Winneshiek County resident named to the State 4-H Council

Holly Schmitt from Winneshiek County is one of 40 4-H members around Iowa who have just been named to the State 4-H Council.
 
Holly is the daughter of Greg and Sara Schmitt. She attends South Winneshiek High School. In her seven years of 4-H, Holly has been her club's vice president and president, as well as a member of the Winneshiek County 4-H Council.  Holly is involved in clothing, communication, horse, creative arts, and child development project areas.

To be considered for the State 4-H Council, each candidate had to go through a selective process focused on how well they communicate their leadership and communication skills, as well as their potential to contribute as a part of a large group. Members also submitted a written application and then participated in face-to-face interviews with a panel of 4-H mentors.

State 4-H Council members are responsible for organizing and implementing the annual Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, which brings over 700 high school students to Iowa State University's campus for three days in June. These individuals also serve at the Iowa State Fair and other Iowa 4-H events, visit counties to encourage other 4-H'ers to get involved with state and national 4-H opportunities, and coordinate, promote and oversee the 4-H fundraising campaign.