Washington State University Cooperative Extension
Snohomish County 4-H Program
Specific Program Achievement Pin Guidelines
(Please see basic Guidelines and Achievement Pin judging sheet for other examples of criteria.)
Citizenship Program
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
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. 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
A. 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.
B. 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.