The University of Wisconsin-Extension 4-H Youth Development Program is inducting 12 laureates into the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame was established to recognize 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff and pioneers who made major contributions to 4-H at the local, state and national levels.
"This year's laureates have each accomplished so much and I feel sincere gratitude for their contributions to 4-H youth and many years of leadership in both volunteer and staff roles," said Wisconsin 4-H Program Leader Matt Calvert. "They have provided the sparks that ignited new interests, and supported the positive development of countless youth and volunteers."
This year's honorees include:
** Lois Anderson, Barron County 4-H Volunteer and Pioneer
** Barbara Barker, Retired Waushara County 4-H Youth Development Agent
** Carl and Shirley Daniels, Kenosha County 4-H Volunteers
** Orabelle Fisher, Manitowoc County 4-H Pioneer, In Memoriam
** Brian and Kathy Holten, Barron County 4-H Volunteers; Barron County Extension 4-H Secretary
** Helen O'Brien, UW Extension Drama Specialist - Pioneer, In Memoriam
** Nadine Pfotenhauer, Dane County 4-H Volunteer
** Robert and Mari Schmidt, Ozaukee County 4-H Volunteers
** Sheila Vander Zanden, Outagamie County 4-H Volunteer
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