MEET YOUR 2021 4-H COUNCIL

2021 Washington County 4-H Council

Kevin Flesner

Kevin Flesner

This is Kevin's third year serving on 4-H Council. This year, Kevin is serving as the 4-H Council President. Kevin has been involved with the Washington County 4-H Program for 6 years. His favorite part about the 4-H Program is meeting and learning as a whole group. Fun fact about Kevin: He has 4 boys!

Walker Behnken

Walker Behnken

This is Walker's third year serving on 4-H Council as a Youth Member.This year, he serves as 4-H Council Vice President. Walker has been involved in the Washington County 4-H Program for 12 years. His favorite part about the 4-H Program is the opportunity to show Dairy Cattle. 

Karen Murch-Shafer

Karen Murch-Shafer

Karen Murch-Shafer currently serves as the 4-H Council Treasurer. She has been involved with Washington County 4-H for the past 10+ years when her son began as a Clover Kid. "I love the aspect of 4-H that involves working with your kids on projects that build on life skills. The kids hopefully learn something and I usually do too. It is great to see the progression the kids make over the years." Fun fact: Karen is a bee keeper and can juggle!

Hollie Booth

Hollie Booth

Hollie is serving her second year on 4-H Council. She has been involved with Washington County 4-H for 6 years. Her favorite part about 4-H is being involved with her kids and watching them learn many different skills. Fun fact: Hollie is serving on 4-H Council with her oldest daughter, Ella! 

Carter Behnken

 Carter Behnken

Carter is excited to serve on 4-H Council so he can learn more leadership skills and meet more people who are part of the 4-H program. Carter is a member of the Pasture Pals 4-H Club and the Washington County 4-H Archery Club. This year is Carter’s 10th year in 4-H!

Ella Booth

Ella Booth

Ella is serving her second year on 4-H Council. She has been involved with Washington County 4-H for 7 years. Her favorite part about 4-H is showing her animals. Fun fact: Ella is serving on 4-H Council with her mom, Hollie! 

Norah Cloudt

 Norah Cloudt

Norah would like to utilize the skills I have developed through 4-H and give back to the organization through serving on the 4-H Council. Norah has been a part of the Washington County 4-H Program for 10 years as a member of the WashCo Blazers 4-H Club. This is Norah’s first year as a member of the 4-H Council. 

Connor Flesner

Connor Flesner

This is Connor’s first year as a member for the 4-H Council. Connor has been a member of the Trail Blazers 4-H Club for 6 years. Connor is excited to provide the council with input from a 4-H member point of view. Fun fact: Connor is serving on council with his dad!

Cindy Laaker 

 Cindy Laaker

Cindy is serving her fourth year on the 4-H Council. She has been involved in Washington County 4-H as a Project Leader for 10+ years and was a 4-H Member for 10 years. Cindy's favorite part about the 4-H program is that youth can learn life skills and get the chance to meet new people. 

Chelsea Lambert

Chelsea Lambert

Chelsea is serving her second year on 4-H Council. Chelsea has been involved with Washington County 4-H for 14 years as a 4-H Leader, and before that for 10 years as a 4-H'er. Her favorite part of 4-H is seeing how much kids learn throughout each year. Fun fact: Chelsea uses her rabbits as therapy animals and she gets to take them to work with her! 

Keith Mertz

Keith Mertz

This is Keith’s first year serving on the Washington County 4-H Council. Keith is a 4-H alumna after being involved for 9 years. Keith and his wife have two daughters in the 4-H Program. Keith volunteers his time assisting with the Trail Blazers 4-H Club. 

Russell Quinn

Russell Quinn

Russell is currently serving his first year as a member of the Washington County 4-H Council. He has been the assistant leader of the Future Producers 4-H Club for five years. Keith and his wife Tracie have three children in the 4-H Program; Kyle, Burke and Ella. 

Tyler Thompson

Tyler Thompson

Tyler is currently serving his first year on the Washington County 4-H Council. Tyler has been a member of the Silver Spurs 4-H Club for 7 years. Tyler has shown in a variety of local, state and national events and is currently involved with the National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf program. Fun Fact: Tyler currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the Nebraska Junior Simmental Association.