ORANGE COUNTY 4-H JUNIOR HANDBOOK (Ages 8 10)

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1 ORANGE COUNTY 4-H JUNIOR HANDBOOK (Ages 8 10)

2 ORANGE COUNTY 4-H Office Address: Hours: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Monday thru Friday Orange County 4-H Telephone: (407) S. Conway Road Fax: (407) Orlando, FL Website: Facebook: facebook.com/orange Twitter: twitter.com/oc_4h ORANGE COUNTY EXTENSION EDUCATION SERVICE Richard Tyson County Extension Director 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STAFF Tim Pehlke Program Coordinator (407) tim.pehlke@ufl.edu Elver Pardo Agent (407) pardoe@ufl.edu Sue Sweetland Administrative Specialist (407) Sue.Sweetland@ocfl.net Josh Gross Volunteer & Outreach Coor. (407) josh.gross@ufl.edu 4-H ASSOCIATION Steve Peacock Carson Shaffer Kristin Stewart Anthony Blunt Carissa Hutchings Nathan Meeks Shannette Prince Danielle Spears Katie Rudnick Jonice Grant Gwyneth Maio Caleb Newton Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Member Member Member Member Youth Chair Youth Vice Chair Youth Alternate Youth Alternate 4-H YOUTH COUNCIL Katie Rudnick Jonice Grant Secretary Mikayla Kearney Gwyenth Maio Sierra McCray President Vice President Caleb Newton Treasurer Historian Parliamentarian 1

3 ORANGE COUNTY 4-H STAFF CONTACT LIST SUE SWEETLAND General Questions Club information Communication 4-H Hi-Lites newsletter Event registration Resources Room reservations Equipment requests Green folders Project materials Club Finances Check requests Deposits Reports Volunteers Application Background screening JOSH GROSS The Garden youth program Volunteer Opportunities Community Outreach Newsletter Social Media Facebook Twitter Subject Matter Gardening/Plant Sciences ELVER PARDO Central Florida Fair Livestock Events Club Contact for Bits N Bridles Bow, Blast, & Cast Camo N Critters City Clovers City Farmers Dirty Jeans East Orange Livestock Farming by Design Happy Acres Happy Trails Harmony s Mane Attraction Hearts N Horseshoes Makin Strides Mikenda Farm Silent Shooters Southern Pride 4-H Wranglers Club Management Affirmative Action Curriculum Insurance/Risk Mgmt Marketing/Promotions Orange TV Subject Matter Animal Science Environmental Education Leadership/Citizenship Shooting Sports Youth Leadership County Council District Council Other Leadership Programs TIM PEHLKE Administration 4-H Associaton Communication Media Requests Partnerships Website Central Florida Fair Volunteers 4-H Contests/Exhibits Club Contact for 4-H Exploding Bacon 4-H for You Apopka Roboitcs Consumer Clovers Dent in the Universe Engineers Mentoring Students Impact 4-H Orange Clovers Orlando Robotics Sew Creatively Expressive Sew Perfect Sonic Boom Speak Up Now Techno Terminators West Orange Robotics Club Management Awards & Recognition Chartering Club Finances Other Programs Camp Ocala Day Camps FIRST Robotics JCPenney After-School Tropicana Public Speaking Subject Matter Communication Arts Healthy Lifestyles Science & Technology Josh Gross (407) or josh.gross@ufl.edu Elver Pardo (407) or pardoe@ufl.edu Tim Pehlke (407) or tim.pehlke@ufl.edu Sue Sweetland (407) or Sue.Sweetland@ocfl.net 2

4 Orange County 4-H Club Directory 1) 4-H 4U Cross-Cultural Programs Carmen Schulting, Club Leader 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 9:45am 4) Bits N Bridles Horse & Animal Science Carolyn McCulley, Club Leader McCulley17@aol.com WAIT LIST ONLY 7) Consumer Clovers Consumer Education Anita Wells, Club Leader thezoocru@gmail.com 2 nd and 3 rd Wednesday at 6:30 PM 10) East Orange Livestock Livestock Shereen Simmons, Club Leader Shereen.Simmons@ssa.gov 2 nd Mondays at 7:00pm 13) Happy Acres Poultry and Rabbits Sam Bellaire, Club Leader sambellaire@yahoo.com 16) Hearts N Horseshoes Horse, Goats, Sheep Jessica Long, Club Leader bbbarbarybey@yahoo.com 19) Mikenda Farm Horse & Veterinary Science Brenda Hagemeister, Club Leader Mikenda@aol.com or (407) nd Sunday at 4:30pm & 4 th Tuesday at 7:15pm 22) RecycleBots 4-H Robotics/ LEGO NXT Robotics Paula Acker, Club Leader info@recyclebots.com 25) Silent Shooters Archery Larry Middour, Club Leader mouse5mphs@yahoo.com 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 3:30pm 28) S.U.N. (Speak Up Now), Public Speaking and Performing Arts Alison Verheyden, Club Leader alligurl2005@yahoo.com Mondays at 7:00pm 31) Wrangler s Archery, Livestock, Horse Charle Wood, Club Leader apopkasigns@aol.com 2 nd Thursdays at 7:00pm 2) 4-H Exploding Bacon FIRST FRC, FTC, FLL, JR FLL Robotics Kelly Wildermuth, Leader Contact OrlandoHHHH@aol.com 2 nd and 4 th Monday at 7:00 PM 5) Camo N Critters Livestock, Archery, Citrus Bobbie Tate, Club Leader Family1855@aol.com 2 nd Fridays at 7:00pm 8) Dent in the Universe FIRST FTC Robotics Jennifer Coleman, Club Leader Fridays 4:30-6:30 PM, Sundays 1-4 PM 11) Engineers Mentoring Students FIRST FRC Robotics Jacqueline Brantley, Club Leader Jackie.Brantley@windermereprep.com 14) Happy Trails Horse Tammie Foote, Club Leader tafoote@bellsouth.net 2 nd Fridays at 6:00pm 17) Impact 4-H Photography Irene Taylor, Club Leader Teloujon@gmail.com 20) Orange Clovers Citrus Tree Project Kris Charles, Club Leader Kcharles1@cfl.rr.com 4 th Mondays at 3:30pm 23) Sew Perfect Sewing Joanne Maio, Club Leader seashellsamba@yahoo.com 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays at 6:45pm 6.) Sonic Boom FIRST Lego Robotics Meredith Ratliff, Club Leader Mer875@yahoo.com 29) Techno Terminators FIRST Lego Robotics Joy Jacobsen, Club Leader JoyJacob123@hotmail.com 3) A.R. C. (Apopka Robotics) FIRST FTC, FLL, JR FLL Early Robotics Denise Zahrt, Club Leader davincilearningacademy@gmail.com 6) City Farmers Small Animals Jennifer Brazzell, Leader Contact jenbrazzell@att.net 9) Dirty Jeans Horse Carola Gelatka, Club Leader sabredancer99@cfl.rr.com Saturdays at 12:00pm 12) Farming by Design Small Animals Jennifer Singleton, Club Leader singfarm@hotmail.com 15) Harmony s Mane Attraction Horse Shelly Daugherty, Club Leader daughertys2000@yahoo.com 18) Makin Strides Horse Christine Henson, Club Leader cehenson@cfl.rr.com 21) Orlando Robotics FIRST Lego Robotics Vicki & Geo Chico, Club Leaders Orlandorobotics@gmail.com 24) Sew Randomly Creative Sewing Yotunde Martino, Club Leader aayotundem@yahoo.com 27) Southern Pride Livestock, Archery, Cooking Kim Cravey, Club Leader Cravey123@aol.com 2 nd Tuesdays at 7:00pm 30) West Orange Robotics FIRST FTC Robotics Sue Moyer, Club Leader SueMoyer@uswest.net Website: Telephone: (407) Orange4H@ifas.ufl.edu 3

5 4-H IN A NUTSHELL What is 4-H? 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Florida/IFAS Extension. 4-H provides informal, hands-on learning experiences to youth through clubs, school outreach, and experiential learning opportunities. Colors Green and White Motto To Make the Best Better Slogan Learn by Doing 4-H Pledge I pledge My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, and My HEALTH to better living, for My Club, My Community, My Country and My World. In repeating the pledge, members raise their right hands to their foreheads when they say My HEAD to clearer thinking:. They lower them to their hearts as the say My HEART to greater loyalty. At the line beginning with My HANDS, hands are held palms upward. They stand at attention for the remainder of the pledge. Emblem National 4-H Logo Note: The 4-H logo is trademarked, meaning that there are strict rules for how it can be used. You can find more information at: 4

6 ORANGE COUNTY 4-H POLICIES AND PROCEDURES* I. Youth Code of Conduct As a participant in Orange County 4-H, I have the responsibility of representing Orange County 4-H programs to the public. I am expected to conduct myself in a manner that will bring honor to myself, my family and 4-H. To do this I must: 1. Obey local, state and federal laws. Follow policies set for county, district, state or national 4-H youth programs. I am responsible to know the rules for the event. 2. Follow all Agent and/or adult volunteer directives. 3. Speak and act in a responsible, courteous and respectful way. 4. Act responsibly to maintain a safe environment and report any and all threats to participant well being to the adult in charge 5. Know that the use or possession of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited at all 4-H events. 6. Know that the possession or use of firearms is prohibited, except when part of an approved shooting sports educational program. 7. Respect all persons, facilities and vehicles. I will be responsible for any damage caused resulting from my behavior. Know that harassment of any type is illegal. 8. Help others have a pleasant experience by making every attempt to include all participants in activities. 9. Be in the assigned program areas (example dorms, cabins, programs etc.) at all times. If I am unable to attend, I will notify the adult in charge. 10. Willingly follow the stated dress code and wear appropriate attire for all 4-H related events 11. Not use a cell phone during any scheduled events. II. III. Enrollment 4-H membership is open to all Orange County youth ages 5-18 as of September 1, Membership is $10 per year. Scholarships are available to youth eligible for free and reduced lunch. Membership, either as a youth or adult volunteer, requires the completion of the 4-H online enrollment process. This should occur within one month of your initial involvement with 4-H. To enroll visit: Enrollment in at least one 4-H project constitutes 4-H membership. Individuals not participating in a club are considered independent members. They must comply with all of the above procedures. It is expected that they will identify a mentor to oversee their 4-H project(s). The 4-H Office should be notified once this relationship has been established. Independent members must meet with their mentor on at least a quarterly basis (See Appendix A Your enrollment is not finalized until you receive a confirmation from 4-H Online. In instances where your form is incomplete you will be asked to make corrections and resubmit the form electronically. Events Youth must complete online enrollment prior to participating or competing in any 4-H sponsored event or activity. Only written registration forms and full payment guarantee registration for a 4-H event. No verbal registrations are accepted. Each event has a limited number of spaces. It is best to register early to ensure that you secure a space. Orange County 4-H has no role in the governance of Central Florida Fair livestock contests. Each of the Central Florida Fair livestock events is governed by a committee of volunteers, led by an event superintendent, that serve under the direction of the Fair s Livestock and Education Manager. These committees are responsible for deciding contest specific rules and regulations. All Central Florida Fair livestock contest related complaints should be forwarded to the Livestock and Education Manager. 5

7 Many 4-H events require the completion of a registration form. This form must be turned in on or before the stated deadline in order for youth to attend the event. Late registrations will only be accepted in instances of a family medical emergency. Registration for all 4-H events is contingent upon payment. No registrations will be processed without full remittance of all associated fees. Youth must notify their club leader if they plan on attending an out of county event. Once registration forms are completed you will have until the cancellation deadline to terminate your registration. Some events have a cancellation fee. IV. Communication Information about 4-H events and activities will only be sent to individuals that have completed 4- H Online enrollment. A weekly e-newsletter (4-H Hi Lites) will be sent by to all 4-H members and volunteers. The 4-H agents coordinate the production of the newsletter, with contributions from 4-H staff, club leaders and youth members. There are a number of 4-H events held throughout the year at the county, district and state levels. These events are publicized through a combination of the 4-H Hi-Lites, County Council meetings, the 4-H website, and social media. Refer to the Orange County 4-H Handbook and the Florida 4-H Events and Activities Handbook for further information on 4-H activities. A calendar of 4-H events for the year is available in the Orange County 4-H Handbook. The 4-H staff aims to ensure that members are well informed about upcoming activities. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. V. Grievance Procedure When a member or parent has a complaint the first step is to inform the 4-H Club Organizational Leader. If the 4-H Club Organizational Leader cannot resolve the issue, the problem should be reported in writing to the 4-H Program Coordinator. If the 4-H Program Coordinator cannot resolve the issue then it should be brought to the attention of the County Extension Director through the form of a written complaint. Unless issues are illegal or involve discrimination, they should not be forwarded to the Regional Specialized Agent, District Extension Director, State 4-H Program Leader, or County Officials. *These are local 4-H policies. All 4-H clubs are expected to operate in a manner consistent with Florida 4-H policy. The Florida 4-H policy manual is available online at: Updated July

8 4HOnlineisavitalpartoftheFlorida4HYouthDevelopmentProgram.Oursocietyhaschanged greatlytobecomemorereliantontheuseoftechnologyincommoneverydayactions.4h mustcontinueanaggressivepositioninprovidingavenuesoftechnologyforour4hparticipants. Theonlineenrollmentsystemissecure. areyourcluborganizationalleader,county4hextensionstaffandstatefaculty(regional 4HAgentandStateOnlineAdministrator). Wanttoseethescreensmallerorlarger? Lookforazoomfeatureinyourbrowserheaderorfooterandadjust. HOWTOLOGIN ATTHEFAMILYLEVEL 7

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12 Iforgotmypassword.UseifaFamilymemberwasinFL4Hafter9/1/2008. NewTEMPpasswordwillbesenttoyour account. HOW TO LOGIN AT THE FAMILY LEVEL 11

13 Howtoenrollanewmemberorvolunteerin4Honline: Onceyouhaveloggedin,typethelastnameofthememberanddoasearchforthatfamilyname. Ifnorecordsarefound,thenthatfamilyisnewandyoucanclickonthe addfamily buttontoaddthis family. Ifthereareoneormorerecordsfound,thencheckthenames.Itmaybethatasiblinghasdecidedto join4h,orthememberhasbeenamemberpreviously.ifitisasibling,thenyouwillwanttoaddthis siblingtothatfamily,byloggingintothatfamilyrecord. Iftheyouthalreadyexists,butisinactive,youwillneedtoreenrollthem. Chapter4:HowtoEnrollaNewMemberorVolunteer 12

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15 Continuebycompletingthefamilyinformation.YouwillcometotheFamilyMemberlistscreen.From thispage,youcanenterallthemembersofthisfamilythatwanttoenroll,eitherasayouthmemberor asanadultvolunteer.workthrougheachsectionbeforesubmittingtheenrollment.don tforgetthat youmustacceptthemasamemberbeforetheycanbecomeactiveinthesystem. Collectingthedataforenrollmentyouwillneed 1) Florida4HNewMemberEnrollmentForm 2) Florida4HMemberParticipationFormwithOfficialAuthorizations Chapter4:HowtoEnrollaNewMemberorVolunteer 14

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20 Orange County 4-H Awards & Recognition PART ONE PROJECT WORK What isn t a 4-H project? An activity does not make for a true 4-H project Completion of a record book is not a 4-H project Doing a demonstration is not a 4-H project Being a member of county council is not a 4-H project Attending a judging contest is not a 4-H project Construction of a single item (e.g., birdhouse, gameboard, etc) is not a 4-H project Record/Project Books 4-H Project Books provide specific subject matter information/activities that youth can explore on their own or with help from adults 4-H Record Books provide documentation of a youth s work towards the completion of a 4-H project * National 4-H curriculum contains both the project and record book portions; Youth can opt to complete additional Florida 4-H record book and submit both for evaluation. Benefits of 4-H Project Work Learn more about a subject that interests you! Participate in hands-on learning experiences Gain skills that will be useful in school or in a future career (career exploration) Opportunities for recognition PART TWO STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE 19

21 Standards of Excellence he awards program of Orange County 4-H Adapted from the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition odel Reuirements are designed to be age appropriate Developed in the pring of with input from a committee of parents and volunteers Who can participate? he tandards of xcellence program is open to all Orange County 4-H members he program is designed to provide recognition opportunities for youth in all project areas Additional opportunities for recognition are available at the volunteer and club level Components Project work Club involvement 4-H involvement Community service Leadership Participation in competitive events Recognition All participants receive a certificate A special event will be held for Cloverbuds Other age divisions receive funds on account with the 4-H Office than can be used to purchase project materials or pay for 4-H related trips and activities Brone ilver Gold merald Standards of Excellence Premiums PART THREE PORTFOLIOS 20

22 Who is eligible? Any Florida 4-H member can apply for National trips who are 4 years old and up. (by ept. of the current 4-H year) Once you win a trip you can not apply again for the same trip. You must be a graduating senior to be eligible for the majority of the state 4-H scholarships. ome scholarships are available for freshman and sophomores in college. ee current scholarship summary for more details on scholarship reuirements at Awards Portfolio National Award rips National 4-H Congress is held each November in Atlanta, Georgia. Florida can have up to youth delegates attend. National 4-H Conference is held each arch in ashington, D.C. Florida can have four youth delegates attend this event. Orange County 4-H Scholarships erry Floyd cholarship Orange County 4-H members who are juniors or seniors in high school are eligible scholarship for use for college or another educational opportunity wo County and one tate level scholarship are awarded each year Best to apply for the County scholarsip Florida 4-H Scholarships Over, in state level scholarships awarded each year. ilmer elda Bassett Norma Cox Platt emorial.g. illiamson erry Floyd Barber homas Greenawalt Ruth ilton C.. Reeves Dr. Freddie ohnson Alden Hilliker Nettie Ruth Brown F College of Agricultural and Life ciences ampa Bay ennel Club Osbourne Horsemanship cholarship Horseman of the Year *ee the Florida 4-H cholarship ummary for all reuirements posted at http//florida4h.org/awards/youth.shtml Portfolio Resources hat you will need to get started Past 4-H Project Books, Project Reports, Building y 4-H Portfolio, and any other materials used to report your 4-H experiences. Florida 4-H Portfolio and Appropriate Cover Page hat Are y kills worksheet arketing YO! Guidelines for Completing a Florida 4-H Portfolio isit http//florida4h.org/awards/youth.shtml for more information Program Area One of the first steps to completing a Portfolio is selecting the program area you have the most experience in. Florida 4-H Program areas include Animal cience nvironmental ducation ndividual Family Resources Citienship Career Development Leadership Communications cience echnology General/Overall Achievement *For Project Area descriptions see page of arketing You 21

23 Awards Portfolio Requirements. Florida 4-H enior Portfolio Awards Cover Page ( point font). Resume ( to pages, point font). Narrative ( to page, point font double spaced) Scholarship Portfolio Requirements. Florida 4-H enior Portfolio cholarship Cover Page ( point font). Resume ( to pages, point font). Narrative ( to pages, point font double spaced) cholarship narratives must include a statement of financial need for the scholarships you are applying for. 4. Letters of Recommendation( from your County Agent, and from an employer, school counselor, instructor, or academic advisor). Official ranscripts(high school and college grades) ranscripts can be opened and copied before they are mailed to the tate Office. *Horse cholarships reuire current year s horse record book (i.e. Osborne Horseman of the Year) Submission Process Award rip Applicationssubmit the original and two copies. cholarship Applicationssubmit the original and one additional copy for each scholarship. he original copy should be in a clear plastic report cover. (Additional copies do not need to be in a report cover) he first draft of your portfolio needs to be turned in to the 4-H Office by the first onday in ay at 4 P At that point you need to set up a meeting with r. im to go over your portfolio Final copies are due to r. im on the second Friday in ay by 4 P. hose granted an interview will be notified in mid to late une by mail. nterviews take place at tate Congress. cholarship recipients will be announced during the awards banuet at tate Congress. A few tips. Don t delaystart today! You need to start keeping track of your accomplishments (notebook) Have someone proofread your portfolio before submission i Fill out all of the forms ake sure that you have double checked the page order Important Information Awards Recognition materials are due to the 4-H office by the first onday in ay at 4 P. Late submissions will only be accepted in instances of a family medical emergency. aterials are judged d by an independent d volunteer judge with subject matter expertise Portfolio final drafts are due by the third Friday in ay at 4 P Awards are presented at the 4-H Awards Ceremony in une For more information isit the Orange County 4-H ebsite http//oc4h.ifas.ufl.edu/awards-recognition.html 22

24 Record Book Guidelines 4-H record books must be completed by the youth member only! Entries may be typed or handwritten provided that your handwriting is legible! Record books must be contained in an folder appropriate for letter sized paper. Components of a Record Book Cover page Title page Table of contents 4-H Project Book Summary Project book(s) and activity sheets Project story Project photographs Supporting documents (optional) Member s name Club name Project area Cover Page Title Page Name of project area Name of 4-H member Name of 4-H club or Member-at-large 4-H age (age as of September 1 st of current 4-H year) 4-H Age Division (Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate or Senior) Photograph of member (optional, but nice) Table of Contents Indicate the sections included in the Record Book Members are encouraged to provide a creative design Project Book Summary Must be completed for each project book Includes a listing of all activities youth have completed while participating in a project Youth must complete a minimum of one community service project for each project book 23

25 Project Book(s) & Activities This section should include additional 4-H activities related to the completion of a 4-H project Tips for writing your Project Story Project stories should include - Reasons why you chose a project area - What was learned - Problems you had completing the project - Best parts of completing project - Other project specific information Project Book Photographs Project photographs are limited to three pages (front and back) and must highlight the project area Photos must be cropped Each photo must contain a caption Photos may not overlap For photography projects the photo journal must be included and follow the project book Supporting Documents Up to five pages of supporting materials may be included Any questions? This presentation was adapted from A. Diaz, Miami-Dade 4-H 4-H Record Book Training: Miami-Dade County 24

26 (Ages 8-10) Name: Date: County: Age: Years in 4-H: Mailing Address: Club/Group: Leader: Project: Parents/Guardian Name: I personally prepared this report and it is a true record of my 4-H project. 4-H Member Signature: Date: Approval of this report Parents or Guardian: Date: 4-H Leader: Date: Instructions Complete a Project Report for each project you complete and submit the report with all of the attachments listed in Section 3 of this form. (If completing a CFF or Horse Record book, see special instructions.) Complete Section 1 as you start your new project. Sections 2 and 3 should be completed as you work with your project. Put together the Project Report, Project Book, Project Pictures, and Project Story in a folder. 25

27 Section 1: Project Plans and Goals This is what I want to learn this year: Member Signature: Date: This is what my leader agreed to help me do: Leader s Signature: Date: This is what my parent(s)/guardian(s) agreed to help me do: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Section 2: Project Highlights How much Date: Major activities I did in my project this year: time you spent: 26 My Junior 4-H Project Report, Page 2 of 6

28 What I learned: What problems I had and what I did about them: What I did that I was proud of in my project: What my adult leader/parent helped me do with my project work this year: 27 My Junior 4-H Project Report, Page 3 of 6

29 What I will do different next time: What do I want to do next year: My citizenship activities helping family and friends in this project: Awards and Recognition I received in this project: 28 My Junior 4-H Project Report, Page 4 of 6

30 Section 3: Project Attachments Project Pictures (Not required if completing a CFF or Horse Record book.) Attach 2 photos (or you may provide drawings) of your project work throughout the year showing you and your project at the beginning and when completed. Caption 1: Caption 2: 29 My Junior 4-H Project Report, Page 5 of 6

31 Project Story (Not required if completing a CFF or Horse Record book.) Create a story of some of your project experiences. Record the good and bad experiences you had during the year. Looking back over your past year in 4-H, think about the things you ve learned and how these things may help you later in life. Use the space below to neatly write or type in 12 point double spaced font your project story. Project Book or Worksheets Attach your project book or worksheets you have completed as evidence of your project accomplishments. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Larry R. Arrington, Director, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, publishes this information to further the purpose of the May 8 and June 30, 1914 Acts of Congress; and is authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. The information in this publication is available in alternate formats. Original publication June Revised June 11, Revised January 1, Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices. Information on copies for out-of-state purchase is available from IFAS-Extension Bookstore, University of Florida, PO Box , Gainesville, FL Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box , Gainesville, FL My Junior 4-H Project Report, Page 6 of 6

32 OC 4-H STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE JUNIOR LEVEL May 8, 2012 May 6, 2013 Due by 4:00pm on May 6, 2013 JUNIOR 8-10 Year Olds Performance Standards Awards BRONZE Clover Establish project plan and make report on project to leader (oral or written). Independent members must present completed Project Plan to 4-H staff. Attend at least six (2/3 s) club meetings. Independent members must meet with mentor a minimum of four times during the program year. Participate in two 4-H activities Participate/lead one community service activity Complete one Junior 4-H Record Book WILDCARD Submit an entry to the Media Contest, Photo Contest, and/or Poster Contest at the Central Florida Fair. Please refer to the Family Living Premium Book for information on contest deadlines. Clover Certificate BRONZE Level Name printed in the 4-H newsletter $15 towards a 4-H trip or competition SILVER Clover Establish project plan and make report on project to leader (oral or written). Independent members must present completed Project Plan to 4-H staff. Attend at least six (2/3 s) club meetings. Independent members must meet with mentor a minimum of four times during the program year. Participate in two 4-H activities Participate/lead one community service activity Participate in one 4-H competition/exhibition Complete one Junior 4-H Record Book Teach one club level activity WILDCARD Submit an entry to the Media Contest, Photo Contest, and/or Poster Contest at the Central Florida Fair. Please refer to the Family Living Premium Book for information on contest deadlines. Clover Certificate SILVER Level Name printed in the 4-H newsletter $25 towards a 4-H trip or competition 31

33 OC 4-H STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE JUNIOR LEVEL May 8, 2012 May 6, 2013 Due by 4:00pm on May 6, 2013 (continued) JUNIOR 8-10 Year Olds Performance Standards Awards GOLD Clover Establish project plans for 4-H projects and make report on project to leader (oral or written). Independent members must present completed Project Plan to 4-H staff. Attend at least six (2/3 s) club meetings. Independent members must meet with mentor a minimum of four times during the program year. Participate in three different 4-H activities Participate/lead two community service activities Participate in three different 4-H competitions/exhibitions Complete two Junior 4-H Record Books Teach one club level activity WILDCARD Submit an entry to the Media Contest, Photo Contest, and/or Poster Contest at the Central Florida Fair. Please refer to the Family Living Premium Book for information on contest deadlines. Clover Certificate GOLD Level Name printed in the 4-H newsletter $50 towards a 4-H trip or competition EMERALD Clover Establish project plans for 4-H projects and make report on project to leader (oral or written). Independent members must present completed Project Plan to 4-H staff. Attend at least six (2/3 s) club meetings. Independent members must meet with mentor a minimum of four times during the program year. Participate in four different 4-H activities Participate/lead three community service activities Participate in four different 4-H competitions/exhibitions Complete three Junior 4-H Record Books (Building My 4-H Portfolio can count as one Record Book) Teach one club level activity WILDCARD Submit an entry to the Media Contest, Photo Contest, and/or Poster Contest at the Central Florida Fair. Please refer to the Family Living Premium Book for information on contest deadlines. Clover Certificate EMERALD Level Name printed in the 4-H newsletter $75 towards a 4-H trip or competition 32

34 ONLY SUBMIT THE COMPLETED WORKSHEETS OC4-H Standards of Excellence: Junior Level The checklist provided below is intended to help you keep track of your progress towards completing Standards of Excellence. This form should be submitted with your application, along with materials documenting your completion of these activities. Documentation may come from meeting minutes, scrapbooks, photos, newspaper articles, letters, etc. Youth Name: Club Name: 1. Created a 4-H project plan and presented it to your 4-H club leader/mentor 2. Attended the following club meeting dates/meetings with your 4-H mentor (list below) 3. 4-H activities (outside your club) that you have participated in (list below): 4. Community service projects that you have participated in (list below): 5. 4-H contests/exhibitions that you have participated in (list below): 6. Record books that you have completed (list below): 33

35 Standards of Excellence: Junior Level 7. Club level teaching activities (list name and date of workshop below) 8. WILDCARD: Central Florida Fair 4-H contests entered (check all that apply): Media Contest Photo Contest Poster Contest Youth Signature: Due to 4-H Office on May 6, 2013 by 4:00 PM 34

36 WHAT COUNTS FOR STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE? ACTIVITIES 4-H the Capitol Camp Ocala County Council Day Camps Kickoff State Camps Orange TV segments Parades and other marketing activities LEADERSHIP Club officer Youth Council District Council 4-H Association COMMUNITY SERVICE Kiwanis Rotary Church Groups Garden Clubs County/City Commission Homeowners Association PTA/PTO Home School Association Youth Group COMMUNITY SERVICE Awards Ceremony Kickoff Milk Run Spring Service Project Other 4-H Sponsored Service Projects COMPETITIVE EVENTS County Level County Events Share the Fun Photo Contest Poster Contest District Level Area D Horse Show Central Florida Fair Banner Booth Citrus Demonstrations Essay Fashion Revue Gameboard Interview Livestock Events Power Point Resume Scarecrow District Competitions District Events Fashion Revue Share the Fun State Level State Events State Fair State Horse Show Judging Teams OTHER EVENTS Consumer Choices District Council Executive Board Hog and Ham National Congress National Conference Senior L.A.W. Shooting Sports Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference State Congress State Legislature Tropicana Public Speaking TEACHING Camp Ocala Central Florida Fair County Events District Events 35

37 Ages 8-13 Name: Date: County: Age (as of September 1: Years in 4-H: of current year) Club/Group: Leader: Mailing Address: Parents/Guardian Name: I personally prepared this report and it is a true record of my 4-H project. 4-H Member Signature: Date: Approval of this report Parents or Guardian: Date: 4-H Leader: Date: Instructions 1. Fill out a Building My 4-H Portfolio every year you are an active 4-H member. The 4-H year begins on September 1 and ends the following August This form can be evaluated by your county extension office or club leader on a yearly basis to help prepare you for the Senior Portfolio. 3. Continue this process every year. 4. This information will transfer directly to your Senior Portfolio when applying for Award trips and Scholarships. If completed yearly, it will be a complete summary of your 4-H career. 36 Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 1 of 7

38 Step 1: Major Project Accomplishments List project plans and completed projects with record books Years Enrolled 4-H Project Area Major Accomplishments 37 Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 2 of 7

39 Step 2: 4-H Awards and Honors Year Award or Honor Award Description Level 38 Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 3 of 7

40 Step 3: List your major 4-H activities, experiences and events Year Project Competitions/Exhibits Your Involvement Level Year Presentations/Demonstrations Your Involvement Level Year Other Events and Activities Your Involvement Level 39 Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 4 of 7

41 Step 4: List 4-H offices and leadership experiences (teaching, committees, etc.) Year Leadership Activity Your Responsibilities Level 40 Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 5 of 7

42 Step 5: List your citizenship and community service participation in 4-H Year Community Service/Citizenship Your Responsibilities Level 41 Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 6 of 7

43 Step 6: Organization Experiences and Hobbies/Special Interests Year Group or Organization Your Involvement Year Hobbies/Interests Skills Learned COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Larry R. Arrington, Director, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, publishes this information to further the purpose of the May 8 and June 30, 1914 Acts of Congress; and is authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. The information in this publication is available in alternate formats. Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices. Information on copies for out-of-state purchase is available from IFAS-Extension Bookstore, University of Florida, PO Box , Gainesville, FL Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box , Gainesville, FL Building My 4-H Portfolio, Page 7 of 7

44 September Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday H OFFICE CLOSED 4 Club Leader MREC 6 PM H County Council 7 PM Club Leader Training 6 Extension Center H Kickoff 10 AM - 1 PM 9 10 Club Leader Bithlo 6PM District Seminole Steer Weigh-In 8-11 AM Steer Exhibitor Fair 7 PM H Association Meeting 18 Livestock Open Fair 7PM Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference 28 Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference 29 Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference H County Council Extension Center Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas Sock Drive Deadline 43 Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas 5 Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas Club Officer Volusia 6

45 October Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference H County Council Extension Center Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas Sock Drive Deadline Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas 5 Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas Club Officer Volusia 6 Southern Regional Volunteer Arkansas H County Council Extension Center H Extravaganza County Events 10 AM Alumni Luncheon Noon Share the Fun 1:30 PM 44

46 November Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday H County Council Extension Center H Extravaganza County Events 10 AM Alumni Luncheon Noon Share the Fun 1:30 PM Turkey Extension Center 8:30 AM H OFFICE CLOSED 23 4-H OFFICE CLOSED District Council 6 Orange Swine & Lamb Exhibitor Meeting Fair Swine & Lamb Fair 9AM 45

47 December Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday District Council 6 Orange Swine & Lamb Exhibitor Meeting Fair Swine & Lamb Fair 9AM H Association 7PM H County Council Extension Center H OFFICE CLOSED 25 4-H OFFICE CLOSED Horse Registration Deadline 4-H OFFICE CLOSED H County Council Extension Center

48 January Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Horse Registration Deadline 4-H OFFICE CLOSED H County Council Extension Center Club Leader Training 6 PM Rabbit & Cavy Fair 7PM Laying Hen Fair 9 AM District Seminole 6 PM H District Volunteer Orange Eco-Nomic Living Expo 9AM 47

49 February Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Eco-Nomic Living Expo 9AM H County Council Extension Center 8 9 Milk Extension Center 7:30 AM H Association 7PM Central Florida Fair Click here Central Florida Fair Click here 1 Central Florida Fair Click here 2 48

50 March Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Central Florida Fair Click here Central Florida Fair Click here Central Florida Fair Click here 2 Central Florida Fair Click here 3 Central Florida Fair Click here 4 Central Florida Fair Click here 5 Central Florida Fair Click here 6 4-H County Council 6:30 Fairgrounds Central Florida Fair Click here 7 Central Florida Fair Click here 8 Central Florida Fair Click here 9 Central Florida Fair Click here District Orange 6PM H County Council Extension Center

51 April Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday H County Council Extension Center County Horse Show? 13 County Horse Show? County Service Project (Location TBA) District Share the Fun & Fashion Osceola H County Council Extension Center Area D Horse Show? Area D Horse Show? 3 Area D Horse Show? 4 50

52 May Orange County 4-H Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday H County Council Extension Center Area D Horse Show? Area D Horse Show? 3 Area D Horse Show? DEADLINE DAY 4 PM Record Books Standards of Excellence Portfolio Draft Volunteer Award Nominations District Orange District Seminole 6PM H Association 7PM

53 4-H is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the USDA, and cooperating land grant universities. 4-H prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, marital or family status.