4-H information, enrollment night set

Most people think of fairs and animals or cooking and sewing when they see a 4-H Clover. The well-known green and white four-leaf clover often brings to mind fair arenas, exhibits and ribbons. Just behind the Red Cross™ and the Golden Arches™, the 4-H emblem is one of the most recognized symbols around the world. 4-H is really a youth and leadership development organization: much more than cows, cooking, and fair ribbons.

On Monday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m., there will be an opportunity for youth and parents to find out about 4-H resources and activities for 2013. The 4-H Information & Enrollment Night will be held in the Ritzville Grade School, look for signs for the exact room. Returning club and family 4-H members and leaders are encouraged to attend to complete and submit enrollment forms for the year, as well as to help potential new 4-H’ers and parents find out about 4-H opportunities in Adams County.

Kids, and even some adults, initially get involved because they are interested in showing animals, going to camp, or sharing other interests with friends. Youth and adults can be involved in 4-H through clubs, individual/family 4-H enrollment, short-term activity participation, and even in the schools. Many Adams County youth are already taking part in 4-H during school time without realizing it.

Current Adams County 4-H clubs offer only a few of over 100 4-H projects available for interested youth and adult volunteers. Family 4-H groups can offer the project areas not offered currently in chartered clubs. Adults willing to complete 4-H certification can enroll to add additional projects to existing clubs, start new clubs with new project emphasis, or organize short-term events. For adults interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, free leader training will be held on Jan. 26 in Washtucna.

4-H is open to kindergarten through 12th grade youth, and ran by Washington State University faculty, staff and volunteers as part of the mission of the Land Grant University system, extending researched information and hands-on learning to local communities.

Anyone with questions about the 4-H Information & Enrollment Night can contact 4-H Leaders Council President, Camille Nelson at 659-0832 or contact Karen Robertson, Lincoln-Adams WSU Extension Program Assistant, at 659-3209 or [email protected]. Information is also available at http://www.lincoln-adams.wsu.edu. A second 4-H Information & Enrollment Night may be held in Lind in January.