HAVING A COUNTY LEVEL RECORD BOOK

HAVING A COUNTY LEVEL RECORD BOOK

WHY RECORD BOOKS? Record books are used to track progress in projects as well as reflect on learning experiences throughout the year. Learn record keeping Record keeping is an integral part of the 4-H and Youth Development Program. Learn time management Help you establish goals Learn Responsibility Evaluate your progress Recognize your project and record book achievement

THREE TYPES OF RECORD BOOKS Record Book (Regular) Title Page Maryland 4-H Summary Record 4-H Story 4-H Project Record Pictures Page Clover Book (Before 4-H) Title Page 4-H Story Clover Record Form Pictures Page Portfolio (Seniors 14-18) Title Page 4-H Resume 4-H Essay One additional piece that reflects your 4-H Club work

KEEPING TRACK OF IMPORTANT DATES, ACTIVITIES & FINANCES What are some ways that you keep track of important 4-H dates and events? Leaders have a tentative schedule of important dates and events Have a calendar strictly for 4-H Keep ALL receipts involving your 4-H projects

WHEN SHOULD I START WORKING ON MY RECORD BOOK? WORK ON THEM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Add important dates and activities to your summary and project records throughout the year so they stay in order Add incomes and expenses to your summary and project records throughout the year so they stay in order If you work on your Record Book throughout the year there will be no crunch time when Record Book Season comes!

SHOULD MY RECORD BOOK BE HANDWRITTEN OR TYPED? Preferably, TYPED!!! The forms can be completed on the computer Juniors can be handwritten but Seniors should be typed Typing them makes it easier to read and looks more professional

IMPORTANT RECORD BOOK FORMS

TITLE PAGE

4-H SUMMARY RECORD This form is to be used by ALL 4-H members Form includes: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Personal Information 4-H goals Project Listing Signature from 4-H Leader & 4-H Member Club Participation Committees/Offices Promotional Activities Communication Activities Awards and Honors Journaling of Activities, Events, and Experiences

4-H STORY The story is a narrative form of expression that will include the following: Introduction Age Interests Parents Siblings Where you live Schooling When and why you joined 4-H Paragraph 1 Talk about your 4-H projects Why you selected them Things you have learned from them (successful and not successful) Paragraph 2 Talk about your Leadership experiences Offices held Committee membership What you have learned through those leadership experiences (positive and negative) Paragraph 3 Talk about 4-H Participation 4-H goals How 4-H has influenced or changed you What you d like to do in the future Paragraph 4 Closing Reflect back on your year in 4-H Your story may be handwritten, or printed. If you choose to use a computer Font size: 12 Margins: 1 inch Stories may be up to 6 pages in length, 3 to 4 pages is sufficient.

4-H ESSAY (ONLY FOR SENIORS COMPLETING A PORTFOLIO) The essay question changes EVERY YEAR! 2017 Question: What three adjectives best describe 4-H and describe how they relate to your 4-H experience. Formatting: Essay format Include Paragraphs Font Size: 12 pt Font Type: Times New Roman (preferably) Margins: 1 in.

4-H PROJECT RECORD There are 3 types of Project Records General (Anything NOT Animal & NOT Shooting Sports related) Animal Projects Market Breeding Performance Shooting Sports (NEW!!!)

GENERAL PROJECT RECORD FORM Page 1- Introductory Page Identify personal information Specific Project you chose What you hope to learn with that project Page 2- Project Journal/Log Describe Exhibits Demonstrations Visual Presentations Learning Experiences Page 3- Project Financial Journal Record and look over expenses and income WORK ON THIS PAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Page 4- Resources Section List resources that helped you learn more about your project

ANIMAL PROJECT RECORD FORM Small Pet Rabbit & Cavy Poultry Equine Dog Camelids Dairy Cattle Large Animal Breeding Goats, Sheep, Swine, Beef Livestock MARKET Project Record Goats, Sheep, Swine, Beef

SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT RECORD FORM NEW THIS YEAR! Record: Project Goals Learning Activities Equipment Inventory Expenditures Income Personal Evaluation Shooting Log

4-H RESUME (ONLY FOR SENIORS COMPLETING THE PORTFOLIO) The resume is an accumulation of what you have done throughout your 4-H Career (start with the most recent and go to oldest) 4-H Resume Guidelines

PICTURES PAGE 4-Hers are to add 3 pages of pictures documenting their projects whether it is pictures of them showing their livestock, working on them at home, or attending club events throughout the year. This section may also include newspaper clippings! You may add an additional 3 to 5 pages of project pictures in the last section of the book. Try creating this page on the computer instead of gluing printed photos onto a piece of paper! ADD CAPTIONS!

THERE WILL ALSO BE A COUNTY WIDE RECORD BOOK TRAINING DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 2016 LOCATION:THE FREDERICK COUNTY 4-H CAMP & ACTIVITIES CENTER TIME: 6:30PM

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