In Praise of 4-H
Today I am grateful for cooler weather. It was pleasant and cool enough that we had a fire in our fire pit last evening. I am also grateful for the 4-H program our son Sam is part of.
Our county fair, the Dakota County Fair, gets underway on Monday, but Saturday was judging day. Sam took three projects: photography (storm photos), shooting sports/wildlife management (about white-tailed deer), and a self-determined project (a detailed Lego Star Wars display). The participants have to discuss their project with a judge before they are awarded a ribbon. To me, that is one of the best things about the process and gives Sam and other young people good practice in face-to-face communication. Sam ended up being awarded three blue ribbons. I am proud of him and his efforts. He is proud too, and excited for the premium check that will come in the mail in a few weeks.
If you are a former 4-H member, here's a quick quiz. What do the four H's stand for?
Head, heart, hands, health. Good use of the first three leads to the fourth, not only for the individual but their families, communities, world. That's the 4-H philosophy in my own words. Sam has grown through his involvement and has enjoyed it. He has made new friends and so have I.
He plans to continue his involvement, of which the fair is only one of many ways to participate, and I will continue to support him in his efforts.
Good job Sam!
Our county fair, the Dakota County Fair, gets underway on Monday, but Saturday was judging day. Sam took three projects: photography (storm photos), shooting sports/wildlife management (about white-tailed deer), and a self-determined project (a detailed Lego Star Wars display). The participants have to discuss their project with a judge before they are awarded a ribbon. To me, that is one of the best things about the process and gives Sam and other young people good practice in face-to-face communication. Sam ended up being awarded three blue ribbons. I am proud of him and his efforts. He is proud too, and excited for the premium check that will come in the mail in a few weeks.
If you are a former 4-H member, here's a quick quiz. What do the four H's stand for?
Head, heart, hands, health. Good use of the first three leads to the fourth, not only for the individual but their families, communities, world. That's the 4-H philosophy in my own words. Sam has grown through his involvement and has enjoyed it. He has made new friends and so have I.
He plans to continue his involvement, of which the fair is only one of many ways to participate, and I will continue to support him in his efforts.
Good job Sam!
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