New 4-H Youth Committee Members Excited for the Coming Year

WASHINGTON — 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 18-member adult group meets monthly to review and plan 4-H and youth events for the county. Although it is not a requirement, members often were 4-H members themselves and want to stay involved as adults.

“4-H was a positive part of my life growing up and my daughter had the same experience as a participant in this program. I want be a part of that same opportunity to current 4-H'ers and make sure they have the most positive 4-H experience they can,” says Lisa Clark about her time on youth committee. “Being involved in Youth Committee allows me to have a voice and play an active role in youth in our county today.”

This group is invaluable to the 4-H program as they are often the key people at events to help with registrations, setup, 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 values and needs adults who want to positively impact the program by using their strong marketing skills, event planning skills, community connections, or interest in youth development.

New members started their term at the January meeting. Current 4-H Youth Committee members include Molly Doorenbos, Lisa Clark, Alisha Kelley, Ashley Conrad, Nicole Bruty, Shannon Younge, Karen Dennler, Diane Rinner, Bill Ebert, Scott Bartholomew, Chris Hahn, Dan Northup, Erin Brenneman, Lindsay Crawford, Sydney Black and not pictures Jason Anderson and Theresa Hora.