Councils and Committees

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 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: Rhonda McCurry, Colwich Clovers
Treasurer: Kelli Wilkinson, Ninnescah Valley
Member at Large:
Rebecca Baalman
Bobbie Kroetch
Sarah January
Monica Riggs
Nicole Tatum-Juel
Teen Council Rep - Nathan Turner, Genevieve Crouch

Empowering youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults is at the heart of 4-H. This PDC works to develop programming that best fits the needs of kids through after-school programs, school and community clubs, and 4-H camp.

Chair: Melanie Turner (term ends 2026)
Secretary: Joanna Farmer (term ends 2026)
Members:
Meghan Mueseler (term ends 2027)
Jurney Yung (term ends 2027)
Jaryth Barten (term ends 2027)
Janet Sprecker (term ends 2026)