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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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Mary has been one of the superintendents of the 4-H general areas at the Lancaster County Super Fair for six years. General areas includes posters, entrepreneurship, citizenship, Quilt Quest and animal static exhibits. She has also volunteered at the 4-H food stand at Super Fair.
“I like to give back to an organization that meant so much to me in my youth,” Mary says. “My leadership skills, which I have used in various organizations over the years, come from lessons learned in my 4-H club. I enjoy all aspects of what I do at the county fair. I think the day the kids turn in their projects is my favorite time. I like meeting them and getting the opportunity to praise them on the work they have done. Of course, I must mention the 4-H members who help with all the paperwork and the ribbons after our judges are finished — they are some of the best examples of what 4-H does for the youth of our county.”