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I “oral Ontario 3 4H “0°03 NEW PROJECT MANUALS In the past, the club member received a subject matter pamphlet for each project and created a sepa- rate record book which included illustrations. samples and events that took place at the club meetings. NEW Now. one PROJECT MANUAL combines the infor- mation pamphlet and Record Book. The club member Will now progress through the PROJECT Manual meeting by meeting. inserting illustrations and sam- ples. answering questions and completing charts. _ Another change. Historically seven or eight meet- ings have been required to complete each project. Now each project will be six meetings in length with one more to review learning points (using quizzes. games. etc.) and discuss Achievement Day presenta- tions (skits. exhibits. demonstrations). NEW ACHIEVEMENT DAY FORMAT Achievement Day is the highlight ofthe projectâ€"a time for reviewing what has been learned and sharing new ideas. Starting this Fall. the format will change from one day to a half-day held in the morning. alter- noon. or evening. depending on the local situation. Skits, exhibits and demonstrations will be presented by the club members. preceded by a brief activity. This shorter program concept has been well received by club leaders all over Ontario. They are looking for- ward to emphasizing it as a family occasion with Ontario WM greater participation from the community. W AWARDS The bright new image of 4-H has also been re- ted in the design ofthe awards. A new trillium de- on the silver teaspoon (received by each member ‘ leader on completion of each project) was initia- lLlSl fall along with a facelitt of the various certifi- . The County and District Home Economists will 'llll'illt! to conduct two day workshops for volunteer ders at the local level. These workshops are an inte- .il and valuable part of the 4-H Homemaking Club “gram. They provide project content information iii an emphasis on develoPing leadership skills. Vol- unteer leaders (anyone in the community can be in- rlved!) are special people who devote their time. pa- -nce and enthusiasm to teaching girls and young «men in local 4-H Homemaking Clubs. For fall 1978, club members receiving County Honours (six project completions) and Provincial Honours (twelve project completions) will receive newly designed trillium pins. Advanced Honours (eighteen project completions) silver pie server with trillium design. SPONSORSHIP [n this area. no changes have been made. Both the clubs and the Home Economics Branch appreciate the support they receive From their sponsoring organiztt~ tions. although it is not a requirement for a club to have a sponsor. lfyour Wl is interested in starting a 4- H Homemaking Club. all you need are two leaders and at least four eager members. The staff of the Home Economics Branch have been instrumental in planning. organizing and initi- ating these changes. 4-H Homemaking club leaders and members have contributed many valuable ideas too. Everyone is eagerly looking Forward to the new program and an exciting fall {or 4-H Homemaking clubs. 17