September 28, 2021
Celebrating 35 Years
Celebrating 35 years of loyalty to Kansas 4-H, Rhonda Atkinson has retired as Associate Director of the Kansas 4-H Foundation. In September 1986, Rhonda was hired under Executive Director, Bill Riley, as Publications Coordinator and Kansas 4-H Journal Editor. Her first Journal as the new editor was the November/December 1986 edition.
Throughout her career with the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Rhonda contributed to numerous communication efforts such as the annual Essence of Kansas 4-H Calendar, newsletters and cookbooks. Additionally, she enjoyed serving as a liaison to volunteers throughout the state and collaborating with state and county extension professionals on various efforts aimed at growing 4-H and enhancing youth experiences. Another significant highlight of her 4-H career is working with the leadership of both former and current Board of Trustee members.
Rhonda looks forward to the opportunity to enjoy more family time, alongside her husband, Eric, and continue to volunteer with her trained therapy dog, Bat. Rhonda and Bat currently participate with the Wamego Public Library Youth Services “read with the dog” program and enjoy visiting schools, assisted living and nursing homes.
Notes of congratulations can be sent to Rhonda at 32875 Tallgrass Rd., Alma, KS 66401-8998 or to her email address: ratkinso@k-state.edu.