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April 5, 2020
Issue No. 13
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Churchville’s Mary Hull honored for more than 40 years of 4-H volunteerism On Tuesday, March 10, in recognition dropped me off early in the morning, and of her volunteerism through 4-H, and we didn’t get back until late at night. She service to the youth of Monroe County, does things out of the goodness of her Churchville resident Mary Hull was heart and always encourages people to recognized by proclamation at the meet- have fun. I have known Mary for a long ing of the Monroe County Legislature. time and would not be where I am today Friends and family were present as Hull without her help.” accepted the honor for her 40-plus years Molly’s mom, Kate Krotz, has this to of service in 4-H. say about Hull, “Mary sees the potential As stated in the proclamation, “Mary all kids have. She uses her life and 4H exHull is one of the leaders and mentors periences to help the county 4H program. that ensures our youth are in good She believes in the motto “to make the hands. She started her journey with best better.” She is a positive role model 4-H as a youth member but would to all who meet her. She leads by example, return as a young adult to help give a creating a positive environment at all new generation the sense of belonging times. She has a phenomenal impact on and generosity that she had discovered. the 4H program stressing education in Mary has dedicated her life to ensuring the atmosphere of fun. She creates a safe, future generations are provided with inclusive environment at all times.” the care and knowledge to grow into Each year, state 4-H programs nomisuccessful leaders.” nate an outstanding individual volunteer Through personal accounts and through the 4-H Salute to Excellence recommendations from peers, 4-H Awards. The Outstanding Lifetime Volmembers, parunteer Award is ents, and alumni, awarded to volthere is plenty unteers that have of evidence of had a demonstraHull’s guidance bly positive imand exemplary pact on the lives conduct with 4-H, of 4-H youth, such notably the Monas the ability to roe County 4-H work with young Horse Program. people in a way Volunteer 4that promotes H leader Niki youth empowerWhilden says in ment, decisionher nomination making, problemof Hull for the solving, meeting New York State challenges, and 4-H Outstanding mastery. Lifetime VolunFurthermore, teer Award, “I a nominee must met Mrs. Hull as be dedicated to a teen 4-H mem- Mary Hull has given 40+ years of service to 4-H. youth/adult partber myself 30 nerships and deyears ago. She was a leader of another veloping mentor-learner relationships, as horse club in our county and was always well as promoting innovative approaches present at county equine events. Mary’s to engaging new youth and increasing welcoming and kind demeanor helps diversity among participants. Also imporboth children and horses feel at ease tant is the dedication to providing a safe around her. She is an amazing teacher and inclusive environment for youth. to our youth, as she understands how The award is given to an individual to keep activities fun, challenging, and who has spent 10 or more years as a 4-H safe for all involved, at all levels and volunteer. As this year’s winner of the ages.” award in New York State, Hull will be While accolades come from all corners honored in a ceremony at the New York of the county, experiences with Hull’s State Fair. generosity of time, knowledge, and love Marcha Graffin, parent to a former of 4-H are very personal for some, like member of Hull’s club says, “It is really twelve-year-old Posh Ponies 4-H Club impossible to put into words the deep member Molly Krotz. impact Mary had on us. It was so much Krotz says, “She (Hull) has helped me more than just 4-H. It was the value of on multiple occasions that really matter serving others, the impact you can make to me. The one that stands out most on the world around you, the foundations recently was my trip to State Fair for of developing good people, techniques for Horse Judging competition. Last year getting people to connect with each other she brought me to state horse judging so you can build a stronger community. when my mom had to work. My mom Maybe the most significant thing we got
Shown (l-r) are 4-H Program Leader Susan Coyle, Mary Hull, Monroe County Legislator Steve Brew, and CCE-Monroe Executive Director Andrea Lista. from Mary is knowing she genuinely cared about us, about every kid and parent in her club.” Hull’s 4-H roots run deep. Since her youth, Hull has been continuously connected to 4-H in Monroe County. “I was in 4-H as a kid,” says Hull, “I always thought that I’d want to get involved with it as an adult leader because I loved it.” The Monroe County 4-H Program, especially the club portion, would not exist without volunteers who recognize that positive youth development is an investment in our community’s future.
The Monroe County 4-H Program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth aged five to 19 who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about things that interest them. Learn more at http://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/4-h-youth-development. Provided information and photos
Hull with Kate (left) and Molly Krotz (right). Molly is a member of the Posh Ponies 4-H Club.