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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Debbie has been one of the 4-H Food Superintendents at the Lancaster County Fair for more than 20 years. She was leader of the Needles and Noodles 4-H club for 11 years and has served two years on 4-H Council.
"Working and learning with young people is exciting when you see them succeed and take pride in what they've accomplished," says Debbie. "Being a lifelong learner is important to me. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was the wonderful group of moms I got to know with the Needles and Noodles group. They would stay and often help at our meetings, so it was one big caring group. They even had a baby shower for me!"
Debbie lives in Lincoln with her husband Gary. Their four children are 4-H alumni. She also volunteers with Bright Lights, Boy Scouts, East High Band and her church.