Dane County board recognizes local 4‑H members and volunteers
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The Dane County Board adopted Resolution 208 honoring the county’s 4‑H clubs, members and volunteers and citing activities such as community service, fair participation and youth leadership programs through UW Extension.
The Dane County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 208 recognizing the impact of 4‑H clubs, members and volunteers across the county.
Supervisor Smith introduced the resolution, describing 4‑H as a youth leadership organization built around the “head, heart, health and hands” life‑skills model and noting National 4‑H Week took place earlier in October. “4‑H members who show animals enjoy talking with fair attendees about the effort and preparation that went into getting their goat, cow, llama, or rabbit ready to show,” Smith said while reading highlights provided by youth participants and club leaders.
The resolution notes Dane County 4‑H includes more than 9,000 youth members and 2,400 adult volunteers representing 33 community clubs, as well as county UW Extension programs such as youth governance and Youth Advocates for Community Health. Smith moved the resolution; Supervisor Postler seconded. The board adopted the resolution by voice vote.
After adoption, Smith added that youth could not attend the meeting due to a large 4‑H event and read examples youth wrote about what made them proud of their clubs. Smith concluded the remarks by leading the board in the 4‑H pledge.
The resolution asks the board to recognize the contribution of 4‑H members, volunteers and UW Extension staff to youth development and community service. The board did not attach funding or implementation directives to the resolution.