The three-leaf clover emblem
of Boys' and Girls' Clubs was introduced around 1908. The leaves
stood for head, heart, and hands. A fourth leaf was added in
1911. Originally for hustle, it was later changed to health.
4-H pins from the 1930s.
Courtesy: Alma Louzek
Barth
The Nebraska Farmer, August
27, 1927.
Vol.69 #35
By 1924 the use of
"4-H Club" was adopted nationally, the name and emblem
were patented, and a common base was established for club work
around the country.
Quilt block made by Jan Selk Stehlik in 1948.
Courtesy: Jan Stehlik
1932 newspaper clipping with pattern
for 4-H quilt block.
The 4-H motto and the
4-H Pledge were adopted nationally in 1927.
Motto: To Make the Best Better
Pledge:
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, and my country.
(In 1973 this pledge was updated to include "and my world.")
Members giving the 4-H pledge in
1943. In the 1960s, the word "club" was dropped and
the organization became simply "4-H."
NSHS M134-19430824 SUB#8
The 4-H Creed for Members
- I believe in 4-H club work for the opportunity
it will give me to become a useful citizen.
- I believe in the training of my HEAD for
the power it will give me to think, to plan, and to reason.
- I believe in the training of my HEART
for the nobleness it will give me to become kind, sympathetic,
and true.
- I believe in the training of my HANDS
for the ability it will give me to be helpful, useful, and skillful.
- I believe in the training of my HEALTH
for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease,
and to work efficiently.
- I believe in my country, my state, and
my community, and in my responsibility for their development.
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