1. “A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is going to sit where you are sitting, and when you are gone, attend to those things you think are important. You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they are carried out depends upon him. He will assume control of your cities, states and nations. He is going to move in and take over your churches, schools, universities and corporations…the fate of humanity is in his hands.” Abraham Lincoln

2. What is a Leader? L – lights the path, shows the way and initiates change E – expects success and nothing less A – attitude that is positive and enthusiastic D – deals with conflict, resolves it and moves on. E – example of hard work and excellence; prioritizes, manages and organizes R – risks failure by taking a stand

3. 4-H Pledge 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.

4. Types of Service Projects Community Service *one time service performed for an individual or group *doesn’t include reflection or evaluation of project *usually meets needs at that moment *no long term commitment Examples: food drive, trash bash

5. Community Service Learning Young people learn, develop and participate in organized services experiences that : meet community needs. are coordinated between 4-H and others. provide structured reflection time. provide opportunities to apply 4-H project skills and knowledge to real life situations.

6. Community Service Learning Cont. enhance what is taught in 4-H by extending learning into the community. commit to longer term involvement. help foster a sense of caring for others. Example: Adopt a family, Adopt a road, Senior citizen pen pal

7. Degree of Youth Ownership No Ownership – 4-H educator or leader selects one problem and plans service project. Partial Ownership – Youth select from several already-identified projects or collaborators; help define roles. Full Ownership – Youth identify problem areas, select those to be addressed, lead in designing, organizing and delivering service.

8. Resources Applying Head, Heart and Hands to 4-H Community Service Learning, LSU Agricultural Center, www.agctr.lsu.edu.www.agctr.lsu.edu An Asset Builder’s Guide to Service Learning, Search Institute, www.search- institute.org.www.search- institute.org