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by Ira D. Mumford
Urban 4-H Extension Agent
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FUTURE MEMBER ~ Taniki Reed sheds some
tears when she finds she's not quite old enough
for the 4-H program. Tears turned to smiles when
Ira Mumford, extension agent, assured Taniki it
won't take long before she'll be having fun with
the other 4-H'ers, enjoying the 'fun in learning'
projects, camp-outs and special events.
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MARTIAL ARTS — The popular martial arts
classes this year distinguished themselves by
winning awards at competitions in several
Oregon events. Information about the program
for the coming year can be obtained by calling
the Urban 4-H office, 287-1770, or by visiting the
offices at the King Neighborhood Facility, 4815
N.E. 7th Avenue, Portland.
This pubiicatioo was produced by the Portland Urban
4-H staff, under the direction at Ira D. Mumford,
extension agent, written and edited by Norma Thorsen.
and financed by merchants and citizens of the Albina
community of Portland, through advertising segments.
Staff members of Urban 4-H are Ira Mumford, extension
agent; and community advisors, Betty Hardy, Patty
Baum. Joyce Payne. Norma Thorsen and Linda Greer.
Publication Date May 18, 1978.
SIXTH SUCCESSFUL YEAR
FOR URBAN 4-H PROGRAM
4-H is developing a program in the inner-city
which continues to grow and to contribute to the
welfare of young people. This is our goal and
purpose. . .
Through Urban 4-H, we are able to encourage
and assist youngsters at an early age with the
interests they choose to pursue.
Special interest skill training is not a built-in
educational procedure in most Portland schools,
nor indeed in the nation.
The effect of CHOOSING to learn, and enjoy
the process, as is possible within the flexible 4-H
program encourages young people to "come
out" with their individuality and leads to self
respect and respect for others.
Although structured from within to provide
organization and efficiency. Urban 4-H encour
ages youngsters to become involved in programs
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Scores of craft, social and educational skills
are being incorporated into the program on an
"on going" basis.
The community has supported 4-H with it's
enthusiasm and volun/eer leadership.
We, in response, hope to continue this growth
and progress and creote the most innovative and
useful program for young people in the country.
Call us at the 4-H Center, 287-1770. We need
your participation.
Cultural 3uu - 3air
More than 200 4-H enthusiasts attended the
April 22nd Cultural Awareness Fun-Fair at Matt
Dishman Center, sponsored by Urban 4-H.
Highlighted by exhibits, foods, clothes and
entertainment representing 20 countries from
one end of the globe to the other, the program
reflected what 4-H is doing in the inner-city
and how it is bringing together, in understand
ing and knowledge, the people of many
ethnic ancj racial backgrounds living in the
urban community.
The program was spearheaded by 4-H
senior staff member, Mrs. Betty Hardy, with
the assistance of Joyce Payne and Myrna Holt.
Among countries represented were Mexico,
Africa, Asia, Japan, England, China, Australia,
Norway, Argentina, Ireland, Scotland, Find-
land, Germany and Austria.
Special thanks is expressed to members of
the Urban 4-H board of directors for their
participation, under the leadership of Sue
Carey.
4-H appreciation also is extended to mem
bers of COSSPO, (Organization of Spanish
Speaking People], to the Blue Penquin, and
Import Plaza for exhibits displayed; British
Imports, Knutson's Scandinavian Gifts, High
land Community Center, foreign consulates
and to United Way for financial support.
Among dignitaries attending were Commis
sioner Dan Mosee and Senator Bill McCoy.
4-H Chairman Betty Hardy reflected, "I
could see the fair bringing the community
together, and hopefully it will become an
annual event sponsored by the urban 4-H
program.
FUN TO LEARN — Ms. Betty Hardy conducts a
variety of 4-H classes in urban schools and clubs
meeting in community homes. Ms. Hardy has
been with the Urban 4-H Center since its
inception in 1970, and has seen growth and
development from a membership of 100 young
sters to 2,700 in 1978. She is pictured conducting
a self awareness class at Boise School, Northeast
Portland.
I'm interested in 4-H membership
; I'm interested in volunteer leadership
Please send literature
Please call me
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Portland, 287-1770.
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of their choice and to be participants in the
decision making and program planning.
Integration of interests, choices, accomplish
ments and subsequently a growing self-respect,
help to produce future citizens who are moti
vated to create a better society and a better
world.
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