A guide is presented for initiating and conducting ECOP-sponsored staff development activities, an ES-USDA and 4-H Club program. Overall procedures are listed, followed by a procedure flow chart, guidelines for preparing proposals, format for preparing proposals, proposal submission timing, role of the ES-USDA coordinator, and role of the Administrative Advisor. Attached are 4-H procedures and instructions in connection with financial arrangements and a copy of the 4-H club authorization form. (KM)