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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Jay has helped his kids with their 4-H projects for 14 years, and volunteered with 4-H for nearly 12 years. He has helped in a variety of ways: Sheep project leader for Happy Go Lucky 4-H club | Lancaster County Fair 4-H sheep superintendent and/or assistant superintendent | Furnishing livestock for 4-H/FFA judging classes | Helping extensively with set-up of livestock pens at county fair
"I like being a volunteer because I play a critical role in helping teach kids important values such as responsibility and team work – and that hard work and dedication truly pays off," says Jay. "My favorite experience as a volunteer has been watching my two daughters grow up and mature through 4-H over the years."
Jay is a former member of Lancaster County Extension Board and is currently on the Lancaster County Agricultural Society Board of Directors (Fair Board). Jay and his family live in a small community near Lincoln.