CALHOUN YOUTH CELEBRATE NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OCT. 4-10

(10/08/2009)

Submitted by Curtis Garretson Extension Agent-Calhoun County WVU Extension Service In Calhoun County, more than 70 4-H members and 15 volunteers are involved in 4 H. The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, "learn by doing" experiences encourage youth to experiment, innovate and think independently. 4-H programs are offered through school-based, after-school and camp settings and within community clubs. 4-H Teens enjoy a dance at 4-H Camp (L-R) Ray Phillips, Hannah Wilson, Jordan Mace, Ashley Houchin, Samantha Wilson, Courtney McKown, Leslie Garret, Brandon Carder Below is a list of community clubs. To join 4-H you can contact the extension office, a club leader, or show up at a 4-H meeting in your community! Join today and "make the best better!" Arnoldsburg Eagles - Leaders, Crystal Brenneman 304-655-7647, JoLynn Wilson 304-354-6634. The Eagles meet at the Arnoldsburg Community Building. Mt. Zion Cardinals - Leaders, David Weaver 304-354-6217, Kevin Cunningham 304-354-6543. The Cardinals meet at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. West Fork Mountaineers - Leaders, Tammy Jett 304-655-7563, Kelli Zwoll 304-655-8093. The Mountaineers meet at the Upper West Fork Park. Big Bend - Leaders, to be announced. Meeting place is Brooksville Baptist Church Family Life Center. Pleasant Hill Corn Poppers - Leaders, Jacob McCumbers 304-354-6433, Anne Lacy 304-354-0195. The Corn Poppers meet at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Pleasant Hill - Leader, Jessica Cain 304-354-7399. Meeting place to be announced. Pleasant Hill Cloverbuds - Leader, Jan Whited 304-354-6022. Pleasant Hill Cloverbuds meet at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Arnoldsburg Cloverbuds - Leader, Kristin Garretson 304-354-7884. Arnoldsburg Cloverbuds meet at Arnoldsburg Elementary. Silver Spurs Horse Club - Leaders, Michelle Cutshall 304-655-7496, Paulette Samples 304-286-2510. The Silver Spurs meet at the Upper West Fork Park, Chloe. Grantsville Guppies - Leaders, Sandy McCumbers 304-354-6433, Nancy Bremar 304-354-9555. The Guppies meet at the Calhoun Courthouse. Teen Leaders - Kelley Houchin 304-655-7421, Curtis Garreston 304-354-6332. The Teen Leaders meet at Calhoun Middle-High School. Member at Large Extension Office - 304-354-6332 (Does not attend meetings) You can join the 4-H community today. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in Calhoun County, contact Curtis Garretson, Extension Agent, at West Virginia University Cooperative Extension, Calhoun County at 304-354-6332 or Curtis.Garretson@mail.wvu.edu

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