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Date: August 9, 2006

 

4-H educator joins Sublette County Cooperative Extension Service office

            Robin Schamber will start Sept. 8 as 4-H/youth educator in the Sublette County University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service (UW CES) office in Pinedale.

            Schamber received a bachelor’s of science degree in microbiology in 1992 and a master’s degree in pathobiology in 1994 from the University of Wyoming.

            She was born and raised in Riverton, was involved in 4-H, and brings a strong background in volunteer and youth development to the program, said Susan James, federal relations and staff development coordinator for UW CES.

            “Robin credits her 4-H experience for enabling her to go through six years of college debt free,” said James. Schamber earned the money through 4-H livestock sales.

             “Robin’s enthusiasm and desire to influence youth in a positive way will strengthen the 4-H program in Sublette County,” noted James.

            Schamber said she believes strongly in the value of 4-H.

            “4-H is a great tool for learning valuable skills such as work/time and budget management at a young age,” the former 4-Her said. “I sincerely believe learning and achievements made through 4-H projects can be very helpful throughout one’s lifetime. I also feel it is one more extracurricular outlet for young kids to focus their attention on and perhaps curb undesirable behaviors.”

            The 4-H program provides learning in a safe and fun environment, and small commitments such as 4-H projects can become great precursors to academic success, she noted.

            “My hope is to harness some of the great energy and cultural diversity of the rapidly expanding community for the good of the kids in 4-H,” said Schamber. “With the rapid growth of Pinedale, many people are concerned and uncertain about the community's future. I believe the diversity of the influx in the community could be a tremendous asset to our youth as they can gain more expansive experiences.”

            On the Web: https://www.uwyo.edu/UWCES/Sublette_main.asp

 

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