COUNTY EVENTS DAY: Traditional 4-H Attire

                                                       The standard 4-H Attire
Boys:  Black Pants
           White Shirt
            Black or Green Tie
           4-H Lapel Pin or Patch
           Boots or dress Shoes

Girls:  Black skirt or pants
          White Blouse
           Black or green Ribbon tie
           4-H Lapel pin or patch
           Boots or dress shoes

Options are 4-H Jacket or Green Vest with 4-H Patch and Pins.

This is the recommended dress known as "Standard 4-H Attire"  This is expected when representing your club and Baker County as you move on from County events to District Events competition.

It is certainly acceptable at our County Events Day.  However, since we have not had county events for a while we will be gracious lenient this year and accept a more casual form of dress by allowing members to wear their 4-H green polo shirts.

A polo shirt has short sleeves and a collar made from t-shirt fabric.  You can sew on the 4-H patch or have the shirts embroidered over the left chest with the clover.  Some of our livestock members use them showing animals at the fair.

Certainly in the afternoon for the fun and games you can change into your favorite jeans and 4-H t-shirt.

If you have questions about 4-H dress check with Ms. Renee'.  the idea is to look clean and polished to do your best at your speech or demonstration.

Florida Governor's Inaugural Parade on January 4th

Here is news from Kristin Bird at Coordinator, 4-H Resources & Alumni Affairs, Florida 4-H Foundation

The Governor-Elect of Florida has invited Florida 4-H to participate in this year’s Inaugural Parade! The Inaugural Parade will honor our state’s greatest resource: Floridians. People from across the state, representing each county, will participate in this time-honored tradition beginning at the Governor’s Mansion and concluding just beyond the Old Capitol. This event will be on January 4^th. We are seeking 4-H’ers from across the state (and especially Leon, Gadsden, and Jefferson counties), to be a part of Florida’s history. The following three events will be milestones in any young person’s life. To top of the amazing experience, they’ll get to decorate a float and be in a parade!

(Free and Open to Florida's Youth)
The Celebrating Florida’s Future Youth Concert will bring together young people from across the state for an evening of fun and entertainment.
Friends of the Inaugural Candle Light Dinner 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mission San Luis
2100 West Tennessee Street
(Ticketed Event)

Swearing In Ceremony
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Old Capitol
400 South Monroe Street
(Free and Open to the Public)
The peaceful transition of power is an inspiring symbol of our state’s greatness. The 2011 Inaugural Committee looks forward to The Swearing In Ceremony of Florida’s 45th Governor.

(Free and Open to the Public)
The Inaugural Parade will honor our state’s greatest resource: Floridians. People from across the state, representing each county, will participate in this time-honored tradition beginning at the Governor’s Mansion and concluding just beyond the Old Capitol.
Governor’s Mansion Open House
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Please contact Florida 4-H Foundation President, Sharon Spratt, at sharon.m.spratt@gmail.com to participate.

Thank you!

County Events Day - 4-H Creed and Pledge Contest

  On County Events day, April 2nd, 2011 there are two things even the newest member can participate in and be successful.  These are designed to give you a chance to show you have learned about the culture of 4-H through the creed and pledge.  Junior aged members memorize the Creed and Cloverbud aged members memorize the pledge.  You are judged on how correctly you recite the words from memory as well as your presentation skills for being able to be heard clearly saying the words while you stand without figeting.  That sounds pretty easy.  Get ready remembering the creed and or pledge below and practice on your family and club friends.  Then on County Events day.  Let your voice be heard.

Creed Contest

1. This is restricted to junior age members.  Previous first place winners are not eligible to compete again.  

The National 4-H Creed for Members:
I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.

I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan and to reason.

I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind, sympathetic and true.

I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, useful and skillful.

I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease, and to work efficiently.

I believe in my country, my State, and my community, and in my responsibility for their development.

 4-H Pledge Contest

1. This is restricted to Cloverbud (age 5-7) members.  They will have the opportunity to say the 4-H flag pledge. 

The National 4-H pledge for Members:I Pledge...
My Head to clearer thinking,  (hand action:  touch fingers to forehead )
My Heart to greater loyalty,   (Place right hand over left chest, heart)
My Hands to larger service, and, (extend arms palms up)
My Health for better living, (drop hands and arms down by sides)
for My Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.  (Keep arms down)