History of KAE4-HA: Pioneers and Milestones

The Kentucky Association of Extension 4-H Agents (KAE4-HA) marked its 40th anniversary in 1968 with a celebration at Cardinal Restaurant in Elizabethtown. Notable pioneers such as Paul Claiborne and Paul Mills played a vital role in shaping the association's constitution. Committees, including the nominating committee and the first slate of officers, were instrumental in the organization's early stages. KAE4-HA's integration with 4-H In-Service Training provided a platform for meetings and development. The association's journey culminated in hosting the first NAE4-HA National Meeting in Louisville in 1975.

• Kentucky
• Extension
• 4-H Agents
• Pioneers
• Milestones

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1. KAE4-HAs 40thAnniversary Organized March 15, 1968 Cardinal Restaurant Elizabethtown, Kentucky

2. KAE4-HAs First Officer Team L R : Paul Claiborne, President,; Wayne Baxter, 1st Vice President; Jerald Rose, 2ndVice President and Betty Vernon, Secretary. Photo: Blanche Bushong

3. Significant pioneers in the development of KAE4-HA were Paul Claiborne, Paul Mills, Jerry Lement, George Mountjoy, Willard Gray, Ken Rase, Harold Rice, Fred Watson, John Rickett and Faith Niday. They framed our constitution and by- laws.

4. The committee that met with Dr. Macklin and Dr. Schneider to discuss the organization of KAE4-HA was John Swack, Paul Claiborne and Jerry Lement.

5. The nominating committee to begin KAE4-HA was Walter Jones, Ken Rase, Jo Nelda Cole, Ed May and Dick Lemaster.

6. The first slate of officers for election were: President John Swack and Paul Claiborne 1stVice President Tom Curtsinger and Wayne Baxter 2ndVice President Jerry Rose and Jack Friar Secretary- Treasurer Deanna Craddock and Valda Richards

7. The remaining list included: Katherine Stephens, Harold Rice, Darrel Tichenor, Jerry Klement, Paul Throckmorton, Ray Russell, Ray Morgan and Emma Lou Hartledge. They were to be available if someone dropped out of the election.

8. In the early years KAE4-HA meetings were conducted in conjunction with 4-H In-Service Training that was held in Central Kentucky locations such as Barren River State Park and Mammoth Cave State Resort Park. THE TRAINING WAS MANDATORY BUT ASSOCIATION BUSINESS WAS OPTIONAL -- MOST PARTICIPATED!

9. We Hosted Our First NAE4-HA National Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky in 1975 at the Executive Inns with attendance approaching 1,000

10. 23 years later in 1998 KAE4-HA Hosted the NAE4-HA National Conference in Louisville at the Galt House with an attendance of nearly 1,400

11. KAE4-HA was heavily involved in the NAE4-HA Conference held in Norfolk, VA in 2002 as we celebrated the 100thAnniversary of 4-H

12. At 40 we are still growing and vibrant but we need everyone, including retirees, to keep up a full head of steam!