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 serice. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
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Married for 37 years, the Suings began volunteering for 4-H when their three children joined 4-H.
Barb was leader of the Creative Towngirls 4-H club for 16 years, was a 4-H Recruiter, has been 4-H Food Superintendent at the Lancaster County Fair for 25 years and has been a longtime volunteer at the Nebraska State Fair.
Ron was leader of the Hills Heroes 4-H club for 6 years, has taught Rocketry at Clover College for 10 years, has been 4-H Engineering Superintendent at the County Fair for 20 years, was Aerospace Superintendent at the State Fair for many years, and has taught and judged Rocketry throughout the state.
The couple also sponsors plaques at the County Fair.
"I like watching our youth grow up and maybe be something more than they may have been without your support and/or advice," says Barb. Ron says he likes to keep busy -- right now he has enough to do he will have to live to 135 years old. Barb adds, "Our favorite 4-H experience is attempting to stay young with the children and watching our own eight grandchildren participate."