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Record Book How-to
You can simply fill out your record books online and submit that way OR print a copy and turn in to the Extension Office
Below are blank printable versions of the 2 reports that you need to complete your record book:
**REMEMBER You will need one of these Project Reports for each project area you are enrolled in (i.e. pistol, dairy cattle, photography..)
This is just one part of the Record book!
**this is a compilation of your 4-H experience so far, only one of this report is needed. You will continue to build on this throughout your entire 4-H time, year after year.
Good record keeping is a skill you will use your entire life. AND, believe it or not, it CAN be fun! One tip . . . don’t wait until you only have a few days left to finish (or start) your Record Book. This causes frustration! You will enjoy doing your Record Book so much more if you keep up on it. Really!!!
4-H Record Books serve a variety of purposes in the 4-H Program. While society has changed, the goals of teaching record-keeping to youth remain the same.
- 4-H Record Books give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work. They document their skill development and their learning experiences in a written report. 4-H members measure their achievements and growth in their total years in 4-H.
- 4-H Record Books encourage members to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals. Completion of the Project Records awards 4-H members for participation in 4-H activities, which provides an incentive for participation, learning, and achievement.
- Completing a 4-H Record Book is a process where 4-H members record project and club work. Records management (RM) is an industry-standard practice of identifying, creating, classifying, archiving and preserving records. The 4-H Record Book teaches 4-H members these skills through a standard format.
4-H Record Books are an educational component of the 4-H Youth Development Program and are required for completion of the 4-H year. Members have the option to have their record book judged for competition and prizes or to be turned in for completion only.
