4-H Groups Hold “True Leaders In Service”Initiative In Moapa

Moapa Valley Progress

In recognition of National Volunteer Month, County 4-H members led community projects to give back to the community on Saturday, April 29. The effort was part of a month-long 4-H “True Leaders in Service” initiative with thousands of youth nationwide rolling up their sleeves in service to their local communities.

On the local level, a small group of 4-H members met in Moapa on Saturday morning to help one of their leaders in cleaning up a property where many 4-H activities are held. The work included cleaning out an arena area, tearing down an old shade structure.
“Our numbers were small, but the spirit of service was huge,” said Clark County 4-H Youth Development Agent, Lacey Sproul.

The True Leaders in Service program was launched in the community for the first time this year. But the idea of service is not a new one for 4-H’ers, Sproul said.
“4-H is more than 100 years old, and we know we wouldn’t be thriving in this county without the help of many of our friends and neighbors, past and present,” Sproul said. “As a way of saying thanks, we joined with thousands of 4-H’ers and other volunteers from around the state to organize this effort.”

Anyone with an idea for a community service project, large or small, is encouraged to come by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office at 1897 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Logandale, NV 89021 and fill out a 4-H Job Request Form. After the forms are received, they will be sent out to interested 4-H clubs looking for service opportunities. The requests may take time to be planned and organized.
“Some projects may be beyond what we can do,” Sproul said. “But we hope to get a lot accomplished and help make our communities better by giving back to them.”