4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Class of 2018
Cathy Eathington, Fulton County, served as leader of Avondale 4-H Club for 40 years. Her four sons are 4-H alumni and now she is enjoying being a 4-H grandma.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT 4G STEM CAMP Larry Hill, Mason County, has been a part of 4-H since he was a member. His roles have included club leader, fair board member, and beef superintendent.
This summer, 35 young women and nine teachers participated in the fifth annual 4G STEM Camp (Girls + Games + Gadgets = Genius). One of the main goals of the camp is to introduce girls to careers in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Participants visited multiple sites over four days: Jump Simulation, Advanced Medical Transport, CSE Software, Caterpillar, University of Illinois - Springfield Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon, and The Nature Conservancy in Illinois.
Special Thanks to Our Longstanding Leaders
Dan Keyt, Peoria County, is a 30 year volunteer. His roles include goat superintendent, archery instructor, robotics team co-leader, and treasurer of the foundation.
Kelly Stuber, Tazewell County, is the Dog 4-H Special Interest Club leader and superintendent where she has grown the department in numbers and skills. FULTON, MASON, PEORIA, TAZEWELL 6 YEAR IN REVIEW 2018
FULTON COUNTY Bruce Spangler, Checkrow Volunteers Sharon Spangler, Checkrow Volunteers Charlotte Ann Myers, Canton Luckettes Craig Porter, Pleasant Spacemakers Linda Porter, Pleasant Spacemakers Cindy Ellis, Smithfield Up and Coming Lisa Miller, Smithfield Up and Coming Heidi Putman, Canton Luckettes MASON COUNTY Jamie Harp, Peaceful Valley PEORIA COUNTY Carol Cowser, Laura Winners Fred Rosenbohm, Neighbor Kids Cathy Stahl, Edelstein Eager Beavers TAZEWELL COUNTY Darlene Curry, Green Valley Toilers George Gerrietts, Green Valley Toilers Vivian Gerrietts, Green Valley Toilers Vera Betzelberger, 4-H Forever! Judy McFarland, Shamrocks
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