4S—Lancaster Farming. Saturda
Written
Scott Hell
4-H involves many dif
ferent aspects and
characteristics in the life of a
teen. These include
responsibility, social and
educational activities, and
friendships. These things
have meant a lot to me.
The first thing I learned in
4-H was responsibility. At
first, responsibility meant
doing chores before going to
school. Then it encompassed
filings like financial
management, business
practices, and meeting due
dates. For me, responsibility
eventually graduated to
leadership. Teaching and
guiding younger 4-H’ers in
Teen Leadership was a truly
valuable experience in itself.
Learning to be responsible
Janet Hutchison
of Mr. and Mrs. James M.
Hutchison, West Grove, Pa.,
and a member of the Oxford
Agricultural Community
Club, has been chosen
Chester Cornty’s Out
standing Girl for 1974.
During her eight years in 4-
H, Janet has completed
thirty-five units in fifteen
project areas, receiving Blue
Merit Ribbons in almost all
units and twenty-two Grand
and Reserve Champion
Ribbons.
Although Entomology and
Leadership are her most
important projects, Flowers
and Vegetables are
becoming more prominent
each year. Having worked m
Entomology and exhibited
her collection on both the
local, county, and state
levels for three years, Janet
decided to try stimulating
interest in the study of in
sects in the county. Three
years ago she became a Teen
Leader in Entomology in her
club and today is the En
tomology Advisor to six
clubs. In most instances
Janet has traveled to the
member’s home to give
individual help She also is a
Teen Leader in
Strawberries, Flowers, and
Vegetables.
What 4-H Means To Me
by 4-Hers from surrounding counties . .
was hard work, but it is
undoubtly worthwhile.
However, 4-H was not all
work. I had many op
portunities to go places to
represent 4-H, Two of the
most memorable occasions
were going to Maine on a 4-H
Exchange Trip and
Washington, D.C., for a
conference on Leadership
and Careers in Agribusiness.
In 1974,1 had the privilege to
exhibit at the State Farm
Show. I also enjoyed going to
county fairs with my
projects. These and many
other activities gave me a
chance to travel, learn, win
praes, and make friends.
Perhaps the friendships
that I gained mean the most
to me as a 4-H'er. I now know
many people that I would
have never met outside of 4-
H. I am sure that some of
these friendships will past
permanently. Sharing
common interests through 4-
H is invaluable. Probably the
importance of making
friends will not become
evident until long after I
leave 4-H.
In short, being involved in
4-H has meant both work and
fun - and all of my ex
periences have been
rewarding!
Scott is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. Warren Heisey, RDI,
Elizabethtown.
In 1973 and 1974, Janet was
chosen to give her En
tomology Demonstration at
4-H State Days. Competing
in the Animal Science
Category during
Achievement Days at Penn
State, She won a Blue Ribbon
for her presentation,
“Mounting Your Catch.”
A county winner in Safety
and Entomology in the
National Awards Program
last year, Janet bettered her
record by being named
Keystone Winner in En
tomology, Citizenship, and
Outstanding Girl for 1974.
4-H offers many op
portunities for growth in
Leadership and Janet, like
many others, has responded
to the challenges. Having
held every office at the local
club level at some time
during her 4-H years, Janet
was elected County Council
President in the spring of
1974. Recently she was ap
pointed to the County 4-H
Advisory Committee.
As County President,
Janet is vitally involved in
all policy making decisions
and the planning and
direction of county ac
tivities: County Round-Up,
Spring Fair, Poster Contest,
County Council Swim Party
and Picnic, and the
Achievement Dinner. At
each, she presided as
Mistress of Ceremonies. She
also helped plan four Chester
County Teen week-ends and
two Multi-County Teen
Retreats. In addition to
general participation, Janet
acted as Song Leader, Game
Leader, Inspirational
Chairman, or Mistress of
Ceremonies.
4-H’ers are constantly
engaged in activities that
stress “learning by doing,”
and Janet was fortunate in
being selected to attend
various scheduled
programs; Club Congress
By Ann L. Hoover
York County
As I approach my
nineteenth birthday and my
remaining weeks as a 4-H
member, I often look over
my personal 4-H clover
which was grown and
blossomed throughout the
past ten years. My life has
certainly been enriched by
many rewarding ex
periences in the 4-H
program.
4-H helped me to develop a
desire to meet people, thus
overcoming the extreme
shyness I experienced as a
youngster. Through 4-H I
had the opportunity to
become acquainted with
individuals from various
walks of life, and I gained
lasting friendships with
young people throughout
Pennsylvania and several
other states. I am especially
interested in all phases of
public relations relative to 4-
H.
The unique experiences
and Leadership School, both
at Penn State; Camp
Kanesatake, which gave
training for activities in
crafts, study of nature,
leading of songs, games, and
calling of square dances;
PAFC at Shippensburg, a
week’s course dealing with
business procedures and
principles, but applied
mainly to cooperatives;
Capitol Days at Harrisburg
and Citizenship Short Course
in Washington, both
stressing citizenship in
volvement.
Eager to interest other
young people in 4-H and to
acquaint the public with the
many opportunities for fun,
learning, new experiences,
and new friends that 4-H
offers, Janet has become
involved in the newly
developed slide program
explaining 4-H, in which a
County Council member
gives a talk and shows slides
on 4-H activities. Last winter
Janet presented such a
program to the Avon-Grove
Lions and is scheduled to
speak to the Kennett Square
Rotarians this fall. Any
organization desiring to
know more about 4-H work is
asked to contact 696-3500 for
information.
In addition to her 4-H
work, Janet is a Senior
Scout, active in school,
church, and community
affairs, attended National
Red Cross Aquatic School,
worked as a volunteer in
structor in the Red Cross
Learn-to-Swim Program,
and was named a Letter of
Commendation recipient in
the National Merit
Scholarship Testing
Program.
available in 4-H have added
a special touch to my life. I
do not believe these fulfilling
opportunities are offered by
other institutions. The people
I met and the speakers I
heard have had a profound
influence on my life. At
various 4-H events I at
tended, speakers such as
Olympic Champion Bob
Richards, Marilyn Van
Derbur, a former Miss
America, and Louis Strong,
President of the NRECA in
1972, have given me in
spirational thoughts to
ponder. The sentiments
expressed through speeches,
conversation, and personal
correspondence have en
couraged me to meet
challenges and set high
goals. Many of my dreams
have now become realities.
I constantly apply the 4-H
motto, “TO MAKE THE
BEST BETTER” not only to
4-H endeavors, but also to
my life in general, thus
broadening the scope of my
interests, increasing my
leadership ability, and
striving to make the most of
my life.
I want to share a thought
which Marilyn Van Derbur
included in a personal letter
to me. This thought is of
value to many of us. She
wrote, “You are only
beginning a life of ac
complishment and
fulfillment. Continue to
reach. Aim high. Do. BE.
Continue to have a goal and a
plan...and to make your best
better!”
By
Mrs. Harris Horn
Thomasvllle 4-H Club
In being a 4-H leader, I
shall try to share with you a
few ideas, or thoughts, that
seem importantto me. I feel,
by using the word Love, is
the greatest way to begin!
Loving youth, and giving of
my time to them is one of the
happiest rewards of my life.
Through them, I am hoping
to build a nation of love and
devotion for our generations
to follow. As a leader, and
parent it is up to me to set an
example.
4-H means working and
sharing together. This is the
true basis for happiness in
life. Even in the beginning of
man, work was necessary
for the survival of life. So it is
today, in our world of
automation and frustrations.
How relaxing it is, to work in
the soil, or with plants and
flowers. Just to keep our
hands busy, even with
sewing or by doing a craft of
some kind. Project work is
what gives body and life and
character to 4-H club work. I
am aware, it is the objective
of a leader, to test the skills,
the patience, and the
responsibility of a 4-H
member to help find their
potential. No member will
get the most out of club work
who doesn’t have to com
plete at least one project.
I do believe in the age old
saying “all work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy,” so I
do fed that laughter and fun
is essential for the 4-H
members. Singing and
playing together gives young
people the right to distinction
and self-assurance.
In our community service
work with leaders and
ByßlckKrall
Lebanon County
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When 4-H is mentioned to
someone, usually the first
thing they think of is rural
youth organization in which
4-H’ers carry farm projects.
However, 4-H is a national
organization for both rural
and urban youth, and offers
every project imaginable. To
me, 4-H means even more.
To me, 4-H means learning
and people.
4-H has provided me with
an opportunity to become
involved in club work. I
began 4-H with one dairy
animal as a project, per
sently I own eight dairy
animals, and have also
completed tractor,
automotive, vet science,
small engines, and
parents, I feel in reaching Working - Sharing - Wor
out our hands of helpfulness stuping with 4-H members,
to j others, we experience parents, leaders '.and' ex- 1
spiritual growth. The Rural tension personel - these are
life Service - on Sunday a the precious moments for
year worshiping together today and tomorrow and the
and our Friendship circle, years to come. Enjoy them
which climaxes the end of for larger service to the
the clubs year together, community and to our
These are some of the country-America,-if we all
ceremonies that develop strive, make the best Better,
something of the true, the we will always have,
beautiful, and the Divine America!
being with us. Living -
What Do You
Know About 4-H
byAnneHinkel,
Assistant Home Eco.
Lancaster County boasts
the largest 4-H enrollment in
Pennsylvania. There are
almost 3500 4-H members
and 300 leaders within the
county. What do you know -
or don’t know about 4-H?
Here’s a quick quiz to test
your knowledge and also
give you more information
about the 4-H Club Program.
1. 4-H members range in
age from 8 to 19. (True)
2. Most 4-H members live
on farms. (False. One-fourth
of the 4-H members live on
farms; one-fourth come
from urban areas; and one
half come from small towns
and rural non-farm areas.)
3. 4-H members only work
on specific club projects.
(False. 4-H’ers give talks
and demonstrations, do
community service projects,
put up displays, show their
projects in competition, all
as ways to improve them
selves and their com
munity.)
4.4-H members can choose
from about 150 projects m
Pennsylvania. (True. Some
projects carried by Lan
caster County 4-H’ers are;
photography, clothing,
handyman, beef, dairy,
vegetable gardening, horses
and leadership.)
leadership projects. 4-H has
encouraged me to learn
more about this world and
the projects 4-H offers
provide a perfect means for
learning.
I have served as president
of the Cedar Crest 4-H Dairy
Club and have also served as
chairman of many com
mittees in the dairy club and
the Lebanon County Teen
Council. The experiences I
have had as an active 4-H
member are both useful and
meaningful. These ex
periences have taught me
how to lead and work with a
group. I doubt if I would have
the leadership ability I have
now were it not for 4-H.
I said 4-H means people.
Not only the 4-H’ers in
Lebanon County, but also the
friends I have made at
regional, state, and national
4-H events. Without 4-H I
doubt if I would be able to get
along with others as well as I
do. By attending these
events, I have made many
new friends and have
received many ideas about 4-
H in other counties.
I feel that being a 4-H
member is a very rewarding
experience. I strongly en
courage all youth to try 4-H
club work. Rick is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Krall,
RDI, Lebanon.
5. A 4-H Club can be as
small as several young
people meeting in a parent’s
home. (True.)
6. All 4-H groups must
have a fund-raising program
in order to pay for mem
bership dues. (False. There
are no dues in 4-H. Project
booklets and educational
leaflets are free. Some clubs
do have money-raising
projects for special trips and
community services.)
7. The 4 “H”s stand for
head, heart, health, and
hands. (True. 4-H’ers pledge
their head to clearer
thinking, their heart to
greater loyalty, their hands
to larger service, and the
health to better living for
their clubs, communities,
country and world.)
8. In order to start a 4-H
Club, a leader must be
willing to have meetings
every week for at least nine
months. (False. Most
projects are a senes of six
meetings which can be
scheduled by the leader at
any time during the year.
Many clubs meet during the
summer; some meet once a
month and during the win
ter.)
9. Over 70 foreign coun
tries have set up youth
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