Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition 2017 Record Book Brochure Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties Requirements for Regional, State, and National Awards Requirements for College Scholarships Oregon State University Extension Service Clackamas County office 200 Warner-Milne Rd Oregon City OR 97045 Phone: 503-655-8635 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/ clackamas/4h/ Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday Friday Faculty: Wendy Hein Staff Support: Kelly Redwine Washington County office 1815 NW 169th Pl, Suite 1000 Beaverton OR 97006 Phone: 503-821-1119 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/ washington/4h/ Office Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Faculty: Pat Willis Staff Support: Darsy Schaal Multnomah County office 3880 SE 8th Ave, Suite 170 Portland OR 97202 Phone: 971-361-9620 http://extension.oregonstate.edu/ portland/4h/ Office Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 5:00 pm Monday - Friday Faculty: Maureen Hosty Staff Support: Courtney Lobo Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, familial or parental status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, reprisal, sex, sexual orientation, veteran s status, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. Oregon State University Extension Service is an AA/EOE/Veterans/Disabled. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please contact your local Extension office for information. The Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition Brochure is published annually in May for use by 4-H leaders, members, and parents enrolled in Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties. Materials contained in this brochure may be copied and distributed as appropriate for members. Additional copies may be requested from the Extension office. Page 1 Records DUE Monday, October 2, 2017 5:00 pm Local Extension office In 2017 record books are due at the Clackamas County, Multnomah, or Washington County Extension office by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 2, but will be accepted in drop boxes, where available, before 8:00 am on October 3. NO DROP BOX or other drop-off place is available in Multnomah County, members may use another county s drop box. Inside the Brochure Listed inside are regional, state, and national opportunities for all 4-H members enrolled in Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties who submit 4-H records for evaluation. County committees also evaluate member records for county awards, recognition, and scholarships. Page 4-H Member Awards & Recognition Calendar... 2 Why Are Record Books Important?... 3 Computerized Records... 3 How to Submit Records for Evaluation... 3 Assemble Your Records in this Order... 4 What Record Forms Do I Need?... 5 Criteria for Awarding Seals... 6 Criteria for Awarding Medals... 6 Tips for Preparing an Award Winning Record Book... 6 Special Awards Available Through Record Books... 7-8 College Scholarships... 9 2017 Application Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition... 10
4-H Member Awards & Recognition Calendar Leaders: Duplicate this information for your 4-H members now so they will know what is required for regional, state, and national 4-H recognition and awards. September 2017 How To Prepare A Competitive Record Book... for members, leaders, & parents 9 Saturday Clackamas County Extension annex 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 9 Saturday Washington County Fairgrounds (tentative) 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Records Evaluator Training... for anyone interested in being a Record Book Evaluator 9 Saturday Washington County Fairgrounds (tentative) 12:30 to 2:30 pm 16 Saturday Clackamas County Extension annex 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 26 Tuesday Clackamas County Extension annex 7:00 to 9:00 pm RSVP to your county Extension office is required. If no one RSVPs, clinics will be cancelled. Other times are available by appointment. All persons evaluating 4-H records are REQUIRED to attend a one-time METRO training session. Updates on Evaluation Day are provided annually as needed. If you have attended a METRO records evaluator training, and have evaluated records recently, you do not have to attend the 2017 training. However, there were changes to the permanent record in 2015, so experienced evaluators are strongly encouraged to come for refresher training. October 2017 2 Records Due, County Extension offices, 5:00 pm. In 2017 record books are due in the Extension office by 5:00 pm on Monday, October 2, but will be accepted in drop boxes, if available, before 8:00 am on October 3. NO DROP BOX or other after-hours drop-off place is available in Multnomah County. 7 Records Evaluation Day, Clackamas County Fair and Event Center November 2017 11 Washington and Multnomah County Recognition Program, 7:00 pm, Washington Co. Fairgrounds (tentative) 18 Clackamas County Recognition Program 6:30 to 9:30 pm, Clackamas County Event Center Pick up records at your local Awards & Recognition event. February 2018 20 State 4-H Resume for National Congress, applications for State 4-H and State Fair scholarships, applications for State 4-H Citizenship, Communication, and Leadership awards due to County or Extension offices by 4:00 pm. March 2018 1 State 4-H Resume for National Congress and applications for State 4-H and State Fair scholarships due to state office by 5:00 pm This brochure is produced by the Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee. Mary Hein, 503-232-0614 Annabelle Morgan, 503-645-2085 John Meisenhelder, 503-349-2689 Kelly Redwine, 503-655-8635 Janet Tilp, 503-925-8305 Wendy Hein - Advisor, 503-655-8635 Anyone interested in being a member of the Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition Committee, in being a records evaluator, or finding out more about Record Books is encouraged to contact anyone on the above list. Page 2
Why are Record Books Important? A member s record book is the key to many opportunities and awards. Certificates of recognition will be given for record keeping skills based on how well the member has communicated information about his/her 4-H work. REMEMBER, 4-H records help members to: 1. Establish goals 2. Measure their results (financial, personal) 3. Record a personal history How do I find the Record Forms? Use only official record forms; do not make up your own. For best results, use Mozilla Firefox for your browser. My 4-H Resume can be found online at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/info/forms/myresume. Print the regular.pdf version or download one of the fillable versions. You can choose to use the Word version or the Fillable.PDF version if you want to type your Resume. IMPORTANT: Follow the instructions on the website to save and use fillable forms. Once you fill up the first page of each section, you can download Individual Pages of each section from the state website. All 14 sections must be included and in correct numerical order even if there are no entries. Many project records are also available online. Go to http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/projects/home and click through to your project area. Look for Project Resources then files with the word Record in their titles. Print each record that you need. Most project records are now available as a Fillable.PDF. Be sure to save the file to your computer. What Other Materials/Forms do I need? Cover: use a flat ACCO cover; A green Member s Record cover may be purchased at Extension office for a small fee or you can find your own appropriate folder. Each member must complete the Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition 2017 Application, found on the last page of this brochure and online at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/ clackamas/4h/recordbooks. 4-H Story or Notes, use your own paper or My 4-H Notes form, 4-H 039R, available from the Extension office. Tab dividers; you can find these in any office supply store. Optional: Advancement program guides, available at the Extension office or on the state website in Project Resources. Advancement completion certificates may be available at your Extension office. How to Submit Your Records for Evaluation 1. Assemble your records in the order found on page 4. 2. Label your front cover in the upper right corner. You can use either a stick-on label or staple on a 3x5 index card. Your label should list your: Name Birthdate month, day, and year County 3. Submit records to your Extension office by October 2, 2017. Records are handled in a professional manner and are reviewed only by the evaluators, Awards & Recognition Committee members, and Extension office personnel. 2017 Graduates are encouraged to turn in Record Books! Contact your local Extension office if you need help finding or using computerized records. Page 3
Assemble Your Records in this Order Requirements & Options Dividers with secure, labeled tabs are required. Insert where shown. Use a separate divider for the permanent record (My 4-H Resume), the 4-H story, each project record, photos, and letters of recommendation (if applicable). 1. COVER: Label your front cover in the upper right corner. You can use either a stick-on label or staple on a 3x5 index card. Your label should list your Name, Birthdate, and County. Use a flat cover with the records well secured. DO NOT use a 3-ring binder. A good type of folder to use is either an Acco-type record folder/cover or the official 4-H Member s Record folders/covers available at the Extension office or from www.4-hmall.org for a nominal fee. 2. 2017 APPLICATION, METRO 4-H AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Complete the 2017 application found on the last page of this brochure. A new, current application page is required each year. This is the first page inside your records after the cover. DIVIDER: My 4-H Resume 3. MY 4-H RESUME: This record is to be current and is meant to include all 4-H and community activities in which you have participated up to the date of turning in your records. All categories, 1-14, must be included even if there are no entries. Use additional sheets if necessary. For more information on the Resume, see page 3. DIVIDER: My 4-H Story 4. MY 4-H STORY or NOTES (maximum six pages): A new story is required each year. It should include your 4-H experience over the past year. This can be in diary, journal or story form using either the official My 4-H Notes form, 4-H 039R, or your own paper. If your own paper is used, title the page My 4-H Story. May be typed or hand-written. Must be on one side of the page only, double-spaced, with a 1 ½ inch margin on the left side and a 1 inch margin on the right, top, and bottom of the page. If typed, use Times New Roman, Arial, or a similar font and 12 point type. DIVIDER(S): Examples: Horse Foods Photography Each project needs its own divider 5. PROJECT RECORDS: One project record form for every project in which you are enrolled and have participated in during the year just completed. New forms are required each year (for exceptions, see page 6). Remember that Leadership is a project and all leadership can be reported on 4-H Youth Leader Record (MAR 0408). 6. ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM RECORDS, ADVANCEMENT CERTIFICATES, AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT SAMPLES: Optional, but recommended. Place BEHIND respective project records without a divider. Participants in the photography project may include up to ten 8 ½ x 11 inch pages, one side only, of sample pictures taken in the 4-H photography project. Include these pictures behind your 4-H photography record. DIVIDER: If needed Photos 7. PHOTOS and NEWS CLIPPINGS: (Optional) You are encouraged to mount photos and news clippings on one side of up to six 8 ½ x 11 inch pages. Mount pictures on stiffer paper and including a description of what is taking place in each photo is encouraged. Photocopies or color print-outs are acceptable. Plastic protective sheets for photo pages are optional. Ribbons or other scrapbook items are not to be included. DIVIDER: If needed: Letters of Recommendation 8. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two required if applying for the Citizenship Award. Page 4
What Record Forms Do I Need This is a common question. This chart should help you figure out what project record forms you need to include. Remember to fill out new project records each year for each project in which you are enrolled. Records are available at the Extension office or online at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/4h/recordbooks (see page 3). Animal Science Projects Beef 1 : 4-H Beef Cow Production Record 5 Cavies (Guinea Pigs) 1 : Dairy Cattle 1 : 4-H Dairy Production Record 5 4-H Yearly Lactation Record 5 Dairy Goat 1 : 4-H Dairy Production Record 5 4-H Yearly Lactation Record 5 Dog 1 : 4-H Dog Project Record Fiber Goat 2 : Horse 1 : 4-H Horse Record 6 Llamas & Alpacas 2 : Meat Goat 1 : Pigeons and Doves 1, Poultry 1 : Pygmy Goat 1 : Sheep 1 : 4-H Ewe Production Record 5 Swine 1 : 4-H Sow Production Record 5 Rabbit 1 : 4-H Rabbit Production Record 5 4-H Buck Performance Record 5 Veterinary Science: My 4-H ( ) Project Record Do not include workbook(s) Expressive Arts Projects Dance: 4-H Dance Project Record Photography: My 4-H Photography Project Leathercraft: My Leathercraft Project Family & Community Science Projects Crocheting: 4-H Crocheting Member Record Foods and Nutrition 1 : 4-H Foods and Nutrition Record 3 Food Preservation: 4-H Food Preservation Record Knitting: 4-H Knitting Member Record Sewing/Clothing 1 : 4-H Clothing Record Horticulture Projects Gardening/Horticulture 1 : My 4-H Horticulture Record Science & Outdoors Projects Computer Project: 4-H Computer Project Record Archery, Shooting Sports 1 : 4-H Shooting Sports Record Entomology: 4-H Entomology Record Geology: 4-H Geology Record Sportfishing/Aquatic Science 1, All other Natural Science projects: 4-H Natural Science Project Record (411-01R) AND any applicable Data Sheets (411-02R through 07R, 413-01R, 423-01R, 441-001R, 443-01R) Leadership Projects 1 (enrolled in Leadership Development, Junior Leader, Teen Leader, 4-H Ambassador, &/or 4-H Camp Counselor projects): 4-H Youth Leader Record (MAR 0408) Available from Metro county offices and on the Clackamas website. All Other Projects My 4-H Project Record 1 This project has an advancement program 2 This project has an optional, county-only advancement program 3 This form is different for juniors/intermediates/seniors. Page 5 4 Fill out one for each market animal. 5 Fill out one for each producing animal for life of animal. 6 Fill out one for each project animal
Criteria for Awarding Seals All members will receive a recognition certificate and seal for achievement in record keeping skill. Members will be recognized at their county awards night program. Gold Seal - assembled in correct order and records appear complete, neat, clean, as legible as possible, and dividers used. Criteria for Awards Tips for preparing an awardwinning record book Records may be done with pencil, pen, or computer. Whichever method you choose, records should be neat and easy to read. Page protectors may only be used for photo pages. COVER: Flat, clean, labeled cover (no 3 ring binders). Silver Seal - assembled in close to correct order and when an attempt is made to complete the records in each area. Bronze Seal - awarded for records turned in and most sections represented. Criteria for Awarding Medals Members are eligible if they were an Intermediate or Senior in the 2016-17 4-H year. 1. Members may receive only one project medal per year. 2. If merited by outstanding accomplishment, members may receive the same medal once as an Intermediate and once as a Senior. 3. Member must be enrolled in the project area, or show expertise in one of the general areas, such as Achievement, Citizenship, Judging, Leadership, etc. 4. Record books are evaluated according to medal selection criteria: 4-H projects and activities:...50% 4-H leadership:...25% Citizenship/Community Service:...25% 5. Committee will look for growth and participation. 6. Members must participate in both Fashion Revue judging and public show to qualify for the Fashion Revue Medal. Page 6 APPLICATION PAGE: Be sure to use the 2017 version Fill out completely All signatures required MY 4-H RESUME: MUST USE CORRECT STATE FORM FOR ALL ENTRIES SINCE 2015. If previous years have not been transferred, place your old Permanent Records behind the Resume. Include items which are in correct categories, upto-date, and show growth and expansion in participation - something new each year. 4-H STORY OR NOTES: Talks about the year just completed (2016-17 4-H year). Reflects specific 4-H experiences in your project areas, citizenship, and leadership. Can be in diary, journal, or story form. PROJECT RECORDS: A record for each project (including leadership) for the year just completed (2016-17 4-H year) Record is accurate in columns and figures, complete, up-to-date, reflects clearly stated goals, and records are dated. If there is a space for a signature, it must be signed. OPTIONAL: Judges enjoy seeing advancements, photos of you and your project, and newspaper clippings in their appropriate places in your book. GENERAL APPEARANCE: Legibility Neatness Dividers between content areas Assembled in correct order
County Medals Medals Available Through Record Books Members who were Intermediates or Seniors in the previous year All medals, except those donated by local groups, are provided by Friends of Oregon 4-H, Oregon 4-H Foundation, state and national donors. All medals are subject to availability, those marked with * are in very limited supply. County medals and projects they fit: Achievement exceptional work in project(s) Agriculture animal science, horticulture, tractor projects Beef beef cattle Bicycle bicycle Biological Sciences any project relating to the biological sciences * Bread food and nutrition Cake Decorating - cake decorating Cats cats Cavy cavy Child Care & Development child development Citizenship & Civic Education all 4-H members Clothing & Textiles clothing, knitting, and crocheting Communications all 4-H members Community Service all 4-H members Computer Science - computers and programming Computer Technology computers * Conservation all 4-H members Consumer and Family Sciences any project relating to Home Economics Consumer Education any project applying knowledge of consumerism Cooking Foods and Nutrition Dairy dairy cattle * Dairy Foods foods & nutrition Demonstrations participation in presentations Dogs dog, guide dog Electricity electrical energy Engines, Tractors & Field Equipment tractors and equipment Entomology & Bees entomology, beekeeping Environmental Stewardship - conservation, natural science Equine Science - horses, vet science, hippology Fashion Revue participation in Fashion Revue judging and public show required Fine Arts - Art, Photography, Fiber Art, Creative Writing Food & Nutrition Foods, Food Preservation Food Preservation * food preservation & outdoor cookery Food Science Foods, Food Preservation Forestry forestry Gardening/Horticulture horticulture Goats all goats Guide Dog - guide dog Healthy Living projects relating to human health; all 4-H members Herpetology - herpetology pets Hippology - participation in the horse hippology contest Home Environment Designing Spaces project Horse horse Industrial Arts science and engineering projects Judging participation in judging contests Lamp of Knowledge any project emphasizing research and knowledge Leadership leadership project & all members involved in leadership Llamas llamas Music - Performing art music Outdoor Education & Recreation any project with focus on outdoors or recreation Performing Arts performing art 4-H project Personal Development any personal development or leadership project Pets small animals & pets Photography & Video photography, videography Physical Science any project relating to the physical sciences Plant Science horticulture Poultry poultry Public Speaking participation in public speaking Rabbits rabbits Robotics Robotics, LEGO Robotics Safety any project that emphasized safety Sheep sheep Shooting Sports any 4-H shooting sports project Swine swine Technology & Engineering any project relating to technology and engineering Veterinary Science veterinary science Visual Arts art, fiber arts, leathercraft, ceramics Waterfowl - poultry (ducks, geese, etc.) Wildlife & Fisheries wildlife and fisheries Wood Science wood science Page 7
Special Awards Available Through Record Books State awards are subject to change State 4-H Citizenship Award Nominee 4-H Age 12 and up Record Book Evaluation Required State 4-H Communication Award Nominee Separate application required due Feb. 20 State 4-H Leadership Award Nominee These state level awards will be presented to an Intermediate and a Senior 4-H member who demonstrates outstanding contribution in the areas of Citizenship, Communication, or Leadership. County nomination will be based on record books submitted for the October evaluation. To be considered at the state level, nominees must submit an application by February 20 to the county office. Members can apply for only one award each year. The State 4-H Recognition Committee will review the county nominations and select the winner and honorable mention winners. Winners will be announced at the 4-H Summer Conference in June. http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/programs/recognition/member. Statewide 4-H Ambassador Team Age 14-18 Training Application Required The State Ambassador team is made up of 10-20 outstanding 4-H members and is run out of the state 4-H office. You must be at least 14 to apply to be a State Ambassador. Ambassador team members are selected at Summer Conference and can be reappointed each year until they graduate. Although it is an honor to be selected as a state ambassador, this is a working position. Ambassadors are expected to attend and actively participate in at least half of all yearly activities. Selection for the Statewide Team is based on the application, participation in the training, and an interview conducted during Summer Conference. The Application includes the member s My 4-H Resume, but submitting your records in October is not a requirement to participate in this opportunity. Ambassador Training applications are due in May and are available at your county Extension office or online: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/programs/ambassadors. 4-H Metropolitan Citizenship Award 2+ Years 4-H Required 2 Letters of Recommendation Required Age 15 and up Record Book Evaluation Required The 4-H Metropolitan Citizenship Award will be presented to a maximum of two youth in each county who exhibit the qualities of dependability, citizenship/community service, leadership and patriotism. Must have 2.0 GPA or above. Two letters of recommendation made by adults must be included in the back of your record book behind a tab marked LETTERS OF RECOMENDATION. Letters should address the member s dependability, motivation, attitudes and citizenship activities. These may not be made by family members. This award may be received only once as a 4-H member. http://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/sites/default/files/citizenshipaward.pdf. Youth Leadership Award Age 15-18 Record Book Evaluation Required This award recognizes up to two youth from each county who have demonstrated emerging leadership. Candidates should demonstrate leadership that involved risk and stretching; should demonstrate a different kind of leadership than they did as an intermediate member. Award item varies by county. http://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/sites/default/files/idareyouaward.pdf 4-H National Congress 3+ Years 4-H Required Record Book Evaluation Required Age 15-18 Separate application required due Feb. 20 The Metro Awards & Recognition Committee will select nominees for the 2017 4-H National Congress. Selection for a trip to Congress is an exceptional honor based on the member s achievement in 4-H projects, leadership, communications, citizenship and community service as presented in the State 4-H Resume. County selection will be based on record books submitted for the October evaluation. To be considered at the state level, nominees must submit the application February 20 to the county office. Finalists will be invited to interview at 4-H Summer Conference and trip winners will be announced in June. http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/special-events/nat-4h-congress. Page 8
College Scholarships Scholarships, subject to funding, are available to college-bound 4-H members, through Record Books and through separate applications. This information is current as of April 2017. Washington County Scholarships Record Book Evaluation required Due October 2 2018 Graduates Separate application required due April 2 The Megargel 4-H Scholarship and the Washington County 4-H Record Book Scholarships are offered to high school seniors who have completed two years of active membership as Washington County 4-H members and are currently active Washington County 4-H members. Applicants for the Record Book Scholarship must have turned in their record books by the October deadline of their senior year in high school or as a home schooler. By doing so, they will qualify to receive the application information on or before March 1. Applicants must then submit their My 4-H Resume (updated and complete through March 31) and other application documents by April 1 of that year or by the next business day if that is on a weekend. The Megargel 4-H Scholarship is available to all high school seniors by separate application. The requirements for this scholarship will be listed in the county newsletter in January or February. Applications are also due April 1 or the next business day following April 1. Preference will be given to those with more than one project area. The recipients must be enrolling in an accredited college, university, community college, technical school, or certification program by fall of the current or following year. Number of scholarships and amounts are determined annually and are dependent upon funding raised through the Walk-athon and endowment funds. Clackamas County Scholarships Record Book Evaluation Required Due October 2 2018 graduates Clackamas County scholarships are provided by project advisories and private donors. Amounts vary. They are awarded based on the content of record books turned in October 2. Some scholarships are project-specific, while others are open to all qualifying 4-Hers. Members must be in their last year of high school to apply. Winners are announced at the Awards and Recognition event on November 18. State 4-H Scholarships Separate application required 2018 graduates Due to county Extension office February 20 Application for the State 4-H Scholarships My 4-H Resume, My 4-H Story, a copy of high school grades, and an official copy of SAT or ACT scores. Detailed instructions are provided on the scholarship application form. Applications are submitted to the applicant s County Extension office by the due date established by the County. Counties then forward approved scholarship applications with a county nomination form to the State 4-H office by March 1. Please be sure you meet eligibility criteria before selecting scholarships you are applying for. For a list of available scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application details, go to http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/programs/recognition/scholarship/state. Fairs 4-H Scholarships Separate application required 2018 graduates Due to county Extension office February 20 These scholarships are open to 4-H members who have exhibited at county and/or state fairs. Applications must include school transcripts, and two reference forms. They must be accompanied by an essay that explains the benefits of fair participation for youth and why such opportunities should continue in the future, as well as outlining your educational and career plans. Also required is a summary of your leadership and exhibits at pre-fairs, county fair, and state fair. Application forms and scholarship details can be found online at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/programs/recognition/scholarship/county. Judith K. Hofer Scholarship Separate application required Students enrolling or enrolled at OSU Due to State 4-H office March 1 Applicant must have been enrolled in a 4-H program for a minimum of five years. There is no financial need requirement. Recipient must be a female student majoring, or intending to major in Merchandising Management in the Department of Design and Human Environment (DHE) at OSU. Interested applicants can download the application from the 4-H website, at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/programs/recognition/scholarship/state. Additional scholarship opportunities Requirements vary Check the webpage for independent research on non-4-h scholarship opportunities. http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/outreach/scholarships separate applications required Deadlines vary Page 9
Metro 4-H Awards & Recognition Section 1 Insert this as the first page inside your record book. Basic Information 2017 Application Name Phone Address City Zip Years completed in 4-H Email(s) In 2016-17, I was a 4-H Junior 4-H Intermediate 4-H Senior Is this your 1 st year submitting your records for evaluation?: Yes No Project(s) enrolled and participated in for the year just completed: Clubs involved in: Section 2 Awards for which you want to be considered Awards are described in the 2017 Awards Brochure. Use your Age and Grade (below) to determine eligibility. Circle Age on September 1, 2017: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19+ Circle Grade in fall of 2017: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 grad other: Check the awards for which you want to be considered. County Recognition Medals (4-H Age 13 and up). See medals list in this brochure. Consider me for the following medals: Medals I have won in the past: State Awards (4-H Age 12 and up who are enrolling in 2017-18) please specify one: Citizenship Communication Leadership 4-H Metropolitan Citizenship Award (4-H Age 15 and up) GPA Two letters of recommendation must be included can win this award only once. Youth Leadership Award (Age 15-18) can win this award only once. National 4-H Congress (Age 15-18) minimum 3 years in 4-H including current year, can be nominated multiple years, but can attend only once. Statewide 4-H Ambassador Team (4-H Age 14 and up) Application due May 2018. County College Scholarship (graduating in 2017) see page 9 of Metro Record Book Brochure for requirements GPA SAT score ACT score Will you be applying to Oregon State University?: Yes No Undecided Other (list) Section 3 Record Review & Signatures These records are the work of the member and have been reviewed by the member, leader, and parent. Signature of member completing this record book Date 4-H Leader Signature (required even if Leader is also Parent) Date Phone Parent Signature (required even if Parent is also Leader) Date Phone