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 12 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 Frances Foos, 4-H Educator at foos.61@osu.edu or 740-852-0975.
4-H Advisory Committee Application
Upcoming meeting dates for 2022/2023:
(Meet at the Madison County Extension Office in the Conference Room at 6:30pm)
- October 3, 2022
- November 7, 2022
- January 9, 2023
- March 6, 2023
- May 1, 2023
- August 7, 2023
- October 2, 2023
- November 6, 2023
Committee Officers 2023:
- Judy Gallimore, President
- Daphne Hedgecock, Vice President
- Deb Reining, Secretary
- Kevin Clemmons, Treasurer
Members:
Term Concludes 2022:
- Roseann Harbage
- Heather Mayabb
- Deb Reining
- Bryan Stonerock
- Bridget Wilkin
Term Concludes 2023:
- Valerie Peart
- Julia Smith
- Holly Stockham
- Kevin Stockham
- _____________ (Needs Filled)
Term Concludes 2024:
- Jackie Bolin
- Kevin Clemmons (Treasurer)
- Judy Gallimore
- Daphne Hedgecock
- Annette Rinesmith
Friend of 4-H Winners Throughout the Years
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, Key Leaders, and 4-H committee members.