A 4-H Record Book is documentation of all 4-H activities at the club, county, and state level, in which a youth has attended and participated. This also includes community activities and the progress of a youth in each respective 4-H project. Many 4-H members will attest to the benefit and importance of Record Books and record keeping as they apply for higher education, prepare their resume, and submit applications for jobs.

Some 4-H clubs require members to keep Record Books, while some clubs do not. A yearly 4-H Record Book is required in order for a 4-H member to qualify for County Level awards, pins, scholarships, or award trips. 4-H Record Books should be filled out completely and accurately. Parents should oversee the member’s work, but the member must do his or her own writing or typing. Parents and project leaders should encourage each 4-H member to work on his or her Record Book throughout the year.

How to fill out the 4-H Record Book

• The 4–H Member’s How to Guide on the 4-H Record Book (PDF – 10 pages, 33KB)
  Directions & aids for filling out the permanent record.

Pages to Add to Your Record Book Every Year

• 4-H Project Record Sheet
• Animal Science Project Record Sheet (new revised)
• County Financial Animal Record
• Honors and Recognition Earned in 4-H Club Work
• Tally Sheet

Award Trips

Completing the Membership Evaluation (ME) forms are the first step in applying for a trip award. The second step is an in-person interview conducted in October. The following guidelines explain the use of the forms, who can apply, and the qualifications. 

Waukesha County Member Evaluation Guidelines

Higher Awards ME Form

State Conference ME Form

Scholarships

Scholarship Application Requirements

The Waukesha County 4-H Leaders’ Association Association has budgeted up to $10,000 for scholarships to be awarded to qualifying 4-H members. Applications are evaluated by a selection committee based on:  20% Scholastic Achievement, 40% 4-H Club Achievement, 20% 4-H County Achievement, 10% 4-H State & National Achievement, and 10% for Community and non 4-H Achievement. If you qualify, you will receive a scholarship award from $100 to a maximum of $1000.  Actual amount is proportional to the evaluation results. Scholarship awards will be announced at the Senior Member Recognition Event. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive an acknowledgement letter and form explaining additional requirements that must be met to receive the money. (See the sample letter and form for full details.)

Member Qualifications (Must meet all five qualifications)

1. Be an active Waukesha County 4-H member for the current 4-H year (Calendar year applying for scholarship).
2. Be a senior in high school or the year following graduation when applying.  (You may choose to be a 4-H member for one more 4-H year following high school graduation)
3. Completed at least three previous years (Sept. 1st to Aug. 31st) of Waukesha County 4-H membership.
4. Completed and turned in a Record Book for each of these three prior years.
5. Complete and turn in a Record Book for the current 4-H year to the 4-H office by the due date of April 30 (if the 30th is on a weekend, it is due the following Monday).

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