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May 02, 2007
Thoughts from Jon - May 2
What is Access 4-H?...A good question that I hear every day. A question that I believe is better answered not by Bob or me, not by anyone sitting in an office but from the entire 4-H family.
I think that Access 4-H can be a new and exciting tool for the 4-H program, a way for us as youth, volunteers, and staff to connect in a way that has never before been possible. Today technology makes so much possible and in a nut shell Access 4-H aims to bring that new technology, in combination with some of the old, up to the plate changing the way we communicate with each other within the 4-H family.
I recently attended the 2007 National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. and there was a line in U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns speech that has stuck with me. He said how amazing is this once in a lifetime opportunity for 4-Hers from all across the nation to come together and share ideas and stories about 4-H. I think Access 4-H can make that interaction a once in a day opportunity. Giving participants of 4-H, no matter what their age, a tool to better reach their potential through interaction with people outside their club, community and state.
So what do YOU think? What do YOU want to happen in 4-H regarding online technology?
This is the start to something new and exciting. It could be the start to something great but only with your help. Thanks in advance and I can’t wait to hear from you!
Posted in category Our Thoughts at 07:28 PM