We joined a new 4-H club a year ago - San Francisco Valley 4-H Club, in Glenwood. Last month the kids ran for office.
First Augustus ran for president. He said, "What this club needs is CHANGE! and Hope!" He moved his fingers in a certain way as he spoke. Our leader, who is also a leader in the cattle industry in New Mexico, and thus someone who works for a living, put her head down on the table for a long time. Everyone else broke up into laughter. He didn't win. (We're a red county.)
Next Virginia ran for vice president, and won.
Then Elena ran for reporter. She was running against the incumbent, who had done a most excellent job. Elena said in her speech, "Milagre did a wonderful job as reporter during her term, and I would like to follow in her footsteps." Elena won, and Milagre has been most helpful in teaching Elena how to fulfill her duties.
Finally Caleb ran for song and rec leader. As his speech, he led the kids in a silly sing-after-me song about a moose. When he got to the climax - what happened? He said, "If you want to know what happened, vote for me!" They did, and Caleb won. On the way home he asked, "What's a wreck leader?" I'm not sure what he had in mind!
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