Many have commented on the record keeping that took place while doing 4-H projects. When I became a leader of a local dairy calf club I remember taking one of my record books that I had completed during my years as a member and the kids couldn't get over the fact that we were required to record our calf's feed intake and complete a growth chart for the duration of the project (approximately 6 months). The record keeping changed significantly when funding was reduced for staffing. Our record books were all reviewed by both club leaders and County Co-Ordinators at the end of the each project. Wow when I think about it there was alot of dedication to the 4-H program by not only the leader volunteers but by paid staff as well at the county OMAF (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture) offices.
My hat is off the Cloverbud and the numerous others who dedicated their career to keeping the 4-H program alive and well for so many years.