4-H Electric Awards Project Records, Cumulative Records, Recruiting Awards, Territorial Awards, Presentations, National 4-H Congress, Scholarships, Honor Club

Earning the NC 4-H Electric Congress Trip County Delegate Recruiting Delegate Recruiting At Large Delegate Cumulative Record Delegate

Electric Project Records Each county may send their two best electric project record winners as Electric Congress County Delegates (age 11 & up) A 4-H’er may attend as a County Delegate two times

Electric Cumulative Records A county may send two Electric Cumulative Record participants to NC 4-H Electric Congress Chance to win Territorial Awards: 1 st place – tv/vcr/dvd 2 nd place – ipod mini 3 rd place – ipod shuffle

Electric Recruiting Award A county may send one Electric Recruiting Delegate to NC 4-H Electric Congress Delegate must conduct and activity and recruit a minimum of 8 4-H’ers into the Electric Program 4-H’ers that have been “recruited” should complete the Electric Recruit Activity Record A 4-H’er may attend as a recruiter multiple years by recruiting new 4-H’ers in multiples of 8: recruit 8 4-H’ers year 1 recruit 16 4-H’ers year 2 recruit 32 4-H’ers year 3

Recruit Activity Record Describe the things you did in this electric workshop: What things did you learn: What did you learn that you can use again? What other things would you like to do, make or learn about in the 4-H Electric Project? h/electricrecruitform.pdf

Recruiting At-Large Award Up to 10 At-Large awards may be presented as determined at the state level To those passing minimum recruiting requirements who have lost to another recruiter in their county Recruits must complete the Recruit Activity Report Form Must have exhausted the county delegate status to be awarded at-large recruiter

Electric Territorial Awards One traveling plaque awarded for each territory One permanent State Winner Plaque Complete the NC 4-H Electric Group Report Form: due March 1 1. Outline the plan of action for your group’s project or activity. 2. What were the responsibilities of the member? 3. What were the responsibilities of the leaders? 4. What resource people were involved? What were their responsibilities? 5. What community resources did you use?

Electric Territorial Awards 6. What did the group learn? 7. What kinds of things did the group do? 8. What were the results of the program? 9. What are the group’s plans for continuing the project or activity? 10. Attach samples of news articles, photographs with captions, letter or other printed materials to supplement your report.

4-H Electric Presentation District Award of $75 to NC 4-H Congress State Gold Winner - $50 award Other categories:

National 4-H Congress Premier Leadership Event Atlanta, Georgia Application, Resume, Interview Application & Resume due in May ARI Retreat Select Science and Technology Category

Scholarships Kristina Jarrell 4-H Electric ($500) To a freshman at any accredited institution Enrolled in the 4-H Electric Project Attended NC 4-H Electric Congress Huddleston Family 4-H Electric ($500) Currently enrolled in the 4-H Electric Program & in the Duke Energy Territory Attended NC 4-H Electric Congress Applications due in January

NC 4-H Honor Club Ages may apply May induct.05% of 4-H membership Application consists of: community servicecitizenship 4-H promotionleadership offices/committeesexhibits special 4-H activitiespresentations non 4-H activitiesprojects

Why Project Records? Shows growth in subject Learn to set goals Learn to keep records Transfer to cumulative records Recognition at Achievement Program $50 cash award for district winners

Getting Started Project Selection Sheets Project Manuals/Books (curriculum) Project Record Forms NC 4-H Achievement Form

Parts of a 4-H Record Section 1. My 4-H Plan Section 2. My 4-H _________ Record Section 3. Personal Touch/Express Yourself Section 4. My 4-H Story Section 5. My 4-H Activities (11-12) Section 4. 4-H Leadership (13-15 & 16-18) Section 5. 4-H Community Service (13-15 & 16-18) Section 6. 4-H Citizenship (13-15 & 16-18)

Personal Information Age as of January 1 of the current year Southwest Extension District Make sure parent and leader have signed FILL OUT COMPLETELY

My 4-H Plan 4-H Projects I want to make a lampApril I want to learn how a simple circuit worksApril I plan to give an Electric presentationJune I will make a skirt and blouseMar. I plan to enter the County Fashion RevueApril I will enter my skirt and blouse in the fairOct.

My 4-H Plan Other 4-H Activities I plan to enter the 4-H Talent ShowApril I want to go to 4-H CampJune I will enter the 4-H Foods ShowSept. I plan to enter the 4-H Photo ContestJune I will go to County Council Meetingsmonthly

My 4-H Plan Community Service I plan to help at the Soup Kitchen with County CouncilJan. I will visit nursing homes with my clubDec. Leadership I plan to run for a club officeNov. I will help w/ Summer Fun activitiesJune Citizenship I will write legislators about the lottery Feb. I want to attend a county commissioner meeting Oct.

My _____ 4-H Record (9-10) 1. Things learned and done 2. Favorite Part 3. Goals Accomplished 4. Show and Tell 5. Who helped you?

My ____ 4-H Record (11-12) 1. Things learned and done 2. What did you learn that you can use again? 3. How have you helped others in this project? 4-H Record of Accomplishments (13-15 & 16-18) Things done & knowledge gained.

Personal Touch/ Express Yourself Personal Touch (9-10 & 11-12) Up to six pages Include items about project in Section 2 Express Yourself (13-15 & 16-18) Story 2-6 pages 1-2 items, Up to 10 pages (including story) Include items about project in Section 2

Personal Touch Express Yourself Items Pictures showing involvement (better than pictures receiving awards) Artwork Poetry Page from Project Manual showing records kept or work completed Newspaper articles or newsletter items written by 4-H’er Video/Audio Tape – Two minutes

4-H Story Yourself Family School Hobbies 1 paragraph on each project completed PROOFREAD!

4-H Activities (11-12) Citizenship Community Service Leadership Other 4-H Activities such as: talent show fashion show presentations DO NOT re-enter information about the main project listed in section 2 Include Dates Accomplished

4-H Leadership (13-15 & 16-18) 4-H offices held 4-H committees served Teaching others Organizing activities You may include leadership in school, church, other activities if it relates to 4-H experiences Include Dates Accomplished

Community Service (13-15 & 16-18) Include any service projects completed with 4-H, school, church, etc. Litter Sweeps Soup Kitchen Walk-A-Thon Adopt-A-Child Letters to Service People Include Dates Accomplished

Citizenship (13-15 & 16-18) Learning about government and decision making processes that affect your community, country and world Flag etiquette Attend Commissioners’ Meeting Participate in Election Process Write letters to Representative/Senator Visiting National/Historic sites Include Dates Accomplished

Tips & Tid Bits Include everything you’ve done or learned in Section 2 Put record in a paper folder with clasps Write neatly or type, parents can help younger 4-H’ers Do not have to use form, but label each page appropriately with section heading Be creative Keep Your Project Records

Judging Judged at county level first, awards vary Judged at district level by overall category AnimalsEnv. Ed. Plants Healthy LifestylesDiscoveryCivic Ed. Consumer/FamilyComm./Exp. Art Pers. Dev./Lead.Science/Tech/Computer Each county may send two records per age group per category

Judging Plan Record Personal/ Express Story Activities15 Leadership15 Com Serv13 Citizenship13 Lead/Com Serv/Cit25

4-H Electric Cumulative Records There is no limit to the number of cumulative records submitted for judging to the state competition State Awards: Ages 13-15Ages Gold - $100Gold - $150 Silver - $50Silver - $100 Bronze - $25Bronze - $50

Cumulative Records I. Accomplishments in the __ Record Ia.“Major” Project Accomplishments only the last three year's accomplishments, beginning with the earliest year most important presentations, talks, exhibits, radio, tv, newspaper articles, tours, camps, judging events and workshops and any other learning experiences 2005Don’t Short Circuit Electric Presentation Manned Electric Exhibit at NC 4-H Gala 2006Taught Electric Kit for County Summer Ventures NC 4-H Electric Congress County Delegate Repaired lamps for elderly 2007Energy Efficiency Electric Presentation Wired ceiling fans for Habitat for Humanity Taught Rocket Circuitry for County Summer Ventures

Cumulative Records I. Accomplishments in the __ Record Ib.“Major” Project Knowledge & Skills The last three year's work, beginning with the earliest year 2005I learned how to read an electric meter I learned how to solder correctly 2006what is a parallel and series circuit the difference between volts, amps & watts 2007how to test grounded outlets how to determine cost of appliance operation Ic. “Major Project Awards & Recognition List significant awards and recognition you have received in this project area

Cumulative Records Other 4-H Accomplishments, Skills & Knowledge II. Other 4-H Accomplishments, Skills & Knowledge Accomplishments in any 4-H year not listed elsewhere in the NC 4-H Report Form For the entire 4-H career H County Talent Show participant 4-H Poultry Poster, 1 st place state H Career Poster, 2 nd place district WHEP, 4 th place state junior individual 2005Clothing Project Record, 2 nd place county Fashion Show participant 2004Farm City Week Committee County Council President 2003County Council Historian

Cumulative Records III. 4-H Leadership Leadership involves holding offices & serving on committees. It also can involve teaching workshops, volunteering at 4- H Day Camps, giving a club program, organizing events and meetings, recruiting new members, serving as an Ambassador, and motivating peers to set a goal and take action. The last three year's work, beginning w/ the earliest year 2005Club President Taught Sewing Workshop for County Summer Ventures 2006County Council President Participated in TRY-IT Training 2007Taught Parliamentary Procedures for County Council District Council Secretary-treasurer

Cumulative Records IV. 4-H Citizenship The last three year's work, beginning with the earliest year 2005Lobbied County Commissioners for Skateboard Park Attended School Board Meeting 2006Toured Washington DC Wrote to my NC Legislators about 4-H Camp 2007Delegate to NC Citizenship Focus Met with my NC Representative

Cumulative Records V. 4-H Community Service The last three year's work, beginning with the earliest year 2005Volunteered 50 hours at the Soup Kitchen Coordinated Samaritan’s Purse Project for club 2006Redecorated Recreation Room for nursing home Delivered 120 meals on wheels 2007Read 75 books for public library children’s time Collected 100 books for Head Start

Cumulative Records Express Yourself Up to three different methods of expressing yourself The maximum number of pages is 10 Must include a story of no more than 6 pages One or Two additional methods, must relate to “Major” Project in Section I (poem, photographs, teaching tools) Video- Two minutes will be reviewed. Does not count in the page limit of 10 total pages. Audio Tape-Two minutes will be reviewed. Does not count in the page limit of 10 total pages.

4-H Electric Project Activity Attend training at NC Volunteer Leaders Conference (1 st weekend in February) Attend East or West training in spring Attend Electric Congress training 20 free kits Additional kits $4 each

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