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4-H Project MeetingsThere are more than 35 different project options, and several levels, allowing a member to advance their skills. If your club, county, or district does not have a project leader, parents may need to find resources to help their child complete their project work.4-H competitive events and fairs provide opportunities to have their project work judged against a set of standards. Exhibit evaluations are meant to be a positive and motivating part of the total 4-H experience. The exhibit is not an end in itself, nor does it illustrate all the learning that has taken place during the 4-H year.Project work is completed in a number of ways.• Project meetings (in the local club, workshop courses, county-wide, etc.)• Regular club meetings (demonstrations, project talks, etc.)• Guest speakers, field trips, activities, etc.• Tours• Field trips• Family activity at home• Exhibiting projects at shows, fairs, etc.• Record keepingThe greatest and most lasting reward a 4-H member can receive:Satisfaction from a job well donePride in his or her accomplishments Recognition from leaders, parents, and other 4-H members Knowledge and skill gained through the projectK State Bookstore 4-H Youth Development Project Materials:https://bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/Category.aspx?id=1Description of projects and project resource lists:http://www.kansas4-h.org/projects/Project Selection Guide:https://www.kansas4-h.org/projects/project-guides/ProjectSelectionGuideColor.pdf16