Lancaster County 4-H thanks all volunteers for helping make a difference!

April 2007 Heart of 4-H Award Winner

Roberta Sandhorst

Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Roberta Sandhorst as winner of April’s “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.

Roberta has been a 4-H volunteer for seven years: five years as leader of the Sunshine club (which her daughter was a member of) and two years as leader of the Friends 4 Ever club. Roberta has also been a Clover College instructor, assisted with horticulture exhibits at the Lancaster County Fair, and volunteered at the 4-H Food Booth at county fair.

Elise Kreikemeier, a member of Friends 4 Ever, nominated her, saying, "Roberta helps us to understand what we’re working on. She is very patient with us. She does fun activities with us like passing kitchen objects under the table and guessing what they are."

Roberta says, "I like being a 4-H volunteer because I like that 4-H focuses on life skills, community service and leadership among others. My club members enjoy literally everything we do which makes being a leader so rewarding and enjoyable. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was taking the club to the County Fair to see their exhibits on display. We also spent a lot of time looking at other exhibits and getting great ideas!"

In addition to volunteering for 4-H, Roberta volunteers as a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Master Gardener and in the Bell Choir at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Congratulations to the Roberta. Volunteers like her are indeed the heart of 4-H!