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Justin Watson State President |
I have been in 4-H for 6 years, and I am still very involved with the program as I complete my first year of study at The University of Virginia. Four-H has allowed me to study many things, such as the wetlands, ecology, and hippology, that I would not have been exposed to otherwise. It has also allowed me to develop leadership skills and meet other youth that are interested in developing themselves as well. Four-H has made me who I am today and I have greatly benefited from its influence. I am a 4-H All-Star, I have been on state cabinet for 3 years, and in November of 1998, I attended National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. My e-mail address is jmw9j@virginia.edu |
 James Kirkpatrick State Vice President |
Hello, my name is James Kirkpatrick, Vice President of the Virginia 4-H State Cabinet. I am 18 years old and live in the lonely town of Stuart (Patrick County) in Southwest Virginia. If you haven'
t figured it out already, I'm big on 4-H. I try to be involved with every 4-H activity locally, statewide and nationally. I have attended 4-H State Congress for the past 3 years and 4-H Junior Camp since I was 9 years old.
I have become a 4-H All Star and have represented Virginia at the 1998 4-H National Congress in Atlanta. I enjoy working with 4-H youth and spreading the word of 4-H to my peers. If you have questions, ideas,
and/or suggestions for Virginia 4-H or would just like to learn how to become a part of 4-H write me at
jkirkpat@swva.net and I will do my best to answer your letter.
Other Info: ICQ#: 2732171 AOL IM: Jamesion00 |
 Amanda Chaves State Secretary |
I am Virginia State 4-H Secretary, representing the South East District. I am President of Red Baron Riders in Virginia Beach, VA. I am sixteen years old and a junior at Kellam High School where I play tennis and sing in the chorus. My 4-H projects include training and showing my two horses, as well as competing in Fashion Revue at the city, district and state levels. I enjoy volunteering, doing community service, writing submissions for the Virginia Beach 4-H Newsletter, as well as organizing clinics and presentations for our club. I am on the cabinet public relations committee and one of my goals for 4-H this year is to organize a Congress Pep Rally for the Southeast District. It is tentatively scheduled for March 25, 1999 during the district contest in Suffolk. |
 Carissa Carpenter State Reporter/Historian |
I am the Historian/Reporter. I have been in 4-H for 10 years. I have been involved in the 4-H program in my county, serving as historian and president of my club. Last summer I was inducted into the Virginia All-Stars and recently had the chance to represent Virginia at the National 4-H Congress. |
 Erin Bain Southeast District Ambassador |
My name is Erin Bain and I have had the pleasure of being involved in Virginia 4-H for nine years. This is my second year on cabinet as a Southeast District Ambassador. 4-H Has given my the opportunity to meet many new people and learn about many things that I might not have been exposed to otherwise. I have served as president of my club and last spring I attended the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. I am also involved in my high school Ruritan club, the Student Organization for Developing Attitudes, the National Honor Society, Brain Bowl and Forensics Team, and the International Thespian Society. I am a senior at Dinwiddie County High School and next year I plan to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. If you have any questions regarding 4-H or how you can get more involved on the state level, do not hesitate to contact me. My e-mail address is erin@spiffy.nu and my AIM screen name is ErinB422. Thank you for your interest in Virginia 4-H and in the state cabinet |
Carly Tilson Southeast District Ambassador |
Hello Virginia 4-H Members, my name is Carly Tilson and I am honored to be serving as one of the Southeast District Ambassadors to the state 4-H Cabinet. I have been involved in 4-H in Dinwiddie County since I was nine years old. Currently I am serving as vice-president of my 4-H club. My other interests include riding and showing horses, teaching riding lessons, playing the piano, and running cross country. I am the president of the Dinwiddie chapters of the National Honor Society and the Future Farmers of America. I enjoy fox hunting, a new sport to the Dinwiddie area, even if my horse does not. The state cabinet appreciates your interest in 4-H and I hope you will not hesitate to ask if we can help you in any way. Thanks again! I do not have e-mail, but if you have a specific question for me, send it to Erin Bain (erin@spiffy.nu) and she will make sure that I get it. |
Daniel Salatin Northwest District Ambassador |
Hi I'm Daniel Salatin and I have been a 4-H member for 10 years. 4-H has made me a better person in many ways. I enjoy being in leadership positions and 4-h offers a great opportunity to take on leadership roles. That is why I wanted to serve as an ambassador on the State Cabinet. I have worked to become a better leader by practicing my communication skills by participating in county, district, and state presentation and public speaking contests, holding numerous offices in county clubs. This has included being President of my County Council and serving on The National 4-H Congress Youth Leadership Team. |
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Jodi Neuhauser Northern District Ambassador |
Hey everybody, I am Jodi Neuauser, one of your Northern District Ambassadors. I am from Albemarle County and am currently a junior at Albemarle High School. I have been in 4-H for eight years and have focused primarily on Public Speaking and Leadership projects. I have attended 4-H Junior camp as well as participating in State Congress for three years and encourage all of you seniors to attend this year! I am looking forward to serving all of you this year on state cabinet and hope to see you at the 2000 Congress! Please contact me if I can be of any help! Thanks! Softballracer24@yahoo.com |
 Karlena Sakas Mentor from the Northern District | For 10 years, I've had fun in 4-H learning about consumer science, cooking, canoeing, computers, leadership, and lots more. I am a 4-H All Star and 1999 National 4-H Congress delegate. I am past president of 4-H County Council and my club; have won two gold medals for presentations at State Congress; received a National 4-H service grant; and served camp counselor and as state and county 4-H Ambassador. My team won the 1999 National LifeSmarts title. I am listed in Who¼s Who Among American High School Students, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, and a member of the German, Science, and National Honor Societies, the Theatre Sports team, and serve as President of the German Club. |
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Frannie Crowder Northeast District Ambassador |
Hi! My name is Frannie Crowder. I have been in 4-H for six years. Before I became a Northeast district ambassador, I was secretary of my 4-H club in Mechanicsville, VA. At the moment I hold the office of president. 4-H means a lot to me. I have been riding horses since I was four years old and always wanted to be in 4-H. When I finally joined, I became hooked. I have competed in hippology for the last five years and my team recently placed ninth individual and second team at the state level. I have only wanted to make 4-H better and promote it. I would like to see more people joining 4-H and less people leaving. 4-H is about being a leader and helping people. It's about working together and learning to get along. I have met some of my best friends and people that have touched me in ways I will never forget through 4-H. I have grown up so much since taking on my leadership roles, and I hope more people will follow my lead. |
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Kathy Malo Northern District Ambassador |
Hello, I am one of the Northern District Ambassador's. I have Been in 4-H for thirteen years and enjoyed every minute of it. I am part of Prince William 4-H Teen Council. I have been to Congress for three years and this past year I became an All-Star. In 4-H I have met many new people and look forward to meeting others. |
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Dani LeCompte Northern District Ambassador |
My name is Danielle (Dani) LeCompte, and I'm 16 years old in Manassas, Virginia. I'm a junior at Osbourn Park High School where I am on the Cross Country, Field Hockey, and Swimming teams. I'm also in the National Junior Honor Society. I've been in 4-H for about 10 years and am currently in 3 clubs and on the State Cabinet. I'm a member of the National 4-H Youth Technology Team and a former member of the Virginia State 4-H Technology Team. 4-H has done a lot for me, I've had the opportunity to meet people from around the globe and have attended several national events. |
 Christina Hylton Southwest District Ambassador |
Hello, my name is Christina Hylton! I am 15 year old sophomore at Patrick County High School. I have been in 4-H for 7 years now, and love every single day of it! I am currently the Southwest Ambassador, Vice- President of our local 4-H group , and on the State Technology Leadership Team. I am also in Forensics, Literature Team, Marching/Concert Band, Dance, Senior Beta Club, and Spanish Club. I am very active in my community, and state! I would love to hear from you, and any ideas or comments you would like to share. I am working on making our district more active in 4-H, not only at congress, but anywhere 4-H is present! My e-mail address is Snowflake62@hotmail.com |