Record books are one of the most dreaded things for any 4Her. But there's plenty of ways to make the whole process easier. A record book is a book that records everything you've done during the year that relates to 4H or to its virtues. That includes projects, leadership, community service, and more. Here's a few tips: 1) If you are an intermediate or senior member who has to do LDRs (Leadership Reports), make your Pre Reports at the beginning of the year (this is how it's supposed to be, but lots of people don't do it that way). 2) Each month, sit down and fill in everything you've done this month. That means recording what you did in project meetings, what Community Service, Leadership, Communication Skills, Events, and more activities you did or attended. 3) As soon as the 4H year ends, fill in your Post LDRs, make your Expression Pages, and write your 4H Story, as well as any other thing that needs to be done besides tallying. 4) About a week before y...