Adams County 4-H Foundation

Collage of photos.

Adams County 4-H Foundation: Igniting Potential and Honoring Excellence

The 4-H Foundation supports 4-H members with 4-H project expenses, county and club workshops, county awards, and registration fees for state and national 4-H events.  
 
See below for a list of Foundation Awards and an application for funding assistance.

Foundation Annual Awards

  • Adams County Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year Award
  • Glen Tenhouse Leadership Memorial Award
  • I Dare You Award: This award and book is presented in memory of former 4-H leader Ruby Crow and recognizes youth ages 15-18 who show potential leadership, scholarship and character through club leader nomination and submission of a short essay.
  • John Alison Memorial: This fund was established in 1986 to award outstanding project work in sheep, and outstanding project work in dairy. Awards are based on results from Adams County 4-H Fair projects and/or showmanship. John Alison was a livestock farmer and an outstanding 4-H livestock judge from Mendon who graduated from University of Illinois.
  • Betty Venvertloh Memorial: This fund was established in 2016 and is awarded annually to the Top 1st year Construction project in Clothing & Textiles at the Adams County 4-H Fair. The recipient completes an application for a sewing workshop, event, class, or supplies. Betty was a 4-H leader, avid seamstress, and quilter.
  • Outstanding Bronze Clover Award
  • Outstanding Silver Clover Award
  • Outstanding Gold Clover Award

Foundation Scholarships

  • Funding Application: These awards provide assistance for clubs and individuals, community service, contests, international opportunities, project development, and teen leadership.
  • If you have questions about the application or ways the foundation can help you, please contact Siera Duesterhaus at snthomps@illinois.edu.

Ways to Donate to Foundation

  • Cash or check can be dropped off or mailed to the Adams County Extension office. Please find the address below. Checks may be made out to "Adams County 4-H Foundation."
  • Online: visit 4h.extension.illinois.edu/giving. Under "Local County 4-H Programs," specify Foundation and Adams County.
  • For questions about donations or creating a memorial, please contact Shelby Crow at sschoon@illinois.edu.

 

Contact Information: 
Adams County 4-H Foundation
330 S. 36th Street 
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217-223-8380
Fax: 217-223-9368
Email: snthomps@illinois.edu