As part of the “Are You Illinois 4-H Grown?” campaign, from June 1 to August 31, 4-H alumni not yet registered for the alumni association are encouraged to register for a free Illinois 4-H Alumni Association membership. “We want to continue to build lifelong connections and identify 4-H alumni near and far. We do not have a list of past 4-H members of the Illinois 4-H program, so 4-H alumni will need to self-identify whether they were a member for one year or more than 10 years. We hope to find 5000+ new 4-H alumni during this campaign.”, said Tina Veal, 4-H Constituent and Engagement Manager. “4-H alumni know the positive impact made on youth and we hope they will help us continue to create a lifelong connection to support the next generation of leaders.”

 Show your support for your local 4-H program! 4-H Alumni must not be currently registered as a member of the association. If you raise your hand and register, your vote will help your county! First Place will receive $300, Second Place will receive $200, and Third Place will receive $100 towards local program support. Individuals registered will be entered into a drawing to receive one of four prizes of $50 in credit towards Illinois 4-H alumni apparel.