Our club leader is Dr. Larry Pennington, Veterinarian
and owner of the Windsor Animal Clinic. You will learn how to care for
your pet as you study animal science and disease in this club of
approximately 50 children ages 7-18. Games, field trips and
animal demonstrations make this one of Connecticut’s largest and most
popular clubs. Witness surgery on a cat, participate in pet
therapy at area nursing homes and take field trips to farms and zoos.
These are some of the many activities that this club will offer.
We also have club projects such as first aid kits, display booths and
photography exhibits that are judged at club meetings and the County
4-H Fair.
Club meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday of
each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. We average at least one monthly
community service and field trip activity each month. Families are
welcome to participate in all meetings and activities. 4-H
members must complete all projects independently. Club dues are
$12 annually or $20 per family. Admission is also required for
some field trips.
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
4-H Motto ~ “To Make the Best Better”
4-H Slogan ~ “Learn By Doing”
4-H Colors ~ Green and White
4-H Pledge
I pledge
my head to clearer thinking
my heart to greater loyalty
my hands to larger service
my health to better living
for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Our Club History
The
First Town Veterinary Science 4-H Club was started in 1998 by Dr. Larry
Pennington and meetings were held on a monthly basis at his veterinary
clinic, the Windsor Animal Clinic. Eight children became charter
members of the original club and the common thread that united everyone
was their love and desire to care for animals.
Since then, the
club has become the stage by which the members can shine through
learning about veterinary medicine, developing public speaking skills,
becoming responsible citizens and growing as young leaders. Our
club is made up of a diverse group of kids with varying backgrounds and
representing almost every town in Hartford County.
Past 4-H
members are now pursuing career paths in the animal husbandry fields
and as veterinarians by having taken advantage of their opportunities
and grown in our organization. Educational field trips, pet therapy
visits to nursing homes and competing with veterinary science projects
and displays at the county fair were some of the ways that our club
brought fun and purpose into their lives.
We’ve taken great
pride in molding today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders. We’ve grown as
a club to over 50 active members and continue to be one of the most
active youth organizations in the capital region area.
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