Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter
4-H All Stars. Virginia Chapter
RG.26.04.01
4.2 Cubic Feet
3 boxes
1964-2014
Founded in 1922, the Virginia 4-H All Stars are the highest honor for the Virginia 4-Hers, and membership is based on leadership, service, and activities. The records of the Virginia Chapter of the 4-H All Stars span the years 1964-2014. The collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial reports, bylaws and policies, membership rosters, and photographs. It also includes the organization's mission statement, constitution, and 75th anniversary materials. The collection also contains materials about the Interstate Order of 4-H All Stars and about the midwinter and summer conferences.
The materials in the collection are in English.
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter, RG 26/4/1, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter were donated to the Special Collections and University Archives in 2005. Additional donations were received in 2010, 2011, and 2015.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter commenced in November 2005 and was completed in December 2005. In processing this collection, any publications found were removed and catalogued. Additions were integrated with additional processing and description completed in January 2011 and in March-April 2016.
Administrative History
The first All Star chapter was established in West Virginia in 1919, followed by the Maryland chapter in 1921. Three West Virginia All Stars helped the Virginia Chapter organize and launch with 12 members on August 4, 1922. All Star membership is the highest honor in each state's 4-H chapter and is based on leadership, service, and activities.
Scope and Content
The records of the Virginia Chapter of the 4-H All Stars span the years 1964-2014. The collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial reports, bylaws and policies, membership rosters, and photographs. It also includes the organization's mission statement and constitution. In addition to information about the local chapter, the collection contains materials about the Interstate Order of 4-H All Stars and about the midwinter and summer conferences.
The 75th Anniversary Folder contains a publication about the history of the Virginia Chapter of the 4-H All Stars, as well as a program of the festivities and a registration list for the celebration held in September 1997.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in six series. Materials within each series are organized alphabetically by subject matter and each subject is organized chronologically.
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Series I: Administrative (Lists, bylaws/constitution, financial reports, and nominations)
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Series II: Conferences (Anniversary conferences, Interstate, Midwinter and Summer)
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Series III: Correspondence
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Series IV: Minutes (Business and Executive Meetings)
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Series V: Photographs
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Series VI: Publication Information (relating to The Virginia Star)
Separated Materials
Copies of the serial publication,
The Virginia Stars, were separated to the Rare Book Collection.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Records of the 4-H All Stars, Virginia Chapter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/).
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4-H All Stars. Virginia Chapter
Series I: Administrative1985-2007Future Plans Committee1939-199811Constitutional Bylaw Revisions1959-199812District Information1963-199113Agendas1974-199314Audit Committee Report1976-199215Bylaws and Policies1977-200916Parliamentary Procedure1979174-H Compliance with Civil Rights and Title IX197918Past Big Chief Notes19Lesser Chief Job Description110Policies1985-1997111Executive Committee Reports1991-1999112Nominations1985-2001113Nominations2002-2010114All Stars Recommendations and Nominations115Annual Reports2007-2008116All Stars Gamma Chapter, Big Chief's Annual Report2012-2013117All Stars Guidelines and Policies2009-2011118Concecration Ceremony1939-1999119Ceremony, Georgia Installation1965120All Star Addresses1960-1974121Hall of Fame Papers1968122Membership Study1970-1974123Dues Paying Members1974124Membership Committee1979-1991125Policy and Nominations1984-1995126Membership Documents1985-1998127District Chiefs1987-1991128Addresses1989-1997129Address Lists2000-20031304-H Congress Details and Applicants1991131Committee Reports1994132New Member Documents1994-2000133Summer Conference, New Initiate Registration1994-1995134Member Nominees for All Stars1995135Honorary Membership Applications1997-1998136Tapping Exceptions1998137Initiate List1998-19991384-H All Star Members139Executive Committee Addresses1993-1994140Financial Reports1988-2005141All Stars Finances and Budget1992-1999142Budget1994-1995143All Stars Income Statement1999144Financial1987-1990145Future Finances Committee1976-1985146Budget Committee Report
147New All Star Recognition1984-1991148New Member Recognition1988-1990149Unit Chapter Awards1998150C. Dean Allen Award1998-1999151All Stars Forms for Applications and Awards152Bradshaw Award1977-1998153Key Awards Brochure1959-1973154Awards & Scholarships2002-2003155Series II: Conferences1981-2010Midwinter Conferences1992-201021Midwinters Conference199222Midwinters and Summer Conference199423Midwinter Conference1994-1995244-H All Star Midwinter Conference199725All Star Conference Midwinters Conference2010-201226Summer Conference1991-200227Summer Conference1992-199928Summer Conference1993-199429All Stars Summer Conference1995210All Star Summer Conference2012-2013211Summer Conference Evaluations212Executive Committee1973-1999213Executive Committee Conference1991-2000214Executive Committee Meeting Info1993-1994215Summer Conference Executive Committee199521650th Anniversary Reunion197221760th Reunion, Correspondence1981-198221860th Reunion Sheraton Banquet Problem1981-198221960th Reunion Evaluations198222060th Reunion Budget198222160th Reunion - Thursdays Lunch198222260th Reunion Programs198222360th Reunion Banquet198222460th Reunion Registration Forms198222560th Anniversary Conference1981-198222660th Anniversary Summer Conference Evaluation Summaries198222775th Anniversary1997228Interstate Conferences1959-1980229Interstate Conferences1989-2009230Interstate Documents1991-19992314-H Interstate Reports1979-2012232All Star Interstate Conferences2006-2010233Holiday Inn Conference Center19932344-H Congress1975-1993235All Star Luncheon19882364-H State Conferences2002-2003237Series III: Correspondence1983-2007Conferences - District Officers1973-1979238Correspondence - Initiates1974-1991239Correspondence1983-1989240Correspondence - Committees1985-1995241Correspondence1986-1992242Correspondence1991-1999243Correspondence and Nominations1993-1994244All Stars Correspondence1992-2000245Correspondence1993-1994246Correspondence1994-1995247Correspondence2000-2002248Correspondence2002-2007249Correspondence2007250Series IV: Minutes1984-2007All Stars Chapter Minutes31Past Big Chief32Minutes1984-198833Minutes1991-199634Minutes1997-199935Minutes2000-200236Minutes. Business & Executive Committees2002-200737All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1961-196238All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes196339All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1964310All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1965311All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1966312All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1967313All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1968314All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1969315All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1970316All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1971317All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1972318All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1973319All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1974320All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1975321All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1976322All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1977323All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1978323-24All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1979325All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1980326All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1982327All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1983328All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1984329All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1986330All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1987331All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1988332All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1989333All Stars Executive Committee Meeting Minutes1993-1994334Minutes1994-1995335Series V: Publications1964-2014Big Chief's Newsletter1964-1977336All Stars Midwinters Pamplet1995337All Stars Pamphlets1980-2014338Virginia Star1991-2006339Virginia Star1992-1998340All Star Jewelry1975-19973414-H Ambassador Program1983342All Star Representative Form "Speaker's Bureau"1989343All Star Nametags1974-1991344Ceremony Only1985-1992345Series VI: Photographs1997-2001Photographs1997-1998346