Review but understand that each member should use their own words. The secretary forms should be complete and uptodate. The following is the targeting life skills model, developed by iowa state university. Please contact your local ohio state university extension 4h professional in the county in which you reside. Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included. For example, if you are working with a countywide group consisting. As a volunteer, you can develop skills, abilities, and understanding so you can work effectively with 4hers and others.
Kansas state university agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension service. A club as active as kcbr 4h needs someone to make a good, complete memento of their activities. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work, acts of may 8 and june. Plan and conduct at least one community service project.
Several years from now when all the present members are older, the club historians book will be greatly appreciated. Jun 28, 2018 scroll down past the extension collections for the 4 h records, which include historian books and other records for story county 4 h, record books, photographs, and scrapbooks. The history committee is currently gathering a history of the roots that formed the foundation of an organization that has had profound impact on the development of people in iowa, across the nation and around the world. The 4 h club may make changes as needed to fit their club, however, no changes can be made that in any way recommend conditions limiting, altering, or restricting membership in the 4 h club.
Completing a 4 h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format. Perhaps most important, a 4 h record is selfrecognition of accomplishments that a 4 h member will treasure. It has been designed by the texas agrilife extension service to help elected 4 h club officers and their volunteer leaders successfully carry out their duties. Each 4 h member in dunn county is encouraged to complete a record book to showcase their project development throughout the year. The focus of all 4 h programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. Other offices some clubs may also elect callers, historians, scrap booker, etc.
More than 5,000 young people participated in iowa 4h activities last year. The 4h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. This does take time, but the 4her actually learns important skills that will benefit them in the future. Completing the personal development report in the record book provides you an. A variety of projects are offered through 4 h so members can pick the ones that most interest them. In general, while southern white 4hers enjoyed subsidized access to camps and social outings, there was no parallel structure for african american members. All 4 h members are asked to complete a 4 h record book each year as part of 4 h membership. Montana state university extension montana 4h growing. H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual record keeping needs and learning styles. Some 4hers will decorate the church with appropriate flowers, and others will read the scripture, provide special music, and distribute the church bulletins.
Your skills and abilities, standards and ideals, grooming, speech and even smiles represent kansas 4h members. Star rank 4 h member must be currently enrolled in the 4 h youth development program. Thank you for your interest in ohio 4h youth development. In california, for example, it is the highest achievement award at the county level and is a position. The 4 h club officer handbook is a handy resource tool for them to rely on in planning and conducting effective meetings during the coming year. Around the turn of the 20 th century, clubs for youth were formed to teach youth life skills. So you are historian of your club, kansas state university, june 2005.
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. Exhibit guidelines album size should meet the needs of the exhibitor. Montana 4 h is the youth development program of montana state university extension. Record keeping 4h youth development iowa state university. 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.
Click here to watch a youtube video that explains how to complete your exhibit record goal sheet for the fair. Arkansas 4h program 4h and youth programs in arkansas. Iowa 4h is the premiere youth development program of iowa state university extension and outreach. The activity included a record book insert with leaders and club meetings devoted to the topic. The love of 4h is something that gets passed down through families. Your abilities, skills, standards, personal grooming, speech and even smiles represent missouri 4 h members. Similarly, african american 4h members were excluded from the national 4h eventsthe national 4h congress in chicago and the national 4h camp in washington, d. National repositories for 4h history 4h history preservation. With the passage of the smithlever act in 1914, county agents in iowa began to organize local clubs with the help of local leaders and volunteers. Each member signs up for one or more projects, or educational areas. Recordkeeping made easier welcome 4honline record book. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. The purpose of the state 4 h shooting sports advisory committee is to set policy for the montana 4 h shooting sports program, plan and implement at least three statewide trainings per year, oversee the general rules of the state 4 h shooting sports tournament, and advise the montana 4 h program coordinator for agriculture and natural resources.
Another feature of the club meeting last thursday was a discussion and demonstration on proper. Reck is known for authoring books for boys and was. Working with committeesplanning guide for 4h clubs. This vision has the elements of inclusion, caring adults, involves at least 1 in 5 youth, and the volunteers and staff reflect the population. This will be kept as long as the 4 h member remains a 4 h er. Most of these are relevant only for the club program. This does take time, but the 4 h er actually learns important skills that will benefit them in the future. Set at least one goal that you want to achieve in scrapbooking. That means it is time to write a 4h buyer letter for your animal project thats going to the livestock sale. All 4h members are asked to complete a 4h record book each year as part of 4h membership. Remember, people not familiar with 4 h may judge it by its officers. Each year the community comes out to attend the 4h auction and spends thousands of dollars supporting 4h kids in their projects. Or they can find other young people with the same interest and study that topic with the help of a volunteer that shares the same interests. The agricultural experience tracker aet is a personalized online ffa record book system for tracking experiences in high school agricultural education courses.
It is like a road map helping you plan how to get where you want to go. This responsibility exists at all times, not just while you are at 4 h meetings. The purpose of 4 h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. Story of 4 h and youth development in des moines county. Des moines county, iowa 4h history iowa 4h foundation. The following documents and procedures are encouraged for everyone, but each club has the discretion to modify or change these guidelines for fulfillment of their record book requirements. Iowa 4 h is the premiere youth development program of iowa state university extension and outreach.
Sample 4 h club constitution and bylaws the following are suggested constitution and bylaws for use by 4 h clubs. H gives kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Here are some examples of goals the 4h club may have. Here are a number of samples of various record book forms and elements.
Record book forms ucanr 4h youth development program in. A project is the topic the member wants to learn about during t. Iowa 4 h celebrated 110 years of existence in 2011 with the launch of a new blog of iowa s 4 h history. Computer science club, spanish club are all examples of 4h project clubs. To evaluate information that will market personal skills through future resumes and application forms. Now that your club has elected you as the historian, you, and all other of. As 4h reporter you are responsible for telling your. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in. Attend iowa 4h youth conference and participate in workshops.
Your skills, abilities, standards, ideas, grooming, speech and even smiles represent 4hers everywhere. This will be kept as long as the 4h member remains a 4her. H teaches kids life skills like hard work, respect and compassion to create positive change in their communities and the world. In the 1930s examples of county fair classes for club projects. How to write a 4h buyer letter thriving on ordinary. Representing others is one of your most important responsibilites not just while you are at 4h meetings.
For more information about extension and outreach visit. The 4 h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. In addition, the record book manual should be referenced for more. Keep track of your goals and what you do and learn for each project in your 4 h record book on basic, experienced or advanced project records. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have them in good condition for presenting.
A complete record book includes the following order. The 4 h shooting sports program stands out as an example. The duties of the historian include keeping record of the. Give an oral presentation demonstration, speech or illustrated talk related to this project. You represent not only the local club, but also the 4h program throughout the state. We believe that recordkeeping is central to a childs growth in 4h. Using the manual to assist you in filling out your record book will make the process easier, faster and more enjoyable. A decade ago, iowa state university extension staff and 4 h volunteers began discussion about writing iowa s illustrative 4 h history in conjunction with the centennial of 4 h. It is your job to create a memory book to record the history of this club for the year 20102011. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The extension professional in the county will be able to suggest a community club and activities that will best meet your childs needs and interest areas. The manual contains descriptions of the parts of the record book as well as the different forms necessary. The 4 h program has a long history of record keeping. Examples of 4 h project goals what, how, when setting goals for 4 h projects is simply deciding what you want to learn and do.
H began more than 100 years ago, it has become the nations largest youth development organization. Kstate research and extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Montana 4h is the youth development program of montana state university extension. One of the true 4 h learning experiences is record keeping.