Area 4-H officers attend training session at IVCC

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Posted 11/16/17

OGLESBY - 4-H members from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties gathered recently at Illinois Valley Community College for a fun, Halloween-themed 4-H officer training.

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Area 4-H officers attend training session at IVCC

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OGLESBY - 4-H members from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties gathered recently at Illinois Valley Community College for a fun, Halloween-themed 4-H officer training.

Through hands-on activities, participants learned all about their role as a club officer, positive youth development, how to make meetings fun and effective and parliamentary procedure. The training provided them with many resources they will be able to use within their 4-H clubs.

4-H clubs are run by youth officers, including a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and reporter, with the support of adult volunteer leaders. Other offices, such as historian and parliamentarian, can also be included.

Officers are responsible for having monthly meetings that run smoothly and efficiently and they also set the tone for the club and its members. While lending support to their clubs, officers are also learning leadership skills they will be able to put to use in many settings beyond their 4-H club.

To learn more about local 4-H programs or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the University of Illinois Extension, IVCC Campus at (815) 224-0889. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.