Jodi Selby of Callaway County was recently honored with a 2018 Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award by the 4-H Center for Youth Development.
She was one of 19 volunteers recognized statewide for commitment and leadership to the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Selby has served the Callaway County 4-H program for eight years.
"It is an honor to provide these outstanding volunteers with this recognition in honor of the late Frank Graham, also known as Mr. 4-H. These volunteers have demonstrated loyalty and skills in developing youth as leaders of today," said Alison Copeland, interim director of the MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development.
This year's recognition event was at the 4-H Center for Youth Development on the MU campus. The guest presenter was Heather Feeler, communications chief with the Missouri Department of Conservation. She presented on how to use communication, including social media, to engage and reach more volunteers.
The Frank Graham 4-H Volunteer Leadership award recognizes exemplary volunteers for their hard work and dedication to helping Missouri youth grow. It is named for Frank Graham who served as director of MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development from 1958-1975. During his 33 years of service, Graham was an avid supporter of volunteer leadership, believing that a volunteer is the foundation of the 4-H program.
For more information about the Missouri 4-H Program, go to 4h.missouri.edu/callaway or call 573-642-0755.