4-H All Stars4-H All Stars

All Stars can turn your 4-H All Stars can turn your 4-H Experience Into a Lifetime One.Experience Into a Lifetime One.

What is 4-H All Stars?What is 4-H All Stars?

4-H All Stars is an 4-H All Stars is an honorary service honorary service organization.organization.

Membership in 4-H All Membership in 4-H All Stars is the highest Stars is the highest recognition that a recognition that a Virginia 4-Her can Virginia 4-Her can achieve.achieve.

Virginia 4-H All Stars is Virginia 4-H All Stars is service oriented and service oriented and volunteer operated.volunteer operated.

Purpose of 4-H All StarsPurpose of 4-H All Stars

To contribute to positive youth development through service to the To contribute to positive youth development through service to the 4-H program of which they are a part.4-H program of which they are a part.

The 4-H All Star organization strives for cooperation among 4-H The 4-H All Star organization strives for cooperation among 4-H programs in all areas.programs in all areas.

The 4-H program becomes the model from which an All Star moves to other areas of service to people throughout his/her lifetime.

As an All Star...As an All Star...We “Serve” TogetherWe “Serve” Together

For many years, 4-H All For many years, 4-H All Stars have provided an Stars have provided an incentives to Virginia 4-incentives to Virginia 4-Hers to grow, learn and Hers to grow, learn and achieve in order to achieve in order to become a member.become a member.

Virginia 4-H All Stars Virginia 4-H All Stars provide a source of provide a source of both teen and adult both teen and adult leaders who are actively leaders who are actively involved in enhancing involved in enhancing the opportunities for the opportunities for youth in 4-H.youth in 4-H.

Motto: ServiceMotto: Service

There are many opportunities to implement our motto There are many opportunities to implement our motto throughout the organization. throughout the organization.

Many have devoted their time to expanding the Many have devoted their time to expanding the organization of All Stars and the 4-H program in Virginia.organization of All Stars and the 4-H program in Virginia.

GAME TIMEGAME TIME

Fact or Fiction?Fact or Fiction?

All Stars are alums of All Stars are alums of

4-H youth programming4-H youth programming..

In order to be tapped into the All Stars you must be active In order to be tapped into the All Stars you must be active in your 4-H youth program.in your 4-H youth program.

There are honorary memberships for Extension personnel and adult volunteers There are honorary memberships for Extension personnel and adult volunteers who have been extremely active in 4-H.who have been extremely active in 4-H.

FACTFACT

Fact or Fiction?Fact or Fiction?

The Virginia All Star Tapping Ceremony The Virginia All Star Tapping Ceremony that happens during State Congressthat happens during State Congress is new and different is new and different each year.each year.

The Ceremony that is performed every year is The Ceremony that is performed every year is part of an old tradition that has been upheld part of an old tradition that has been upheld

for over 80 years.for over 80 years.

However, each year we do have new faces to tap-in and However, each year we do have new faces to tap-in and different officers that perform the ritual.different officers that perform the ritual.

FICTIONFICTION

Fact or Fiction?Fact or Fiction?

Being tapped as aBeing tapped as a

Virginia All Star is an honor.Virginia All Star is an honor.

Actually, being tapped as an All Star is Virginia’s Actually, being tapped as an All Star is Virginia’s HIGHEST 4-H HONOR. HIGHEST 4-H HONOR.

It is even more prestigious than being named It is even more prestigious than being named a delegate to National 4-H Congress.a delegate to National 4-H Congress.

FACTFACT

Fact or Fiction?Fact or Fiction?

Once you are tapped as anOnce you are tapped as an

All Star your commitment to All Star your commitment to

the 4-H program is over.the 4-H program is over.

A majority of All Stars continue working with 4-H.A majority of All Stars continue working with 4-H.

Virginia has All Stars as Agents, Adult and Teen Volunteers, Virginia has All Stars as Agents, Adult and Teen Volunteers, Permanent Staff at our 4-H Educational Centers, and as Permanent Staff at our 4-H Educational Centers, and as

Collegiate Club Members.Collegiate Club Members.

FICTIONFICTION

Once you’re tapped...Once you’re tapped...what’s next?what’s next?

Once you are an All Star, you will always be an All Star. Some All Stars stay active throughout their lives. Others come and go as their lives and responsibilities change over the years.

There are many more opportunities for All Stars in Virginia.…. Being an All Star is a great way to stay in contact as you go through college, start a career, start a family, move around, become a parent…

All Star OpportunitiesAll Star Opportunities

State-wideState-wide Midwinter's: held the Midwinter's: held the

11stst weekend in weekend in February in locations February in locations around the statearound the state

Summer: held usually Summer: held usually in July in different in July in different locations around the locations around the statestate

InterstateInterstate Rotates between the Rotates between the

states that have active All states that have active All Star Chapters: VA, West Star Chapters: VA, West Virginia, Mississippi, & Virginia, Mississippi, & Maryland. New Maryland. New Hampshire & Hampshire & Massachusetts also have Massachusetts also have state All Star Chaptersstate All Star Chapters

ConferencesConferences

Assist with tapping at CongressAssist with tapping at Congress

All Stars in each All Stars in each countycounty are are encouraged to hold meetings and encouraged to hold meetings and provide assistance to the county provide assistance to the county programprogram

Wayne M. Keffer Wayne M. Keffer ScholarshipScholarship for for college studentscollege students

DistrictsDistricts sponsor Service Projects sponsor Service Projects & Social Events & Social Events

Keep in touch with 4-HKeep in touch with 4-H

Other OpportunitiesOther Opportunities

Could you become an All Could you become an All Star?Star? Are you between 15 & 19 years old?Are you between 15 & 19 years old? Have you been in 4-H for at least 3 years? Have you been in 4-H for at least 3 years? Are you an active 4-H member with participation in a variety of Are you an active 4-H member with participation in a variety of

projects and activities? Have you been active in various projects and activities? Have you been active in various leadership roles and community service projects?leadership roles and community service projects?

If you answered yes to these questions, contact your local extension agent for an

applicationOR

check out the Virginia 4-H All Stars Website at

www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/allstars/.html

Tapping is a special event in the life of an All Star

Since 1923, over 8,000 Virginia 4-H members have been selected as Virginia 4-H All Stars as a result of their accomplishments and experiences through the Virginia 4-H program.

More than 500 Extension staff and adult volunteers have been selected as Honorary members.

Let’s look at the Let’s look at the nomination form!nomination form!

PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

 2. 4-H Resumes/ Portfolios, and Interviews completed: Portfolios: Comprehensive presentation of entire 4-H career including Projects, activities, leadership and service.

 1 point per year: STATE _____ (number of years) 4 ______

2 points per year: State interview ______ (number of years)

 Years/Areas entered___________________________________________ 

Maximum Points Points

Allowed Earned

 1.    List the 4-H project units and years in which the member enrolled, completed and acquired useable knowledge and skills. Example: Beef (3-2003, 2005, 2006); Shooting Ed (4 – 2003-2006)

1 point: 1-3 units 3 points: 7-9 units 5 points: 13-15 units

2 points: 4-6 units 4 points: 10-12 units 6 points: More than 15 6 _____

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

A. List 4-H tours, field trips, workshops, camps, congress, conference, exchange programs, CWF, etc. and years. Example: Congress (3-2004, 2005, 2006,2007); Host IFYE (1-2003)

 1. One point for each TWO club or unit events 4 ______

___________________________________________________________2. One point for each out-of-unit event 4 _____

___________________________________________________________ 3. 4-H Exchange programs, intrastate, interstate and international.List program and year. 

a. Hosting or visiting as part of club or unit intrastate/interstate exchange.One point EACH. 2 _____

___________________________________________________ b.       Hosting or visiting abroad as part of 4-H LABO, IFYE or other 4-H

International program. List program and year. Two points EACH. 4 ____

 ___________________________________________________________

3. Learning experiences through participation in 4-H events

B. Competitive events: Public Speaking, Presentations, Share-the-Fun, Judging Events (Livestock, Horse, Dairy, Poultry & Egg Grading, Meat Evaluation, Forestry, Hippology, Jr. Stockman’s,, etc.) List events and years.

Example: County and District Share-the-Fun (2-2002, 2004)

 1. One point for each TWO events at club level. 4 ______

__________________________________________________________________________________ 

 2. One point for each TWO events at unit/area level. 3 ______

_____________________________________________________________________________

3. One point for EACH district / state / or out-of-state event. 2 __________________________________________

C. 4-H Exhibits: Individual or club, including showing livestock, horse shows, fashion revues, fairs, poster contests and National 4-H Week. (One animal is one exhibit per show.) Example: Fashion Revue (C, U, D, 3-2003 -2005)

1. One point for each THREE exhibits on the club, unit or area level 4 _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. One point for EACH district, state, or out of state exhibit. 2 _______________________________________________

Each section, in turn is limited to the points allowed. You may have attended a dozen plus club and unit workshops, but you only get credit for 8.

As we continue to work though the form, keep in mind that one of the objectives of the nomination process is to have members who are well rounded and not just focused on one area.

Total points for projects and activities = 39

EXPERIENCES IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE 4. List elected offices or committee chairmanships held.Example: ClubTreasurer (l-2000). Honor club Sec. (1 – 2006)

A. One point for EACH club held office/chairmanship. 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. One point for EACH unit, district or state held office/chairmanship. 2 ______

______________________________________________________________

5. List leadership positions and years as a teen or junior leader of club or project group. (Example: Sheep project (3-2005 -2007).

A. One point for teen or junior leader of EACH project or special interest group. 6 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_ B. One point for counselor-in-training at camp. 1 ______

C. One point for teen or junior leader EACH camp. 4 ______

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6.   List committee responsibilities, program planning or assistance with program, activities, contests, etc. Example:Club Fundraising (5-2001 - 2005); Achievement night ( 2 – 2005, 2006)

A. One point for each TWO club assignments. 4 ______

____________________________________________

B. One point for EACH unit, area, district, and state assignment. 8 _______________________________________________

7.     Assistance given on an individual basis to 4-H’ers. List year, number assisted, and what you did. Example: 2005 - Helped a 4-H’er to do a poster. 2005 Listened to 5 4-H’ers practice their presentation, 2004 - Helped neighbor 4-H’er pack for junior 4-H camp

One point for helping 1 - 5 4-H’ersTwo points for helping 6-10 4-H’ersThree points for helping 11-15 4-H’ers.Four points for helping 16 or more 4-H’ers

4 ______ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

8.      Recruitment and promotion of 4-H. List talks to civic groups, TV appearances, radio programs, news articles written for local or school newspaper or newsletter.  

Example: Set up home page;Talk to Ruritan Club (1-1995); newspapers articles (10-1996). 

One point for each TWO contacts. 5 ______ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

9.       Community Service. List participation with charitable, cultural, historical, and environmental groups on community service and improvement projects. (4-H and other groups.) Example: Litter Pickup (2-1995, 96). One point for EACH service activity within the community

10 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10.       List leadership activities other than 4-H. One point for EACH leadership role. (more than membership) Example: FFA, Secretary (2005), Cheerleading Captain (2006)

7 ______ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RECOGNITION 11. Recognition: (includes individual awards such as Honor Club membership, county medals, “I Dare You,” Outstanding 4-H’er, etc.). List awards

A. One point for EACH club, unit, and area award. 8 ______

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Leadership & Service = 54 points

B. Two points for EACH district, state, or national award. 2 ______

________________________________________________________________________________________________

12.   Recognition, other than 4-H. Example: MVP – Baseball, National Honor Society, Honor Roll. List awards. One point for each TWO. 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TOTAL POINTS EARNED OUT OF 106 ______

Recognition points = 13

What now? ????

There are six point areas that range from six to ten points. Are you at maxed out in each of these? If not work with your leader or agent to work more in these areas.

Nine areas have a value of four points. One more is at five. Pick up just one point in the majority of these and you are up ten points or more!

Where do you stand? Do you have points in most or all areas? Do you need some more points?

Late October or early November. Your form must be in some time prior to November 24. That is the date by which your unit All Stars or Extension staff must have then in and reviewed. Check for a specific date for you county or city.

The unit must have it to the District office by December 1st. The District must have the forms to the District committee by December 11th. The District committee completes its work by December 30th.

Those selected are usually notified sometime in March. Those selected must respond and attend tapping at Congress to become members.

The ball is in your court. The 4-H program offers many opportunities. It’s up to you as to which ones you take advantage.