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Gentry County 4-H

University of Missouri Extension's 4-H educational program empowers young people to reach their full potential while working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

Gentry County clubs

Gentry County 4-H has a variety of clubs that meet monthly.

  • Pleasant Dorsey — Meets the fourth Monday, Albany
    Club leaders: Kristi Poppa, Clover Kid Leader, 660-726-5610, or Jamie Williams, 660-666-2300
  • Lucky Clover — Meets third Sunday, Stanberry
    Club leaders: Lisa Craig, 660-448-2392, or Marci Sager, 660-783-2499
  • County Liners — Meets third Sunday, King City
    Club leaders: Cas Derks, 660-666-2547, or Cindy Woodhurst, 573-406-4259

    • Learn more by emailing MU Extension in Gentry County.

    4-H Council officers

    • Madi Sager, President
    • Madelyn Derks, Vice President
    • Brooklyn Richardson, Secretary
    • Kayce Messner, Treasurer
    • Raven Gillespie, Social
    • Haley Stoll, Social
    • Nikolus Schellhorn, Reporter
    • Astasia Brown, Reporter
    • Torrie Runyan, Reporter

    • 4-H clubs

      4-H clubs are open to ages 8 to 18. Clubs meet monthly for group activities and club business. Each club elects officers and has an approved adult leader who supervises club activities. Club members also enroll in projects in their areas of interest.

      With projects on more than 75 topics, 4-H has something to interest every child. Here are just a few of the opportunities 4-H offers — geocaching, robotics, international exchanges, horsemanship, pets, starting a business, arts and crafts, raising animals, woodworking, photography and gardening.

    • Clover Kids clubs

      Clover Kids introduces 5- to 7-year-olds to the 4-H experience. In Clover Kids, children learn how to get along with others, work in groups, explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids do not enroll in projects or raise animals, and do not participate in competitive events, contests or shows.

    • How to join

      Joining 4-H is as easy as contacting the extension center. A staff member will explain the enrollment process and membership dues. In addition to dues, some projects may require a small investment to get started, and there may be a fee for materials, trips or other activities.

      Young people are welcome to join at any time. The 4-H program year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Certain activities may have participation deadlines.

      Contact MU Extension in Gentry County

    • Be a 4-H volunteer

      Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H. Adult volunteers serve as club or project leaders, help with county or regional events, chair committees and organize fund raisers. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent of the 4-H member to get involved. All volunteers are screened for child abuse and neglect, as well criminal records, before they are accepted and each year thereafter. As a volunteer, University of Missouri Extension will provide you with training so you will be well-prepared and successful as an adult leader. The orientation includes information on 4-H history and the educational framework, the characteristics of age groups, character development and safety.

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