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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Rod Hollman is a longtime supporter of 4-H through a variety of roles, including: leader of the Lone Star 4-H livestock club 1974-89 | President of Lancaster County 4-H Council in the '80s and ex officio member on the Extension Board (he was involved when the current building at 444 Cherrycreek Road was built) | member of the Lancaster County Ag Society for more than 20 years -- 8 years as president (he was involved when the Lancaster Building at the old State Fairgrounds was built and when the Lancaster Event Center was built), | member of the Nebraska State Fair Board for nearly seven years in the '90s | has served as superintendent for 4-H and open class beef shows, and overall livestock superintendent at the Lancaster County Fair | has served as superintendent for open class beef show and overall livestock superintendent at the Nebraska State Fair.
He says, "I like being a 4-H volunteer because I always liked helping youth. I like the enthusiasm they have for their projects. My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer is watching how the youth develop. I continually see past members of my club who are now successful livestock producers and business owners, and I believe their experience in 4-H played a part in their success."