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Alabama Youth Attend National 4-H Congress
Auburn, Jan 21, 2004 ---
Fifteen Alabama 4-H’ers attending
National 4-H Congress in Atlanta recently got a glimpse into how
global environmental issues can affect individuals from every corner
of the world.
“Growing into the Future” was the
theme for the 2003 National 4-H Congress. Programs focused on issues
related to rain forests, global warming, acid rain and wetlands.
Some of the nation’s most outstanding
community leaders, speakers and educators provided inspiration and
current information on youth-related issues.
National 4-H Congress is the flagship
event of the 4-H program. For 79 years, youth from the United States
and its territories have participated in this youth leadership
development conference. It provides youth, ages 14 to 19, with a
quality educational experience that addresses their needs and issues
while helping them become competent and caring citizens.
Reach farther than the goals you have
set was one of the main points at National
Congress that hit home with me, said
Erin Wallace from Morgan
County. “Set goals but don’t stop
once you accomplish them, rather keep persevering to attain an even
higher achievement,” she said.
“It was interesting to see firsthand
that even though we all came from different backgrounds, cultures and
experiences, we still think a lot alike. In the beginning, we worked
on community projects as strangers, but in the end, we worked as
friends and also learned to appreciate each other. National 4-H
Congress was not just a lot of workshops and inspirational speakers;
it was a wonderful experience that helped me grow as a leader and as a
person.”
A cultural night was added to National
4-H Congress this year wherein various forms of artistic expression
were used to communicate cultural diversity, and other youth
empowerment ideas and concepts.
Clay County 4-H’er Ben Gasser said,
“Attending National 4-H Congress was an extraordinary event, which I
will long remember because of the amazing speakers and the
opportunities to interact with and make new friends. The entire event
was organized very professionally and in such a way that it drew me
out and inspired me to new heights of excellence in all my spheres of
leadership.”
“What an amazing honor and opportunity
it was for me to attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta,” said
Alabama’s Miss 4-H Katlin Mulvaney from Lee
County. “Being one of 10 people
on the National 4-H Leadership Team, I had the unique experience to
see firsthand the many diverse cultures represented at this year’s
event. More than 1,500 4-H’ers from the United States and Puerto Rico
learned leadership skills and how they can make a difference in their
own communities. “
“My trip to National 4-H Congress was
a once-in-a-lifetime experience and was both educational and
enjoyable,” said Damoreo Green from Pike
County. “I was challenged by
various inspirational speakers and was involved in a community service
project, which brought together people of different nationalities
working for a common cause.”
The Alabama delegation included
Sabrina Balch, Limestone County; Sonny Lee Brinkman and Kimberly Lynn
McGraw, Mobile County; Cody Brown, Erin Wallace and Heather Partin,
Morgan County; Lindsey Davis, Elmore County; Benjamin Gasser, Clay
County; Freda Kelley, Coffee County; Katlin Mulvaney, Lee County;
Jennifer Swindall, Limestone County;
Rebecca Turner, Covington County;
Rachael Hyde, Jefferson County; Damoreo Green, Pike County and
Stephanie Hynes, St. Clair County.
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