I Believe in people and their hopes, their aspirations, and their faith; in their right to make their own plans and arrive at their own decisions; in their ability and power to enlarge their lives and plan for the happiness of those they love. I Believe that education, of which Extension is an essential part, is basic in stimulating individual initiative, self-determination, and leadership; that these are the keys to democracy and that people when given facts they understand, will act not only in their self-interest, but also in the interest of society. I Believe that education is a lifelong process and the greatest university is the home; that my success as a teacher is proportional to those qualities of mind and spirit that give me welcome entrance to the homes of the families I serve. I Believe in intellectual freedom to search for and present the truth without bias and with courteous tolerance toward the views of others. I Believe that Extension is a link between the people and the ever-changing discoveries in the laboratories. I Believe in the public institutions of which I am a part. I Believe in my own work and in the opportunity I have to make my life useful to humanity. Because I Believe
these things, I am an Extension professional. Purpose The purpose of this fraternity is to maintain the traditions, uphold the ideals, stimulate the morale of the Extension Service, and to promote a fraternal spirit among its members. “First, it is an honor society.” “Second, it is a professional organization of Extension workers.” “Third, it is a fraternity dedicated to mutual helpfulness,
friendly toleration, and kindly assistance.” Pledge "I pledge my loyalty and support to the organized Extension Service, state and national; and I will endeavor at all times to promote their best interests. I pledge my loyalty to the members of this fraternity of Extension Service veterans, and I will promote at all times the extension work in which they maybe engaged. This I pledge on my honor."
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