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Use of 4-H Name and Emblem

The official 4-H emblem consists of a green four-leaf clover with stem and the letter "H" in white or gold on each leaflet. The four-leaf clover with the stem and letter "H" in white or gold on each leaflet may also appear, if necessary, in other colors and still be considered the official 4-H emblem. For example, when it is not possible to use the color green for the emblem, as in printing on fabric, plaques, and trophies, other colors may be used.

When the 4-H Emblem is used, the following wording (exactly as printed below) will be displayed to the right of the base of the stem and under the lower right leaf:

18 U.S.C. 707

The ONLY exception will be when the wording "18 U.S.C. 707" becomes too small to be legible. In computer generated samples, it appears that as long as the 4-H Emblem is at least 3/4 inch in size, the writing is legible. Once the 4-H Emblem is a size of .5 inch or smaller, the writing is probably not going to be legible. In these cases the following guidelines will be used:

• On printed material use an asterisk at the same location (to the right of the base of the stem and under the lower right leaf), and place the statement "18 U.S.C. 707" in a prominent place on the page.
• On packaged items (e.g., lapel pins and jewelry) place the statement on the outside package.

When large versions of the 4-H Emblem are used (e.g., T-shirts, poster, and banners), the statement can be somewhat smaller in proportion to the Emblem.

When used, the 4-H Club name and emblem shall be given a position of prominence. It is not permissible to superimpose any letter, design, or object on the 4-H emblem or to alter its shape in audiovisuals, on stationery over which a letter is written or typed, certificates, publications, etc.

Any use of the 4-H Club name and emblem is forbidden if it exploits the 4-H program, its volunteer leaders, or 4-H youth participants or the United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Services of the Land-Grant Universities, or their employees. Also, the 4-H Club name and emblem cannot be used to imply endorsement of commercial firms, products, or services.

Authorization for use of the 4-H name and emblem should be for a specified time frame not in excess of 3 years. Form AFFACT-662 Annual Request for Official Approval of a 4-H Unit and Certification of Nondiscrimination must be on file in the county Extension office for each unit approved to use the 4-H name and emblem.

To view the entire 4-H Name and Emblem Guidelines visit the National 4-H Headquarters Web Site.

Terms of Authorization

There must be some form of a written agreement, memorandum of understanding, or a contract between the individual, organization, institution, or group to whom authorization has been granted to use the 4-H name and emblem and the designated persons responsible for granting authorization at the appropriate level of geographic jurisdiction.

The written agreement can be in the form of the 4-H charter, letter, or other document devised by responsible units of the Cooperative Extension Service at state or county levels. Sample forms are included in the 4-H Name and Emblem Guidelines which can be downloaded from the web at National 4-H Headquarters Web Site.

[Public Law 772--80th Congress]
[Chapter 645--2d Session]
[H.R. 3190]
707.

4-H Club Emblem Fraudulently Used

1. Whoever, with intent to defraud, wears or displays the sign or emblem of the 4-H clubs, consisting of a green four-leaf clover with stem, and the letter H in white or gold on each leaflet, or any insignia in colorable imitation thereof for the purpose of inducing the belief that he is a member of, associated with, or an agent or representative for the 4-H clubs; or
   
2. Whoever, whether an individual, partnership, corporation or association, other than the 4-H clubs and those duly authorized by them, the representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture, the land grant colleges, and persons authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture, uses, within the United States, such emblem or any sign, insignia, or symbol in colorable imitation thereof, or the words "4-H Club" or "4-H Clubs" or any combination of these or other words or characters in colorable imitation thereof--
   
3. Shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both
   
4. This section shall not make unlawful the use of any such emblem, sign, insignia, or words which was lawful on the date of enactment of this title.

Title 18, U. S. C. 707
June 25, 1948

See the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture "Standards of Usage Handbook" for approved use and placement of the University of Arkansas logo in relationship to the 4-H name and emblem on printed and other materials.