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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Pat began volunteering for 4-H about 49 years ago as a club leader. Her daughter, Kim was active in 4-H at the time. In the 1970s, Kim assisted in writing environmental curriculum for 4-H. Both have continued to help with various 4-H activities to this day. Since 2003, they have been superintendents of the Lancaster County Fair 4-H General Areas (which includes posters, banners, Consumer Management, Citizenship, Entomology and more). Previously they assisted with county fair 4-H Home Environment.
Pat and Kim also help at the Nebraska State Fair in the 4-H Home Environment, Horticulture and Food areas. They recently participated in a state 4-H Web site development focus group.
For many years, they have volunteered with the annual earth wellness festival for 5th graders.