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I Pledge my Head
to clearer thinking,

my Heart to greater loyalty,

my Hands to larger service,

and my Health to
better living,

For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Celebrating 4-H

Statues of A. B. Graham and two youth representing the origin of 4-H were unveiled at a small park in Springfield, Ohio, in August. The site is next to the old courthouse where Graham started the Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Experiment Club on Jan. 15, 1902. Graham's club is considered by many to be the beginning of 4-H.

Over 7 million youth and 500,000 adult and teen volunteers celebrated National 4-H Week, October 3-8. Dr. Cathann Kress, National 4-H Headquarters, proclaimed the start 4-H Week 2004.


Statues of A. B. Graham and two youth representing the start of 4-H are dedicated in Springfield OH(LtoR) U.S.Representative Dave Hobson, U.S.Secretary Ann M. Veneman, Alissa Armstrong, Andrew Armstrong, Mike Major, artist, James Graham and Dr. Bobby Moser, Vice President, Ohio State University, attended the dedication in August.

Other National 4-H News
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Art of Leadership professional development series announced
4-H Programs of Distinction accepting submissions
National 4-H Wildlife & Fisheries Volunteer Award Nominations
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