4H Legislative Breakfast
Author: Samantha Ferrat, MFU Ambassador
Broadwater 4-H members recently attended the 4-H Legislative Breakfast in Helena. Samantha Ferrat, MFU Ambassador The Breakfast is hosted by Montanans for 4-H, a grassroots committee that educates legislators on what 4-H is, and the amazing opportunities 4-H offers Montana youth. 4-H is funded through the MSU Extension Service budgeted at the state level. The Legislative Breakfast provides an opportunity to educate Montana legislators about the work and successes of 4-H and MSU Extension. "It brings youth and adult constituents from across the state together to share ideas, issues, and concerns.” (quoted from https://montanansfor4h.wixsite.com/legislativebreakfast/about)
John and I were chaperones from Broadwater County. We organized travel to Helena for seven Broadwater 4-H members and four adults in total.
Our group filled two tables, at which we visited with Representatives Julie Dooling, HD 70, and Steve Gist, HD 25. The youth talked with the legislators about their 4-H projects, club community service, and other 4-H events they participated in. The legislators engaged with youth members about their own experiences with 4-H, as well as explained the youth Page program with the legislature.
We heard from three keynote speakers, all youth currently in 4-H and one 4-H alumnus. The presentations were amazing and were applauded with standing ovations from the crowd. This is one of my favorite 4-H events as it brings youth to the spotlight and gives them the opportunity to make a direct impact.
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