2. 4-H Record Books Created by St. Johns County 4-H Member L.Bradley

3. What is a Record Book? A Record Book is a assortment of everything you did in the past year. It is almost like a scrapbook.

4. Why Record Books? Keeps a record of your work. It is a lifelong memory It is a requirement for clover awards

5. Things to include in your Record Book. My project report form Project book and educational materials Photos with captions Project story Project report scoresheet

9. Project Reports Must have a story, add as much detail as you can. Answer questions like… – What did you learn? – How did you feel about the project? – Did anything funny happen? – What life skills did you gain? – How will you use these skills in the future?

10. How do I make a Record Book? A binder Pictures Agendas Newsletters Art Supplies

11. Be Creative! You can… Mount pictures Draw pictures Use colored paper Use stickers Use different color markers, crayons, and pencils

12. Make sure… You pay attention to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Age level and 4-H experience will be taken into consideration. 4-Hers must fill out their own reports in their own handwriting. NEATNESS COUNTS! You fill in all the blanks. If an answer does not apply, write in n/a.

13. Remember… You can have your project book or portfolio reviewed on a non-competitve basis. Secretary and treasurer records can count as project report books. Multiple project reports need to be in different project areas. Signatures are REQUIRED! Record Books are due to the 4-H office by 4:00pm on May 27, 2014. Don’t wait. Start now!

14. Questions?? St Johns County 4-H Office 904) 209-0430