{"id":1734,"date":"2019-03-11T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T18:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/dallas4h\/?page_id=1734"},"modified":"2026-08-31T10:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:14:49","slug":"recordbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/dallas4h\/4-h-resources\/recordbook\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Recordbook"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recordkeeping<\/strong> is a valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program. Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually by submitting a Texas 4-H Record Book. The primary purposes of completing a Record Book are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect on his\/her experiences, and set new and higher goals for themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of completing academic scholarship and\/or collegiate admission applications.<\/p>\n

4-H Record Book<\/strong> is a competitive event where 4-H members assemble their records into a specified document and submit those for evaluation against other 4-H members. However, one may choose to complete a record book just for the skill learned and not elect to submit for competition. A Dallas County 4-H member who submits a record book for competitive evaluation to advance will be awarded a pin at the county annual awards banquet.<\/p>\n

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2026 Dallas County 4-H Record Books Submission Guidelines<\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>How the Scoring Process Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dallas County uses a two-step scoring process<\/strong> to help members improve and succeed:<\/p>\n

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  1. First Scoring (Initial Review, Completed by Agents)<\/strong> Due May 26, 2026 (50% of your score)\n