Record Books

Record Books are a great way to keep track of the activities you participated in and watch your growth in 4-H. It is highly recommended to complete your record book so you can get credit for all the work you did throughout the year.

General Tips:

If possible, record events (and especially project meetings) as they happen. If you don't have time or don't know how to do the official record book, just write down:

• • The date of the event

  • What you did / made

  • What you learned

Find dates from the following sources:

• • • Project leaders / members in your project

    • Events logged in the ORB by others

More help may be found in these places:

• • • Experienced members / adults

    • Latest record book manual (see below)

    • Ask other members to see what they have submitted in the past

    • Find Sample winning record books at the bottom of the page

Exclusively for Primary Members:

To receive stripes and special pins for the completed year, primary members may submit to the club leader a Personal Development Report Basic and Alameda County Primary Completion Form.