Date: 2/5/2020

Release Date:  Immediately

Phone: 815-875-2878

NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Danielle Gapinski, 4-H & Youth Development Program Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit

Bureau County 4-H Seeks Expansion and Review Members

The Bureau County 4-H program is currently seeking Expansion and Review members to participate in their “Building the Future of 4-H” event at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 12th at Illinois Valley Community College’s CTC 124.  The Expansion and Review Committee is made up of youth and adults who look at the county 4-H program’s enrollment trends and participation data.  Together, along with U of I Extension 4-H Program Coordinators, committee members brainstorm ideas of ways to make the 4-H program better and reach more youth.

In appreciation of participant’s input, a taco bar, chips, and salsa will be provided.

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact University of Illinois Extension – Bureau County by March 6th at 815-875-2878 or e-mail Bureau County’s 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator, Danielle Gapinski, at des85@illinois.edu.

For more information about the 4-H program, call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-875-2878. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit our website at https://extension.illinois.edu/blmp

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