AWARDS 2007-08

The award, no matter how nice, should not be the goal of a 4-H’er. Personal development is the real goal with continuous benefits and personal satisfaction the real regard. However, it is nice to receive a pat on the back and a word of encouragement along the way. 4-H has an awards program to do just that and only that.

Bates County Awards

COMPLETION PIN: Given to a member to indicate that one more very important step has been taken up the ladder toward personal development by meeting the minimum requirements of one project. Members receive pins during their odd years of enrollment and leaders receive pins for their 1st, 5th, 10th, etc. year of enrollment.

PROJECT MEDAL AWARDS: The member may earn a maximum of 4 medals for work in specific project areas. Members must complete a Missouri 4-H Report Form Y2000 to apply for these awards and submit the form by September 15. The first section (containing member’s personal information) and Section V (the 4-H member’s story) must be handwritten. All other sections can be typed or word processed.

JUNIOR LEADER PIN: Given to a Junior Leader (14 years old and older) after successfully completing their first planned program of leadership. Junior Leaders must submit their plan for review by January 1, and then resubmit their plan by September l, indicating their accomplishments in order to receive credit.

TEEN LEADER PIN: Given to a Teen Leader (16 years old and older) after successfully completing their first planned program of leadership. Teen Leaders must submit their plans for review by January l and then resubmit the plans by September l, indicating their accomplishments to receive credit and pins.

4-HJACKET: Given to the top 5 junior 4-H members (11-13 years of age selected from applications. Applications are due on or before September 15. (Must be enrolled in 4-H for at least 3 years and have accumulated 300 points.)

DANFORTH “I DARE YOU” AWARD: A challenging book given to an outstanding boy and girl 4-H’er in the county. Candidates are nominated by their Clubs or Club Leaders. Applications are due September 15. Nominees must be 15 years of age.

KEY AWARD: Limited to members 14-18 years of age as of Jan.1 of the current 4-H year. Must have been a 4-H member for at least one year and must have worked with an adult mentor. 4-H members must select a mentor and complete criteria in FOUR developmental areas prior to being eligible for the 4-H Key Award. The mentor will receive a medal recognizing their role and help to the member. For each of the following areas the member completes, they are eligible for a recognition medal.

Excellence in Project
Leadership
Community Service
Personal Development

When all four areas are completed, the member is eligible for the 4-H Key Award. It is expected that completion of all criteria will take two to several years. Applications due: September 15.

BATES SCHOLARSHIPS: Check with your local Extension Office about available scholarships. State and National scholarships are due April 1. Apply early in the Senior year.

JEFFREY LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding 4-H Club member to further his/her education. The recipient must be currently enrolled in the 12th grade. Application deadline is September 15th. Contact the Extension Office. Recipients are not eligible for any other scholarship awards at the county level.

BATES COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding 4-H Club member to further his/her education. The recipient must be currently enrolled in the 12th grade. Application deadline is September 15. Contact the Extension Office. Recipients are not eligible for any other scholarship awards at the county level.

PAT EVANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to an actively involved 4-H member in good standing to further his/her education. The recipient must be currently enrolled in the 12th grade. Application deadline is September 15. Contact the extension center. The award recipient will be selected by a committee chosen by the Pat Evans family. Recipients are not eligible for any other scholarship awards at the county level.

OTHER AWARDS:

OUTSTANDING SECRETARY AWARD: Application deadline is September 15. Plaques are awarded to the top three secretaries in the county.

OUTSTANDING TREASURER’S AWARD: Application deadline is September 15. Plaques are awarded to the top three treasurers in the county.

OUTSTANDING 4-H’ER AWARD: Must be 14 years old or older and applicants may win only once. One male and one female are selected and each receives a $50.00 savings bond and plaque. Applications are due September 15th.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SWEEPSTAKES: This is a Club Award given to the club that has the highest participation from its members during the Bates County Fair. Contact the Extension Office for the application. Applications are due September 15.

MISSOURI 4-H OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTICIPATION:
To be eligible for recognition, 4-H clubs need to:

Plan and carry out at least three community service activities within the 4-H program year. Activities should deal with at least two different segments of the community.
Involve youth in planning and completing the activities.
Keep records of youth and adult participation in the community service activities by completing the “Youth Service Contributions to Their Community” log.
Submit the “Youth Service” log to the Extension Office by September 1.

Recognition Levels:
       • Purple Seal - do at least 3 community service projects involving 95% of your members.
       • Gold Seal - do at least 3 community service projects involving 75% of your members.
       • Silver Seal - do at least 3 community service projects involving 50% of your members.
       • Green Seal - do at least 3 community service projects involving 25% of your members.

Clubs who meet the requirements will receive a certificate and seal. In subsequent years, the club will receive seals to add to the certificate.

MFA SADDLE: Sponsored by the State of Missouri MFA Agri-Services Feed Division. Applicants must be 14 years old or older, a 4-H member for at least one year, and willing to enhance local, multi-county, and/or regional 4-H program efforts. Application for this award is made via the Missouri 4-H MFA Saddle Application Form (available from your local Extension Office. Application deadline is January 15 and must be submitted to Ben Gallup, State 4-H Office, 210 Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.

BATES COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN’S SIRLOIN AWARD: The Bates County Cattlewomen’s Association will award $50 cash to the outstanding senior member in a beef enterprise or project to the following: Butler FFA, Adrian FFA, Rich Hill FFA, and Bates County 4-H. Contact the Extension Office for rules and application. Application deadline is September 15.

St. Clair County Awards

Some St. Clair County awards have different due dates and/or criteria from Bates. Those are listed below:

JUNIOR LEADER PIN: Given to a Junior Leader 14 years and older, after successfully completing his first planned program of leadership. Junior Leaders must submit their plan for review by February 1 and then re-submit the plan by September 1, indicating their accomplishments to receive credit and pins. Numeral pins are given for succeeding years after that. The 4-H County Council sponsors these pins. Members must be enrolled in Leadership 3.

TEEN LEADER PIN: Given to a Teen Leader, 16 -19 years of age, after successfully completing a planned program of leadership. Teen Leaders must submit their plan for review by February 1 and then resubmit the plan by September 1, indicating their accomplishments to receive credit and pins. Numeral pins are given for each succeeding year after that. The 4-H County Council sponsors these pins. Members must be enrolled in Leadership 4.

4-H JACKET: Awarded to top four junior 4-H members (ages 8 - 13) selected from award form due September 15. May receive this award only once.

For more information about 4-H/Youth programs in
Bates County contact:

Alan Mundey
4-H/Youth Specialist
1 N. Delaware
Butler, Mo 65730
660-679-4167

Bates County 4-H