4-H Council

The Richardson County 4-H Council works as an elected board from the Richardson County 4-H community to maintain a successful 4-H program. The 4-H Council works as a whole to address changes and implement changes for the good of the entire program. While being on the 4-H Council members work to stay informed about new changes in the State 4-H program and work to maintain relationships with surrounding 4-H communities.

Other roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluate and approve 4-H events and dates
  • Organize and serve the 4-H Council BBQ
  • Present awards to 4-H members on Awards Night
  • Evaluate proposed changes to the 4-H program
  • Promote 4-H
  • Help develop a plan or ideas to promote 4-H
  • Stay informed about changes to the State 4-H program
  • Help maintain relationships with surrounding 4-H programs
  • Identify and solicit boosters to support 4-H
  • Help identify volunteers, superintendents, and committee members to help with 4-H events

Adult Members:

  • Nikki Dunn - President

  • Lisa Schawang - Vice President 

  • Jake Schawang

  • Maren Dejonge

  • Sara Ramsey

  • Chris Fischer

  • Scott Ogle
  • Travis Eickhoff

Youth Members:

  • Bowdy Jones
  • Katelynn Titus
  • Clayton Howe
  • Colt Zentner


    Newly Elected Members for 2025:

    • Jacob Thiltges
    • Kate Vonderschmidt
    • Isabelle Nussbaum
    • Elie Bstandig

Meeting Agendas: