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About Us
County Impact Statements - Marion County
4-Hers Pledge Their "Heads, Hearts, Hands and Health" to Improving
Themselves
Since the inception of 4-H early in the 20th century, youth participating in
out-of-school 4-H clubs have self-selected the projects or subject areas they
will engage in through hand-on, learning by doing activities. 4-Hers’ in Marion
county top choices were: Personal Development, Leadership Development, Animal
Science, and Food Safety.
Beginning in 1973, 4-H has emphasized that along with the subject matter,
youth should acquire "Life Skills," highly transferable knowledge, skills and
abilities useful throughout life. Among the skills learned are responsibility,
teamwork, decision making, and record keeping,
The highlight of the year for some Marion County 4-Hers is being named an
Honor 4-H Member for the year. In order to achieve this honor, members must
complete certain activities. They can earn from one to five stars each year.
Stars are earned by giving a talk at the club level, giving a talk at the County
4-H O-Rama, participating in the District O-Rama and completing a 4-H Record
Book and turning it in for judging. Through participating in these activities,
4-Hers learn many important and useful skills they can use throughout their
lives to improve themselves and their communities.
4-H'ers learn leadership skills through participation in County
Council activities.
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Impacts
- The Marion County 4-H program enrolled 90 youth in 10 community clubs.
- Eighteen youth earned Honor 4-H Member status. Nine youth earned Honor
Cloverbud status.
- Over 1,775 youth learned food safety skills, responsibility, conflict
resolution, and teamwork through school enrichment programs.
- Marion County 4-H Council learned leadership skills through
participating in council activities.
- One youth won first place at the Arkansas 4-H O-Rama, one won second and
third places. Two won district honors on record books.
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