San Diego County 4-H Clubs Standard of Excellence
Circle Yes or No for each of the following items that best describe what is happening in your 4-H Club or group. Clubs or Groups that meet 15 of the 20 Standards of Excellence can be recognized at the county level for achieving these standards. Submit this form to the County 4-H Office by August 31 to be eligible to receive recognition. We encourage all clubs and groups to continue to strive for the Standards of Excellence.
Yes / No / Our club established yearly goals and submitted them to the county office with our approved club budget (Nov. 1).Yes / No / The club reached 75% of the club’s annual goals.
Yes / No / Our club designed and implemented a new outreach project to recruit new members and/or volunteers.
Yes / No / Our club submitted an annual Affirmative Action/Outreach Report (Nov. 1).
Yes / No / Members and/or leaders from our club participated in the San Diego County 4-H Record Book Evaluation.
Yes / No / At least 50% of our projects utilized junior or teen leaders. Attach a list of projects and junior or teen leaders.
Yes / No / Our club completed a community service project. Please describe:
Yes / No / A calendar of events for the year was printed and distributed to members, parents, and leaders. Attach a copy of the calendar to this form.
Yes / No / 3 representatives from our club participated in County Treasurer Training (Treasurer, Treasurer Mentor, and Community Club Leader or other representative).
Yes / No / 5% of members participate in a leadership event ( JLC, SLC, TIC, Officer Day, Teen Council Meeting, County Council Meeting, Advisory Committee Meeting).
Yes / No / Project groups had a planned calendar of events and a budget (included in club budget) if applicable. Attach a copy of the calendar(s) with this form.
Yes / No / 5% of the club members have participated in events beyond the club level.
Yes / No / At least 3 of our elected officers attended County Officer Day.
Yes / No / At least one teen or adult volunteer served on a committee for a county wide event or project (Advisory Committee, JLC, Officer Day, Super Saturday, Sub-sectional Presentation Day etc.).
Yes / No / One representative from our club was present for at least 50% of all San Diego 4-H County Council Meetings.
Yes / No / A scheduled recognition event was held for members and leaders.
Yes / No / New members are assigned to a mentor family to help them during their first year of membership.
Yes / No / The club maintains a website featuring project information and a calendar of events. Provide Website Address.
Yes / No / Members are given the opportunity to give an educational presentation to the general membership after attending 4-H events above the club level.
Yes / No / The club has a trained adult and teen volunteer dedicated to helping the membership with all questions related to Record Books. Provide Names.