August 30, 2022
Making Our 4-H Program Even More Accessible
Since 4-H began in Kansas, youth have been practicing generosity in many forms. As you know firsthand, 4-H members pledge their head, heart, hands and health for the betterment of others. Gavel Club is a recognition society managed by the Kansas 4-H Foundation that celebrates 4-H clubs throughout the state and philanthropically supports the mission of Kansas 4-H.
Each year, the Kansas 4-H Foundation partners with Kansas Youth Leadership Council to select Youth Philanthropy Ambassadors who lead the annual youth philanthropy fundraising initiative. This year, the 2022 YPAs are launching the Accessibility Fund to support the financial, physical, social and emotional needs of youth and allow greater accessibility to our 4-H programs.
Generous donors, Daryl and Joyce Buchholz, will match every gift dollar for dollar up to $20,000. Many of you know Daryl, who retired as the K-State Research and Extension associate director in 2017 after 25 years. Their generosity means the total would double and become $40,000.
The YPAs have put together a message to send to clubs across the state. They need your help delivering this message to local clubs within your units. The letter has been delivered to your local extension unit box in Umberger Hall and will be emailed to extension agents, club leaders, and club presidents soon. This message will also be shared on social media through the Kansas 4-H Foundation.
The YPAs ask you to share those posts throughout your network and tag the Kansas 4-H Foundation in your own posts as clubs in your area participate in this effort to support the Accessibility Fund.
All clubs that make a gift to the Accessibility Fund will be recognized as 2022 Gavel Club members. Please encourage clubs within your area to participate in this initiative by making a gift of any size by Monday, October 31. You play an important role in delivering this message to more than 700 4-H clubs in Kansas.
Thank you for your leadership and teamwork!