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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Harry joined 4-H 50 years ago and has volunteered with 4-H for more than 40 years. He started volunteering in Buffalo County and has been a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer for 27 years. He is currently swine project leader with the Rock Creek Ranchers 4-H club and 4-H Swine Superintendent at the Lancaster County Fair.
Harry says, "I like being a 4-H volunteer because it's a very good organization to help kids build a good background for their future in society. They learn what can be done if they want it. My favorite experience was at the county fair, watching the next generation of family members start to show animals."
His eight children and some of his step-children are 4-H alumni. Two of Harry's grandchildren are members of the Rock Creek Ranchers. In addition to volunteering for 4-H, Harry works with the Raymond Volunteer Department.