Submitted by: Kim Frachiseur, 4-H Program Assistant
While the year was winding down, your Sevier County 4-Her’s were still just as busy. During the month of December 4-Her’s were busy doing multiple activities. One successful project was the Hospital Fundraiser. The Goin’ Showin’ Club received a grant of $200 from the Arkansas 4-H Foundation and 4-H Alumni to use to better their community. They chose to team up with the Sevier County Medical Board Foundation and set a goal to double their money to donate to the new hospital. By holding a chicken lunch fundraiser, they surpassed their goal and donated $1,585.
The Sevier County 4-Her’s also helped the Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club, or the BKMC, with a few of their Christmas projects. Not only did they deliver to 58 youth for the Sevier County Toys-4-Tots, but they also helped out with the BKMC’s shopping day. The BKMC took 120 youth shopping to help multiple families. Three 4-Her’s stepped up and went the extra mile. Hunter Frachiseur, Aubrey Seymour, and Ethan Wolcott helped families by providing food boxes (big thanks to the De Queen Church of Christ), take-home crafts, multiple county resources, and even monthly hygiene products. Not only did 4-H assist BKMC, but they also provided the same help at Christmas 911, formerly known as Shop w/a Cop.
Other projects that happened in Sevier County 4-H in the month of December were homemade ornaments with the Froglevel Hoppers, Christmas parade float with the Goin’ Showin’ club, blessing boxes with Infinity Club, and so many more. If you are interested in joining 4-H, please call the Sevier County Extension Office at 870-584-3013.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact the Sevier County Extension Office as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.