Beaufort County 4-H

Project Record Books

Chasady Wudkwych

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

4-H Projects

• Showing livestock
• Participating in the Hop the Plank Chicken & Rabbit Show
• Project Book (examples laid out on table)
• Activities done with club
• Summer Fun Day Camps

What is a 4-H project record book and why should I complete one?

• Showcase youth and 4-H year
• Opportunity to
• earn awards
• be recognized for hard work
• show growth
• build record keeping skills
• help with college applications later

What Topic Category?

• Animal Science
• Citizenship & Civic Education
• Communication Arts
• Environmental Science
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Plant Science
• Personal Development & Leadership
• Science & Technology

Section 1

Important Guidelines

• Your age category is based upon old you were on January 1, 2023. Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) are non-competitive and should complete the Cloverbud Record Book template.
• Age Categories: Cloverbud (5-7), Junior (8-12), Senior (13-18)
• Only include records from January 1-December 31, 2023.
• A 4-H member may submit as many project record books as they would like.
• Visit go.ncsu.edu/prb for more information and to download forms.

Important Guidelines

• 3 prong report folder or in an official 4-H Record Book Folder, no three-ring binders
• In the upper right hand corner of the outside cover
• Name, County, Northeast District, Project Record Category, and Age Category.
• Please print legibly or type using Arial or Times New Roman font in size 12 ONLY.

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Completing the Record Book Forms

• Please be sure to complete all of the information requested on this page.
• Do not forget to list your Project Record Category.
• Make sure the appropriate people sign your Project Record.
• Your age category is dependent on how old you were on January 1, 2023.
• Please print clearly and neatly.

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TIP: This part is not judged in depth but should be completed to the best of your ability.

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Section 1

Section 1 – Personal Data

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Section 1 – 4-H & You

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• The following questions will need to be answered

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• Looking back over the past year in 4-H:
• What was your favorite thing you did in 4-H this year and why?
• Who is your role model in 4-H? Why?
• What was the most important thing you have learned during the past year in 4-H?
• Looking to the future:
• If you were in charge of 4-H, how would you make it better? In your:
• Club:
• County:
• District:

Section 1

Section 2 – My 4-H Story

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• Tell us your 4-H story!
• Your story should be no more than 4 pages.
• It can be typed or printed neatly.
• Please print legibly or type using Arial or Times New Roman font in size 12 ONLY.
• It should include your entire 4-H experience for this year only.
• Introduce yourself to the judge.

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Section 2

Section 2 cont. – My 4-H Story

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• Here are some things you COULD include in your story:
• Introduce yourself and include any information you choose to share about your interests, family, hobbies etc. If you were given two minutes to tell someone about yourself, what would you say?
• Describe how 4-H has made a difference in your life.
• How did the project you are completing in this Project Record help you grow?
• Who has helped you in your 4-H journey?
• How has your 4-H participation helped others?
• What are your goals in life?
• Summarize your experiences in 4-H.

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Section 3 – 4-H Project Focus

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• Give your project a unique name!
• List specific things you learned and did in this project area this year.
• List knowledge and skills gained as well as the things you learned how to do.
• Please list the most important presentations, talks, exhibits, radio, TV, newspaper articles, tours, camps, judging events, workshops, and any other learning experiences in which you have participated related to your project.
• Include dates and levels of participation.
• Levels are club, county, district, state, or national.
• Please list your work using a bullet statement, list, and/or chart.

Section 3

*Level = L - Local, C - County, D - District, S - State, R - Regional, N - National

Section 3 cont. – 4-H Project Focus

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• Be prepared to answer the following questions:
• Did you spend or make any money on your project?
• How much did you spend? How much did you make?
• Provide a list of your savings, profits, and losses from this specific project for 2023.

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Section 3

Section 4 - Leadership

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• This page is where you should list all the leadership activities in which you have participated.
• Some examples include:
• holding officer positions
• serving on committees
• teaching workshops
• organizing meetings
• Be Specific
• list all details… how many people you taught, what you taught, how long, etc.

Section 4

*Level = L - Local, C - County, D - District, S - State, R - Regional, N - National

Section 5 - Citizenship

• It’s important to participate and be involved in the political process and make a civic contribution in our communities.
• Some examples of Citizenship activities are…
• attending a town meeting where you were representing 4-H
• sending a message to your state legislator
• attending YouthVoice
• attending Citizenship Focus

Section 5

(section 4 in 9-12)

*Level = L - Local, C - County, D - District, S - State, R - Regional, N - National

Section 6 - Community Service

• What is Community Service?
• Community service involves contributing to the quality of life in your community.
• This could be done as a club or as an individual.
• Some examples include…
• Canned Food Drive
• Toys for Tots
• Volunteering at the soup kitchen collecting items for hurricane victims

Section 6

(Section 4 in 9-12)

*Level = L - Local, C - County, D - District, S - State, R - Regional, N - National

Section 7 Sr./5 Jr.– Awards and Recognition

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• List Project Record Area awards first followed by “Other 4-H Awards” earned in 2023.
• Name the Award/Recognition and then what you received it for.
• Awards may consist of livestock show awards, certificates, ribbons, etc.
• Stating “No Awards Received” is acceptable.

*Level = L - Local, C - County, D - District, S - State, R - Regional, N - National

Section 8 Sr./5 Jr. - Non 4-H Experiences

• List non 4-H experiences you have participated in in 2023.
• Church youth group, Scouts, sports, speech & debate club, Science Olympiad, Robotics Club, FBLA, FFA, FCA, etc.
• Be sure to share what responsibilities you have had with these non 4-H experiences (club officer, team captain, event planner, etc.)
• List Non 4-H Awards and Recognitions here
• List type of Award and for what received
• Academic Awards, attendance awards, Good Citizenship Awards, Promotion to new level in scouts or karate, etc.
• Stating “No awards received” is acceptable.

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Section 8

(Not in 9-12)

*Level = L - Local, C - County, D - District, S - State, R - Regional, N - National

Section 9 Sr./5 Jr. - 4-H Photos & Supporting Materials

• Include up to six 4-H scrapbook pages, which may include pictures (with captions), news clippings, letters, certificates, poems, teaching tools, short stories, digital media, etc. Be sure to follow the guidelines closely especially the page limits.
• Majority of pictures must support your project.

Section 6 & 9

Photos

• IMPORTANT: Photos should show you learning or practicing a skills, taking care of your animal or project, demonstrating your skills to a group, or teaching others. They should not be staged.

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Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Good or bad?

Section 10 (section 7 in Junior Application) - 4-H Goal Setting

• What is a goal?

Wrap Up

• Points are awarded for overall appearance, section completion, order of sections, and correct spelling/grammar/use of words!
• Due Dates
• Beaufort County: By 5:00 P.M. on January 10. Must drop off in the lobby of N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center (155 Airport Road in Washington)
• All participants will be recognized at 4-H Achievement Night

Any Questions?