Alex Endicott attends 4-H teen conference at MU

Leadership and independence were the name of the game for Alex Endicott, daughter of Alicia and Corey Endicott of Gallatin, who attended Missouri’s 4-H Teen Conference at MU last weekend. She joined 255 youth ages 11-13 from 68 Missouri counties for workshops led by older State 4-H Council teens.
“It’s a time to experience the thrill of independence in a safe and inclusive setting away from home,” said Becky Simpson, County Engagement Specialist in 4-H Youth Development for Daviess County. “They build life skills, make new friends, and experience Missouri 4-H on a statewide scale.”
The theme of Teen Conference was “Make Your Move in the Game of Leadership.” Workshops included an escape room, creating art packets for a youth crisis center, and learning about other countries from international exchange students.
Youth also explored the habitats of native bees through a 4-H Ag Innovators Experience sponsored by Bayer, and celebrated 103,752 meals collected by 4-Hers during the 4-H Feeding Missouri initiative.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Lupita Fabregas, Missouri 4-H Program Leader, who delivered a message about recognizing our own diversity and connecting across cultural lines.
“4-H connects youth to the larger world and gets them engaged in their own hometowns,” said Bradd Anderson, State 4-H Youth Specialist. For more information, visit http://4h.missouri.edu or contact your local MU Extension Office at 660-663-3232.