Audio History
Joe Williams, 4-H volunteer and former agriculture communications specialist for the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, interviewed 4-H volunteers and agents. Listen as they tell their unique 4-H stories.
Lena Belle Dorn (audio interview)
Lena Bell Dorn was a lifelong 4-H volunteer in Mason County. She was in 4-H as a young person only a short time, but was a 4-H volunteer practically her entire adult life. Joe Williams interviewed Lena Bell on a bus returning from the Southern Region 4-H volunteer Forum in Georgia. Topics this conversation includes:
- First volunteer experience
- Started club named the Dover Live Wires
- 33 years as a 4-H camp volunteer
- What former members are doing today
- Thoughts on volunteerism
- 4-H activities
Addie Fereday (audio interview)
Addie Fereday was a 4-H volunteer in Jefferson County for 38 years. This interview was conducted by Joe Williams on August 16, 1996. Topics include:
- First volunteer experience in 1958
- 4-H agents in her county
- Serving as dog club leader
- How 4-H has impacted the lives of youth
- 4-H Camp
- Club activities
- Fundraising
- Kentucky State Fair
- Benefits of 4-H