Arkansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents 
(AAE4-HA)

The Arkansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (AAE4-HA) is an affiliate organization of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) . The purpose is to promote the profession of Extension 4-H youth work in Arkansas and to encourage professional improvement among all Extension personnel.

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting | Friday, April 12th

Join us for the annual meeting. Families are welcome to attend.

Help us prepare for lunch! Fill out the form if you plan to attend.

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Agenda

We are going to begin the day with an educational tour and workshop at the AGFC Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. The tour begins at 10AM and will conclude around 11AM. FREE
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Next, we are going to make our way to the Ozark Pavillion at Little Rock Riverfront Park for our state association meeting. It's a 6-minute walk from the Nature Center. We will announce state awards, vote for new officers, vote on resolutions, and discuss the National meeting. This should be over by 1pm. FREE
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After lunch, we will walk (or drive, and meet us there if you want) across the Arkansas River on the walking bridge to the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum and USS Razorback Submarine. It's an 11-minute walk from the park. Small fee to enter museum and sub tour (see link to survey above for details)
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NAE4-HYDP Conference | October 15-17 2024

Join us in Boise, ID to celebrate connections and success.

Find more info on the NAE4-H website

Seeking Nominations

AAE4-HA is seeking nominations for Extension Professional of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations should be based on contributions to 4-H. Winners will be recognized during the Annually during State O-Rama. Please return all nominations to the AAE4-HA Past President or Creenna Bocksnick (cbocksnick@uada.edu)

Extension Professional of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Why Join AAE4-HA?

AAE4-HA membership offers many benefits:

• Professional Improvement
• Positive Reinforcement
• Peer Recognition
• Personal Growth

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What does it cost?

Annual AAE4-HA dues are $90 and should be sent to the AAE4-HA treasurer. Dues can be paid with:

• cash
• check payable to AAE4-HA
• credit union account transfer
• indirect account

How do I Join?

Membership is open to all professional, county, area, state staff members, and paraprofessionals such as 4-H Program Assistants of the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service who work with the 4-H youth development program. Membership is available to other youth development professionals, former NAE4-HA members and NAE4-HA donors and supporters.

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Awards & Scholarships

AAE4-HA membership also offers scholarships and awards. Members apply for a variety of awards from communications and publications to GIS and STEM recognition. To learn more the NAE4-HYDP Awards and Scholarships site. 

Organization Resources

2023-2024 Officers

Outgoing Pres. Cindy Ham
Pres. Sarah Enoch
Pres. Elect Vacant
V.P. Janice Shofner
Sec. Casey Ford
Treas. McKenzie Rigdon
Dist. V.P. LRSO Amanda Welch
Dist. V.P. Ouchita Bethany Gammill
Dist. V.P. Ozark Billie Collins
Dist. V.P. Delta Pia Woods

2023-2024 Committee Chairs

Professional Development Team Chair:  
Research & Programs Team Chair:  
Marketing and Outreach Team Chair: 
Finance and Operations Team Chair:  
Member Services Team Chair: 
State Relations Team Chair:  

Organizational Documents