Marshall County 4-H Clubs

4-H Club Purpose: The purpose of 4-H Club work is to help young people to develop skills; to develop an appreciaiton for scientific information; to develop leadership and citizenship that will be useful regardless of their occupation; and to discover, dvelop, and use wisely their individual abilities and talents.

4-H Club Pledge: 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.

4-H Club Emblem: The national 4-H CLub emblem is a four leaf clover with an H in each leaf.  This clover is a symbol of achievement and good luck.  The Hs stand for equal training of the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.  The emblem is protected by a U.S. copyright.  It cannot be altered, overprinted, or overinscribed.

4-H Club Colors: The National 4-H Club colors are green and white.  The white background is for purity.  The green stands for growing things- plants, flowers, and crops- and is a symbol of life, youth and growth. 4-H Club Motto: To Make The Best Better!

Slogans for 4-H Members: To win without bragging, and lose without whining. To learn by doing. To plan the work and work the plan. To beat one's best own best record. To be true to the 4-H pledge. To ccoperate and work with others. To learn to follow and then to lead. Suggestions for 4-H members: Be at meetings on time, every time.  Don't miss a one.  If you are elected an officer, learn you rduties and do a goo djob.  If you are appointed to a committee or haev a part on the program, do your best.  If you give a demonstration, practice and study beforehand.  Try to make it a good one.

4-H Club Creed:    I believe in boys' and girls' 4-H Club work for the opportunity it gives me to become a useful citizen.      I believe in the training of my Head for the power it will give me to think, plan and reason.      I beleive in the training  of my Heart for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic and true.      I beleive in the training of my Hands for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful and useful.      I beleive in the training of my Health for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, resist disease, and make for efficiency.      I beleive in the United States of America and in my responsibility for its development.      I am, therefore, willing to devote my efforts to the fullfillment of these things which I beleive.

Types of 4-H Clubs: In school clubs:  A school 4-H club may meet  at the elementary schoo, junior high, or senior high school.  Regular meetings are held during the school year with officers in charge.  They are assigned by a local adult leader (normally a teacher) and the Extension agent.  Demonstrations and special seasonal activities are held in a central location after school. Special Interest clubs:  These clubs meet outside of school, normally at a home of a member.  It is run by an adult volunteer leader.  These clubs have 4-H officers who conduct each of the meetings and activities.  These clubs typically only study one area such as horses, shooting sports, livestock, dogs, sewing, etc.. Community Clubs:   These clubs are typically organized by parents, members, and adult leaders for all young people in a community between the ages of 9 and 19.  Meetings are held in homes, on farms, and at schools or clubhouses.

Alabama 4-H Projects: Each member must select and carry at least one good 4-H project that fits his or her needs.  Talk over all projects and activities with your parents and your local 4-H leader.  Then selct at least one.  You will want to keep a project record, make an exhibit, give a demonstration, and write up your project for future use in the Alabama Achivement Program.  Do a good job with your project. There are many Extension Publications that can help you with your projects as well.   You can add more projects as you get older.  Here is a list of 4-H projects and activities that you may choose from:  Contact Mrs. Burgess if you have any questions: ANIMALS: Animal Science, Beef, Cats, Dogs, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Horse and Pony, Meat Science, Pets-other than dogs and cats, Poultry and Embryology, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, Veterinary Science CREATIVE ARTS: Arts and Crafts, Performing arts, and Photography CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCE: Child Devlopment, Consumer Education, Home Environment, Sewing and Textiles HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Fitness and Sports, Foods and Nutrition, Health, Safety, Environmental Health LEADERSHIP< CITIZENSHIP< AND COMMUNICATIONS: Citizenship, Cultural Education, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Public Speaking, Career Exploration and Awareness. NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: ATV Safety and Ethics, Forestry, Outdoor Recreation, Shooting Sports, Sportsfishing, and Wildlife PLANTS AND INSECTS: Entomology, Gardening SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Aerospace, Bicycle, Computer, Electric, GIS/GPS, Robotics, Small Engines, and Woodworking OTHER INTEREST AREAS:

 

Shooting Sports Club The 4-H Shooting Sports program is designed to: Give boys and girls thorough instruction in gun safety; Provide proper training in the use of firearms; Develop self-confidence. personal discipline, responsibility, and sportsmnaship; Create an appreciation and understanding of natural resources; Provide volunteer instructors safe and proper instructional techniques. The Marshall County Shooting Sports program is lead by Mr. Tommy Williams.  The group meets in Albertville the second Tuesday of each month.  The group is open to boys and girls, ages 9-19.  If you have any questions, please contact Amy Burgess at the Extesnion Office.  American Wilderness Leadership School Congratulations to Michael Robertson for having been chosen as Alabama's representative to the 2006 American Wilderness Leadership School Program.  Michael will be traveling to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in July!  Congratulations to Michael!

Marshall County 4-H Horse Club The Marshall County 4-H Horse Club is a volunteer lead club that meets in Arab the third Saturday of each month at JRC stables owned by Robert and Jennifer Cruise. The club's goals are to teach young people about the joys and responsibilities of horse ownership, health and maintenance of equine, safe riding practices, and the overall well being of horse and owner.  Members of the club work on projects each month dealing with horses and also prepare for the State 4-H Horse Show. Projects range from photography to public speaking to horse judging.  They participate in fun shows as well as community service projects.  The group will be meeting agin in August to set up the fall schedule.  If you would like to join the group or would like more information, please contact one of the following people: Amy Burgess, County Extension Agent Assistant; email: burgeap@auburn.edu, office phone: (256) 582-2009, or office cell: (256) 558-7443 or Jennifer Cruise at (256) 931-5967 or email Mrs. Cruise at jrcruise@otelco.net.

Junior Bicycle Rodeo	1st place:   Taylor McGeorge  Douglas 5 2nd place:  Ryley Farmer  Grassy 5th 3rd place:  Haley Edwards  DAR 4th
Junior  Blocks Rocks	1st place:   Nicole Smith  Arab 5th                   Emily Norris  Arab 5th 2nd place:  Sarah Holloway  Arab 5th                   Brittney Kent  Arab 5th                   Jenna Stone  Arab 5th 3rd place:  William Hudson  Arab 5th                   Jordan Hudson  Arab 5th
Senior 1  Blocks Rocks	1st place:   Bronsen Edmonds BMMS 8th                   Chase Kerr   BMMS 8th
Senior 2  Blocks Rocks	1st place:   Drew Grimes  DMS                   Michael Robertson DMS
Junior  Chef 4-H	1st place:   Lauren Toles  Arab 5th 2nd place:  Hannah Hudson  Arab 5th 3rd place:  Gavin Gilliland  Grassy 4th
Senior 2  Chef 4-H	1st place:   Lisa Wilson   AHS
Junior  Chicken-que	1st place:   Anna Montgomery DMS 2nd place:  Camille Walters  Arab 5th 3rd place:   Nikki Gunter  Douglas 5th
Senior 1  Chicken-que	1st place:   Daniel Grimes  DMS
Senior 2  Chicken-que	1st place:   Cameron Broadus AHS
Junior Compact Tractor Driving	1st place:   John William Richey AJHS 2nd place:  Jordan McGeorge  Douglas 5th 3rd place:   Eric Lemaster  Asbury 6th
Senior 1  Compact Tractor Driving	1st place:   Chase Kerr   BMMS 8th
Senior 2  Compact Tractor Driving	1st place:   Alex Clark   MTS 2nd place:  Drew Grimes  DMS
Junior  Extreme Birdhouses	1st place:   Cory Johnson  Arab 4th 2nd place:  Jessica Webb  Evans 5th 3rd place:   Lucy Bradley  Cherokee 5
Senior 1  Extreme Birdhouses	1st place:   Cassie Conley  BMHS                    Elizabeth Santos  BMHS 2nd place:  Jim Dixon   MTS
Senior 2  Extreme Birdhouses	1st place:   Cassandra Smith  BMHS 2nd place:  Drew Grimes  DMS                    Michael Robertson DMS
Junior  Freestyle Demonstration	1st place:   Erin Whitlow  Arab 5th                   Carly Bedsole  Arab 5th 2nd place:  Meredith Roy  Arab 5th                    Abby Burks   Arab 5th 3rd place:   Chelsey Warren  Arab 5th                    Hannah Barksdale Arab 5th
Senior 1  Freestyle Demonstration	1st place:   Kaitlyn Stricklend AJHS
Senior 2  Freestyle Demonstration	1st place:   Michael Robertson DMS 2nd place:  Robert Campbell  MTS                   Cory Hawkins  MTS 3rd place:  Josh Stevens  MTS                   Wesley Strickland MTS
Junior  Freestyle Showcase	1st place:   Kathryn Anderson Cherokee 5 2nd place:  Nicole Smith  Arab 5th 3rd place:  Shellie King  Arab 4th
Junior  Healthy Living For Life	1st place:   Carissa Crider  Arab 5th 2nd place:  Alex Marbut  Arab 5th 3rd place:   Summer Stephens Asbury 4th
Senior 1  Healthy Living For Life	1st place:   Brittney Alexander BMMS 8th
Senior 2  Healthy Living For Life	1st place:   Ashley Vanderver BMHS 2nd place:  Kesha Wilson  BMHS
Junior  Photography Exhibit-Altered	1st place:   Kelly Whitman  Douglas 4 2nd place:  Kayla Wilbanks  BMMS 8th 3rd place:   Skylar Graham  Arab 5th
Junior  Photography-Traditional	1st place:   Natalie Mathis  Cherokee 5 2nd place:  Abbi Eblen   Douglas 5 3rd place:   Alex Williams  UG 4th
Senior 1  Photography-Traditional:	1st place:   Marissa Edmonds  BMHS 2nd place:  Anna Hood   BMMS 8th 3rd place:   Brooke Pesnell  AHS
Senior 2  Photography-Traditional	1st place:   Amanda Roughton AHS
Junior  Plant, Soil and Environmental Science	1st place:   Paisley Verano  AJHS 2nd place:  Jeffrey Craven  BMMS 7th 3rd place:   Morgan Whitley  AJHS                    Michaela Daugherty AJHS
Senior 2  Plant, Soil and Environmental Science	1st place:   Amanda Ellenburg AHS 2nd place:  Jesse Pettit   MCCC
Junior  Present It With Power	1st place:   Breanna Haymon  Arab 4th 2nd place:  Daniel Robertson  DMS 3rd place:   Joe Crowder  Arab 4th
Senior 1  Present It With Power	1st place:   Cassie Noles  MTS
Junior  Woodworking Exhibit	1st place:   Alicia Traylor  Arab 4th 2nd place:  Claire Birkholz  Cherokee 5 3rd place:   David Burgett  Grassy 4th
Senior 1  Woodworking Exhibit	1st place:   Bronsen Edmonds BMMS 8th 2nd place:  Lee Duncan   DMS
Senior 2  Woodworking Exhibit	1st place:   Coti Smith   AHS 2nd place:  Robert Campbell  MTS 3rd place:  Cory Hawkins  MTS
Record Books	4th grade: 1st place:    Natalie Hinton  Arab 4th 5th grade: 1st place:    Allison Montgomery Douglas 5th 6th-8th grade: 1st place:    Taylor Holloway  AJHS 9th-12th grade: 1st place:    Michael Robertson  DMS
	JunioR Level:     Ages 9-13 Senior 1 Level:   Ages 14 and 15 (age 14 on January 1 of calendar year) Senior 2 Level:   Ages 16-19 • AJHS--  Arab Junior High School • BMMS--  Brindlee Mountain Middle School • AHS--  Arab High School • DMS—Douglas Middle and High School Club  • MCCC--  Marshall County Community Club • UG—Union Grove Elementary School • MTS- Marshall Technical School • BMHS- Brindlee Mountain High School	*