4-H Record KeepingStarting out Right
County Record Book Subcommittee
Cindy Conner – Garfield CountyJim Rhodes – Dewey County
Radonna Sawatzky – Custer CountyKristy Spalding – Washita County
Committee Goals
Short Term Create planning/record keeping tools
Flexible Easily adapted
Long Term Focused project work Goal setting Better Sr. Record Books
Why a new County Report Form?
Time for a change Introduce project objectives early
Members set personal goals related to objectives Encourages critical thinking
Provide flexible tools for record keeping reporting
Designed to complement existing county medal selection procedures
Parent/Volunteer Roles
Help members set reasonable goals Provide solid learning opportunities Encourage them to record accomplishment
as they occur Provide tools for keeping records Make record keeping or journaling part of
every 4-H meeting Set aside time to assist with putting record books together
What is a “Project”?
A subject/topic a member learns about in 4-H
Something a member can do or make Activities that helps members learn new
things and develop new skills
Why Keep 4-H Records?
Learn to: Use project objectives Set goals Plan project work Keep records Organize information
Gather information needed to apply for awards Meet requirements for some county/state events/activities
Why use objectives?
Provide standards/guides for project work Allow members to have similar project
opportunities/experiences Give a place to “start” Insure that members learn/do a variety of
things as they complete project work Provide direction for judging committees
The “New” County Record Book
Provided as a tool – not mandatedDesigned to simplify reporting Collects information that is useful
Now Later
Can be customized to meet existing county record book guidelines Can be completed on the computer
The “New” County Record Book
Philosophy
Participation
Leadership/Citizenship
Awards
Non 4-H Experiences
Story
Project Sheets Developed for each “stand alone” project Format can be adapted to fit any project Can be used with “new” form or other general form Include:
Objectives Work toward objectives Participation in the __________ Project Public Speaking Research Knowledge gained Leadership Citizenship
Objectives
Participation
Partcipation – page 2
Public Speaking Learning - Leadership
Citizenship
Other Uses…
Use sheets for: Ideas – what to keep track of Monthly record keeping Evaluating progress toward goals and
objectives Reporting – formatting example
for Oklahoma Report Form
Download forms oklahoma4h.okstate.edu