Burleigh County Extension
                   North Dakota State University
                 Bismarck, North Dakota

WHAT DO THE FOUR H'S MEAN?
    Head     Heart    Hands    Health   

WHAT IS THE 4-H MOTTO?
    To Make The Best Better

WHAT IS THE 4-H 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.

DO I HAVE TO BE A 4-H CLUB MEMBER TO BE A PART OF 4-H? 
    No.  4-H is open to all youth, both members and non-members.  Some examples of this would be events at the Western 4-H Camp, specialty events, school enrichment programs, leadership training, etc.

HOW DO I JOIN 4-H OR BECOME INVOLVED IN 4-H EVENTS?   
    Contact the Burleigh County Extension Office.  Staff will assist you in finding a local club or in finding out about the latest 4-H sponsored event.

ARE THERE WAYS FOR ADULTS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN 4-H? 
    Yes.  4-H is a family oriented organization.  Adults can become leaders of or helpers    with 4-H Clubs.  Adults can also volunteer to assist in conducting special events sponsored by 4-H.

WHAT DOES ONE LEARN IN 4-H?
     Skills to assist youth in preparing for adult life, including critical thinking, communication, character building, respect, public speaking, serving others, making choices, managing challenges, problem solving, lifelong skills and hobbies.  Most importantly, 4-H is FUN!

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS DOES 4-H OFFER?
      A few examples include: rocketry, photography, bicycles, computers, woodworking, low ROPES, first aid, animal care, nutrition, fishing and shooting sports, character education, leadership training, pet care, etc.

WHAT IS THE 4-H EMBLEM?
A green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf.  The official 4-H name and emblem are protected under Federal Statute (Title 18, U.S.C.707) and may only be utilized with permission.