Achievement Pins

This project typically requires 2-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Number of animals and increasing level of responsibility. Market steer and breeding projects. 4H and Extension clinics on beef care and management, Cattlemen’s Winterschool. Participation in contests including posters and educational displays. Increased number of contests entered.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complementary Projects: Vet Science, Leadership, Self-determined Animal Science, Pest Management (Weeds project)

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Attend clinics on beef care and management, and judging. Experiment with different rations. Try new grooming techniques. Attend vet clinics. Compete in different fairs. Participate in a terminal show like Jr. Livestock Show and sale.

Learning Experiences – Other Projects

Member’s record book shows participation in another 4H project.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Active participation in beef bowl. Demonstrations on beef topics. Accurate completion of beef add sheets in record book. Improved profitability in the project. Improvement in the quality of project animals. Continued improvement in handling and grooming animals.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Beef Project

Specific Project Examples: Assist younger members in preparing animals for show. Team leader on herdsmanship.  Organize beef field trip. Invite speakers on beef topic. Set good example in sportsmanship. Be alert to younger and/or less experienced members’ needs.

Elected/Appointed Leadership

Held office or chaired committees, committee participation. Position duties should have been fully executed.

4-H Promotional Leadership

Encourage new members to join 4-H and help them get acquainted with other members. Help them to understand the 4-H program, talk about 4-H to non-4H groups, make posters, organize/participate in membership recruitment, rallies, parades, etc.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship

Specific Project Examples: Willingness to help leaders and members at meetings and shows. Promote use of beef. Demonstration on safety when around livestock. Join Cattlemen’s Association or breed associations and support their activities.

Community Service

Show participation in community service projects such as roadside clean-ups, nursing home visits, food bank drives, fund raisers, etc.

Non 4-H Experiences

Service activities involved in as a result of school or community functions not related to 4-H participation.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

For this project, the depth of experience and knowledge desired requires 3 years to earn an achievement pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Enrollment in Cat project is required.

Size and Scope (20 points)

Participation in showing the animal throughout the year, including out of county shows. Demonstrate to program leader, a knowledge of sound cat care, health and safety to include all diseases which cats can be vaccinated against. Presentation of a healthy, well-conditioned, well groomed animal in all showmanship events. Participation in contests such as posters, judging, and cat bowl.

Learning Experiences (20 points)

Attend clinics and seminars on cat care, judging, diseases, etc. Organize and/or attend vet clinics and breed clinics. Continued improvement in handling, grooming and health care of animal. Attend Project Leader meetings.

Knowledge and Skills (10 points)

Presentation at cat clinic (club level acceptable). Area demonstration on cat topics. Participation in cat bowl and judging. Maintain accurate and up-to-date 4-H record book.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership (20 points)

Assist younger members in learning about and preparing animals for show. Leadership in herdsmanship. Assist at county level clinics, shows and workshops. Organize field trips and guest speakers. Participate in work party above club level. Participate in fund raising for cat program.

Elected/Appointed Leadership (3 points)

Club and county offices or committee chairs held, committee participation. Position duties should have been fully executed.

Promotional Leadership (2 points)

Promotion of 4-H encourages new members to join, talks on 4-H to non 4-H groups, making posters, organizing participation in membership, recruiting, rallies, parades, etc.

Section III – 4-H Citizenship

4-H Citizenship (20 points)

1. Basic Citizenship: Helpfulness and cooperation, good attitude, increase public awareness of responsibilities of the project, participate in fund raising for animal protection agencies, assist at functions to promote public awareness of the project, other club activities. Organize and participate in community service projects in the local area related to cats (i.e. nursing home visits, vaccination clinics, fund raising for cat rescue programs).

2. Other 4-H activities related to the community or service projects, such as food bank, fund raisers, and nursing home visits.

Non 4-H Experiences (5 points)

Service activities involved in as a result of church, school, or other non 4-H group participation.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Those choosing the interview option must turn in the application and will be notified of an interview time. Judging will be done by two of the following: Program Leader,  Superintendent, Project Leader designated by the Program Leader.

This project typically requires 2-3 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Knowledge of own breed is complete. Member continues to grow in the project by breeding or expanding into other breeds. Consistent participation in own club, at clinics, at county shows and fairs. Member has substantial responsibilities in the form of Show Secretary, organizing and executing clinics, shows, fairs and judging contests throughout the year. Must attend and support 80% of cavy program functions and events.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Participation in at least one other project such as, Vet Science, Leadership, Foods, Creative Arts, Ambassadors or any project that helps enrich the involvement in the Cavy Program and helps develop a well rounded 4H member. Record book should reflect active participation in these other projects.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Shows growth in the variety and depth of the learning experiences undertaken each year in this project. Knowledge of cavy health care and diseases complete. Continued improvement in handling and showing techniques. Learn to do and participate in health check at shows and fairs. Learn to create exceptional educational poster, etc.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Member must show consistent participation and skill in contests such as educational posters and displays, bowl, quizdown, as well as judging contests and showmanship. Keep an up to date 4H Record Book with accurate add sheets. Continued improvement in showmanship contests. Area level Public Presentation is required. Learn to do table and show secretary functions and use these skills regularly throughout the year.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Main Project

Work with younger members in learning all the above information. Work with county program leader and fair superintendent. Work independently and interdependently in various areas listed above. Help new leaders. Organize field trips and guest speakers at county level. Participate in fundraising for the Cavy Program. Assist in researching to update materials in the project. Help plan and execute club education displays.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Pleasant, helpful attitude, good role model required in all areas.

Citizenship in Main Project

Show promotional leadership with schools, churches, community events, etc. Inform the public about the program through posters, flyers, displays, presentations, petting booths, parades, etc. Assist leaders in expanding the program.

Citizenship in Other Projects

Other 4-H Club and/or County activities relating to community service.

Non 4-H Experiences

Includes service activities in non-4-H sponsored events or activities.

All Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for County Judging with an up to date Record Book. Judging will be done by the County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

Enrollment in one or more of the Citizenship program series is required. This project typically requires 2-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Participation in citizenship opportunities such as Know Your Government, tour local county and state government offices, attend public meetings, community concerns, assist a political candidate, help immigrants become American citizens. Learn about how government functions at local, state, and national levels; how transportation, communications, utilities and religion play a role in your community. Find ways your club can help the community. Be familiar with how your club functions, including parliamentary procedures. Demonstrate respect of our flag, other people and their opinions, and property. Assist in cleaning up along the roadside.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Community Service – help collect food and clothing for needy families, help flood or storm victims locally or in other parts of the country or even  internationally, help physically challenged children, help adopt a family, adopt a grandparent (give gifts and visit regularly). Conduct a community safety  program, help others – send cards to hospitalized young people, volunteer at nursing homes, conduct a clean-up litter campaign.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Be aware of issues, such as Pet Ownership Responsibilities, Adopt a Stream. Be an informed citizen, learn from radio, TV, newspapers and magazines. Conduct a voter information/registration drive, write letters to county and state legislators or congressmen voicing your opinion on issues. Work with agencies in your community. Become pen pals with people of other countries.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Organize Youth at Risk activities, help other members to see the problems that arise through abuse of illegal drugs and alcohol. Be a friend. Set a good example for others to follow.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Main Project

Organize activities pertaining to citizenship. Get involved at local, state and international levels. Organize help for needy, organize informational meetings to help others. Give public presentations to your club and other groups. Organize visits to nursing homes.

Volunteer Leadership – Other Projects

Participation in project activities, attending meetings, clinics and judgings. Help set up, work at and clean up at county level activities.

All Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Snohomish County Extension Office for County Judging with an up to date Record Book.

(See Basic Guidelines and Judging Sheet for More Examples)
For this project, the depth of experience and knowledge desired typically requires 2-4 years to achieve.

Section I – Community Service

Enrollment in Community Service is required.

Participation in 4-H Community Service Activities – (40 points)

1. 4-H Related – Visiting retirement homes, making gifts for the residents, making holiday baskets, etc.
2. Other Community Service – Community Service in unrelated project areas. Non 4-H in school, church or other organizations.

Positive attitude and willingness to participate. (10 points)

Section II – Leadership

Volunteer Leadership – (20 points)

Assist new members to learn about their project, demonstrate techniques, assist members with record books and public presentations, encourage other members to participate in other 4-H activities, lead discussions, organize activities. Assist at judgings, clinics, fairs. Participate in Ambassadors, assist in area events, i.e. public presentations.

Elected – (3 points)

Held offices or chaired committees, committee participation. Position duties should have been fully executed.

Promotion – (2 points)

Promotion of 4-H – encourages new members to join, talks on 4-H to non 4-H groups, making posters, organizing/participating in membership recruitment rallies, parades, etc.

Section III – Other Projects (25 points)

Showing growth and active involvement and participation in project activities

Attending meetings, clinics workshops, helping set up, work and cleanup at these events and at judgings, public presentations, etc.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Those choosing the interview option, must turn in the application and will be notified of an interview time. Judging will be done by 2 of the following: Program Leader, Superintendent, Project Leader designated by the Program Leader.

This project typically requires 2-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Overall project involvement including participation at the fair which must include the judging contests & live exhibit. In addition, attendance at  workshops, outside exposure such as visits to galleries, studios, art fair, etc. is recommended.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Participation in any 4H project which develops well-rounded interests and skills in the 4H member. Record book should reflect active participation in these other projects.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Maintain an up to date record book, which shows growth in the variety and depth of the learning experience undertaken each year in this project. Experience in a variety of mediums and art techniques.

Learning experiences – Other Project

Member’s record book shows participation in another 4-H project.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Member must show consistent participation and skill in contests such as information posters and judging contests. Participation should be appropriate for age/maturity level.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Creative Arts Project

Club level leadership – Assists newer members, demonstrates techniques, leads discussions, and organizes Creative Arts activities.

County level leadership – Assists at county level workshops and at fair. Attend county level Creative Arts Program meetings. Can include non-4-H leadership in school, church or other organizations.

Elected/Appointed Leadership

Held office or chaired committees, committee participation. Position duties should have been fully executed.

4-H Promotional Leadership

Encourage new members to join 4-H and help them get acquainted with other members. Help them to understand the 4-H program, talk about 4-H to non 4-H groups, make posters, organize/participate in membership recruitment, rallies, parades, etc.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship

Helpfulness, cooperation, good attitude. Increase public awareness or participate in functions, which promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the specific project or projects in which member is involved. Participate in fundraising for project related causes. Enrollment in Citizenship projects and completion of activities is recommended.

Community Service

Show participation in community service projects such as roadside clean-ups, nursing home visits, food bank drives, fund raisers, etc.

Non 4-H Experiences

Service activities involved as a result of school or community functions not related to 4H participation.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 3 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Quantity and quality of animals should show improvement as the years progress. Is selection and culling program being established? Is project being managed profitably? Is member informing the public about their project/industry?

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Complimentary Projects: Vet Science, Leadership, other animal projects, Food.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Attend clinics on animal health, judging and showmanship. Participate in shows, bowls, tours. Seek assistance from breeders, veterinarians and other specialists.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Apply ideas and knowledge obtained at county and club clinics, shows etc. to herd improvement culling program.
Consistent 4H Record Book completion. Increasing participation in project activities showing growth and development.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Main Project

Assist club leader with members’ projects, meetings, practices. Help with county program by teaching classes and assisting with judgings, clinics, and shows.  Assist leader or Program Leader with expanding the County Program.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship in Main Project

Promote National Dairy Goat week. Inform the public about the project through displays and show. Join and be active with local and State breeders clubs.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 2-3 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Overall involvement in club activities, dog care, grooming and training. Participation at Fair unless excused. Participation in at least one dog judging per year is mandatory. Participation at a county level, some examples are: participate at the County Dog Fun Match, attend Dog Leaders meeting, participate/or do leadership at the Dog Caper/Pet Expo/County Fun Match, exhibit to ability to handle and train other breeds of dogs.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complimentary Projects: Vet Science, Leadership or any project that develops well-rounded interests and skills in the member.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Up-to-date 4H Record Book (using county guidelines), including accurate figures on project record sheet, current exhibit record and correctly completed 4H Permanent Record. Optional activities: dog bowl, shop project, groom squad, educational posters, fun matches, AKC Shows, tours, obedience or handling classes, dog seminars, agility, herding, field trialing, tracking, etc..

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Overall growth in knowledge and involvement in project. Area level public presentation is mandatory. Topic need not be dog related.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Help new members with obedience and fitting and showing, judging, presentations, parts, bones & breeds, record books. Arrange field trips or speakers. Clean up at training site, plan club educational displays.

County level leadership is required. Examples: Help in planning and execution of County 4H Dog fun Match, set up and take down at Fair, attend dog leaders meetings and give input, assist in getting speakers for Dog Caper/Pet Expo.

Assisting at the Taste of 4H (as requested), help with other clubs, ring steward, assisting at Area Public Presentations, etc.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship in Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Nursing home visits with dogs. Pet Food Bank donations. Parades, petting booths, obedience demonstrations. Educating the public on responsible dog ownership. Helping at animal shelters.
* (See Basic Guidelines for more complete descriptions of all categories.)

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board

This project typically requires 2-3 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Shows effort and involvement throughout each year of the project, including participating in club and county
workshops, expanding skill level as reflected in entries at Evergreen Fair and other contests, and participating in judging
contests. Maintain an up to date 4H Record Book which reflects your growth in a variety of learning experiences.
Demonstrate entry in all food contests at the Evergreen Fair applicable to age.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Complimentary Projects:

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Demonstrate progress of project knowledge and increasing skills by participation in judging and bowl contests and informational posters and by preparing a variety of recipes for your family and special occasions.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Help new project members or leaders by demonstrating techniques, teaching nutrition, leading discussions and organizing project activities. Help members and leaders at workshops, contests, Evergreen Fair and other county project activities.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Main Project

Hold at least one term in office at club or county level or actively participate in 2 or more committees. Encourage new members to join and help them feel welcome. Talk to groups about 4H, make posters promoting 4H, organize and participate in public information and /or membership recruitment events. Display a helpful cooperative attitude at club and county project activities.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship in Main Project

Use food and nutrition skills to benefit school, church, community groups such as nursing homes, food banks, food baskets. Be involved in other service activities as a result of church, school or other non 4-H group participation.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 4-5 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin

Section I Projects and Activities

(Note—Shows growth and progress—not  only achievements)

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Experience with a variety of horses. Experience in more than 1 area (e.g. ride 2 seats drive or game in addition to Performance, grow from Novice to Medal Rider). Experience with actual training (foal, young horse, green broke).

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complementary Projects: Leadership, Photography, Horse Shop Projects, Informational Exhibits/Educational Displays, and Self-Determined projects.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Raise a foal. Train a young horse. Learn horse nutrition. Learn more than 1 “seat”.  Participate in Horse Judging and Horse Bowl.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Knowledge of horse nutrition, safety, and health care. Judging. Performance – growth, knowledge, Medal Rider. Western Games – Growth, knowledge, outstanding times, Medal Rider.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Horse Project

Specific Project Examples: Training School Guide or Instructor. Help younger club members. Help Leader plan project meetings and club horse-related  activities.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship

Specific Project Examples: Show interest and concern for fellow club members. Participate in club community service projects. Be a good example for younger members. Help leader plan club meetings and club activities.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 3-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Enrollment in Leadership is required.

Volunteer Leadership (20 points)

1. Club Level – Assist new members to learn about their project, demonstrate techniques, assist members with record books and public presentations, encourage other members to participate in other 4-H activities, lead discussions, organize activities.
2. County Level – Assist Program Leader/Superintendent with activities for the County, i.e. judging, clinics, fairs, and workshops. Could participate in Ambassadors, Assist Leader’s Council with fundraisers. Help with Area events, i.e. public presentations – help arrange a place to hold the presentation contest, assist with getting judges and setting the event up and clean up after.

Other Volunteer Leadership (10 points)

Leadership in unrelated project areas, non 4-H leadership in school, church or other organizations. Attend general club meetings.

Elected/Appointed Leadership (20 points)

Held offices or chaired committees, committee participation (may include non-4-H). Position duties should have been fully executed.

Promotional Leadership (15 points)

Encourage new members to join, talks on 4-H to non 4-H groups, make posters, organize/participate in membership recruitment rallies, parades, etc. Newspaper articles written, radio presentation, TV appearances, herdsmanship/stewardship.

Section II – Citizenship Activities

Citizenship Activities (10 points)

Increase public awareness of responsibilities of the specific project or projects that you are involved in, participate in fundraising for project related cause, assist at functions to promote public awareness of the specific project or projects that you are involved in. Showing leadership in setting up Community Service activities, making club aware of needs in the community, i.e. adopt a family, food and clothes for the needy, arranging for nursing home visits, roadside garbage pick-up, etc.

General Attitude (5 points)

General helpfulness and cooperation, good attitude.

Non 4-H Citizenship Activities (10 points)

Service activities involved in as a result of church, school, or other non 4-H group participation, i.e. babysit for drug/alcohol rehabilitation program, youth group clean up at community cemetery.

Section III – Other Project Activities (10 points)

Showing growth and active involvement and participation in project activities – attend meetings, clinics, workshops, helping set up, work and clean up at these events and at judgings, public presentations, etc.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Those choosing the interview option, must turn in the application and will be notified of an interview time. Judging will be done by 2 of the following: Program Leader,

Superintendent, Project Leader designated by the Program Leader.

This project typically requires 2 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Overall project involvement including club and county activities. Demonstrates care and maintenance of motorcycle, OAV, or ATV. Shows knowledge of proper use and maintenance of safety equipment.

Demonstrates safe riding techniques. Participation in contests including posters or educational displays. Participation at Fair unless excused. Works in the fair booth.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complementary Projects: Leadership, First Aid Course (if possible), Natural Resources, Public Presentations, Food and nutrition, and Mechanical Science.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Attend and/or help with clinics on maintenance and riding skills. Continued improvement in good riding skills and maintenance. Attend club and county rides.

Learning Experiences – Other Projects

Member’s record book shows participation in another 4H project.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: A Public Presentation is mandatory at club or area level. Participation in motorcycle bowl and judging. Maintains a record book.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Motorcycle Project

Assist younger and new members in learning about proper safety equipment, riding techniques, and motorcycle maintenance. Assists other riders on club and county rides. Arrange for a field trip or a guest speaker.

Elected/Appointed Leadership

Held office or chaired committees, committee participation. Position duties should have been fully executed.

4-H Promotional Leadership

Encourage new members to join 4H and help them get acquainted with other members. Help them to understand the 4-H program, talk about 4-H to non 4-H groups, make posters, organize/participate in membership recruitment, rallies, parades, etc.

Section III – Experiences in 4H Citizenship

Citizenship

Specific Project Examples: Helpfulness and cooperation at club and county rides and activities. Support county motorcycle fundraiser. Help with club and/or county community service project. Help with information booth at fair.

Show good sportsmanship and be a good example for other members. Shows respect for the laws and protection of the land.

Community Service

Show participation in community service projects such as roadside clean-ups, nursing home visits, food bank drives, fundraisers, etc.

Non 4-H Experiences

Service activities involved as a result of school or community functions not related to 4-H participation.  Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up-to-date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board

This project typically requires 3-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

A. Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Overall involvement and progress in a specific performing art medium, including effort, level of participation, exploration of interest, and development of existing and new skills.

B. Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complementary Projects: Leadership, Public Speaking, Sewing, Creative Arts, Photography, Woodworking, Electronics.

C. Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Maintain record book showing activities and achievements in project – demonstrations, judgings, clinics, workshops, competitions, visits to entertainment centers.

D. Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Continual realistic improvement in abilities, creative practices, and performing skills, achievements and activities.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

A. Volunteer Leadership-Creative Arts Project

Specific Project Examples: Assisting leaders/members at club or county levels by demonstrating techniques, teaching skills, organizing activities, and helping at 4-H clinics, competitions, fairs, shows, etc.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

A. Citizenship

Specific Project Examples: Promoting 4-H Performing Arts. Volunteering to perform. Showing an interest in local performing art functions.
Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 2-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Photography Project

1. General Criteria: Shows growth and progress within the project activities.
2. Specific Examples: Shows effort and involvement throughout each year of the project, including participating in club and county workshops, expanding skill level as reflected in entries at fair and other contests, and participating in judging contests.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

1. General Criteria: Shows interest, involvement, and progress in other 4H projects (not related to achievement pin nomination project).
2. Examples of complementary projects: Leadership, Creative Arts, Natural Resources.

Learning Experiences – Photography Project

1. General Criteria: Shows growth in the variety and depth of learning experiences undertaken each year in the project.  Participates in club and county meetings.
2. Specific project examples: Maintains 4H record book showing activities and achievements in project workshops, demonstrations, judging contests, and competitions. Shows progress in 4-H photography workbooks and related materials. Participates in non-4-H contests (e.g., PTA annual “Reflections” contest, photo magazine contests, community art contests).

Learning Experiences – Other Projects

1. General Criteria: Shows growth in the variety and depth of learning experiences each year. Attends club and county project meetings.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

1. General Criteria: Demonstrates progress in depth and breadth of photographic knowledge acquired and increasing proficiency in photographic skills.
2. Specific Examples: Shows steady improvement in understanding and applying photographic knowledge (e.g., depth of field, composition, available light techniques) and skills (e.g. use of manual SLR with interchangeable lenses, flash, tripod, filters).

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

(Enrollment in the Leadership Project is not required, but is strongly recommended.)

Volunteer Leadership-Photography Project

1. Club Level: Helps new project members or club leaders by demonstrating photographic techniques, teaching skills, leading discussions or photography workbook exercises, and/or organizing photography project activities.
2. County Level: Helps members/leaders at workshops, contests, Fair, and other county Photography Project activities.

Other Volunteer Leadership

• 4-H: Shows leadership in other projects, assists club/project leaders, participates in Ambassadors.
• Other: Shows leadership in school, church, or other organizations.

Elected/Appointed Leadership

Holds or has held club/county offices or chaired committees; committee participation.

4-H Promotional Leadership

Encourage new members to join 4-H and help them feel welcome in their club; gives talks on 4-H to other groups; makes posters promoting 4-H; organizes/participates in public information and/or membership recruitment events, etc.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Photography Project Citizenship

1. Displays helpful, cooperative attitude at club and county project activities.
2. Participates in project related fund raising events.
3. Increases public awareness of 4H photography Project.
4. Uses photographic skills to benefit school, church, community groups (e.g. yearbook photographer, class historian, taking pictures at church events.

Community Service

Participates in 4H club and/or county activities, such as food bank fund raisers, community clean-up events, nursing home visits, etc.

Non 4-H Experiences

1. Participates in service activities as member of church, school, or other no 4-H groups.  Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 3 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.
(Please see basic Guidelines and Achievement Pin judging sheet for other examples of criteria.)

Section I—Projects and Activities

Size and Scope—Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Show birds, hatching your own stock, learn to keep or cull, keep good records of all birds.

Size and Scope—Other Projects

Examples of Complimentary Projects: Poultry science, learn to make nest boxes, feeders, brooder, keep a good clean coup.

Learning experiences—Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Learn how to recognize show quality birds, what to look for in keep or cull birds, how to properly take care of birds, what to look for in production hens.

Knowledge and Skills—Main Project

Specific Project Examples:

Section II—Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership—Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Share your knowledge of the program with others in your group, help set up county workshops.

Section III—Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship in Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Work toward promoting the program.
*(See General Guidelines for more complete descriptions of all categories.)

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

For this project, the depth of experience and knowledge desired typically requires 3-4 years to achieve.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Enrollment in Rabbit is required.

Size and Scope (20 points)

Specific Project Examples: Attendance and/or participation in 4-H sponsored small-animal shows, clinics and/or workshops; attendance and/or participation in ARBA sanctioned shows and/or workshops; participation in rabbit-oriented competition – to include displays, public speaking (demonstrations), and posters; number and breed(s) of animal(s); breeding, expanding stock, and/or marketing.

Learning Experiences (20 points)

Specific Project Examples: Show, clinic, and/or workshop attendance, participation and/or assistance; nutrition (feeding program) study; genetics (breeding program); veterinary clinic attendance.

Knowledge and Skills (10 points)

Specific Project Examples: Club and/or clinic demonstrations; participation in rabbit bowls, quiz-downs, and/or judgings; rabbit pelt tannings; slaughtering and butchering for meat production; wool collection and spinning.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership (20 points)

Specific Project Examples: Leadership within the club: teen leadership; assisting younger members in preparing animals (and themselves) to exhibit in fitting and showing and in type classes; organizing field trips; organizing herdsmanship; etc. Leadership at a County level: assists at county shows, clinics, fairs; show and/or table secretary; fitting & Showing judge; Ambassadors, Project meeting participation. Leadership outside 4-H (i.e. in school, church, other organizations, etc.)

Elected/Appointed Leadership (3 points)

Specific Project Examples: Club, County, State, or National office held or committee participation within 4-H, ARBA, Breed Specialty club, or other rabbit related club.

Promotional Leadership (2 points)

Specific Project Examples: Promote participation in the 4-H Rabbit Project; Promote rabbits as meat animals and as pets; promote wool and/or fur production; promote research; public demonstration on the care and handling of rabbits (animal welfare); etc.

Section III – 4-H Citizenship

4-H Citizenship Activities (20 points)

Specific Project Examples: Promote rabbits as meat animals and as pets; promote wool and/or fur production; promote research; public demonstrations on the care and handling of rabbits (animal welfare); etc.; support open rabbit clubs: ARBA, WSRBA, Cascade Rabbit Breeders, Northwest Rabbit Breeders, Breed Specialty Club (also membership in these and similar rabbit organizations).

Non 4-H Citizenship Activities (5 points)

Service activities involved in as a result of church, school, or other non 4-H-group participation.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Those choosing the interview option must turn in the application and will be notified of an interview time. Judging will be done by two of the following: Program Leader, Superintendent, Project Leader designated by the Program Leader.

This project typically requires 4 years (Excluding primary years) to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Must show participation in all sewing areas (e.g., – Home Décor, Clothing Construction, ChildCare, Needlecraft). Show effort and involvement throughout each year of the project, including participation in club and county workshops, expanding skill level as reflected in entries and contest participation at Evergreen State Fair. Maintain an up-to-date permanent record that reflects your growth in a variety of learning  experiences. Participation in the Sewing High Point Contest.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Specific Requirements: Participation in at least one other project. Examples of complementary projects: Leadership, creative arts, or any project that enriches the involvement in the sewing program and develops a well-rounded 4-H member. Permanent record should reflect active participation in these other projects. Member should also explain how sewing skills are of use in another 4-H project.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific project examples: Attend clinics and workshops presented by the Sewing Program during the 4-H year. Construct a variety of projects using new skills. Seek help from those proficient in the skill area.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Requirements: Demonstrate progress of project knowledge and skills by participation in judging, bowl contests and preparing  informational posters. Up-to-date permanent record or record book (using county guidelines).

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership – Sewing Project

Specific Project Requirements: Help new project members or leaders by demonstrating techniques, leading discussions and organizing project activities. Help members and leaders at workshops, contests, Evergreen State Fair and other county project activities.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship

Make posters promoting 4-H; organize and participate in public information and/or membership recruitment events, etc. Display a helpful, cooperative attitude at club and county project activities. Enter items in community service category at Evergreen State Fair or make and donate items to charity. Be involved in other service activities as a result of church, school or other non-4-H group participation.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 2 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Increasing number of animals and level of responsibility in market lamb and breeding projects.  Participation in 4-H fitting and showing contests and clinics. Judging contests, and educational display contests.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complementary Projects: Vet Science, Leadership, Spinning Program, Foods and Nutrition.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Attend and help with clinics on sheep management, fitting and showing, health care, and vet clinics. Participate in nutrition studies.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Participation in sheep and livestock bowls, and judging clinics. Demonstrate understanding of financial aspects of project through add sheets in record book. Growth in plans for project improvements (breeding housing, care).

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Sheep Project

Specific Project Examples: Assist younger members in preparing animals for show. Team leader on herdsmanship. Help leaders plan and teach sheep clinics. Organize field trips. Help with county events, and demonstration days.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship

Specific Project Examples: Help with lamb taste-test events. Help with wool pool shipping days, shearing schools, etc. Volunteer to help leaders and superintendents at Fair spinning and sheep programs, contests, and demonstrations. Volunteer to help with information booth at the fair.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board

This project typically requires 3-4 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Number of animals. Level of responsibility. Market hog and Breeding Program/Projects. 4-H, Extension, and Producer clinics on Swine Management. Participation in contests, including public speaking, livestock judging, poster and educational displays.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of Complementary Projects: Veterinary Science, Leadership, Foods and Nutrition.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Attend clinics on Swine management and care. Judging clinics, Vet. Clinics try new fitting techniques. Public Presentations.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Participation in Swine Bowl. Demonstrations on swine related topics. Accurate completion of swine add sheets in record book, producing a profit in the project. Continued improvement in handling and fitting animals.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Swine Project

Specific Project Examples: Assist younger/new members in fitting animals for show. Organize swine field trip. Invite speaker on swine related topics.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship

Specific Project Examples: Support Pork Producers raffle, promote use of pork. Demonstrations on safety when around livestock. Join Pork Producers or Breed Associations and support their activities.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 3-5 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Technology Project

Overall project involvement including participation at the fair. General knowledge of hardware, software applications, troubleshooting, robotics and programming. Project documentation (record book) must show personal growth by the quality and difficulty of work throughout the year.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Participation in any 4-H project which develops well-rounded interests and skills in the 4-H member. Record book should reflect active participation in these other projects. Other projects are not limited to, but suggested to be, leadership and citizenship which can also reflect technology interests.

Learning Experiences – Technology Project

Maintain an up to date record book, which shows growth in the variety and depth of the learning experience undertaken each year within this project. Participation in County workshops, events and competitions. Stays current on developing technology.

Learning Experiences – Other Projects

Member’s record book shows participation in another 4-H project.

Knowledge and Skills – All Project

Overall growth in project, including consistent participation and skill in competitions and contests. Area level Public Presentation is mandatory for the year in which the pin is applied for, and recommended for all years. Participation in all projects should be appropriate for age/maturity level.

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Technology Project

Club and County level leadership must be demonstrated. Assists newer members, assists leaders in conducting educational classes and/or workshops. Assists at fair in running booth and fair activities. Volunteer leadership can also include non-4-H leadership at school, church or other organizations.

Elected/Appointed Leadership

Held office or chaired committees, committee participation. Duties of position must have been performed as per job description.

4-H Promotional Leadership

Encourage new members to join 4-H. Help new members become familiar with 4-H and the Technology Project. Talk about 4-H to non-4-H groups. Participate in public 4-H events.

Section III – Experiences in 4-H Citizenship

Citizenship Activities

Demonstrate a pleasant, cooperative, helpful attitude. Promote a positive attitude among your fellow club members. Participate in club fund-raising projects and other functions that promote the club to the public. Become involved with community service projects within the club or county.

Non 4-H Experiences

Community service and citizenship involvement as a result of school, church or other functions not related to 4-H.

It is recommended that you reference the Achievement Pin Judging Sheet when preparing your application.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.

This project typically requires 2 years to achieve the depth of experience and knowledge required to earn a pin.

Section I – Projects and Activities

Size and Scope – Main Project

Increasing levels of knowledge of different kinds of animals through owning, exhibiting and/or experience at farms, stables, kennels, pet stores, vet clinics, pet farms, etc.

Size and Scope – Other Projects

Examples of other animal – related projects: Leadership, pest management project.

Learning Experiences – Main Project

Specific Project examples; Completion of Member Publication – Unit I “The Normal Animal” is mandatory; Unit II “Animal Diseases” is highly recommended.

• Volunteer Program at County Fair
• Vet Assistant Program at State Fair
• Attendance at Monthly Vet Science Programs.

Knowledge and Skills – Main Project

Specific Project Examples: Vet Science Judging Contest, Public Presentations, Educational Displays, Vet Science Bowl. Demonstrate understanding of project through add sheet (Animal Record).

Section II – Experiences in Leadership

Volunteer Leadership-Vet Science Project

Assist younger members to learn Veterinary Science. Assist with Fair, County Volunteer Program, Vet Science Committees, Bowls, Tours, Clinics and Contests. Present Vet Science topics to Club.

Section III – Experiences in 4H Citizenship

Citizenship

Promote responsible pet ownership and care. Animal Safety, Pet Food Bank donation, Vaccination Clinics.

Achievement Pin Applications must be submitted to the Extension Office for county judging with an up to date 4-H Record Book. Judging will be done by County Program Leader and one other member of the County Program Board.