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2022-2023 Record Books Update

Message from the 4-H Leaders Association Achievement & Recognition Committee:

The Leaders Association Achievement & Recognition Committee would like you to have the opportunity to record and reflect your past year of achievements.  We have several opportunities: My 4-H Story, Record book, Creative Works (Video, Slideshow or Creative Way) to show what you have achieved.  We hope to see your achievements of the past year.  All are welcome to do this process including Cloverbuds.

  • My 4-H Story – The 4-H story form is on the Washington County 4-H website.  Some prompts are on this form for you to think about and give you suggestions what to include in your story. http://go.wisc.edu/my4hstory
  • Standard Record book Format –   Using the record book binders and forms below, fill out all areas/sheets.  Books will need to be turned in to your General Leader.  You will need to complete a record book if you want to apply for selected project awards.  
  • Creative Works– Let’s be creative! – Share your 4-H experiences for the year in a scrapbook, video (no longer than 15 minutes) http://go.wisc.edu/my4hvideo, or slideshow. Think about what you felt, learned and experienced in your 4-H year and tell your story.  Send your electronic submissions to your General Leader.
  • Cloverbud – You can find the Cloverbud record book at the link below under Cloverbud Resources

Additional information:

  • All End of Year Reflection entries must be submitted to your General Leader who will select a due date in August.
  • Your General Leader will record all entries from the club and bring them to the 4-H Office by September 1st.
  • Please submit any electronic entries to your General Leader.
  • While your reflection is not due until fall, we recommend you start documenting and reflecting now.  Keep a file to make your entry easier in fall.
  • All members will receive an achievement certificate for their End of Year Reflection.
  • You will be considered for a project award if you complete a project award application and completed record book
  • Record book must be completed according to Record Book guidelines

Please feel free to contact the Achievement Committee if you have any questions: Agnes Wagner, 414-881-3919

Animal Science Projects Record Book Pages

Arts & Communication Record Book Pages

Environmental Education Record Book Pages

Family, Home, & Health Record Book Pages

Mechanical Science Record Book Pages

Plant & Soil Science Record Book Pages

All Other Projects Record Book Pages

Youth Officer Resources

Club, Project, & Other Volunteer Resources

Attn: Club Leaders – Annual Financial Review & Charter Resources

Attention Chartered 4-H Clubs, Projects, and Groups: Charter application deadline is November 1.

  • Note: Charter documentation will be completed ONLINE this year. Please see website below for more information.
  • A printable charter worksheet is available at the website below and can be used as a resource for your club/group before completing the online application.

Resources are available to you at the WI State 4-H Charter website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/resources/volunteer-resources/administrative/charter/

Failure to submit a completed Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Charter Application by the due date could result in the 4-H Club or Group being dissolved.

Any questions, please visit the website link above or contact the Extension office at 262-335-4478.

Annual Financial Report Due Date: September 1st

To be authorized to have a checking and/or savings account, 4-H Clubs and Groups must annually complete and submit
the following documents to 4-H Program Educator by September 1:

  1. Wisconsin 4-H Clubs & Groups Annual Financial Report
  2. 4-H Club or 4-H Group Audit Checklist
  3. Copy of the checkbook and/or savings registry covering July 1 – June 30
  4. Copy of the bank statement ending June 30 or July 1 for each account. Any differences between the bank
    statement(s) and the ending balance reported must be reconciled and the reconciliation must be uploaded with
    the Annual Financial Report.
  5. Current inventory of land, buildings, property or project equipment with individual values of $2,000 or more
  6. Monthly Treasurer’s Reports for 4-H Clubs or Groups with annual income greater or equal to $20,000

Failure to submit a completed Annual Financial Report and support documents by the due date could result in loss of tax exempt status, forfeiture of all financial assets and non-renewal of the 4-H Club or Group Charter.

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