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I pledge my hands to larger service. By: Jami Lyn Medley. Georgia 4-H. The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society.
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I pledge my hands to larger service. By: Jami Lyn Medley
Georgia 4-H • The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. • http://www.georgia4h.org/
Community Service is importantto me and to 4-H • Community Service is very important to me. I have seen the difference that it can make in someone’s life. • Growing up as a member of 4-H, I have participated in various community service projects. 4-H places a great deal of emphasis on community service. • It is fourth “H” in the 4-H Pledge. I place my Hands to larger service. • From teaching kids how to properly wash their hands, to collecting drink tabs for Ronald McDonald House families, to picking up trash on the side of the road, 4-H does it all. • This is why I really respect this organization and have grown to feel the need to be of service to others.
What is D.P.A.? • D.P.A. stands for District Project Achievement. • All 4-H’ers from fourth grade to seniors in high school can participate. • Junior and Senior 4-H’ers must prepare a portfolio of a year’s worth of work and present a demonstration on the topic of their choice. • There are numerous categories for students to choose from. • Over 2000 4-H’ers compete each year. • Georgia 4-H holds their Junior/ Senior D.P.A. at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
As a 4-H Volunteer Leader… • I helped the Southwest Program Development Coordinator, Dr. Laura Perry Johnson, with a variety of jobs at these events. • I have assisted with planning and implementing: Jr. Conference, Cotton Bowl and Consumer Judging, Portfolio Workshops, and Southwest Jr./Sr. DPA.
I worked closely with the Jr. Board of Directors throughout their term as an adult volunteer. • The Jr. Board Officers are elected by their peers to plan and direct the events that take place during their year of service.
I was responsible for a lot of behind the scene work. • I opened and closed the curtains during all of the assemblies. • I set up the chairs for the officers on the stage before assemblies. • I helped to decorate the stage and auditorium before the event started.
I began my responsibilities by organizing the 10 different buildings and 40 different rooms that were to be used for the competition. • I also sold Southwest District t-shirts throughout the weekend. • I assisted with setting up all the sound systems for the evening recreation and I also acted as the DJ for the dances.
I spent a lot of the time making sure the Jr. Board officers were prepared for their assemblies by proofing their scripts and making last minute changes and minor adjustments. • Here I am reading over the script before I practice with the board.
I was also in charge of compiling, organizing, and presenting all of the slide shows that were presented at three assemblies. • This is the sound booth where I presented the slide shows.
I was responsible for preparing the awards to be presented. • Also, I had to have them in order to be presented so the programs would run quickly and smoothly. • Here I am placing certificates for State Congress delegates into the award folders.
What I thought… • I love being a volunteer leader. • It was entirely different serving as a volunteer leader than it use to be as an actual 4-H’er. • I never really knew how much took place behind the scenes, but I enjoyed every minute of it! • I felt honored to serve and help the organization that has done so much for me.
Why I did it… • 4-H is an amazing organization. • It helps prepare the youth of Georgia to achieve their goals and become outstanding citizens. • While I was a 4-H’er, many adult leaders helped me with my projects. • 4-H has contributed to making me the person that I am today. • I felt that it was necessary for me to show my support for the organization that has played a major role in my personal development.
Would I do it again? • I will definitely be volunteering my time to the Georgia 4-H program again. • I love being able to work with the youth in Georgia. • You never know what that one act of kindness and caring can do for an individual. I may never see the outcome of my actions, but I know in my heart that through 4-H I can help make the world a better place.
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