Welcome to the 2012-2013 4-H year and what a great year it is going to be for 4-H
in Texas! The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and its employees are committed to the
education and development of the youth of Texas to be the future leaders of our state, country,
and world. We are proud of more than 105 years of providing life development opportunities and
look forward to the future and the opportunities it brings for our program and our youth.
A fundamental responsible of the 4-H Program is to highlight our program’s success and especially
the youth that are involved in it. Each year, during National 4-H Week, the local and county 4-H
clubs/groups have the opportunity to showcase what they have gained from their membership
in 4-H through activities and events at the local and county level. In 2012, National 4-H Week
will be October 7th through the 13th.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012
Sunday, October 7th starts the celebration of National 4-H Week and is a day for families and for each of us to reflect on life and how
to serve and help others. This can be done countless ways depending on one’s beliefs, traditions, and heritage.
Because each family may have different Sunday routines, this is a day designated for reflection as an individual towards your 4-H
projects, leadership, and service to others. This reflection may be done as an individual or as a family.
For those involved in community or religious activities during Sunday, you could organize the following:
• Ask your pastor to offer a special prayer for 4-H members.
• Request to present a brief presentation to the audience about 4-H and the success of its members in your religious organization.
• 4-H Clubs can host fellowship after a service, especially if the 4-H club may meet in the church.
• Host an afternoon social for 4-H families to come and share their personal experiences about 4-H.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012
Monday is linked to the 4-H Pledge statement of “I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking.” This day should be about demonstrating
and telling the story about how 4-H develops thinking and managing skills. As 4-H members host various events and visit with others
they should talk about how 4-H helps with the following life skills: Learning Decision Making, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking,
Service Learning, Goal Setting, Planning/Organizing, Wise Use of Resources, Keeping Records, and Resiliency.
Quote of the day: “If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him.” –Benjamin Franklin
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
Tuesday is “I pledge my HEART to greater loyalty” day. This part of the 4-H Pledge demonstrates the ability of youth to relate
and care for others. Life skills that can be talked about on Tuesday include: Communication, Cooperation, Social Skills, Conflict
Resolution, Accepting Differences, Concern for Others, Empathy, Sharing, and Nurturing Relationships.
Quote of the day: “Teach this triple to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things
which renew humanity.” –Buddha
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012
National 4-H Youth Science Day! On October 10, 2012, millions of young people across the nation will become scientists for the day
during the fifth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). NYSD is the premier national rallying
event for year-round 4-H Science programming, bringing together youth, volunteers and educators
from the nation’s 111 land-grant colleges and universities to simultaneously complete the National
Science Experiment.
If your 4-H Club would like to participate, you can order your Experiment Kits now from the National
4-H Science Day website. The kits are through a partnership with Ohio State University. Eco Bot
Challenge kit provides turn-key materials for your NYSD event and contains enough materials for at
least ten youth to participate in the experiment. Kits should be ordered at least 2 weeks in advance
of your event. The complete Eco Bot Challenge kit is now available for pre-order on the 4-H Mall
(4-hmall.org).
Your Eco Bot Challenge Kit will include the following items:
5 vibrating pager motors
5 1.5 volt button batteries
5 toothbrushes
Double sided foam mounting tape
5 youth guides
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012
Thursday is “My HANDS to larger service” day. In 4-H, youth learn by doing, and the most learning is done by getting involved and
using your hands. Thursday celebrates how 4-H members are using their hands to better themselves and their communities. This
day should focus on the efforts of 4-H in the community. Thursday allows the opportunity for interpreting how the 4-H Program
and its members make the world a better place. Life skills related to hands include: Community Service, Volunteering, Leadership,
Responsible Citizenship, Contributions to Group Efforts, Teamwork, Self-motivation.
Quote for the day: “I hate the giving of the hand unless the whole man accompanies it.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012
Friday completes the work week of National 4-H Week with “My Health to a Better Living.” The strength of a community is only
as strong as the citizens that live in it. For 4-H members, they pledge their health to a better living. This includes the ability to
live a healthy life for themselves, as well as helping others in the community benefit from good health. This day can include the
interpretation of the following life skills: Self-esteem, Self-responsibility, Character, Managing Feelings, Healthy Lifestyle Choices,
Stress Management, Disease Prevention, and Personal Safety.
Quote for the day: “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold or silver.” –Mohandas Gandhi
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012
one day 4-H is the final celebration of a great 4-H week. This day has been designated as the official Texas 4-H day of community service across the state. Every 4-H member, club, and group is challenged to identify an issue affecting their community that they can assist with and then implement a community service project. It can be something as simple as mowing the lawn for the elderly to hosting a 5K walk/run. What ever it is, it is your day to make a difference for life.
For more information on one day 4-H and what you can do, visit the one day 4-H website at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/oneday/
For Ideas on each day that your club could participate in contact the Extension Office.
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