Nehemiah, Van Buren County
4-H Club: Jolly Trio
What has been your favorite 4-H experience?
National 4-H Conference
What skills have your gained through 4-H?
Communications, leadership, teamwork, being interviewed and interviewing, applications, professional skills, and skills related to specific project areas.
What impact has 4-H had on your life?
4-H has made me a much more well rounded person with much better communication skills, social confidence, and an ability to take initiative. 4-H has given me many friends, novel experiences, opportunities to network and develop my life skills.
Describe 4-H in four words:
Growth, Friendship, Skills, Giving
Why should others join 4-H?
They should join to gain the skills, relationships, and experiences that 4-H offers. 4-H tries to make youth better people and it has succeeded in my case and I think it will in theirs too.
Anna, Fayette County
4-H Club: Fremont Friends
What has been your favorite 4-H experience?
Traveling to Washington DC has been my favorite 4-H experience. It was an amazing opportunity in which I learned about our nation and its history all while making some great friends.
What skills have your gained through 4-H?
4-H has allowed me to gain countless skills and improve upon many of my abilities. The skills I possess thanks to the clover include the ability to speak publicly, communicate, and work to make the best better at all times
What impact has 4-H had on your life?
4-H has impacted my life and who I am as an individual. The clover has allowed me to build a network of people in my life and better myself with every experience. My outgoing personality and passion for helping others would not exist if it weren't for my 4-H experiences.
Describe 4-H in four words:
Friends, Fun, Experience, Growth
Why should others join 4-H?
Others should join 4-H to meet new people and grow as individuals. There are countless opportunities and truly something for everyone. If you wish to make the best better and have fun doing it, 4-H is right for you!
Morgan, Marion County
4-H Club: County Crusaders
What has been your favorite 4-H experience?
My favorite 4-H experience has been serving on the Iowa State 4-H Council for two years. Going around to speak and serve at other counties events has been an eye opening experience for me. Seeing how other counties 4-H work is so neat all while making new friendships along the way.
What skills have your gained through 4-H?
Through 4-H I have gained confidence, better public speaking skills and how to be a better leader.
What impact has 4-H had on your life? 4-H has helped to find my passions. Through 4-H I have had many opportunities to share my love for 4-H across the state of Iowa as well as on a national level. Being able to serve on state council the friendships and connections made are something I will forever be grateful for. 4-H has made me a better leader and citizen through these opportunities.
Describe 4-H in four words:
Encouraging, Challenging, Exciting, Adventurous
Why should others join 4-H?Youth should join 4-H to explore their interest, make new friends and learn how to better yourself and those around you.
