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Beau
Ingle
Today,
4-Her's from around the state and country define in
their own unique way that may not be similar to that
of others. This concept is what makes 4-H so creative
and appealing to youth today who are involved. We all
can make our own connections that reflect our outlook
on 4-H and the relationships that we have with our fellow
4-Her's. For example, one individual has described some
memorable events that illustrate 4-H's characteristic,
even it is on an informal basis. He explains that there
are activities that 4-Her's were supposed to be cleaning
and doing other chores, these fun events allowed the
4-Her's to come together and meet new people. It also
allows new members to mingle with their peers and form
friendships to last forever. 4-H is truly what you make
of it and how you interpret its capabilities to change
you for the better, and that is why 4-H has been so
successful among the millions involved and hopefully
why it will be embraced in the future. |
| Lesley
Payne
I
pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater
loyalty, my hand to larger service, and my health to
better living for my club my community and my world.
Unfortunately, many people in the state of Ohio do not
understand the meaning behind this pledge. For me this
pledge changed my life.
Growing
up on a dairy farm, I knew I was going to be in 4-H.
However, during my first few years, I was only in it
because I had to. I went to the scheduled meeting, and
completed the minimum requirements of my projects, but
I never participated in any of the extra opportunities
available to 4-Her's. Now as I am about to complete
my final year of 4-H, I extremely regret this.
Last
year, my county gave me the first opportunity to become
active in the state level. Before, I had always been
active in my county, but I was always scared to leave
the people who already knew me. To try and solve this
fear, my county selected me to attend Leadership Camp.
For the first few days I was very shy, and clung
to the other girls from my county. As the week
progressed, I realized that if I was going to have any
fun at all at this camp, I was going to have to break
out of my comfort zone. From that point on I came out
of my shell, not only at Leadership Camp, but with everything
else available to me. I became one of the most active
members in my county. I have to say I owe my transformation
to 4-H.
As
said before, 4-H is what you make of it. Unfortunately
for me, I did not make it something sooner. Now, as
I continue to challenge myself with new opportunities
available to me, I realize just how great 4-H really
is. From the projects, to all the camps, to all the
other 4-H events available, 4-H is a wonderful educational
opportunity that truly makes “The Best Better”. |
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Whitney
Prose
I
am Whitney Prose of Delaware Co., Ohio. I am in the
Elm Valley 4-H Club. 4-H has been amazing for me! 4-H
not only has taught me leadership and life skills, but
has propelled me into real careers. By just saying “I'm
a 4-H'er” doors fly open. Through 4-H, I have traveled
to Washington D.C., Atlanta, and all across Ohio. I've
shadowed government officials, local reporters and even
was interviewed on TV! 4-H has provided me with such
an open, friendly, enriching environment. It's so easy
to try different and new interest. I wouldn't have realized
my love of writing, dogs, community service or leadership
without 4-H. Soon, I'll be going to college, where I
plan to continue to “Make the Best Better” by expanding
on my 4-H interest. I know my entire life I will be
drawing upon my excellent experience through the 4-H
experiences. |
| Allie
Persinger
Success,
Failure, friendship, hard work, and exhaustion are all
things we have experienced through this fabulous organization
called 4-H. As a little Cloverbud I could have never
imagined my potential and everything I have been able
to accomplish through 4-H.
One
of my favorite 4-H memories was when I did the demonstration
contest. I can still remember how nervous and shaky
I was while teaching people how to make smoothies. The
next year I wanted to do the Health and Safety Speaking
contest. Fortunately, I was one of the top winners at
the state and I won a trip to Atlanta, Georgia to the
4-H congress. I can honestly say that, that week was
the best week I have ever had. And I am still keeping
in contact with people I met there. The demonstration
contest that I participated in 3 years ago has influenced
me to participate in other contest outside of 4-H and
help me get an idea of what I want to do as a career.
So
in conclusion try everything you can in 4-H because you
never know what you may excel at. This organization has
taken people above and beyond and will continue to do
so! Learn all you can, do all you can , and be all you
can for you may not imagine the places 4-H can take you!
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Breanna
Young
Hi,
I'm Breanna. When I think 4-H, I think farmers, but
I'm not a farmer. So why am I in 4-H? Good question.
When I started 4-H, I liked doing the projects. Not
anymore. Now I'm in it for the people. The funny thing
is that if you had known me when I was little you would
not have expected me to get involved just for my friends.
I was a shy little girl who was scared of new places,
and new people . As I grew with 4-H, my confidence blossomed
as friendly 4-Her's reached out to me and encouraged
me to step out of my comfort zone. For example when
I was in 6 th grade I was at a judging, I decided that
I should try to talk to one of the other girls to help
pass the time. I then went to talk with the judges,
and found that it wasn't all that bad, I actually enjoyed
it. That enjoyment must have shown because I received
the opportunity to be our county's representative at
the State Fair. I was fortunate enough to win one of
the Outstanding of the day Awards. All of those events
happened because I stopped and reached out to talk to
a stranger. That stranger eventually became one of my
best friends. Now I am always meeting new and different
people who become my friends. |
| Jason
Maxey
My
name is Jason Maxey and I'm a 4-H Ambassador from Delaware
Co., Ohio. While I was growing up, I never really grasped
what 4-H was. I remember walking through the livestock
buildings and seeing all the different animals. That's
what I thought 4-H was; People who live on a farm and
raise animals.
When
my mother convinced me to join 4-H some 7 years ago,
I had no idea what I was getting into. My second year
in 4-H, I received a letter from my county office with
a list of teen leadership opportunities available in
the county and state programs. The opportunity that
immediately caught my eye was Camp Counselor in Training.
When
I went to other camps as a young child, I always looked
up to my counselors and remember thinking to myself “I want to be like them someday. “In my six years as
a camp counselor in Delaware Co. I have seen campers
with home situations that aren't the greatest, then
these campers come to cap as sullen, shy and sometimes-angry
young people. But by the time they leave camp on the
fifth day, they are transformed into smiling, happy,
laughing young people. This is simply an example of
the great things that happen thanks to the youth and
adult volunteers in this great program called 4-H.
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