Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers

The Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers (KA4-HV) was formed in 2001. It provides a unique opportunity for volunteers, paid staff and other individuals to join forces to build connections with others who have an interest and passion for the 4-H youth development program.
The Association has two primary goals:
1) Provide opportunities for educational volunteer development at the state and area level
2) Serve as a communication network to get information to volunteers
Unlike other states' volunteer associations, the Kansas Association is not a political nor an advisory group. And this makes it truly unique in the nation! Membership dues are only $5.00 per year or a person can join the association as a life member for only $50.00. Contact the President Elect, or Treasurer, for more information.
A main project of the Association is the annual Kansas Volunteer Forum held annually in November.
The Officers and Board of Directors are eager to visit with staff and volunteers about the association's goals and opportunities.
2024-2025 Officers
- President-Dixie Harlow
- President Elect-Melissa Baxter
- Secretary- Jateice Vieux
- Treasurer-Kelli Cox
- NW VP-Jacy Buchholz
- NE VP-Jessica Inlow
- SE VP-Melinda Bass
- SW VP-Celeste Kunselman
- Past President-Shawna Riffel
2023-2024
- President- Shawna Riffel, Chisholm Trail District
- President-Elect- Dixie Harlow, Meade County
- Secretary- Kim Schmeidler, Cottonwood District
- Treasurer- Melissa Baxter, River Valley District
- NE VP- Jessica Inlow, Flint Hills District
- SW VP- Celeste Kunsleman, Wild West District
- NW VP- Janella Eck, Midway District
- SE VP- Melinda Bass, Harvey County
- Past President- Malinda Lehman, Greeley County
2022-2023
- President- Malinda Lehman, Greeley County
- President Elect- Shawna Riffel, Chisholm Trail District
- Secretary- Kim Schmeidler, Cottonwood District
- Treasurer- Melissa Baxter, River Valley District
- NE VP- Stacy Haug, Meadowlark District
- SW VP- Dixie Harlow, Meade County
- NW VP- Janella Eck, Midway District
- SE VP- Melinda Bass, Harvey County
- Past President- Jessica Juhl, Doniphan County
2021-2022
- President - Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
- President Elect – Malinda Lehman - Greeley County
- Past President - KJ Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
- Secretary - Shawna Riffel - Chisholm Trail District
- Treasurer - Melissa Baxter - River Valley District
- NW VP - Kimberly Schmeidler - Cottonwood District
- NE VP - Stacy Haug - 2 yrs. - Meadowlark District
- SE VP - Melinda Bass - 1 yr - Harvey County
- SW VP - Dixie Harlow - 2 yrs. - Meade County
2020-2021
- President - Kjrsten Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
- President Elect – Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
- Past President - Julie Davis - Graham County
- Secretary - Shawna Riffel - Dickinson County, 2nd term 2019
- Treasurer - Malinda Lehman - Greeley County, 1 yr. 1st term
- NW VP - Kimberly Schmeidler - Ellis County, 4th year 1.5 terms
- NE VP - Stacy Haug - 1st yr filling term
- SE VP - Open - 1 yr. left in term
- SW VP - Cassie Coen - 1st yr. filling term
2019-2020
- President: Kjrsten Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
- President-elect: Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
- Past President: Julie Davis - Graham County
- Secretary: Shawna Riffel – Dickenson County
- Treasurer: Anita DeWeese – Pratt County
- NW VP: Kimberly Schmeidler - Ellis County
- NE VP: Jennifer Willoughby - Johnson County
- SE VP: Jessica Cabrales - Butler
- SW VP: Melinda Lehman - Greeley County
2018-2019
- President: Julie Davis - Graham County
- President-elect: Kjrsten Abel-Ruch - Douglas County
- Past President: Amy Masters - Doniphan County
- Secretary: Shawna Riffel – Dickenson County
- Treasurer: Anita DeWeese – Pratt County
- NW VP: Kimberly Schmeidler - Ellis County
- NE VP: Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
- SE VP: Jessica Cabrales - Butler
- SW VP: JoAnna Rodriguez - Grant County
2017-2018
- President: Amy Masters, Doniphan County
- President-elect: Julie Davis, Graham County, cjdavis@ruraltel.net
- Past President: Michelle Waymire, Flint Hills District - Council Grove
- Secretary: Kjrsten Abel-Ruch, Douglas County
- Treasurer: Anita DeWeese, Pratt
- NW VP: Kim Schmeidler - Ellis County
- NE VP: Jessica Juhl - Doniphan County
- SE VP: Jessica Cabrales, Butler
- SW VP: JoAnna Rodriguez - Grant County