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1 The first club organized in History of New Mexico was comprised of a Club Work group of boys living in the I neighborhood of the State College. This club held its first meeting in the Spring of 1911. Seven of the members from this club completed their work. In 1912 the work spread to all parts of the state. In that year a club was organized in Curry county at Pleasant Hill, which has been very active ever since'and is now the oldest club in the Year by year the clubs have spread into new communities and the scope of the work enlarged. The number of members completir.g the work each year has increased rapidly from the small beginning in 1911 to 3,087 in 1918. In 1918 there were 2,504 additional club members who did good work but did not make final reports. This made a total of 5,591 boys and girls actively engaged in food production and food con- Present Organization of Club Work In New Mexico the most efficient form of organization involves the co-operation of the Extension Service and the local school officials in a county unit plan. Colfax County has led the state in club work for three years due to this plan. During 1918 the schools of that county employed 15 local club leaders who were under the direction of a county club leader. His salary was paid by the Extension Service, and his traveling expenses were paid by the public schools. The work in Colfax County as in all other counties was under the general supervision of the Extension Service but the details were developed by the farm bureau, superintendent of schools and other school offi- This form of organization is being adopted In all parts of the state and is a logical outgrowth of the old volunteer local leader scheme. Teachers are being selected who show ability as club leaders and their services are being continued in this capacity throughout the year under the direction of a county club leader. Club improves the mate- . physical, social and spiritual welfare of club mem- club work- to the state in 1918 was over $25,000. The average financial profit per club member was $19.25. To make a profit, club members are forced to "use their heads." All club projects require physical exertion. The organized recreation of mind and body which forms an important feature of club work forces associations based on physical and mental growth. This is made more serious by the pulling together of club members in their work and demonstration activities. All club members are taught to give to others something of value through demonstrations. The spirit of service formed by doing for others is inestimable. If you really want to know the resulting value of club work, ask a parent of a club member who has completed at # Club Work and the Future Self assurance Energy Individuality Kindness Imagination Ambition With these ideals as a working basis, the future progress of club work is assured. The people of the state are coming to recognize more and more the true value of the work and continue to support it more vigorously each year. Club members of the early days have become men and women. They reveal the influence club work had upon them. Their development is the greatest promise for the growth of this undertaking. The future of club work through their influence and example will lead to great things for the young manhood and womanhood of New Mexico. K.vlonsion Circular No. 47 Mcta., IS New Mexico Boys and Girls Club Work What it is, its aims and purposes, and hov> the TDorfy is accomplished The New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts AUSTIN D. CRILE, President. A Prize Winner Prom Dona Ana County Prepared by CHARLES ORCHARD-SMITH State Club Leader AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE A. C COOLBY, Director The New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and the United States Department of Agriculture
Object Description
Title | New Mexico boys and girls club work: What it is, its aims and purposes, and how the work is accomplished |
Series Designation | Circular 47 |
Description | Circular containing brief, general information on the advantages, history, and results of 4-H club work. |
Subject | 4-H clubs--New Mexico; Agricultural extension work--New Mexico; 4-H clubs; New Mexico |
Creator | Orchard-Smith, Charles |
Date Original | 1919-03 |
Digital Publisher | New Mexico State University Library; |
Rights | Copyright, NMSU Board of Regents. |
Collection | NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Publications |
Source | Pamphlet; [5] fold. p., ill., 23 cm.; J87 .N6 X311.42, no. 47 |
Type | Text; |
Format | image/tiff; |
Language | eng |
Page Description
Title | Side 1 |
Series Designation | Circular 47 |
Subject | 4-H clubs--New Mexico; Agricultural extension work--New Mexico; 4-H clubs; New Mexico |
Creator | Orchard-Smith, Charles |
Date Original | 1919-03 |
Digital Publisher | New Mexico State University Library; |
Rights | Copyright, NMSU Board of Regents. |
Collection | NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Publications |
Digital Identifier | UAAPc00CI470001 |
Is Part Of | New Mexico boys and girls club work: What it is, its aims and purposes, and how the work is accomplished |
Type | Text; |
Format | image/tiff; |
Language | eng |
OCR | 1 The first club organized in History of New Mexico was comprised of a Club Work group of boys living in the I neighborhood of the State College. This club held its first meeting in the Spring of 1911. Seven of the members from this club completed their work. In 1912 the work spread to all parts of the state. In that year a club was organized in Curry county at Pleasant Hill, which has been very active ever since'and is now the oldest club in the Year by year the clubs have spread into new communities and the scope of the work enlarged. The number of members completir.g the work each year has increased rapidly from the small beginning in 1911 to 3,087 in 1918. In 1918 there were 2,504 additional club members who did good work but did not make final reports. This made a total of 5,591 boys and girls actively engaged in food production and food con- Present Organization of Club Work In New Mexico the most efficient form of organization involves the co-operation of the Extension Service and the local school officials in a county unit plan. Colfax County has led the state in club work for three years due to this plan. During 1918 the schools of that county employed 15 local club leaders who were under the direction of a county club leader. His salary was paid by the Extension Service, and his traveling expenses were paid by the public schools. The work in Colfax County as in all other counties was under the general supervision of the Extension Service but the details were developed by the farm bureau, superintendent of schools and other school offi- This form of organization is being adopted In all parts of the state and is a logical outgrowth of the old volunteer local leader scheme. Teachers are being selected who show ability as club leaders and their services are being continued in this capacity throughout the year under the direction of a county club leader. Club improves the mate- . physical, social and spiritual welfare of club mem- club work- to the state in 1918 was over $25,000. The average financial profit per club member was $19.25. To make a profit, club members are forced to "use their heads." All club projects require physical exertion. The organized recreation of mind and body which forms an important feature of club work forces associations based on physical and mental growth. This is made more serious by the pulling together of club members in their work and demonstration activities. All club members are taught to give to others something of value through demonstrations. The spirit of service formed by doing for others is inestimable. If you really want to know the resulting value of club work, ask a parent of a club member who has completed at # Club Work and the Future Self assurance Energy Individuality Kindness Imagination Ambition With these ideals as a working basis, the future progress of club work is assured. The people of the state are coming to recognize more and more the true value of the work and continue to support it more vigorously each year. Club members of the early days have become men and women. They reveal the influence club work had upon them. Their development is the greatest promise for the growth of this undertaking. The future of club work through their influence and example will lead to great things for the young manhood and womanhood of New Mexico. K.vlonsion Circular No. 47 Mcta., IS New Mexico Boys and Girls Club Work What it is, its aims and purposes, and hov> the TDorfy is accomplished The New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts AUSTIN D. CRILE, President. A Prize Winner Prom Dona Ana County Prepared by CHARLES ORCHARD-SMITH State Club Leader AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE A. C COOLBY, Director The New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and the United States Department of Agriculture |