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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Laurie has volunteered with the South Prairie Wranglers 4-H Club rabbit project for five years, and recently became rabbit project club leader. Laurie has been on the Lancaster County 4-H Rabbit Volunteers in Program Service (VIPS) Committee for three years and currently serves as vice president. She assists with the spring rabbit shows and fall rabbit clinics. Laurie also helps with the 4-H Rabbit Shows at the Lancaster County Super Fair and is a co-superintendent of the Rabbit Quiz and Rabbit Races.
Laurie was nominated by Shari Green and Cindy Zimmer. Shari says, "She is a dedicated 4-H leader, volunteering many tireless hours with the rabbit project area at the Lancaster County Fair. Laurie is always willing to take on volunteer duties others might not want to do, such as writing comments at fair, ordering food, etc." Cindy says, "Laurie is a great leader. She goes above and beyond to help kids learn about rabbits."
Laurie says, "I want to help our youth succeed with their projects and grow independently. Being a 4-H volunteer is very rewarding and fun. The friendships that have been made are priceless. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer has been watching the youth grow and mature into mentors themselves, helping the younger or new 4-H youth with projects, support, and friendship."