Professional Organizations
Contact
Creenna Bocksnick
President
Phone: 501-821-6884
Email: cbocksnick@uaex.edu
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
2301 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
Arkansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents
(AAE4-HA)
The Arkansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (AAE4-HA) is an affiliate organization
of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) . The purpose is to promote the profession of Extension 4-H youth work in Arkansas
and to encourage professional improvement among all Extension personnel.
Seeking Nominations
AAE4-HA is seeking nominations for Extension Professional of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations should be based on contributions to 4-H. Winners will be recognized virtually during the Summer 2020. Please return all nominations to Hope Bragg at hbragg@uaex.edu by July 3, 2020.
2020 Extension Professional of the Year
Why Join AAE4-HA?
AAE4-HA membership offers many benefits:
- Professional Improvement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Peer Recognition
- Personal Growth
What does it cost?
Annual AAE4-HA dues are $90 and should be sent to the AAE4-HA treasurer. Dues can be paid with:
- cash
- check payable to AAE4-HA
- credit union account transfer
- indirect account
How do I Join?
Membership is open to all professional, county, area, state staff members, and paraprofessionals such as 4-H Program Assistants of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service who work with the 4-H youth development program. Membership is available to other youth development professionals, former NAE4-HA members and NAE4-HA donors and supporters.
Awards & Scholarships
AAE4-HA membership also offers scholarships and awards. Members apply for a variety of awards from communications and publications to GIS and STEM recognition. Congratulations to all our 2020 winners! To learn more visit here.
Congratulations to our 2020 winners!
Communicator Awards
Published Photo: Creenna Bocksnick
Feature Story: Creenna Bocksnick
Exhibit: Jesse Bocksnick
Promotional Piece, Individual: Hanan Douglas
Educational Piece, Individual: Hope Bragg
Personal Column: Elizabeth Easley
Promotional Package, Individual: Creenna Bocksnick
Specialty Awards
Life Member Award: Mike Klumpp
First Time Attendee: Elizabeth Easley
Excellence in Geospatial Programs Award: Hope Bragg
Service Awards
AAE4-HA Rookie of the Year: Valerie Seefeld
Achievement in Service: Samantha Kroll
Achievement in Service: Valerie Turner
Distinguished Service Award: Eric DeVries
Distinguished Service Award: Diane Mashburn
NAE4-HA Conference
In 2020, members from all over the country will join in Boise, ID for the NAE4-HA
Conference. Members will participate in networking opportunities, breakout sessions,
and general sessions. This year's conference is scheduled for October 19-22 at Boise
Centre.
2021: Memphis, TN
2022: Madison, WI
Organization Resources
2020-2021 Officers
Past President: Hope Bragg
President: Creenna Bocksnick
President Elect: Samantha Kroll
Vice-President: Hanan Douglas
Secretary: Lori Canada
Treasurer: Elizabeth Easley
District Vice President LRSO: Ashley Dingman
District Vice President Ouachita: Cindy Ham
District Vice President Delta: Alta Lockley
District Vice President Ozark: Sarah Enoch
2019-2020 Committee Chairs
Professional Development Team Chair: Valerie Seefeld
Research & Programs Team Chair: Vacant
Marketing and Outreach Team Chair: Samantha Kroll
Finance and Operations Team Chair: Elizabeth Easley
Member Services Team Chair: Erica Williams
State Relations Team Chair: Vacant