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North Carolina 4-H Achievement Application Guidelines
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The NC 4-H Achievement Application may be used to apply for the following awards:
1. NC 4-H Achievement Plan (County Awards: Cloverbud, Green, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Achievement medal) 2. NC 4-H Honor Club (State Award)
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The purpose of this document is to highlight the 4-H member experiences through activities, leadership, citizenship, and service. The Achievement Plan, Honor Club Application, and AIRE applications coincide with one another in terms of 4-H achievements and experiences. This form is meant to be all inclusive of 4-H and non-4-H work, but can be utilized in multiple years for the purposes of applying to each opportunity separately. Please work with your 4-H Agent/Staff to ensure this is being formatted and saved correctly for you.
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NC 4-H ACHIEVEMENT PLAN
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DOCUMENT INSTRUCTIONS and REFERENCES
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Points are earned in five categories: participation, community service, communication, civic engagement, and leadership.
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Limit any descriptions to one line (Officer responsibility, etc).
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An entry may include participation on club/local (L), county (C), multi-county/district (M/D), state (S), regional (R), national (N) and/or international (I) levels.
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Some areas list examples of possible activities/events. The 4-H’er is not limited to these examples.
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The Non 4-H category under each section is limited to two entries per year.
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A strong application reflects participation throughout all categories.
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Only one level may be awarded per year.
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An activity, event, project, or program may only be used in ONE category. Review each tab prior to entering your information to determine best placement of your activities.
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DO NOT add any rows or columns to any section.
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Totaling PointsEach category will have subtotals which are added for a category total entered in each level.
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Total Points will include all activities in that category from current and previous years.
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ALL POINTS WILL BE CALCULATED FOR YOU ON THIS FORM!
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Select Completed Application Level on the Levels TabCloverbud 5 - 6 - 7There is no minimum point required for Cloverbud Achievement Applications.
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GreenMust be 8 years old to begin the Green Level AND 75 minimum points cumulative required
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Bronze150 minimum points cumulative required, Green Level Completed
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Silver250 minimum points cumulative required, Bronze Level Completed
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Gold350 minimum points cumulative required, Silver Level Completed
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Achievement450 minimum points cumulative required, Gold Level Completed
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If this is the first time you are completing this version of the Achievement Plan, and you have previously been awarded a Green Level or higher insert the minimum points required for that level in the space provided on line F2 on the Levels tab.
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Show Multiple occurrences over consecutive years of the same activity listed on one row with total number of times in respective column.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACHIEVEMENT PLAN
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Step 1Step 2Step 3 - Sheet SelectionsStep 4 - Printing Options
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Select "File" in the Menu Bar, scroll to "Print." Once the Print Preview window has opened, you will see at the top right a drop down menu under Print. Select the menu and choose "Workbook." Under Print: Workbook, you will see a drop down menu for Selection: All Sheets. Click the drop down menu under Selection and be sure that the following sheets are checked:1. Applicant Info - 2. Participation - 3. Service - 4. Communication - 5. CivicEngagement - 6. Leadership - 7. Totals - 8. LevelsOnce you have your sheet selections checked, click the APPLY. Clicking APPLY will close out non-checked selections.Click the blue NEXT button in the top right, this will open a PRINT SYSTEM window. If you choose to PRINT a copy, find the printer of choice. Electronic versions should be saved as a PDF to be submitted.
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The Achievement Plan should be printed or emailed to be submitted to your County 4-H Professional by their deadline.
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North Carolina 4-H Honor Club
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Membership in the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club is bestowed upon those 4-H’ers who have exhibited outstanding 4-H civic engagement, leadership, and community service throughout their 4-H career. An Honor Club member continues to provide leadership and service to the total 4-H program throughout life.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HONOR CLUB APPLICATION!
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Step 1Step 2Step 3 - Sheet SelectionsStep 4 - Printing Options
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Select "File" in the Menu Bar, scroll to "Print." Once the Print Preview window has opened, you will see at the top right a drop down menu under Print. Select the menu and choose "Workbook." Under Print: Workbook, you will see a drop down menu for Selection: All Sheets. Click the drop down menu under Selection and be sure that the following sheets are checked:1. Applicant Info - 2. Participation - 3. Service - 4. Communication - 5. CivicEngagement - 6. Leadership - 7. Totals - 8. HonorClubOnce you have your sheet selections checked, click the APPLY. Clicking APPLY will close out non-checked selections. Click the blue NEXT button in the top right, this will open a PRINT SYSTEM window. If you choose to PRINT a copy, find the printer of choice. Electronic versions should be saved as a PDF to be submitted.
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IMPORTANT: The final application should be downloaded AS AN EXCEL DOCUMENT or SHARED THROUGH GOOGLE DRIVE with EDITING ACCESS GRANTED and submitted with a photo to your County 4-H Professional. Your photo should be a good quality photo (headshot photo).
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North Carolina 4-H AIRE Application
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Application, Interview, Resume, Electronic Video (AIRE) - NATIONAL TRIPS APPLICATION
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Youth participate AIRE by completing the four (4) AIRE candidate packet components. All candidates submitting a complete packet will be invited to participate in either the State-Level competitive program (open to youth ages 14-18) or in the non-competitive program (open to youth ages 11-13). Youth participating in the competitive AIRE program are eligible to be selected to attend national events such as National Congress, National Conference, and International Leadership Conference.
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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIRE APPLICATION!
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Step 1Step 2Step 3 - Sheet SelectionsStep 4 - Printing Options
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Select "File" in the Menu Bar, scroll to "Print." Once the Print Preview window has opened, you will see at the top right a drop down menu under Print. Select the menu and choose "Workbook." Under Print: Workbook, you will see a drop down menu for Selection: All Sheets. Click the drop down menu under Selection and be sure that the following sheets are checked:1. Applicant Info - 2. Participation - 3. Service - 4. Communication - 5. CivicEngagement - 6. Leadership - 7. Totals - 8. AIREOnce you have your sheet selections checked, click the APPLY. Clicking APPLY will close out non-checked selections. Click the blue NEXT button in the top right, this will open a PRINT SYSTEM window. If you choose to PRINT a copy, find the printer of choice. Electronic versions should be saved as a PDF to be submitted.
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IMPORTANT: This application is being considered for FUTURE USE at this time.