On November 23, Lee County 4-H members and volunteers gathered at the Lee County 4-H Center. After Lunch, The Lee County Extension Foundation hosted a silent dessert auction fundraiser to benefit the Lee County Extension programs. Many delicious items were auctioned off including a pumpkin pie, cookies, brownies and many more. Proceeds from the auction go towards scholarships given to outstanding 4-H’ers in Lee County.
The Lee County 4-H Federation group hosted the Achievement portion of the event. Throughout the year, 4-H members work hard in their clubs, communities, county and state. Achievement night gives 4-H’ers the chance to be recognized for everything they have done.
Recognition was also given to the Lee County Leaders for all their hard work and years of service.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Club Recognition of Excellence
Young Seekers
Wyoming Indians
Sub-Let Indians
Club Triple Crown Award
Young Seekers
Window Display
First place – Young Seekers
Second place – Palmyra Hillbillies
Third place – Sub-Let Indians
4-H Week Challenge
Dixon Wonder Workers
Jr & Sr County Outstanding - Honorable Mentions
Bear Fitzpatrick
Brianna Gonnerman
Liam Prendki
Rachel McCormick
Bethany Odle
Jr. County Outstanding – Bronze Clover
Patrick Callison
Aaron Conderman
Rhayanna Cotter
Klayten Dyer
Everett Hickey
Jacob Warrenfeltz
Jr. County Outstanding – Silver Clover
Brandon Dismore
Hank Hickey
Lucas Odle
Natalie Pratt
Allie Prior
Autry Prior
Joe Prior
Ava Prior
Zac Rockwood
Ben Rockwood
Sydney Thomas
Madison Thomas
Jr. County Outstanding – Gold Clover
Addison Morley
Top Jr. 4-H’er
Addison Morley
Sr. County Outstanding – Bronze Clover
Abigail Brown
Timothy Bulfer
Kayla McCormick
Alyssa McCormick
Sr. County Outstanding – Silver Clover
Catherine Bloemker
Cherith Bulfer
Alyssa Morley
Sr. County Outstanding – Gold Clover
Marie Barnickel
Molly Biggs
Amie Case
Top Sr. 4-H’er
Amie Case
Lee County 4-H Award Winners
Community Service
Madison Althaus
Hank Hickey
Everett Hickey
Leadership
Kayla McCormick
Personal Growth
Ben Rockwood
Sydney Thomas
Zac Rockwood
Rachel McCormick
Project Mastery
Brandon Dismore
Natalie Pratt
Jackson Lemmer
Marie Barnickel
I Dare You Award
Rachel McCormick
Top President
Tyler VanQuathem of Dixon Wonderworkers
Honorable Mention
Kelton Schwamberger of Young Seekers
Top Secretary
Rachel McCormick of Wyoming Indians
Honorable Mention
Natalie Pratt of Young Seekers
Top Treasurer
Karli Althaus of Sub-Let Indians
Honorable Mention
Lucas Odle of Wyoming Indians
Top Scrapbook
Cherith Bulfer of the Palmyra Hillbillies
Brandon Dismore of the Wyoming Indians
Tenured 4-H’ers
Marie Barnickel
Alyssa Gascoigne
Nicholas Hembrough
Grace Klein
Alyssa McCormick
Cassandra Meyers
Serving as a leader for 1 year:
Ashley Prior
Jennifer Warrenfeltz
Shelly Rod
Nathan Shaddick
Brian Treadwell
Mackenzie Treadwell
Nikki Freeman
All Other Leaders:
Kelly Viall
Abbey Kelly
Chris Klein
David Stephens
Ed Klein
Katie Pratt
Kylie Stephens
Lisa Gascoigne
Lynda Blaine
Michelle Snode
Trese McNinch
Martha Reed
Brenda Dismore
Nancy Wadsworth
Amy Schwamberger
Angela Haws
Kristine VanQuathem
Carrie Cochrane
Mary Lou Gorman
Northern Illinois 4-H Horse and Pony Show
Team that won high point at show this spring
Abby Milligan, Jesse Milligan, Amanda Headon, Megan Seebach, Brianna Gonnerman
Foundation Scholarships Given
Amie Case
Hope Sachs
State 4-H Award Winner
Amie Case