1. Valley Oaks 4-H

2. History of 4-H

3. My daughter’s experience with 4-H.
8 years in 4-H and 3 years in FFA.
American Degree
Afraid of public speaking to comfortable in front of peers and adults
Found a passion for livestock
Knowledge of various livestock animals
Confidence and success

4. The 4-H Pledge
I pledge.... my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, my Health to better living. For my Club, my community, my country, and my world.

5. My Head to Clearer Thinking-
The 4-H pledge was written by Otis Hall, state 4-H leader of Kansas and was adopted by the National 4-H camp in Washington DC in 1927 and had remain unchanged until 1973 when they added “and My World”.
I pledge:
My Head to Clearer Thinking-
• Strives for intelligent behavior
• Develops lifelong
skills for living
• Offers experiences in the
decision making process
• Teaches “how” to think rather
than “what” to think
My Heart to Greater Loyalty -
• Instills trust and respect
• Strengthens personal standards by which to live
• Helps to understand others who may seem “different”
• Develops lasting friendships

6. My Hands to Larger Service -
• Provides a working experience
• Teaches there is dignity in work
• Develops eye and hand coordination
• Instills a concern for others through
community service projects
My Health to Better Living -
• Relates to both physical and mental health
• Teaches wise use of leisure time
• Helps with decisions of career choice
• Develops an understanding about the need for a clean
and healthy environment
For My Club, My Community, My Country, and
My World -
• Provides learning experiences that are worldwide
• Teaches that you are a part and that you belong
• Shows that a relationship between community
and world does exist
• Develops citizenship by acting responsively

7. What to Expect Parents actively involved in all meetings and projects!
Clover Buds ages 5-8 (age as of January 1st)
Livestock- can show only small at fair
Junior/Senior (HS) members ages 9- 19
Parents actively involved in all meetings and projects!
Need parent leaders/ co-leaders for each project (including Clover Buds)
Parent leaders must attend orientation and will be fingerprinted
Yearly cost: $46 (hat and tie/scarf: $40)
80% attendance- monthly club meetings & minimum 6 project meetings per year
Monthly meetings will be on campus; Project meetings on campus or leader’s home

8. What to Expect Record book
Raising livestock animals- major time and money commitment
1-3 projects for the first year
Can transfer from another club once the club is established
Can use facilities, however, not the farm yet due to safety and liability

9. How to Get Involved Fill out “Family Info/ Project Interests” form
We cannot guarantee that we will offer all of the projects you are interested in.
New members fill out enrollment form

10. County Fair
Part of the member experience - not the sole purpose of 4-H
Youth decides on exhibit(s) with parent/volunteer guidance
Learning is the key
©2002 UW Board of Regents

11. Opportunity for youth reflection
Project Record Books
Opportunity for youth reflection
Helps develop communication & organizational skills
Encourage recording experiences throughout year
©2002 UW Board of Regents

12. 4-H Youth Development Program
“The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.”

13. The Revolution of Responsibility

14. Questions and Discussion