4-H Advisory Council
The purpose of the Sedgwick County 4-H Advisory Council is to be a nonprofit organization, utilizing private resources, to support and promote Sedgwick County 4-H youth achievements in the areas of leadership, education, citizenship, personal development and their related activities.
There are four standing committees that function throughout the year and their duties include but are not limited to:
- Finance/Budget Committee: Develop a budget to support all aspects of the 4-H program including new and expanding audiences. Work with the board and 4-H clubs to develop the resources necessary to reach that goal.
- Selection Committee: This group meets to interview applicants for trips sponsored by the Foundation. These include but are not limited to: Kansas City Global, Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Congress, and scholarships.
- Carnival Committee: Develop and implement the county-wide 4-H carnival. This includes promotion to the clubs and encouraging club booth participation, pre-ticket sales, room arrangement, atmosphere, ticket sales the night of the carnival, counting money and tickets, and preparation of balance sheet.
4-H Advisory Council Officers and Members:
President: Chris Baalmann, Ninnescah Valley
Vice President: Jennifer Wyant, Derby
Secretary: Marcia Wood
Treasurer: Kelli Wilkinson, Ninnescah Valley
Member at Large:
Nate Bennett, Country Kids
Julie Crow, Achievers
Monica Riggs, Goddard
Rebecca Snell, Achievers
Polly Giebler, River City Kids
Andrea Bell, Valley Victors
Dirk Schill, County Kids
Teen Council Rep - Landon Schill, Country Kids and Danielle Turner, Derby
Important Links
4-H Calendar 2024-2025
Kansas 4-H Online Registration
Contact Information
Have Questions? Contact:
Sedgwick County
4-H Youth Development
7001 W. 21st St. North
Wichita, KS 67205-1759
(316) 660-0115
Stephanie Hays
4-H and Youth Development Agent
(316) 660-0111
sahays@ksu.edu