Achieving More

  Tonight marked our second 4-H County Council and Volunteer Leaders' Association meeting of the year.  What made this one a little different were our two guests; Sgt. Marcotte and Sgt. Patterson.  They came to give a brief talk about careers in the military and teach us a little flag etiquette.  Our youth and parents were so connected to their talk that they stayed for over an hour talking about options and what they need to do now if they are considering a military career.  Many of our youth listened intently and seem to seriously be considering this opportunity.
  Among other business, club reports were read, and discussion came up about various opportunities that lay ahead including District Activity Day and Summer Programs.  We also remembered 4-H benefactor, Robert Wilkes and spoke about the cookbook campaign which we hope will help top off his 4-H endowment.
  After the meeting was adjourned the adults went to the kitchen to have a brief meeting on accountability while the youth stayed in the auditorium and worked on a community service project.  One of our own 4-H members has been very ill lately and all the youth made a variety of get well cards for him.  We hope he will be home soon and able to enjoy their hard work.
  Our next County Council and Volunteer Leaders' Association meeting will be held in June.  For more information about this county program please contact Wendy Maynor at (910) 671-3276 or Wendy_Maynor@ncsu.edu.