Is Your 4-H’er Entered? Lori Gallimore, Extension Specialist During the county reporter training meeting at this year’s Tennessee 4-H Congress event, the county delegates serving in that roles were offered…

Another 4-H Congress is in the books. This year, the 71st annual Tennessee 4-H Congress, was most certainly one of the best. Highlights of Tennessee 4-H Congress included the opening pageant, state winners announced in Leadership and Citizenship, Public Speaking contest, Know Your Government mock legislative session, legislative visits, 4-H History Bowl with Lelan Statom, Operation Patriotism, the General Jackson showboat, and the closing banquet, among others.

For the 71st year, 4-H members from across Tennessee will gather to participate in Tennessee 4-H Congress. The annual event, which will take place March 18-21, gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day functioning of state government by assuming the roles of state representatives and senators. Since its beginning in 1948, 4-H Congress has given some 37,000 4-H’ers and volunteer leaders firsthand experience in state government.

Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist Each year, Tennessee 4-H Congress delegates write an essay on the state theme. This year’s theme is “Tennessee 4-H: “Branching from Our Roots.” The regional…

Daniel Sarver, Extension Specialist The bills and resolution to be used in the Know Your Government program at State 4-H Congress have been posted to the website. They can be…