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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After being a helping parent for two years, Terri became co-leader of the Western Pride 4-H horse club last year.
Her daughter, Jamie, nominated Terri for the award, saying, "She is always working for the benefit of the club. She has organized our group and made it more enjoyable. She has also been putting out monthly newsletters and much more." Jamie, age 15, is a member of Western Pride and her brother Derek, age 18, is a former member.
The 2002 County Fair was Terri's first year as a volunteer. "I realized how much work there was to be done and how much fun it was to work as a team," Terri said. She enjoyed "watching the entire group, including parents, work together for one goal." Terri likes being a 4-H volunteer because she feels she can help make a difference in the lives of youth. Her favorite part of last year's fair was watching the children cheer each other on.
Terri and her husband, Greg, own and operate Whisler Aviation in Seward. Terri also finds time to volunteer at their church, but unfortunately they haven't had a vacation in eight years! They do find occasional time to relax, and Terri enjoys any movie with Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock or Mel Gibson.