Editor's note: This is the latest article in our 4-H Member of the Month series, sponsored by Nelson Motors. Thanks to Nelson Motors for supporting this initiative, and to 4-H for the difference they make in young people's lives.
Name: Madeline Christensen
Club: Alameda 4-H Club
Age: 17
Age Group: Senior
Years of experience: 12
Madeline Christensen is a proud 4-H member, and she wants other people to know it.
Christensen is in her second year as a 4-H Saskatchewan ambassador. She described it as a big opportunity that she has really enjoyed.
“It’s something that I wanted to do for a really long time, and I’ve gotten to meet so many people from that, too,” she said.
She gets to promote 4-H throughout the province. If somebody is interested in joining 4-H, she’ll let them know what it’s all about, how to join and who to approach. Or she’ll go to schools and events throughout the year to tell them about 4-H.
Thanks to 4-H, she has been able to try different things and meet people from across the country. These are opportunities that she says wouldn’t have happened if she was part of another organization.
“I’ve been able to meet lots of people from all around Canada,” said Christensen.
Christensen has also enjoyed a lot of activities at the club and district level, and she has met a lot of people.
“I have been to lots of provincial curling events. I’ve been to provincial curling for about three years. And I’ve been able to do some Agribition stuff for team grooming and showmanship, and this year’s I’ll be heading up there as part of the 4-H Saskatchewan judging team. So there are lots of different opportunities throughout the province,” she said.
4-H has been a big part of her family. Her father is a project leader within the Alameda club, and her sisters have been members. And she loves to be out on the farm.
It’s a program where you get to learn a lot, and be around like-minded people. a
