Resources for students and parents family guide to record books updated 1042019. In the 4 h leadership project you will learn leadership principles, help plan 4 h programs, and recruit new members. The links to e records in the specific project areas are below. Idaho 4h project and animal project record books will be completed using zsuite starting oct. A 4 h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins. Fueled by researchbased, universitybacked curriculum, 4h members engage in handson learning in the areas for science, healthy living, and food safety. Record books are turned in at interview judging before our county fair. Record books cannot be required for participation in 4h activities and events. Completed record books should be included in the 4 h member portfolio. Learning about yourself and how you work with others is a key part of developing leadership skills. It provides youth with the life skills they need to be successful in life.
University of idaho extension 4 h youth development. Manuals general colorado 4h youth development is part of. Theyre an important part of completing each project. All children face risks as they grow and develop, and most children can benefit greatly from positive interactions with caring adults. 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 specific project area to.
Colorado 4h users guide and tips for 4h dog erecords. Summit county 4h projects summit county, co official website. Contact info 4h is a community of young people, across america, learning leadership, citizenship. California 4h record book ideas for 4h record books. Learn how to work with and lead others at home, at school, and in the community as well as gain skills in the area of project management, conflict resolution, and organization. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide 2014 4h year revised 22014 introduction to guide. Oct 04, 2019 keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Record book covers can be purchased through your club leaders, the extension office or at the 4h mall.
You may be creative in the way you write about your 4h year. Record book nevada county 4h youth development program. Youth action plan watch and listen to colorado 4h members describe what being in 4h means to them. This unit is designed for 4 h members who want to improve their leadership and assistance to leaders and members within their 4 h program. The 4h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. The record book is a tool for members to help learn these skills. Idaho 4 h project and animal project record books will be completed using zsuite starting oct. The record book also allows the 4h member to record losses, profits and other helpful information about their 4h project work. Record book forms ucanr 4h youth development program in. Help members understand and practice parliamentary procedures and group process.
State 4 h conference state conference is the hallmark youth conference in colorado. You can promote the organization and teach people in your community about 4 h. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them. Program info for current 4h members jeffco extension. With the millions of online resources when it comes to your yard and garden, we. Companion animal projects larimer county extension. Each year thousands of people benefit from the resources provided.
This unit is designed for members ages 1418 years old. Between the ages of and 19 years old by january 1 of the program year. Youth who participate in 4h develop tools to succeed in lifeconfidence, compassion and the connections to caring adults helping guide community contributions. We encourage all our 4 h youth to do a record book to record their project information and reflections, but 4 h record books are not required for membership or participation in 4 h activities such as club events, 4 h camps, or conferences. Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping to youth remain essentially the same. Completion of the personal development report awards 4h members for participation in 4h activities, which provides an incentive for participation, learning, and achievement. The 4h leadership project will bring out the best in you as you learn about yourself and what you can do. Ldc is held in conjunction with 4h day at the capital, where youth. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences. Use these checklists to double check that your animal record book is. The 4 h record allows 4 h members the opportunity to set goals and keep records on the progress made toward reaching those goals.
These skills include leadership, citizenship, and communication. As americas largest youth development organization, 4h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. By signing this, i verify that all information in this record book is the work of the 4h youth. Youth participate in a number of workshops and leadership building activities, as well as compete in a number of various state wide contests that youth have prepared for throughout the year. Ui extension 4 h youth development university of idaho 875 perimeter drive, ms 3015 moscow, id 838443015. All 4h clubs have an adult volunteer leader who specializes in that project and enjoys.
Attend 4h meetings regularly complete a 4h project record each year develop leadership by teaching other interested persons something about your project carry out citizenship activities related to your 4h project continue to study and broaden project knowledge and skills. These are the erecords that you should be using for your project. Former participation in other states can be counted in the california 4h record book pdr form as long as you write it down. 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. Jeffco 4h fair this event is scheduled for august 19 and celebrates the creativity of jefferson county 4h youth. The 21082019 project list from csu can be found at new member guide. Place a higher emphasis on completing the forms but not on specific formatting guidelines. Boulder county 4h has 25 clubs with more than 500 members and 200 volunteers. For complete descriptions of ohio 4 h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4 h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to save a file to your hard drive. For updates on covid19 visit the official usu information site here. These score sheets are provided by colorado 4h and will be used to judge. The 4 h portfolio is the standard application tool for all 4 h leadership positions and a valuable resource as you seek employment. Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club work.
All members interested in livestock market and breeding projects need to be enrolled and active by february 1, 2020. Leadership personal development projects kansas 4h. There are five required steps to becoming a colorado 4h volunteer in adams county. H councils mission is to increase investment and participation in highquality 4. The 4 h pledge i pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. They help you set some goals, keep track of your attendance at meetings, record your demonstrations and talks and a whole lot more. Parents play an important role in the 4 h program serving as volunteer. They also cannot be required for you to be elected as an officer or other leadership roles.
Larimer county extension colorado state university. A completed record book must be submitted for each project a member enrolls in. Click for a hub of extension resources related to the current covid19 situation. Have 4h members work together on their annual project report, expression pages, or my 4h story. The 4h portfolio is the standard application tool for all 4h leadership positions and a valuable resource as you seek employment. The 4 h leadership project will bring out the best in you as you learn about yourself and what you can do. This is achieved through a unique publicprivate partnershipincluding 110 landgrant universities and the cooperative extension system, the national institute of food and agriculture within the united states department of agriculture, as well as investors. We have created a new member guide to help families new to our 4h program.
It should reflect your personal feelings about your experiences in the 4h program during the past year. Valuing a handson approach to learning, 4h provides youth with opportunities to develop skills, accrue knowledge and explore career paths with projects and events on a broad. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where 4 h members record project and club. The 4 h club motto to make the best better the 4 h. This guide has been prepared to assist you in completing the livestock and horse erecords. Personalize your 4h story and make your 4h story interesting to read. Weld county extension weld county master gardeners colorado 4h colorado state university extension weld county. 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.
Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in good condition for presenting. Leadership 4h youth development iowa state university. We have clubs, projects, and camps for kids interested in a wide variety of topics. Documents and records ui extension 4h youth development. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to. Understand roles, attitudes, tasks and functions necessary for effective leadership. With more than 6 million members, 4 h is the largest outofschool youth program in the united states. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The orb is aligned with the paper versions of the record book. Larimer county extension serves our county by providing researchbased information and programs. Project record book boulder county extension colorado state. A 4h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins.
Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. We developed the following resources to clarify what information is needed in each section. Leadership development conference ldc leadership development conference is an opportunity for 1418 year olds to experience citizenship first hand through a variety of opportunities to explore legislation, meet with state legislators, and to interact with their peers. Montana state university extension montana 4h growing. There are separate erecords for animal projects and general projects. Colorado 4h youth development programs colorado state university extension. Clubs can host an open house or some members choose to do presentations about 4 h at their schools or on the local news.
Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural area. Colorado 4 h record books 4 h general project erecords. Kansas state 4 h office 201 umberger hall 1612 claflin road kansas state university manhattan, ks 66506. The 4h online record book orb provides you with an interactive way to maintain records online and stay connected to the 4h community. Garfield county extension just another csu extension site. A colorado meat quality assurance mqa program is considered to be a training conducted using a colorado 4h mqa trailer. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide. Colorado 4h secretary book colorado state university. Uptodate checklist download animal record books record book guide record book score sheets leaseaanimal records 4h judging guides colorado state guide for 4h project judging state fair information judging guides download project record books animals ie. 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. National 4 h week is a weeklong celebration of 4 h. Breeding animal supplemental pages for erecord book. To get more information, check out the jeffco 4h fair book.
Summary or description of at least one individualized goal to benefit your leadership skills. For complete descriptions of ohio 4h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. Get help with your yard and garden, your small acreage, canning food safely, and more. For the purpose of using the 4h teen leadership materials, a 4h teen leader will be defined as a young person who is. Records management rm is an industrystandard practice of identifying, creating, classifying, archiving and preserving records. Leadership 4 h youth development iowa state university. You can be a member of committees, small groups and teams. The record book also allows the 4 h member to record losses, profits and other helpful information about their 4 h project work. Help youth and adult members understand the purpose of 4h and the opportunities available to them.
Star rank 4h member must be currently enrolled in the 4h youth development program. Adams county 4h leader resources colorado state university. The state 4h portfolio contest is the only time of year to receive feedback about your 4h resume and cover letter on a state level. Visit project central to take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. H in every county and parish in the countrythrough inschool and afterschool programs, school and community clubs and 4. The 4h record allows 4h members the opportunity to set goals and keep records on the progress made toward reaching those goals.
We are home to the larimer county 4 h youth program, larimer county farmers market and the popular colorado master gardener program in larimer county. The 4h record book teaches 4h members these skills through a standard format. Colorado 4 h record books 4 h general project e records. We encourage all our 4h youth to do a record book to record their project information and reflections, but 4h record books are not required for membership or participation in 4h activities such as club events, 4h camps, or conferences. Arkansas 4h program 4h and youth programs in arkansas. A volunteerleader serves in a multitude of roles ranging from the clublevel to supervising other volunteerleaders at the county, regional or statelevels. The state 4 h portfolio contest is the only time of year to receive feedback about your 4 h resume and cover letter on a state level. Valuing a handson approach to learning, 4 h provides youth with opportunities to develop skills, accrue knowledge and explore career paths with projects and events on a broad. Montana 4 h is the youth development program of montana state university extension.
Colorado 4h youth development is part of csu extension. Strengthen local 4 h units in leadership responsibility and encourage other youth. Star rank 4 h member must be currently enrolled in the 4 h youth development program. It provides instructions, tips, suggestions and examples to aid. Nov 27, 2009 local 4 h members jeffrey hanson, kelsey heupel and kayla tormohlen were awarded the national i dare you leadership award. As americas largest youth development organization, 4 h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Please call us at 9706253969, if you have any questions about clubs and projects.
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