LEVY COUNTY 4-H HOSTS AWARDS RECOGNITION BANQUET AND KICKS OFF A NEW 4-H YEAR

September 24, 2019

On Saturday, August 24, the Levy County 4-H program celebrated the accomplishments of active 4-H members at the Annual Awards Recognition Banquet in Williston. Members are recognized for their participation in 4-H clubs and projects throughout the year. This year the program recognized over 60 members and volunteers for their hard work and dedication to Levy County 4-H.

The 2018-2019 Levy County 4-H Youth Council presided over the ceremony this year which included special guest Taylor Dykes, Florida 4-H State Council President, who delivered a speech about the many facets of 4-H and benefits of being a member. Along with the special guest, elections were conducted for the 2019-2020 Youth Council Executive Officers and members and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments.

Congratulations to all members who received an award and the newly elected officers.

• 2019-2020 Youth Council Executive Officers: Regan Varnes, President; Kayden Beam, Vice President; Annabelle Whitehurst, Secretary; and Carson Meeks, Treasurer.
• Standard of Excellence Award Winners & Project Area Pin Recipients: Kayden Beam, Bailey Bird, Mason Boyd, Skylar Brooks, Clara Dickens, Jake Dickens, Elle Fugate, Kaitlyn Gallagher, Megan Gallagher, Arri Grant, Kensley Haire, Judson Hancock, Emma Head, Jesse Inostrozo, Cason Lambert, Hunter Lambert, Lilly LeMieux, Ethan Owens, Sofia Vargas, Regan Varnes, Annabelle Whitehurst, Maybree Whitehurst, Addison Wood.

The 4-H is an all-inclusive youth organization that offers a variety of youth involvement ranging from school-based programs to community clubs. Students are encouraged to join 4-H and find their passion by exploring the many opportunities the program has to offer. Enrollment is now open for the 2019-2020 year through the Florida 4HOnline web portal - florida.4honline.com.

For more information about the Levy County 4-H Program, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Office at (352) 486-5131.

Picture: 2019-2020 Levy County 4-H Council officers with the Florida 4-H State Council President

(Left to Right) Kayden Beam, Vice President; Annabelle Whitehurst, Secretary; Taylor Dykes, Florida 4-H State Council President; Regan Varnes, President; Carson Meeks Treasurer.

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