{"id":39973,"date":"2024-12-19T12:08:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?page_id=39973"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:19:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:19:30","slug":"achievement-pin-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/awards\/achievement-pin-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Achievement Pin Application"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Application Deadline is July 1. Must be received in the 4-H Office by July 1. A separate application is required for each achievement pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements to meet before applying:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. An Achievement Pin may be awarded one time only in each Program area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Achievement Pin Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Applying member:\n
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    1. Must be in the 5th grade or above<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Must be currently enrolled and be able to show evidence of active participation in the Snohomish County 4-H project for a minimum of two years (some projects require longer participation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Must have completed at least 2 years of active 4-H club work within the county (current year not included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Cloverbud member years (grades K-2) does not count toward the 2 year minimum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Juniors meeting the two-year requirement may apply for one Achievement Pin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Intermediates may apply for up to three Achievement Pins each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Seniors may apply for an unlimited number of Achievement Pins if the leader feels they are eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Part One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Part One to be completed by 4-H member (applicant).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      4-H Member Steps to Complete Achievement Pin Application:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prepare a document with the bulleted information below (e.g. Word document, handwritten page, etc.):\n
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        1. Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Years enrolled in project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Your Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Your Birthdate _____\/_____\/______<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Grade as of October 1 of current 4-H Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Your 4-H Club _______________________________________<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. Best Method of Contact for you: Email | Phone | Text<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. Your 4-H Leader | Project Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. Best Method of Contact for 4-H Leader: Email | Phone | Text<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. Write \/ type an explanation of why you feel you should receive this award.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        11. Sign your application and date it, to indicate that you have read and  understand the guidelines for the achievement pin for your project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        12. Choose one of the following options. (choose one only)\n
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          1. Record Book: Submit an up-to-date 4-H Record Book including Calendar, Project Record, Permanent Record and 4-H Story. Project Record includes: Commitment, Journal, Project Add Sheet (if required), and Highlights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. (Highlights and 4-H Story \u2013 may be in rough draft form)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Interview: You may choose a personal interview. You will be notified of your interview appointment time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Give the document, including your answer to question #2, and your record book (if applicable) to your 4-H Club Leader \/ Project Leader. They will complete Part Two and submit the entire application by July 1 to the 4-H Office.  Be sure to give your 4-H leader time to write your recommendation before July 1st.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Part Two<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Part Two to be completed by 4-H Club Leader or Project Leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            4-H Leader Steps to Complete Achievement Pin Application:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Receive Part One of the application from 4-H member, including Record Book, if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. On a separate sheet, explain why this member should be considered for this Achievement Pin. Emphasize the 4-H member\u2019s accomplishments and activities. Include all 4-H years from first through current. Listed below are all the areas in which the member will be evaluated. Please address these as thoroughly as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Main Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n