September 2017
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4-H Eclipse & Performing Arts
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Spotlight of the Month Brandon Darby Elected Kentucky 4-H State Treasurer Nelson County 4-H is proud to announce that Brandon Darby, 2017 graduate of Thomas Nelson High School was elected to the prestigious role of Kentucky 4-H Treasurer.
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State 4-H Officers have been called to service in the Kentucky 4-H program since
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1968. Originally, just the position of president, vice-president and secretary were filled. Starting in 1979, the position of treasurer was added. These four elected positions continue to this day. State 4-H Officers are elected to their position by their peers at 4-H Teen Conference and serve until the following year's conference. In their role as State 4-H Officers, they also provide leadership to the Kentucky State 4-H Teen Council. As part of the 2017-2018 Kentucky 4-H State Officers team, Brandon is beyond motivated to serve the Kentucky 4-H Program and anticipates impacting youth and volunteers across the
County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development Danielle Hagler danielle.hagler@uky.edu
Commonwealth. Brandon Darby, Kentucky 4-H Treasurer Showing pigs in Michigan as a Cloverbud began my 4-H career. When my family moved to Nelson County, Kentucky I began showing goats throughout the Commonwealth. I’ve entered numerous photography and woodworking projects in the State Fair, and through 4-H I had the opportunity to take woodworking as far as starting my own business. This past year I had the opportunity to serve as the President of the District 5
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Teen Council, and serve under the previous officer team as their State Program Assistant. I will be attending the University of Kentucky Honors College and majoring in Media Arts and Studies. Throughout his term, he along with his officer team, will strive to achieve the following goals: share Kentucky 4-H with at least 20,000 people, make connections to counties that have not previously received
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officer visits, and collaborate with five or more youth serving organizations. The Kentucky 4-H State
Officers are committed to developing as knowledgeable and reliable leaders, incorporating authentic 4-H values which inspire youth to transform into active citizens.