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About Us
County Impact Statements - Benton County
America's Promise: Benton County 4-H Fulfills the Five Promises
Caring Adults - Benton County leaders attend training so they can be
even better volunteers and assist youth. Madelyn Chaney stated, "I look at the
new friends I have made and supportive adults I have met through the 4-H program
and I know that they, and 4-H have helped make me the person I am today".
Safe Places - 4-H members and adults feel safe to try new things, give
reports, run for office, conduct business meetings and many more opportunities
to nurture young people’s skills. Cassie Androes stated, "Sometimes I have
needed that extra push that only a leader or parent can provide. For me, I think
4-H means becoming the best I can in all those areas that are important in
succeeding in life".
Healthy Start - To 4-H members the words Head - Heart - Hands - Health
mean so much. Having clubs in all areas of the county, youth have opportunities
for a healthy start. Skyler Mills stated, "It takes a lot of character and
self-discipline to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. I have been a member
of 4-H for eight years and through my involvement in this organization I have
been able to maintain a high level of living. I realize the importance of
upholding the 4-H standards that have grown to be part of who I am".
Marketable Skills - Employers need our 4-H members who have learned to
work with others, can teach others and can solve problems creatively.
Opportunities to Serve - Samantha Wagner stated, "I have learned the
importance of setting a good example. I remember when I was younger, looking up
to Senior 4-Her’s. Now, I am the one setting an example for younger members. My
one wish is that some day I’ll be able to give back what 4-H has given me".
Serving Others: Preparing
hygiene kits for Red Cross
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Safe Places: Judge coaxing cloverbud
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Impacts
- 101 volunteer leaders, parent helpers, foundation members, county agents
and supporters provide continuous support.
- 19 clubs in Benton County provide structured meetings and activities
every month, plus county, state and district events.
- 264 Benton County 4-H members were enrolled in Healthy Lifestyle
Education projects.
- During 2001, 1,357 youth benefited from personal development, leadership
projects or school programs. 22 youth shadowed and 23 organized tours.
- 352 projects were taken in Citizenship and Civic Education.
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