Record books are an essential part of the 4-H experience. Through record books, youth will reflect on their time in 4-H and how being a part of 4-H has benefited them, their families and their community. All club members are required to complete a record book each year to receive recognition at our club year end awards program.
A new Maricopa County Record Book Form set is coming up this year. More information to follow soon.
The Member Record is a continuous record, built on each year recording projects, leadership, communication, community service, event participation, and recognition. As part of the Member Record youth also include pictures from their 4-H experiences including project work, club events, fairs and more from over the past year. The heart of the record book - the 4-H story - is also a part of the Member Record.The 4-H story section provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year in 4-H and share it with others. Through writing a 4-H story youth reflect on their progress throughout the year, share important things learned, challenges they faced, and memorable moments experienced as a part of 4-H. Youth can be as creative as they like when writing their 4-H story!
The Project Record starts over every year. Members are required to complete a minimum of one (1) project record in conjunction with their Member Record. Members can optionally complete a project record for every project they are enrolled in. With the Project Record youth reflect on their goals and accomplishments made with their projects. They also evaluate the financial aspects of their projects including maintaining an inventory, recording income and expenses, balancing a budget and acknowledging how it was paid for.
Senior 4-H members who have submitted a Record Book for the past 3 years are eligible to apply for National 4-H Congress by submitting a National 4-H Congress Youth Application Cover Sheet with their Record Book. Top entries are chosen and sent to the Arizona 4-H Office.
Arizona 4-H will then choose a group of the top entries to attend National 4-H Congress in November.
Here are examples of 4-H stories to use as a starting point when writing your own story.
The portfolio is an old format Seniors used to submit instead of stories, but it is a good reminder of elements to include in your stories.
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