A proclamation can be appointed by an elected official to signify a special day. The Jesse James 4-H club senior members (Evan Bly, James Nussbaum, Logan Bly, and Jenna VanHolland) met with the mayor of Garretson, Greg Beaner, to sign 4-H’s very own proclamation to declare October 4th-10th National 4-H week. This is a special week to the 4-H’ers because it is their week to spread the word about 4-H. We welcome young people from all beliefs and backgrounds, empowering them to create positive change in their communities. The experience of 4-H is an excellent opportunity for kids to broaden their skills, promote leadership, Citizenship, and enhances social skills.
My name is James Nussbaum; I have been a member of the Jesse James 4-H club for ten years. My overall experience in 4-H has broadened my leadership skills, gain confidence, and be a compassionate person. My favorite thing about 4-H is all the memories from showing livestock, public presentations, youth-in-action events, and static exhibits at county and state fair. Attending the state camp for Teen Leadership Conferences in Brookings gave me the opportunity to meet 4-H members from across South Dakota and how to be a better role model for my club.
Community Service projects and Citizenship are an important part of our club. Monthly meetings, we pledge loyalty and support to the flag of South Dakota, land of sunshine, land of infinite variety. As an individual, 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.
-Submitted by James Nussbaum
