august, 2007
Look inside to find out opportunities available for awards, trips and recognition. This packet includes all of the information that you would need to take your 4-H Experience to the next level of opportunity and recognition. All of the opportunities in this packet are recognized in one way or another during our 4-H Achievement Event in the fall. Application Deadline: August 31st by 4pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County 4-H Office. Enclosed with this packet are the following: Cloverbud Awards -- please note that only the Cloverbuds who apply will receive an award! Award & Recognition Guidelines 4-H’ers Award Check List Extra Project Report Form (in case you forgot to complete one) Honor Award Trip Form The I Dare You Award Form Application for Marilyn Lee and Wayne Woodard Memorial Trophies How Do You Apply? 1. Review the Award & Recognition Guidelines. 2. Pick out what awards you qualify for – make sure you have completed the Project Report Form. 3. Complete the 4-H Award Check List. 4. Fill out the pink Project Form sheets. If you need help, ask a parent, but DO NOT have your parent fill out these sheets for you! Any sheets that are completed by a parent will not be chosen for an award. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the 4-H Office at 376-5270. 5. If you are applying for the Honor Award Trips, The I Dare You Award, Leadership, Citizenship and/or Achievement, use the correct form and complete the required essay. 6. Return required forms to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st, no later than 4 p.m. NOTE: If more forms are needed, they can be copied, picked up at the 4-H office or found on the CCE website at http://ccelewis.org/ Please contact the 4-H Office (376-5270) with questions.
DEADLINE MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m.!
Name:______________________________________ Age____________ Club:________________________________________________________ All Cloverbuds who fill this application out will receive an award at the Achievement Ceremony Due to the 4H Office by Monday, August 31st, no later than 4:00 p.m. **Must be completed by the Cloverbud! If you have any questions or concerns, call the 4H Office at 376-5270** Cloverbuds, please answer the following question. If you need additional space, you may attach a piece of paper:
What was your favorite project and why? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Current Year’s Work Only Due Monday, August 31, 2015 - no later than 4 p.m. Name:
Grade last year
Club: Please check the area(s) in which you want to be considered for a County Award. A PROJECT REPORT FORM (handed in to the 4-H Office by your leader or if you did not fill one out, included in this packet) must be completed. If you are applying for Achievement, Citizenship and/or Leadership a separate essay is required for each of the three areas. Remember the essay must relate to the area of application and are about the current year only. The Award Trip and/or The I Dare You Award requires a concise essay about your time in 4-H. Achievement*
Gardening & Horticulture
Aerospace & Astronomy
Goat
Agricultural
Healthy Lifestyle/Fitness
Beef
Home Environment
Cavy
Horse
Citizenship*
Leadership*
Clothing & Textiles
Pets
Computer Technology
Photography
Consumer Education
Poultry
Creative/Visual Arts (Arts & Crafts)
Public Speaking
Dairy
Rabbit
Dog
Safety
Electricity
Sheep
Entomology & Bees
Shooting Sports
Env. Stewardship/Conservation
Swine
Fashion Revue
Tractor, Engines & Field Equip./Auto.
Food & Nutrition
Veterinary Science
Forestry
Wildlife & Fisheries
Award Trip and/or I Dare You*
Wood Science
*Remember to attach an essay - (must be a different essay for each area, relating to the award applied for).
To be considered a 4-H’er must show growth in the particular project area. ACHIEVEMENT OBJECTIVES: (Include essay)
Overall high accomplishment in the 4-H program. Development of leadership, broad knowledge of a variety of 4-H projects and personal development. Include essay as noted. Include achievement both in and out of 4-H.
AEROSPACE & ASTRONOMY OBJECTIVES: Acquire knowledge of telescope operating procedures. Learn constellations and develop awareness of the solar system. AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: BEEF OBJECTIVES:
CAVY OBJECTIVES: CITIZENSHIP OBJECTIVES: (Include essay)
Emphasis in a variety of agricultural projects and topics. Experiences on up-todate methods and improved practices. Production and management of beef breeding, feeding and marketing. Learn basic principles by owning and/or caring for and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. Acquire skills in the raising of cavy through ownership and care.
Citizenship is the relationship between you and others. It is demonstrated by community service projects, leadership for activities and offices held. Learning about the role as an involved member of one’s community, state, nation and world. Citizenship activities in the home, club, community and county. Include essay as noted.
CLOTHING & TEXTILES OBJECTIVES: Develop skills in planning, coordinating, purchasing and caring for a wardrobe. Clothing construction is emphasized. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVES: Develop skills to confidently use a computer to design professional looking printed materials, animated presentations and interactive websites. CONSUMER EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: Learn and practice consumer decision-making skills. To develop competent consumers. Wise price and quality comparisons of many purchases may relate to other project areas. CREATIVE-VISUAL ARTS (ARTS & CRAFTS) The broad range of project areas that involve completion of at least 6 art/craft OBJECTIVES: projects. Projects could be in skill areas such as macramé, ceramics, counted cross stitch, quilting, stenciling, carving, batik, other fabric arts and manipulation of plastic & tactile materials. DAIRY OBJECTIVES: Looking at dairy animal selection, feeding, marketing, production, rearing heifers, and/or breeding. Participation in judging, showmanship and other countywide events and clinics. DOG OBJECTIVES: Responsibility for the care and training of a dog, including health, grooming, feeding and obedience training. Guide dog participants are also eligible for this.
ELECTRICITY OBJECTIVES:
Develop an understanding of the electrical principles used in home wiring, motors, and small appliances. Learn about and make simple home electrical repair. Demonstrate safe electrical practices.
ENTOMOLOGY & BEES OBJECTIVES: The study of insects through identification, observation and collection. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP/CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES: Includes issues relating to our air, waste disposal, water, soil, forests, fish and wildlife. Issues on pollution, hunting reserves, litter, wildlife habitat improvement and beautification are a part of this area. FASHION REVUE OBJECTIVES: Emphasis on self-expression through modeling and accessorizing outfits that have either been constructed by the 4-H member or been approved as a purchased clothing consumer education project. Consumer buying habits and personal hygiene are also criteria. FOOD NUTRITION OBJECTIVES: Appreciation of the importance of selecting foods for a balanced diet and skills in planning, preparing, purchasing and/or serving attractive, nutritious meals and snacks. FORESTRY OBJECTIVES: Developing an appreciation for forests and woodlands through tree planting, proper forest care and clean harvesting. Also tree identification, forest protection and career exploration. GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Home garden production of flowers and vegetables and practice of up-to-date techniques. Also harvest may be marketed. Indoor gardening is included here. GOAT OBJECTIVES: The production and management of goat projects. Participation in county events. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/FITNESS OBJECTIVES: Practice personal habits related to fitness, nutrition and health. Maintain and enjoy good health and find ways to improve health of families and communities. May concentrate on first aid skills, planning nutritious diets, and learning and sharing knowledge about physical well-being. HOME ENVIRONMENT OBJECTIVES: Acquire skills in planning, coordinating, purchasing/constructing and caring for home furnishings. Decision making and quality comparison skills are emphasized. HORSE OBJECTIVES:
LEADERSHIP OBJECTIVES: (Include essay)
Horse care and showmanship skills. Developing knowledge about horse physiology, veterinary needs, equipment, show management, etc. Participation in county clinics, events and programs. Develop leadership skills and gain self-confidence. Strengthen local 4-H units by becoming involved in leadership responsibilities and encouraging other youth to do so. Leadership can be provided at the club, county and state levels. Include essay as noted.
PETS OBJECTIVES: PHOTOGRAPHY OBJECTIVES: POULTRY OBJECTIVES:
Acquire skills in raising and managing one or more different pet specie (e.g. llama, cat, fish, & ferret). Develop knowledge about health, housing, nutrition, etc. Photography project skills in taking and/or developing pictures. Development of creative and artistic abilities. Incubation, brooding, rearing, egg grading and/or meat production and other management aspects of poultry husbandry.
PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES: Developing skills and confidence in speaking out, through the Public Presentation program, radio and TV appearances, being an emcee, room host or speaking in school, church, etc. RABBIT OBJECTIVES: SAFETY OBJECTIVES:
SHEEP OBJECTIVES:
Production and management of rabbit projects. Participation in countywide events. Safety for the youth, for the family, for the club and the community. Activities and learning can concentrate on projects areas: fire, bicycle, food, automotive, mechanical, etc. Production and management of sheep breeding, feeding and marketing. Participation in countywide events.
SHOOTING SPORTS OBJECTIVES: Acquire knowledge of gun parts, safe loading and unloading procedures, proper shooting positions, and overall safe handling of firearms. Recognize and correct unsafe gun handling and shooting procedures in oneself and others. SWINE OBJECTIVES: Production and management of swine management, feeding and marketing. Participation in countywide events. TRACTOR, ENGINES & FIELD EQUIPMENT/AUTOMOTIVE OBJECTIVES: Appreciation of safe driving, mechanical understanding, costs, careers in these areas. Learn and observe farm safety in order to safely operate the mentioned machines. VETERINARY SCIENCE OBJECTIVES: The study of live animals, physiology, reproduction and diseases. Completion of and participation in animal science clinics. WILDLIFE & FISHERIES OBJECTIVES: Develop an appreciation of the need to manage wildlife and fisheries habitats and populations to insure future maintenance and use. WOOD SCIENCE OBJECTIVES:
Development of safe skills in handling hand and power tools, learning to use wood and wood products, exploring career possibilities.
COUNTY ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE At the end of the 4-H year each member receives an achievement certificate for the number of years they have been a 4-H member. These are presented to each 4-H’er at the Annual Achievement Day event, based on Project Report Form submitted by the club’s organizational leader. Cloverbuds receive Cloverbud certificates.
TRIP An Honor Award Trip form must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity. Include your participation during your entire 4-H tenure. CAPITAL DAYS (Dates Pending: Between March and June 2015) Two 4-H’ers are selected to represent the county to visit the state capital in Albany, legislatures and other points of interest. Most counties in the state participate in this program. 4-H’ers must be in at least ninth grade during the 2015-16 school year to apply for this trip.
I DARE YOU AWARD OLDER TEENS are encouraged to apply (must have completed tenth grade). Up to two tenured 4-H’ers can be recognized annually This national leadership award has been designed to recognize youth who have demonstrated qualities of leadership, excellence in character, and who have potential for effective future leadership. The award is to encourage young people to lead creative, purposeful lives by developing their own talents and capacities to the utmost. 4-H’ers must be in high school to be considered for this award. This award is sponsored by: Lewis County 4-H & The American Youth Foundation. To apply write a concise essay on your involvement in 4-H. Include your participation during your entire 4-H tenure. Include your name, club, number of years in 4-H, project information, offices held, awards won, county & state fair involvement, bowls, clothing revues, public presentations and any other information pertinent to the award.
MARILYN LEE MEMORIAL AWARD **See attached application WAYNE WOODARD MEMORIAL AWARD **See attached application
THE JOHN KENEALY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD The John Kenealy Sportsmanship Award is given in memory of John Kenealy. The award will be given to a deserving Lewis County 4-H’er who has completed at least one year of the equine project area. To be eligible for the award the 4-H’er must complete an essay describing why they think they are deserving of this ‘sportsmanship’ award. The essay must describe their experiences in the equine project area and how these experiences have enhanced their own sportsmanship traits. The essay is due to the 4-H office no later than August 31st and will be evaluated by the 4-H Program Committee.
OTHER AWARDS The following five awards DO NOT require an application: Lisa Porter Spirit Award, Most Improved Dairy Member, Honor Secretary, News Reporter and Club Competition. These awards will be presented to qualified 4-H’ers.
Objective: To recognize dedication to the 4-H dairy program. Actively participate in programs, helping others, though the individual may not excel for honors in activities.
Objective: To recognize a 4-H member who has enhanced their skills through continued participation in 4-H Dairy activities.
Awards are given to club secretaries and independent members who file 10 of 12 monthly reports to the 4-H Office by 10th of following month.
Based on evaluation of club news reporters scrapbook that is completed by the 4-H’er, not by a parent. Scrapbooks must be submitted to 4-H office by August 31st - 4:00 p.m. (same deadline as County Award form). Award based on neatness, number and depth of articles.
All clubs will be considered for one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Points are collected based on recorded activities etc. These are compiled from monthly secretary’s report. Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd are listed respectively - $75 for a Club Party, $50 for a Club Party and $25 for a Club Party.
All independent members will be considered for one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Points are collected based on recorded activities etc. These are compiled from submitted monthly secretary’s report. Awards are given for 1st ($15), 2nd ($10), & 3rd ($5).
Due to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. All 4-H’ers interested in being considered for the I Dare You Award are requested to complete this form annually. Older teens are encouraged to apply–must have completed 10th grade. Name: Address: Phone:
Age:
4-H Club:
Date of Birth: Year in School:
Years as a Cloverbud:
Years in 4-H:
Write a concise essay on your involvement in 4-H during your entire 4-H tenure. Include your name, club, # of years in 4-H, project information, offices held, awards won, county & state fair involvement, bowls, clothing revues, public presentations and any other information pertinent to the award. Feel free to add additional pages if needed.
LEADER STATEMENT Member:
Award Applied For:
This separate page may be given to the 4-H club leader to briefly explain why the youth should be considered for the I Dare You Award. This page is to be sent to the 4-H office by the leader, detached from the application.
Leader’s Signature:
Due to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st - 4:00 p.m. All 4-H’ers interested in being considered for the Capital Days Honor Award Trip are requested to complete this form annually. Name: Address: Phone: 4-H Club: Years as a Cloverbud:
Age:
Date of Birth: Year in School: Years in 4-H:
Share in your own words how being in 4-H has influenced you as a person. Why are you applying for this award trip? Upon your return from the trip, how would you expand your involvement in 4-H? Include your participation during your entire 4-H tenure. Public presentations, county and state fair participation, judging and quiz bowls, clothing revues, leadership activities in & out of 4-H, trips you participated in, and other awards should be listed. Please feel free to add additional pages if needed.
LEADER STATEMENT Member:
Award Applied For:
This separate page may be given to the 4-H club leader to briefly explain why the youth should be considered for the Capital Days trip. This page is to be sent to the 4-H office by the leader, detached from the application.
Leader’s Signature
Due to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st by 4:00 pm
Name:
Age:
Years in Horse Project: AWARDS AVAILABLE:
Club:
Marilyn Lee Memorial Award – 13 years & under Wayne Woodard Memorial Award – 14 years & over
All members please mark each activity participated in during the 2014-2015 4-H YEAR: ACTIVITY
CLUB
COUNTY
DISTRICT
STATE
CLINIC
COUNTY FAIR
HORSE BOWL HORSE JUDGING PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS CLOSED SHOW FAIR CLEANUP COUNTY FAIR STATE FAIR JR. SUPERINTENDENT TACK SALE VET SCIENCE HARVEST FEST FEBRUARY FUN DAY HORSE CAMP COUNTY WORKSHOPS COMMUNITY SERVICE List i.e. road clean up, St. Jude’s tree planting, door hangers, etc
4-H FUND RAISING List i.e. cheese sale, car washes, can drives, etc
OTHER 4-H HORSE ACTIVITIES Please list anything else you wish to share
Member Signature:
Parent Signature:
STATE FAIR
ROOM HOST
HELPED
SHOWED
# ATTENDED
DEADLINE MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m.!
Name:______________________________________ Age____________ Club:________________________________________________________ All Cloverbuds who fill this application out will receive an award at the Achievement Ceremony Due to the 4H Office by Monday, August 31st, no later than 4:00 p.m. **Must be completed by the Cloverbud! If you have any questions or concerns, call the 4H Office at 376-5270** Cloverbuds, please answer the following question. If you need additional space, you may attach a piece of paper:
What was your favorite project and why? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Current Year’s Work Only Due Monday, August 31, 2015 - no later than 4 p.m. Name:
Grade last year
Club: Please check the area(s) in which you want to be considered for a County Award. A PROJECT REPORT FORM (handed in to the 4-H Office by your leader or if you did not fill one out, included in this packet) must be completed. If you are applying for Achievement, Citizenship and/or Leadership a separate essay is required for each of the three areas. Remember the essay must relate to the area of application and are about the current year only. The Award Trip and/or The I Dare You Award requires a concise essay about your time in 4-H. Achievement*
Gardening & Horticulture
Aerospace & Astronomy
Goat
Agricultural
Healthy Lifestyle/Fitness
Beef
Home Environment
Cavy
Horse
Citizenship*
Leadership*
Clothing & Textiles
Pets
Computer Technology
Photography
Consumer Education
Poultry
Creative/Visual Arts (Arts & Crafts)
Public Speaking
Dairy
Rabbit
Dog
Safety
Electricity
Sheep
Entomology & Bees
Shooting Sports
Env. Stewardship/Conservation
Swine
Fashion Revue
Tractor, Engines & Field Equip./Auto.
Food & Nutrition
Veterinary Science
Forestry
Wildlife & Fisheries
Award Trip and/or I Dare You*
Wood Science
*Remember to attach an essay - (must be a different essay for each area, relating to the award applied for).
To be considered a 4-H’er must show growth in the particular project area. ACHIEVEMENT OBJECTIVES: (Include essay)
Overall high accomplishment in the 4-H program. Development of leadership, broad knowledge of a variety of 4-H projects and personal development. Include essay as noted. Include achievement both in and out of 4-H.
AEROSPACE & ASTRONOMY OBJECTIVES: Acquire knowledge of telescope operating procedures. Learn constellations and develop awareness of the solar system. AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: BEEF OBJECTIVES:
CAVY OBJECTIVES: CITIZENSHIP OBJECTIVES: (Include essay)
Emphasis in a variety of agricultural projects and topics. Experiences on up-todate methods and improved practices. Production and management of beef breeding, feeding and marketing. Learn basic principles by owning and/or caring for and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. Acquire skills in the raising of cavy through ownership and care.
Citizenship is the relationship between you and others. It is demonstrated by community service projects, leadership for activities and offices held. Learning about the role as an involved member of one’s community, state, nation and world. Citizenship activities in the home, club, community and county. Include essay as noted.
CLOTHING & TEXTILES OBJECTIVES: Develop skills in planning, coordinating, purchasing and caring for a wardrobe. Clothing construction is emphasized. COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVES: Develop skills to confidently use a computer to design professional looking printed materials, animated presentations and interactive websites. CONSUMER EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: Learn and practice consumer decision-making skills. To develop competent consumers. Wise price and quality comparisons of many purchases may relate to other project areas. CREATIVE-VISUAL ARTS (ARTS & CRAFTS) The broad range of project areas that involve completion of at least 6 art/craft OBJECTIVES: projects. Projects could be in skill areas such as macramé, ceramics, counted cross stitch, quilting, stenciling, carving, batik, other fabric arts and manipulation of plastic & tactile materials. DAIRY OBJECTIVES: Looking at dairy animal selection, feeding, marketing, production, rearing heifers, and/or breeding. Participation in judging, showmanship and other countywide events and clinics. DOG OBJECTIVES: Responsibility for the care and training of a dog, including health, grooming, feeding and obedience training. Guide dog participants are also eligible for this.
ELECTRICITY OBJECTIVES:
Develop an understanding of the electrical principles used in home wiring, motors, and small appliances. Learn about and make simple home electrical repair. Demonstrate safe electrical practices.
ENTOMOLOGY & BEES OBJECTIVES: The study of insects through identification, observation and collection. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP/CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES: Includes issues relating to our air, waste disposal, water, soil, forests, fish and wildlife. Issues on pollution, hunting reserves, litter, wildlife habitat improvement and beautification are a part of this area. FASHION REVUE OBJECTIVES: Emphasis on self-expression through modeling and accessorizing outfits that have either been constructed by the 4-H member or been approved as a purchased clothing consumer education project. Consumer buying habits and personal hygiene are also criteria. FOOD NUTRITION OBJECTIVES: Appreciation of the importance of selecting foods for a balanced diet and skills in planning, preparing, purchasing and/or serving attractive, nutritious meals and snacks. FORESTRY OBJECTIVES: Developing an appreciation for forests and woodlands through tree planting, proper forest care and clean harvesting. Also tree identification, forest protection and career exploration. GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Home garden production of flowers and vegetables and practice of up-to-date techniques. Also harvest may be marketed. Indoor gardening is included here. GOAT OBJECTIVES: The production and management of goat projects. Participation in county events. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/FITNESS OBJECTIVES: Practice personal habits related to fitness, nutrition and health. Maintain and enjoy good health and find ways to improve health of families and communities. May concentrate on first aid skills, planning nutritious diets, and learning and sharing knowledge about physical well-being. HOME ENVIRONMENT OBJECTIVES: Acquire skills in planning, coordinating, purchasing/constructing and caring for home furnishings. Decision making and quality comparison skills are emphasized. HORSE OBJECTIVES:
LEADERSHIP OBJECTIVES: (Include essay)
Horse care and showmanship skills. Developing knowledge about horse physiology, veterinary needs, equipment, show management, etc. Participation in county clinics, events and programs. Develop leadership skills and gain self-confidence. Strengthen local 4-H units by becoming involved in leadership responsibilities and encouraging other youth to do so. Leadership can be provided at the club, county and state levels. Include essay as noted.
PETS OBJECTIVES: PHOTOGRAPHY OBJECTIVES: POULTRY OBJECTIVES:
Acquire skills in raising and managing one or more different pet specie (e.g. llama, cat, fish, & ferret). Develop knowledge about health, housing, nutrition, etc. Photography project skills in taking and/or developing pictures. Development of creative and artistic abilities. Incubation, brooding, rearing, egg grading and/or meat production and other management aspects of poultry husbandry.
PUBLIC SPEAKING OBJECTIVES: Developing skills and confidence in speaking out, through the Public Presentation program, radio and TV appearances, being an emcee, room host or speaking in school, church, etc. RABBIT OBJECTIVES: SAFETY OBJECTIVES:
SHEEP OBJECTIVES:
Production and management of rabbit projects. Participation in countywide events. Safety for the youth, for the family, for the club and the community. Activities and learning can concentrate on projects areas: fire, bicycle, food, automotive, mechanical, etc. Production and management of sheep breeding, feeding and marketing. Participation in countywide events.
SHOOTING SPORTS OBJECTIVES: Acquire knowledge of gun parts, safe loading and unloading procedures, proper shooting positions, and overall safe handling of firearms. Recognize and correct unsafe gun handling and shooting procedures in oneself and others. SWINE OBJECTIVES: Production and management of swine management, feeding and marketing. Participation in countywide events. TRACTOR, ENGINES & FIELD EQUIPMENT/AUTOMOTIVE OBJECTIVES: Appreciation of safe driving, mechanical understanding, costs, careers in these areas. Learn and observe farm safety in order to safely operate the mentioned machines. VETERINARY SCIENCE OBJECTIVES: The study of live animals, physiology, reproduction and diseases. Completion of and participation in animal science clinics. WILDLIFE & FISHERIES OBJECTIVES: Develop an appreciation of the need to manage wildlife and fisheries habitats and populations to insure future maintenance and use. WOOD SCIENCE OBJECTIVES:
Development of safe skills in handling hand and power tools, learning to use wood and wood products, exploring career possibilities.
COUNTY ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE At the end of the 4-H year each member receives an achievement certificate for the number of years they have been a 4-H member. These are presented to each 4-H’er at the Annual Achievement Day event, based on Project Report Form submitted by the club’s organizational leader. Cloverbuds receive Cloverbud certificates.
TRIP An Honor Award Trip form must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity. Include your participation during your entire 4-H tenure. CAPITAL DAYS (Dates Pending: Between March and June 2015) Two 4-H’ers are selected to represent the county to visit the state capital in Albany, legislatures and other points of interest. Most counties in the state participate in this program. 4-H’ers must be in at least ninth grade during the 2015-16 school year to apply for this trip.
I DARE YOU AWARD OLDER TEENS are encouraged to apply (must have completed tenth grade). Up to two tenured 4-H’ers can be recognized annually This national leadership award has been designed to recognize youth who have demonstrated qualities of leadership, excellence in character, and who have potential for effective future leadership. The award is to encourage young people to lead creative, purposeful lives by developing their own talents and capacities to the utmost. 4-H’ers must be in high school to be considered for this award. This award is sponsored by: Lewis County 4-H & The American Youth Foundation. To apply write a concise essay on your involvement in 4-H. Include your participation during your entire 4-H tenure. Include your name, club, number of years in 4-H, project information, offices held, awards won, county & state fair involvement, bowls, clothing revues, public presentations and any other information pertinent to the award.
MARILYN LEE MEMORIAL AWARD **See attached application WAYNE WOODARD MEMORIAL AWARD **See attached application
THE JOHN KENEALY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD The John Kenealy Sportsmanship Award is given in memory of John Kenealy. The award will be given to a deserving Lewis County 4-H’er who has completed at least one year of the equine project area. To be eligible for the award the 4-H’er must complete an essay describing why they think they are deserving of this ‘sportsmanship’ award. The essay must describe their experiences in the equine project area and how these experiences have enhanced their own sportsmanship traits. The essay is due to the 4-H office no later than August 31st and will be evaluated by the 4-H Program Committee.
OTHER AWARDS The following five awards DO NOT require an application: Lisa Porter Spirit Award, Most Improved Dairy Member, Honor Secretary, News Reporter and Club Competition. These awards will be presented to qualified 4-H’ers.
Objective: To recognize dedication to the 4-H dairy program. Actively participate in programs, helping others, though the individual may not excel for honors in activities.
Objective: To recognize a 4-H member who has enhanced their skills through continued participation in 4-H Dairy activities.
Awards are given to club secretaries and independent members who file 10 of 12 monthly reports to the 4-H Office by 10th of following month.
Based on evaluation of club news reporters scrapbook that is completed by the 4-H’er, not by a parent. Scrapbooks must be submitted to 4-H office by August 31st - 4:00 p.m. (same deadline as County Award form). Award based on neatness, number and depth of articles.
All clubs will be considered for one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Points are collected based on recorded activities etc. These are compiled from monthly secretary’s report. Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd are listed respectively - $75 for a Club Party, $50 for a Club Party and $25 for a Club Party.
All independent members will be considered for one 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize. Points are collected based on recorded activities etc. These are compiled from submitted monthly secretary’s report. Awards are given for 1st ($15), 2nd ($10), & 3rd ($5).
Due to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. All 4-H’ers interested in being considered for the I Dare You Award are requested to complete this form annually. Older teens are encouraged to apply–must have completed 10th grade. Name: Address: Phone:
Age:
4-H Club:
Date of Birth: Year in School:
Years as a Cloverbud:
Years in 4-H:
Write a concise essay on your involvement in 4-H during your entire 4-H tenure. Include your name, club, # of years in 4-H, project information, offices held, awards won, county & state fair involvement, bowls, clothing revues, public presentations and any other information pertinent to the award. Feel free to add additional pages if needed.
LEADER STATEMENT Member:
Award Applied For:
This separate page may be given to the 4-H club leader to briefly explain why the youth should be considered for the I Dare You Award. This page is to be sent to the 4-H office by the leader, detached from the application.
Leader’s Signature:
Due to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st - 4:00 p.m. All 4-H’ers interested in being considered for the Capital Days Honor Award Trip are requested to complete this form annually. Name: Address: Phone: 4-H Club: Years as a Cloverbud:
Age:
Date of Birth: Year in School: Years in 4-H:
Share in your own words how being in 4-H has influenced you as a person. Why are you applying for this award trip? Upon your return from the trip, how would you expand your involvement in 4-H? Include your participation during your entire 4-H tenure. Public presentations, county and state fair participation, judging and quiz bowls, clothing revues, leadership activities in & out of 4-H, trips you participated in, and other awards should be listed. Please feel free to add additional pages if needed.
LEADER STATEMENT Member:
Award Applied For:
This separate page may be given to the 4-H club leader to briefly explain why the youth should be considered for the Capital Days trip. This page is to be sent to the 4-H office by the leader, detached from the application.
Leader’s Signature
Due to the 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st by 4:00 pm
Name:
Age:
Years in Horse Project: AWARDS AVAILABLE:
Club:
Marilyn Lee Memorial Award – 13 years & under Wayne Woodard Memorial Award – 14 years & over
All members please mark each activity participated in during the 2014-2015 4-H YEAR: ACTIVITY
CLUB
COUNTY
DISTRICT
STATE
CLINIC
COUNTY FAIR
HORSE BOWL HORSE JUDGING PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS CLOSED SHOW FAIR CLEANUP COUNTY FAIR STATE FAIR JR. SUPERINTENDENT TACK SALE VET SCIENCE HARVEST FEST FEBRUARY FUN DAY HORSE CAMP COUNTY WORKSHOPS COMMUNITY SERVICE List i.e. road clean up, St. Jude’s tree planting, door hangers, etc
4-H FUND RAISING List i.e. cheese sale, car washes, can drives, etc
OTHER 4-H HORSE ACTIVITIES Please list anything else you wish to share
Member Signature:
Parent Signature:
STATE FAIR
ROOM HOST
HELPED
SHOWED
# ATTENDED
