Nova Scotian Elected Canadian 4-H President

AGRICULTURE/FISHERIES--Nova Scotian Elected Canadian 4-H President

One of Nova Scotia's own has been elected president of the Canadian 4-H Council. Elizabeth Crouse of Truro was sworn in on May 24 at the council's annual meeting in Ottawa.

"The 4-H Council and 4-H members across the country will receive great leadership from Liz," said Brian Smith, executive director of Agriculture Services with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. "Nova Scotia's program has flourished under her direction for the past number of years and will undoubtedly benefit from her reign as president."

Ms. Crouse is the manager of the 4-H and rural organizations division of Agriculture and Fisheries. She has extensive 4-H experience as a member and a former 4-H specialist. Her involvement at the national level has included serving as chair of the Canadian 4-H Council's public relations committee, extension committee and finance committee, as well as participating in many sub-committees and special initiatives.

"This position will provide me with the opportunity to visit and learn from 4-H programs across Canada and share 4-H success stories from Nova Scotia," said Ms. Crouse. "It is an honour to have this responsibility as planning begins to mark the 90th anniversary of 4-H in Canada in 2003."

The Canadian 4-H Council was founded in 1933 and is a not-for- profit, non-government agency governed by a group of volunteers representing provincial 4-H agencies and councils, corporations, associations and individuals. The operation of the council is directed by a board with the assistance of several standing committees and a national office located in Ottawa.