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.

Introduction

• Why should I do a Record Book?

• What format should I use?

• How do I create a Record Book?

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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.

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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

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10 Steps to the CO934 Record Book in Kitsap County

1. Collect supplies2. Put book together3. Fill in the Calendar4. Do your Project Record5. Keep a Financial Record or Add Sheet6. Write your Journal7. Do your Project Highlights8. Fill in the Permanent Record9. Finishing touches10.Turn it into County Fair

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1. Collect supplies

• 3 ring binder• Tabs - a set of 5 -- or more if

the member is in multiple projects.

• Forms1. Record book2. Permanent Record Book3. Financial Record or Add sheet

• Ask your leader which form you need.

4. Year End Agreement – get this from your leader

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2. Put your book together

• Fill in your Cover Page• Label your Tabs

1. Calendar2. My 4-H Project:

Rabbits, Horses, etc. 3. Permanent Record4. 4-H Story5. 4-H Year Agreement

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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

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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

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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

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6. Write your Journal

Detail is important1. What did you do?

2. What did you learn?

3. What did you enjoy, or not?

4. How much did it cost?

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7. 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?

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8. 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

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9. 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

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10. Turn it into County Fair

• Due August 1st

• Use the check sheet available on the Kitsap County Web sight to check your work