A new program year has begun in relation to the Kentucky State 4-H Teen Council. September 11-13 marked the beginning of a new year lead by our new officer team. As with every year, STC is in charge of planning and implementing Teen Conference in June. New members were initially notified of the policies and procedures of STC and how meetings are to be run. Members from past years were assigned as mentors to first time STC’ers. A bon-fire, team building activities, and a social event were held to promote interaction between all the members. In the business sessions, potential themes for Teen Conference 2010 were discussed and each committee worked towards fulfilling the requirements of each. Individual Districts met with one another to discuss their strengths and weaknesses. As part of a state-wide community service effort, no-sew blankets were made to be distributed to Markey Cancer Center located in Lexington, KY. Members also participated in a 3.3 mile trash pick-up effort. These projects will be continual projects throughout the year. Check back in November to see what STC has in store next.

Duncan Taylor
District 6