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January both boys gave their annual 4h presentation. Jake gave his on grain bin safety using his fair display. Luke gave his on the different belts in taekwondo. He gave his fair display to his taekwondo instructor so he showed some of his belts and a few techniques. I had him write an outline and he practiced many times at home. For some reason out of nowhere he decided that he would demonstrate a board break. I was in the back of the room sitting with moms, wondering to myself, why did he decide now would be a good time to add something into his presentation. This turned into an embarrassing moments and I cringed watching. This meeting was well attend, around 6o kids plus parents. Luke got out his board and asked his brother to hold his board.Why on earth he decided to have Jake hold his board was beyond me. Jake has never watched Luke break a board, held a board, or had any idea what he was doing. There is a proper technique, hold, and stance you must be in to hold a board. Jake stood straight and held the board with arms bent. Luke took a punch and nothing. I being in the back of the room yelled out that Jake needed to lock his arms. He still wasnt in the right stance therefore he creates a cushion when Luke would punch. After three tries, Luke feeling deflated gave up and walked away. HE took it hard, he was so sad, but didnt let it show until the car ride home. He was sad the whole way home and felt like every kid there thought he was making it up and really wasnt a black belt. I wanted to take that moment away and somehow make it better. It was so sad for him, poor buddy.
In order to go an 4h award trips and attend conference, members have to participate in interviews. Jake was looking pretty sharp in his jacket when he went for his interview. it is also good practice for future job interviews and speaking in public. He planned to attend 4h conference in the summer.

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