Clovers & Co. was founded in1981 to provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to promote and share with others, the excitement, leadership and talent evident in
4-H. Interested 4-H'ers from throughout the state audition yearly for the limited number of spots in the show. Only the most talented and outstanding are selected.
The group is composed of talented singers, dancers, musicians and stagehands. The 2007 - 2008 cast has members ranging in age from 10 to 18. Several graduates have gone on to careers in the music and entertainment fields on the national level. The show is primarily directed by volunteers, giving many hours to assure that all can be proud of the production.
Clovers & Co. is proud of it's history. Some of their most memorable shows have been for 4-H'ers attending National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Memphis and Chicago; NAE4-HA 2007 with Clovers Alumus, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland ( pictured above), and National 4-H Conference in Washington, DC. They have also enjoyed performing at state 4-H events throughout the south, including the states of Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and Arkansas. They continue to serve as key entertainment at state and national conferences for groups such as the 1996 Olympic venues on the University of Georgia campus, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Georgia Farm Bureau, Association County Commissioners of Georgia , Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, Georgia High School Student Council Conference and many others.
Groups wishing to inquire about scheduling Clovers & Co. may obtain a promotional packet and additional information by contacting Cheryl Varnadoe, State 4-H Office, UGA, Athens, GA, 30602, Phone: 706-542-4H4H, e-mail cv4h@uga.edu.
