LaSalle County 4-H members celebrate accomplishments

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Posted 12/14/17

LA SALLE CO. - University of Illinois Extension 4-H members and volunteers recently enjoyed celebrating their many accomplishments at the LaSalle County Annual Awards banquet sponsored by the 4-H Federation group.

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LaSalle County 4-H members celebrate accomplishments

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LA SALLE CO. - University of Illinois Extension 4-H members and volunteers recently enjoyed celebrating their many accomplishments at the LaSalle County Annual Awards banquet sponsored by the 4-H Federation group. The banquet, held at Pitstick banquet center in Ottawa, included a magic show and buffet dinner along with the awards ceremony.

Among the awards presented to clubs and individuals for their many accomplishments were: 

Club progress awards - Corn Belt Kids, Dimmick Braves, Fox River Warriors and South Prairie Pioneers for demonstrating progress towards goals and completing reporting.

Triple Crown awards - Dimmick Braves and South Prairie Pioneers clubs for meeting progress requirements for three consecutive years.

Award of Excellence - Corn Belt Kids, Dimmick Braves, Hustling Hoppers, Pouncing Panthers, South Prairie Pioneers for complete a level of the Standards of Excellence.

Clubs that participated in the National 4-H week promotion in October were recognized also. Dimmick Braves was awarded the Most Creative, Fox River Warriors received the Best County Display award and South Prairie Pioneers was the Top Winner.

Some of the individual awards included Outstanding Secretary Award - Mathew Rich of Dimmick Braves and Outstanding Treasurer Award - Rylan Kerper of Dimmick Braves.

Individual club members who represented a high level of leadership and participation in club meetings and activities were recognized as Top 5 award recipients. Leaders selected the members and shared stories of each members accomplishments throughout the past 4-H year. Top 5 recipients were: Kelby Swanson, Shaylee Swanson, Emmy Taylor, Andrea Bradner, Maryn Ellis, Cole Haynes, Erin Leschewski, Claire Stillwell, Hunter McAlpine, Madi McAlpine, Levi Maierhofer, Ethan Robson, Bekah Drysdale, Ben Kaschke, Isabel Kaschke, Shley Passwater, Austin Passwater, Kassidy Brady, Mackenzie Brady, Brady Mudge, Madeline Rose Mudge, Mathew Rich, Hallie Kiper, Emma Pillion, Be Shugrue, Hannah Szobar, Hayley Thompson, Kameron Hasings, Addie Titzel, Tyler Angus, Alyssa Miskell, Meghan Penoyer, Amber Shiffbauer, Aly Uteg, Blaire Collins, Martha Hoffman, Miriam Hoffman, Julia Krueger, Karly Reel, Gary Duffield, Nathan Hicks, Katelyn Leix, Alexis Bubela, Riley Kroll, Greyson Marincic, Ellie Radtke, Henry Alexander, Lily Hladovcak, Steven Haladvcak, Kate Passwater and Allison Scheib.

A special highlight of the evening was a presentation by Miriam Hoffman, who recently attended the National 4-H Congress Celebration in Atlanta, Ga. and received recognition for her Project Mastery Award representing LaSalle County 4-H. Hoffman shared stories of her experiences and encouraged more 4-H youth to apply for this award.

The LaSalle County Extension and 4-H program recognized the recipient of the “Friend of 4-H” award, Terri Sancken, who was chosen as the 2017 Friend of 4-H recipient. Sancken is a very active volunteer leading the Brookfield Indians community club as well as the Advanced Robotics SPIN Club. She is also an active member of the fundraising campaign committee, Friends of Extension and 4-H. She is always available to assist in or out of the Extension office, at workshops and events. The LaSalle county Extension is very appreciative and proud to have her as a volunteer.

After an enjoyable evening, 4-H members are now busy with club activates and working on projects for the new 4-H year.

For more information, please call University of Illinois Extension, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit at (815) 433-0707. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.