Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Completion of record books awards 4 h members for participation in 4 h activities, which provides an incentive for participation, learning, and achievement. Consumer decision making district 2 4h and youth development. That means if you purchase something from one of the links on this page i will make. Review but understand that each member should use their own words. The 4 h youth development department urges you to closely follow social distancing recommendations. Texas 4h recordbook system 20152016 senior report form. Due to the abundance of caution surrounding covid19, all facetoface activities have been suspended until further notice. Click for a hub of extension resources related to the current covid19 situation. If you are interested in livestock judging or want to find out more about what it is, come join us. Record management is a life skill to identify, create, classify, archive, and keep records. The 4 h recordbook is the official record of a 4 hers time and work in the 4 h program.
Why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. 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. Kids and teens complete handson projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Youth members enter record book competitions as an optional opportunity to receive feedback on their 4h recordkeeping and 4h skills development. I am 12 years old and this is my 4th year in 4 h, and my 4th record book. In addition, the record book manual should be referenced for more information.
Horticulture is the science, business and art of growing and marketing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. List some of your goals for the year and what plan you have to. It is created to help 4 h members with record books, and is not by. Section i 4h project experiences 4 h project summary and learning experiences what is your project. H project summary and learning experiences what is your project. 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.
Department of agriculture, and the county commissioners courts of texas cooperating examples specific to some common projects public speakingleadership. Department of agriculture, and the county commissioners courts of texas cooperating 2012. Obtain the appropriate record book based on the project you selected. Portions adapted from the texas 4 h recordkeeping system webpage. Texas 4 h recordbook system 20162017 senior report form. Youth members enter record book competitions as an optional opportunity to receive feedback on their 4 h record keeping and 4 h skills development. Do not leave any sections blank unless they do not relate to your project animal. Arkansas 4h program 4h and youth programs in arkansas. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where 4 h members record project and club work. A minimum completed club 4h record book consists of the following items.
Oct 04, 2019 why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. Texas 4h roundup guidecontains rules for the state horse method demonstration contest. Wharton county 4 h recordbooks are due to the county extension office no later than june 3, 2020. Record book competitions university of california 4h youth.
Record keeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the texas 4 h program. 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. Its unique among plant sciences because it not only involves science and technology, but it also incorporates art and design principles. At the end of the year all signatures should be completed and dated. From their records, members can see to what degree they participate in club events and activities and how well they meet their own personal goals. How to create a 4h record book by sarah lloyd on prezi. The primary purposes of completing a recordbook are for a young person. Recordbook changes for the record is the texas 4h and youth development programs record keeping program.
Upcoming practices for the leon county 4 h livestock judging team are. The first step in creating your 4h record book is to decide what category you are going to enter. Rememberthis is all 4h activities and project activities. Project record leadership 15 cumulative records are books you can turn in once you are 4 h age and have been involved in a project for three years. Use word document downloads instead of doing it online. Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. 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. Most 4 h record books are due to your county extension agent during early june. A printed record book with correct forms, format and tabs is also available to look at in the extension office.
Ive learned a few things since we began 4 h and im here to share with you how you can help your child rock their record books. Notice again that i said numbers when i was giving you examples for leadership and. Records are the basis for many state and national awards. Here is where you can tell about fun things that happened and what you learned from them. Sample 4h project story guidelines university of missouri. An updated record book powerpoint overview will be posted to the website by 97. The 4h awards handbook contains rules for record book contests. 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 their involvement in a. The word format of the senior form is available to download on the. This short course is designed for adult volunteers and senior member youth who volunteer at the county level to evaluate record books at county competition. Cumulative record foods and nutrition 15 cumulative record foods and nutrition 1618 cumulative record forestry and natural resources 1618. Milam county 4h has a new opportunity to help others. One to three sentences that describe what you stand for and what you aspire to become as a human being. Virginia 4 h beef heifer project senior record book.
Click each section below which you would like to use. Record book categories have been revised to align with the 20182019 texas 4 h project list. Information from the templates can be copied and pasted into the word or pdf forms. It is a two part educational process that teaches basic record keeping skills and then allows a 4 h member to participate in the record book competition. 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. A texas 4 h record book consists of information that a 4 h member records over the course of a 4 h year that documents hisher goals, knowledge and skills gained, leadership experiences, awards earned, and service in hisher community. Recordbook changes for the record is the texas 4 h and youth development programs record keeping program. Sample 4h project story guidelines the 4 h story should be the fun part. 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.
In addition, the record book manual should be referenced for more. Recordkeeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the texas 4 h program. 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. Texas 4h recordbook system 20172018 senior report form. All awards are presented at the salute to excellence ceremony at texas 4 h roundup in college station, texas. With this record book you can enter almost any 4h project for competition. This can include learning experiences gained in other youth or community organizations but. H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing.
Department of agriculture, and the county commissioners courts of texas cooperating. Example of a completed record book oklahoma county. 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. Oklahoma county osu cooperative extension service 2500 ne 63rd st. Keeping records of 4 h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Years in project including this year name county 4 h club i declare that the information in this book is correct and all 4 h requirements have been completed, to the best of my knowledge. Over a period of years your records will show how you have grown. Extension agent, parents, or other 4 h volunteers for help when you do not understand something. Please make sure your 4h members can fill out a universal a scantron form universal a scantron form sample if you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the county office or andy hart, 806 746. Dividers are allowed to separate forms for each year. Use this space to record all activities, events, and experiences as they are completed. A 4 h recordbook encourages members to keep a recorded collection of educational experiences that focuses on a 4 h members project for the year.
Projects one project report form for every project completed meetings held meetings attended club meetings attended this year percent attended during the current year, 80% attendance is. Record book complete one record book for each project year project. Star rank 4 h member must be currently enrolled in the 4 h youth development program. For the record is the texas 4h and youth development program s record keeping program. Sample 4 h project story guidelines the 4 h story should be the fun part. I live on a dairy farm one mile south of church hill, md. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4 h activities. Texas 4h recordbook senior tip sheet the following tip sheet is meant to serve as a basic tool on what should be included in a texas 4h recordbook. 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. Each year, the texas 4 h youth development program provides awards and recognition for various individuals and groups that provide support to the 4 h program. Record books provide an opportunity for 4hers to record accomplishments depicting growth and development.
This book is the place where your keep a record all of your project experiences, leadership experiences, community service activities and much more. Intermediate senior members submit record books by september 15 to the extension office. Title page with photo optional, but could include your photo, your name, club name, grade in school and years in 4 h. It is created to help 4 h members with record books, and is not by or linked with texas agrilife or texas 4 h. Past summary records stay in the record book year to year everything else starts fresh. Read through this book and familiarize yourself with the kinds of records you will need and where information should be recorded. In addition to 4h, include such things as school, sports, church, community service activities, awards, and honors. Here are a number of samples of various record book forms and elements. Begin to develop your 4 h record book in april and may. Record book judging district 9 4h and youth developmment. Dont forget to include these types of activities you might have done this year. Clover kidsjuniors, submit your record books to your 4 h leader by september 15. Place last 3 years recordbooks in the back of the book senior 8.
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