KANSAS 4-H AWARD PORTFOLIO (KAP)
Name Kansas County 4-H Member Project Award Area Horse
Date of Birth County/District Any county
Club 4-H Forever Years in Project 12
Instructions for organizing the Kansas 4-H Award Portfolio (KAP)
Complete this form and submit a separate award portfolio for each project or award program. For area and state judging, the form should be typed or computer generated to increase legibility. The words should be those of the member, but it is acceptable for someone else to type the form. See “The Kansas 4-H Award Portfolio Instructions” (New Publication) for detailed instructions, definitions and examples of how to complete this application.
Throughout this application, the following definitions apply. See “The Kansas 4-H Award Portfolio Instructions” (New Publication) for more expanded definitions, detailed instructions, and examples of how to complete this application: Citizenship means helping out in your community and serving others without compensation. Leadership is teaching another person or a group skills or information and includes organizing or coordinating an activity, event, or meeting; selecting and preparing materials, and selecting presenters. Hours include the activity time and preparation/organization/practice time. They would not include personal time (travel, sleeping, meals, etc). Level of participation: L - club/school/local community; C/D - county/district; A/R - area/regional within Kansas; S - State (Kansas or one other state); N - National (Nat’l) - two or more states; I – International (Int’l) Non-4-H Experiences: May include, but is not limited to, school (FFA, clubs, groups/teams, activities); community (clubs, groups/teams), faith based activities/organizations; breed associations. Page: Use one side of the paper only (front). No printing, pictures or other information is to be included on the back side of any page. Use white paper only.
Contents: Put each portfolio inside a cover and secure pages so they don’t fall out. Do not use plastic sleeves, dividers, or table of contents. Label the front of each cover with your name, county/district, club, and name of the award program. Font size - must be at least 10 point. Assemble the information in this order: 1. Personal Page from 4-H Record Book (clear photocopy is acceptable on all records) 2. 4-H Story - Not to exceed 6 pages, double-spaced on one side of paper. Use the story to expand on your project knowledge, skills, accomplishments, personal growth, etc. 3. Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP) 4. Photographs - include a maximum of three one-sided pages (no more than six pictures per page). Photos should be captioned and show project involvement, leadership and citizenship within this award program. The KAP now includes formatted pages and further instructions; however, digital photos, computer generated photo pages, color photocopies, and cropping, are acceptable. Photo paper or card stock is acceptable. Photos cannot be hinged.
Key Changes: 1. The Permanent Record is not included in the portfolio. It may be used as a supporting record keeping document, training tool or for evaluation at the local level but should not be included in the packet sent to area or state judging. 2. Photography project; DO NOT add any additional photo pages. 3. Communications (formerly Public Speaking) project no longer includes a speech. 4. Interviews will be included in final selection of the State Project Winners.
1 Statement by 4-H Member As a person of character who is trustworthy, responsible and fair, I have personally prepared this portfolio and certify that it accurately reflects my work. I will respect the judge’s final decision.
Date______4-H Member ______
Approval of this Portfolio We have reviewed this portfolio and believe it is correct and I/we will respect the judge’s final decision.
Date______Parent/Guardian ______
Date ______4-H Club Leader ______
SECTION 1: GOALS
My goals for this project or award program were: (Examples: Learn to knit with two colors of yarn; Learn to operate a lathe; Prepare and present a program on bike safety; Bake sugarless cookies for the senior center once a month.) Indicate p p i i h h whether the goal is project learning, leadership or citizenship with an X in the appropriate column. g s s r n i n One goal may involve multiple levels, for example; I want to learn bicycle safety, teach bicycle e n e r d z
i safety to our club and the after-school day care program might have an X in learning, leadership a a t i e e
L L C and citizenship. x Continue to familiarize "Lucas" with English riding Continue to improve the 360 degree pivot for showmanship Improve "Lucas's" set-up time for showmanship Learn how to produce fore fluid gait and flying lead changes Qualify my horse “Lucas” for state fair Attend State and national horse judging events Participate in the District horse show Learn scoring / terminology for oral reasons on trail / reining Learn to administer my horse’s vaccines myself Watch and evaluate high-level excellent quality horse show classes Participate in area horse shows and county fair Continue to improve my posture and ring presence for riding Assist local youth project members at horse meetings Learn to properly clip “Lucas” unassisted for show Develop a consistent feeding schedule and riding program Clean stalls daily
2 SECTION 2: SUMMARIZATION OF 4-H PROJECT EXPERIENCES Maximum 1 page – front side only. (This page only – Do NOT add pages) Provide examples of learning experiences, (including, but not limited to, judging schools, camps, contests, tours) and things learned that provide evidence of growth in this project. Include challenges you have faced and how you overcame them. Where appropriate, indicate level of participation (L, C/D, A/R, S, N, I). Record keeping tools that may be helpful include: Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 2 and 3, project records, income expense records, etc. Use any format of your choosing, (narrative, bullets, charts, tables). I DID: *** Rode and cared for one horse and helped care events, Round Robin contest (C) for three other family horses (L) *** National Western 4-H Horse Judging Contest – **** Attended 3 of 4 horse project meetings held (L), 2nd high individual overall, 2nd high team, (N) (C); 16 home project meetings *** Participated in CEV video horse judging contest *** ------Co Horse Show – 6 events – Sr. All – 2nd high individual, 34th team (N) Around (R) *** AQHYA World Champ. Horse Judging Contest – *** High Plains Horse Show – 6 events – Res. Sr. All 7th high individual, 13th team (N) Around (R) *** State Horse Judging Contest – Manhattan, KS – *** ------Co Horse Judging Contest – 2nd high 6th high individual, 3rd team (S) individual, 1st team (R) *** Presented 16 sets of oral reasons (R), (S), (N) *** ------Co Horse Judging Contest – Top *** Rode 50 hours practice during the summer, individual reasons (R) cleaned stalls 7 hrs / wk to reduce flies **** Handler / Rider for eight classes at ------Co. *** ------Co. Fair Overall Champion Halter Horse (C) Horse Judging Contest (R) *** ------Co. Fair Overall Reserve Champion Horse *** District Horse Show – qualified “Lucas” in 4 Showman (C) events for State Fair *** Gave 4 private lessons to another 4-H member *** Participated in ------County fair horse show – 8 (L)
Total Year’s Horse Finances General Expenses: Clothes $203.50 I LEARNED: Horse Tack $ 46.00 ** How to administer a vaccine in a horse’s Vac & Blo $ 43.33 neck (L) Shampoo / Cond $ 25.00 ** About different symptoms of infestation by Lessons $ 15.00 parasites in horses (L) Show Supplies $ 39.75 ** How to detect and treat a “ranula” (L) Fly Spray $ 96.90 ** About different testing methods and Wood Chips $ 76.50 mechanical devices used in examining a Mineral Supplement $ 40.00 horse’s mouth for sickness or disorder (L) Grain $ 306.60 ** Methods of cuing my horse to produce Hay $ 438.00 smoother transitions in horsemanship Vet Bill $ 52.00 patterns (L) Shoeing $ 145.00 ** The effectiveness of using spurs on my TOTAL ($1373.96) horse in our trail and horsemanship classes Area, District & State Show Expenses: ** The proper timing when cuing for a flying Entry Fees $ 143.00 lead change for smoother transitions (L) Tickets & Fees $ 24.50 ** How to properly clip bridle path and legs Health Papers $ 20.00 ** How to protect a tails hair w/ a tail-bag Mileage @ $ .50 $ 72.50 ** to use the “1/2 point” scoring method in Lodging $ 35.00 evaluating performance classes (S), (N) TOTAL ($ 295.00) ** The many differences in reasons-giving Styles in various parts of the country (N) EXPENSES GRAND TOTAL ($1668.96) ** To improve my reasons with introductory Statements and an elevated speaking voice Income Equipment won $ 155.00 I SHARED: Fair Premium $ 60.50 ** Helped project members practice riding and Showmanship (L) Income Total $ 215.50 ** Helped tabulate scores at horse judging Contest (L) PROFIT / LOSS ($1453.46) ** Gave horse project talk to 5th grade kids ** Helped teach FFA members to prepare and present oral reasons
3 SECTION 3: 4-H LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP EXPERIENCES WITHIN THIS PROJECT Do not exceed space provided in form. Summarize your 4-H meetings/committees/organizations, your level of involvement (were you a member or an officer or chairperson) and the level of participation. Project meetings or project club meetings should only be included if related to this award portfolio. To the extent possible, include the actual numbers, not just an “X”. The # Attended should equal the total for all levels of participation (the sum of L, C/D, A/R, S, N, I). See Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 1. / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n I A o
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Meetings, Committees, Offices Held Led Attended L D R N Horse Project Meetings 12 2 12 12 Horse Judging Practice Meetings 14 14 14 Club Assistant Project Leader 5 5 5
Include leadership, citizenship and presentations given or prepared i.e., talks, demonstrations, webpage development, articles written, slide shows, numbers of hours, number of people reached (audience), money raised, and number of times at each level of participation within the table below. Record keeping tools that may be helpful include: Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 2 and 3, project records, income expense records, etc. Leadership is teaching another person or a group skills or information and includes organizing or coordinating an activity, event, or meeting; selecting and preparing materials, and selecting presenters. Citizenship means helping out in your community and serving others without compensation. / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n p p I A i i o
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L C What You Did L D R N H A x Helped brother and sister w/ showing practice 8 16 2 x Helped club project members practice 5 10 6 x Helped tabulate scores @ horse judging contest x Gave horse project talk to 5th grade class x “Thoughtful Organization for Superior Justification” demo 1 8 x Helped 4-H prepare for Round Robin w/ my horse 1 1
4 SECTION 3: 4-H LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP EXPERIENCES WITHIN THIS PROJECT Cont. / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n p p I A i i o
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SECTION 4: AWARDS & RECOGNITION IN 4-H List the most meaningful awards and recognition you received this year. Place asterisks (*) beside awards & recognition relating directly to this award portfolio. See the Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 4 or other record keeping tools. / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n I A o
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related Awards and Recognitions L D R N * ResChamp Individual & Team @ Natl Wstrn Horse Contst x * 7th 4-H Div Individual AQHYA World Champ Horse Cont x * State Horse Judging 3rd Sr Team, 6th Overall Individual x * National Video Horse Judging Contest – 2nd Overall Indiv x * Champion Halter Gelding at County Fair x * Res Champion Horse Showman at County Fair x * Selected as County Champion – Horse Project x * Edwards County Horse Show Senior All-Around x SECTION 5: NON-4-H EXPERIENCES RELATED TO THIS PROJECT Do not exceed space provided in form.
5 Summarize your non-4-H meetings/committees/organizations, your level of involvement (were you a member or an officer or chairperson) and the level of participation. To the extent possible, include actual numbers, not just an “X”. The # Attended should equal the sum of L, C/D, A/R, S, N, I. See Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 1. / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n I A o
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Meetings, Committees, Offices Held Attended Lead L D R N FFA Horse Judging Team 5 5 1 11
List your most meaningful non-4-H experiences related to this project. May include, but is not limited to, school (FFA, clubs, groups/teams, activities); community, faith based activities/organizations; breed associations, etc. See Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 2 and 3. Leadership is teaching another person or a group skills or information and includes organizing or coordinating an activity, event, or meeting; selecting and preparing materials, and selecting presenters. Citizenship means helping out in your community and serving others without compensation. / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n p p I A i i o
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L C What You Did L D R N H A X Helped give instruction on giving reasons X Used horse at FFA “Kid’s Day at the Farm”
List the most meaningful non-4-H awards and recognitions you received this year. (Note: May be non-project related). Place asterisks (*) beside awards & recognition relating directly to this award portfolio. (See Kansas 4-H Permanent Record Section 4 or other record keeping tools.) / / y a t l ’ e n t r u n I A o
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* = t n n c l i o e i o t r a i project t g t a c s t i e a o related Awards and Recognitions S L D R N * State FFA Champion Horse Judging Team, 5th Individual Selected to National FFA Chorus Region REA Seminar Delegate, trip Manager Elected REA Energy Seminar KS Ambassador Principal’s Honor Roll, Natl Honor Society, Who’s Who Natl Honor Roll
6 SECTION 6: PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs should include a maximum of three one-sided pages (no more than six pictures per page). Photos should be captioned and show project involvement, leadership and citizenship within this award program. The KAP now includes formatted pages and further instructions; however, digital photos, computer generated photo pages, color photocopies, and cropping, are acceptable. Photos cannot be hinged.
PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS Maximum of six photos. Maximum 1 page – front side only. Pictures of you doing things, things you made or exhibited.
7 LEADERSHIP PHOTOGRAPHS Maximum of six photos. Maximum 1 page – front side only Photos of your project related leadership activities (teaching another person or a group skills or information including organizing or coordinating an activity, event, or meeting; selecting and preparing materials, and selecting presenters). Be sure to include captions.
8 CITIZENSHIP PHOTOGRAPHSMaximum of six photos. Maximum 1 page – front side only Photos of your project related citizenship activities (means helping out in your community and serving others). Be sure to include captions.
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