Hamilton County 4-H Council Elections

2025 Hamilton County 4-H Council Elections

Townships with open Hamilton County 4-H Council positions for 2025 are Clay, Fall Creek, Noblesville, Washington, Wayne, and At-Large.  4-H families will be able to vote for their township representative as well as an At-Large representative.  Each 4-H family may cast one vote for an At-Large 4-H Council member, regardless of what township you live in.  4-H families should only cast one vote for a township representative if your township has an open position for the 2025 4-H Council. Voting will end on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. 

The Hamilton County 4-H Program strives to meet the needs of our youth. Your continued input and positive comments ensure a successful and pertinent 4-H program. Therefore, your help in selecting adult volunteers to serve on the Hamilton County 4-H Council is necessary.

The 4-H Council is made up of at least one representative from each of the nine townships in Hamilton County plus At Large Members, two representatives from the 4-H Adult Volunteer Organization, one representative from the county Extension Homemaker Council, two representatives from the county Junior Leader Organization, one representative from the Extension Board and the president of the preceding year of the 4-H Council. 4-H Council members are eligible to serve two consecutive three year terms, however, they must be re-elected to serve that second term.

4-H Council Responsibilities:

  • To evaluate the 4-H Program and make appropriate recommendations.
  • To determine policy and operating procedures for the 4-H Program.
  • To secure, maintain, and improve adequate facilities for the 4-H Program.
  • To plan, prepare for, direct, and supervise the 4-H Fair.

 Member Responsibilities

  • The 4-H Council meets once a month and during the 4-H Fair, plus occasional called meetings. Members are required to attend at least 50% of the regular meetings.
  • A term on the 4- H Council is 3 years. Members may serve 2 consecutive terms.
  • Members are expected to serve on one or more committees.
  • Members, as township representatives, should bring concerns from their township and/or clubs to the 4-H Council.
  • 4-H Council members are expected to volunteer time to assist with the 4-H Fair (i.e. planning, setting up, carrying out, and cleaning up).
  • Members are expected to donate food to special activities sponsored by the 4-H Council and assist with these activities (i.e. pre-fair work days).

Candidates and Ballots

Candidates

  • Bob Finkbeiner

    Hello, my name is Bob Finkbeiner and as a 20+ year Hamilton County resident, I consider myself fortunate to have been actively involved in our Hamilton County 4-H program for more than 10 years. I was first introduced to 4-H during my childhood in Illinois where I discovered how valuable the projects were in shaping my growth and development as a young person. I knew I wanted the same experience for my children. All three have all been eager participants in 4-H, striving to complete a myriad of projects and applying the leadership skills they learned to their daily lives. My daughter has the distinction of being the first 10-year-member of the family and her brothers are well on their way to becoming 10-year-members as well. I am currently a club leader for Carmel Colleens & Gents and have served in that role for the past 6 years. I have recently taken on the leadership role of project superintendent for both the Aerospace and Model Craft projects and look forward to continuing to support our members in these exciting projects.   

    I recognize the value and importance of 4-H for the youth of today and believe that 4-H shapes the next leaders of our world through leadership training, community engagement, and skills development. If elected, I would embrace the opportunity to promote and foster those attributes as a member of the Hamilton County 4-H Council. 

     

CLAY TOWNSHIP BALLOT

Candidates
  • Jared Roberts

My name is Jared Roberts and I am a former 10 year member of Hamilton County 4-H.  My wife and I live in Fishers and our family still farms in Westfield.  We have 4 kids with the two oldest currently in Hamilton County 4-H.    I have experience in livestock having shown dairy cows and swine.   I will bring to the 4-H Council that knowledge to try and help continue expanding the Hamilton County 4-H livestock program along with all the other projects that kids can do.   I would like to be on the 4-H Council as I truly believe 4-H is a wonderful program for kids to meet lifelong friends along with responsibility that they can carry on in life.

 

Fall Creek Township BALLOT

Candidates
  • Dawn Moos

My name is Dawn Moos.  I was a ten-year member of Hamilton County 4-H, and I want to make sure that our amazing 4-H program continues to serve future generations.

Currently I have 39 years as a volunteer with the Dog project; additional 4-H experience includes: 14 years as a local club leader; previously on the 4-H Council. I have worked with the Indiana 4-H Dog Committee for 16 years of which I served 5 years as president; I am currently on their Executive Committee coordinating the Dog Project for the state and the Indiana State Fair 4-H Dog Show.

I have also served in volunteer positions with Noblesville schools, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

4-H is a family commitment, my mom, Lynda Arbuckle, has served as the Dog Project Superintendent for the past 52 years. My son Adam was a 10 year member as was my daughter Alli who is currently a 16 year volunteer for the Dog project. My grandsons are both in Mini 4-H.

I would be honored to serve on the Hamilton County 4-H Council and strive to “Make the Best Better.”

  • Ethan Wertz

My name is Ethan Wertz, a lifelong Noblesville resident, 10-year 4-H member and member
of the Hamilton County Jr. Sheep Association. Growing up in a family deeply involved in 4-H—my brother Sam and sister Laura were also 10-year members in the Sheep project, and my mother, Susan, served as president of the Hamilton County Sheep Association - I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact 4-H has on youth and families. I’m running for the 4-H Council to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to enhance the 4-H experience for participants, families, and visitors. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this valuable program.


NOBLESVILLE TOWNSHIP BALLOT

  • Lisa Mills

I was a ten year member of Hamilton County 4-H and an active Junior Leader.  Since "graduating" from the program, I have been a volunteer for 34 years.  I have three children.  Two of them have completed 10 years of 4-H and my youngest is in his 7th year.  I served as co-superintendent of the OV Winks building and formerly led the Gift Wrap project.  Currently, I am serving as a Washington Township representative to the Council as well as being an active participant of the Member Recognition Committee, the Fairbook/Handbook Committee and the Buildings and Grounds committee.    Besides all of my experience, I bring an extensive knowledge of the program and a true desire to make the 4-H program a great experience for all involved.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BALLOT

  • Chandra Manges

My 4-H experience began as a Mini 4-H’er by making a Horse and Pony poster! Through the years, I enjoyed a variety of projects and learned many skills that I still use today. My children have been a part of the Fishers Showstoppers Club for the last ten years. Drew completed his tenth year in 2024 and Kendall is currently in her eighth year. She is more excited than ever for projects, experiences, friends, and the fair! She currently has a leadership role in Junior Leaders with Mini 4-H. It has been a great privilege and pleasure to be the project leader for Child Development. Offering workshops, answering questions, watching the children become excited to start a project, and then celebrating with them at completion is an honor. 

Outside of 4-H, I enjoy gardening, baking, Bible study, spending time with my friends and family and my little corgi. I am also a leader for Moms in Prayer for HSE schools and serve in the following organizations: He Knows Your Name, Hope Center Indy, and Women’s Recovery Bible Study.

I truly enjoy and appreciate this excellent 4-H program and would be honored to be a part of the council. 

  • Danny Zeller

Danny Zeller is currently serving on the Hamilton County 4-H Council. He has two children in Heartland 4-H’ers 4-H Club where they are very active in the Beef project.    

WAYNE TOWNSHIP BALLOT

 

Candidates
  • Jennifer Sullivan

Jennifer Sullivan has called rural Hamilton County her home for twenty-four years.  She has been a 4-H Project Leader and 4-H Volunteer for 16 years.  She has assisted two daughters completely through the 4-H Program.  Jennifer will continue to be a 4-H Project Leader and 4-H Volunteer for the upcoming year and would also like to represent White River Township on the 4-H Council.  As a White River Township 4-H Council Representative Jennifer’s interests and concerns are with the 4-H children and their families, making sure that their experience with 4-H is educational and enjoyable. 


AT-LARGE BALLOT