ROCKWOOD, ON – The Ontario 4-H Council is pleased to announce that Dennis Carnegie
of Chatham-Kent 4-H Association has been acclaimed as the new Ontario 4-H Council
President. This was announced at 4-H Ontario’s Volunteer Conference and Annual Meeting
in Alliston during the Ontario 4-H Council AGM on Friday, March 23, 2018. Carnegie
previously held the role of Director-at-Large and will replace outgoing President Brad Found.
Carnegie has a long 4-H history as a member, volunteer, leader and member of the board—
both locally and provincially. As a youth, Carnegie showed beef cattle for many years, but also
participated in many other clubs as well. As a volunteer, he has been a member of the
Chatham-Kent Board of Directors for eight years, serving as Vice President and Association
Representative.
“I am dedicated and ready to make this type of commitment—giving back to the 4-H program,”
says Carnegie. “I believe so strongly in 4-H that I want to take this opportunity to continue to
encourage the growth and long-term sustainability of this amazing program.”
Carnegie has spent two terms on the Provincial Board of Directors as well as two years as the
Director-at-Large, also chairing the Resolutions Committee. Outside of 4-H, he’s spent two
years as President of the Ridgetown District Ag Society and is an active member of the East Kent
Vintage Equipment Club. He feels he will bring a unique set of skills and experiences to his new
position as President.
“My wide variety of life experiences have given me knowledge and compassion, allowing me to
see the many sides of a story and to look at the big picture,” he says. “Also, having a child with
disabilities who is an active member of 4-H has opened my eyes to the inclusive environment
that is provided by 4-H. It is an amazing organization.”
The Ontario 4-H Council Board of Directors develops the vision and governance policies for 4-H
Ontario. Each of the 50-plus 4-H Ontario Associations elect an Association Representative (AR)
to speak and vote on behalf of the Association at the provincial level. Ten directors are elected
from and by the pool of AR’s to form the Ontario 4-H Council Board of Directors. The Board of
Directors has the responsibility of providing direction and vision for the 4-H Ontario program,
and is responsible for the management and direction of the Executive Director, who in turn is
responsible for the management and direction of the 4-H Ontario staff, who manage daily
operations of 4-H.
About 4-H Ontario
4-H Ontario is a non-profit positive youth development organization that builds youth as
leaders within their communities and assets to the world. With roots in rural Ontario, today it is
open to youth of all backgrounds across the province. 4-H youth ages 6–21 and screened,
engaged volunteer leaders come together to learn about selected topics through fun hands-on
activities and mentorship. There are also provincial camps, conferences, competitions and
national and international travel opportunities available to further develop skills in leadership,
business, self-confidence and more. 4-H provides youth with a place they can be involved,
accepted, valued and heard while developing valuable skills for leadership and life.
Source : Canada 4-H Ontario