Lancaster County 4-H presents a Heart of 4-H Award to a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer each month in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
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A volunteer for seven years, Analisa is co-leader for the Fusion 4-H’ers club which has been a Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence for four years (which means it meets criteria outlined by the State 4-H Office) and an Outstanding 4-H Club for four years (which is based on member participation at the Lancaster County Super Fair). She has helped with all the club’s community service projects, including helping at Kiwanis Karnival. Analisa has also volunteered in various ways at the Super Fair, including working at the 4-H food stand.
“I like being a 4-H volunteer because it gives me the opportunity to pass on the great experiences and life learning opportunities I experienced as a 4-H’er,” she says. “I like seeing the kids take on a challenge, learning life skills or practical skills that will benefit them for years to come. My favorite part of being a 4-H volunteer is teaching sewing. There are so few in my generation that learned to sew and therefore there are even fewer of this generation that can have the satisfaction of creating a garment or quilt from the scratch. I love seeing them succeed every time we add a new skill, and how their creativity blossoms.”