It was a weekend to remember. About 100 youth and adults came together in Moore County at the Days Inn for the South Central District Teen Retreat. The District Officers; Nick Clegg President from Moore County, Kelli Hateley Vice President from Stanley County, Allen Monk Reporter from Bladen County, and Ashley Willams Secretary from Cumberland County, lead the meeting. They started with a business meeting and introduction of candidates for district and state office.
After a wonderful lunch break we the youth took part in the choice of two workshops. The workshop choices included scrapbooking, Introduction to the Ambassador program, Botanical Prints, Vermicomposting, and Breaking the Ice an introduction to Ice breakers. Most of the workshops were volunteer lead and hands on. The teens started working on our district scrapbook and even had the opportunity to make things to take back with them.
After checking into the rooms and changing we headed to Moore First Health's fitness center for some swimming and recreation. Everyone had a chance for fun, adventure, and activity before heading back to the hotel.
As soon as we got back we all sat down to work on thank you notes to our soldiers and their families as part of the Operation Military Kids (OMK) program. Everyone attending completed several cards as part of a district community service project.
After dinner the candidates started campaigning for office, setting up booths, answering questions and giving out campaign goodies. Robeson County's own, Cierra Buckman was running for district President campaigning against Dixie Acorn from Hoke County. It was a tough race with at least two people running for each office, except reporter. The candidates were trying to put their best foot forward and persuade counties for their votes on Sunday morning. As soon as the serious matter of campaigning was over everyone headed back into our meeting room to dance the night away.
Sunday morning started with breakfast and voting. As the competition started for the spirit stick the ballots were tabulated. When it was all said and done (and that includes chants and skits for the spirit stick) the new district officers were announced. Dixie Acorn from Hoke County will be President, Luke Hill from Bladen County will be Vice President, Courtney Miller from Richmond County will be Reporter and Ryan Fairley from Scotland County will be Secretary. After a great debate and incredibly tough competition Bladen County was awarded the District Spirit Stick for 2009.
Congratulations to everyone for an incredible 4-H teen weekend.
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