Record Book Training and Resources

Online Record Book

http://www.ca4h.org/4hbook/

The 4-H Record Book has undergone transformations over the years to ensure that it meets the needs of our 4-H members. Beginning in September 2011, the new 4-H Online Record Book will be unveiled. This newest transformation will re-engage young people in this process through a new, fun, interactive format that offers social networking opportunities for members and volunteers within clubs.

What this means for 4-H Volunteer Leaders - The 4-H Online Record Book:

provides an accessible platform for data collection which is fun, engaging and standardized.
provides opportunities for volunteers to mentor youth on a daily basis in a protected social networking site.
has built-in reporting systems that will improve staff and volunteer efficiencies.
has intentional measures of success that will demonstrate the impact that 4-H youth and adults make locally and statewide.

What this means for 4-H Youth Members - The 4-H Online Record Book:

has extended opportunities to stay connected to other club members and leaders online.
is a fun and interactive way to log 4-H activities and events and to stay connected to the 4-H program.
is a more efficient way to keep Record Book information. No more worries about lost pages or misplaced work.
provides effective 21st century skills. Citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology.
assists in Star Rankings calculation to minimize any errors and maximize points.

Please report any Online Record Book bugs you encounter by clicking here: ORB BUG REPORT

Record Book Support Group

The California 4-H Record Book Support Group provides a place for 4-H volunteers, staff, and members to discuss the 4-H record book, ask questions, and receive feedback from others around the state, the State 4-H Office, and the Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee. View the CA 4-H Record Book Support Group Archives.

Paper Forms

Word: 4-H Record Book Manual (Word) (2011)
PDF: 4-H Record Book Manual (PDF) (2011)
(Contains all forms and instructions for regular 4-H members. Primary member information below.)

Record Book Components

Training Materials

Online Record Book Guide: Online Record Book Guide v1

Training Videos for the Online Record Book System:

Video 1 - How to attain a family password to access the Online Record Book System.

Video 2 - Login to the Online Record Book System

Video 3 - Simple Navigation - Tool bars

Staff Training Online Record Book Power Point: Staff Training Online Record Book

Volunteer Online Record Book Training Power Point: Volunteer Training Online Record Book

Volunteer Online Record Book Training Video:

Member Online Record Book Training Power Point: Member Training ORB

Member Online Record Book Training Video:

PDF: Navigating Your Way Through the New PDR
Word: Navigating Your Way Through the New PDR
Two-page quiz for the Personal Development Report. Provides examples and asks about their proper PDR placement.

Primary Members

Word: Primary Member - Personal Development Report Form (Word)
PDF: Primary Member - Personal Development Report Form (PDF)
(Note: Many counties have revised this form. Please check with your county for correct forms.)

Examples of Completed Record Books