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CSU Extension reports 4‑H enrollment growth; commissioners urge more outreach for advisory committee
Summary
CSU Extension reported increased Cloverbud participation and steady member numbers; staff said they have about 45 volunteers and roughly 105 club members, and requested help recruiting advisory committee members (three letters of interest vs. a five‑person minimum).
Brianna Osborne of CSU Extension updated the Grand County Board of County Commissioners on 4‑H programs and asked for help recruiting members for a required advisory committee.
Osborne said 4‑H enrollment closed Jan. 31 and that the county currently has 45 volunteers and an estimated 105 club members (figures vary by payment reporting). "For 2025, we have 45 volunteers, 22 clover buds. It's actually closer to 105 or 107 club members depending on what report we get from the online payment system," Osborne said. She highlighted growth in Cloverbud programming (ages 5–7), shooting sports leader training, upcoming district and state events, local internships tied to economic analysis and a history harvest project, and mini grant activity funded by local mining mitigation funds.
On advisory committees, Osborne said CSU guidelines call for a minimum of five people but the extension office currently has three letters of interest and no appointed members. Commissioners urged broader outreach — including social media, chambers, school district contacts, service clubs and a Zoom option — to expand the applicant pool so the advisory committee can meet quarterly and advise on programming.
Osborne said remaining expo funds ($1,640) could remain in a subaccount labeled 'expo' to be used if Expo returns to Grand County, and she described multiple program opportunities that would benefit from broader community participation.
