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4-H RECORD BOOK RESOURCE PAGE

Printable PDF's      "Fillable" Word files    Other Sources     Competition   Tip Sheet

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PDF Files - Print out for entering info. by hand or with type writer.

 RECORD BOOKS - PDF Files - PRINT out. Not interactive

 
 RECORD BOOKS - Interactive

Click on the link to the record book(s) you want to use. A copy of that document will come up in your browser window. Choose "file" - "save as" or "save target as" and rename it. Remember where you save it on your hard drive.

(Optional: If you want to save a copy of the record book on your computer without opening it first do the following. Right click on the link, choose "save target as..." and rename it. Remember what folder you save the copy in on your hard drive.)

The Word files below are .doc files and can be opened and completed in Microsoft Word versions 2003 or 2007. You may want to save an extra "blank copy" (give it a unique name). That way, if a "major glitch" happens to a secition of your "working record book file" - you can copy and paste a "clean page" into your working document.

  • C0932, 4-H Record Book, Level 1
  • C0933, 4-H Permanent Record Book, Level 1
  • C0957, 4-H Project Record, Level 1
  • C0934, 4-H Record Book, Level 2
  • C0935, 4-H Permanent Record Book, Level 2
  • C0947, 4-H Project Record, Level 2

Word "Templates"- Interactive

These files are Microsoft Word 97 TEMPLATES. Templates can be filled in with less chance of deleting the page formatting. However these files will NOT work in Word 2007.

Click on the link to the record book you want to use. The "template" should open your browser window.

  • Enter information in the shaded areas. "Save" when you close. OR
  • Choose "file" - "save as" and give it your own filename. Remember where you save it! The new file can be opened in Microsoft Word when you are ready to use it.

 

Back Up your work! Save Often! Save a "Copy" to different drive or portable media!
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Most of the Word "templates" are protected so the main format cannot be altered.

More Record Book File Options: If you have MS Word - Try records from Whitman County. Some are NOT "templates." Format can be modified.

More Project Add Sheets and other 4-H Publications

application/ms-word 4-H Record Books from Whitman County web site - including editable "Word" Files
application/ Article on Value of Record Books with Skills Checklists to measure impact of 4-H.


Record Book Competition
Lincoln and Adams County 4-H'ers:
Good record keeping is a skill you will use your entire life. AND, believe it or not, it CAN be fun! One tip . . . don't wait until you only have a few days left to finish (or start) your Record Book. This causes frustration! You will enjoy doing your Record Book so much more if you keep up on it. Really!!!

If you choose to enter your Record Book in competition, remember that judging is subjective . . . one judge may view certain areas of your book differently than another judge. Whether you use the WSU published Record Book form, self designed, or a computer produced Record Book, you should follow the guidelines included on the Li-Adams 4-H Record Book Evaluation Forms.

QUESTIONS?
Lincoln County, WA 4-H'ers can contact Tamara Winfrey   253-4277
Adams County, WA 4-H'ers can contact Alice Weber   349-2992
4-H'ers from other counties should contact their local Extension Office.


Tip Sheet for 4-H Record Book Entries (PDF)
to Lincoln County Fair and Wheat Land Communities Fair
(Booklet Format)

Record Book Instructions (PDF)

Lincoln-Adams Record Book SCORE GUIDES

You may use any style record book you like to fulfill your 4-H record keeping obligation! You can even create your own!!!

However, each Fair or County may have unique requirements or judging criteria.

To place well in Lincoln County or Wheat Land Fair competition, your record book should include the elements listed on the appropriate Record Book Evaluation form below:

  • 4-H #42-A, (PDF) 4-H Record Book Evaluation - Level 2, Li-Adams County, WA
  • 4-H #42-B, (PDF) 4-H Record Book Evaluation - Level 1, Li-Adams County, WA
  • 4-H #42-P, (PDF) 4-H Record Book Comment Sheet - Primary, Li-Adams County, WA

Click Here For Photos of Record Book Workshop

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