Ralls County 4-H

University of Missouri Extension's 4-H educational program empowers young people to reach their full potential while working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

Ralls County clubs

Ralls County 4-H has a variety of clubs that meet monthly.

  • Perry Pioneers – Meets 2:00 p.m., Second Sunday, Perry City Hall
    Club leaders: Cindy Woodhurst 573-406-4259 and Haley Branham 573-406-9470
  • Rocky Point – Meets 6:00 p.m., second Sunday, New London 1st Christian Church
    Club leaders: Shannon Bartley 573-406-8323 and Crystalyn Selsor 573-822-2002
  • Liberty Wide Awake – Meets 5:30 p.m., one Sunday a month, location varies
    Club leader: Breinne Asbury 573-473-8635 and Megan Bergthold 573-406-8272
  • Center Wise Guys – Meets 6:30 p.m., second Monday, Center City Hall
    Club leader: TBD
  • Brice Happy Hustlers – Meets 1:00 p.m., second Sunday, Vandalia Fairgrounds
    Club leader: TBD
  • Hannibal Huckleberries – Meets 6:00 p.m., second Tuesday, New London POPS Club
    Club leader: Alan Wilkerson 573-248-7861 

Ralls 4-H Council

  • President – Nancy Caswell
  • Vice President – Cindy Woodhurst
  • Secretary – Greta Hopke
  • Treasurer – Alan Wilkerson
Ralls County 4-H Happenings Newsletters

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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