The purpose of record books:

4-H Record Books serve a variety of purposes in the Rhode Island 4-H Youth Development Program. 

• 4-H Record Books give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work. They document their skill development, achievement, growth and their learning experiences in a written report. 
• 4-H Record Books encourage members to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals. Awards for record books provide incentive for participation, learning, and achievement.
• Recording and completing records teaches youth how to complete written forms and present their data in an accurate, clear way.
• Serves as a repository for youth to look back on their years of community service, mastery of skills, and leadership when they are applying for jobs or college! 

Filling out your record book

1. Download the record book template that 4-H members fill out each year.
Record Book Form (Google Docs) or Record Book Form (PDF)

2. Make sure to read through the instructions before you fill out your record book so you are familiar with the different award levels and their requirements!

3. Submit your completed record book (sections 1-8) to the 4-H State Office by October 30th. If you are in a club, make sure your club leader has signed your record book before you submit.