4-H

My next priority is 4-H.


4-H is something that has been a part of me ever since I moved to Illinois. My sister was involved in it, and because I saw how much fun she was having, I wanted to join. Ever since then, I've been hooked. Last year, I joined both the Jr. Leaders and the Regional Youth Leadership Team.

The Jr. Leaders is a club that plans activities for both Moultrie county and Douglas county. I and the rest of the Leaders have planned and helped with parties, programs, and the county level fair. This has helped me tremendously throughout the past year, teaching me how to respect others and to help those younger than myself to achieve the goals that they set. I also am the vice-president of the Jr. Leaders.

Regional Youth Leadership has done the same, only at a higher level. The RYLT plans activities for the entire region. I learned how GPS works, how to get shy 4-Hers involved in activities, and many other things. I had a lot of fun on it my first year, and I plan to have a lot of fun on my second.

In my own club, I have gained friends and also an amount of respect for myself. I am the secretary for my club for the 3rd or 4th yr. This office has taught me responsibility and how to organize information as it is verbally given to me. Also, the projects that I have done have taught me quite a bit. So, in general, 4-H is something that has helped and will help me in my future, so it will stay around for as long as possible.

Laterz!

Renwen