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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Sandy grew up in 4-H and was a junior leader in Colorado. In Kansas, when her daughter was old enough to join 4-H, Sandy started a 4-H club and was leader for five years. After moving to Nebraska in 1991, her daughter joined a club led by Barb and Ron Suing (who are still active volunteers) and Sandy helped. Sandy has been one of the 4-H Food Superintendents at the Lancaster County Fair for 16 years. She has also volunteered for 4-H at the Kansas and Nebraska State Fairs.
"I like being a 4-H volunteer because I enjoy working with youth of all ages and help them to grow through learning things in areas of their interest," says Sandy. "I love to see when kids learn something new and the excitement of getting their projects done and the honors they win at the fair. I have even learned different ways to do things from the youth and other 4-H leaders."