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Record Keeping in 4-H—Kansas Project Report FormsKansas Project Report Forms:Fillable: https://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/awards-and-recognition/ProjectRecognition.htmlOnline: https://4h.zsuite.org/Guide to Kansas 4-H Project Recognition: https://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/awards-and-recognition/docs/ projectrecordsandawards/Master%20Guide%20to%20the%20Kansas%204-H%20Project%20Recognition.pdfQuestion: Why is record keeping an important part of 4-H?Answer: Good record keeping reflects accomplishments and serves as the basis for awards, trips, and other forms of recognition. Few people enjoy record keeping, however, keeping good records is a valuable life skill. Every person, no matter their vocation, keeps track of financial and business matters. Keeping records helps you keep track of what you are learning and helps you measure your progress. Your records are useful in the future when you are applying for scholarships and completing job applications.Members are encouraged to complete a Kansas Project Report Form for each enrolled project annually. However, you may choose to complete a KPRF for one or more projects in which you are enrolled.The KPRF covers only the work of the current year. The KPRF asks for information about goal setting, knowledge and skills learned, work accomplished including expenses and receipts, leadership, photos, and other project information. A permanent record form is required each 4-H year. Members may receive county and state recognition awards based on completed project report forms and are invited to the Cheyenne County 4-H Achievement Program held in the fall. One senior level record book in each project area is eligible to compete at the Regional level.SECTION 1: Project Goals- Maximum 5 points • Goals should reflect – Action=How; Result=What; Timetable=When • Project learn- ing/personal development goals include details, are age appropriate, challenging yet realistic • Reflect growth in project mastery through leadership/citizenship, communications and/or contest goals.SECTION 2: Project Communications/Presentations- Maximum 10 points Shared learning with others, i.e. demonstrations, talks, arti- cles written, web pages, slide shows, digital media, social media, etc.SECTION 3: Project Learning Experiences- Maximum 20 points • Size/Growth/Development of Project • Knowledge and SkillsGained • Project Learning Experiences • Project Meetings, Clinics, Schools, Tours attended • Contests – Judging, Quiz Bowls, Skill-A- ThonsSECTION 4: Project Exhibits & Showcase Opportunities- Maximum 5 points • Fairs, Shows, Exhibits, Displays, Public showcasesSECTION 5: Project Leadership- Maximum 15 points • Leadership Exhibited – elected, appointed or requested • Leadership Exhibit- ed – independent, self-initiated Leadership is teaching another person or a group, skills or information, also includes organizing or coordinating an activity, event, or meeting; selecting and preparing materials, and selecting presenters.SECTION 6: Project Citizenship- Maximum 15 points • Community Service/Citizenship Related to Project Citizenship means helping out in your community and serving others without compensation.SECTION 7: Project Finances- Maximum 10 points • Accuracy, completeness • Profit or loss is not evaluated, i.e. large profit does not equal high scoreSECTION 8: Project Reflection- Maximum 15 points • Reflects/identifies knowledge gained in project area • Reflects/describes lead- ership/citizenship skills developed/used in project area • Reflects/describes impact of 4-H within family/personal life/community • Reflects/describes impact of 4-H on future plans • Ability to communicate ideas effectively (organization & word usage) • Reflects application of project knowledge and skills to non-4-H settings • Presentation - neatness, spelling, punctuation, grammarSECTION 9: Project Photos- Maximum 5 points • Project photos reflect action & growth • Leadership photos reflect organizing/ coordinating activities, and/or teaching others • Citizenship photos reflect helping in your community and serving others without compensation17