Lewis & Clark 4-H Promotes Lifelong Learning

Published: 2020
By Kara Tangedal

4-H isn’t only a youth education program, but also promotes positive relationships with our 112 enrolled, caring adult volunteers. Every fall our 4-H families and volunteers celebrate our achievements during a virtual Awards Night, put on by our Lewis and Clark County Ambassadors. We celebrated our club of the year, Kountry Bumpkins, project awards, project sponsorships from the Lewis & Clark County 4-H Foundation and the Schatz family, and five incredible volunteers who have made notable contributions to our program. Our Distinguished Service in Volunteering award winner, David Hamilton, was nominated because, " [David] participated in 4-H as a youth and has been a dedicated volunteer in Lewis and Clark County 4-H for over two decades. When someone needed help, guidance or a change of pace, this volunteer has stepped up to assist. The nominee has encouraged the youth members to find their voice to guide the program. The volunteer has been there when tough calls have to be made… Time and time again this individual has found creative ways to accomplish goals that seemed overwhelming." 4-H truly is special in its community involvement and positive adult-youth partnerships.