Like any group that has been around for more than a hundred years, 4-H has a language all its own.\u00a0 These terms are some of the things you will hear at your first 4-H meeting and throughout your 4-H Career.\u00a0 4-H has a lot to offer and we want you to understand every bit of your 4-H experience.<\/p>\n
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4-H Grade:\u00a0<\/strong>The school grade a member is on September 1st.\u00a0 This determines the member\u2019s grade for the year and determines at what level she will compete in 4-H contests.\u00a0 As recently as 2015\/16 4-H year, members were classified by age.\u00a0 You may still see on forms or hear the term \u201c4-H Age\u201d although age is no longer used.<\/p>\n 4-H Year:\u00a0<\/strong>September 1 thru August 31 of the following year.\u00a0 All 4-H members and leaders must re-enroll online at the beginning of each year to remain active.<\/p>\n Adult Leader:\u00a0<\/strong>An adult volunteer who works with 4-H club members.\u00a0 Adult volunteers must be vetted by Texas 4-H through 4-H Connect. The main classifications of leaders are:<\/p>\n Clover Kids:\u00a0<\/strong>The Clover Kids program is designed for children in grades K-2. \u00a0They may participate in learning experiences and activities as age appropriate.<\/p>\n Community Service Project<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0A volunteer activity conducted for the benefit of the community.\u00a0 Examples: neighborhood clean-up campaigns or collecting food or clothing for the needy.<\/p>\n County Extension Agent<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/strong>\u00a0An employee of either Texas A&M or Prairie View A&M Extension who specializes in youth development, agriculture, family and consumer science, nutrition and health, horticulture, or urban development.\u00a0 While all agents have duties related to 4-H, the 4-H Agent\/s manages the 4-H program for the county.<\/p>\n Club:\u00a0<\/strong>A club of five or more boys and girls in grades 3\u201412 (ages 8\u201418) with one or more volunteer adult leaders.\u00a0 Each club elects their own officers from among the membership who preside at the meetings.<\/p>\n Intermediate:\u00a0<\/strong>Members in grades 6, 7, and 8.<\/p>\n Junior:\u00a0<\/strong>Members in grades 3, 4, and 5.<\/p>\n Officer:\u00a0<\/strong>A youth leader within a 4-H club or organization (It may include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Council Delegate, etc.)<\/p>\n Project:\u00a0<\/strong>An area of study in which members participate in at least six learning experiences.<\/p>\n Project Meetings:\u00a0<\/strong>A gathering where members learn about a specific project area.\u00a0 They are coordinated by an adult project leader or teen leader.\u00a0 Usually meetings are held once a week for a period of 6-8 weeks.<\/p>\n Record Books:\u00a0<\/strong>A record of project work, training, achievements, leadership, and community service presented in a particular format.\u00a0 Record books are completed in June and can be submitted for judging at the county, district, and state level.<\/p>\n Roundup:\u00a0<\/strong>An event where multiple 4-H contests are held at the same time\u00a0 and location.\u00a0 Members of all ages can compete at district Roundup.\u00a0 Seniors and Intermediates can compete at the State Roundup depending on the contest.<\/p>\n Self-determined Project:\u00a0<\/strong>A project area in which a member is interested, but there is not a project guide available.\u00a0 Extension agents, leaders, and parents work with the member to set goals and objectives and plan learning experiences to complete the project.<\/p>\n\n