Bates County 4-H Leaders and Members were honored at the annual Recognition Celebration held Sunday afternoon, November 7, 2010, at the First Christian Church in Butler. Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, presided over the event, the focus of which was the presentation of awards for 4-H achievement this past year.
In recognition of National 4-H Week, Rachel Brown announced that window display awards were given to the Hudson Hustlers 4-H club for first place, the Summit Go Getters 4-H club for second place, and the Woodland 4-H club for third place. Alan Mundey recognized those leaders with milestone years. Ruth Austin received her fifteen year pin. Brenda Doody, Bates County Extension Office Manager, recognized all club leaders and presented pins to those for specific number of years they had served as volunteer leaders. Doody presented Community Service Awards to Busy Beavers (purple seal), and County Line, Hudson Hustlers and Summit Go-Getters (silver seals). Connie Schaller of Butler was recognized with the Friend of 4-H Award for her work with Bates County 4-H’ers.
During the remainder of the program, several 4-H members were honored for their achievements this past year.
Honorees are as follows:
Honorees are as follows:
Project Medal honorees:
Ella Armentrout...Archery
Erin Armentrout...Cake Decorating
Morgan Bradley...Leadership
Rachel Brown...Computer
Colt Cumpton...Sheep, Photography
Alex Jenkins...Public Adventures
Allison Jenkins...Home Environment
Noah Long...Country Cured Hams, Wood Science
Sammy Long...Arts & Crafts
Sarah Long...Arts & Crafts, Sewing
John Tarvin...Goat
Mike Tarvin...Poultry
David Warfield, Jr. ...Arts & Crafts
State Horse Judging Awards: Junior Team: Reba Colin, Hally Dolbow, Lena Dolbow, Kirstyn Eckhoff, James Fischer, Taylor Fischer, Kate Knox, Daisy Miller, and Shaylee Terry
State Livestock Judging Awards: Junior Team: Reba Colin, Taylor Fischer, John Tarvin, & Mike Tarvin Senior Team: Colt Cumpton, Jesse Mackeprang, Trey Mareth, & Maggie Massey
Other State Contests:
Fashion Review: Erin Armentrout & Brooke Popplewell
Fashion Review: Erin Armentrout & Brooke Popplewell
Secretary's Record Book: Reba Colin
Treasurer's Record Book: Taylor Fischer
Danforth "I Dare You" Award: Alex Jenkins
Chamber of Commerce Sweepstakes Award: Hudson Hustlers 4-H Club.
4-H Jacket Awards: Mike Tarvin & David Warfield, Jr.
Outstanding 4-H Member: Alex Jenkins
Junior Leader Pins: Rachel Brown
Teen Leader Pins: Jake Mackeprang & Jesse Mackeprang
Bates County 4-H Scholarship: Natoshia Minor
Jeffrey Laughlin Scholarship: Ben Brown
Pan Evans Scholarship: Ben Brown & Natoshia Minor
Congratulations to all Bates County 4-H'ers for all of their hard work this past year.
Bates County 4-H would like to thank the following businesses for their contributions: Osage Valley Electric Cooperative; Bates County Farm Bureau; DSWA Certified Public Accountants, Butler Chamber of Commerce; and FCS Financial Services. A special thank you goes to the First Christian Church of Butler for allowing 4-H to use its facility.
Alan J. Mundey, Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist, presents Ruth Austin her 15 year milestone leader award.
Connie Schaller receives Friend of 4-H Award from Marcia Jenkins.
Sherry Warfield honors Alex Jenkins with the Danforth “I Dare You” award.
Brian Schrock, representing FCS Financial, presents the Jacket Award to Mike Tarvin and David Warfield, Jr.
Alex Jenkins honored by Ben Brown for 4-H Member of the Year.
Natoshia Minor receives the Bates County 4-H Scholarship from Alan Mundey.
Ben Brown accepts the Laughlin Memorial Scholarship from Carla Armentrout.
Natoshia Minor and Ben Brown receive the Pat Evans Memorial Scholarship from Chris Cumpton.
Hudson Hustlers 4-H proudly display the Butler Chamber of Commerce award.
submitted by Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist 660-679-4167
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