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The 4-H way. By: Taylor Holloway Keyboarding Period 6 January 29, 2010. Introduction. What is 4-H? History of 4-H What can you do in 4-H?. Type of Presentation. Informative. What is 4-H?. 4-H is a youth organization
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The 4-H way By: Taylor Holloway Keyboarding Period 6 January 29, 2010
Introduction • What is 4-H? • History of 4-H • What can you do in 4-H?
Type of Presentation • Informative
What is 4-H? • 4-H is a youth organization • The goal of 4-H: Help children develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills. • The colors: white and green. White represents purity and green symbolizes growth. • 4-H is used in over 80 different countries. • Non-Profit Organization • Motto: “Make the best better” • Slogan: “Learn to do by doing”
History of 4-H • 4-H has been around since 1902 • First 4-H Camp was located in Randolph County, WV. • Camps used to be called “Corn Clubs” • 4-H membership increased in 1974 • There are 6.5 Million members today and over 90,000 different clubs
How should you pick a club? If you like the club, officially join it by paying dues, attending activities, etc. Attend their first meeting to see if you like it. Talk to a leader to find a club that you would like to join. Find a 4-H Extension Office near you. Choose what your interested in.
What can you do in 4-H? • You can be involved in 4-H many ways such as joining a club, volunteering, or being a teen leader • There are lots of clubs: Archery Clubs, Bug Clubs, Equestrian Clubs, Riflery Clubs, etc.
Questions • What is the 4-H motto? • How many members are there in 4-H today? • What did 4-H clubs used to be called? • What are two ways that you can be involved in 4-H? • What are the 4-H colors?
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