“Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H club members, 50 volunteers joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame recently at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.
Inductees from 38 counties established a legacy totaling 1,318 years of service to 4-H. More than 250 family members and friends attended the 12th annual event.
The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. “These leaders have made exceptional contributions to the lives of Missouri 4-H members and we are proud to honor their service,” said Chris Willow, advancement coordinator for the foundation.
“Our University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth faculty and staff work in partnership with our volunteers to see they have the support needed to empower youth to succeed as future leaders,” said Alison Copeland, interim director of the MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. “Dedicated faculty and staff, committed volunteers, and spirited 4-H’ers will continue to learn and grow together to help our youth and communities thrive.”
The event is sponsored by FCS Financial and the Missouri State Fair in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation.
2018 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees include Darline* and Kenneth Nold; Renae and Keith Stumpe; Jack and Betty Purinton; Charles “Chuck” Beery*; Beverly Bryant; Teresa Culwell; Ed and Tammy Riney; Maurine Bodenhausen; Joyce Newcomb; John and Barbara Holtzclaw; Sandra Stewart; Jim and Becky Carlson; Sam Williams and Pam CoxWilliams; Sharon Fennewald; Janice Perry; Martie and Gerald* Zumbrunnen; Dale and Donna Wickstrom; Frances Elkins;
Pat Shultz; Elizabeth “Beth” Maggert; Dixie Wolf; Betty Stark; Rex Wood; David and Suzi Beck; Kent O’Bryan; Lois Spencer; Patricia Korman; Rosemary Fechtel; Shari Niemeyer; Melissa Henderson; Ellen Schnakenberg; Debbie Hodges; Willa Jean Richards; Rhonda Luther; James “Jim” and Karen Deutsch; David and RaElla Wiggins; Kenny Wilson; and Cathy Engelage.
*Posthumous award.
