1. The Essential Elements of 4-H The Basics of Program Planning Christy Bartley 4-H State Program Leader The Basics of Program Planning Christy Bartley 4-H State Program Leader College of Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension

2. The essential elements are based on: Head Heart Hands Health I Pledge My Head To Clearer Thinking, I Pledge My Heart To Greater Loyalty, I Pledge My Hands To Larger Service, I Pledge My Health To Better Living,

3. I pledge my head…. Head Heart Hands Health Be open minded Do what is right Pursue excellence Take responsibility for my own actions Be open minded Do what is right Pursue excellence Take responsibility for my own actions … to clearer thinking,

4. I pledge my head…. Head Heart Hands Health “I have learned so much about myself by teaching others.... I hope that now and in the future, I will pass some of these valuable lessons on to others.” – 17-year-old 4-H Teen Leader “I have learned so much about myself by teaching others.... I hope that now and in the future, I will pass some of these valuable lessons on to others.” – 17-year-old 4-H Teen Leader

5. I pledge my heart…. Head Heart Hands Health …. to greater loyalty, Be a person of high integrity Tell the truth Keep my word Be the kind of friend I would like to have Be a person of high integrity Tell the truth Keep my word Be the kind of friend I would like to have

6. I pledge my heart…. Head Heart Hands Health “I can say with confidence that 4-H is teaching young people the values of responsibility and hard work, as well as fostering the dreams of tomorrow by allowing hidden talents to shine through.” – 4-H Alum “I can say with confidence that 4-H is teaching young people the values of responsibility and hard work, as well as fostering the dreams of tomorrow by allowing hidden talents to shine through.” – 4-H Alum

7. I pledge my hands…. Head Heart Hands Health …. to larger service, Volunteer in the community Protect my neighbors, the environment, and our natural resources Promote good citizenship Volunteer in the community Protect my neighbors, the environment, and our natural resources Promote good citizenship

8. I pledge my hands…. Head Heart Hands Health “The leadership skills I learned as president of my 4-H club have helped to get me where I am today.... One thing I take with me from 4-H is a commitment to service. I continue to do that as a member of Ohio Northern University’s Habitat for Humanity chapter.” -Erin Suhrie, Canonsburg, PA “The leadership skills I learned as president of my 4-H club have helped to get me where I am today.... One thing I take with me from 4-H is a commitment to service. I continue to do that as a member of Ohio Northern University’s Habitat for Humanity chapter.” -Erin Suhrie, Canonsburg, PA

9. I pledge my health…. Head Heart Hands Health …. to better living, Show concern for others Be kind, considerate, and compassionate Treat people fairly Respect myself and others Show concern for others Be kind, considerate, and compassionate Treat people fairly Respect myself and others

10. I pledge my health…. Head Heart Hands Health “The 4-H Club... gave me the confidence [to be] a good farmer and stand on my feet in life.... The spark to start my success was the 4-H Club.” - Willard Kistler, 4-Her & Farmer, New Tripoli, PA “The 4-H Club... gave me the confidence [to be] a good farmer and stand on my feet in life.... The spark to start my success was the 4-H Club.” - Willard Kistler, 4-Her & Farmer, New Tripoli, PA

11. The Essential Elements of 4-H Independence (Head) –Self-determination –See oneself as active participant Belonging (Heart) –Positive relationship with caring adult –Safe environment –Inclusive environment Generosity (Hands) –Opportunity for service to others Mastery (Health) –Opportunity for mastery –Engagement in learning Independence (Head) –Self-determination –See oneself as active participant Belonging (Heart) –Positive relationship with caring adult –Safe environment –Inclusive environment Generosity (Hands) –Opportunity for service to others Mastery (Health) –Opportunity for mastery –Engagement in learning

12. The Basic Foundations of 4-H Head Heart Hands Health I pledge my head to clearer thinking, I pledge my heart to greater loyalty, I pledge my hands to larger service, I pledge my health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world. I pledge my head to clearer thinking, I pledge my heart to greater loyalty, I pledge my hands to larger service, I pledge my health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world.