Two 4-H clubs in Whiteside County were recently honored for their achievements with a statewide Excel Club Award.
Recognition and awards are an important part of 4-H. Recognition encourages young people and increases their interest in the opportunities that are available to them as they become more capable and competent young adults.
Hume Happy Hustlers and Cottonwood clubs were honored with a Community Service Excel Club Award due to a demonstrated focus on their 4-H club’s work in service to/for others, emphasizing youth leadership in planning and implementing the service work.
According to Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside 4-H Youth Educator Danielle Gapinski, “One of the pillars of 4-H is giving your hands to larger service. We are thrilled to see two of our local clubs recognized for their contributions to bettering their communities by exemplifying the attributes of 4-H. We hope these skills and lessons will carry with each member throughout their lives as they continue to build better communities.”
Those who wish to learn more about 4-H in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties may contact our office at 815-632-3611.