Emma Skahill Represents Dallas County 4-H in Georgia

Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office

Dallas County’s Emma Skahill of Earlham, is one of 21 Iowa 4-H’ers who were selected to represent Iowa as a delegate at the 2014 National 4-H Congress on November 28- December 2 in Atlanta, Ga.

National 4-H Congress recognizes the delegates’ outstanding leadership and community work and is an opportunity for leaders in 4-H to meet and learn from each other.

The event included keynote speakers, tours of Atlanta, service work around the city, workshops and an international banquet and formal gala.

“This is one of the highest recognition opportunities for senior 4-H’ers in Iowa,” said Cayla Taylor, campus 4-H youth program coordinator with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “These youth were selected because they have demonstrated exceptional skills in leadership, citizenship and overall achievement.”

Skahill is a nine year 4-H member who has been involved in the citizenship, leadership, food and nutrition, photography and home improvement project areas. She has served on the recreation and calendar/planning committees and as secretary and president of her 4-H club and has participated in state 4-H council and Iowa 4-H Youth Conference.

“4-H has made me into the person I am today,” said Skahill. “It has taught me skills that I use in my everyday life and will continue using in my future.”

For more information on the National 4-H Congress or how to join 4-H in Dallas County, contact County Youth Coordinator, Aleta Cochran, at (515) 993-4281 or aleta@iastate.edu.

Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas