FLICK OF A SWITCH CAN WIN CHICAGO 4-H TRIP The 4-H Electric awards program now in its 31st year is for boys and girls interested in learning more about electrical electri-cal energy, electronics and the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment. Projects have changed to keep pace with technological advance, automation, wider use of electrical power controls, con-trols, appliances and lighting in the home and on the farm, says the Cooperative Extension Service. This program supervised by the state and county 4-H staff, is offered to 4-H'ers between 9 and' 19 years of age. Projects are carried out under the guidance gui-dance of volunteer adult and junior 4-H leaders. Electric . power suppliers also give a big assist to the program. Next fall the 4-H'er having hav-ing the most outstanding electric elec-tric project in the state will be named a delegate to the National Na-tional 4-H Club Congress in Chicago as a guest of Westing-house Westing-house Electric Corporation, sponsor of the program. From about 50 state trip award winners, six will be singled out for national honors and $500 scholarships. The scholarships can be used for vocational courses, short courses, specialized training or for college education. A survey of former 4-H Club members who worked on electric projects for several years revealed that skills and knowledge gained set the course for higher education and a career. Preparation for future jobs and increase of capabilities capabili-ties are the main purposes of the project. More information about joining 4-H and participating in the electric program can be obtained by contacting the county extension office.