Record Book Order
For members who keep their records in a notebook or 4-H record book, here is a guide for the order of forms.
1. The first page is the NAME PAGE. This should be a plain piece of paper that has the following information on it: current photo, name, age, grade, club name, number of years in 4-H, and the year (2001-2002).
2. 4-H YEARLY SUMMARY
This form includes information about participation at the local, county, area and state levels. This should be updated annually to show the work done in the most recent year.
3. 4-H PROJECT RECORD
One per project and they can be in any order desired. Remember: A project record is for the entire project (i.e. Clothing) NOT for each exhibit that was taken to the fair. You can put all of your work in an area on one record sheet. Any pictures or other related material may be placed behind the project sheet.
These three forms you can choose from are called Basic (4H96A), Experienced (4H96B), and Advanced (4H96C). These forms were developed for beginning record keepers and progress to more experienced and advanced record keepers. Parents and leaders should help the 4-Her choose the form that best fits each member's interest, skill level and needs for the project.
Each form asks the 4-Her what goals were set, look at progress made and to evaluate their experiences. The forms are designed to help the 4-Her learn more about record keeping and to record more detailed information and include leadership and citizenship experiences.
4. 4-H STORY
Members are asked to write a story highlighting the events of the year and citing activities that special meaning to them.
5. SELF-EVALUATION
This form is used by members who want to assess the year's work and see if they met their goals or what might be done differently in the future.
Records from the previous years should follow the current year.
Basic Project Form 4-H Yearly Summary
Experienced Project Form Self Evaluation Form