Calling Arkansas 4-H alumni: Raise your hand and be counted!
By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture
April 7, 2017
FastFacts:
- Raise Your Hand campaign seeks 4-H alumni
- Arkansas 4-H could earn money to support programs through alumni participation
- Campaign ends June 30
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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas 4-H alumni, it’s time to raise your hand. If you do, it could mean up to $20,000 to the organization of your youth.
Through June 30, the 4-H program nationwide is looking for alumni to raise their hands and be counted through social media and the campaign website: 4‑H.org/RaiseYourHand.
The state with the most alumni raising their hand will earn $20,000. The second-place state will earn $10,000 and third place earns $5,000.
“Studies have shown the influence of the 4-H Youth Development program doesn’t end at age 19 – it continues throughout life,” said Martha Ray Sartor, associate director for the Cooperative Extension Service who oversees the 4-H program for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
“No one knows this better than you, our alumni, who have experienced our programs firsthand,” she said. “We need your help to bring the same experience and skills to youth today. Show your 4‑H pride and help bring the same opportunities to kids in your community and nationwide.
“If you know an alumnus, encourage them to raise their hand and be counted!” Sartor said.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Media Contact: Mary Hightower
Dir. of Communication Services
U of A Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
(501) 671-2126
mhightower@uada.edu
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