Jasper County 4-H clubs

Avilla 4-H — Leader Sarah Calvin, meets in Avilla the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Email: scalvin@avillapanthers.org

Caring Clovers 4-H — Leader Stacie Brixey, meets Webb City the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Email: caringclovers@gmail.com

Country Kickers 4-H — Leaders Tyler & Rachelle Rush, meets in Jasper the second Sunday of the month at 5:30p.m. Email: rushredangus@yahoo.com or rachellerush@yahoo.com

Forest Mill Friends 4-H — Leader Victoria Murray, meets in Carthage the third Sunday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Email: victoriamurray86@gmail.com

Lincoln 4-H — Leader JuLinda Deither, meets in Reeds the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Email: butterflyjuju@hotmail.com

Mount Moriah 4-H — Leader Stacy Pope, meets in Carthage the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Email: forensicspope@yahoo.com

Pleasant Valley Pioneers 4-H — Leader Tianna (Tia) Fisher, meets in Carthage the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Email: tsdafish@gmail.com

Sarcoxie Chiefs 4-H — Leader Courtney Roark, meets in Sarcoxie the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Email: roarkcourtney24@gmail.com

Spring River 4-H — Leader Keisha Farmer, meets in Webb City the second Sunday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Email: springriver4h@gmail.com

Meeting dates and times are subject to change.

Jasper County 4-H Parent’s Association officers

President — Tianna Fisher
Vice president — Sarah Calvin
Secretary — Stacy Pope
Treasurer — Keisha Farmer
Board members — Bradley Moll and Abbie Stratton
Fair Board Representative — JuLinda Deither and Mona Etelo

About 4-H

4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 18, and adults together to learn everyday skills through hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon our community. Through 4-H, young people learn to meet the diverse challenges of today’s world, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and make positive decisions.

4-H clubs are open to ages 8 to 18. Clubs meet monthly for group activities and club business. Each club elects officers and has an approved adult leader who supervises club activities. Club members also enroll in projects in their areas of interest.

With projects on more than 75 topics, 4-H has something to interest every child. Here are just a few of the opportunities 4-H offers: geocaching, robotics, international exchanges, horsemanship, pets, starting a business, arts and crafts, raising animals, woodworking, photography and gardening.

Clover Kids introduces 5- to 7-year-olds to the 4-H experience. In Clover Kids, children learn how to get along with others, work in groups and explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids do not enroll in projects or raise animals and do not participate in competitive events, contests or shows.

Joining 4-H is as easy as contacting your local extension office. A staff member will explain the enrollment process and membership dues. In addition to dues, some projects may require a small investment to get started, and there may be a fee for materials, trips or other activities.

Young people are welcome to join at any time. The 4-H program year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Certain activities may have participation deadlines.

Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H. Adult volunteers serve as club or project leaders, help with county or regional events, chair committees and organize fundraisers. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent of the 4-H member to get involved. All volunteers are screened for child abuse and neglect, as well criminal records, before they are accepted and each year thereafter. As a volunteer, University of Missouri Extension will provide you with training so you will be well-prepared and successful as an adult leader. The orientation includes information on 4-H history and the educational framework, the characteristics of age groups, character development and safety.

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