To the editor:
In honor of National 4-H week which is October 5-11th, I want to remind you to join 4-H.
The four Hs stand for heart, health, hands, and head all the areas in your life to gain skill, get better, and share with others. I have learned that 4-H can teach you many things. It is a great place where you can learn lots of essential skills.
One of the things I have learned about is public speaking. At the age of 8, I started speaking in front of groups about things I cared about, whether it was learning about how to feed my animals; show off something I cared about like my lego collection; or explaining the process I took to make an Italian Stuffed pepper, there is stuff to be gained by talking in front of a group.
Public speaking is hard because most people get nervous while doing it. 4-H helps by making you ready. I used to be afraid to talk in front of other people but thanks to 4-H Im not scared any more.
How did that happen?!? Repetition. I had the chance to talk about things that matter to me while I teach others the knowledge I have learned.
Learning by hands on training and sharing your gifts and interests with others is pretty cool. This is just one example of what 4-H can teach. So I think you should join 4-H today!
Charleston Wachter, Age 13 – 6 year member
Broadland Buddies 4-H Club
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