LUDWIG ELECTED 4-H REPRESENTATIVE

COLUMBIA -- -- Three regional representatives were elected from each of the eight regions in Missouri during the 55th annual State 4-H Congress, June 14-16, at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The 24 representatives will serve on the State 4-H Council during the next year.

Jackson's Douglas Ludwig was one of the southeast region representatives chosen. Other southeast representatives are Amanda Padgett, Bloomfield, and Stephanie Schindler, Perryville.

Along with the regional representatives, the State 4-H Council consists of eight state officers and representatives. The Council members plan and implement Teen Conference and State 4-H Congress.

"Council members have a tremendous leadership role in 4-H," said Alison Copeland, state 4-H youth specialist and Council advisor. "They represent the voice of 4-H youth throughout the state and help determine direction for 4-H youth development programs. Their leadership skills are put into practice by planning and implementing two major 4-H events."