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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Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Cole Meador of Waverly as winner of the September “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
He goes above and beyond in his duties as an Extension Educator in Saunders County to help the Lancaster County 4-H program. A former Lancaster County Extension staff member, Cole has continued to assist Lancaster County 4-H since his promotion in 2019 to Extension Educator in Saunders County. He helps present at the Agricultural Literacy Festival, teaches Embryology presentations in classrooms, provides various fertile chicken and duck eggs to hatch on 4-H EGG Cam, and assists 4-H staff as needed.
“I enjoy giving back to a program that made me into the person I am today,” Cole says. “I was active in 4-H growing up, which taught me life lessons, the ability to problem solve and give back to my community. It also gave me connections to caring adults. My 4-H experience led me to a career with 4-H and Extension, and I have loved it ever since. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is working with 4-H’ers, volunteers and staff to provide positive experiences that youth learn from and remember their whole lives.”