Pettis County Observes 4-H Week
On Monday morning, Pettis County Commissioners proclaimed this 4-H Week (Oct. 4-10).
In attendance besides the Commissioners were:
Pettis County 4-H Vice President Rayleigh Birdwell
Pettis County 4-H Parent Rhiannon Birdwell
Facilities and Grounds Director Chris Hoke
EMA Director Trisha Rooda
IT Director Brett Denomme
GIS and Grants Director James Theisen
Road and Bridge Superintendent James Hill
4-H is America's largest youth development organization, supporting nearly six million youth across the country; and 4-H helps youth in Pettis County to become confident, independent, resilient and compassionate leaders;
4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension — a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn-by- doing through hands-on projects in the important areas o f health, science, agriculture and civic engagement;
National 4-H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4-H inspires kids, and highlights the remarkable 4-H youth in Pettis County Missouri who work each day make a positive impact on those around them;
4-H's network of 500,000 volunteers and 3500 professionals provide caring and supportive mentoring to all 4-H'ers, helping them to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries.
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