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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Ann started volunteering with 4-H more than 11 years ago with the Yankee Hill Kids club. She moved to the South Prairie Wranglers club when it started, which is now Lancaster County 4-H's largest club (currently with 67 members) and is a Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence. She is an assistant leader and has helped with foods, clothing, and rabbit projects. Ann is currently president of 4-H Council and has contributed to the Council's food booth at the Lancaster County Super Fair.
"I grew up in 4-H and realize the importance that 4-H gives kids and adults to have a 'hands on' experience for leadership and real-life relationships needed in this day and age to succeed," Ann says. "My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is working hand in hand with the kids, whether it is to complete a project for fair or while side by side with them at the food booth promoting 4-H. Each time they succeed, it is well worth seeing the pride in their faces."