4-H Youth Committee members look to expand for new year

The 4-H mission says ?4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences.? 4-H in Washington County cannot be what it is today without the many different types of volunteers.

The 4-H Youth Committee is one type of volunteer position. This 17-member adult group meets monthly to review and plan events for the county. They often were 4-H members and want to stay involved as adults. ?I?ve gotten a lot out of 4-H and it?s nice to give back,? explained Jancie Carr of Washington about her experience with youth committee.

This group is invaluable to the 4-H program as they are often the key people at events to help with registrations, set up, meal preparation, time keeping, and supervision of groups. This group also evaluates the rule book, supports leaders, recruits new members, and creates partnerships with businesses in the community. Washington County 4-H is in need of adults who want to positively impact the program by using their strong marketing skills, event planning skills, community connections, or interest in youth development.

Current 4-H Youth Committee members include Carr, Doug Colbert, Jeff Eubanks, Harry Walker, John Carter, Tabitha Hahn, Brian Sieren, Kerri Bell, Kathleen Brinning, Lisa Clark, Jodi Ebert, Suzanne Black, Brandi Kleese, Robert Sandburg, Brent Schneider, Tad Tebockhorst, and Verlin Yoder.

The 4-H Youth Committee is currently looking for new members to start in January 2015 for a three-year term. If interested in being a part of this group, please contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811.