Story includes goals and challenges of the year and shows growth from year to year. Check the project listings to find forms specific to your project. California 4h record book 20162017 revised june 30, 2016 california 4h record book forms for junior, intermediate, and senior members 2016 2017 these are the most current forms. See the record book manual for more details about allowable pages. Each year 4 h members will participate in at least one project. Have 4h members show younger members how to complete a 4h record book.
In addition to record keeping, the 4 h record book gives members an opportunity to reflect on their year, measure their achievements and growth, and set goals and develop plans to meet those goals. Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club work. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide 2014 4h year revised 22014 introduction to guide. Documents and records ui extension 4h youth development. Record book manual pdf california 4h youth development.
Online record book orb university of california 4h. The 4h member may draw, write, use graphic design elements, etc. They document their skill development and their learning experiences in a written report. For complete information about orb and how to use it, including tutorial videos, you can access the state 4 h orb site here. Completing the personal development report in the record book provides you an. California 4h record book 4 purpose of record books. It should be kept in an updated, neat and accurate manner. The 4h member may add two pages for a total maximum of six pages to answer the questions on the junior and teen leadership development report. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. Contact your ui extension county office before enrolling. Please submit articles and photos by the 15th of each month to. Correct any errors or omissions in the california 4h record book manual 2011. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project.
It provides instructions, tips, suggestions and examples to aid. All contest books are to include all the elements found in the current record book manual. All counties in california must be in alignment with the version outlined in the manual. Make sure all of your records are stored in a protected cover so that you have. Write as though you are actually talking to the reader. For any questions or information, please visit the state 4h. In early 4 h history, record books focused on project profit and loss in agricultural and home economics projects. Here are a number of samples of various record book forms and elements. H online record book orb uses your 4honline enrollment information to fill. The california 4 h youth development program has a long history of record keeping as an activity for 4 h members. Developed in conjunction with the california 4h youth development program.
News views is a monthly newsletter for 4 h members, leaders and parents in san luis obispo county. California 4h record book manual addendum 2012 page 3 page 11, organization overview addition. Orb inserting pages overview when members print out the record book from orb, heshe will still need to assemble the book in. Pictures tell a story of learning, growth, leadership, and citizenship. Record book forms ucanr 4h youth development program in. This guide has been prepared to assist you in completing the livestock and horse erecords. Idaho 4 h project and animal project record books will be. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping to youth remain the same.
Collection of 4h work here you have space to show what youve done and learned throughout the year by attaching photos, samples, and examples. Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Record books are required for all youth who show animals in the orange county fair. California 4 h online record book in for members and volunteers.
Animals 4h bucket calf record pdf fillin file 87 kb ne4h9020 nebraska 4h animal record pdf fillin file 167 kb breeding beef. They document skill development and learning experiences in a written report. To move youth on a path toward thriving within their communities, the 4 h record book goes through periodic changes to meet the needs of youth and mission of 4 h ydp. As 4h moved from a primarily agricultural focus to encompassing suburban and urban clubs, the record book process. Market beef, sheep, swine, goat records 4hers 11 years.
Project records 812 years project records 18 years hog performance record steer performance record cloverbud project records. Cooperative extension shasta county 1851 hartnell avenue redding, ca 960022217 phone. Official site of the university of california 4h youth development program. Developed in conjunction with the california 4 h youth development program. Provide a little more guidance to completing some of the requirements in the record book. California is home to some of americas most iconic brands such as jelly belly and ghirardelli, among many others. Use only approved madera county 4 h record book forms. Club level evaluation is based on the danish system where 4 h record books are judged against a standard.
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. News san luis obispo county 4h youth development program. Orb login help sheet pdf still having problems logging on. Colorado 4h horse and livestock erecords users guide. Review but understand that each member should use their own words. The valuable life skills, reflection, goal setting, and growth of a 4h member are the most. California 4 h online record book in for members and. Aimed at planned objectives that the 4h member can attain and measure. There may be cases where the 4h member is a junior or teen leader for a project but does not actively participate in the project.
To log into orb, you must have an enrollment record in 4honline. 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. Recordbooks current members 4h uw extension college of. San luis obispo county 4 h youth program, university of california, cooperative extension, division of agriculture and natural resources. Club level evaluation is based on the danish system where 4h record books are judged against a standard.
While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping. Completing a 4h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. In addition to record keeping, the 4 h record book gives members an opportunity to reflect on their year, measure their achievements and growth, and set goals, and develop plans to meet those goals. Use this to record your participation in leadership, public presentations, demonstrations, judging, and other activities and contests during the years you are in 4h.
Why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. Santa barbara county 4h basic record book information sheet it is required that each club provides a minimum of 2 judges for the first 5 books, and an additional judge for every 5 books after that. You must complete this form for each significant leadership credit on. Encourage 4h members to focus on providing indepth information on one or two projects, but perhaps not on all. Record keeping is necessary in order to receive credit for a completed year in 4h. Use only approved madera county 4h record book forms. Member portfolios pages on a table wyoming 4h utilizes a record book system for helping youth track and summarize their learning. The 4h record book teaches 4h members these skills through a standard format. The expression pages are not to be used to expand the collection of work rev 72012 california 4h youth development program.
For any questions or information, please visit the state 4 h website at. While society has changed, the goals of teaching recordkeeping to youth remain essentially the same. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record keeping to youth remain essentially the same. For members who plan to submit a record book for state competition, it is important to follow the guidelines in the california 4h record book manual 2011 and this addendum. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. This may be the only project taken or the member may also enroll in additional 4 h projects including the progressive riding projects.
Youth members youth officers record book forms 4h county ambassadors emerald star program 4h project proficiency. The 4h members record book cover is our number one bestselling product. Both versions are aligned with the same forms and follow the same instructions for completion. You may enroll at any time, but certain projects have deadlines. Place a higher emphasis on completing the forms but not on specific formatting guidelines.
Planned work in an area that is of interest to the 4h member. Resources for students and parents family guide to record books updated 1042019. While society has changed, the goals of teaching recordkeeping. Planned work in an area that is of interest to the 4 h member. University of california division of agriculture and natural resources. California 4h record book 20162017 revised june 30, 2016 section 5. For complete information about orb and how to use it, including tutorial videos, you can access the state 4h orb site here. They also cannot be required for you to be elected as an officer or other leadership roles. Record books give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work.
A yearly 4h record book is required in order for a 4h member to qualify for county level awards andor scholarships. Provides you with an interactive way to maintain records online. 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 addition, the record book manual should be referenced for more information. Records management rm is an industrystandard practice of identifying, creating, classifying, archiving and preserving records. The 4h program has a long history of record keeping. In early 4h history, record books focused on project profit and loss and other activities in agricultural and home economics projects. They are optional for other records or use of a 3prong folder. California 4h record book 7 ideas for 4h record books. Leadership development report part 2 pre complete one form, part 2a and 2b per project or activity where you fill a significant leadership role. Many 4h members will never enter their 4h record book for competition. Record books cannot be required for participation in 4 h activities and events. Collection of 4h work no more than 2 pages newspaper clippingswritten by or about the member.
Former participation in other states can be counted in the california 4 h record book pdr form as long as you write it down. Record keeping is necessary in order to receive credit for a completed year in 4 h. For more information and access to forms, training, and the online record book. The 4h member may decide to document simulated money from the project in the profitloss box if it is relevant to the project.
The process and formatting of a 4h record book will depend on an individual 4h members age, experience, and whether the book will be entered into for competition. The 201819 edition has no significant changes from the 20172018 edition. University of california 4h youth development program 4h project sheets the following 4h project sheets are designed to help 4h volunteers determine meaningful content and lead youth in handson activities. In 4h, young people have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, and much more using the iconic 4. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format. Parents should oversee the members work, but the member must do his or her own writing or typing. Idaho 4h project and animal project record books will be. Positive youth development history the california 4h youth development program ydp has a long history of recordkeeping as an activity by 4h members. The 4 h program has a long history of record keeping. How to create a 4h record book by sarah lloyd on prezi. If you are not submitting a book to state competition, this section is just all of the stuff from previous years.
Each year 4h members will participate in at least one project. Completed record books are due by september 1st each year in order to be eligible to show the following year. General project record 57 years chick chain project 56 years chick chain project 7 years 4 h record covers are required for wilson county 4 h livestock participants and nc 4 h portfolio records. The 4h motto learn to do by doing the 4h 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 and my country. Have 4h members work together on their annual project report, expression pages, or my 4h story. Information about alternate formats is available from ifas communication services, university of florida, po box 110810, gainesville, fl 326110810. Members document their skill development and learning experiences in a. In early 4h history, record books focused on project profit and loss in agricultural and home economics projects. Aimed at planned objectives that the 4 h member can attain and measure. California 4h record book purpose of record books history the california 4h youth development program ydp has a long history of recordkeeping as an activity by 4h members. This record book manual is designed for members and more information can be found in the 4 h record book guide for adult volunteers as well as on the state 4 h website.