The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-01-06

work. This included clubs in cook
ing, sewing, room improvement,
poultry, livestock, gardening, dairy
and corn and potatoes.
During the months of January
and February the boys and girls
signed enrolment cards which
were promisory notes saying that
the person signing wished to be-
come member of certain club
and in return would live up to the
rules, do the required amount of
work. attend meetings and keep
an accurate record of work accom-
plished and expenses, and would
turn this record in to the county
agent at the end of the year.
As soon as six members were
STONED up leader was found if
nossible. The requirements for
leadership are few: fair knowl-
edee Of the subject matter; lik-
inc for boys or girls and an un-
derstandinc of their nature. Child
rem like grown folks, can be led
far but driven, not at all. He also
must be able to give a portion OF
his time to the club and be willing
to be consulted frequently.
Men and women who can re-
member their own youth make the
best leaders. They do not expect
too much but acknowledge small
accomplishment and encourage
more. They like to play with their
members and can understand their
problems. The sad part of this
leadership business is that so few
of the really capable, big men and
women who could become a good
Influence in the life of the young
people. are willing to take the time
to be leaders. In fact almost every
one SHES from this as they would
the plague. The few good leaders
that we have who stick year after
year are turning out boys and
girls who are going to be leaders
in their homes, communities ana
even in the broader fields.
When the members have signed
ND and the leader is obtained the
club has its first meeting. Officers
are elected and simple business
organization perfected. Goals are
selected and program of work
outlined. :.
Literature pertaining to each
project is furnished each member
by the extension service. This in
cludes subject matter and record
books for the members, secretary
book for the club, and outlines
and supplies for the leader. A min
imum of six meetings are required
for the year but most clubs have
from 12 to "a. The order of each
meeting should be 1st, business;
second, program; third work and
fourth, play. The business meet
ing may be brief but it gives drill
in parliamentary law which is m
valuable training for anyone. The
program should consist of at least
one demonstration. This helps the
child to appear before the public
and give something of value. 1t
gives him poise, confidence, and a
feeling of responsibility in learn
ing piece of work and passing it
on to others. He must know his
subject, and he must be able to
work and act at the same time.
Thru the medium of demonstra-
tions boys and girls have learned
to appear before large audiences
with perfect ease and confidence.
During the work period, neces-
sary instruction is given on each
project. With the boys it frequent
ly means visit to the garden or
barn for judging or open discus
sion.
No club meeting is complete
without its period of play. One
club turns into a baseball team,
another has a horseshoe contest.
Some clubs meet around at the
homes of the members and the
host or hostess serves light re-
freshments. This sort of a club
is generally very successful. 1t
takes on the nature of party
which all children like. Each par
ent attends at least one meeting
during the year and SO gets an
idea of what the club is doing.
Each club members project is Wis
tied at least once, and he has a
chance to show what he is doing.
This being the case he will work
just a little harder to make it
worth while showing.
This constitutes the routine OF
club work. There are many side
issues to hold and increase inter
est. Occasionally specialist
comes and gives the members q
special day of training.
X As May approaches all clubs
begin to think of club camp at
Pullman. During the past year, IL
Benton county club members at.
tended camp. Each club has the
privilege of sending one or two
members. Railroad rates are de-
>cldedly reduced making it possible