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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She has volunteered with 4-H for more than 12 years. For many years, she was leader of the Star City Llama 4-H club and superintendent for the Lancaster County Fair 4-H llama show. She continues to be an all-around helper. She also volunteers with Polk County 4-H because several llama families live in that area.
"I like being a 4-H volunteer because it gives me an opportunity to be involved with today's youth, who are our future," says Eunice. "My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was the very first 4-H llama show at the Lancaster County Fair. My 'kids'--as I affectionately call all my 4-H'ers--did so well with their llamas and I was so proud of them and their accomplishments that I was moved to tears. Also at that function, I received my very own 4-H T-shirt--a coveted item because I always wanted to be a 4-H'er."
Eunice is also a member of the Nebraska Llama Association (she served on the board for several years) and has been superintendent of the Nebraska State Fair open class llama show for ten years. She volunteers for many llama functions throughout the year. In addition to her llama-related volunteer work, Eunice has served as secretary for the Lincoln Iris Society for about ten years.