Heart of 4-H Award Winner: Cathy Plager

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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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May 2014
Cathy Plager
Cathy Plager holding 4-H balloons and a certificate.
Cathy Plager

A 4-H volunteer for eight years, Cathy has helped in a variety of ways, including:

  • parent volunteer with the 4-H Explorers and Pick-a-Pig 4-H clubs
  • 4-H Council member (has helped with Council activities such 4-H Achievement Night, Chicken Dinner fundraiser at Super Fair and 4-H Food Booth at Super Fair)
  • 4-H Council representative on the Extension Board
  • Clover College instructor and helper
  • Table Setting Contest volunteer

"I like being a 4-H volunteer because of the wonderful lifelong impact that is grown in youth," says Cathy. "When youth accomplish their goals in 4-H, their faces show what their heart is feeling. My favorite experiences as a 4-H volunteer is being part of the excitement of the Lancaster County Super Fair. There is such a tremendous amount of learning that takes place, that it is fun to be around. The staff at Lancaster County Extension are tremendous people and help create a welcoming environment for anyone interested in volunteering."