While most people don’t love record-keeping, it is an important skill to learn. After all, our creditors and the IRS prefer that we keep accurate records! 4-H members are encouraged to start the 4-H year by setting goals and looking ahead at completing a record book for general activities and a few specific projects.
Record books for the past year were due at the end of September and agents across several counties work together to provide feedback on each project record.
4-H Record Keeping Teaches An Important Skill
Barton County Achievement Banquet - November 5th
4-H members in Cottonwood – Barton will find out who received the top honors for their project records at the 4-H Achievement Celebration to be held on Sunday, November 5
Project records are a little different depending on the age of the youth with the youngest completing guided sentences to reflect about their goals and learning opportunities through out the year. As youth gain experience, the intermediate project records provide direction for each section but encourage youth to expand about their learning experiences.
Seniors (age 14-18) have the most detailed requirements and have the opportunity to compete at the regional and state level if their project record is selected as the top for their county. For Seniors, they must add a project-related cover letter and resume to the project record and, if selected, add a video for state level competition.