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The Essential Elements of 4-H The Basics of Program Planning Christy Bartley 4-H State Program Leader College of Agricultural Sciences • Cooperative Extension The essential elements are based on: Head I Pledge My Head To Clearer Thinking, Heart I Pledge My Heart To Greater Loyalty, Hands I Pledge My Hands To Larger Service, Health I Pledge My Health To Better Living, I pledge my head…. Head Heart … to clearer thinking, • Be open minded • Do what is right • Pursue excellence Hands Health • Take responsibility for my own actions I pledge my head…. Head Heart Hands “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.” Health – 17-year-old 4-H Teen Leader I pledge my heart…. Head Heart …. to greater loyalty, • Be a person of high integrity • Tell the truth • Keep my word Hands Health • Be the kind of friend I would like to have 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 pledge my hands…. Head Heart Hands …. to larger service, • Volunteer in the community • Protect my neighbors, the environment, and our natural resources • Promote good citizenship Health 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 I pledge my health…. Head Heart Hands …. to better living, • Show concern for others • Be kind, considerate, and compassionate • Treat people fairly • Respect myself and others Health 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 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 The Basic Foundations of 4-H Head I pledge my head to clearer thinking, I pledge my heart to greater loyalty, Heart I pledge my hands to larger service, I pledge my health to better living, Hands Health For my club, my community, my country, and my world.