Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
3/15/01
Contacts:
Brenda Allen, 4-H Youth Development, (515) 294-1567,
bsallen@iastate.edu
Tracy S. Petersen, Extension Communication Systems, (515)
294-9915
Guthrie County 4-H Member To Attend National Conference
Ashley Glade, Guthrie Center, has been selected to attend the 2001 National 4-H Conference, April 1 through 7 at the National 4-H Council in Chevy Chase, Md. Glade, 18, is the daughter of Randy and Dixie Glade.
Joining Glade will be Ryan Mortvedt of Story City, Brianne Tabke of Moville, Shennen Floy of Thornton, and Michael Ekstrand of Pocahontas. Sharon Anstey of Chariton is attending as an adult delegate. Brenda Allen, Iowa 4-H youth specialist, also will attend the conference. This year's conference theme is Building a Global Community: Blueprint for Action.
The 2001 conference will focus on the power of youth, Allen said. "We'll discuss how to better use youths as active partners in creating change."
The delegates will attend meetings and focus groups to discuss healthier and safer youths, diversity and how it powers change, ethics, making education a global priority and the digital divide. They also will spend a day on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of the U.S. Congress.
Glade is a nine-year 4-H member who has completed several major projects including sheep, clothing, photography, foods and nutrition and visual arts. She has served on the state 4-H council and county 4-H youth committee. She also has participated in the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference and Citizenship Washington Focus as well as an interstate exchange with South Dakota as both a guest and host.
"By being in 4-H I have gained many skills valuable to my future," Glade said. "I have learned how to be a strong leader and a clear communicator. I have also learned the value of being a good citizen."
Youth trips are sponsored by The Des Moines Register and Iowa State University Extension: Science, Engineering and Technology. Adult trips are sponsored by Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance. For more information about 4-H contact your Iowa State University Extension county office.
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.