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| Front l. to r.: Gena Royal, Clallam County 4-H Coordinator, Steve Tharinger, Clallam County Representative, Sue Hay, Jefferson County, 4-H Assist Coordinator; Back l. to r.: TBD, TBD, Sarah Chisick, TBD, Hannah Tipton, Mariane Walters, Jefferson County 4-H leader. |
Clallam and Jefferson County youth attend 4-H Know Your Government Conference for 2011!
Quotes from Know Your Government 2011 – Politics and the Media
If you ever wonder how much value our WSU Extension 4-H teens get out of our program and the 4-H Know Your Government conference then take a look at the comments below. Thank you for all the incredible work you do as volunteers and staff to enrich the lives of our youth!
- Betsy Fradd, WSU Extension 4-H Media Relations Coordinator
Quotes from Know Your Government 2011 – Politics and the Media
I’ve learned responsibility, leadership and organizational skills through 4-H.
Alyx, Pend Oreille County
I learned about the strength of united people.
Paige, Walla Walla County
4-H, and Know Your Government, has taught me great networking and leadership skills.
Jayme, Island County
I learned how to shoot with a hand-held camera. I can’t wait to use these skills in my film career!
Naomi, King County
I’ve learned the difference between liberal and conservative views and how to write for a news broadcast.
Sidnee, Asotin County
I learned how to produce a video and excellent ways to make a youth’s voice heard in the community.
Katrina, Asotin County
I learned the power of partnership between teens and adults and how we can work together to make change.
Melissa, Thurston County
I have learned to branch out and that being out of my comfort zone is okay.
Kelsey, Island County
I have learned how to be a positive influence in my community and numerous leadership skills.
Baylee, Skagit County
I have learned many ways to help my community and to speak in front of large groups.
Lindsey, Skagit County
4-H has made me who I am today which is a young, motivated and responsible adult with tons and tons of leadership skills.
Amanda, Spokane County
I have learned how to be a better part of a team.
Haley, Snohomish County
I’ve learned tolerance!
Joann, Lincoln County
I’ve learned to take responsibility for my actions and how to be a leader.
Kelcey, Pend Oreille County
I learned the power of voice.
Shawntae, Spokane County
I have met people and become friends with both adults and teens and have learned organization, leadership and responsibility.
Bethany, Spokane County
From 4-H I’ve learned to never, ever give up.
Hannah, Skagit County
I learned the value of helping people.
Stephanie, Ferry County
I learned a lot about leadership and learning to listen to other people’s ideas.
Paul, Whatcom County
I’ve learned how to be a “people person.”
Corydon, Benton County
I’ve learned lots of leadership skills and opportunities through 4-H.
Nick, Whitman County
Former 4-H member, Teresa Verraes, new Jefferson County Chamber Director!
Teresa Verraes is coming home to lead the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised in Jefferson County, Verraes helped found the Boiler Room young person's coffeehouse in 1993 and since then has led a variety of entrepreneurial enterprises. She was the owner of the Artisans on Taylor Gallery from 2004 to 2009 and has wide experience in leadership, program development, marketing and sales.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to come back to Port Townsend and work with our local business owners in a position that will grow the local business community, engage new members to work with the Chamber and bring almost 20 years of entrepreneurial and management experience to what is my dream job in my home community,” Verraes said.
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