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

June 2007 Heart of 4-H Award Winner

Chris Stephenson

Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Chris Stephenson as winner of June's "Heart of 4-H Award" in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.

Chris has volunteered with 4-H for over 7 years in many roles: independent Clover Kids project leader; Rabbits R Us 4-H Club project leader--and now co-leader--of the club; member of Rabbit VIPS Committee; County Fair 4-H Rabbit Superintendent; Bucket Calf Superintendent; Clover College instructor; and Wildlife Habitat team coach. She has also assisted with Shooting Sports programs and the County Fair Bicycle Safety Contest.

"I like being a 4-H volunteer because it's a great way to spend quality family time," says Chris. "I learn as much, or more, as the kids do, and it's my way of giving back to a system that has offered so much to me through the years. I get to see the future in the kids I work with, and it's a beautiful future! My favorite experience is seeing the pride the younger 4-H'ers have in their accomplishments and how the older 4-H'ers mature their skills. The skills 4-H'ers learn will be with them their entire lives."

Chris and her family live on an acreage. In addition to volunteering for 4-H, Chris volunteers at Messiah and Holy Savior Lutheran churches, and at Norris Elementary and Middle schools.

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