HONESDALE, PA  —Along with the new 4-H year, comes election of officers. Under the guidance of Key Leader, Melissa Rutledge and leaders Rich Brown, Natasha Avery, Marissa Hoffman, Jordan Hoffman, Betsy Turner and Amy Rutledge, the following members were elected: President - Alissa Turner, Vice-President - Andrew Freidenstine, Secretary/News Reporter and finishing out her 2- year term as Treasurer in December - Channing Rutledge, Incoming 2-year term Treasurer - Nathan Burke, Recreation Leader - Arabella Phillips and Pledge Leader -  Henry Freidenstine.

Officers must complete an officer record book each year that gets turned into the leaders and Penn State Extension Office in September. It is a story of their year in office. They must also attend officer trainings with the leaders and county workshops to help them learn their role as a club officer. Officers are responsible for working with leaders to plan the club meetings and activities and serve as role models and mentors for other 4-H members. 

Children ages 5-18, as of January 1, are encouraged to learn more about all 4-H has to offer. Enrollment is happening until December 15th. Please call the Penn State Extension Office in Honesdale at 570-616-0880 to find a club in your area.