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

July 2008 Heart of 4-H Award Winner

Debbie Brandt

Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Debbie Brandt as winner of July's "Heart of 4-H Award" in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Debbie has been one of the 4-H Food Superintendents at the Lancaster County Fair for more than 20 years. She was leader of the Needles and Noodles 4-H club for 11 years and has served two years on 4-H Council.

"Working and learning with young people is exciting when you see them succeed and take pride in what they've accomplished," says Debbie. "Being a lifelong learner is important to me. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was the wonderful group of moms I got to know with the Needles and Noodles group. They would stay and often help at our meetings, so it was one big caring group. They even had a baby shower for me!”

Debbie lives in Lincoln with her husband Gary. Their four children are 4-H alumni. She also volunteers with Bright Lights, Boy Scouts, East High Band and her church.

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