Making the 4-H

Pledge Meaningful  

Usually, the 4-H pledge is said at the opening of the 4-H meeting.  Members should do more than memorize and recite the pledge.  Involve members in discussion about the meaning of the pledge.  This will help assure that when your members give the pledge, it will be said with meaning, understanding, and purpose.  Look at the pledge and its meaning by examining some key thoughts under each “H”.

In repeating the pledge, raise the right hand to the forehead when speaking line one, place the right hand over heart when speaking line two, when saying line three, extend hands with palms upward and drop hands at the sides for the remainder.

I PLEDGE:

My head to clearer thinking

     4-H :

          Helps you learn to plan before you take action.

          Lets you learn things you can use as an adult.

          Lets you make decisions.

My heart to greater loyalty

     Through 4-H you:

          Make many friends.

          Learn about trusting and respecting others.

          Learn about people who are different from you.

          Learn about values.

My hands to larger service

     4-H is:

          Learning by doing.

          Learning to complete tasks.

          Serving your community.

          Helping others.

My health to better living

     4-H:

          Encourages activities that are fun and healthy.

          Teaches about protecting the environment.

          Promotes wise use of leisure time.

For my club, my community, my country, and my world

     Through 4-H you learn:

          To be a good citizen.

          Learn about community relationships.

          Learn that you are part of a larger group and that you belong.

          Learn about 4-H across the nation and around the world.

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