2010 Boone County 4-H Awards & Recognition Program October 30, 2010 Community Building Complex of Boone County University of Illinois Extension 2 The 4-H Pledge I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, And my HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. 3 Welcome Earle Mailand, County Director Pledge to the American Flag Lauren Johnson, Federation President Pledge to the 4-H Flag Brianna Brockmann, Federation Vice President Extension Council Recognition Earle Mailand, County Director Recognition of 4-H Fair Superintendents, 4-H Standing Committee, and Fair Board Members Earle Mailand, County Director Presentation of Awards Refreshments Silent Auction 4 2009-2010 4-H Clubs and Leaders Beaver Valley Clippers Harold Behling (53) Ron Behling (16) Ruth Ann Behling (27) Nathalie Lyford (27) Robert Lyford (50) Boone Farms Steve Ellwanger (6) Ed Mulholland (18) Linda Mulholland (6) Becky Peters (15) Butch Peters (6) Chief Pioneers Cassie Lein (2) Julia Lein (2) Greg Luther (2) County Clovers Heather Halgren (1) John Halgren (1) County Progressors Marilyn Rhode (33) Flora Producers Kris Beever (15) Brian Brockmann (6) Diane Brockmann (5) Laura Nelson (5) Teresa Tice (2) Julie Willis (6) Terry Willis (6) Grasshoppers /Sweet Clover Dawn Carlson (2) Lyn Exner (2) Lynn Saso (21) Ann Turner (47) Gary Turner (50) Kingdom Seekers Becky Brinkmeier (10) Donna Gill (6) Scott Gill (6) LeRoy Commandoes Kari Binski (4) Diane Cleland (17) Patricia Edwards (6) Liz Fiorenza (6) Stephanie Freimund (5) Steven Freimund (5) Brenda Kastning (17) Deanna Larson (24) Gayle Kruckenberg (1) Dawn Mitchell (4) Keith Mitchell (7) Cindee Robinson (27) Barb Sager (15) Paula Sheedlo (2) Karen Tuttle (27) Manchester Mavericks Maleta Guthrie (6) Amy Hildebrandt (6) Susan Raupp (15) Making Strides 4-Ward Christy Buse (2) Randy Hall (6) 5 New Edition Angela Eisele (8) Micki Ernest (12) Rob Goeddeke (12) New Ideas Jodi Didier (9) Dawn Rittmeyer (5) Laura Zarembski (4) Northern Lights Elizabeth Burns (4) Stars & Stripes Ginger Beck (2) Donna Manring (10) Nancy Ramos (2) The Challenger's Elaine Book (9) Joann Coleman (3) The Wranglers Penny Kolb (18) Donna Manzer (5) Lisa Griffin (4) Eve Zarndt (9) Jane Zeien (8) Robin Prinner (6) Elizabeth Zeller (2) Vicki Wenger (5) Udder 4-H Club Karrie Kindberg (3) Melissa Irwin (5) Kelly Kindberg (3) Robin Kindberg (12) Visions of Excellence David Nordman (3) Sue Nordman (9) Young Producers Diane Hall (9) Sandra Robertson (2) Lori Sturm (3) 4-H Federation Kris Hall Jane Zeien Robotics Team DeeAnn Sternhagen Ron Tinberg 4-H Dog Obedience Instructors Marilyn Johnson Sarah Murr Nancy Saunders Horse Project Leaders Danielle Brotz Dorothy Brotz Donna Burlo Jamie Cotter Kim Davis Abby Hall Kris Hall Tracy Pyszka Sandra Robertson Lori Sturm Sarah Ward 6 2010-2011 Extension Council Gary Brockmann Sheri Casey Brad Crull Kelsey Crull Dave Dunham Lisa Gonzalez Kris Hall Michael Kolb Lars Lee Lyle Lee Robert Lyford Sam Nerius Carol Newport Joanne Rhode Ron Tinberg Bob Walberg Heather Wick Barbara Wych 2009-2010 Youth Council Members Kelsey Crull Michael Kolb 2010 4-H Fair Superintendents Brad Crull Rick Franseen Kris Hall Robert Lyford Melissa Irwin Marilyn Johnson Ellis Mundy Mike Rhode Dan Tuttle Robert Walberg Mary White Rabbit Dairy Steers Horse Swine Dairy Dog Goat Beef Poultry Sheep Cat 4-H Standing Committee Brad Crull Don Ellingson Scott Gill Kris Hall Melissa Irwin Penny Kolb Bob Lyford Ellis Mundy Becky Peters Marilyn Rhode Mike Rhode Ron Tinberg Karen Tuttle Bob Walberg Julie Willis Don Witt 2009-2010 Boone County Fair Executive Board Al Henninger – President Jack Ratcliffe – Vice President Susan Banks-Price – Secretary Larry Colver – Treasurer 2010-2011 Boone County Fair Executive Board Lyle Lee – President Jack Ratcliffe – Vice President Susan Banks-Price – Secretary Dayle Paulson – Treasurer 7 Club Award Recognition Presented by: Amy Krass Standards of Excellence Beaver Valley Clippers Chief Pioneers County Progressors Grasshoppers/Sweet Clover Manchester Mavericks Stars & Stripes Udder Visions of Excellence The Wranglers Dairy Promotion Awards Sponsored by- Midwest Dairy Association and Midwest Dairymen 1st – Udder 4-H Club National 4-H Week Promotional Display Contest Award Winners Top three promotional displays (in alphabetical order): Grasshoppers/Sweet Clover Udder Visions of Excellence Other participants: Beaver Valley Clippers Federation Flora Producers Making Strides 4-Ward Manchester Mavericks Stars & Stripes The Wranglers 2010 Clover Contest Winners Large Club (20 or More Members) 1st Place The Wranglers nd 2 Place LeRoy Commandoes 3rd Place Grasshoppers/Sweet Clover Small Club (19 or Less Members) 1st Place Visions of Excellence nd 2 Place Beaver Valley Clippers 3rd Place Kingdom Seekers 8 State Award Recognition Illinois 4-H Club Report Forms submitted to the state in the following curriculum areas: No Club Awards were submitted for the 2009-2010 4-H year Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Sponsored by: The Illinois 4-H Foundation Presented by: Earle Mailand Recipient: Ann Turner Outstanding Service Awards Sponsored by: The Illinois 4-H Foundation Presented by: Earle Mailand Recipient: Harold Behling Bob Lyford Salute to Excellence Lifetime Volunteer Award Sponsored by: Monsanto Presented by: Amy Krass Recipient: Bob Lyford Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsored by: Monsanto Presented by: Amy Krass Recipient: Jane Zeien 2010 Boone County 4-H Premier LCP Award Winner Joshua Darnall — 2010 Illinois 4-H Premier LCP Winner & 2010 Premier 20 Leadership Conference Attendee Illinois State 4-H Key Award Winners Kaitlyn Nielson Matt Nordman 9 County 4-H Curriculum Award Pins Donated by: Presented by: Friends of Illinois 4-H Foundation Amy Krass *Blue Award Group - The Blue Award Group is recognition given to 4-H members who have received the pin in a curriculum area once, but continue to do excellent work and improve. **Dairy Curriculum Area - Only receives a certificate. No pins are awarded. Rachel Boyce Animal Science, Personal Development Austin Brockmann Animal Science, Environment & Natural Resources*, Plants & Soils Brianna Brockmann Achievement*, Animal Science*, Food Nutrition & Health, Plants & Soils* Faye Burlo Animal Science Emma Carlson Dairy** Kaitlyn Carlson Dairy**, Home & Family, Personal Development Joshua Darnall Achievement*, Engineering & Technology*, Personal Development Taylor Davis Personal Development* Megan Exner Dairy** Chloe Gustafson Environmental & Natural Resources Corbin Gustafson Engineering & Technology Keeva Hursh Animal Science Brock Irwin Dairy** Emily Irwin Achievement, Dairy**, Food Nutrition & Health Lauren Johnson Animal Science Michael Kolb Achievement*, Animal Science* Jacob Kruckenberg Engineering & Technology Emilee Morrow Animal Science, Personal Development Abby Nelson Achievement, Community Involvement & Global Awareness, Home & Family*, Personal Development* Jackie Nelson Achievement*, Animal Science, Community Involvement & Global Awareness*, Environmental & Natural Resources, Food Nutrition & Health*, Home & Family*, Personal Development* Nicole Zeien Achievement, Animal Science* 10 Krieg-Manring 4-H Angel Award Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: Krieg & Manring Families in memory of Victor & Mildred Krieg and Helen Manring Donna Manring Ann Turner Karen Tuttle Outstanding Reporter Donated by: Presented by: University of Illinois Extension Boone County Amy Krass Recipient: Brianna Brockmann Emilee Morrow Outstanding Historian Donated by: Presented by: Boone County 4-H Federation Lauren Johnson Recipients: Junior Award Senior Award Chloe Gustafson (Visions of Excellence) Tim Kindberg (Udder 4-H Club) Secretary of the Year Donated by: Presented by: Boone County Farm Bureau Scot Sell Recipients: Junior Award Senior Award Abby Nelson Samantha Magnusson Treasurer of the Year Donated by: Presented by: Poplar Grove State Bank Nicole Zeien Recipients: Ben Nordman Outstanding First Year Members Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: Boone County Home and Community Education Mary Johnson Emma Carlson Jacob Kruckenberg 11 Outstanding Junior Members Donated by: Presented by: Boone County Fair Association Al Henninger Recipients: Andrea Kruckenberg Emilee Morrow Outstanding Pre-Teen Members Donated by: Presented by: Crusader Clinic of Belvidere Lauren Johnson Recipients: Hannah Bimmerle Abby Nelson Outstanding Mid-Teen Members Donated by: Presented by: Pomona Grange Tom Ratcliffe Recipients: Brianna Brockmann Emily Irwin 4-H'er of the Year Awards Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: 1st Farm Credit Services & Boone County 4-H Federation Amy Krass Joshua Darnall Jaclyn Nelson Donald Paulson Memorial Awards Donated by: Presented by: Donald Paulson Memorial Fund Jerry Paulson Recipients: Michael Kolb Nicole Zeien I Dare You Award Donated by: Presented by: American Youth Foundation & University of Illinois Extension Boone County Amy Krass Recipient: Michael Kolb 12 Aerospace Award Donated by: Presented by: Poplar Grove Airport Nicole Zeien Recipient: Zion Smith Outstanding Beef Exhibitor Awards Donated by: Presented by: Boone County 4-H Beef Committee Marilyn Rhode Recipients: Age 8-11: Age 12-14: Age 15-18: Ashlee Fowler Wyatt Rudolph Amberlee Fowler Lexie Shattuck Clothing & Textiles Award Donated by: Presented by: Professional Medical Lauren Johnson Recipient: Kaitlyn Carlson Crops & Soils Award Donated by: Presented by: The Schnor Family Nicole Zeien Recipient: Austin Brockmann Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor Awards Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: The Schnor Family, Foremost Farms U.S.A., Boone County Farm Bureau, Stateline Insurance Agency Scot Sell Age 8-11: Age 12-14: Age 15-18: Brock Irwin Laura Burns Angela Hildebrandt Illinois Holstein Friesian Awards Donated by: Presented by: Illinois Holstein Friesian Association Melissa Irwin Recipients: * Denotes previous winner. Receives only a certificate. Laura Burns* Emily Irwin* Emma Carlson Angela Hildebrandt* Kaitlyn Carlson* Ray Hildebrandt* Megan Exner* Kevin Hildebrandt* Wyatt Exner* Shannon Mutert* Brock Irwin* 13 Dog Awards Donated by: Presented by: Professional Medical Lauren Johnson Recipients: Age 8-13: Age 14-18: Alicia Limones Michael Kolb Electricity Achievement Award Donated by: Presented by: Energy Education Council Nicole Zeien Recipients: Megan Exner Environment & Natural Resources Award Donated by: Presented by: Boone County Conservation District Lauren Johnson Recipient: Jaclyn Nelson Food & Nutrition Award Donated by: Presented by: Making Strides 4-Ward 4-H Club & Professional Medical Nicole Zeien Recipients: Age 8-13: Age 14-18: Brianna Brockmann Addie Griffin Goat Award Donated by: Presented by: Al & Darlene Henninger Al & Darlene Henninger Recipient: Brandon Buse Outstanding Horse Exhibitor Awards Donated by: Presented by: Boone County 4-H Horse Committee Abby Bye Recipients: Age 8-11: Age 12-14: Age 15-18: Genna Ellingson Diane Meister Hannah Bimmerle Nicole Zeien 14 Most Improved Youth in the Equine Division Donated by: Presented by: Boone County 4-H Horse Committee Abby Bye Recipients: Novice: Junior: Senior: Diane Meister Taylor Davis Lexie Shattuck Judy Lee Memorial Award Donated by: Presented by: The Rob Lee Family Abby Bye Recipient: Nicole Zeien Phyllis VanBrocklin Memorial Award Donated by: Presented by: Alice VanBrocklin Abby Bye Recipient: Faye Burlo Horse Scholarship Donated by: Presented by: Boone County 4-H Horse Committee Abby Bye Recipient: Kelly Boyce Horse High Attendance Awards Donated by: Presented by: Boone County 4-H Horse Committee Abby Bye Recipients attending 9 or more clinics: Hannah Bimmerle Kelly Boyce Rachel Boyce Faye Burlo Taylor Davis Haylee Hardy Brooke Irlacher Lauren Johnson Emily Lachcik Erin Manzer Diane Meister Kelli Wenger Horticulture Award Donated by: Presented by: Women’s Garden Club of Boone County Janet Chapman Recipient: Andrea Kruckenberg 15 Photography Awards Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: LeRoy Grange & Vern Gideon, Omnicare Nicole Zeien Age 8-13: Age 14-18: Lindsey Buse Addie Griffin Poultry Award Donated by: Presented by: Al & Darlene Henninger Al & Darlene Henninger Recipient: Emilee Morrow Public Presentation Award Donated by: Presented by: Lisa Grady Memorial Fund John Grady Recipient: Matt Nordman Rabbit Awards Donated by: Presented by: Professional Medical Lauren Johnson Recipient: Age 8-13: Age 14-18: Dakota Peterson Rachel Boyce Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor Awards Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: Brockmann Shropshires, Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill & BooneCountySports.com Brockmann Family & Zeien Family Age 8-11: Age 12-14: Age 15-18: Emilee Morrow Keeva Hursh Nicole Zeien Sportfishing Award Donated by: Presented by: Coon Creek Casters Lauren Johnson Recipient: Genna Ellingson Chloe Gustafson 16 Swine Award Donated by: Presented by: Recipients: The Grzybowski Family, The Pat Edwards Family, Webb Farm, & Professional Medical Nicole Zeien Age 8-13: Age 14-18: Corbin Gustafson Samantha Norgard Tractor Safety Award Donated by: Presented by: Stateline Toy Collectors Club Dave Krieg Recipient: Scott Cleland Veterinary Science Award Donated by: Presented by: State Street Animal Clinic, Inc. Lauren Johnson Recipient: Jaclyn Nelson Visual Arts Award Donated by: Presented by: The Nielson Family & Professional Medical Jane Nielson Recipients: Age 8-13: Age 14-18: Kaitlyn Carlson Emily Lachcik Woodworking Award Donated by: Presented by: The Schnor Family Nicole Zeien Recipient: Jacob Kruckenberg Recognition of 2010-2011 Federation Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Attendance Secretary Reporter Recreation Leader Historian Sentinel Lauren Johnson Brianna Brockmann Nicole Zeien Michael Kolb Jackie Nelson Austin Brockmann Alicia Limones Jessica Limones TJ Henneberry 17 Recognition of New Alumni Erik Berger Alyssa Christensen Joshua Darnall Colton Friemuth Jennifer Gill Michael Hildebrandt Emily Huntington Jerry Jeffers Danielle Johnson Erin Manzer Kaitlyn Nielson Alicia O'Connell Portia Sturm Nathan Zeien Recognition of Cloverbud Graduates Kaleb Buse Philip Didier Karyssa Endecott Ty Freimund Stephen Rucker 18 Boone County Project Honor Award Pins Sponsored by: Boone County 4-H Federation *Denotes Certificate Hannah Bimmerle Achievement, Food & Nutrition*, Horse*, Performing Arts Cynthia Binski Cat* Sandra Binski Horse, Poultry Rachel Boyce Horse*, Photography*, Rabbit*, Visual Arts* Austin Brockmann Achievement*, Plant Science, Sheep*, Wildlife & Fisheries* Brianna Brockmann Achievement*, Food & Nutrition*, Gardening & Horticulture*, Sheep* Faye Burlo Horse* Laura Burns Dairy*, Food & Nutrition* Brandon Buse Achievement, Goat Lindsey Buse Achievement, Dog, Food & Nutrition, Photography Emma Carlson Achievement, Dairy, Food & Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Public Speaking, Visual Arts Kaitlyn Carlson Achievement, Child Care & Development, Clothing & Textiles*, Dairy*, Fashion Revue, Food & Nutrition*, Home Environment, Industrial Arts, Public Speaking, Visual Arts* Scott Cleland Engines Tractors & Field Equipment Joshua Darnall Achievement*, Citizenship*, Community Service*, Food & Nutrition*, Leadership*, Public Speaking*, Wood Science* Taylor Davis Achievement*, Horse*, Wood Science* Genna Ellingson Achievement, Horse, Outdoor Education & Recreation, Photography, Wildlife & Fisheries Megan Exner Achievement, Agriculture, Clothing & Textiles*, Dairy*, Electricity, Industrial Arts, Judging, Plant Science*, Visual Arts* Wyatt Exner Dairy*, Electricity, Industrial Arts Amberlee Fowler Achievement*, Beef* Ashlee Fowler Achievement, Beef* Kayla Giss Clothing & Textiles, Food & Nutrition Addie Griffin Food & Nutrition*, Photography* Chloe Gustafson Swine*, Wildlife & Fisheries Corbin Gustafson Swine*, Wood Science* Angela Hildebrandt Dairy* Kevin Hildebrandt Dairy* 19 Ray Hildebrandt Dairy* Keeva Hursh Sheep* Travis Hursh Sheep*, Wood Science* Brooke Irlacher Horse, Veterinary Science Brock Irwin Achievement, Dairy*, Food & Nutrition*, Health & Fitness Emily Irwin Achievement*, Dairy*, Food & Nutrition*, Judging, Sheep Lauren Johnson Horse Michael Kolb Achievement*, Dog*, Horse* Andrea Kruckenberg Achievement, Food & Nutrition*, Gardening & Horticulture, Swine Jacob Kruckenberg Achievement, Food & Nutrition, Swine, Wood Science Emily Lachcik Achievement, Horse, Visual Arts Vanessa Lein Achievement, Beef*, Cat*, Reporting Media* Alicia Limones Dog Diane Meister Horse* Emilee Morrow Achievement*, Food & Nutrition*, Photography*, Poultry, Sheep* Shannon Mutert Dairy*, Food & Nutrition* Abby Nelson Achievement*, Clothing & Textiles*, Community Service*, Dog*, Fashion Revue*, Food & Nutrition*, Photography*, Visual Arts Jaclyn Nelson Achievement*, Citizenship, Clothing & Textiles*, Community Service*, Dog*, Fashion Revue*, Food & Nutrition*, Leadership*, Photography*, Veterinary Science Ben Nordman Industrial Arts, Swine* Julianna Nordman Performing Arts, Swine*, Veterinary Science Matt Nordman Citizenship, Public Speaking, Swine* Samantha Norgard Swine*, Visual Arts* Dakota Petersen Rabbit, Sheep Justin Ramos Leadership, Reporting Media Wyatt Rudolph Beef Lexie Shattuck Achievement, Beef, Horse*, Photography Caleb Smith Pets Natalie Smith Horse* Zion Smith Aerospace, Pets Luke Sternhagen Technology & Engineering Nicole Zeien Achievement*, Horse*, Leadership, Sheep* 20 2010 Auction Buyers 1st Farm Credit Services Ace Concrete Alpine Bank & Trust Co. Area Mechanical Banks, Donald Belvidere Motors, Inc. Blackhawk Bank Boone County Farm Bureau Bottcher Farms Bryden Motors, Inc. Buck Brothers, Inc. Butch Peters Family C & D Bargain Can-Len Construction Central Grain Company Charlesworth Show Hogs Cody Book Farms Complete Feed Service, LLC Conserv FS Country Side Mall County Pride Meats Curt Newport, Boone County Treasurer DeKalb Implement DeLong Co. Dial Machine, Inc. Drivers Edge Driving School E.M. Heating-Heil Edwards Orchard, Inc. Eickman's Processing Company Elburn Cooperative Company Ellwanger Farms Esco Grinding & Supply Co. Finnegans' RV Center, Inc. Fowler Farms Freeman, Ken Friendly Franseen Acres Gallano Trucking, Inc. General Mills Get-A-Key Acres Global Medical Products Goad Auction Gunnink Equipment Haberstich Family Harvest Risk Management Hazelridge Acres Dairy Goats Hildebrandt Farms Hintzsche Fertilizer Inc. Huntington Farms Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill J & D Oil, Inc. Johnson, Marvin K. & V. Sell Farm Kim, D.D.S., John Krieg Farm Toys & Auction Service KRK Excavating Lady Farm Landmark Services Cooperative Lane Farm Trucking Lee Auction Service Lischka Drainage Logan Avenue Mobile Luckey Farms Magna Lock USA Maplehurst Farms Mark's Chemical, LLC Meridian Implement Company Mor-Agra Grain Handling, Inc. Mud Creek Farm Mueller Farms Naber, Paul Newburg Storage, Inc. Northern Directional Drilling, Inc. Northwest Pallet Company O'Donnell, Pat Paul, Quentin & Janet Peabudy's North Poplar Grove State Bank R.J. Daniels Fuel & Tire Ray Beetstra Dairy Farm Reininger, Susan River Ridge Animal Hospital, Dr. Erin Graves Ron Nelson Agency Schmaling Auction Service Seegers Grain, Inc. Sorg Farm Packing Inc. Stevens Electric Stillman Banc Corp. Stongegate Farm Nursery Swanson Construction Temple's 5 Star Muffler TNT Farms Tobin & Ramon Wind Ridge Farm Wisconsin Cheese Wolf Chevrolet Sales, Inc. Woodman's Food Markets Yates Farm Zenz Building, Inc. 21 2010 Auctioneers Kris Bryan John Edwards Robert Goad Al Henninger Dave Krieg Lyle Lee Col Richard Nelson Jeff Marrs Brian Goad James Mason 2010 Auction Clerks Alpine Bank Poplar Grove State Bank 2010 Auction Committee Mike Charlesworth Brad Crull Buddy Klinefelter Chuck Klinefelter Bob Lyford Ellis Mundy Jim Nelson Dennis Nelson Max Newport Butch Peters Wally Reynolds Dale Rhode Mike Rhode Lloyd Schellin Dan Tuttle Robert Walberg Kevin Walter Ron Werner 22 Thank You to the 2010 Recognition Program Sponsors: Boone County Auction Committee Boone County 4-H Federation 23