4-H, Youth & Families 

SPRING  4-H LEADERS’ MEETING

Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m., Allmendinger Center, WSU
2606 W Pioneer, Puyallup

We will share information on the upcoming County Fair, On-line Enrollment, and distribution of name badges for enrolled volunteer leaders.

It is expected that all clubs be represented.

NEW LEADER'S TRAINING

Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
4-H Office, 3602 Pacific Ave., Tacoma 98418

This training is for leaders, volunteers, and parents new to the 4-H program, and is required training.  Or maybe you're a veteran to 4-H but taking on a new role or starting your own club. 

RSVP by May 21st to murraychristin@wsu.edu with the names,
e-mails, and phone numbers of those attending.  Food provided or can bring your own.  

The training will cover the mission/vision of 4-H and its role with WSU, life skill development, experiential learning, risk management, finances, child protection, and additional opportunities in 4-H.

ANNUAL FUN'RAISER & 4-H GARAGE SALE…
The Pierce County Leaders’ Council says thanks!! to all of those who helped organize and supported the Annual Fun’Raiser.  Money raised will support our 4-H’ers applying for grants and scholarships.

And a special thanks to Susan Parr for organizing and hosting the Annual Garage Sale, and all of those who helped with their time and donations.  It, too, was a great success and will benefit the extended educational activities that our members participate in.

ATTENTION  DOG  CLUBS
The 2nd Qualifying Show will be held June 16, at Whittier Park, in Fircrest.  Registration begins at 8 a.m., events start at 9 a.m. Registration form can be found at  2nd Qualifying Show Deadline to register is June 8. 

About the 4-H Program

4-H is the youth development program of Washington State University Extension, and is managed jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington’s land grant university (WSU) and Pierce County government. 4-H is everywhere - in cities, suburbs, small towns, and rural communities. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation. The United States has more than five million members and 600,000 leaders. Around the world, 4-H-type clubs exist in at least 82 countries. 4-H serves a broad clientele, with expanded program focus using a variety of delivery methods that incorporate its theme of learn by doing.

Vision

Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is assisting young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change in order to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society.

Mission

4-H Youth Development education creates a supportive environment for all youth and families to reach their fullest potentials. This will be accomplished through a systematic approach of foundation and mission-driven science to meet the 4-H goals to:

• Provide formal and non-formal experiential learning
• Develop skills that benefit youth throughout life
• Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults
• Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding
• Strengthen families and communities
• Employ research-based knowledge and the land grant university system
• Embrace and expand the traditions of the 4-H Youth Development program

Contact Information

T.Diane Day, Program Assistant, tdd@wsu.edu
or (253) 798-7160 (for club information)

Christina Murray, Afterschool Program Coordinator 
murraychristin@wsu.edu or (253) 798-3223

Brian Brandt, Faculty 
bbrandt@wsu.edu or (253) 798-3250