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Club Record Book Evaluation Competitions

New for the 2023-2024 4-H year, the Annual Project Report Forms (APR) and Record Book Cycle has changed and will cover July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. In following years they will run October 1st - September 30th, to better align with the Tulare County Fair project cycle.

4-H Record Books are first reviewed at the local level by 4-H Community Club/Unit Leaders and Project Leaders. Club level evaluation is based on the Danish system where 4-H Record Books are judged against a standard. Seals are awarded based on the member’s 4-H project work, personal growth and the book’s organization. Through their personal achievements and 4-H participation, members may earn Achievements through either the Star Rank recognition (for returning Intermediate and Senior members who have previously earned at least the Bronze Star) OR thorough the new SPARK, Emerald, and Impact Star system.

The Record Book and Achievement Programs are optional AND separate programs. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of both programs to maximize your growth and learning in 4-H.

The Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee provides a state approved evaluation rubric score sheets for Club use. All 4-H Clubs that host a Record Book Competition must use these evaluation forms.

Contact the County UCCE 4-H Office for the Club Record Book Administration Guide (available only to Club Leaders).

Tulare County 4-H Record Book Evaluation Competition

Members may submit their 4-H Record Books for county competition. Books are evaluated on the member’s 4-H work, leadership and citizenship development, and personal growth. County level evaluation is based on the Danish system with all books judged against a standard. Evaluators provide a critique and suggestions for future growth and involvement.

County Record Book Evaluation Competition will take place in October 2024.

Youth members wanting to participate in the County level evaluation, must submit their Record Book to the Club Leader, please check with your club leader for the due date.

County Record Book Evaluator Orientation

The California 4-H County Record Book Evaluator Orientation short course is designed for adult volunteers and senior member youth who volunteer at the county level to evaluate Record Books at County Competition. Youth members enter Record Book competitions as an optional opportunity to receive feedback on their 4-H record-keeping and 4-H skills development. The course gives an overview of the evaluation rubric, how to score and how to write helpful comments. You will receive an electronic badge and a certificate upon completion. Thank you for your time and talent to provide encouragement and support to 4-H youth.

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State Record Book Competition

For information regarding the State Record Book Competition, which is open to all Senior 4-H members (youth ages 14-19), see the State Record Book Competition page.