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Local youth learns life lesson at 4-H Club Week

A local youth took part in 4-H Club Week at Olds College, July 20-26. Jeff Lunde, 17, of the Goldenrod Multi 4-H Club, joined about 120 4-H members from across the province at the event.
Jeff Lunde, 17, attended the 69th annual Club Week at Olds College, July 20-26. He enjoyed the key note speakers, discussions and group sessions.
Jeff Lunde, 17, attended the 69th annual Club Week at Olds College, July 20-26. He enjoyed the key note speakers, discussions and group sessions.

A local youth took part in 4-H Club Week at Olds College, July 20-26.

Jeff Lunde, 17, of the Goldenrod Multi 4-H Club, joined about 120 4-H members from across the province at the event.

“It was the best camp I have been to,” said Lunde, a Grade 12 student at Airdrie’s George McDougall High School. “It was a great learning experience.”

Club Week is a personal development program for senior 4-H members, ages 16 to 20. It has existed for 69 years and is unique to Alberta.

“It covered a lot of topics,” said Lunde, who lives on a farm east of Airdrie. “They expanded on a lot of things that apply to us teenagers.”

According to Lunde, the program was not only fun, but also offered thought-provoking discussion, keynote speakers and the opportunity to learn life skills.

“A lot of it was about overcoming diversity,” said Lunde. “It is more oriented so you learn about yourself.”

According to Kari Bergerud, Club Week director, club attendees are generally outstanding senior members in their club.

She said each delegate can only attend once and only two per club can attend.

Bergerud said Club Week can be a life changing event.

“Club Week allows senior members the opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth as they enter a new stage of their lives,” said Bergerud. “It is a time of deep reflection about their future. It is an amazing experience.”

Lunde has been a member of his club for eight years and has done numerous projects over the years. He chose the club because of the variety of projects it offers.

“Since we live on a farm, I was interested in doing beef club, but then I saw what the multi-club had to offer,” said Lunde. “Over the years, you want to expand what you learn, rather than doing the same beef project every year.”

He has done annual projects ranging from welding and small engine to a garden tractor pull.

According to Lunde, the club, which also offers projects in photography, crafts, cooking and animal husbandry, is perfect for urban youth.

“It is geared to give urban kids an opportunity to be involved in 4-H,” said Lunde. “It is something that deserves a bit more of the spotlight.”


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