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LYNN COUNTY 4-H
ELECTION PROCEDURE
TIMELINE
Saturday, May 16, 2026 -- Voting opens to all Lynn County 4-H members. Information will be sent via email.
Wednesday, May 20 2026-- Voting closes at 11:59 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026 -- County Council Officer Candidates are notified and the team is announced
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RULES OF VOTING
Each currently enrolled 4-H'er is allowed one ballot.
Ballots without the 4-H'ers name or email will not count.
If there is a runoff needed, those instructions will be posted here and through email.
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OFFICER TEAM & DUTIES
President – presides over the County Council meetings and Clover Connection meetings
Vice-President – presides over meetings in the absence of the President, and is in charge of member recognition at each meeting
Secretary – keeps a full and accurate record of meeting proceedings, takes roll, and reads minutes at each meeting
Treasurer – keeps financial records and gives reports during meetings, helps with fundraisers
Public Relations – maintain social media presence for meetings, activities, etc., and create graphics for events
2026-27 OFFICER CANDIDATES
Please take a look at the candidate's application and video to help you decide how to vote. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Each candidate had to complete an application and submit a 30-second video speech. The speech is to address this question:
What do you have to offer the Lynn County 4-H Club as an officer?
**Please note: applications were copied and pasted onto this page. No edits were made.
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KACE CRANDALL
Offices Running For:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Reporter, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved In:
Throughout my time in 4-H, I have actively sought out the variety of experiences that have shaped my character, my passions, and the way I interact in a community. I have pursued projects that make both meaningful interpersonal contributions and promote growth in myself like STEM, Robotics, Community Service, and Career Readiness.
In STEM and Robotics, I have not only found my career passions and learned extensively about what that may look like, I have learned how to work collaboratively under pressure, developed invaluable problem solving skills, and grown as a teacher and communicator. These projects have challenged me to think critically, collaborate under pressure, and to make accessible to all, in the same way it was for me, the resources to succeed and the education that precedes it.
It is through 4-H that I have discovered a passion for engineering and robotics, and so, it is also 4-H that has equipped me to take the notion seriously. As a 4-H STEM Ambassador, I have found there is no better way to learn than to teach. I have helped to lead and organize the Lynn County 4-H STEM Club, mentoring younger members, and making sure the same doors that once were held open for me remain wide open for those who come after me. Through community service, I have learned the importance of work that fulfills others and its likeness to the work that fulfills me. Community service, although requiring sacrifice, builds up all parties far beyond the original investment. Those of us who hold the responsibility to serve are temporary, the community it builds far outlasts even the greatest among us.
Finally, my project in Career Readiness has given me the framework to pursue my goals intentionally. I have been challenged to think seriously about the future that I want to hold and how to make that a reality. I've worked to ready myself for my future careers but through that path, I've also readied myself to be the best person I can possibly be and to not stop there. my responsibility and my work ethic were not developed in a vacuum,. No, I developed thee skills when I discovered how they may be able to benefit me, my teams, my goals, and every opportunity that presents itself. In this, I have not simply worked on myself or my projects, I've worked toward a future.
Leadership Experiences:
As a leader, I have grown. Likewise, as a person, my world has grown around me. Junior Leader Lab, on the district level, is where I first understood the meaning of being a leader. It is not the commands that I can bark, to which a kid rarely listens. It is about the influence we hold. In this experience, I did not simply lead a group to activities but I left a lasting impression. The most lasting impressions come from the genuine investment in the people served.
At the county level, leading in a STEM Club and serving at Carpenter's Kitchen, I have learned what leadership among people that were far from strangers, but those I'd known for years, people who had expectations of me, and expectations to overcome. There are no new impressions to act as a protection. Instead, every time I serve my community, I must uphold and surpass a certain standard. These standards keep me working towards something better. No new environment can sharpen quite like an old one. It is far easier to lead in a new environment, among people who have never known my name, than among people who do.
At the state level, Night at NASA placed me among leaders just like myself, and in many ways, quite unlike myself. At Night at NASA, I represent not only my county and my district, but, in light of the trust and responsibility placed on me, my state as well. I've found, though it may be challenging to uphold a standard in the face of my state, it is one I hold with great fondness. On the County Council, I hold myself not to county standards alone but to standards that hold our county to the greatest of the state.
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
The five most important qualities I can bring to the Lynn County Council are leadership, service, character, teamwork, and a strong commitment to personal and interpersonal growth.
First, I believe that leadership is one of the most essential qualities for this position, and it is one I have dedicated myself to developing. I am eager to step up whenever and wherever my leadership is needed, whether that means planning and leading a meeting, serving at an event, or simply being a present and encouraging voice to my fellow members. My journey in 4-H Leadership began when I was first asked to serve at Whiteface's STEM Night. From that moment, I knew leadership and STEM were passions of mine worth pursuing.
Second, 4-H to me, far from the belt buckles and competitions, is the service that I can provide. I don't seek service to fulfill hours, I seek it out because I am genuinely fulfilled in these environments. My favorite memories from 4-H come from my time at Carpenter's Kitchen in Lubbock, where I have learned that meaning comes not from what I stand to gain, rather from what I may stand to give.
Third, character may be one of the hardest qualities to teach but most important to truly possess. I believe character is best demonstrated not through the success of those that hold it but through their failure. When I first applied to the STEM Ambassadors, a naive eighth grader, I did not make the team. This did not defeat me though, instead, I was motivated to work harder, grow more resilient, and come back better. I earned my current place on the STEM Ambassador team and have since spent much of my time working to serve people. My experiences have set me down a path of honesty, humility, and the conviction that setbacks should never be taken as stop signs. It is that conviction that I intend to bring to the County Council.
Fourth, teamwork is a skill that cannot be well rehearsed, on the contrary, teamwork comes naturally, or it doesn't come at all. This is a skill that 4-H has uniquely prepared me well for. In Agrobotics, the only way to succeed is by tackling the mystery challenges. There is no prior briefing for these challenges, it is on us as a team to figure them out on the spot.The only resources we have beforehand to complete these challenges is our determination and a willingness to solve problems on the spot. That is the kind of team member I am, and the type of council member I will be.
The fifth and final quality is what drives me to uphold all my other qualities and more. If there were no more room for growth, there would be no reason to continue working to achieve bigger and better things for my community and myself. Growth is what pushes me to solve problems with a clear mind, to spend my time in my community and to put myself work at all times, and to live in a better way through it all because that, after all, is the lesson that 4-H has gifted me.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
Because doors were opened for me, I too want to open doors. Opportunities presented themselves, and a drive to take hold of them was borne. My mentors took me far and taught me how to go even farther. I want to be a County Council Officer to give back and lead in the same way those who preceded me gave. When opportunities presented themselves, it was not because of the opportunity, but because of the people who advocated for that. I want to be that same advocate wherever I can, whether it be when serving in Carpenter's Kitchen or leading at County Council, there is a genuine passion and commitment I hold towards service focused leadership. My character has been shaped, my leadership sharpened, and my community has been served in pursuit of a common goal. I invest because those before me believed this was something worth investing in. I too believe that, I believe County Council is one place that I can make that investment.
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REMI DONALD
Offices Running For:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Reporter, Treasurer
4-H Projects Involved in:
I have competed in livestock judging at 4-H roundup for the past three years, as well as the leaders for life contest. I have also done consumer decision making for a large part of my 4-H Journey.
Leadership Experiences:
I have served on county council for two years now. I have also served as an ambassador for three different years.
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
I would say that my most important quality is the fact that I'm extremely inclusive. I want everyone to feel welcome and involved. I also possess a lot of empathy which could help me make sure everyone feels truly seen. I am also quite smart when it comes to conducting meetings, so I feel that I would be a valuable asset in that remark also. I am also a determined person who finishes everything she starts. Lastly, I am experienced when it comes to working with others. I have spent so much of my high school career on team competitions, so I am willing to hear everyone out and make sure that every voice is represented and heard.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a county council officer because I want to help people find their place in this organization. I want to help kids feel at home in a place where they are always welcome. I understand that the county has plenty of influence on a lot of little children, and I would love to help them find their interests and see where they believe that they fit in the best. I have personally grown up in this organization, so I have literally lived through the benefits and opportunities for personal growth that the 4-H offers. I want others to grow up with this kind of support system that I have been blessed to grow up in. I genuinely want to see others fall in love with the endless possibilities that 4-H has to offer, much like I was able to throughout my life.
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TRIPP HALL
Offices Running For:
Treasurer, Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved In:
Stock show (swine)
Livestock judging
Food challenge
Leader lab
Leadership Experiences:
STUCO Treasurer (24-25) local
STUCO Vice President (25-26)local
FFA Greenhand Vice President (25-26)local
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Responsible, organized, creative, leader, hard working.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to become a 4-H officer because I enjoy helping others helping others and being involved in my community. I believe being an officer would help me grow as a leader improve my communication skills and set a good example for younger members. I am responsible, hard-working, and willing to listen and make new ideas. Most importantly, I want to help make our club, fun organized and successful for everyone.
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MYLES HEINRICH
Offices Running For:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Reporter, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved In:
Swine, sheep, goats, community service, livestock judging, record book
Leadership Experiences:
Counselor at Leader Lab, FFA Chapter Officer, FFA District Officer
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Mentorship - I am really good with the younger generation. Work Ethic - Im an hard worker and I always have a good attitude. Teamwork - I am really good when it comes to working as a team. Communication - I can talk to just about anybody you need me to. Creativity - I can bring new ideas to activities, meetings, and events to keep members engaged.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a County Council officer because I enjoy being involved in 4-H and helping others. 4-H has taught me leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of giving back to my community. I want the opportunity to represent my county and help make 4-H activities fun, welcoming, and successful for everyone involved.
As a County Council officer, I would work hard to encourage younger members to get involved and try new things. I enjoy meeting new people, working as part of a team, and helping others feel included. I also want to continue growing as a leader by improving my communication and decision-making skills.
I am dependable, hardworking, and willing to put in the effort needed to serve our county well. I would be proud to represent 4-H and help create opportunities that make a positive difference for members across the county.
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JAETYN HICKS
Offices Running For:
Reporter, Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved In:
Beef Cattle, Swine, Livestock Judging, Consumer Education, 4H Congress, Community Service, Citizenship, Leadership, Photography, Consumer Education.
Leadership Experiences:
Through 4-H, I have developed leadership and communication skills by serving as a Lynn County 4-H Ambassador, representing my local 4-H program community and leadership events & stock shows, mentored and encouraged younger 4-H members, and developed communication and public speaking skills through 4-H activities. I will also be attending Texas 4-H Congress this summer to continue growing as a leader.
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Leadership
Responsibility
Communication skills
Teamwork
Dependability
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a County Council officer because I enjoy being involved in 4-H and helping others become more active and confident in the program. Serving as a Lynn County 4-H Ambassador has helped me grow as a leader and improve my communication and teamwork skills. I want to continue building those skills while representing the members of our county and helping create a positive environment for everyone involved in 4-H.
As a County Council officer, I would work hard to encourage participation, support younger members, and help make activities fun and successful. I also want to be someone others can look up to and rely on. I believe this position would allow me to give back to a program that has taught me valuable life and leadership skills.
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GRACIE JONES
Offices Running For:
Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved in:
Gardening and horticulture. Food and nutrition. Health and personal safety.Community service. Leadership.
Leadership Experiences:
New HTYA member (state). Lead adopt a highway cleanup, guest chef and baking buddy, recycling. Project mentor.
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Friendly, kind, leader on and off the project activities, lead by example, organized and include others.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I love to capture all the fun with 4-H and I like to include others. I think what is so great about 4-H is the confidence that it builds. I am not the best at school stuff but 4-H has helped me get the skills I need for public speaking and to know that I can do hard things. Also there are so many more things about 4-H than contests and I like to include others in my projects like service and leadership. I would love to write about all the things 4-H is doing outside of the club meetings and contests and let others know how great our members are.
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WYATT JONES
Offices Running For:
Reporter, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved in:
Health & Personal Safety, Community Service, Leadership, Food & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture
Leadership Experiences:
Clover Content Connection (National)-provide 4H content for national 4-H; HTYA (state)- provide healthy lifestyle content at state, county and district level; Lead several Community Service activities at the district and county level (RMHC, AAH, meet with resource officer, collect goods, Salvation Army, etc)
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Approachable, Lead by example, Leader in other activities outside of 4-H, Good teammate and role player, Includer
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I have a lot of experience in leadership roles. I actively include 4-H members and their families in these activities such as serving as Guest Chef and Baking Buddy at RMHC, cleaning the road, having discussions with school administration, organizing community service activities and many others. I am a quiet leader. I choose to lead by example and am not always so vocal with what I do. I like to include others and encourage them to participate and find ways to be involved in 4-H and find what they like to do. I have been in 4-H since I was in 3rd grade and had many role models throughout the years. As I approach my junior year, I would like to take my own characteristics and what I have learned by others and lead in my own way. There are so many activities available in 4-H, you just have to know where to look. I want to be an example of that. I also want to find ways to meet people where they are and let them know they can still be involved with 4-H even if the times and dates don't always work out for them. It's hard for me, too, to get to meetings, but that is what makes 4-H leaders so special: they are leaders in all aspects of their lives.
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SAWYER MAY
Offices Running For:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter,
4-H Projects Involved in:
The 4-H projects I am involved in include showing market steers, livestock judging, livestock skillathon, wool judging, Lynn County Ambassador, Public Relations Officer, Leader Lab counselor, and promote 4-H Educational Presentation.
Leadership Experiences:
I am currently the Public Relations officer on County Council. In this role I have helped recruit and maintain membership in our county, especially in our younger members. I have also been a Lynn County Ambassador going on 3 years now. In this role I have done numerous volunteer projects where I have taken an active role in our community and county. I have served as both President and Vice President on our Lynn County South Officer Team. For the past 3 years I have been selected to be a counselor for Junior Leader Lab at the District level.
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
The first quality that comes to mind would be experience because I have been fortunate enough to be an officer for the past 2 years. The second quality I posses is being responsible, I feel I am responsible because I do a lot of different things and several extracurricular activities. I am also hard working and know what it takes to be a county officer. I am also a confident person that doesn’t mind taking a lead on things but on the flip side of that I am also a humble person and can take correction and listen to others.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a County Council officer because I believe that I have many experiences, maturity, work ethic, passion for 4-H and social skills to make a great County Council Officer for Lynn County.
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LELAND MCDONALD
Offices Running For:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Reporter, Treasurer
4-H Projects Involved in:
Gardening and Horticulture, Public Speaking, Consumer Decision Making, Community Service,
Leadership Experiences:
Gardening and Horticulture- local, Public Speaking- district, Consumer Decision Making- state, Community Service- local
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Strong leader
Loud
Experienced
Flexible
Smart
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I would like to be a County Council officer, so I can grow our county. This is because the more people there are the more fun 4-H is. Also there are many skills that last that people who aren’t in 4-H are missing out on.
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LANEY SCOTT
Offices Running For:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Reporter, Public Relations
4-H Projects Involved in:
- food and nutrition
- stem
- consumer education
- fashion- leadership and civic education
Leadership Experiences:
- 4th year HTYA (state)
- 3 year JLL (district)
- 5th year Lynn County Ambassador (county)
- 1st year D2 Council (district)
- treasurer for lynn county council (county)
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
- lead by example
- dedicated
- passionate
- enthusiastic/energetic
- team player
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
Rain does not stop growth — it creates it. The same is true for leadership. Every challenge, setback, and new experience helps us grow into stronger leaders and better individuals. I want to help the younger kids in Lynn County see and learn this. 4-H has given me opportunities to step outside of my comfort zone, meet new people, and develop skills that will last a lifetime. From leadership events to serving my community, I’ve learned that growth comes from being willing to push through the hard times instead waiting for it to pass.
I want to help every member realize their potential and remind them that even when things are hard, leading others can be challenging, you are making a difference and there is still growth happening.
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MASON SCOTT
Offices Running For:
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Public Relations
4-H Projects Involved in:
STEM, Robotics, Consumer Education, Food and Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, Citizenship, Community Service, Leadership
Leadership Experiences:
Texas 4-H Council Secretary, Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador, District 2 4-H Council Delegate, District 2 4-H Council Secretary, Lynn County 4-H President, Lynn County 4-H Ambassador
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
I am experienced, adaptable, dependable, mature, and motivated.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I would like to be a county council officer so that I can help Lynn County 4-H continue to grow and thrive, especially since we’re having a large group of students graduate this year.
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ANNIE WATSON
Offices Running For:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations
4-H Projects Involved in:
Family & Community Health
Leadership & Citizenship
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Leadership Experiences:
Local —
County Council Reporter 2024 & 2025
County Ambassador 2023, 2024, & 2025
PLT — STEM, FCH, Leadership & Citizenship
District —
JLL Counselor of the Year 2025
District Council Delegate 2024 & 2025
Youth Task Force Spring & Fall
State —
STEM Ambassador
National 4-H Conference
Texas 4-H Congress
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
- Dedication
- Faith
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Communication
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I have chosen to run for County Council this year because I care deeply about improving our community! I am passionate about helping create awareness about opportunities, stronger public services, and a safer, more supportive environment for everyone! Serving on council would allow me to work with others to make positive changes that benefit both current members and future generations!
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RADLEY BARNETT
Offices Running For:
Junior President, Junior Vice-President, Junior Secretary, Junior Reporter, Junior Treasurer, Junior Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved In:
Beef Cattle, Citizenship, Community Service, Leadership and Outdoor Education
Leadership Experiences:
Christmas for Kids
Summer Reading at The Library
Golf Tournament
Donation to Kerrville Flood Victims
Turtle Races
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Respectful
Humble
Encouraging
Responsible
Supportive
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a County Council officer because I want to bring new ideas to the table and help make Lynn County 4-H successful.
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SUTTON MAY
Offices Running For:
Junior Secretary, Junior Reporter, Junior Treasurer, Junior Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved In:
Currently the 4-H activists that I am involved in are showing market steers and livestock judging. In the past I have also done food challenge and duds to dazzle.
Leadership Experiences:
Being the age that I am I have not had a lot of opportunities to be in leadership roles yet but I have been involved in volunteer roles and activities. I am applying to be an officer because I would like to start gaining leadership role experience.
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
The qualities I can contribute to an officer position include work ethic, I am responsible, I’m a good listener, I follow detections well and I am dependable.
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I would like to be an officer because I am wanting to get more involved in 4-H. It is something that my sister has done and has enjoyed and I believe I would enjoy it as well I also like being involved in roles that let me lead and have responsibility. I also believe that I would make a good officer.
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ADELYNN MCDONALD
Offices Running For:
Junior President, Junior Vice-President, Junior Secretary, Junior Reporter, Junior Treasurer, Junior Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved in:
Gardening and horticulture, public speaking, consumer decision-making, duds to dazzle, community service, food challenge, archery
Leadership Experiences:
Gardening and horticulture, public speaking, consumer decision-making, duds to dazzle, community service, food challenge, archery
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Help with fund raisers, encourage others to join, listen, be supportive, be involved
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a county council officer so I can lead and encourage others. I like doing team events within 4-H. I like leading my friends.
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KINZLEE SMITH
Offices Running For:
Junior President, Junior Vice-President, Junior Secretary, Junior Reporter, Junior Treasurer, Junior Public Relations Officer
4-H Projects Involved in:
Family & Community Health, Leadership & Citizenship
Leadership Experiences:
Christmas for Seniors - Lead - County
5 Qualities They Possess to Contribute to an Officer Position:
Leadership, Responsibility, Communication, Teamwork, Honesty
Why do you want to be a County Council Officer?
I want to be a County Council officer because I enjoy helping others, being involved in my community, and representing 4-H in a positive way. I want to grow as a leader, help make activities fun and successful, and encourage other members to participate and feel included.
2026-27 COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICER BALLOT
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Kaci Scott, Lynn CEA-Family & Community Health
kaci.scott@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562 | 806.773.9401 (cell)
Sierra Stephens, Lynn CEA-Ag & Natural Resources
sierra.stephens@ag.tamu.edu
806.561.4562
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