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4-H members observe National Celebration
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[October 07, 2014]
LINCOLN - 4-H’ers in Logan County will
join 6 million other youth currently in 4-H celebrating National 4-H
Week Oct. 5-11. 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on
learning activities for youth in Illinois and are assisted by more
than 13,000 volunteer adult leaders.
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4-H members in Logan County were part of a survey to
measure the value of the 4-H experience. Dr. Denise Oberle, state
4-H program leader, said the results showed 4-H has a positive
influence on the participants.
“Nearly all members surveyed stated 4-H helped them develop
independent life skills and prepared them for their future and
possible careers, Oberle said.
Reagen Tibbs, a 15 year old 4-H member of the Hollanders 4-H club
says “4-H has given me many opportunities and helped me to learn
public speaking and leadership skills. I attended Legislative
Connection and met with senators and representatives and we
discussed how important 4-H is to our state.”
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2014/Oct/03/images/ads/current/gives_you_more_bch_040314.png) Alyssa Zimmer, a 16 year old 4-H member of the Cloverdale 4-H club,
states “I have learned to work with other people. Organizing,
delegating responsibilities and working with others are not easy
skills to learn, but my work with others in 4-H has definitely put
me far ahead of my peers.”
Kamryn Aylesworth, a 16 year old 4-H member of the Topper 4-H club
says “I’ve learned hard work, commitment, dedication, how to
prioritize, respect and to be appreciative.”
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![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2014/Oct/03/images/ads/current/st_claras_lda_082114.png) 4-H club membership is open to youth aged 8 – 18. To learn
more about Logan County 4-H and enroll your child in a local
club, contact the Logan County 4-H office at 732-8289.
[Patty Huffer, Extension Program
Coordinator/Youth Development, Logan County]
About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives
to help youth learn skills for living. University of Illinois
Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois.
Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 200,000 youth each year
through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term
programming.
For Further Information Contact:
Source: Patty Huffer, Extension Program Coordinator/Youth
Development, Logan County (217)732-8289
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