 Thanks for joining us today. My name is Sean Lett, the Forage Regional Extension Agent for Dowson Perry County. You know, they're going to talk about citizenship responsibilities, and there can be so many definitions to citizenship. For some, citizenship means getting involved in government, running for office, campaigning and voting. For others, it is just patriotism, you know, defending the country, displaying the flag and singing the national anthem. For some, citizenship is holding a job, paying taxes, and obeying the law. So to others, citizenship just comes automatically from being born or naturalized as a citizen of a country. Good citizenship in practice is understanding, appreciating and doing things which make life better for yourself and for other people. Responsibility means that the person thinks of the results of what he or she does. Citizenship is not just doing the thing that looks good, it is doing the thing that will really result in helping people. The good citizen thinks of the situation and the person and tries to do what will help most. There are many federal, state and local establishments that make your community a better place by providing service to you, your family and the rest of the community. Even as a youth, there are ways you can contribute to what's positive in your area. Citizenship is a two-way relationship. It includes both rights and duties. My rights depend on you fulfilling your responsibilities. My responsibility includes the duty to see that you are free to exercise your rights. These elicit us on citizenship dues, obey laws and school rules, do your share, protect the environment and be charitable even if you won't be recognized. With dues there are also some don'ts. Don't sell on the sidelines, contribute, don't complain, don't break the rules, be a good example. Don't live in isolation, we all need one another. Don't promote your own self-interest and never pollute. Use your daily activity challenge, find your level of which you are in 4-H and get started. So I hope you enjoyed the presentation and remember, whether you're 8 or 85, everyone has a part to play. So remember, true citizenship means participation, involvement and contribution. No one can make a difference without being involved.