Posted: January 29, 2021
Our term may be coming to an end, but we're not slowing down! Check out all the (virtual) places we've been in the past month!
Laurie participates in the Cultivating the Future Panel hosted by the PA Department of Agriculture during Farm Show.
by Alyssa Neff, Reporter and Historian
State Council wrapped up their final month of service with the virtual 105th Pennsylvania Farm Show, regional officer trainings, and meeting with Pennsylvania FFA State Officers. Attending these various events was both enjoyable and educational for the Council members. Council especially enjoyed watching their hard work receive viewership as their 4-H project demonstrations aired each day of Farm Show week. These demonstrations are still available on the Pennsylvania 4-H social media pages and on the Farm Show Facebook page as well. Council also filmed their final two episodes of Grow Connections with Pennsylvania 4-H which will be airing soon, but until then check out episode one. This year for State Council has had many challenges and triumphs; through it all Council thanks Pennsylvania 4-H members, leaders, educators, and Extension staff for their support and encouragement through it all.
Jillian Ranko- Butler County, President
This month Jillian presented a community presentation to Venango County Program Development Committee and an officer training to Butler County 4-H. Jillian attended filming for episodes three and four of State Council's talk show, Pa Farm Show Jeopardy, 4-H Potato Judging awards ceremony, and 4-H and FFA state officer fun night, which were all held via Zoom. A personal accomplishment for Jillian this month was completing her first semester of college! Jillian is now anxious and excited for a new semester of college to begin!
Audrey Ferrie- Warren County, Vice President of Operations
Audrey attended filming for episodes three and four of State Council's talk show, and 4-H and FFA state officer fun night, which were both held via Zoom. A personal accomplishment for Audrey this past month was during her semester break she has been working two jobs to save up money to pay her tuition. She has also begun to work out regularly and better her health. Audrey wrapped up her month by attending the Warren County Program Development Committee meeting and was asked to update them about what State Council has been up to nearing the end of their term.
Amanda Hollabaugh- Adams County, Vice President of Events
This month Amanda presented at 4-H Potato Judging, Butler County 4-H officer training, South Central Leadership Meeting part two, and a community presentation to Adams County Children and Youth Services. Amanda attended a Farm Show Town Hall, filming for episodes three and four of State Council's talk show, and 4-H and FFA state officer fun night. Amanda's personal accomplishment for this month was spending more time with her family. She also worked more with her 4-H projects.
Sydney Brown- Erie County, Vice President of Internal Affairs
This month Sydney presented at Butler County 4-H officer training. Sydney also attended filming for episodes three and four of State Council's talk show, and 4-H and FFA state officer fun night. Sydney's personal accomplishment was getting a new job and completing a semester of college.
Laurie Enders- Armstrong County, Secretary
This month Laurie attended filming for episodes three and four of State Council's talk show, 4-H and FFA state officer fun night, Cultivating the Future Panel with PA Department of Agriculture and Secretary Russel Redding for the PA Farm Show, and PA Farm Show Commodity Jeopardy as a contestant. Laurie presented a 4-H community presentation to Clarion/Venango/Forest County Farm Bureau, and a 4-H community presentation to Armstrong County Farm Bureau. Laurie's personal accomplishment was completing her first semester of college with all A's!
Alyssa Neff- Dauphin County, Reporter
This month Alyssa presented at 4-H Potato Judging and South-Central Leadership Meeting part two. Alyssa attended filming for episodes three and four of State Council's talk show and 4-H and FFA state officer fun night. On behalf of Council, Alyssa did an interview for Penn Live and Fox 43 News, and Alyssa also was a panelist on Community Conversation with Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse. A personal accomplishment for Alyssa was finishing her 4-H quilt project and working with her animals more extensively.
