Mississippi 4-H Foundation Advisory Board
The Mississippi 4-H Foundation Advisory Board supports the Foundation and Mississippi 4-H by developing relationships, identifying potential donors, and communicating with others about the value and impact of 4-H in Mississippi.
Roles of the Foundation Advisory Board members
- Serve as a role model of leadership, advocacy, and investment for 4-H’ers, 4-H alumni, and donors.
- Identify prospective donors, inform them of the value and impact that their investment can provide for the 4-H program and encourage them to provide support, and connect those donors to the MSU Foundation representatives.
- Strengthen public and private support and investment in 4-H at the local, state, and federal levels through networking, relationship-building, leadership, and advocacy.
Mississippi 4-H Foundation Advisory Board Members
John Mark Holliday, Chair
Andy Berry, Vice Chair
Larry Alexander
Frank Castiglia, Jr.
Michael Callahan
Mark Chaney
Harry Dendy
Joe Hayman
Dr. Gary Jackson
Barney Jacks
Mike McCormick
Gale Martin
Dr. Michael Newman
Tedrick Ratcliff
Randy Russell
Inez Saum
Reta Scott
Petesy Smith
Jaylin Smith
William Staggers
Charles Taylor
Dr. Paula Threadgill
David Waide
Camille Scales Young
News
Success Stories
Leaders at Walmart in Louisville had already noticed Facebook posts announcing the new Winston County 4-H Kayak and Fishing Club when front-end coach Nikki Marshall realized they had too many life jackets and paddles in stock.
Assessing and Adjusting
MSU Extension prepares 4-H HomeGrown Scholarship campaign
Back to Her Roots
Although Greta Thornton’s children are adults, she could not give up the volunteer work that she says keeps her connected to agriculture.