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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Lincoln Center Kiwanis has supported the 4-H program for over 50 years! Their activities include:
- presenting “Outstanding 4-H Club Awards” to the top 4-H clubs participating in the Lancaster County Super Fair,
- annually awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior active in Lancaster County 4-H,
- sponsoring the annual Kiwanis Karnival, a free, family event, and
- supporting the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center by helping build cabins and with landscaping, including donating, planting and caring for trees.
Many Kiwanis members have been 4-H club leaders and/or Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center board members. The Lincoln Center Kiwanis has also supported the Lancaster County Fair for numerous years, including helping serve the Family Barbecue.
Bill Caldwell, Kiwanis member says, “4-H is the best single investment in youth. My favorite experience volunteering is all activities where youth are excited.”
Kiwanis President Keith Prettyman says, “I like being there for youth — there is no better way to make them understand they are important and valued.”