Introduction Why should I do a Record Book? What format should I use? How do I create a Record Book? Kitsap County 4-H 1

2 Why should I do a Record Book? It is a historical record of your plans, experiences, successes, mistakes, friendships, & fun. It is a useful tool to use when making decisions for future projects. It helps you develop life long writing and record keeping skills. Use it when you are writing award applications, scholarship applications & job resumes.

Kitsap County 4-H 3 What format should I use? Ask yourself the following questions. –What grade am I in? –Do I want to hand write it? –Do I want to create it on the computer? –Do I want to scrap book my record book? Your answers will help you to decide. –WSU-C0932 – Level 1 –WSU-C0934 – Level 2 –Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Kitsap County 4-H 4 10 Steps to the CO934 Record Book in Kitsap County  Collect supplies  Put book together  Fill in the Calendar  Do your Project Record  Keep a Financial Record or Add Sheet  Write your Journal  Do your Project Highlights  Fill in the Permanent Record  Finishing touches  Turn it into County Fair

Kitsap County 4-H 5 1. Collect supplies 3 ring binder Tabs - a set of 5 -- or more if the member is in multiple projects. Forms  Record book  Permanent Record Book  Financial Record or Add sheet Ask your leader which form you need.  Year End Agreement – get this from your leader

Kitsap County 4-H 6 2. Put your book together Fill in your Cover Page Label your Tabs 1.Calendar 2.My 4-H Project: Rabbits, Horses, etc. 3.Permanent Record 4.4-H Story 5.4-H Year Agreement

Kitsap County 4-H 7 3. Fill in the Calendar Fill in Calendar dates for the whole year Get dates from your leader, the internet or other sources Once an event occurs mark it X for attended or O for not attended

Kitsap County 4-H 8 4. Do your Project Record Discuss goals with your leader & parents Your age & number of years in the project must be considered Be specific and detailed Get it signed at the beginning of the year

Kitsap County 4-H 9 5. Keep a Financial Summary or Add Sheet 1. Determine which form you will need to use 2. Fill in your beginning inventory 3. Keep track of all of your expenses 4. Finish your calculations 5. Update your book before turning it in for year end awards

Kitsap County 4-H Write your Journal Detail is important 1. What did you do? 2. What did you learn? 3. What did you enjoy, or not? 4. How much did it cost?

Kitsap County 4-H Do your Project Highlights This page reflects what was planned in your Project Record What problems or success did you have with what you planned for this 4-H year?

Kitsap County 4-H Permanent Record Every year you are in 4-H must be included Fill in every section When no activities for a section have been completed write N/A or none

Kitsap County 4-H Finishing Touches Photographs –Get them from your parents, leaders or friends My 4-H story –You must have all of the required parts –Tell the reader how 4-H impacted your life

Kitsap County 4-H Turn it into County Fair Due August 1 st Use the check sheet available on the Kitsap County Web sight to check your work