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4-H Recordbook Training
Tarrant County 2006
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What is a recordbook?
• A 4-H recordbook is a book of organized records showing your goals, processes, accomplishments, and achievements.
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Why?
Completing a recordbook gives you a sense of accomplishment.
Your records:• Help you earn credit for completing the 4-H year• Make you eligible to apply for County Awards• Help you set challenging goals • Etc.
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Methods of Recordkeeping
• Calendar Method
• Index Card Box Method
• Spiral Notebook or Binder Method
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’05-’06 Recordbook Objectives
1. Attain a broad knowledge of 4-H projects and activities and the way they improve family and community life.
2. Acquire life skills essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
3. Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings to everyday living.
4. Use all 4-H training and experiences in choosing and preparing for a job.
5. Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
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Supplies
• Complete set or sets of records for all projects and activities
• Photos relating to above
• FormsTexas 4-H Personal Informational PageReport Forms4-H Recordbook Check SheetRecordbook Objectives List
• http://tx4-h.tamu.edu/recordbook/forms/4H3107.pdf
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Many projects -- Which one is my favorite?
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Decision
• Choose which project will be your main project category.
This will be the category in which your recordbook will compete.
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Texas 4-H Personal Information Page
This is the first page of your recordbook that will be read.
Remember to fill in the number of years in your main project ---NOT the number of years in 4-H NOT the number of years that you have entered a recordbook
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Signatures
NOT YET
When the recordbook is completed and placed in a folder, the specified people will review your recordbook and sign that they believe it to be --- An Honest, Accurate Representation
of your work.
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My 4-H ____ Story and Photo Portfolio
• Specific title
• Info about yourself, family, & community
• When & why you joined 4-H
• Things about your involvement in the recordbook category & most important things learned in 4-H
• Highlights of other 4-H projects & activities
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My 4-H ____ Story and Photo Portfolio(continued)
• How 4-H has helped you become a better leader & citizen & what you have learned through community service & leadership activities
• How 4-H has helped you set goals and developed new interests.
• (If it has influenced your future plans or career goals, mention it.)
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4-H Story and Photo Portfolio Requirements
• Length – maximum 10 pages totalminimum – 3 pages text + 3 pages photos
• 10 – 12 pt. font
• Double line-space
• Margins – Left = 1.5 inch Top, Bottom, Right = 1 inch
• Paper – No construction paper or card stock No sheet protectors
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4-H Story and Photo Portfolio Requirements
• Photos – sharp, clear, visible
-should reflect growth, development, & involvement in your 4-H career
Show learning, teaching, having fun
Show main project, other projects, leadership, community service, etc.
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4-H Story and Photo Portfolio Requirements
• Text & Photo Placements
Place captioned photos near the
related text in the story if possible
Place photos to left or right, but not in the center of the text
• Be Creative
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Texas 4-H Report Form
• Sections I, II, and III
4 projects / 4 years
Main project2005-20062004-20052003-20042002-2003
Second Project2005-20062004-2005
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Section I 4-H Project Experiences
What is your project? How did your project change or grow?
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Section I 4-H Project Experiences
What is your project? How did your project change or grow?
Include: Items boughtItems made or raised
Places visitedProfits/lossesHours spent
Number of people taughtNumber of people served
Levels: L=Local; C=County; D=District; S=State
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Section II4-H Leadership Experiences
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Section II4-H Leadership Experiences
• Promotion Leadership(news article, T-shirt, displays, radio spot, float in parade, etc.)
• Volunteer Leadership (within 4-H)(flag ceremony, demonstrations, project leader, organized workshop, etc.)(include leadership of community service projects, but don’t count twice)
• Elected/Appointed Leadership (committees, officer)
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Section III4-H Community Service
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Section III4-H Community Service
• Helping in community (not in 4-H)
• List number of people served
• CodeY = YourselfM = Member of a GroupP = Gave Primary Leadership
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Section IVOther 4-H Projects
• Projects that have not been mentioned elsewhere in report
• List number of years in project
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Section V4-H Recognition and Awards
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Section V4-H Recognition and Awards
• Emphasize recognition received during last 4 years, but may include all years
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Section VIOther Activities
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Section VIOther Activities
• Include non-4-H activities, leadership, community service, awards, & recognitions
• School, church, scouts, other organizations
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4-H Resume(Senior Members Only)
• Professional style• Include: Name & contact information
Objective (stating position for which applying)
Employment History (if applicable) Education Skills Interests and Activities Awards References (may state Available Upon Request)
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Resume Comments
• No photos allowed
• No business or letterhead may be used
• Summary of your highlights, therefore youwill be repeating items addressed in the 4-H story and report forms
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Tips
• Keep detailed, accurate records
• Save input information frequently
• Start early
• Obtain signatures after completion
• Turn in to office early or on time
• Pick up County Awards Application when you turn in recordbook
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Final Steps
• Place assembled pages in a recordbook folder
• Carefully review and sign your name
• Take it to parents, leader, & county agent to review and obtain signatures
• Turn it in
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