When youths in Gatesville considered whether to handle a petting zoo for the city's Cedar Fest Oct. 7, they told Chamber of Commerce officials it was conditional the exhibit must be free for all festival goers. Chamber officials agreed, despite the fact that other events have a fee, and the youths members of Coryell County 4-H got a feel for what it's like to influence local communities for the better. About 750,000 Texas youths participate in 4-H clubs or school curriculum activities. In 1999, more than 217,000 youth got involved in volunteerism, service learning and community service nationwide, she noted.
People enjoy volunteering when they are able to make needed changes in a community.
Much to the delight of our 4-H volunteers and members, the chamber agreed. We look forward to providing this service to our community. Across the nation, 4-H volunteers range from 13 to well over 70 years of age. They come from a wide array of economic situations and backgrounds and share the common interest of youth development. BEE 4-H is coordinating a Petting Zoo at the Fall Festival in Beeville.