In November Hopkins County was able to take two youth delegates in the 4-H Issues Conference. Both youths who attended were new to the conference and had little expectations as to what the conference would look like or what they would gain from it. What they did know is that 4-H issues were geared towards getting them thinking about real-life problems and what role they played in them. As the conference began I saw the youth start to develop a sense of belonging and then even a sense of leadership. As the weekend went on they began speaking up about what they felt was right and how they thought problems should be solved in the areas they were working on. Along with becoming more present in the group and using their critical thinking skills, they also started to become servant leaders. While at Issues youth had the chance to make no-sew blankets for hospitals and nursing homes. The youth of Hopkins County jumped right in and began making them as fast as they could. As the week drew to an end I saw the transformation of two 4-Hers who were a little confused about what they were actually attending the conference for, to becoming young adults with a passion to go out and change the world.