Jeff Van Drew: “Since its start in the 1940s, the Atlantic County 4-H program has encouraged young people from all communities and…”

“Since its start in the 1940s, the Atlantic County 4-H program has encouraged young people from all communities and backgrounds to immerse themselves in areas of science, health, agriculture, and civic engagement. The Atlantic County 4-H program is one of the longest running programs in the country and teaches valuable life skills to youth in grades K-13. Through 4-H, these young people are engaged in a variety of hands-on projects from livestock to computer science, from gardening to expressive arts. These experiences, of course, could not be possible without the help of volunteers. We are honored to have over 40 volunteers in Hammonton, among many others, and I want to particularly thank a few members of the community who have dedicated many years of service and of their time and expertise to this program. Thank you to Kathleen Einwechter, who has been volunteering for 25 years. Thank you to Al Schollenberger, who has been volunteering for 45 years. And thank you to Dorothy Calimer, who has been giving her time and care to this program for 50 years. You and all of our community flourish, and I am excited to celebrate you today. I am excited about your work, about your volunteerism, and about the difference that you make. ____________________”