CCE Clinton 4-H Portfolio I want to apply for a 4-H award trip scholarship

1. CCE Clinton 4-H Portfolio�I want to apply for a 4-H award trip scholarship� Welcome to the 4-H training to help you apply for the award trip scholarships available each year. The process used to apply for these opportunities is through the 4-H Portfolio and Application. The process is a real world experience requiring members to submit applications and document achievement. 4-H members who apply through this process will find themselves with an advantage when it comes time to apply for college or enter the workforce.Welcome to the 4-H training to help you apply for the award trip scholarships available each year. The process used to apply for these opportunities is through the 4-H Portfolio and Application. The process is a real world experience requiring members to submit applications and document achievement. 4-H members who apply through this process will find themselves with an advantage when it comes time to apply for college or enter the workforce.

2. What will we accomplish? Why a 4-H Portfolio? How to complete the application for scholarships for trips. How to make your accomplishments stand out on paper. After completing this presentation you will feel more comfortable with the application process and how to excel during the process. I am sure you have many accomplishments during your 4-H career and today you are going to learn the art of making those accomplishments look as impressive as possible.After completing this presentation you will feel more comfortable with the application process and how to excel during the process. I am sure you have many accomplishments during your 4-H career and today you are going to learn the art of making those accomplishments look as impressive as possible.

3. Why should I apply? 3 Award Trips Members from Clinton County attend these trips by invitation only Award Trips include Washington DC, New York City, and Capital Days As with any application process, it does take some work to submit. You will find the outcome of this process to be very rewarding in the end. The Wonders of Washington trip is open to 4-Hers 15 years and older. A 4-day trip to the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD. Participants stay at the National 4-H Center, visit the Nation�s Capital and its famous historical and cultural landmarks. 4-Hers learn about federal government and their role as a United States citizen and meet their Congressman. The New York City trip is open to 4-Hers 15 years and older. A 4-day trip where participants observe some of the unique career opportunities available in New York City as well as experience some of the social and cultural aspects of the city. The Capital Days trip is open to 4-Hers 14 and older. A 2-day visit to the state capital to tour and learn about history and state government. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet with their state representatives. As with any application process, it does take some work to submit. You will find the outcome of this process to be very rewarding in the end. The Wonders of Washington trip is open to 4-Hers 15 years and older. A 4-day trip to the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD. Participants stay at the National 4-H Center, visit the Nation�s Capital and its famous historical and cultural landmarks. 4-Hers learn about federal government and their role as a United States citizen and meet their Congressman. The New York City trip is open to 4-Hers 15 years and older. A 4-day trip where participants observe some of the unique career opportunities available in New York City as well as experience some of the social and cultural aspects of the city. The Capital Days trip is open to 4-Hers 14 and older. A 2-day visit to the state capital to tour and learn about history and state government. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet with their state representatives.

4. Why should I apply? Scholarships for 3 regional trips Agribusiness Career Conference STARR Career Explorations These trips are open to anyone to attend. 4-Hers who win scholarships for this trip have most of their expenses covered and arrangements made for trip chaperones. Anyone else who attend is responsible for providing their own transportation, chaperone, and covering all the expenses of the trip. The Agribusiness Career Conference (ABC Trip) is open to 4-Hers 14 years and older. This 2-day trip is a collaborative effort of Farm Bureau, Cobleskill College and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Agri-Business Career (ABC) Conference introduces teens to a vast variety of opportunities available in the field of Agriculture. 4-H teens will visit farms, agricultural businesses, and industries in the Cobleskill area. The STARR leadership retreat is open to 4-Hers 13 years and older. This 3-day event provides an opportunity for teens to develop leadership and other skills to be the 'resource of choice' for help addressing issues at local and state levels, and learn to work in partnership with groups of adults to make ideas and vision become reality. Career Explorations is open to 4-Hers 13 years and older. A 3-day trip for participants to visit and work on Cornell�s campus, learning about various college programs and resources, exploring career opportunities, and interacting with campus faculty and 4-Hers across the state. These trips are open to anyone to attend. 4-Hers who win scholarships for this trip have most of their expenses covered and arrangements made for trip chaperones. Anyone else who attend is responsible for providing their own transportation, chaperone, and covering all the expenses of the trip. The Agribusiness Career Conference (ABC Trip) is open to 4-Hers 14 years and older. This 2-day trip is a collaborative effort of Farm Bureau, Cobleskill College and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Agri-Business Career (ABC) Conference introduces teens to a vast variety of opportunities available in the field of Agriculture. 4-H teens will visit farms, agricultural businesses, and industries in the Cobleskill area. The STARR leadership retreat is open to 4-Hers 13 years and older. This 3-day event provides an opportunity for teens to develop leadership and other skills to be the 'resource of choice' for help addressing issues at local and state levels, and learn to work in partnership with groups of adults to make ideas and vision become reality. Career Explorations is open to 4-Hers 13 years and older. A 3-day trip for participants to visit and work on Cornell�s campus, learning about various college programs and resources, exploring career opportunities, and interacting with campus faculty and 4-Hers across the state.

5. Who is eligible? Any Clinton County 4-H member can apply for trip scholarships who are 13 years old and up. (by January 1 of the current 4-H year) This program is developed for Clinton County 4-H members. Applicants should be active in the 4-H program and show potential for success through the activities you have been involved in through 4-H and other organizations. This program is developed for Clinton County 4-H members. Applicants should be active in the 4-H program and show potential for success through the activities you have been involved in through 4-H and other organizations.

6. What is a Portfolio? A portfolio is a visual representation of your abilities, skills, capabilities, knowledge, qualities�it represents your potential. It is a physical collection of artifacts that provides evidence of your potential by demonstrating what you accomplished in the past

7. Why a Portfolio? The purpose of a 4-H Portfolio is to help you review and reflect on your previous 4-H experiences recognize the skills and accomplishments you�ve acquired learn to market yourself as a result of these experiences

8. Why a Portfolio? As you �Learn By Doing� during your 4-H activities, you gain knowledge and skills in your areas of interest Many of these skills are transferable Transferable skills can be used to help you reach other goals such as applying to college, getting a job, or winning a scholarship Identifying and documenting your skills with take time and thought, but the effort will be worth it

9. Why a Portfolio? Employers and college admissions staff use portfolios to judge your academic ability, maturity, and motivation Portfolios help you prepare for careers or college by helping you Prepare for interviews Showcase your skills Demonstrate the results of your work Assess your progress

10. Adult Participation The Award Trip Application and Portfolio must be completed by the 4-H member This includes filling out forms, writing the 4-H Story, etc Adults can help by guiding, explaining, helping to compile information, and proofreading

11. Special Accommodations We will make accommodations for those members who cannot complete the Portfolio and Application in the usual format A note detailing the accommodation must be included with the application Any person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or disability may enroll as a 4-H member.

12. Portfolio Resources What you will need to get started: Past 4-H Project Books, Project Reports, Building My 4-H Portfolio, and any other materials used to report your 4-H experiences. 4-H Portfolio and Award Trip Scholarship Application There are many resources that can be helpful as you work through this process. The first and most important item you will need are your past 4-H project books, project reports, or any other materials you have used to document your 4-H experiences. Much of the Portfolio process is asking for you to report on the accomplishments, activities, and awards you have received so it is important to retrieve as much of this information as possible. The next resource you will need is the actual 4-H Portfolio and Award Trip Scholarship Application page. There are many resources that can be helpful as you work through this process. The first and most important item you will need are your past 4-H project books, project reports, or any other materials you have used to document your 4-H experiences. Much of the Portfolio process is asking for you to report on the accomplishments, activities, and awards you have received so it is important to retrieve as much of this information as possible. The next resource you will need is the actual 4-H Portfolio and Award Trip Scholarship Application page.

13. Formatting Your Portfolio Portfolios may be handwritten or typed All sections should be completed on 8.5�x11� paper. Materials may be compiled in a binder, folder, or other organized fashion as long as it is neat and easy to read Tabs and divider pages may help separate sections and make it easier to read You can be creative in the presentation of your portfolio�it should be reflective of you and your experience in 4-H

14. Requirements 1. Award Trip Application (neatly handwritten or 12 point font) 2. 4-H Portfolio (neatly handwritten or 12 point font) 3. 4-H Story (1 pages, neatly handwritten or 12 point font double spaced) Now lets talk about what is required to submit a completed Portfolio. The awards application will allow you to choose the top three trip scholarships you would like to be considered for. Along with the application, you will need to complete a 4-H Portfolio, including your 4-H Story.Now lets talk about what is required to submit a completed Portfolio. The awards application will allow you to choose the top three trip scholarships you would like to be considered for. Along with the application, you will need to complete a 4-H Portfolio, including your 4-H Story.

15. Requirements: Documentation Your portfolio should document your experience as well as explain it. Examples of documentation include: Certificates of achievement Drawings, newspaper clippings, etc Samples of agenda�s you�ve written, flyers you�ve made, etc Photographs (captioned) Other This documentation should be part of every section.

16. Application Select the top three trips you would like to be considered for on the Application Take the time to fill out all sections! Lets start with the Application. This asks for your basic contact and club information. Please make sure to rank your top three trip choices.Lets start with the Application. This asks for your basic contact and club information. Please make sure to rank your top three trip choices.

17. Let�s Complete the 4-H Portfolio! Lets take a moment to look at some best practices when completing the 4-H Portfolio.Lets take a moment to look at some best practices when completing the 4-H Portfolio.

18. 4-H Projects List the projects you worked on during the current 4-H year You will explain your project activities in more detail in the Project Record section of the Portfolio The 4-H Projects section of the Portfolio is asking for a summary of your major projects for the current year. It should only contain information from the current 4-H year. The 4-H Projects section of the Portfolio is asking for a summary of your major projects for the current year. It should only contain information from the current 4-H year.

19. Public Presentations List the title and topic of any presentations you gave for 4-H List where presented Presentations could be given at club, county, regional, state, or national presentation or communications events. They may also be talks you gave to community organizations or county legislators, etc promoting 4-H or explaining your experience. For supporting evidence, you could submit pictures of your presentation, or ribbons or certificates earned. Thank you notes for presenting to a community organization is another example.Presentations could be given at club, county, regional, state, or national presentation or communications events. They may also be talks you gave to community organizations or county legislators, etc promoting 4-H or explaining your experience. For supporting evidence, you could submit pictures of your presentation, or ribbons or certificates earned. Thank you notes for presenting to a community organization is another example.

20. Community Service Remember, this category is to document what you do for others within your community�individually or as a group. HELPING to do for others is the key�leadership for these events is good, also helping as a member is good, too! Citizenship and Community Service can be achieved individually or as a group. Documentation of community service events could include pictures, statements from people served, plans of the activity, etcCitizenship and Community Service can be achieved individually or as a group. Documentation of community service events could include pictures, statements from people served, plans of the activity, etc

21. 4-H Leadership Experiences Leadership means taking the lead in giving direction, planning, and organizing Effective leadership depends on help from others, but helping is a supportive role, not leadership Identify the things you have done in 4-H where you planned, organized, and gave direction, either with others or individually Use action words to describe your responsibilities: ex: conducted (rather than attended) The next section contains the Leadership Activities you have been a part of. It is important to merge similar activities together to effectively use the space that is available to you. With this section we want to know your responsibilities as part of this leadership experience. The next section contains the Leadership Activities you have been a part of. It is important to merge similar activities together to effectively use the space that is available to you. With this section we want to know your responsibilities as part of this leadership experience.

22. 4-H Leadership Experiences List club offices held during the current year and responsibilities of the role List any committee membership and explain your role Explain any other leadership role you had related to 4-H projects or activities As always, pictures good documentation of your leadership experience. Any documents, etc you created as part of the experience (an example meeting agenda, planning outline, etc) are also great documentation.As always, pictures good documentation of your leadership experience. Any documents, etc you created as part of the experience (an example meeting agenda, planning outline, etc) are also great documentation.

23. 4-H Public Relations How did you help tell the 4-H story? In this section, tell about how you were an ambassador for 4-H. This could include examples of recruiting new members for your club, activities for National 4-H week, news releases, etc Examples of new releases or pictures of events are good documentation for this section.This could include examples of recruiting new members for your club, activities for National 4-H week, news releases, etc Examples of new releases or pictures of events are good documentation for this section.

24. Exhibits List any items you exhibited and awards received if applicable List where they were exhibited For example, list items you�ve shown in fair. Ribbons or pictures of events are good documentation for this section.For example, list items you�ve shown in fair. Ribbons or pictures of events are good documentation for this section.

25. Other 4-H Participation List any other 4-H events or activities you participated in that aren�t listed elsewhere Examples: fundraising, club party, etc List here if you participated in the Cheese sale or other fundraising activities. List also other activities you�ve participated in, especially if you have taken a leadership role.List here if you participated in the Cheese sale or other fundraising activities. List also other activities you�ve participated in, especially if you have taken a leadership role.

26. 4-H Story 1 page 4-H Story that summarizes and highlights how you have benefited from your 4-H experience. Could answer questions like: How have you benefited from 4-H? How will you share your experiences in 4-H? What impact will you be able to make as a result of your 4-H experience? The narrative is your opportunity to catch the evaluators with that exceptional moment in your 4-H career and let us know how it will help you make a difference. It is important not to just repeat all the information you included in your portfolio. The narrative is your opportunity to catch the evaluators with that exceptional moment in your 4-H career and let us know how it will help you make a difference. It is important not to just repeat all the information you included in your portfolio.

27. 4-H Story Should also tell how 4-H participation helped you develop your head, heart, hands, and health

28. The 4-H Project Record The Project Record consists of 3 parts Project Plan Diary Results The Project Plan includes your goals and preparation The Diary is a record of the steps you took during the project The Results asks you to reflection on your project experience The 4-H Project Record is asking for a summary of your project for the current year. Please complete one per project listed at the beginning of your Portfolio. It should only contain information from the current 4-H year. In the Project Plan, you will want to include the goals that you have set for yourself for the current year and how those goals have influenced your project work. You will find as you work your way through the portfolio, you have a limited amount of space to write in. It is important to be clear and concise and only include the most relevant information. Talk about what you planned to do and what you need to complete the project. The Diary is a place to record what happened as you completed your project work. The Results ask you to reflect on whether you met your goals and how that could affect the next time you work on a project. It also asks you to pick out the biggest lessons from your project. Documentation is important in this section as well.The 4-H Project Record is asking for a summary of your project for the current year. Please complete one per project listed at the beginning of your Portfolio. It should only contain information from the current 4-H year. In the Project Plan, you will want to include the goals that you have set for yourself for the current year and how those goals have influenced your project work. You will find as you work your way through the portfolio, you have a limited amount of space to write in. It is important to be clear and concise and only include the most relevant information. Talk about what you planned to do and what you need to complete the project. The Diary is a place to record what happened as you completed your project work. The Results ask you to reflect on whether you met your goals and how that could affect the next time you work on a project. It also asks you to pick out the biggest lessons from your project. Documentation is important in this section as well.

29. The 4-H Project Record Defining a 4-H Project A project is a planned series of learning activities/experiences that engage youth in the use of their heads and hands in ways that result in enhanced competencies, open hearts and better health. Projects include at least 6 hours of learning experiences Projects are overarching educational experiences, as opposed to activities or events which may be a single day or a few hours as part of a project For example, Horse Camp is part of the Horse Project Or, building a birdhouse is part of a Natural Resources Project

30. Submission Process Make sure your Application and Portfolio are complete and signed Always keep a copy for yourself! All materials are due in the Extension Office by June 1st by 4:30 pm. It is very important follow the submission process closely and meet all deadlines. It is very important follow the submission process closely and meet all deadlines.

31. Now What? Applications and Portfolios will be evaluated by the end of June Award recipients will be announced during Achievement Day Once your application has been submitted, the Family and Youth Program Committee will review the materials and select those who will be invited to attend an award trip or will be offered a trip scholarship. The recipients of the awards will be honored at Achievement Day. Once your application has been submitted, the Family and Youth Program Committee will review the materials and select those who will be invited to attend an award trip or will be offered a trip scholarship. The recipients of the awards will be honored at Achievement Day.

32. QUESTIONS??? Any questions on this program should be directed to the Extension Office. You should all be proud of your 4-H accomplishments whether you are a 10 year member or 2 year member. We hope you will take the time to put together an application to potentially be honored by CCE Clinton County 4-H.Any questions on this program should be directed to the Extension Office. You should all be proud of your 4-H accomplishments whether you are a 10 year member or 2 year member. We hope you will take the time to put together an application to potentially be honored by CCE Clinton County 4-H.