Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers
The Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers (KA4-HV) was formed in 2001. It provides a unique opportunity for volunteers, paid staff and other individuals to join forces to build connections with others who have an interest and passion for the 4-H youth development program.
The Association has two primary goals: 1) Provide opportunities for educational volunteer development at the state and area level 2) Serve as a communication network to get information to volunteers
Unlike other states' volunteer associations, the Kansas Association is not a political nor an advisory group. And this makes it truly unique in the nation! Membership dues are only $5.00 per year or a person can join the association as a life member for only $50.00. Contact the President Elect, or Treasurer, for more information.
A main project of the Association is the annual Kansas Volunteer Forum held annually in November.
The Officers and Board of Directors are eager to visit with staff and volunteers about the association's goals and opportunities.
Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers Officers
2024-2025 Officers
President-Dixie Harlow
President Elect-Melissa Baxter
Secretary- Jateice Vieux
Treasurer-Kelli Cox
NW VP-Jacy Buchholz
NE VP-Jessica Inlow
SE VP-Melinda Bass
SW VP-Celeste Kunselman
Past President-Shawna Riffel
2023-2024
President- Shawna Riffel, Chisholm Trail District
President-Elect- Dixie Harlow, Meade County
Secretary- Kim Schmeidler, Cottonwood District
Treasurer- Melissa Baxter, River Valley District
NE VP- Jessica Inlow, Flint Hills District
SW VP- Celeste Kunsleman, Wild West District
NW VP- Janella Eck, Midway District
SE VP- Melinda Bass, Harvey County
Past President- Malinda Lehman, Greeley County
2022-2023
President- Malinda Lehman, Greeley County
President Elect- Shawna Riffel, Chisholm Trail District
Secretary- Kim Schmeidler, Cottonwood District
Treasurer- Melissa Baxter, River Valley District
NE VP- Stacy Haug, Meadowlark District
SW VP- Dixie Harlow, Meade County
NW VP- Janella Eck, Midway District
SE VP- Melinda Bass, Harvey County
Past President- Jessica Juhl, Doniphan County
2021-2022
President - Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
President Elect – Malinda Lehman - Greeley County
Past President - KJ Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
Secretary - Shawna Riffel - Chisholm Trail District
Treasurer - Melissa Baxter - River Valley District
NW VP - Kimberly Schmeidler - Cottonwood District
NE VP - Stacy Haug - 2 yrs. - Meadowlark District
SE VP - Melinda Bass - 1 yr - Harvey County
SW VP - Dixie Harlow - 2 yrs. - Meade County
2020-2021
President - Kjrsten Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
President Elect – Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
Past President - Julie Davis - Graham County
Secretary - Shawna Riffel - Dickinson County, 2nd term 2019
Treasurer - Malinda Lehman - Greeley County, 1 yr. 1st term
NW VP - Kimberly Schmeidler - Ellis County, 4th year 1.5 terms
NE VP - Stacy Haug - 1st yr filling term
SE VP - Open - 1 yr. left in term
SW VP - Cassie Coen - 1st yr. filling term
2019-2020
President: Kjrsten Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
President-elect: Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
Past President: Julie Davis - Graham County
Secretary: Shawna Riffel – Dickenson County
Treasurer: Anita DeWeese – Pratt County
NW VP: Kimberly Schmeidler - Ellis County
NE VP: Jennifer Willoughby - Johnson County
SE VP: Jessica Cabrales - Butler
SW VP: Melinda Lehman - Greeley County
2018-2019
President: Julie Davis - Graham County
President-elect: Kjrsten Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
Past President: Amy Masters - Doniphan County
Secretary: Shawna Riffel – Dickenson County
Treasurer: Anita DeWeese – Pratt County
NW VP: Kimberly Schmeidler - Ellis County
NE VP: Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
SE VP: Jessica Cabrales - Butler
SW VP: JoAnna Rodriguez - Grant County
2017-2018
President: Amy Masters, Doniphan County
President-elect: Julie Davis, Graham County, cjdavis@ruraltel.net
Past President: Michelle Waymire, Flint Hills District - Council Grove
Secretary: Kjrsten Abel-Ruch, Douglas County
Treasurer: Anita DeWeese, Pratt
NW VP: Kim Schmeidler - Ellis County
NE VP: Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
SE VP: Jessica Cabrales, Butler
SW VP: JoAnna Rodriguez - Grant County
Kansas 4-H Volunteer Association Quarterly Newsletters
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