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2017-2018 Coffey County 4-H Family Handbook

Many resources are available on our website: www.coffey.ksu.edu Look under the 4-H Youth Development tab on the left or visit the state 4-H website at: www.kansas4h.org If you have any questions please contact your club leader or the extension office at 364-5313! Clarissa Sents, FCS and 4-H & Youth - csents@ksu.edu Darl Henson, ANR and 4-H & Youth - dhenson@ksu.edu Lauren Hull, OP/PA - ljohnson15@ksu.edu 2

COFFEY COUNTY 4-H CLUB DIRECTORY November 2017 There are six 4-H clubs in Coffey County and they usually meet once a month. Listed below are the names and phone numbers of the leaders. Also listed are the meeting dates and times. CLUB MEETIN PLACE AND DAY LEADER Blue Ribbon Methodist Church Dawn Williams 2 nd Thursday - 6:30 p.m. 620.256.6557 Karen Sergeant 620.343.4367 Emily Darbyshire 620-366-2166 Liberty ridley Fire Station Yvonne Lutz 1 st Sunday - 5:00 p.m. 620.437.6457 Larry Clark 620-364-6574 Smilin Thru St. John Lutheran Church- Aliceville Olivia & John Lehmann 2 nd Sunday- 4:00 pm 316-284-1192 Lacy & Korey Lankton 620-363-1245 Stringtown Bombers 4-H Building Brenda Klubek 2 nd Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. 620-364-5210 Troy Blanton 620.203.1678 Monique Hart 620.203.9231 April Birk 620.364.9864 Sarah Rice 620-203-0386 Hay Busters Burlington Fire Station Kerri Hugunin 1 st Sunday- 5:00 p.m. 620-364-3343 Janel eorge 620-203-8831 Tip Top Waverly Community Building Mary Lou Ponder 2 nd Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. 620.256.6132 Kristi Vogts 785-733-2811 3

COFFEY COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL The Coffey County Extension Council is made up of twenty-four representatives that serve on one of four Program Development Committee s (PDC s). Those PDC s are Agriculture, 4-H & Youth, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Economic Development There are six citizens on each committee. The PDC s purpose is to: 1) Work with agents to plan Extension educational programing. 2) Review and establish priorities of educational needs, issues and concerns for residents of Coffey County. To contact the extension office call 620.364.5313. THE 4-H PRORAM WHAT IS 4-H? 4-H is a volunteer led, family oriented, educational program. 4-H is for all youth and gives them the opportunity to learn by doing. 4-H is kids having fun and learning with their friends. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF 4-H? The basic philosophy in 4-H is to strengthen the mental, physical, moral and social development of boys and girls, therefore, helping develop more desirable citizens and leaders. The 4-H mission is to teach life skills to youth. They are: building a positive self concept; developing an inquiring mind; building a concern for the community; building healthy, interpersonal relationships; and developing sound decision making skills. The main objective is the development of boys and girls to their full potential through participation on projects, events and various activities. 4-H is intended to enhance the three primary educational institutions... namely the school, church and home. 4

WHY DO YOUTH ENJOY 4-H? While all youth are different, they are also alike in many ways. Five inner desires are shared by all youth: 1. THEY WANT TO BELON 2. THEY WANT TO ACHIEVE 3. THEY WANT TO BECOME INDEPENDENT 4. THEY WANT EXPERIENCES AND ADVENTURE 5. THEY WANT AFFECTION The wide variety of learn by doing projects, activities, and events which make up the 4-H program contribute to meeting these needs. Decision making, individual responsibility, achievement and recognition further help to make 4-H satisfying. 4-H YEAR A new 4-H year starts October 1 each year and ends September 30 of the following year. WHAT IS A 4-H CLUB? A 4-H club is a group of boys and girls organized with officers appropriate to the group and with one or more leaders under the sponsorship of K-State Research & Extension Coffey County. The club is organized within a neighborhood, school, church, a business or social unit. The size of the club should be suitable to the age of these members, meeting place and leadership available. This type of club is called a Community 4-H Club. Most clubs hold a monthly meeting - normally the same week night each month. MOTTO To Make The Best Better EMBLEM The 4-H emblem is the four-leaf clover with the letter H on each leaf. The H s stands for Head, Heart, Health, and Hands. 5

COLORS The 4-H colors are green and white. reen symbolizes nature s most common color and represents life, spring-time, and youth. White symbolizes purity. 4-H PLEDE 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. AE FOR MEMBERSHIP 4-H membership is open to all boys and girls that will turn 7 years old and have not yet passed their 19 th birthday by January 1 st of the current 4-H year. Youth 5-6 years old may join as a Clover Bud until they attain the age of 7. 4-H AE Some events require age limits. 4-H age is determined as of January 1 of the current 4-H year. All reference to age in this document refers to 4-H age unless otherwise noted. WHO S WHO IN 4-H LOCAL CLUB LEVEL 4-H Member: Eligible youth who fill out an enrollment card and meet the requirements. 4-H Parents: Parents are important to the success a child will have in the 4-H program. Parents should attend monthly meetings and project meetings with their child. All county-wide events are open and parents are encouraged to attend. Community Leader: A volunteer who is responsible for the organizational part of the community club. Project Leader: A volunteer who organizes project meetings for a specific project. This person is often a 4-H parent who agrees to help with a project. It may also be a Junior Leader or a person from the community who has an interest in a particular subject matter area. Assistant Project Leader: A 4-H member who takes an active part in helping the project leaders in the club. By doing this, they grow, mature, and learn leadership skills. 6

Club Officer: Each club has offices that are filled by youth in that club. These offices include: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, historian, 4-H council representative, recreation, and song leader. Some clubs add other offices or elect Jr. Officers to involve more youth. Parent s Committees: (Optional) Composed of 3-5 parents of members. Duties may include giving input into club program, recruit and orient leaders, and assist the club leader if needed. Cloverbuds: Pre-4-Her s aged 5-6 years old. COUNTY LEVEL 4-H Program Development Committee (PDC): This group is an elected body of six people (elected at large). They are responsible for the program direction on a county wide basis. They implement and help carry out new policies and programs and suggest improvements. Extension Agents: They are the KSU Research & Extension professionals who are charged to implement help carry out the 4-H PDC s objectives. The Extension Office is located in the CF Co Courthouse at 110 S. 6 th St., Burlington, KS. The phone number is 620-364.5313. 4-H Council: This group is made up of 4 youth and representatives from each of the community clubs. They are responsible for making decisions regarding county wide activities and events. STATE LEVEL Kansas State University: Kansas State is the land grant university, which has the responsibility for taking education to the people of the state and the 4-H program is part of that directive. State Specialists: They are responsible for the 4-H program on a state wide basis. Each one has a specific responsibility of the 4-H program. They are based at the KSU campus and Area Extension Offices. Kansas 4-H Foundation: A non-profit organization provides additional resources for the 4-H program. They sponsor scholarships, funding for programs, and assist where needed. Rock Springs 4-H Center: Rock Springs 4-H Center is a 735-acre, year-round camp, conference and retreat center nestled in the scenic Kansas Flint Hills near Junction City. It is owned and operated by the Kansas 4-H Foundation. It is funded by fees and the contributions of generous donors. 4-H PROJECTS 4-H members should take at least one project each year. Completing the Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP) for that project is required to complete the project and required to compete for county champion awards in the fall. 7

There are numerous projects to participate in. If there is something you are interested in but isn t listed as a formal project, you can enroll in the Self Determined project and complete work in that area. The project leader will notify members about when and where the project meeting will be held. Project meetings are generally held from November through July. The number of project meetings varies from project to project and is generally left up to the project leader. 4-Her s must attend at least two project meetings unless excused. Youth should notify the leader if they won t be able to attend a meeting. If there is no project leader, you can learn on your own. The Extension office can help provide you with materials that can help you in your project experience if needed. A member is expected to exhibit at the county fair in each project that they are enrolled in. Projects provide the basis of the 4-H program by offering various educational experiences. Carrying out a project will help the member LEARN BY DOIN. Project Selection In choosing a project, a member will consult with their parents and 4-H leader(s). After considering all the projects available and the requirements of each, they should select one based on: 1. Their interests, needs, and capabilities. 2. Their family situation. 3. Suitability of the area in which they live. 4. What season of the year most of the activity in the project occurs. 5. The number they can successfully complete. Members enrolling for the first time are encouraged to take only 2-3 projects. As a member gains in knowledge and experience, the size of the project may increase and additional projects selected. The Extension Office has a Project uide which gives a brief explanation of each project. Members may also ask the project leader about the project and requirements for it. Early in their 4-H career, a member should consider developing a tentative project plan to guide them. Projects should increase in size and complexity as youth advance in age and experience. In enrolling for additional projects, a 4-H member should try to include those projects which match their interests. The project is the core of the 4-H member s experience. It is the center of many activities and experiences in which members should be encouraged to participate. The experienced member will find satisfaction in expanding their project work, in learning experiences of greater depth, in career or a vocational possibility. Each of these relates to the project the member selects. 8

4-H KAP BOOKS 4-H Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP) books provide a valuable learning opportunity for 4-H members. Member are strongly encouraged to resubmit their books at the end of the year for county project and achievement awards if eligible. In their first year in 4-H, members may obtain a green 4-H book binder. This cover will be kept as long as the member is in 4-H. Members may receive the 4-H KAP forms from the club leaders, the Extension office or you may download them directly from the Coffey Co. website www.coffey.ksu.edu. The basic parts of the record book are: 1. Personal Page - This gives basic information about the 4-H member. A new page needs to be completed each year. 2. Permanent Record - This record is a summary of the years activities and events. Several years will be compiled on one record. 3. Kansas Awards Portfolio (KAP) - This is the project information form that members have to fill out for each project they are enrolled in if they want to be considered in and evaluated for County Champion. 4-H Book KAP forms should be filled out as completely and accurately as possible. Parents may oversee the child s work, but the child should do their own writing. ASSEMBLY OF THE 4-H KAP BOOK IN COFFEY COUNTY Assemble each KAP s information (1-3) in this order in its own folder with all folders together in a book. 1. Personal Page 2. 4-H KAP forms for each project (alphabetical order) which includes photo pages. 3. Project Story pertaining to that respective KAP - 6 page maximum length 4. 4-H Permanent Record (1 copy placed behind all KAPs) 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (All Achievement Awards are given out at the 4-H Achievement Banquet) Kansas Achievement Pin Plan - Applications will be available from the Extension Office. They are as follows: < Membership Pin - Must be given at the end of the member s first year in 4-H. < Bronze Pin - A member may apply after completing 2 years of 4-H. < Clover Pin - A member may apply after completing 3 years of 4-H. < Emerald Pin - A member may apply after completing 4 years of 4-H. < Silver Pin - A member may apply after completing 5 years of 4-H. 9

< Silver uard Pin - A member may apply receiving the Silver Pin. < Leadership Pin - A member may apply after receiving the Silver uard Pin and must be enrolled in the leadership project. < old Pin - A member may apply after receiving the Silver uard Pin and Leadership Pin. < old uard Pin - A member may apply after receiving the old Pin, must be 15 years old or older on January 1 of the current year and must be enrolled in the Leadership project. < Summit Pin County Champion Project Achievement Awards The 4-H KAP Books will be judged by out-of-county judges. They will determine the county winners in the various project areas. Key Award -This is the highest award given. Only 10% of 4-H members receive this award. Members must be 16 years of age to apply. Applications can be picked up at the Extension Office or downloaded from the link on the Coffey Co. 4-H web page, www.coffey.ksu.edu. OTHER 4-H RECONITIONS Area KAP Book Screening - Senior 4-Her s, whose books are selected county champion in a project area at the county level, are eligible to send their book to the Southeast Area Record Book Screening. At the area screening, two record books are selected in each project to go on and compete at the state screening. County Champion KAP Books - Judges select project County Champions on completeness, neatness and content of the KAP submitted for the various projects. Project Leader - 4-H ers and adults who organize and/or teach projects are recognized. 4-H ers should be enrolled in the Leadership project. Junior Project Leader -4-H ers who help project leaders teach projects, etc.. are recognized. 4-H ers who are junior project leaders should also enroll in the Leadership project, with a minimum age of 13 in 4-H years. Ambassadors -4-H ers who are Freshman to Seniors in High School can apply to be an Ambassador. They must fill out an application and then are interviewed and selected by a committee. Their role is to promote 4-H in Coffey County through public presentation, etc... 2 4-Hers per club, per year may be selected. 10

4-H EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Here is an outline of most of the activities that take place and the tentative month in which it happens. These dates are subject to change. Check the newsletter each month to see the correct dates of events. October National 4-H Week - Usually the first full week in October. 4-H Sunday is one Sunday set aside in the year, in which 4-H is highlighted in the worship services in a church. It is held in conjunction with National 4-H Week. 4-H KAP Books are judged November 4-H Achievement Banquet Officer Training Kansas Youth Leadership Forum at Rock Springs (KYLF) for youth 13 & up. Annual Extension Council Elections - people are elected to serve on the Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Economic Development committees. DUE - Enrollment cards, Project and Assistant Project Leaders, Club Program Books, Club oal Planning Books and County-Wide Committee lists. Enrollment cards need to be in the Extension Office no later than November 1 st, or when a member joins, to be able to meet the requirements to exhibit in the 4-H classes at the County Fair. December Extension Annual Meeting - Where Extension Executive Board is selected. January SEArea Kansas Awards Portfolio Book Screening February Citizenship in Action Conference in Topeka for youth 13 & up. 4-H Day entries due March Beef Weigh-In - All 4-H ers and FFA enrolled in the beef project MUST have their steer(s), market heifers and 2 nd year bucket calf weighed in at a set location to be eligible to show at Fair. 4-H Day Regional 4-H Day April Sheep and oat Weigh-in (Days in conjunction w/ Spring Shows) - All 4-H ers and FFA enrolled in the sheep and goat project MUST have their sheep and swine weighed in at a set location to be eligible to show at the Fair. Coffey Co. Spring Beef & Sheep Show - an invitational show for these 2 species. Chaired by 4-H Clubs on rotational basis. May MAY 1 ST - LAST DAY TO ADD AND/OR DROP PROJECTS. Horse I.D. Certificates Due in Office - Due May 1 st Market Beef nominations for State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show due May 1 st. 4-H Discovery Days (Typically end of May or first few days of June) Coffey County Spring oat & Bucket Calf Show June County 4-H Camps, Campference, Sewing Camp, Judging Camps Market Swine, Sheep and oat nominations for State Fair and KJLS due June 15 th. All breeding animals must be registered in youths name by June 15 th to show at state shows 11

July August SE Area Judging Competitions - FACS, Horticulture, Crops & Photo contests @ Host Location. Livestock & meats judging contest & Livestock skillathon at Yates Center. District Horse Show Coffey County Fair State Fair Livestock entries due by July 15 th. State Fair horse show entries due August 1 st. State Fair non-animal entries, parking tags, entry tickets and encampment building reservations due by August 15 th. Kansas Junior Livestock Show entries due August 15 th. State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes held in Manhattan. Livesotck judging contest, Quiz Bowl & Skill-a-thon. September KAP Awards Record Book DUE DUE - Pin applications, Key Award, Project and Assistant Project leaders forms, and County Champion forms in the Extension Office Kansas State Fair - Hutchinson Kansas Jr. Livestock Show - Hutchinson DUE - Club Seal report, oal Planning Book, Treasurer Book, Secretaries Book and club officers in the Extension Office. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Each club will have special activities for their club throughout the year. In addition there are county and state wide events that 4-H members may participate in. Following is a description of some those events. Officer s Training This is held for current officers to give them ideas and helpful hints about their jobs and responsibilities. Achievement Night A time of recognition for 4-H members, leaders, parents, and clubs. Individual clubs may also hold their own Achievement night. County 4-H Day This is an opportunity for 4-H members to improve public speaking skills while giving talks and demonstrations as well as perform other talents. Clubs do a model meeting. Regional 4-H Day At County 4-H Day, top entries are recognized and they are eligible to compete in this regional competition. There are six other counties that participate in this event along with Coffey Co. Citizenship in Action 12

The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. It is held in February at the State Capitol in Topeka. County-Wide Fund Raiser The 4-H Council holds a fundraiser(s). Monies are used for pins, medals, awards, camp counselors, fund county-wide events, sponsor trips for 4-Her s and adult leaders, etc. All 4-H youth are expected to participate in this 4-H Council funding effort as determined by individual clubs. Coffey County Spring Livestock Shows Coffey County hosts a Spring Beef & Sheep show as well as a Spring oat & Bucket Calf show. These are invitational shows allowing for participation from out of county 4-Hers. Coffey County 4- Hers in those projects are encouraged to participate to enhance their livestock project learning experience. Discovery Days This event is held at Kansas State University the first part of June. 4-H members and non 4-H ers may attend. Classes and learning activities are the focus of this event. 4-H members must be at least 13 years old to attend. 4-H Camp at Rock Spring 4-H Center This camp is held in June at Rock Springs 4-H Center! While 4-H members 9-13 years of age can attend, we strongly encourage youth to be at least 9 years old to attend. 4-H members 14 and up serve as counselors. Classes and activities are led by camp staff and extension agents. Coffey County 4-H Day CAmp Campference Participants will experience the feel of a conference, while enjoying "camp" activities. This event features workshops about opportunities in 4-H, becoming a leader and activities to energize youth while learning healthy living skills and how to better interact with others. Livestock Judging Camps A three day, intense judging camp hosted by Kansas State University designed for 4-H and FFA members (ages 14-18) who are seriously interested in enhancing their livestock judging and oral communication skills. Prior livestock judging experience is necessary for this camp. Workouts will be conducted similar to those at a collegiate level. County Fair This event gives the 4-H member an opportunity for an evaluation of their projects. Each member should take at least one entry per project to the fair. The Coffey County Fair is usually held in July. A fair book with rules and class listings will be given to each 4-H family in July.

Kansas State Fair The Kansas State Fair is held in Hutchinson starting the second weekend of September and lasts through the third weekend. Livestock exhibitors must nominate their animals earlier in the year and enter them later in July. Other exhibits must qualify at the county fair by receiving a blue ribbon to be eligible to show at the State Fair if there is a class. Youth must be nine years old (4-H age) to exhibit. Kansas Junior Livestock Show The Kansas Junior Livestock Show is held in Hutchinson the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. 4-H youth of all ages are eligible to show goats, sheep, hogs and cattle. Kansas Youth Leadership Forum & Volunteer Forum The Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Forum is designed for youth ages 14-18. It includes speakers, workshops, consulting groups and the election of the State 4-H Council. Citizenship Washington Focus Road trip across the USA stopping to see Philadelphia, ettysburg, the Liberty Bell and more! Meet, learn, share and tour with youth from other states and respected resource people.walk among places that have made history and places that are making news today.visit Capitol Hill, government departments, historic sites, and memorials.et a close-up view of political process through visits to Capitol Hill. This event is held every summer for youth 15 to 18. Favorite Foods: (Weekday) evening FCS Judging Demonstration Day The next few pages include the following two organizational helps. These are both optional, but could be helpful when preparing your record books. You can use one or both. T T 4-H Worksheet (Includes goal setting and list of what you did) 4-H Member Monthly Activities (follows Permanent Record directly)

4-H Worksheet (start filling out at beginning of new 4-H year) Name: 4-H Year: Projects: Leadership oals: 4-H Club: Making the Best, Better! Project oals: Community Service oals: Public Speaking oals

What I Did This Year: October: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Filling out 4-H enrollment online Projects for this year Set goals for each project November: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Make sure enrollment is complete and turned in Attend Achievement Night December: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Christmas citizenship activities within your projects & club

January: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Subject for talk/demo at County Club Day February: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Presentation @ County Club Day

March Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Beef Weigh-In April: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Spring Beef/Sheep/ oat Show Sheep and oat weigh-in May: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone you ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: State Livestock Deadlines Project ADD/ DROP Deadline Spring Bkt Calf Show Swine weigh-in Bkt Calf weigh-in Citizenship & Leadership activities within your projects

June: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: State Livestock Deadlines Participating in regional judging activities and contests Take project pictures and notes for KAP July Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: Final project preparation for County Fair Take project pictures and notes for KAPs COUNTY FAIR!!!! August: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Be Thinking About: Completion of KAPs for County Champion selection Someone I ve helped Other activities:

September: Project Expenses Attended club meeting Attended project meeting(s) Something you ve learned Someone I ve helped Other activities: Be Thinking About: State Fair participation Kansas Jr Livestock Show Catching your breath and begin plans for next 4-H year

4-H Member Monthly Activities Activity October November List any Leadership Roles or Offices held (Sec. 1) Meetings Attended (Sec. 1) Attend project meeting club or county level. Name the project & level. (Sec.1) Serve on club or county committee (Sec. 1). Exhibit project work at club tour, fair, etc. (Sec. 2). ive a 4-H project talk, demonstration, etc. What project, when and where given? (Sec. 2). Participate in a judging contest. Where & results? (Sec. 2). Participate in other contest. (beef show, fashion review, etc.) (Sec. 2). Work done on a 4-H committee. (Sec. 3). Attend, participate, or help with an event, etc. Tell what event. (Sec. 3). Project work done (make cookies, select animals, etc.) Tell what project & explain. (Sec. 3) Leadership, service, or assistance given nursing home, fair clean-up, fundraising, etc. (Sec. 3). Important recognition received- awards, trips, etc. (Sec. 4).

4-H Member Monthly Activities Activity December January List any Leadership Roles or Offices held (Sec. 1) Meetings Attended (Sec. 1) Attend project meeting club or county level. Name the project & level. (Sec.1) Serve on club or county committee (Sec. 1). Exhibit project work at club tour, fair, etc. (Sec. 2). ive a 4-H project talk, demonstration, etc. What project, when and where given? (Sec. 2). Participate in a judging contest. Where & results? (Sec. 2). Participate in other contest. (beef show, fashion review, etc.) (Sec. 2). Work done on a 4-H committee. (Sec. 3). Attend, participate, or help with an event, etc. Tell what event. (Sec. 3). Project work done (make cookies, select animals, etc.) Tell what project & explain. (Sec. 3) Leadership, service, or assistance given nursing home, fair clean-up, fundraising, etc. (Sec. 3). Important recognition received- awards, trips, etc. (Sec. 4).

4-H Member Monthly Activities Activity February March List any Leadership Roles or Offices held (Sec. 1) Meetings Attended (Sec. 1) Attend project meeting club or county level. Name the project & level. (Sec.1) Serve on club or county committee (Sec. 1). Exhibit project work at club tour, fair, etc. (Sec. 2). ive a 4-H project talk, demonstration, etc. What project, when and where given? (Sec. 2). Participate in a judging contest. Where & results? (Sec. 2). Participate in other contest. (beef show, fashion review, etc.) (Sec. 2). Work done on a 4-H committee. (Sec. 3). Attend, participate, or help with an event, etc. Tell what event. (Sec. 3). Project work done (make cookies, select animals, etc.) Tell what project & explain. (Sec. 3) Leadership, service, or assistance given nursing home, fair clean-up, fundraising, etc. (Sec. 3). Important recognition received- awards, trips, etc. (Sec. 4).

4-H Member Monthly Activities Activity April May List any Leadership Roles or Offices held (Sec. 1) Meetings Attended (Sec. 1) Attend project meeting club or county level. Name the project & level. (Sec.1) Serve on club or county committee (Sec. 1). Exhibit project work at club tour, fair, etc. (Sec. 2). ive a 4-H project talk, demonstration, etc. What project, when and where given? (Sec. 2). Participate in a judging contest. Where & results? (Sec. 2). Participate in other contest. (beef show, fashion review, etc.) (Sec. 2). Work done on a 4-H committee. (Sec. 3). Attend, participate, or help with an event, etc. Tell what event. (Sec. 3). Project work done (make cookies, select animals, etc.) Tell what project & explain. (Sec. 3) Leadership, service, or assistance given nursing home, fair clean-up, fundraising, etc. (Sec. 3). Important recognition received- awards, trips, etc. (Sec. 4).

4-H Member Monthly Activities Activity June July List any Leadership Roles or Offices held (Sec. 1) Meetings Attended (Sec. 1) Attend project meeting club or county level. Name the project & level. (Sec.1) Serve on club or county committee (Sec. 1). Exhibit project work at club tour, fair, etc. (Sec. 2). ive a 4-H project talk, demonstration, etc. What project, when and where given? (Sec. 2). Participate in a judging contest. Where & results? (Sec. 2). Participate in other contest. (beef show, fashion review, etc.) (Sec. 2). Work done on a 4-H committee. (Sec. 3). Attend, participate, or help with an event, etc. Tell what event. (Sec. 3). Project work done (make cookies, select animals, etc.) Tell what project & explain. (Sec. 3) Leadership, service, or assistance given nursing home, fair clean-up, fundraising, etc. (Sec. 3). Important recognition received- awards, trips, etc. (Sec. 4).

4-H Member Monthly Activities Activity August September List any Leadership Roles or Offices held (Sec. 1) Meetings Attended (Sec. 1) Attend project meeting club or county level. Name the project & level. (Sec.1) Serve on club or county committee (Sec. 1). Exhibit project work at club tour, fair, etc. (Sec. 2). ive a 4-H project talk, demonstration, etc. What project, when and where given? (Sec. 2). Participate in a judging contest. Where & results? (Sec. 2). Participate in other contest. (beef show, fashion review, etc.) (Sec. 2). Work done on a 4-H committee. (Sec. 3). Attend, participate, or help with an event, etc. Tell what event. (Sec. 3). Project work done (make cookies, select animals, etc.) Tell what project & explain. (Sec. 3) Leadership, service, or assistance given nursing home, fair clean-up, fundraising, etc. (Sec. 3). Important recognition received- awards, trips, etc. (Sec. 4).

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