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Introduction of 2025 Durham County 4-H Youth Delegate, Promise McCoy, for the NC Association of County Commissioners YouthVoice Program (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 28, 2025
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The Board is requested to meet and recognize Promise McCoy, the 2025 Durham County 4-H Youth Delegate for the NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) YouthVoice program. All youth delegates must attend a Board of County Commissioner's meeting and submit a photo of themselves taken with their County Commissioners. YouthVoice, which takes place at the NCACC's Annual Conference, offers sessions that help youth delegates gain a better understanding of what county governments do and the role of commissioners as the governing body for counties, and provides multiple opportunities for youth and county officials to connect. NCACC invites delegates aged 14-19 from each of NC's 100 NC Counties. County Commissioners will have an opportunity to meet with Promise and other youth delegates at a special lunch at the NCACC Conference on Saturday, August 23.
Promise is 15 years old and has been involved with Durham County 4-H for three years. Promise has been a highly engaged member of 4-H, participating in a number of clubs, camps, and service activities. She served as the secretary for her 4-H Middle Grounds Garden Club last year. This year she was elected as the 2025-2026 4-H North Central District Secretary and will be serving alongside youth from other counties in the district. Promise is also an active member of the Durham 4-H Teen Council and Girl Scouts. In addition, Promise has been involved with Kids Voting as a Civic Leadership Intern creating Election Guides and running voting sites. She has helped organize the 4-H Kids Voting Election Day Celebrations. In her free time, Promise enjoys volunteering with different organizations in the Durham community such as homeless outreach programs organized through her church. She als...
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