All 4hers are encouraged to develop a record keeping system that includes. Click on the category listed below to jump to that category on the project sheet page. Leadership, citizenship, and life skills are taught through learnbydoing projects, local club programs, and 4h camps, as well as at county, district, state. In january, we introduced a new application season for the 4h youth in action program. Record books will not be accepted at the extension office. Seniors may turn in a regular record book, or may choose to do a senior record book. Includes instructions, calendar, and pages to record project plans, diary, and 4h story. The goal of 4h is to build life skills of the youth members.
They are health form, code of conduct, photo release, and washington. The 4h record allows 4h members the opportunity to set goals and keep records on the progress made toward reaching those goals. Goal setting and reflection are tools that help youth learn. Policy is created to ensure that 4 h programming is consistent, fair, and legal. President, vicepresident, secretary, and treasurer officer books should have a businesslike cover. It should have club name, name of office, name of officer, and club photograph.
The 4 h record book is updated annually and turned into your local 4 h club leader for evaluation. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state. Colorado 4h youth development is part of csu extension. Use this to record your participation in leadership, public presentations, demonstrations, judging, and other activities and contests during the years you are in 4 h. Ralph smitty smith was a washington state university graduate in animal husbandry. These record books are extremely helpful as youth begin to apply for jobs, scholarships, college, etc. Keeping records is practical and encourages good planning and evaluation. The pnw 4h horse contest guide oregon state university. Making sure kids are in a safe space where they feel accepted is an integral part of their emotional health and wellbeing, both in programs like 4 h and in school. Educational displays public presentations record book forms adult resources.
The 4h program has a long history of record keeping. He had the very first horse 4 h club in the state of washington, around 195455. By keeping records, you will also have an advantage when applying for awards, special trips, scholarships, and 4h leadership positions. Please fill out this and include it inside the front cover of your record book to ensure your records. The wsu extension 4 h youth development policy is a guide for the management of these 4 h programs in washington state. They are health form, code of conduct, photo release, and washington county 4 h member project requirement and signature tearoff. As a 4h member each year in washington county you must complete the following forms to register each year in 4h.
Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual record keeping needs and learning styles. 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. An important message from nancy deringer, state program leader for 4 h youth development. The goal of 4 h is to build life skills of the youth members. Members are required to complete the minimum of the migs book member in good standing. 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. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where 4 h members record project and club. Always save the document to your computer before opening it. Record keeping 4h library resources kansas 4h youth.
Wsu 4h policy and procedure handbook youth resources. Learn how to use orb the orb support site helps you learn how to fill out the record book. Arkansas 4h program 4h and youth programs in arkansas. Record books are required to participate in the clackamas county 4h horse fair.
They help you set some goals, keep track of your attendance at meetings, record your demonstrations and talks and a whole lot more. Snohomish county 4h horse program is a very large active 4h program, which offers many opportunities. At club level, you will learn about horsemanship and horse care, public presentations, and record books. General record book, pdf, 415kb general record book, pdf fillable form junior leader, pdf,873kb bucket calf project record. Through their personal achievements and 4h participation, members may earn star rank recognition. Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4 h year ends. Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. Department of agriculture in furtherance of the acts of may 8 and june 30, 1914. Theyre an important part of completing each project. Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Projects record book project information and forms if you are looking for a specific projects web page, please click here to jump to the bottom of this page and click on that projects page link. In 4 h, youth have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, within their record books.
Your record book is a record of all your 4 h projects and activities for the year. All forms and resources available on the clackamas county 4h website. Whatcom county 4 h intermediate and senior members of 4 h who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply for the smithbrinkman still life foods project award. Project sheets are able to be downloaded and viewed as microsoft word files or adobe acrobat pdf files. Idaho 4 h project and animal project record books will be completed using zsuite starting oct. Other state 4 h offices can benefit from our partner pricing program. Welcome to the new wsu extension publications store. For members washington county 4h penn state extension. The 4h online record book orb provides you with an interactive way to maintain records online and stay connected to the 4h community. General record book, pdf, 415kb general record book, pdf fillable form junior leader, pdf,873kb bucket calf project record, pdf, 887kb. Write as though you are actually talking to the reader.
Washington state university wsu extension publications. Then if you left click on the link, the file should open in microsoft word or adobe acrobat pdf. We are available via email, phone, and webconference. Keeping records is practical and encourages good planning and evaluation for 4h projects enhancing the educational experience of the 4h member.
The record book also allows the 4h member to record losses, profits and other helpful information about their 4h. In 4h, youth have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, within their record books. Basic scoresheets have been removed while under revision. All 4h club members are asked to submit a 4h record book. Youth action plan watch and listen to colorado 4h members describe what being in 4h means to them. Kansas 4h generic record form publication 1106 20192020 pilot project.
You will also participate in business meetings, group decisionmaking and community service. Project record, c0947 permanent record book, level 2 c0935 permanent record level 2 pdf. When completing the record book forms online you must have the most recent version of adobe reader installed on your computer. The purpose of 4 h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill.
Whether its a member logging in to manage her record, a club leader printing mailing labels, or a county agent approving a members enrollment, 4honline brings the 4h community together and keeps everyone involved. H website or contact your local county extension office for more details on programs, clubs, and camps in your area. The mississippi 4 h record program has been in existence for several years. Record books fillable pdf files print out and enter information by hand or.
The 4 h name and emblem have special protections from congress, protected by code 18 usc 707. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. Includes instructions, calendar, and pages to record project plans, diary, and 4 h story. Record books should be presented in official record book covers limited quantities are available for purchase at the 4h office. This record allows you to share your 4 h story for the year. Kansas state 4h office 201 umberger hall 1612 claflin road kansas state university manhattan, ks 66506.
Documents and records ui extension 4h youth development. The written record tells about your experiences in leadership, citizenship and community service. Jan 15, 2020 in order to exhibit at the washington county ag expo and fair, a 4 h project record book must be submitted to your primary club leader by january 15, 2020. In early 4 h history, record books focused on project profit and loss and other activities in agricultural and home economics projects. Part of your 4h record book, track all things related to ewe. Record book resources snohomish county washington state. The 4h record book is a summary of what you have done for the year. California 4 h record book purpose of record books history the california 4 h youth development program ydp has a long history of record keeping as an activity by 4 h members.
The incentives and recognition advisory committee provides a state approved record book evaluation form for club use. Az 4h record books cooperative extension the university. Idaho 4h project and animal project record books will be completed using zsuite starting oct. If you need to contact your county agent, click the button below. The definitive compilation of rules for 4 h horse contests in oregon, washington, and idaho, including general rules, clothing and equipment, contest guidelines, performance guidelines, driving, ground training, western games, and the e. As a 4 h member each year in washington county you must complete the following forms to register each year in 4 h.
In 4h, record keeping is a positive experience that grows along with the 4h member. West valley fair record books all 4h and ffa livestock exhibitors are required. After the program lost national sponsorship, mississippi 4 h recognized the importance of the record program and continued it with emphasis on building lifelong skills that will benefit young people throughout their lives. In consultation with wsu extension and the wa state dept.
Telling your 4 h story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year. Record books document knowledge and skills that you have learned and also the progress and achievements you have obtained in 4h. The 4h youth development department urges you to closely follow social distancing recommendations. The cover of record books have a dropdown menu for the 4h year without. Keeping records is practical and encourages good planning and evaluation for 4h projects enhancing the educational experience of the 4h. Mar 23, 2020 the 4 h record book is a summary of what you have done for the year. Project record, c0947 permanent record book, level 2 c0935 permanent record. Weve heard from extension professionals and students that spring is a. Washington state 4h record books record book, level 1 c0932 record book, level 1 c0932 fillable permanent record book, level 1 c0933 c0934. The posted record books are a few of the 2015 4 h state record book competition winners. The projects listed below use the general project record. Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included.
State record books washington county oklahoma cooperative. All record books should be completed by the clubs deadline and turned into the club leaders traditionally in augustseptember who will use the record book. General level 1 for primary cloverbuds only, age 57 record book instructions project record book ldr project record book guide permanent record. These are the erecords that you should be using for your project. Completion of yearly 4h summary 4h 0096 or a 4h story. Record keeping 4h youth development iowa state university. Washington state university 4h youth development is developing young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change, meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society. In 4h, young people track their activities, events. Record books teach members valuable, lifelong skills in records, accounting, reporting, and written communication. Each book was judged against the same standards and each has different strengths that merited a winner award. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. Resources kitsap county washington state university. Issued by washington state university extension and the u.