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4-H Awards

 

AWARDS 2009-10
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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.

4-H logoBates 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 3 medals for work in specific project areas.  Members must complete a Bates County 4-H Project Medal Award form to apply for these awards and submit the form by September 15.  Section A (the section containing member’s biographical information) and Section D (the 4-H member’s story) must be handwritten.  All other sections can be typed or word processed.  Once a specific project medal has been earned, the member cannot re-apply for that project medal.  Please note:  there is an updated form that must be completed for this award.

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-H JACKET: 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 Work
  • 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.

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 MEMBER 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:

1.   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.

2.   Involve youth in planning and completing the activities

3.  Keep records of youth and adult participation in the community service 
     activities by  completing the “Youth  Service Contributions to Their
     Community” log.

4.   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 AWARD: Sponsored by the State of Missouri MFA Agri­Services 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. County application deadline is December 28.  State application deadline is January 1 and must be submitted to Ben Gallup,   State 4-H Office, 812 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO  65211.

STATE 4-H EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION AWARDS: Youth ages 8-13 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement, leadership, and skill enhancement.  Five youth (ages 8-10) from the West Central region will be recognized as State Excellence award winners and will receive a certificate and medal of achievement.  Three youth ages (11-13) from the West Central region will also be recognized as State Excellence award winners and will receive a scholarship to attend State 4-H Teen Conference. Youth must complete the Missouri Report Form specific to their age group.  Each county will submit the forms to a regional selection committee and that committee will forward five Missouri Report forms (Level 1 Y2000 for ages 8-10) and three Missouri Report forms (Level 2 Y2100 for ages 11-13) to the State 4-H Office for consideration.  Each of the twelve Extension regions in the state will submit forms for selection.  Forms must be submitted to the Bates County Extension Office by September 15.

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: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 15th.   Contact the Extension Office. Recipients are not eligible for BATES COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP.

BATES COUNTY 4-H 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 Office. Recipients are not eligible for JEFFREY LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.

C.O. AND KATY BALENTINE SCHOLARSHIP/INTERNSHIP: Two $2500 scholarships/internships will be awarded to Bates County 4-H members by the Missouri 4-H Foundation. The scholarships must be applied toward a course of study at any accredited two-year or four-year college or university in Missouri.  High school seniors and/or college freshmen who are current or former 4-H members may apply.  The scholarship/internship requires a minimum of 100 hours of service to the local 4-H program. The internship will be concentrated over a 3-4 week period under the direction of the local 4-H Youth Specialist.  The internship must be served the summer prior to receiving the scholarship money in the fall. Recipients will be selected by the Missouri  4-H Foundation Scholarship Committee, not at the local level.  Scholarship recipients will be announced in the spring.  Application deadline is April 1 of current 4-H year.  The application can be found on-line at http://4h.missouri.edu/foundation/ (click on “Recognition and Scholarships”) or by contacting your local University of Missouri Extension Office.  

BATES COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP:  The Bates County Cattlemen’s Association will award two $750 scholarships to one deserving boy and one deserving girl involved in a beef enterprise or project.   The award decision will be made by the Cattlemen’s Association and presented at the Junior Livestock Sale at the Bates County Fair. Contact the Extension Office for rules and application.  Application deadline is May 1.

BATES COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN’S SIRLOIN AWARD: The Bates County Cattlewomen’s Association will award a $250 scholarship to an outstanding Bates County 4-H or FFA member involved in a beef enterprise or project.  Contact the Extension Office for rules and application.  Application deadline is November 15.  The award decision will be made by the Cattlewomen’s Association and presented at their association’s annual meeting in January.

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

 

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