Cecil County Extension Office – 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton MD 21921
Telephone 410-996-5280 *** Fax: 410-996-5285
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Dear Cecil County 4-H Organizational Leader:
The University of Maryland Extension, in order to maintain in compliance with Federal
Affirmative Action guidelines, must obtain assurance from all clubs with whom it works that they
follow non-discriminatory practices based on race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual
orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. Certification of non-discrimination can
be achieved by signing and returning one completed copy of this letter to the Cecil County
Extension (4-H) Office, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton MD 21921.
The Federal requirements further state that if such certification is not provided, the
organization must be notified in writing that University of Maryland Extension can no longer give
assistance. We want to continue, and even strengthen, the fine working relationship with your
club.
We respectfully request your understanding in this matter and assure you that we
appreciate your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
April Hall Barczewski
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Cecil County
This will certify that ___________________________________ (Name of Club) has a policy of open
membership and does not follow discriminatory practices on the basis of race, color, gender,
disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
Signature:_______________________________
Title/Office:___________________________
Date:___________________________________
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity
and expression.