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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Keith has been a 4-H volunteer for 11 years as leader of the Flying Hoofs 4-H club, member of the Horse VIPS committee, and superintendent of various horse classes at the Lancaster County Fair. He was overall horse superintendent for three years.
In addition, he was a member of 4-H Council for four years (he just finished his term) and was Council president and 4-H liaison to the Lancaster County Extension Board for three of those years.
"My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was the chance to work with more than 100 of Lancaster County's finest youth," says Keith. "To help them learn and to learn from them. It's like being a part of a huge family, providing opportunities, teaching, learning and caring."
"My favorite County Fair experiences are the smiles, the tears, the accomplishments, the pride in the parents faces and the Walking Tacos!" he adds.
Keith lives in Hickman with his wife Renay. Their daughter Kaleena is a recent 4-H alum. He relaxes by playing drums, riding his motorcycle and scuba diving.