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Individuals seeking to transfer into the West Virginia 4-H All Stars from another state must notify the organization and pay life member dues. Proof of prior induction, such as a membership card or ceremony program, is required.

Eligible transfers may come from past or present All Star chapters in the following states:

• Maryland (1921)

• Virginia (1922)

• Rhode Island (1928)

• Massachusetts (1929)

• Tennessee (1948)

• Mississippi (1950)

• New Hampshire (1954)

Currently, only West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland have active chapters. Tennessee maintains an All Star membership but is no longer part of the Interstate organization. While New England chapters have been inactive for years, transfers are still be possible.

A native of Taylor County, where he graduated from Grafton High School in 2000.  Chad received a BA in Political Science, a Master of Public Administration, and an MA in Public History - all from West Virginia University.  Chad began working as a faculty member with the WVU Extension Service in 2011 in the Community Resources & Economic Development Program.  In 2012, he joined the West Virginia 4-H faculty as Extension Historian & Archivist, and eventually took on the duties of Operations & Outreach Coordinator at WVU Jackson's Mill.  Chad was inducted as a WV 4-H All Star from Lewis County at OMC in 2016.  He currently works as a 4-H Extension Specialist for Virginia 4-H, and loves interacting with members, volunteers, employees, and fellow All Stars on both sides of the border.

Locke Wysong, a native of Charles Town, Jefferson County, WV. He earned his BS in Animal and Veterinary Science and a MPA (Public Administration) from West Virginia University. Having grown up on his family farm and also understanding the importance of giving back to one’s community, he began his career in public service as a Regional Representative for WV Governor Bob Wise before running for office and serving as a Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates for Jefferson County’s 58th District. Upon deciding to leave public office, he served as a Regional Representative for WV State Auditor Glen Gainer before transitioning in 2011 to the private sector as a small business owner. For the past 13 years, he has represented American National Insurance Co. as a Multi-Line Agent specializing in Farm/Ag and Commercial insurance. Currently licensed in WV, VA, MD and KY, he has vast experience in the risk management assessments needed to protect his clients for their future success. His years of experience in both agriculture and public service has helped him continue working with his father and sister in running Wysong Farm, a small cow/calf operation, outside of Charles Town. Locke comes from a family of 4-Hers and grew up in the Jefferson Co. 4-H program. Along with his sister, he received his All Star pin as a leader/volunteer at the 2013 AllStar Conference held at Jackson’s Mill. Currently, Locke is in his 25th year as a 4-H volunteer in Jefferson Co. and camp counselor at Tri-County 4-H Camp in Hedgesville. Recently elected as the Scribe of the WV 4-H All Stars, Locke just completed five years as Editor of The Torch. He continues his volunteer service as President of the WVU Jefferson Co. Extension Services Committee, President of the Jefferson Co. 4-H Leaders’ Association and Vice-President of the Jefferson Co. 4-H Foundation. Locke serves as Chairman of the Charles Town Board of Zoning Appeals, a member of the Jefferson Co, Fair Board of Directors and was recently appointed as a member of the WVU Extension Service Visiting Committee.

Jordan has proudly served as Treasurer of the WV 4-H All Stars for the past four years. As a lifelong 4-Her, he’s deeply involved in both Raleigh County and statewide programs. From counseling at County Camp, Code Camp, and Alpha II to lending a hand at Teen Leader Weekend, Dance Weekend, and other county camps when needed, Jordan is always ready to step in and support 4-H youth. During his college years, he also served as an ECI, continuing his commitment to giving back. Outside of 4-H, Jordan works as the Director of Social Determinants of Health for Aetna Better Health of West Virginia. In this role, he helps improve the lives of Medicaid and foster care members across the state. One of his proudest accomplishments has been creating a scholarship benefit through Aetna that has helped hundreds of kids attend 4-H camps and activities—making sure even more young people get the chance to experience what 4-H has to offer. Jordan credits 4-H with shaping who he is today and is excited to keep giving back to the WV 4-H All Stars.

Faith grew up in Raleigh County and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley West Virginia in 2020. After that, Faith moved to Morgantown to attend West Virginia University and study Environmental and Energy Resources Management. While working on the undergraduate degree, Faith was a Resident Assistant, active member of the WVU Collegiate 4-H Club as well as the president during the 2022-2023 academic year. Faith also greatly enjoyed going to WVU basketball games, particularly women's basketball games. A second degree was sought out, a Masters of Science in Energy Environments with a focus on water resources and the flood problem in West Virginia. Faith loved connecting school studies to the 4-H experience by teaching campers about citizen science and helping coordinate the river cleanup service project at annual 4-H adult homecoming weekend. Faith now lives in Cross Lanes, West Virginia and is working with the department of health to ensure drinking water throughout the state is adequate. When presented with free time Faith enjoys chasing waterfalls, walks through town, antique shops, and porch sitting. Faith was inducted into the WV 4-H All Stars with the Class of 2020.