PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSPORT
Advanced Medical Transport has been a constant influence in our health career training programs for several years. This past summer they became a host site for 4G STEM Camp. The participants toured the Peoria facility, learned basic compression-only CPR, and had several hands-on lessons with emergency responder training tools. AMT graciously provided financial support for STEM programming in our unit, compression-only CPR training for our staff and at two of our 4-H Shows, as well as a donation of two portable automated external defibrillators (AED).
SPRING LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Spring Lake Elementary School has been a partner with our SNAP-Education program for many years. In addition to classroom-based nutrition lessons, Extension staff work with the school on the Great Garden Detective program. It includes a school garden, where students learn gardening skills and then enjoy the produce in the school cafeteria. SNAP-Ed also provides lunchroom tastings to encourage youth to try more fruits and vegetables. Other collaborations include Illinois Jr. Chef, establishing a wellness policy, technical assistance with grant applications, National School Lunch and Breakfast program, as well as the farm to school program.
HAVANA NATIONAL BANK
The Havana National Bank has held the annual Mason 4-H Show & Jr. Fair Trophy Winners Banquet for 56 years. Former Bank President Frank Cook started the event. It was his idea to send the ag department loan officer, Ken Emme, to the county fair to photograph award winners. The bank would then frame and present the photos to the 4-Hers at the banquet. Ken emceed the banquet for 41 years. After Ken retired 15 years ago, Gary Mueller stepped into his place. Each year the bank provides a meal, entertainment, and special recognition for the top fair award winners. The program was developed to give youth incentive to continue to do their best with their 4-H projects. It continues to be a well-known community event and is considered an honor to be invited. In addition to the banquet, HNB hosts 4-H window displays and the Federation gingerbread house contest. Gary and many of his co-workers and their children are 4-H alumni and members. FULTON, MASON, PEORIA, TAZEWELL 16 YEAR IN REVIEW 2018
