Arkansas 4-H Alumni Association

Annette Martin

Conway County

Outstanding Arkansas 4-H Alumna, 2018

Annette Martin and family moved from Cleburne County to Pulaski County in 1962. Their new neighbors included the local 4-H Club leader who invited the children, Sharon, Karen, and Tony, to join the club. Because Mrs. Martin had the largest station wagon in the neighborhood, she was quickly signed up as an assistant club leader. That station wagon was essential for Mrs. Martin to haul many kids and barbecue grills to 4-H activities across the county. She worked with her 4-Hers on food projects and hosted many backyard baseball games for kids in the Jacksonville neighborhood.

In 1968, the Martin’s moved back to Mr. Martin’s boyhood home of Hattieville in Conway County. Mrs. Martin quickly organized a 4-H club in the community. She continued to serve as a project advisor, county fair volunteer, and provided support for Conway County 4-Hers for many years.

Once the grandchildren became old enough to join 4-H, she continued provide her driving services. In addition, she provided use of her house for sewing projects to be cut-out. Mrs. Martin also provided expert advise on yeast bread baking, gardening, and livestock projects. Mrs. Martin is an active member of the Arkansas 4-H Alumni, attends alumni day, and provides expert advice.