The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1960-03-03

nine years old. / didn't realize tn,
this organization. To me, All ha:
projects; but inspiration through
gaining of leadership through re-
sponsibilities, and pride from the
experiences at the county and
state functions, especially All
Club Congress.
The projects have taken have
pertained more to cooking and
sewing. These have given me
experience in making many of
my clothes as well as how to pre-
pare meals that are nutritious and
appetizing.
My first summer in All was
certainly one I'll remember for
long time. | was only nine
years old and very enthusiastic
because | felt important going
to meetings and working with
the older girls. l had never
seWed before, but with the help
of my advisor, home agent, and
patience of my mother, l finally
made a pin cushion. Although
l spent all summer making this
article, was very proud of it.
Cooking projects were my fav-
orite and even though I took a
lot of teasing from my father
and brother, they ate the meals
and enjoyed them. l learned
several new recipes that proved
to be very useful later. One
summer my club took an outdoor
cooking project and had lot
Of fun, besides learning how to
cooperate with other people.
Each year that l was All
member l advanced in my abili-
ties and learned many new tech
niques which help me now and
will help me in later life. Not
only did these projects teach me
new techniques, but they pre-
sented a challenge to me, and
taught me not to discontinue
project just because it presented
a few, problems. After making a
dress / would think it really was
good and would certainly get an
A, but when fair time would
come, there would be B grade
on my project. This worried me,
and 1 felt as though l wasn't
getting the true meaning from
All, but then l started thinking,
and decided that although good
projects were important, person
ality and your attitude toward
people was just as important. l
also worked harder on my pro-
jects and my grade improved.
AS l became older my interests
expanded to county activities and
the Junior Leadership club.
Through these activities / met
many of the other members in
the county and made many
friends that l will have for a
long time.
Participating in club, county,
and state All activities has de-
veloped my ability to speak in
front of people, and plan pro-
grams including skits, lectures,
and discussions. The awards
given for these accomplishments
provided an incentive for me to
work, and l soon found that l
enjoyed doing this, besides the
benefits l received such as; trips
to state camps, attending as a
delegate to state meetings, and
counselor at All camps and
Club Congress.
Being a Junior Leader and All
member has made me broader
minded, and can see and apprec-
late other peoples ideas and sug-
gestions. This ability has been
obtained through aSsociating with
other people my own age as well
| as state Leaders.
Offices in the clubs and county
activities have taught me how to
accept responsibilities. They
have given me training in lead
ership and working with others
which will help me in the future.
Through working on and with
committees, I have learned how
effective good organization can
be and how much can be &C.
complished through having a well
organized activity.
| All is fun too. Camps, par
ties, fairs, and dances are all
part of All. Camps Offered
MANY opportunities, giving me