This section and tips booklet is designed for the 2015 2016 record books and has been divided into ages and sections to help you complete the new record book. By being a special keepsake of a 4 h members experience. The purpose of 4h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. List and describe up to 10 of your most important 4 h activities and experiences demonstrations, talks, judging activities, exhibits, clinics, workshops, tours, shows, etc that you participated in and is related to your main projects. A 4 h record book is documentation of all 4 h activities at the club, county, state level, and national level in which a youth has attended and participated. Recordkeeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the texas 4h program.
Legislative or judicial example if legislative selected that would be 1st. Check out the texas 4h recordbook page for more details. Review but understand that each member should use their own words. California 4h record book 20162017 revised june 30, 2016 section 5. Sample 4h project story guidelines university of missouri. Record keeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the texas 4h program. It is created to help 4 h members with record books, and is not by.
A recordbook consists of information that a 4h member records over the course of a. Maricopa county record book forms and guidelines cooperative. Completion of the personal development report awards 4 h members for participation in 4 h activities, which provides an incentive for participation, learning, and achievement. Record book forms ucanr 4h youth development program in. The district 12 4h record book judging is an annual summer event where the records kept by 4h members from across the district are evaluated based on a range of criteria that includes leadership experiences, community services performed, project experiences, knowledge gained, honors, awards, and allows the 4h member to express the value of their involvement in a specific project area to. The purpose of 4 h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. California 4 h record book manual 2008 4 h star ranking required for star rank numbers contained within parenthesis are included in the total category number not an extra requirement. The 4h roundup educational presentation competition takes place at 4h roundup each year. You can give a education presentation by yourself or with up to four of your 4h friends. Goal of this slideshow to explain step by step how to correctly fill out a 4h record book. If you are having trouble filling out your record book, below are examples of record books from 4hers in grand forks county. By signing below, i am stating that i have completed this record book myself. It is a two part educational process that teaches basic record keeping skills and then allows a 4h member to participate in the record book competition. The pdf version allows you to complete the forms directly into the document with the typewriter tool.
We invite you to learn more through our annual reports. Over a period of years your records will show how you. In an effort to keep forms and information consistent we are referring everyone to the state 4h. The record books also feature different ages and projects so that you can see the differences between age groups and projects. Title page name, recent photo, 4h age and club names.
About 4h 4h is a positive youth development organization that empowers young people to reach their full potential. Find all documents and records needed for various 4h projects offered by ui extension, 4h youth development. California 4h record book manual 2008 4h star ranking required for star rank numbers contained within parenthesis are included in the total category number not an extra requirement. A record book is a complete book that reflects the 4hers work for the current year and also serves as a cumulative record. The introductory paragraph could include such things as reasons for joining 4h, things that make 4h interesting to you and how you have helped other 4h members.
Here are a number of samples of various record book forms and elements. Most of your 4 h career is spent working on projects, and fittingly, a majority of your record book is spent commemorating those projects. How to create a 4h record book by sarah lloyd on prezi. Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Similarly, the capstone award in texas 4h is the gold star award, which is. Section 1 provides a framework for planning, completing, and analyzing each of your 4 h projects. We believe that record keeping is central to a childs growth in 4 h. Recordkeeping made easier welcome 4honline record book. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in good condition for presenting. The 4 h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. Star rank 4h member must be currently enrolled in the 4h youth development program. Revised 20172018 4h record book manual contains forms and instructions the word version allows you to complete the form directly into the document and expand the rows as needed.
It is created to help 4 h members with record books, and is not by or linked with texas agrilife or texas 4 h. Only record books submitted in the senior format this includes junior and intermediate entries will be considered for judging at district 4h record book judging. Texas law authorizes state agencies and local governments in compliance to disposition a record under two conditions. Educational programs of the texas agrilife extension service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The first step in creating your 4h record book is to decide what category you are going to enter. Only record books submitted in the senior format this includes junior and intermediate entries will be considered for judging at district 4 h record book judging. Part 1 about the specific project and part 2 about your experiences in 4h outside of the project all stories should be 1 page or less. Youth development research is undertaken in a variety of forms including program.
Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4 h year ends. Gf county 4h record books grand forks county extension. At the end of the 4h year, when your record book is complete, your 4h club leader will ask to see thies record book. State record book competition california 4h youth development. The 4h program has a long history of record keeping since the early 1900s. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. The primary purposes of completing a recordbook are for a young person. We believe that recordkeeping is central to a childs growth in 4h. You will learn to prevent accidents and injuries by recognizing and correcting safety hazards.
In addition, the record book manual should be referenced for more. A 4 h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins based on 4 h record book achievements. Senior 4h members who have submitted a record book for the past 3 years 20152017 are eligible to apply for. Part 1 about the specific project and part 2 about your experiences in 4 h outside of the project all stories should be 1 page or less.
Star rank 4 h member must be currently enrolled in the 4 h youth development program. Collection of 4h work here you have space to show what youve done and learned throughout the year by attaching photos, samples, and examples. Completion of the personal development report awards 4h members for participation in 4h activities, which provides an incentive for participation, learning, and achievement. Sturdy cover a 4h record book cover, other notebook or report cover with fasteners. Sample 4h project story guidelines the 4h story should be the fun part. Recordkeeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the texas 4 h program. Record books cannot be required for participation in 4 h activities and events. Record book forms includes check sheet and personal information page updated 1042019. Lifeguardprofessional cpr, american red cross, august 2015. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in. The district 12 4 h record book judging is an annual summer event where the records kept by 4 h members from across the district are evaluated based on a range of criteria that includes leadership experiences, community services performed, project experiences, knowledge gained, honors, awards, and allows the 4 h member to express the value of. Entry requirements differ for juniors, intermediates and seniors.
Keeping records of 4 h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. For example, do not count hours while you are asleep at 4h camp. Recordbook judging district 8 4h youth development. They also cannot be required for you to be elected as an officer or other leadership roles. It is created to help 4h members with record books, and is not by or linked with texas agrilife or texas 4h.
Example of a completed record book oklahoma county. Former participation in other states can be counted in the california 4 h record book pdr form as long as you write it down. Idaho 4 h project and animal project record books will be completed using zsuite starting oct. Recordbook changes for the record is the texas 4h and youth development programs record keeping program. Category 2 project skill activities record book course quiz click on the link below to take the quiz quick start record book course a short guide to success.
Why is it important you keep a record of your 4 h activities. Former participation in other states can be counted in the california 4h record book pdr form as long as you write it down. This project pairs well with food and nutrition, shooting sports, archery, and any animal projects. Lubbock county 4 h county 4 h awards summary sheet specific details in criteria guidelines it is the applicants responsibility to turn in a separate application form, in addition to a record book, if needed. Sample 4 h project story guidelines the 4 h story should be the fun part. Lubbock county 4h county 4h awards summary sheet specific details in criteria guidelines it is the applicants responsibility to turn in a separate application form, in addition to a record book, if needed. In addition to 4h, include such things as school, sports, church, community service activities, awards, and honors. See the record book manual for more details about allowable pages. Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4h year ends. Record books cannot be required for participation in 4h activities and events. Use these examples to help you fill out your record books to the best of your ability.
Record book manual pdf california 4h youth development. It should focus on the projects or activities in which your record is to be considered for medals or certificates. Record book category description agricultural sciences this category offers activities and experiences for agriculturally related animal projects such as exotic wildlife animals, dairy cattle, dairy goats, llamaalpaca, and livestock judging. Example of a completed record book follow the example and put your own history in. List some of your goals for the year and what plan you have to. Orb login help sheet pdf still having problems logging on. The word format of the senior form is available to download on the texas 4h record books website listed below.
Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual record keeping needs and learning styles. For a list of current year record book categories refer to the current years texas 4h clover available from your county extension office or the texas 4h web site. The word format of the senior form is available to download on the texas 4 h record books website listed below. A 4h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins based on 4h record book achievements. Record book judging district 9 4h and youth developmment.
By being a valuable tool that 4 h members need as they apply for county, state, and national awards, trips, and scholarships by being a useful tool for 4 h members beyond their 4 h years for job applications, and college applications. The 4h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. The posted record books are a few of the 2015 4h state record book competition winners. Follow texas 4h through the newsletter called texas 4h standard. With this record book you can enter almost any 4h project for competition. Here is where you can tell about fun things that happened and what you learned from them. If the 4h member were to go to the nursing home for. A 4h record book is documentation of all 4h activities at the club, county, state level, and national level in which a youth has attended and participated.
South carolina, south dakota, tennessee, texas, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming. It is created to help 4 h members with record books, and is not. There is a universal set of record book forms which will be used for all age levels. H council are proud of our efforts to help grow kids who are prepared to thrive in life today and careers tomorrow. Oct 04, 2019 why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. Treasurer and secretary record books are available at zsuite. The primary purposes of completing a record book are for a young person to develop the. The 4 h safety project can be a stand alone project or with other 4 h projects. List 4h projects categories completed this year which are being reported in this record book. A record book is a complete book that reflects the 4 hers work for the current year and also serves as a cumulative record.
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