Dr. Carl Hurley, “America’s Funniest Professor” will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2014 Kentucky 4-H Homecoming.
In less than a month, 4-H friends, alumni and supporters will gather for the 2014 Kentucky 4-H Homecoming. Will you be there?
This year’s Homecoming will offer a special treat. The Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Carl Hurley, motivational humorist and entertainer who has earned the title of “America’s Funniest Professor” will be the keynote speaker. Many will recognize Dr. Hurley’s name from his appearances on television and radio, some will recognize him as the banquet speaker at Kentucky 4-H Week in the 1980’s.
Carl Hurley, drawing from his roots in the tradition of such other American humorists as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor, delights audiences with his reflections on life as viewed by a native of Appalachia with a singular sense of the absurd. Part of a family of natural-born storytellers from the hills of Laurel County, Kentucky, Hurley combines his innate skills as a yarn-spinner with the expressiveness of a great comic actor. With an impish giggle on his lips and a benign twinkle in his eye, Hurley spreads an infectious form of fun that is often outrageous yet always good-natured and clean.
“We are delighted to reconnect Dr. Hurley to Kentucky 4-H and to take our Homecoming program to the next level,” said Pam Rowsey Larson, 4-H Homecoming Chairwoman. “Homecoming is becoming a great 4-H tradition, giving 4-H friends, alumni, and supporters the opportunity to reflect back on the memories, people, and experiences they enjoyed in 4-H.”
4-H Homecoming is open to everyone and because it’s the people in attendance and the memories shared that help to make Homecoming fun, it’s time to make your plans to join in NOW! Think about it, a great occasion to connect with friends while helping to assure a bright future for the organization that helped you become who you are today. It does not get any better than that!
The 4th Annual Kentucky 4-H Homecoming is Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 PM at the University of Kentucky’s E. S. Good Barn in Lexington. Activities include a reception, dinner (sponsored by the Kentucky Cattlemen Association), program, 4-H memorabilia, historic slide show and lots of photos. Tickets are $40 per person, please RSVP by May 30th at Noon.
What you should know:
– Tickets for the event are $40 per person; please RSVP by May 30th at Noon.
– The dress for the 4-H Homecoming is casual.
– Need a hotel? The 4-H Homecoming headquarters hotel is the Holiday Inn Express, Downtown at the University, located at 1000 Export Street. We have a block of rooms set-a-side for $124.00 plus tax, this rate is good until May 16th, and includes complimentary breakfast. Please make reservations by calling 859-389-6800, use booking code K4H or tell them you are with the Kentucky 4-H Foundation.
– Also, for those that wish to continue visiting after Homecoming, there will be an after party at the Holiday Inn Express.
– Plan to have fun!
To Register:
– On-line click (HERE) to complete the registration and payment information.
– Call Tony at the Kentucky 4-H Foundation – 859- 257-7178
Share your 4-H Memories:
– If you would like submit photos for one of the slide shows, please send digital or scanned photos by May 15th to: Tony.Burnett@uky.edu or for hard copy photos, please mail the photos by May 10th to: Tony Burnett, 212 Scovell Hall, Lexington, KY 40546-0064
– If you have other 4-H memorabilia you want to bring for display during Homecoming, please contact Tony at 859-257-7178 to reserve space.
– The 4-H Foundation accepts donated 4-H memorabilia for displayed at 4-H Homecoming and other 4-H events. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Keith L. Rogers at 270-735-6130 or by email at KeithL.Rogers@uky.edu
We look forward to seeing you at the 2014 Kentucky 4-H Foundation Homecoming Celebration!
