1. Section 1 – Peoria County 4-H Project Record Books
4-H Award Recognition
Illinois State Awards & Scholarships and Peoria County 4-H Awards
Section 1 – Peoria County 4-H Project Record Books

2. 4-H Record Books Section 1

3. Why do we keep records? 4-H Record Books We need to remember We FORGET
Help us apply for other things
Help us tell others about our experiences

4. How do we keep records? 4-H Record Books
Writing down what we do soon after we do it
Taking pictures
Drawing pictures
Mementos from the project

5. Types of Records 4-H Record Books 4-H Project Records
Cloverbuds (age 5 – 7)
Planning for My 4-H Project Work (age 8 – 11)
Illinois Project Plan (age 12 – 14)
Illinois Advanced Project Plan (age 15 – 18)
My 4-H Activities (All age groups)
4-H Livestock Record
4-H Crops & Soils Record
4-H Shooting Sports Record

6. 4-H Project Records 4-H Record Books
You only need to fill out one form for each project area
Each project area covers more than one project
Animal Science: Animals & Vet. Science
Dairy: Dairy Cows & Heifers, Dairy Goats
Plants & Soils: Plant & Soil Science, Crops, Floriculture, Horticulture
Community Involvement & Global Awareness: Citizenship, Intercultural, Community Service, Service Learning
Environment & Natural Resources: Camping, Outdoor Adventures, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Natural Resources, Sportfishing, Wildlife
Engineering & Technology: Aerospace, Bicycle, Computers, Electricity, Geospatial, Robotics, Small Engines, Tractor, Woodworking, etc.
Food Nutrition & Health: Food & Nutrition and Health
Home & family: Clothing, Consumer Ed., Interior Design, Intergenerational
Personal Development: Communication, Photography, Visual Arts, Theatre, Journalism, etc.

7. 4-H Project Records Example
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4-H Project Records Example
So………. if you are enrolled in Photography, Theatre Arts & the following Visual Arts categories (Heritage Arts, Metal & Wood) you only need to fill out one form for all of these projects because they are all in the same project area. But…… you do need to include information for each individual project on the form.
REMEMBER: YOU ONLY NEED TO FILL OUT ONE FORM FOR EACH PROJECT AREA. Do not fill out a form for each individual project in the same project area.

8. What goes on the Project Record Forms?
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What goes on the Project Record Forms?
Information such as:
What will I do or learn or what are my goals for this project?
Who will help me?
When will I do it?
When do I plan to finish it?
Did I help others?
What did I learn?
What did I actually do?
Did I gain leadership skills for this project?
Please note: the questions may differ a little according to the different age groups.

9. My 4-H Activities Form 4-H Record Books
All members regardless of age should fill one out each year
This form can be used to record things you did in 4-H that do not relate to any project in which you were enrolled.
Keeping track of this information now can help you in the future as you apply for awards, scholarships, college and jobs.
You may wish to keep an additional memory book or portfolio for pictures, news clippings, ribbons, letters, certificates and other keepsakes. These things can also be included in your record book.
I would also suggest keeping a record of non-4-H related activities, awards, etc. for future use with scholarships, etc.

10. My 4-H Activities Form 4-H Record Books
Information to include on the form:
Attendance
Offices held / Committees
Participation in activities / events
Community Activities/Community Service
Non-4-H Activities

11. 4-H Livestock Record 4-H Record Books Animals Plans Production
Expenses / Income
Show Results
Project Activity
Leadership demonstrated
Knowledge & skills gained
Use a separate form for each animal species

12. 4-H Crops and Soils Record
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4-H Crops and Soils Record
Project Plan
Financial Agreement
Seed
Pest Management/Weather
Harvesting and Storage/Marketing/inputs
Machinery
Labor / Crop Yield Records
Daily Observations

13. 4-H Shooting Sports Project Record
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4-H Shooting Sports Project Record
Suggested Project Requirements
Project Goals
Learning Activities record
Equipment Inventory
Expenditures
Evaluation

14. What can I gain? 4-H Record Books Awards Scholarships Knowledge
Ways to help others
Resume builder
Experience

15. Awards for Outstanding Record Books
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Awards for Outstanding Record Books
Completed record books are due to the Extension office by September 30 each year.
Awards are given at the county level in the following 4 age categories
Cloverbuds age 5 - 7
Age 8 – 11
Age 12 – 14
Age
Awards are presented at the annual 4-H Awards Program generally held in early November each year.

16. Don’t Stress Out over Record Books
It’s easier if you write things down at least once each month so you don’t forget.
Don’t overthink your records – Just write down what you think is important that you did each month – if you do a lot of activities you may need to prioritize and only write down the activities that you think are really important

17. IMPORTANT TIP: 4-H Records Book
Keep your records from each year in your record book – don’t dispose of them. You may need some of the information from past years at a future time. Put the new years records in front of the previous years records. It helps to separate the years with a tab, but is not required.

18. Questions or Need Help? 4-H Record Books Ask a parent to help
Ask your leader to help
Ask an older 4-H member for help
Call the Extension office for help or ideas
All records and award applications can be found on the IL State 4-H Website – clubs – member Resources
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