Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club work. Review but understand that each member should use their own words. Representing 4h record activities where the member represented 4h by communicating with 4h, school, or community audiences. Record book manual 20192020 record manual guide for adult volunteers 20192020. The 4h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. Parents should oversee the members work, but the member must do his or her own writing or typing. Record books part of a club or project 4h record book competitions a verification book to receive a. Each year 4h members will participate in at least one project. This video mainly applies to everyone that is part of a 4 h club in. California 4h record book manual addendum 2012 page 8 part b. Planned work in an area that is of interest to the 4 h member. The 4 h program has a long history of record keeping. Ive learned a few things since we began 4h and im here to share with you how you can help your child rock their record books.
California 4h youth development program personal development. Aimed at planned objectives that the 4h member can attain and measure. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. The record books also feature different ages and projects so that you can see the differences between age groups and projects. 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. Dec 30, 2014 how to put together a full 4 h record book. Official site of the university of california youth development program.
Planned work in an area that is of interest to the 4h member. Record book covers may be purchased at your county 4 h office. Once you have all your project records together, now is the time to summarize these various records into an official 4 h record book. State record book competition university of california 4h youth.
Fighting with your kid to get their record books done. Contains all forms for 4h members using a paper record book. Enrollment records that are pending will have limited access to the online record book. Articles relating to 4h that the 4h member wrote and submitted to local papers, school papers, club newsletter, county web site. Developed in conjunction with the california 4h youth development program. This includes completing forms, writing the 4h story and other records. Have 4h members work together on their annual project report, expression pages, or my 4h story.
The 4 h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. Include flyers, brochures, pictures and letters that represented 4h activities and experiences. 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. The 4h record book teaches 4h members these skills through a standard format. Participate in significant activities outside of 4 h in school and community. Club holiday dinner not at a regular club meeting, club invitationals, district, county, sectional, and state field days, california or washington focus, state 4h leadership. Having a 4h member verbally provide the information while a project leader or parent transcribes.
County record book judging application this is mandatory when entering a book in county record book judging in addition to the reenrollment on the 4honline system and enrollment payments, it is required that members who plan on showing at the kern county fair also submit a record book. Highlight your 4h experiences and include a little of your outside of 4h involvement highlight the most significant skills you have gained, the ones that you are most proud of. A note detailing the accommodation must be included with the 4h record book. View example record books from the 2019 merit recipients. Raising animals and doing 4h projects is a lot of fun. The posted record books are a few of the 2015 4h state record book competition winners. Oct 04, 2019 keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too.
In general, youth should be evaluated against this. This video mainly applies to everyone that is part of a 4h club in. Here you will find all the information you need to successfully complete your record book. How to create a 4h record book by sarah lloyd on prezi. Record book manual pdf california 4h youth development. Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too.
A yearly 4h record book is required in order for a 4h member to qualify for county level awards andor scholarships. In early 4h history, record books focused on project profit and loss and other activities in agricultural and home economics projects. If you are not submitting a book to state competition, this section is just all of the stuff from previous years. The california 4h record book support group provides a place for 4h volunteers, staff, and members to discuss the 4h record book, ask questions, and receive feedback from others around the state, the state 4h office, and the incentives and recognition advisory committee view the ca 4h record book support group archives.
In 4 h, young people have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, and much more using the iconic 4 h record book. Accommodations must be made for 4h members who cannot complete the 4h record book in the usual format. See the record book manual for more details about allowable pages. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping to youth remain the same. H online record book orb uses your 4honline enrollment information to fill. The 4 h member may record items raised, grown or improved, honors and awards, citizenship and leadership activities, and profitloss related to the project on the second page of the form. Records management rm is an industrystandard practice of identifying, creating, classifying, archiving and preserving records. The 4 h member may decide to document simulated money from the project in the profitloss box if it is relevant to the project. Star rank 4h member must be currently enrolled in the 4h youth development program. Star rank 4 h member must be currently enrolled in the 4 h youth development program. Use the 20192020 version only please destroy all record book manual and forms prior to 2018.
Record book is printed using the current years forms, on traditional paper forms. California 4 h online record book in for members and volunteers. Youth and adult perceptions of a new technology in california 4h. In california, we have two ways to complete a 4h record book through our online record book orb or with a paper record book.
In 4h, young people have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, and much more using the iconic 4h record book. Select examples of current years 4h work that enhance records. Each year 4 h members will participate in at least one project. 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.
This version allows you to complete the form directly into the document and expand the rows as. 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. The 4h record book teaches 4h members these skills through a. For example, do not count hours while you are asleep at 4h camp. Record keeping is a tremendously important aspect of the 4h program. Revised 2019 personal development report the word version allows you to complete the form directly into the document and expand the rows as needed click here to be directed to pdr. The 4h member may record items raised, grown or improved, honors and awards, citizenship and leadership activities, and profitloss related to the project on the second page of the form. Place a higher emphasis on completing the forms but not on specific formatting guidelines. In addition, the record book manual should be referenced for more information.
Use these examples to help you fill out your record books to the best of your ability. Once you have all your project records together, now is the time to summarize these various records into an official 4h record book. Record keeping is a tremendously important aspect of the 4 h program. California 4h record book purpose of record books history the california 4h youth development program ydp has a long history of record keeping as an activity by 4h members. Record book forms ucanr 4h youth development program in.
The 4 h record book teaches 4 h members these skills through a standard format. Resources for students and parents family guide to record books updated 1042019. Collection of 4h work here you have space to show what youve done and learned throughout the year by attaching photos, samples, and examples. Star ranks, county winner, 100% club attendance, emerald star, county, sectional and state presentation day gold seal, county and state 4h record book award, 1st place share the fun skit, 1st place cultural arts, 1st place song leading, 1st place fair feature booth, food faire winner, fashion revue winner, project proficiency. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where 4 h members record project and club work. They also cannot be required for you to be elected as an officer or other leadership roles. Here are a number of samples of various record book forms and elements. The 4h program has a long history of record keeping.
California 4 h online record book in for members and. They document their skill development and their learning experiences in a written report. The 4 h member should complete the preproject part of the form. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in good condition for presenting. Aimed at planned objectives that the 4 h member can attain and measure. Hi everyone so i have gotten a lot of questions about how to do a 4h record book. Some counties have simple forms specifically designed for 5to8 year olds. University of california division of agriculture and natural resources. Developed in conjunction with the california 4 h youth development program. The 4h member may decide to document simulated money from the. While society has changed, the goals of teaching recordkeeping to youth remain essentially the same.
California 4h record book ideas for 4h record books. Former participation in other states can be counted in the california 4h record book pdr form as long as you write it down. 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. Do not include articles written about the 4h member.
While society has changed, the goals of teaching recordkeeping. View the ca 4 h record book support group archives. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping. Dec 02, 2018 hi everyone so i have gotten a lot of questions about how to do a 4 h record book. Orb login help sheet pdf still having problems logging on. In addition to record keeping, the 4h record book gives members an opportunity to reflect on their year, measure their achievements and. Record book covers may be purchased at your county 4h office. Records management rm is a competency skill to identifiy, create, classify, archive, and preserve records. In general, youth should be evaluated against this standard as appropriate to the age of the member.
Leadership summary on one sheet of paper, describe all of your 4h leadership experiences and other significant leadership experiences you have had outside of 4h, in school or community organizations throughout your total years in 4h. A 4h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins based on 4h record book achievements. At the end of the year, the 4 h member must complete the postproject part of the form and include the entire form in hisher record book to receive credit. Texas 4 h recordbook forms ms word format same forms for all age divisions. Optionalvoluntary 4h events outside the normal club andor project expectations may be counted here. The california 4 h record book support group provides a place for 4 h volunteers, staff, and members to discuss the 4 h record book, ask questions, and receive feedback from others around the state, the state 4 h office, and the incentives and recognition advisory committee. For more information and access to forms, training, and the online record book. Keeping records of 4 h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Record books cannot be required for participation in 4h activities and events. To log into orb, you must have an enrollment record in 4honline. Adults may assist by guiding, explaining and helping to compile. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping to youth remain essentially the same.
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