University of Illinois Extension invites you to participate in the upcoming 2022 Spring 4-H Expansion & Review Committee meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2020. For everyone’s safety this year, the meeting will be on Zoom at 6:30 pm. Here is the link to join: https://go.illinois.edu/ExpansionandReviewMarch2022. If you can attend, kindly RSVP to your county’s 4-H Program Coordinator via email or phone. In Bureau County, contact Danielle Gapinski at des85@illinois.edu or 815-875-2878, in LaSalle County contact Toni Pienta at fusinatt@illinois.edu or 815-433-0707, and in Marshall-Putnam Counties, contact Anne Scheel at amscheel@illinois.edu or 309-364-2356. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Extension office at 815-224-0889.
What is 4-H? 4-H is a youth development program that welcomes everyone from all backgrounds, with all interests, in every county in Illinois. Our programs teach and develop leaders, innovators, builders, and entrepreneurs through hands-on experiences in a secure, safe environment. 4-H members are offered opportunities to explore a variety of topics, including animal sciences, civic engagement, food systems, STEM, healthy living, and environment. University of Illinois Extension also offers youth short-term experiences through special interest clubs, public workshops, school enrichment programs, day camps, and after-school partnerships. Even in 2020, 4-H continued to serve and welcome everyone through prerecorded and virtual lessons to continue its mission. Families are welcome to join at any time; we welcome your involvement!
Who are we? The 4-H Expansion and Review Committee is made up of youth and adults who examine the programming in each of the local county’s 4-H programs. Together, we review and brainstorm ways to make our 4-H programs better and stronger to expand and serve community partners, agencies, schools, and communities and to increase youth involvement. We have seen firsthand how 4-H programs positively impact the lives of both youth and adults when we partner together.
For more information or questions, contact Beth Dellatori, Youth Development Educator with University of Illinois Extension, at 815-224-0889 or by email at beth5@illinois.edu
If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.