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