4-H Advisory Committee
MAILING ADDRESS: Madison County 4-H Committee, P.O. Box 893, London, Ohio 43140
You may be asking, "What is the 4-H Advisory Committee?"
The 4-H Committee meets the first Monday of every other month at 6:30pm and is responsible for giving leadership to the county 4-H program by advising and assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluation of the overall 4-H program. Members represent their fellow 4-H advisors by bringing their needs, wants, and ideas/suggestions to the attention of the Extension staff and committee.
A total of at least 15 adult volunteers (3-year terms) and a maximum of 3 youth representatives (2-year terms) serve annually. Five advisors are nominated and voted in each year in the fall. To serve, you must be a currently active advisor.
Currently, 4-H Advisory Committee meetings are open to local 4-H Families, volunteers and community members. it is highly encouraged for club representatives to come and propose ideas or voice direction in 4-H programming. If you have questions please contact Laura Dillion, 4-H Educator at dillion.26@osu.edu or 740-956-5052.
4-H Advisory Committee Application
Upcoming meeting dates for 2024-2025:
(Meet at the Madison County Extension Office in the Conference Room at 6:30pm)
- December 16th - Review of new members
- January 6th - Elections
- March 10th
- May 5th
Members:
Kevin Clemmons- Treasurer-2024 Term Concludes
Daphne Hedgecock- President-2024 Term Concludes
Annette Rinesmith-2024 Term Concludes
Julia Smith - 2024 Term Concludes
Holly and Kevin Stockham-2026 Term Concludes
Erin Cremeens - 2025 Term Concludes
Ashley McKinney - 2025 Term Concludes
Casie Phipps -2025 Term Concludes
Lisa Jackman - 2025 Term Concludes
Matt Edgington - 2025 Term Concludes
Bridget Wilkin -2024 Term Concludes
Deb Reining - 2024 Term Concludes Secretary
Savanah Brock - 2026 Term Concludes
Kresta Fansler - 2026 Term Concludes
Darcey Boggs -2026 Term Concludes
Elyce Yoder - 2026 Term Concludes
The Madison County 4-H Advisory Committee serves a major purpose and function is to work with the County Extension Staff and local 4-H program in determining the needs and direction in concert with state and national policy by:
- Helping analyze the needs and interest of all county youth 5 to 19 years of age.
- Helping to insure a balanced program in regards to all potential clientele, including adults and youth on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestory, developmental disability, gender identity or expression, military status, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.
- Assisting with planning, evaluating, and recommending of 4-H educational experiences, methods, and programs related to Community Development, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture & Natural Resources that will meet the needs and interest of those youth; and reviewing the program to assure that a balance of content/curriculum is offered.
- Assisting in the recruitment and development of leadership to work with the 4-H program.
- Seeking local financial resources as needed to conduct, promote and expand the 4-H program.
- Assist in developing methods to recruit youth, volunteers, Project Resource Specialist, and 4-H committee members.