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4-H Award Areas

4-H AWARD AREAS
The 4-H program strives to make young people into self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society. One way that this is achieved is through the use of the Recognition For Excellence Award program. Recognition is provided in four areas: 1) PARTICIPATION, 2) PROGRESS, 3) ACHIEVEMENT OF STANDARDS, and 4) COMPETITION. A brief description of these levels follows.

PARTICIPATION
Members are recognized annually for active participation in club work.

PROGRESS
Members set goals for each project they enroll in. In so doing, they identify what they hope to learn and accomplish in that project during the 4-H year. At the end of the 4-H year, members who demonstrate progress towards meeting their goals in at least one project area are recognized.

STANDARDS
Ten standards have been established for memb3ers to work towards. Which standards a member is expected to accomplish depends on his/her age. 4-Hers who are 8-11 years old are expected to accomplish standards #1-#4. 4-Hers who are 12-14 years old are expected to complete standards #1-#7; and 4-Hers who are 15-18 years old are expected to complete standards #1-#10. 4-Hers can track their annual progress towards achieveing the standards for their age level using the worksheet -- How To Become An Achievement Member.

AGE LEVEL STANDARDS TO BE MET
Ages 8-11 1. Select projects, set goals, and complete records.
2. Attend 1/2 of the club meetings.
3. Give a talk or demonstration.
4. Exhibit completed projects.
Ages 12-14 5. Serve on a club committee or as a club officer.
6. Take part in a community service or learning activity related to a
selected project.
7. Assist club leaders with a special activity, tour, or program.
Ages 15-18 8. Participate in one or more 4-H learning experiences at the county, regional, or state level.
9. Provide leadership for a project, an activity, or for a 4-H group.
10. Assist in conducting programs at the county level or beyond.

COMPETITION
Members can decide if they would like to compete with other 4-Hers for further recognition. Members who decide to compete need to complete award applications and record books.

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For more information, please contact:

Ogle County Unit
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007
ogle_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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