Welcome to 4-H!A WORLD OF

OPPORTUNITY

Sarah Jo H. JonesExtension Agent

4-H BasicsThe 4-H Symbol

A green 4 leaf clover with a white “H” on each of its

leaves.

The 4-Hs 

HEAD 

HEART 

HANDS 

HEALTH

MOTTO“To Make the Best

Better”

SLOGAN“Learn by Doing”

PLEDGEI pledge my head to clearer thinking, My

heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger

service, And my health to better living, For my club,

my community, my country and my world.

COLORSGreen and White

 Green represents

springtime

White represents innocence

What is 4-H?FUN!LeadershipSciencePublic SpeakingTalent ShowCampMaking FriendsTrying New ThingsAgricultureCitizenshipLearn By Doing!

How do I join?

Just by being here!Community clubsSpecial interest, project clubsTeen Club (when you’re older)Adult Council (when you’re old )

There is something for everyone!

Club Officers

PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerHistorianPledge Leader

Pledge LeaderMemorize the pledgesRecite both pledges at the beginning of each meeting This person is good at memorizing lots of words and is comfortable in front of the class.

American Pledge

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible for liberty and justice for all.

4-H PledgeI pledge myhead to clearer thinkingheart to greater loyaltyhands to larger servicehealth to better livingfor my club, my community, my country and my world.

HistorianUsing a digital camera, the Historian is responsible taking pictures of each meeting.They will take pictures of competition winners and officers.This person should enjoy taking pictures!

TreasurerThey are responsible for collecting money all year to give to the charity the club chooses.This person needs to be good at counting money and responsible!

SecretaryRead the minutes or notes from the last meetingWrite down what happens at every meeting.Write down the first and last names of the people selected to move on in competitionThis person should be good at taking notes and a great listener.

Vice PresidentIn case the President is absent, the Vice President will run the meeting.The VP will announce when our next meeting is and what we are doing during a meeting.

PresidentLead the meeting with the script providedHelp the other officersHelp your teacher Announce the contestants before they competeAssist your class when they vote on anythingThis person is a great leader and someone you look up to.

Nominating and Voting

If you want to run for an office stand when that office is announced. Everyone will put their head down and close their eyes.Everyone gets one vote. Once your vote is cast you may not vote again.You may vote for yourself.

Charity Ideas• Carroll 4-H Campership• Twin County Humane

Society• Department of Social

Services• Joy Ranch Children’s Home• American Cancer Society• St. Jude’s Children Hospital• Relay for Life• Feeding America

Southwest Virginia

4-H Songs!Louise the ElephantJellyfishPenguin60s PartySwimmingFishing SongLittle Green FrogLittle Bar of SoapSailor Went to SeaDum Dum Dada