South Plains Youth Attend National 4-H Congress
Seven South Plains youth attended the 83rd National 4-H Congress held November 26-30 in Atlanta, Georgia. Approximately 1,300 4-H and Youth Development Program members from the United States and Puerto Rico gathered to learn new leadership, community service and multi-cultural integration skills.
(PRWEB) December 18, 2004
Seven South Plains youth attended the 83rd National 4-H Congress held November 26-30 in Atlanta, Georgia. Those attending were Brant Wall and Blayne Coleman, Hale County; Amanda Cruse, Swisher County; Daniel Albus, Hockley County; Kayla Kelley and Kami Keaton, Floyd County; and Kendra Pond, Lubbock County. These youth were part of a thirty-member high school youth delegation representing the Texas 4-H program at this annual event. Partial funding for their participation is sponsored by the South Plains 4-H EXCELL (Experience Citizenship, Examples of Lifetime Leadership) Association, according to Brad Davis, Regional 4-H Specialist, Lubbock.
Approximately 1,300 4-H and Youth Development Program members from the United States and Puerto Rico gathered to learn new leadership, community service and multi-cultural integration skills. Besides attending assemblies and workshops, they also participated in discussion groups which focused on issues facing our country today.
Delegates also participated in hands-on service projects during a community service day. They developed work skills while helping individuals and organizations in a community improve themselves. The youth also develop networking skills needed in their community and state by reporting back and coordinating educational and service programs.
“Attending National 4-H Congress is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these youth who must undergo an application and interview process to be selected as participants. This is not something they can attend every year,” said Davis.
To learn more about Texas 4-H and Youth Development programs in your county, please contact the Texas Cooperative Extension office in your county.
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