4H

I pledge my head to clearer thinking,

my heart to greater loyalty,

my hands to larger service,

my health to better living,

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

This is the pledge I recited twice a month from the 4th grade to the summer after I graduated.  4H has always been a big part of my life and helped develop me into the person I am today.  All the values that 4H has are right in this pledge.  

My head to clearer thinking.  The value of clearer thinking this says that the members of the 4H community believe in a clear mind when making decisions and not making haste decisions that might be regretted later.  It is important to think through what the outcomes could be and make the best one for the group.

My heart to greater loyalty.  The value of loyalty means that it is important to stay loyal to who you are, where you came from and what you believe in.  Loyalty is important because it helps mark your integrity as a person.

My hands to larger service.  The value of service means giving back to your community because they helped you become who you are today.  4H is big in service because they know that it benefits not only those receiving the service but those who perform the service as well. 

My health to better living.  This is a pledge to be substance free because it helps members live longer and to be able to improve their world around them and be a role models for others.

For my club, my community, my country and my world.  We can make a large impact, 4H helps create leaders and values leadership.  With the skills acquired in 4H members can go on to make an impact at a larger and larger level.

I know this pledge because I was a member of 4H but if you look at 4H club or on a website you can easily see this in the members.  A lot of times members display these values in their day to day life even after their time in their club is over.