Emerald Star Project

In California 4-H the levels of awards are "Star Ranks". There are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald, All-Star, Diamond. The stars are based upon community, club, county, and state involvement.

The Emerald Star Rank is a service star project for youth 13 years and older who wish to do an independent leadership or community service project. The members apply in May and have one year to complete the project.

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Requirements

• 13 years or older. Some counties require the members to be in a leadership project.
• Turn in a outline with activity plans, fund raisers, costs, purpose and advisor name.
• Do an interview at the county extension office.
• Upon completion, turn in a record book and report to the VMO in the county detailing the event.

Samantha´s Emerald Star

Samantha planned a judging and showmanship clinic March 1, 2003. It was a great success and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Judging on Horse, Market Goat, Market Swine, Market Steers and Halter Horses. About 60 4-H members attended from around the community. Showmanship on all the animals was demonstrated by Ashley-Goats, Lamb-Ronnie, Horse-Krysten, Steers-Brian and Swine-Adam.

Adam´s Emerald Star

Adam is working on the club food drive "Trick Or Treat So Other's Can Eat" in October 2002. Last years food drive collected over 750 lbs of canned goods for our community food pantry. Adam did the project as a leadership community service chairmanship.

Blake´s Emerald Star

Blake planned an Emerald Star Project for November 3, 2001 in Blythe, CA. It was a huge success. He planned a clinic around The Poultry Project. Subjects covered were care of the show birds, washing and cleaning,as well how to pick a bird for showing. A lecture on nutrition and feeding, showmanship and vaccinations was also done.

Service Star Rank

The Service Stars of Bronze, Silver, Gold are earned within the 4-H Club and Community. They are earned on the total amount of club activity. You will keep track of the 4-H activities you attend, and committees or chairmanship served on. Presentations and Demonstrations play a huge role. They are required for you to earn any awards or ranks. You must attend your 4-H project and general meeting as well. Last of all you must turn in your record book for your leader to know what you have done. Record books are judged yearly and record keeping is a very important part of 4-H.

All Star is a County Rank of Leadership for 1 year. Diamond Star is a leadership rank for the state 4-H program for 1 year.

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