Welcome to

District Project Achievement

Welcome 4-H’er! Congratulations on deciding to participate in one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding

programs of 4-H. This packet will serve as a “roadmap” to this year’s District Project Achievement

competition. It includes a schedule of multiple Portfolio Workshops and what parts of this year’s

portfolio you should focus on at each workshop. You will be given additional handouts at the first

workshop of the year. Please make an effort to attend ALL workshops. If you should have to miss

one, be sure to do the portion for that session on your own time. The Paulding County 4-H staff is

always available to assist you through email, or by appointment, here at our office. Let us know if you

have any questions. And don’t forget the next step after the portfolio is getting ready for the actual

demonstration, we will start working on this part after the portfolio work is complete. Our goal is to

help you succeed in 4-H, and “make the best, better!”

Be sure to have fun working on your project and mark your calendar for DPA weekend at Rock Eagle:

March 2-4, 2018. It is a free weekend to reward you on your hard work in DPA!

Best of luck!

Patty McIver - 4-H Agent patty.mciver@uga.edu

Kathie Gilroy - Program Assistant kgilroy6@uga.edu

Chantal Senra - Program Assistant csenra@uga.edu

Christen Thomas - Program Assistant christen.thomas@uga.edu

Juwan Severson - AmeriCorps VISTA Juwan.Severson@uga.edu

Georgia 4-H Junior Project Achievement

Arts Beef Better Breakfast Cat Care Communications Companion Animal Science Computers Information Technology Crafts Dairy & Milk Science Dairy Foods Dog Care and Training Engineering & Mechanics Entomology Environmental Science Family Resource Mgmt. Fashion Revue Festive Foods for Health

Flowers, Shrubs & Lawns Food Fare Food for Fitness Food for Health & Sport Food Safety & Preservation

Forest Resources & Wood Science Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts General Recreation Health History Horse Housing, Equipment & Environment Human Development International Marine Resources Outdoor Recreation Performing Arts Dance Performing Arts General Performing Arts-Other Instrumental Performing Arts Piano Performing Arts Vocal Photography Physical, Biological & Earth Science Pizza Plant & Soil Science Pork Production

Poultry & Egg Science Public Speaking Robotics Safety Sheep & Meat Goats Sports-Individual Sports-Team Target Sports Textiles Merchandising & Interiors Veterinary Science Wildlife Workforce Preparation & Career Development

For more information about Georgia 4-H Junior Project Achievement, go to:

http://www.georgia4h.org/projectachievement/junior.html

Georgia 4-H Project Achievement

Junior (7th - 8th Grade) Portfolio Guidelines 7/2017

Preparation of this portfolio is the responsibility of the 4-H'er and not the Extension Office.

The portfolio is a presentation of a 4-H'ers work over the last twelve months. The year begins with January 1 and ends December 31. 4-H'ers may include information from previous years in the background information portion of the portfolio ONLY.

The Portfolio may be handwritten or typed. It should contain two pages of 4-H accomplishments, and one page of supporting material. This certification cover complete with proper signatures must be stapled to the front of the portfolio. All pages of the portfolio should contain information on one side only of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. The back side of all pages must be blank.

The two accomplishment pages should maintain a minimum of one-half inch margins on all four sides. Paper should be white with black ink or type. No art work pictures, or clip art are allowed on these pages. Computer generated bullets may be used to highlight information.

Supporting material may be any color with any clipart or additional decorations. Pages should lay flat without shingling. Layering of supporting material is allowed and material may go to the edges of the paper (no margin is required).

4-H'ers Background 5% May include any information about the 4-H'er including the 4-H'ers family, activities, and reasons for joining 4-H or selecting this project

Main Project Work 25% Includes activities in the project area that portfolio is submitted. These activities may include articles made or prepared, animals cared for, size and scope of project. Also, included are learning experiences in the project area including workshops, tours, interviews, books and pamphlets read, etc. Honors and awards in the main project may also be included.

Main Project Sharing and Helping Experiences 20% Includes activities where the 4-H'er shared the information learned in their project area or helped someone else in that area. Sharing activities include demonstrations, exhibits, talks, and news articles written. Helping activities include such activities as leading a project club, teaching a class, assisting another 4-H'er in the project, or working on a community service project.

Other Leadership and Teen Leadership Activities 15% These are activities not related to the main project in which the 4-H'er had a leadership role. Activities may include holding office, serving on committees, serving as a teen leader for an activity or assisting a fellow 4-H'er.

Other Community Service and Citizenship Activities 15% Again, these activities are not related to the main project. Community service and citizenship activities should include activities where a 4-H'er as an individual or part of a group provides a service or completes a project for the betterment of the community. Examples include work with the elderly, disabled, or youth at risk, beautification projects, or other service activities.

Other 4-H Activities 10% These activities are those not listed elsewhere in the portfolio but are 4-H related. Participation in county, district, region or state 4-H events, 4-H judging teams not related to the main project and 4-H awards and recognition may be included.

Other Activities and Information 5% 4-H'ers may include information about school, community or church activities or any other activities that have not been listed elsewhere.

Supporting Material 5% Supporting material includes pictures, news articles, letters and others pieces of information that support what has been reported in the portfolio. Items may overlap but must lay flat on the page.

The portfolio score will be 40% of the 4-H'ers final score. At district competition, judges will evaluate the information written in the portfolio only.

Paulding County 4-H Activity/Participation Log 2017-2018 4-H’ers Name ______________________ For the Month of _________ Current Grade ____ Note: This log is to help 4-H’ers record activities and encourage participation in 4-H programming. The point system will be used to gauge quality engagement and not just an “I am here check off”, so the actual points are to be earned through 4-H related activities, but please record all activities (updated 5-20-2017). DPA portfolio information runs

January- December 2017 and other county recognitions run April 2017-March 2018 , so keep one page per month . Please provide a copy of signed logs to Ms. Patty/designated staff member within 90 days of completion, all logs for awards due April 3, 2018 !

Date(s) Activity/Participation in the Current Month Points Earned for related 4-H items

1. Main Project Achievement Work Activities - Including Sharing & Helping Experiences

2. Leadership & Teen Leadership Activities (not necessarily directly tied to DPA)

3. Community Service & Citizenship Activities (not necessarily directly tied to DPA)

4. Other Activities - If 4-H please note, also if more than once in this month put on same line and record occurrence.

TOTAL POINTS FOR THE MONTH (If using more than 1 sheet a month, please note there is another page!)

______________________________________________________________ ___________ My signature as a Paulding County 4-H’er confirms that the information on this log is correct to the best of my knowledge Date

● Please keep track of your own points, but we need a copy from each month to validate ● Questions, ask Ms. Patty: patty.mciver@gmail.com ● The 4-H Activity/Participation log is online at: https://goo.gl/IeUsJr ● The 2017-2018 Point System is online at: https://goo.gl/5EzLnT

2017-18 Paulding County 4-H Points System for Junior and Senior 4-H’ers

Junior and Senior 4-H’ers Here is our point system for recognition as of August 1, 2017: 1. Account for various awards in 4-H which include base programming, areas that 4-H’ers can Master in, and other elements to promote participation in 4-H (April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018) 2. This is also to help encourage tracking participation and information for DPA portfolios, January 1 - December 31, 2017; and for other 4-H and school items including Dean’s Award, Leadership in Action, Community Service Clubs/Organizations, and even college applications/scholarships! (Note: Points are for 4-H related event time only,not travel time.) 4-H Points for Paulding County Participation (Main focus for 4-H’er of the Year and other county awards, also having local impact with our 4-H Program.)

1. General Club/Programming Meetings: 10 pts./each 2. Activities and Events including Teen Leader and Community Service: 10 pts. per each ½ day 3. Camp: 30 pts./full week 4. Judging Team Meetings (limited season): 10 pts./each 5. Specialty Club/Team Meetings: 5 pts./each* 6. Competitions for County Clubs/Teams: 20 pts. 7. Project Achievement: Completed portfolio on time: 20 pts.; District competition: 40 pts. 8. Other Recognitions: Leadership in Action: 50 pts./approved entry; Dean’s Award Recipient: 50 pts. 9. Speaking/Presentation Engagements: up to 10 pts. (portfolio/4-H, email agent prior to event) 10. Community Service Bonus: 10 pts. for each 500 points earned (non-pop tabs for bonus) 11. Leadership Positions: Successful completion in position (agent will awards points accordingly)

Bonus: Turning in the completed and signed Activity/Participation Log monthly: 5 pts./month 4-H Points for District, State, and National Participation

1. Project Achievement State Congress: 40 pts. or 75 pt.s for Mastering (any area) 2. Events, Conferences, Workshops, Meetings: 5 pts. per each ½ day (20 pts. max/event) 3. National Event or Competition: TBD by 4-H agent

Earned Points Awards including 4-H’er of the Year Program

1. Must be involved in DPA and/or Leadership in Action 2. Must have a balance of work from all participation/activity areas

a. Achievement Work Activities - including sharing & helping experiences (this can be the project for Leadership in Action)

b. Leadership & Teen Leadership Activities c. Community Service & Citizenship Activitie s -

including two club fundraisers during the award year d. Additional Activities - 4-H, school, church, community etc.

● Questions, ask Ms. Patty - patty.mciver@gmail.com ● The 4-H Activity/Participation log is online at: https://goo.gl/IeUsJr ● The 2017-2018 Point System is online at: https://goo.gl/5EzLnT