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THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES • COOPERATIVE EXTENSION LetterL from Interim State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H

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18 USC 707 As a county Extension agent in Carroll County, I recall a fi ft h grade 4-H’er sticking his head out of a school bus window, holding a white ribbon as I walked by and saying, “Look, Mr. Smith! I placed third in my project!” I knew there were only three participants in his project, but the excitement on his face and the pride of his accomplishment that he had prepared his demonstration and given his presentation before his peers, has been the only motivation that I really needed to get up and go to work every day. For better than 105 years, Georgia 4-H has provided the opportunity for so many young people to build self confi dence and develop life skills that will continue to enable them to be productive citizens. 2009 was a year of change for Georgia 4-H. Th e University of Georgia and the Georgia 4-H Program held dedications for two new facilities. In December 2008, the new dining hall at Rock Eagle 4-H Center was dedicated, and in February 2009, children from Spaulding Drive Charter Elementary School from Fulton County were the fi rst group to be served a meal in the new facility. Th is long awaited dining hall will mean much to the continued success of Rock Eagle 4-H Center which is oft en referred to as the “home away from home” for thousands of Georgia 4-H’ers. In addition, a dedication was held for a new staff dormitory in July 2009 at Burton 4-H Center. We are excited about new cabins under construction at Rock Eagle 4-H Center and many other improvements at all the Georgia 4-H Centers. Th e future of Georgia 4-H is also bright because we are fortunate in Georgia to have the best trained county Extension agents, 4-H program assistants, and 4-H volunteers who meet face to face with 4-H’ers each day and become the caring adults who provide guidance for our 4-H members. Our private partner in the Georgia 4-H Foundation also excelled in the past year. Private giving was at an all time high and the number of grants and the dollars received from grant funding to support both the state and local 4-H programs continues to grow. Th e biggest change during the past year was the retirements of so many of our county and state Extension faculty. Nearly 80 county and state faculty members retired resulting in the loss of many years of knowledge and experience. Th e Georgia 4-H program was not spared in retirements. Several Extension agents who had primary responsibility for 4-H retired, along with two District 4-H Program Development Coordinators, Marilyn Poole and Teresa Harvey In addition our state 4-H program leader, Dr. Roger C. “Bo” Ryles, retired aft er nearly 16 years as State 4-H Leader in Georgia. In the 105-year history of Georgia 4-H, there have been only seven state 4-H leaders, and Bo’s retirement leaves big shoes to fi ll as we move forward in these uncertain economic times. For the past several years, Bo has been recognized as the best state 4-H leader in the nation and we will certainly miss his leadership, his passion for his work, and his compassion for the young members of Georgia

GEORGIA 4-H 4-H. Even with the many changes and retirements in the 4-H program, Georgia 4-H will continue to be the premier youth development program in the United States. Our 4-H Environmental Education program celebrated its 30th anniversary during 2009. We have reached more than 800,000 young people at our fi ve 4-H Centers through this hands-on, science based program that was begun in 1979 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center under the direction of Diane Davies and then State 4-H Leader, Dr. Tom Rodgers. During the coming year, Georgia 4-H will focus our eff orts to create more certifi ed volunteer leader training programs modeled aft er the Safety Awareness and Firearm Education certifi cation program that we have conducted for many years. Georgia 4-H is making plans to improve our use of the social media and cyber technology to reach our 4-H audiences, and we will continue to strive to help county 4-H programs enhance their private funding at the local level. Th e success of the Georgia 4-H program has been built on a private and public partnership between USDA, the land grant universities, and local public entities working together with private partners to help develop the nation’s young people into the leaders of tomorrow. We appreciate the support of both our private and public partners and we hope you will continue to enable Georgia 4-H to provide positive learning experiences for 4-H’ers across our great state.

Arch D. Smith, Interim State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H

2 Georgia Cloverleaf 3 Georgia 4-H Green Jacket Award 12 Georgia 4-H S.A.F.E. Project Teaches 4 2009 Georgia 4-H Enrollment: 155,299 Life’s Lessons 5 4-H and Service Learning 14 2009 State 4-H Offi cers 5 Georgia 4-H Loses Longtime Supporter 15 2009 District 4-H Senior Board and Friend 16 2009 State 4-H Winners 6 Georgians Inducted into the National 19 2009 4-H Scholarship Winners 4-H Hall of Fame 20 From the Interim Executive Director 6 4-H’ers Explore Puerto Rico through 21 Georgia 4-H Support Organizations the 4-H Global Citizenship and Environmental Experience 22 Georgia 4-H Foundation Donors: Individuals 7 Goats Are No Longer Misunderstood 26 Georgia 4-H Foundation Donors: 8 Army General Built Character, Learned Companies & Organizations Commitment Th rough 4-H Back Cover Water Ways 9 Celebrating 30 Years of Georgia 4-H 4-H’ers Navigate Water Education Camp Environmental Education

Th e 2009 Georgia 4-H Green Jacket Award went to Commissioner Mike Beatty. Recognizing the GGEORGIAEORGIA extraordinary support Commissioner Beatty has given to 4-H and to the entire community of youth across our state, the kelly green blazer was presented to the Commissioner at the 67th State 4-H Congress during the Georgia EMC closing banquet. Mike Beatty, hailing from 44-H-H Jackson County, has served in several leadership roles including as a recent member of the Georgia General Assembly and the Commissioner of the Department of GREEN JACKET Community Aff airs (DCA). He has worked closely with 4-H leaders in sustaining the biennial youth summit and establishing a statewide network of workshops and grants to support AAWARDWARD youth/adult partnerships. Interim State 4-H Leader Arch Smith said, “Commissioner Beatty is unwavering in his support of young people and has been a great enabler for 4-H.” Commissioner Beatty is a Georgia 4-H Foundation trustee and continues to lead in our state as Commissioner of DCA. We congratulate Mike Beatty and thank him for his service to young Commissioner Mike Beatty people and particularly 4-H.

4-H Annual Report 2009 3 2009 Georgia 4-H Enrollment: 155,299 WHERE

2009 Georgia 4-H Impact CITY FARMFAR L 6% K 3% 4-H CAMP: 9,690 4-H ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: 37,147 ADULT VOLUNTEERS: 18,117 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE: 9,428 AGRICULTURE: 9,141 FORT VALLEY 4-H: 2,287 4-H CENTER USE: 103,098 LEADERSHIP: 2,443 COMMUNICATIONS: 4,547 PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT: 6,651

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4 Georgia Cloverleaf 4-H and Service Learning SERVICE LEARNING THROUGH GEORGIA LEARN AND SERVE: 4,800 YOUTH

eorgia 4-H, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education and Central Savannah River Area RESA, Gprovided training and mini-grants to teachers and County 4-H Staff through the Georgia Learn and Serve Program. Participating educators received training on Academic Service Learning and how it can be used effectively in their schools to increase student achievement, enhance civic engagement and connect classroom learning to real world experiences. This collaborative effort Georgia 4-H Loses engaged 4,800 students, 178 educators Longtime Supporter and 31 partner agencies in 22,763 hours and Friend of Service Learning activities. 1933-2009

eorgia 4-H was saddened to lose GMr. Wayne Shackelford on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Known as “Shack” to those close to him, he will forever be remembered for his many contributions to the Georgia 4-H program. He served as a County Extension agent in Haralson County before moving to Gwinnett County, where he dedicated decades to promoting agriculture, livestock and Georgia 4-H. He and his wife Anna endowed two annual college scholarships to assist outstanding Georgia 4-H’ers with college expenses. He was an Honorary Master 4-H’er and served on the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees. Shack was the recipient of the Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. At the family’s request, a fund has been set up for those wishing to contribute to the Georgia 4-H Foundation in the memory of Mr. Wayne Shackelford.

4-H Annual Report 2009 5 Georgians Inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame

n 2002 the National 4-H Hall standing on a table in the lunch Iof Fame was established by room. Since then, I have delivered the National Association of many speeches, but I will never Extension 4-H Agents, along forget that experience 4-H with the National 4-H Council aff orded me as a child. It is truly and the National institute of an honor and privilege to support Food and Agriculture, USDA, to the mission and principles of the recognize individuals for their 4-H organization as the co-chair lifetime achievements and their of the Senate 4-H Caucus.” contributions to 4-H. In 2009, two Dr. Rhonwyn Lowry, former Georgians joined seven Georgian Associate State 4-H Leader, was predecessors as they were honored honored posthumously for her Dr. Rhonwyn Lowry with their induction into the role in various special projects, National 4-H Hall of Fame. including the direction of Leader and Associate State 4-H Senator Saxby Chambliss, a Georgia’s fi rst People to People Leader for seventeen years. Early co-chair of the 4-H Senate Caucus, goodwill mission. She also served in her career, Lowry said “My only Senator Saxby Chambliss was honored for his leadership and on the National 4-H Board hope is that I, in some way, can his passion for helping America’s in America, 4-H has the ability of Trustees and was a tireless give others just a little of what 4-H youth. Serving in the Senate to help shape our nation’s future supporter of the 4-H mission to has given me.” since 2002 and in the House of leaders and I am very proud to create leadership opportunities Georgia 4-H is proud to Representatives prior to that, support its eff orts,” said Sen. for youth and infl uence their acknowledge these honorees for Senator Chambliss has long been a Chambliss. “My fi rst public speech lives in a positive way. Lowry their passion, dedication, vision champion for 4-H. “As the largest was as a sixth grader in a 4-H held many positions in Georgia and leadership during their many youth development organization competition in Tracy City, Tenn., including Assistant State 4-H years of service to 4-H.

4‐H’ers Explore Puerto Rico through the 4‐H Global Citizenship and Environmental Experience (4‐H GCEE)

team of 14 youth and 4 adults from around Georgia spent eight days 4-H Global Awareness Ambassadors — Savannah Porter, Bartow County; A traveling through Puerto Rico as part of the 4-H GCEE. This program Robert Johnson, Cobb County; Joseph Myler, Dougherty County; was established to provide high school aged 4-H’ers with the opportunity Morgan White, Floyd County; Grace Whipple, Henry County; Franklin to experience a different language and culture while learning about tropical Duke, Henry County; Hoopie Ball, Lincoln County; Ben Mayfi eld, Lumpkin ecosystems. County; Lillian Williams, Mitchell County; Joshua Akins, Monroe County; County participants included: Camille Odom, Oconee County; Kari Crandall, Putnam County; Joshua Jakyn Jennings, 4-H Agent, Terrell County Norton, Rockdale County; Will Walker, Turner County

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6 Georgia Cloverleaf { “ARE NO LONGER≥ } Story & Photos [MISUNDERSTOOD] by Glen Blair

oats are the most misunderstood animal. While trying to contact a fi fth grade girl that voiced an interest in showing goats her grandmother said; “I know my granddaughter would not want to have anything to do with a stinky old goat.” Except for the billy goats, they don’t smell. The young lady showed goats for 3 years and was an active in 4-H until graduating. The young lady told her mother 4-H has helped her excel in her college studies.

nimals have always been an attraction in a dog pen in their backyard. Goats don’t eat very attached to anyone feeding and handling for children, both young and old, 4-H’ers have much and contrary to what many think, goats them. Th ey quickly learn to lead and respond to a burning desire to show an animal; a horse, will not eat anything, they are very picky, if the desires of their trainer. cow, lamb or pig. A few years ago a new breed the feed gets dirty, they will not eat it. Goats If you are looking for an animal for a safe 4-H of animal was introduced into the show ring. are browsers; they prefer to eat things other project, that will not break the family budget, Th e market or meat goats started showing up livestock don’t like (bushes, berry vines, honey does not require a large space, helps teach in many local livestock shows and fairs. Th e suckle & privet is their favorite). You can get responsibility and is a very aff ectionate friend, numbers were small at fi rst, but the numbers into show goats very reasonably. Goats become then maybe a goat is just what you need. increased each year. In 1999, less than 100 goats were shown in the Georgia National Fair Market Goat Show. In 2009, 524 goats were exhibited at the Georgia National Fair. Th e number of goats keep increasing each year, but as one judge stated; “Th e quality of both the showmanship and the goats in Georgia is as good as any he has seen anywhere and we should be proud of our goat program.” Any animal project is a great way to teach young people responsibility while caring for their new animal friend. Some of the reasons goats are such a wonderful fi rst show animal are; goats are small so even the smallest child can safely handle a goat. Children that can walk are encouraged to show a goat in the Pee Wee class off ered in most local shows. Some as young as 2 years old get hooked on showing goats. Some words that come to mind as to why goats are so popular are: size, aff ordable, aff ectionate and intelligent. Goats are small, so they don’t take much space. Some raise goats

4-H Annual Report 2009 7 Army General Built Character, Learned Commitment Through 4-H

By Sharon Dowdy

n 1969, 17-year-old Douglas Carver logged Army. And, he still has that record book. perseverance and determination to complete 4-H activities in his record book. He wrote Nominated to the post in 2007, Carver is the task and mission of a 4-H project.” I about how 4-H helped him gain confi dence the fi rst Southern Baptist to be named Army He recalled learning commitment through as a public speaker, develop leadership skills, chief of chaplains since the Korean War. Th e a 4-H weekly radio show that required him to convinced him to take responsibility for his now high-ranking government offi cial recently sacrifi ce his Saturday mornings as a teenager. actions and encouraged him to become a good returned to his home state of Georgia to share “It was a 15-minute show but it felt like citizen. his 4-H experience at 2009 State 4-H Council. three hours,” he said. “It was diffi cult to fi nd Today, more than 30 years later, the Rome, Carver met with 700 4-H’ers at Rock Eagle topics for each show that would interest the Georgia, teenager is now Major General 4-H Center. He recalled his fi rst summer camp audience. Th ank God for the book “Leaves Douglas Carver, Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. at Rock Eagle in 1962 and the “crowded, smelly of Grass,” an excellent book that gave me school bus” that brought him there from Floyd inspiration.” County, Georgia. Th e Chaplain recounted stories of commitment from the more “Character is what you and I are when no one is than 1.2 million young men and women who serve in the watching. It says something about your virtues.” U.S. army. — Chaplain Douglas Carver (MG) “Th ey are committed to the values of the military and “I learned craft s, I learned about the rich to our great nation,” Carver said. “Th ey swore heritage of Native Americans and I learned an oath and they are willing to die for their confi dence through 4-H demonstration battle buddy.” projects,” Carver said. “I also learned to square He recalled building character through dance and I kissed my fi rst girl here. On the 4-H. cheek of course.” “Th e 4-H pledge is more than just words. It CH Doug Carver, Army Chief of Chaplains, joins his 4-H says something about your character that you Leader, Margaret Gayler, at State 4-H Council. Chaplain Carver remembers vividly a lesson he Carver spoke to high school 4-H’ers in 2009 and received learned on food safety while presenting his in your heart and soul intend to follow those a copy of the Georgia 4-H History Book containing his and 4-H project called “Balanced Feeding of a Pig.” words,” he said. “Character is what you and I Margaret Gayler’s photograph on the 4-H Hour hosted by “I was trying to show the diff erence are when no one is watching. It says something Miss Para Lee Brock. between feeding pigs healthy food and about your virtues.” unhealthy foods,” Carver told the Georgia 4-H’ers to he said. “Th e steak I remember that stressful situations, be it brought from home in a combat, war or everyday challenges, always plastic bag wasn’t very draw out true character. useful to my project “You will pay the price to not just be good aft er being in my cabin at something, but be great. To not just be for three days.” better at something, but to attempt to be the Carver spoke to best,” he said. “Th is requires sacrifi ce, like the 4-H’ers about sacrifi cing your summer vacation to attend commitment. 4-H conferences.” “You need to be Carver closed his remarks by challenging young men and women the 4-H’ers to make sacrifi ces for the sake of of your word,” he said. their communities. “Our commitment says “Be good citizens, respect authority, help something about our those in need and commit to being men and values, our beliefs, our women of character,” he said. “And enjoy the CH Carver meets with newly elected members of the State 4-H Board of Directors. promises. It requires many privileges you have as a citizen of the Like the 4-H Offi cers, CH Carver developed his leadership skills through Georgia 4-H. heart, endurance, United States of America.”

8 Georgia Cloverleaf Georgia 4-H Environmental Education By Melanie Biersmith

n 1979, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, a program $43 million in revenue to support Georgia 4-H sea, each program shares a common standard I began that would forever change the ability Centers since its inception. for excellence maintaining correlations to the to engage youth in science and environmental From September to May of each and every Georgia Performance Standards. Th e Georgia education. Given a tight timeline of six months school year, the Georgia 4-H Environmental 4-H Environmental Education Program to launch, a meager budget of $300 and Education (EE) Program becomes a focus of virtually no staff , a visionary young educator the fi ve 4-H Centers. Operating at Wahsega named Diane Davies created an environmental 4-H Center in Dahlonega, Fortson 4-H education program, which would serve several Center in Hampton, Rock Eagle 4-H Center thousand students in its fi rst several years. in Eatonton, Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Fast forward to 2009, during its thirtieth Island, and Jekyll Island 4-H Center, the EE anniversary year, the program now serves Program serves K-12th grade youth as well as over 37,000 annually and employees over fi ft y the adult teachers, leaders, and chaperones that educators at fi ve locations around the state. attend the day and/or residential fi eld studies. Th e Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Experiences are off ered ranging in length Program, operated by the University of Georgia from two hours to several days. While each Cooperative Extension, has graduated more center provides programming that is unique than 800,000 youth and has generated over to its ecosystem from the mountains to the

4-H Annual Report 2009 9 is oft en recognized for its ability to bring low, typically at 15:1 or even less. Th ese small school concepts to life and connect students learning groups establish opportunities for to the natural world using the outdoors youth to connect and interact with adults in as a classroom without walls. While the ways that are not off ered in typical school programs have an emphasis in the sciences, settings. Georgia 4-H EE also recognizes that the learning also complements history/social every child has a unique learning style and that studies, language arts, and mathematics and by presenting new information and concepts promotes team building, skill development, in a variety of ways, including visual, auditory, communication, and relationships. and kinesthetic formats, more youth are likely Th e Georgia 4-H Environmental Education to succeed and benefi t from the programming. Program may serve tens of thousands of Th e rich thirty year history of the program has young people each year, but during any given produced countless success stories of students fi eld study, the attention is on each and every who had positive experiences during an EE participant. Student-to-instructor fi eld study at a Georgia ratios are kept 4-H Center. Th e impact and reach of the Georgia 4-H EE Program is enormous. Th e participants attend from urban, rural, and suburban counties. Th ey attend from all socio- demographic groups. During the most recent economic levels and all complete school year (2008-09), participants attended one of the fi ve 4-H Centers for an EE Program from 81 counties and from all four corners of Georgia. Given the continued opportunity and support, the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program stands to build upon the legacy of impacting over 800,000 youth, carry on its thirty year tradition

10 Georgia Cloverleaf of Diane Davies’ Contributions to the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program

iane Davies was hired in 1979 to develop an D Environmental Education program for Georgia 4-H at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. She was given a budget of $300.00 and six months to accomplish the task. During its fi rst year, the Environmental Education program served 2,200 students. To date, the 4-H Environmental Education program has served over 800,000 students and produced over 43 million dollars in revenue for the fi ve Georgia 4-H Centers. The 4-H Environmental Education program brought of excellence, and strive to improve and hands on learning experiences to hundreds of thousands of young people throughout increase its impact. Staying true to the Georgia the State of Georgia and across the southeast because of Diane efforts. Her passion 4-H mission, Georgia 4-H EE continues for using the outdoors as a learning environment is evident in the success of these to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, programs in Georgia. One of Diane’s dreams was to develop a museum of Natural developing life skills, and forming attitudes History at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. That dream became a reality in 1990, when Rock that will enable them to become self-directing, Eagle opened the museum Diane and Tom Rodgers successfullyy solicited productive and contributing members of donations from the Cecil B. Day Foundation for the society. Please contact Melanie Biersmith, construction of the facility. Diane also worked Extension 4-H Specialist, at 706.484.2894 or with 4-H Foundation members and other [email protected] for more information about 4-H Faculty members to develop gifts for the the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education enhancement of other facilities at Rock Eagle Program or a Georgia 4-H Center near you! and the other 4-H Centers. Included in those legacies is her work on the Wildlife Ecology Building and the Woodruff Aquatic Buildings and her work to develop the Project Adventure Ropes courses at Rock Eagle and Wahsega 4-H Centers. The legacy of Diane’s contributions to the Georgia 4-H Program is unparalleled in the history of the Georgia 4-H Program. Diane was also a Kellogg Foundation Fellow and carried out additionalnal environmental work in the Galapagos Islands. In a recent interview with Diane, she suggested that the Environmental Education Program is neededed more now than it was thirty years ago when she started it. She feels that we are a part of somethingg larger than ourselves, yet today’s youth are less andnd less connected to their natural world. The experiences provided by the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program provide a vehicle for children to connect with their environment at a young age while complementing school lessons and improving student achievement.

4-H Annual Report 2009 11 Georgia 4-H S.A.F.E. Project Teaches Life’s Lessons

At first glance, Georgia 4-H’s S.A.F.E. program may obviously seem like a fi rearm and archery safety program. It’s far from that. As program coordinator Mark Zeigler explains, S.A.F.E is about building confi dence, concentration and focus, developing life skills, bonding with peers and celebrating shared successes. S.A.F.E. is an acronym for Shooting Awareness Fun and Education. Over the past ten years, Project S.A.F.E. has been one of 4-H’s fastest-growing programs. Currently, S.A.F.E. attracts more than 3,400 young people, and as many adult and parent volunteers, to Georgia 4-H each year.

“Th e coaches of the Georgia 4-H S.A.F.E. program are some of the best in the Nation. Th ey taught me to be diligent and persistent, even when the situation is diffi cult. Th at particular lesson, and many more, has become important in the way I approach life, and get through every day.”

Jessica McClain Air Gun and Muzzle Loading Competitions NRA Competitive Shooting Division Former Spalding County 4-H’er

12 Georgia Cloverleaf When a young person steps into the fi ring “to concentrate on tasks both at school and in “Th e coaches of the Georgia 4-H S.A.F.E. line with a bow, rifl e, or shotgun, he breathes, the workplace and teaching her valuable skills program are some of the best in the nation,” relaxes, focuses on the target, releases the about teamwork and self-discipline.” said Jessica McClain, former Spalding County arrow or squeezes off the shot and follows “I would not take back the lessons learned 4-H’er. “Th ey taught me to be diligent and through. Along the way he has been coached through my hands-on experiences in the persistent, even when the situation is diffi cult. and encouraged by an adult that is by his side S.A.F.E. program,” said the former Bryan Th at lesson, and many more, has become or waiting behind the ready line. County 4-H’er. important in the way I approach life, and get Th e S.A.F.E. program focuses on teaching Like most 4-H programs, the heart of the through every day.” youth to evaluate their accomplishments S.A.F.E. program’s success lies in the dedication McClain now coordinates air gun and and set goals. S.A.F.E. 4-H’ers celebrate one of the program assistants and volunteer muzzle loading competitions for the NRA’s another’s successes and share each other’s coaches and parents. competitive shooting division. shortcomings. “Th e life skills developed in shooting sports carry over to other areas of life,” Zeigler said. “At school or at work, young people say shooting sports programs help them build confi dence and provide them with the skills they need to concentrate and focus.”

“Th e shooting sports program has helped me in many areas of my life. From learning to concentrate on tasks both at school and in the workplace to learning valuable skills about teamwork and self-discipline, I would not take back the lessons learned through my hands-on experiences in the S.A.F.E. program.” AWARDS National 4-H Recurve Archery Title in 2009. Team members included Garrett Tiff any McCoy Frye, Cara Henslin, Cooper Hope and Shelby Herrin, Wayne County. Pembroke City Council Member Owens Supply Company National 4-H Compound Archery Title in 2008. Team members included Ethan Former Bryan County 4-H’er Pickles, Brent Hritz, Jantz Jenkins, and Garrett Hancock, Lowndes County. Fifteen 4-H’ers represented Georgia at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational held June 23-28, 2009 in Nebraska. Teams representing Georgia Georgia S.A.F.E. graduates include a host were: Compound Archery, Lowndes County; Recurve Archery, Wayne County; of successful professionals like former U.S. Shotgun, Turner County; and Rimfi re, Laurens County. Olympic Development Team member Patrick Cannon. GRANTS “Along with life-lessons, life-skills, and life- $3,650 grant from Colquitt EMS for Archery and Modifi ed Trap Range Expansions friendships, Georgia 4-H provided the start to and Equipment. my competitive shooting career,” said Cannon, a former Tift County 4-H’er. “Th e S.A.F.E. More than 1,000 certifi ed adult volunteers are active in the program. To train adult leaders, Georgia 4-H partnered with the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance program taught me to strive for excellence (YSSA) and the National Alliance for the Development of Archery (NADA) to and eventually shaped within me the Olympic provide Georgia coaches with advanced archery coaches’ training and national dream. Without the S.A.F.E. program and the certifi cation. 4-H leaders, volunteers and families who are The YSSA, with the generous assistance of some of the most respected involved, this dream would have never become manufacturers in the shooting sports industry, also provided instructional and my dream.” training equipment valued at more than $6,000. This includes 4 electric trap Pembroke City Council Member Tiff any GEORGIA 4-H PROJECT S.A.F.E. HIGHLIGHTS machines and instruction material for archery. McCoy credits the program for teaching her

4-H Annual Report 2009 13 2009 State 4-H Offi cers

Joshua Akins, Monroe County, President Bain Griffi th, Haralson County, Vice President Margo Braski, Houston County, State Representative Phillip Henry, Lamar County, Northwest Representative Ben Mayfi eld, Lumpkin County, Northeast Representative Jerico Phillips, Carroll County, State Representative Chelsea Sawyer, Bleckley County, State Representative Katie Th igpen, Charlton County, Southeast Representative Matt Tucker, Mitchell County, Southwest Representative

14 Georgia Cloverleaf 2009 District 4-H Senior Board

NORTHEAST DISTRICT SOUTHEAST DISTRICT Garrett Hibbs, President, Oconee County LaVonte Lovette, President, Jenkins County Nathan Coker, Vice President, Madison County Cuyler Collins, Vice President, Appling County Matt Anderson, Board Member, Oconee County Cecile Ducan, Board Member, Evans County Kelsey Holcombe, Board Member, Hart County Paula Eaton, Board Member, Appling County Jonathon Moss, Board Member, Oglethorpe County Amanda Starling, Board Member, Effi ngham County Alex Pettigrew, Board Member, Jones County Sydney Strickland, Board Member, Evans County Jenny Sheppard, Board Member, Hall County Sarah Waters, Board Member, Bulloch County Cassie Whisnant, Board Member, Banks County Jessi Young, Board Member, Bleckley County

NORTHWEST DISTRICT SOUTHWEST DISTRICT Mary Clayton Gilbert, President, Bartow County Zachary Allen, President, Lowndes County David Henry, Vice President, Lamar County Vincent Th omas II, Vice President, Houston County Devin Baker, Board Member, Chattooga County Austin French, Board Member, Crisp County Matthew Daniel, Board Member, Chattooga County James Conor Dunn, Board Member, Tift County Juawn Jackson, Board Member, Bibb County Rebekah Huff master, Board Member, Taylor County Haleigh Johnson, Board Member, Haralson County Nate Lewis, Board Member, Colquitt County Josh Norton, Board Member, Rockdale County Scott Walters, Board Member, Turner County Matthew Pace, Board Member, Chattooga County Lillie Williams, Board Member, Mitchell County

4-H Annual Report 2009 15 2009 State Winners

DAIRY & MILK SCIENCE FOOD FAST & FIT HISTORY PROJECTS Meagan Wilson, Morgan County Krista Gay, Jenkins County David French, Hall County Donors: Mrs. Angela Broder Nemeth; Morgan Long, Douglas County Donors: Mr. Arch Smith; Georgia 4-H Georgia Department of Agriculture; Foundation ARTS & CRAFTS Donor: M.K. “Curly” Cook Family in Commodity Commission for Milk Memory of Sandra B. Cook Joshua Akins, Monroe County Donor: Mrs. Kris Freeman HORSE DAIRY FOODS FOOD SAFETY Leslie Peterson, Jones County Eli Debroux, Bartow County & PRESERVATION Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation BEEF Donor: Agricultural Commodity Sammie Wiliams, Elbert County Ellie Baldwin, Bleckley County Commission for Milk Donor: Gary & Rhonda Keve HOUSING, ENVIRONMENT, Donors: Dr. Jim and Mrs. Reneé & EQUIPMENT Williamson; Th e Homeport Farm DOG CARE & TRAINING FOREST RESOURCES Mark Schleier, Hart County Mart Caitlin Roland, Pickens County & WOOD SCIENCE Donor: Mr. Bucky Cook Donor: Georgia Veterinary Medical Emily Pike, Bartow County COMMUNICATIONS Association Donors: Mr. Bill Lott; Georgia 4-H HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Corey O’Quinn, Hall County Foundation Dylan Brooks, Madison County Donor: Georgia 4-H Volunteer Leaders ENTOMOLOGY Donor: GAE4-HA Association Bob Jasperse, Pickens County Donor: Georgia Pest Control INTERNATIONAL Association; CES Entomology COMPANION ANIMAL Whether I’m running, Pankti Patel, Candler County Department SCIENCE Donor: Equifax, Inc. Rachel Harrison, Tift County participating in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES leadership and Donors: Monroe Veterinary Clinic, OUTDOOR RECREATION Inc.; Georgia 4-H Foundation; Bill and Jodie Boyette, Treutlen County community service Lauren Morris, Oconee County Edna Sell in memory of Scott Sell; Th e Donor: Georgia Cooperative Council, Donor: White Water Homeport Farm Mart Inc. activities or thinking about my future, I PERFORMING ARTS — DANCE FAMILY RESOURCE stay on the move Sierra Beasley, Emanuel County MANAGEMENT and connected to the Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Burley Page Jonathan Moss, Oglethorpe community. County PERFORMING ARTS — Donor: Sarah L. Huff Fund — Phillip Henry, Lamar GENERAL Austin French, Crisp County FASHION REVUE County, 2009 Sports Winner Donor: Six Flags Over Georgia Atreona Willis, Spalding County Donor: Th e Georgia Master 4-H Club PERFORMING ARTS — OTHER INSTRUMENTAL FESTIVE FOODS FOR HEALTH FRUITS, VEGETABLES & NUTS Stephen DeLoach, Tattnall Jaimee Yearwood, Greene County Paul Rice, Hart County Donor: Publix Super Markets Charities Donor: Meadows-Knox Family Fund County Donor: Six Flags Over Georgia FLOWERS, SHRUBS & LAWNS GENERAL RECREATION PERFORMING ARTS — PIANO COMPUTERS Casey Whitehead, Randolph Elizabeth Weeks, Tift County Resse Simmons, Spalding County Kasey Roth, Madison County County Donors: Meadows-Knox Family Fund; Donor: Six Flags Over Georgia Donor: Georgia Power Company Donor: Georgia Development Authority Georgia Recreation & Parks Association, Inc. PERFORMING ARTS — VOCAL CONSERVATION OF NATURAL FOOD FARE Katie Th igpen, Charlton County RESOURCES Jennifer Ingream, Pickens County HEALTH Donor: Six Flags Over Georgia David Myers, Camden County Donor: Georgia Development Authority C.J. Fellows, Pickens County Donor: Chevron; Georgia 4-H Donors: Mrs. Ellinore Nicholson; Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Martin; Georgia 4-H Foundation

16 Georgia Cloverleaf PHOTOGRAPHY SAFETY DEAN’S AWARD — FAMILY & Erin O’Quinn, Irwin County Jacob Gibb, Crawford County SPECIAL EVENTS CONSUMER SCIENCES Donors: GEORGIA Magazine; Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation Ellie Baldwin, Bleckley County Jim and Barbara Smith Donors: GAFCS; Blaine and Denise CHICKEN BARBEQUE SHEEP & MEAT GOATS Everson CONTEST PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL & Anslee Webb, Elbert County Ellie Baldwin, Bleckley County EARTH SCIENCES Donor: Dr. Jim and Reneé Williamson DEAN’S AWARD — Jessica Story, Rockdale County Donor: Extension Poultry Science Department LEADERSHIP Donor: Georgia Electric Membership SPORTS Hillary Th ornton, Charlton Corporation Phillip Henry, Lamar County COTTON BOLL & CONSUMER County Donor: White Water Donor: James Harris Leadership JAMBOREE PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE Endowment Kendra Hearn, Spalding County TARGET SPORTS Natalie Branch, Michael Corbin, Donor: Georgia Plant Food Educational Shelby Stoneroad, Coweta County Ethan McBrayer, Timmy Smith EGG PREPARATION CONTEST Society, Inc Donor: Callaway Foundation; (High Individual), Tift County Hillary Th ornton, Charlton Family of Col. James “Jim” Boddie Donor: Georgia Cotton Commission County PORK PRODUCTION Donor: Georgia Egg Commission Haley Gilleland, Ben Hill County TEXTILES, MERCHANDISING DAIRY JUDGING Donors: Georgia Pork Producers & INTERIORS Haley Farrow, Jake Holder, FOOD PRODUCT Association; Georgia 4-H Foundation Ashley Sparks, Baldwin County Rachel King, Andrew Sweeney DEVELOPMENT CONTEST Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation (High Individual), Putnam County Kaitlyn Fraley, Bethany Harris, POULTRY & EGG SCIENCE Donor: Agricultural Commodity Ian Kelley, Katlyn Lavelle, Emily Frazier, Gordon County VETERINARY SCIENCE Commission for Milk Donors: Perdue Farms; Georgia Poultry Phillip Simmons, Reese Simmons, Melea Baldwin, Hart County Spalding County Federation DAIRY QUIZ BOWL Donor: Georgia Veterinary Medical Donors: CAES Alumni Association Association; Georgia Veterinary Jack Branch, Austin Dunn, Eterna Fund; Georgia Agribusiness POWER & ENERGY Medicine Auxiliary Rachel Harrison, Sarah Harrison, Council; Winn-Dixie Stores Aaron Craven, Bartow County Zach Hughes, Timmy Smith, Foundation Donor: Jackson EMC Oconee County Donors: Georgia Department of FORESTRY FIELD DAY 2009 PUBLIC SPEAKING Agriculture; Agricultural Commodity Melea Baldwin, Amber Jenkins, Margo Braski, Houston County Commission for Milk (High Individual), Wilson Pierce, Donors: Georgia Farm Credit Rachel Schleier, Hart County Associations of Georgia; Mr. Wayne DEAN’S AWARD — Donor: Th e Langdale Company Reese; Mr. Kaleb McMichen AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE HORSE JUDGING Hunter Brock, Turner County Emilee Brinton (High Individual), Donor: Michael and Sharon Reeves I have set my mind to Erin Davis, Katy Kirbow, Newton County be successful and with DEAN’S AWARD — Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation the knowledge that I CITIZENSHIP Ashleigh Day, Peach County have acquired from WILDLIFE & MARINE HORSE SHOWS: Donors: Mr. Roger Harrison and Mr. 4-H and through the Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation SCIENCE Jason Umfress; Georgia EMC help of my family I Collin Steele, Sumter County am certain that I will Donor: Georgia Power STOCK SEAT DEAN’S AWARD — Sarah Bentley, Cobb County COMMUNICATION & THE attain this goal. WORKFORCE PREPARATION Sara Parr, Walton County ARTS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT —Meagen Wilson, Morgan Katie Th igpen, Charlton County HUNT SEAT Adrianne Parker, Lowndes Donor: Mr. Bill Edwards County, Dairy & Milk County Heather Hillstrom, Houston Science Project Winner 2009 Donors: Randstad USA; Emerson County Climate Technologies

4-H Annual Report 2009 17 SADDLE SEAT MARKET LAMB SHOW BREEDING HEIFER PRECISION AIR RIFLE Jacob Finerfrock, Wayne CHAMPION & SHOWMANSHIP SHOWMANSHIP Jackson Bailey, Matthew County Camille Odom, Oconee County STEER SHOWMANSHIP Branyon, Michael Matthews Donor: Georgia Department of Taylor Gazda, Oconee County (High Individual), Spalding CONTEST Agriculture Donor: Georgia Department of County Emily McClain, Pierce County Agriculture BREEDING EWE SHOW SPORTER AIR RIFLE MASTER HORSEMAN CHAMPION POULTRY JUDGING Justin Hand (High Individual), Kathryn Leigh Buford, Crisp Katie Sutherland, Gordon County Morgan Collins, Jazmin Th omas Jordana McClendon, Matthew County Donor: Georgia Department of (High Individual), Weslie Murray, Wendy Murray, Agriculture Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation Williford, Windy Wiliford, Matthew Sears, Coff ee County Houston County HORSE QUIZ BOWL BREEDING EWE Donors: Perdue Farms; Georgia Poultry ARCHERY RECURVE Lauren Bailey, Hannah Carruth, SHOWMANSHIP Federation Aaron Henson (High Kaitlyn Chander, Mary Davis, Camille Odom, Oconee County Individual), Cara Henslin, Gwinnett County Donor: Georgia Department of WILDLIFE JUDGING 2007 Shelby Herrin, Cooper Hope, Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation Agriculture Courtney Brooks (High Garrett Frye, Wayne County Individual), Charlie Chandler, LAND JUDGING MARKET GOAT CHAMPION Michelle Sosia, Walton County ARCHERY COMPOUND Aimee Bozeman, Danielle & SHOWMANSHIP Donor: Farm Credit Associations of John Crosby, Chase Ford, Burrier, Jordan Napier, Gage Moriah Eavenson, Franklin Georgia Andrew Herrin, Conner Williams, Pike County County Donor: Farm Credit Associations of Donor: Georgia Department of Purvis (High Individual), Georgia Agriculture Lowndes County

LIVESTOCK JUDGING MARKET HOG SHOWMANSHIP RIMFIRE CLASS O Josh Daniel, Hunter Grayson, Morgan Summers, Lee County John Lewis, (High Individual), Camille Odom, Patrick Savelle, Donor: Georgia Department of Bartow County, Agriculture Oconee County Chandler Akins (High Individual), RIMFIRE CLASS T MARKET BARROW Berrien County Rebecca Young (High Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation CHAMPION Individual), Laurens County, Austin Oliver, Wheeler County Donor: Georgia Department of SHOTGUN Agriculture Th ad Harris, Devin Harris, Lucas Haney, Reid Miller, COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFER Taylor Newsome, Dillon Price, SHOWMANSHIP I have learned to Quinton Welch, Brooks County Patrick Savelle, Oconee County WILDLIFE JUDGING 2008 succeed in 4-H. Before Donor: Georgia Farm Credit A.J. Aycock (High Individual), Caleb Adkins (High Individual), I was in it, I would Association Lee County Garrett Christie, Cherise never have stood and Dryden, Emily Ray, Decatur TRAP & SKEET spoken in front of a MARKET GILT CHAMPION Allison Oliver, Montgomery County Michael Donahoo, Brian Donor: Farm Credit Associations of group. Now I have County Gregory, Zack Hasty, Cory Georgia no problem. Donor: Georgia Department of Pylant, Turner County Agriculture Wesley Brooks, (High TARGET SPORTS: Individual), Putnam County –Kasey Roth, Madison Donor: Federal Cartridge Company MARKET STEER CHAMPION County, State Winner Clint Moser, Pike County Computers 2009 AIR PISTOL HIGH Donor: Georgia Department of Agriculture INDIVIDUAL Jacob Hall, Carroll County

18 Georgia Cloverleaf 2009 Scholarship Winners } Total State Achievement Scholarships Awarded: $30,500 } GEORGIA 4-H ACHIEVEMENT HELEN HARGROVE MEMORIAL LOYD POITEVINT SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Patrick Savelle, Oconee County Kathryn Leigh Buford, Crisp County Christen Jackson, Lamar County Donor: Mrs. Joyce Poitevint Donor: UGA College of Agricultural Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Art Hargrove and Environmental Sciences EDDYE ROSS FAMILY AND CONSUMER IRVIN 4-H SCHOLARSHIP SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL Emily Backes, Lowndes County Allison Martin, Douglas County COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Commissioner Tommy Irvin Donor: Georgia Homemakers Council Hunter Brock, Turner County Donor: ABAC Foundation MARTHA JONES FAMILY AND WAYNE SHACKELFORD SCHOLARSHIP CONSUMER SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP Nicole Trusty, Barrow County ATLANTA FARMERS CLUB Ginger Green, Floyd County Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shackelford SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Georgia Homemakers Council Josh Paine, Henry County WAYNE SHACKELFORD SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Atlanta Farmers Club JULIUS BENTON MEMORIAL Ashleigh Stevens, Lowndes County SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shackelford BESS CABANNIS MEMORIAL MASTER Mallory Maslak, Lowndes County 4-H CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents STATE 4-H STAFF SCHOLARSHIP Austin Suggs, Tift County Abbey Hufstetler, Bartow County Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club KITZINGER SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Georgia State 4-H Offi ce Staff Russell Adams, Madison County HUGH MOSS COMER SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation STATE 4-H STAFF SCHOLARSHIP Michael Henry, Emanuel County Hillary Th ornton, Charlton County Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation GEORGIA MASTER 4-H CLUB Donor: Georgia State 4-H Offi ce Staff SCHOLARSHIP 4-H DOLLARS FOR 4-H SCHOLARS Ashley Buford, Crisp County JOHN STRICKLAND SCHOLARSHIP Kelsey Matthews, Jasper County Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club Board of Directors Blake Coughlin, Barrow County Donor: Georgia Senior 4-H'ers Donor: Dr. and Mrs. Frank Carter MARTHA HARRISON JONES MEMORIAL DON MASSEY SCHOLARSHIP MASTER 4-H CLUB SCHOLARSHIP EDMUND AND JO ANN TAYLOR 4-H Joseph Rico Turner, Emanuel County Rebekah Bowen, Emanuel County MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Don Massey Family Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club April McDaniel, Burke County Donor: Taylor Gas GAINES ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP JERRY PATRIARCA 4-H MEMORIAL Jami Lyn Medley, Colquitt County SCHOLARSHIP E. ROY AND MINNIE TAYLOR Donor: Karol and Greg Gaines Ashleigh Day, Peach County MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation Erine-Fay Dennis, Haralson County GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY Donor: Taylor Gas AGRICULTURAL AGENTS NEVELS-HALL FAMILY COLLEGIATE ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 4-H SCHOLARSHIP ROBERT WHITAKER FAMILY Katie Comer, Carroll County Heather Williams, Liberty County SCHOLARSHIP Donor: Georgia Association of County Donor: Doris Nevels Hall and Emmett Howell Hall Amber Holloway, Lamar County Agricultural Agents Donor: Th e Robert Whitaker Family ROBERT & KATHLEEN PINCKNEY GEORGIA PROPANE GAS MASTER 4-H CLUB SCHOLARSHIP WOOTEN SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Jamey Knight, Berrien County Katie Th igpen, Charlton County Nicole DeLisle, Fayette County Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club Donor: Georgia 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Donor: Georgia Propane Gas Association

4-H Annual Report 2009 19 From the Interim Executive Director Georgia 4-H Foundation Financial Statement July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

t is my pleasure to share with you the 2009 Georgia 4-H INCOME IFoundation Annual Report. Th is year we have experienced REVENUE FROM GRANTS RECEIVED great success with increased alumni participation and PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 9% support to the programs and facilities that provide 36% opportunities for our 4-H youth in Georgia. Support from our engaged alumni and friends is having a positive impact in the state, increasing our capacity, and ensuring a bright future for all. CONTRIBUTIONS Th is past year we launched a number of opportunities RECEIVED to benefi t the youth in the state including the sale of the 55% Georgia 4-H History Book, the Washington Internship Endowment Campaign, and the Rock Eagle 4-H Center Cabin Campaign to name a few. Two cabins are under construction at Rock Eagle due to the generous support Grants Received $298,576 of our alumni and friends, and plans are underway for others as we partner with other Contributions Received $1,869,404 funders in the coming months. We are also fortunate to have an engaged Foundation Board who is clearly focused on our capital funding needs and capacity building priorities, Revenue from Program Activities $1,223,759 in addition to our annual fund, which provides funds for many programs and activities TOTAL INCOME $3,391,739 that 4-Hers participate in during the year. Th e Georgia 4-H Foundation also continues to focus on our alumni programming as a priority. Alumni and friends had a “swingin” good time at the 2009 Twilight on the Lake EXPENSES held August 8. Th e 4-H alumni and friends event brought together over 200 supporters FOUNDATION OPERATING CONSTRUCTION and alumni for a fun fi lled casual evening at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.r. InI addition to seeing 7% & REPAIRS AT old friends, former 4-H’ers and long-time 4-H supporters enjoyed a hearty meal and SCHOLARSHIPS 4-H CENTERS danced the night away at the GEMC Building and Senior Pavilion by Rock Eagle Lake. 3% 10% Coming in 2010, you won’t want to miss the 2010 Georgia 4-H Gala, to be held on August 14 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia! Plans are well underway, and the event is shaping up to be like no other in Georgia 4-H history. We will have the opportunity to see 4-H friends, recognize our Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and PROGRAM SERVICES support 4-H project achievement through an outstanding silent and live auction. Th e & OTHER EXPENSES 80% ticket price this year is set at $150, but attendees who purchase their tickets by July 15 will receive a discounted price of $125. Additionally, the Georgia 4-H Foundation is off ering an installment payment plan this year. Th ank you for all you do to advance the 4-H program in Georgia. We hope you will visit our Web site at www.georgia4hfoundation.org to fi nd out more about what we are Construction & Repairs at 4-H Centers $388,511 doing or to make a gift to support one of the many programs and events, or one of the fi ve Program Services & Other Expenses $3,124,102 4-H Centers located throughout the state. We are successful in building a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change through Scholarships $119,633 your support. Foundation Operating $ 283,072 TOTAL EXPENSES $3,915,318

BEGINNING NET ASSETS 7/01/2008 $3,882,063 Mary Ann Parsons ENDING NET ASSETS 6/30/2009 $3,358,484 Interim Executive Director CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ($523,579)

REALIZED LOSS ON MARKETABLE SECURITIES ($663,005) 20 Georgia Cloverleaf Georgia 4-H Support Organizations

Georgia 4-H Advisory Georgia 4-H Counselor Georgia 4-H Volunteer Mike Beatty Committee Alumni Association Leader Association Board Justine N. Boyd John Allen Karol Gaines, President Donna Varnadoe, President, Joe Burns Lora Arledge Kaycie Rogers, Vice President Spalding County Bob Burton Jorge Atiles Kathi Worthy, Secretary Annette Raybon, President Elect, April Crow Von Baker Nan Jenkins, Treasurer Paulding County Zippy Duvall Willie Banks Kris Khlifi , Vice President, Guy Eberhardt Columbia County Doris Belcher Georgia 4-H Counselor Karen Garrett Joan Parker, Secretary/Treasurer, Carter Black Fred Greer, Emeritus Association Putnam County Ashley Buford Ed Holcombe Jennifer Davenport, President Mary Kurtz, NE Rep., Clarke Gale Cutler Mallard C. Holliday Austin Suggs, Vice President County Ken Daniels Ashley B. Hosey Leanna Brown, Secretary Pat Wilson, NW Rep., Spalding Tommy Irvin Angie Daughtry County Jaimie Jones, Treasurer Brittani Kelley Caroline Davis Rhonda Carter, SW Rep., Turner Chad Bates, Small Camp Dot Knox Priscilla Doster Representative County Jay Morgan Sharon Dowdy Richie Knight, Rock Eagle Mark Braddy, SE Rep., Jeff erson Randy Nuckolls Bill Edwards Representative County Jed Evans Sandra Spradley, Past President, Brandie Rucks Park Nekeisha L. Randall Juli Fields Georgia Master 4-H Club Turner County Kathy Floyd Kelvin Bailey, Education Chair, Sharon Reeves Sherry Carlson, President Keri Gandy Dekalb County Th omas F. Rodgers Jim Davis, President Elect Deborah Gonzalez Doug & Elaine Kimble, Paul W. Williams George Lee, Vice President Jake Grant Fundraising Chairs, Newton Paul Wood Julia Lucas, Vice President County Tom Hallman Ex Offi cio: Karen Cole, Secretary Roger Harrison Scott Angle Ted Jenkins, Treasurer Holly Hidell Georgia 4-H Foundation Bo Ryles Doris Belcher, Parliamentarian Casey Hobbs Board of Trustees Arch Smith Rachel Torrance, Past President Melanie Hollingsworth Kirby A. Th ompson, Chair Bevery Sparks District 2 Tammy Gilland Woodie Hughes Jr. Kathy S. Palmer, Vice Chair District 3 Sandra Williams Ted Jenkins Anne W. Sapp, Secretary District 4 Andrea Milton Keith Johnson Frank L. Carter, Immediate Past District 5 Anne Trulock Maritza Soto Keen Chair District 6 Stewart Th igpen Debra Lassiter Judy Ashley District 7 David Beeland Gordon Lee Lonice C. Barretttt District 8 Joy Dutton Kaleb McMichen Wanda T. Barrs Out of State June Hagin Laura Meadows State Staff Mary Ann Parsons Mary Mills Liaison Amanda Parnell Bob Ray Michael Reeves David Skinner Austin Suggs Jane Walk Jerry Whitaker

4-H Annual Report 2009 21 Georgia 4-H Foundation Donors: Individuals

Keagan S. Adams Barbara and Harry Beasley Lori Purcell Bledsoe Kathryn Leigh Buford Elizabeth H. Cornelius Russell Adams Bruce E. Beck Joe Boddiford Kate R. Burke Mac M. and Jody Corry Virgil E. Adams Diana Beckett Alexander H. Booth Robert E. Burton Blake Coughlin Myrtis H. Akins Doris W. Belcher Bill and Jackie Booth Mary Butler Michael Cowan John and Tori Allen Mildred E. Bell Edward E. Boshears Amy L. Byram Ian and Vanessa Cowie Stephen L. Alligood Sue Benegar Julie and Don Bower Will Cagle Karissa Crawford Gene and Cathy Anderson Edward J. Bible, Jr. Drew Bowers Terri P. Camp Saxon and Ayrio Cronin Joan and Frank Anderson Andy and Melanie Biersmith Katrina Little Bowers Shelby Marie Campbell April and Brian Crow Robert Anderson Leroy Bigham Janice Boyd Louie and Marilyn Canova Mary F. Crowe Elizabeth L. Andress Joan and Hugh Bishop Justine and Marvin Boyd David and Betty Carlson Susan and Michael Culpepper J. Scott Angle Spencer and Andrea Black Jodie Boyette Sherry Carlson Amy and James Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Tad Black Ethan Boyles Bess Carter David and Debra Curry Anthony Dan Blackshear Kasey Bozeman Cheri Carter Darianna Dailey Milton Anthony Charles and Donna Blalock Judy A. Branch Dr. Frank and Mrs. Christy Nicholas M. Dale Wayne Anthony Christine Phillabaum Braski Carter Millard F. Daniel Linda Arrington James A. Breedlove Holly M. Carter Matthew Darby Brandon and Kelle Ashley Aaron Bristol Mary Lee Monfort Carter Cindy A. Darden Judy Ashley Mollie Rice Broadnax Sharon Cassidy George W. (Buddy) Darden Ronald and Julia Atkinson Brinson and Ginger Brock Robbie Causby Harold Darden Emily Backes Hunter Brock Mike Cebulski William H. Darsey Jan T. Baggarly Th omas C. Brodnax Jennifer Blake Chambers Diane Davies Lynn Russell Bailey Scott N. Brown Arthur Chapman Brittany Davis Dimple Bansal Patricia A. Bruschini Hannah Chapman James and Janice Davis Adam Barlow Molly Bacon Buchanan Joe Chapple Lynn Youngblood Davis Lonice C. Barrett Jeff and Scarlet Buckley Njeri Chasseau Mary E. Davis Glenn Beard Ashley M. Buford Pamela Childs Ashleigh M. Day Raymond Chow Nicole Amber De Lisle Jeff and Tina Christie Courtney DeBord Trudy and Mike Christopher Lois N. DeConca Georgia Cloverleaf lists your gift s to the Georgia 4-H Foundation, the Arch Hilda B. Clark Josephine H. Dees Foundation, or the University of Georgia Foundation designated for 4-H that were Carla A. Cobb processed through the Georgia 4-H Foundation between July 1, 2008, to June 30, Johnnie and Pat Dekle Th omas E. and Frances D. Ra’Shelle Deming 2009. If your name is not included and you think it should be, there may be several Cochran reasons why: Erine-Fay Dennis Dot Cofer Joanne and Neil Derrick Randall and Carol Cofer 1. You made your gift either before July 1, 2008, or aft er June 30, 2009. Bonnie and William Dials Anita Cole 2. You made a pledge instead of an outright gift . Th is listing includes only gift s Lance Dickerson Millie and Tom Coleman received. If you made a pledge during this time period but elected not to begin Robert T. Dixon paying it until aft er June 30, 2009, your name will not be listed. Rodney Coleman Tyler Dominey Jimmica Collins 3. You made a gift to another 4-H entity such as National 4-H Council, IFYE Caitlin Nicole Dominy Alumni, Georgia Master 4-H Club, etc. Th ese gift s are not refl ected in the Katie Comer Wanita and Barry Donaldson Georgia 4-H Foundation Report. Harrileen Jones Conner Lonie Donovan 4. We omitted your name in error. If we’ve made a mistake, we’d like to hear Michelle Conner Allen and June Dooley from you. Bucky & Shelley Cook Jimmie C. Douglas Dr. Curly Cook If you have questions, please contact the Georgia 4-H Foundation, Hoke Smith Lila Dowdy Bonnie Cooksey Annex, Th e University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Or call us at 706-542-8914. Lillie I. DuBose Rob and Linda Cooper Jayson S. Dukes

22 Georgia Cloverleaf Sara T. and Murray Dukes Mary Garrison Kimberly C. Dunlap Jack and Nadine Brown Gary Robert R. Dunlap George and Lola Gazda Joy Barber Dutton Sue Gertis Steve R. Dykes Norman Giancola Mark Dzikowski Tiff any Gibbs Tracy D. Edwards Anna Gilbert Sally D. Ellis Tammy and Geoff rey Gilland Stacey Ellison Charles and Ann Gillespie Regina M. Emery Jim L. Gillis, Jr. Heather BreAnna Evans Alisa M. Gipson Jessie Evans William and Martha Givan Walter P. Evans Joshua Gonzalez Denise Dixon Everson Hunter Gore T. M. “Mort” Ewing/T.M. Linton Graham Ewing Farm Cheryl Gray Jerry Ezzelll Mike Grebel Clayton Faircloth Ginger Green Phillip Henry Courtney L. Jackson Porcha Nicole Jones Scott Faulkner James Terrel Green Leah Jarrett Herring Mrs. Carol S. Jackson Proctor Jones William Faulkner Michele Gregory Henry and Judy Hibbs Randy Jaff e Randy and Connie Jones Miranda Fischer Jo Griff eth Gregory and Heather Hickey Grace James C. Wayne and Bettye Jordan Marian S. Fisher Laura Griff eth Th omas Hicks Fred S. Jarrell, Jr. Georgia H. Jordan Mary Frances Fitch Lauren and Tim Griff eth Frances L. Hildebrand Harold and Beth Jarrett Jean Howington Jordan Tim Flanders Joe and Tracey Griffi th Mary Hill Jay Jenkins Jenny and Gavin Jordan William P. Flatt Susan A. Groover Joseph Hilton John Jenkins Lindsay Joyce Josey Crystal Floyd Rita A. Haley Jessica Holcombe Mr. Ted and Mrs. Gerrye Ricky Josey Jenkins Lindsey Fodor Charles and Jan Hall Caroline Ware Holder Jane G. Keane Melissa Jernigan Dianne J. Ford, M.D. Lynwood Hall Mallard and Pam Holliday Ian Kelley Susan Bible Jessup Deatrice and James Fountain William Timothy Hall Anne H. Holt Kayla Kelley Laurel Johns James M. Fountain Ashley Hampton Irene C. Holt Yasmin C. Kelley Joan Johnson John A. Fountain Daniel S. Hankins Ina Hopkins Gray G. Kennedy Keith Johnson Chad Fowler Sharon Hansen Alice Griffi n Howard Allen Kent Laura Perry Johnson and Robert R. Fowler, III James and Gail Hanula Robert N. Howell Gary and Rhonda Waller Scott Johnson Keve Jayla Freeman Jeremy C. Haralson Th omas and Mona Huber Mrs. Cecil E. Johnson (Marge) Doug and Elaine Kimble Joelle Freeman Art and Rosemary Hargrove Jon and Beverly Huff master Maryann Johnson Saralyn Kimsey Justin and Linda Freeman Doug Hargrove Abbey Hufstetler Tiara K. Johnson Myra Kincaid Kris Freeman Bethany Harris Kristi Nichole Hughes David and Stacy Jones Jacqueline King Ryan Freund Clay and Debra Harris Daisy B. Hunt Donn and Sylvia Jones Katy Kirbow Frank and Sharon Funderburk Hinton J. Harris Cynthia Hutchins Greg L. Jones David E. Kissel Leonard Fussell Wesley Harris Tracey Huyck H. Kemp Jones Brittany Helene Klaus Gina Gailey Roger A. Harrison and Jason Margaret A. Iliff Hal Jones Greg and Karol Gaines Umfress Jennifer Ingram Eddie Knowlton J. Albert Jones Luke Gaines Teresa B. Harvey Tommy Irvin Sandra Knowlton Jaimie Jones Tyler and Whitney Gaines Dianne Jordan Hattaway Bob and Brenda Isaac Michael and Linda Lacy Ken D. Jones Keri Gandy Sam and Loucy Hay William and Edna Isaacs Melissa R. Lance Mary Jane Jones Marie Garaventa Caroline Andrews Helwick Alissa B. Jackson Buncie Hay Lanners

4-H Annual Report 2009 23 Conrad Lavender Kaleb McMichen Megan Nicole Rull Brittany L. LeCave Laura McMillian James L. Russell Vivian S. Ledford Laura J. Meadows Bo and Becky Ryles Cathy Graham Lee Zona Medley Jessica Sailors Steve Lee Justin Medlock Norma H. Sanders Jenna Lippincott Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Merck Alison and Ricky Sapp John W. Long Bill and Sharon Merka Anne Woolf Sapp Bill Lott Ashley Miller Victoria Scarborough Linda Lowery Becky Stewart Miller Emily and Dar Schattler Bob and Gloria Lowrey Kasey Ann Miller Mark Schleier Darrell G. Lowrey, M.D. Mary and Eddie Mills Cristine Estes Schulz Melissa Daniel Lu Tareva Moore Bill and Edna Sell Julie and Patrick Lucas Taylor Harvey Moore Wayne and Anna Shackelford Karen Ludwig Jay and Laura Morgan Rajesh Shah Lauren Anne Luoma Dessa and Michael Morris Mary Sharp Dana Lynch Carter and Glenda Morton Rachel Palinski Amanda R. Price Erin Shealy Valerie Lynn-Argo Alexa C. Moscardelli Kathy S. Palmer Gregory and Rebecca Price Brandi Harrison Shifl et Carolyn Mallalieu-Knapp William D. Moseley Brandie Rucks Park Anne C. Prichard Lisa and John Shirreff s William Nicholas Mann David Moulder Cliff ord T. Park Cole Prince John and Sandra Shockley Blane Marable Pam Mueller Adrienne Parker Carol and Terence Propes Joyce and Mark Shoemaker Mandy and Brent Marable Lori Maxey Muggridge Al and Joan Parker Debbie and Fredy Purvis Heather and Todd Shultz Brandon and Allison Marlow Casey D. Mull Bonnie M. Parker David Ramos Derek Shumans Th omas and Joan Marsh Alvin and Betty Mullins Johnny and Janet Parker Cathy S. Randall John D. Shurley Alan Martin Misty Mullis Amanda Parnell Nekeisha Randall Kimberly Siebert Allison Martin Debbie Sue Mumford Jone Parr Joshua K. Ray Antonio Simmons Lamar and Elizabeth Martin Laurie Murrah-Hanson Ken Parris Wayne Reece D. Reese Simmons Ruth Martin Allen Nasworthy Mary Ann and Mike Parsons Cheryl Reed Sara Sims James H. Massey Patrick Nelson Martha Partridge James Reed Billy Skaggs Mary Sellars Massey Rev. Edward B. Nelson, Sr. Lynn M. Pass Michael and Sharon Reeves Arch and Brenda Smith Sam E. Massey Sr. Angela Broder Nemeth Ann Patterson Walter Reeves Asher Smith Kelsey Matthews Becky Reynolds Nicholson Susan and Julian Patton Judy A. Reid Barbara Shockley Smith Janice Mays Ellinore Nicholson Bob Paul Kasey Reid Barbara Smith Leisa S. McCannon Jordan Nicholson Michael Payne Ty Reid David T. Smith Victor and Shanie McCarty Sharon Y. Nickols Ann Peisher Dee Renfroe Eleanor Smith Kay Ellenberg McClendon Justin Nix Ryan G. Phillips Eric B. Reynolds Hilda Johnson Smith Neil and Anne McCollum Randy and Suzanne Nuckolls Janice Gibson Pickett Rebecca Leigh Rich John E. Smith, Jr. Megan Leigh McCoy Becky and Keith Odom Kristen B. Pickett Donald Roberson Julie Massey Smith Ashley R. McCraney Elisabeth O’Quinn Virginia Pittman Jeremy Roberts Sharon D. Smith Grace McCurry Matthew Osborne Marilyn A. Placzek Mary Ann Robinson Ben Snooks Mary Ann Harper McDaniel Austin Overbey Agnes M. Ponder Tom and Janie Rodgers Ron and Audrey Snuggs Daniel McElhaney Rena Ow Joni Nicole Poole Kaycie Rogers Leslie Spann Mindy McGuinty Ralph and Jewel C. Owens Marilyn and Michael Poole Dr. Richard Rohs Ashley Lorraine Sparks Wendy Verner McHale Richard D. Owens Cheryl Poppell Holley Rotton Shannon H. Spears Anna McIntyre Logan Padilla Rob and Kelly Postin Angela Rouse Allena G. Sperry Richard G. McKinna Connie and Burley Page Herbert L. Powell Clint and Brittnie Rouse Frank and Rosemary Stancil Susan Hall McKinney Rachel Page Jody Prescott Keith Rucker Jennifer Stancil

24 Georgia Cloverleaf Terri D. Stasco Lynn Upson Dr. E. Walter Wilson Joelle Freeman In Memory Al Steagall Andrew Van Dyke Norbert L. Wilson Shalini Goel Bruce Beck Matthew A. Stevens Laura Varela Shirley Trammel Wilson Zach Hall Ruth Ann Benyshek John Stewart Cheryl and Carl Varnadoe Randy and Lisa Woff ord Bethany Harris Wayne L. Bower B. Jack Stone Leigh Varnadoe Max Woodard Sharon Hilton Perry Lynfi eld Bridges, Sr. Barbara Ingram Stone Nancy Williams Vason Paul Woody Mark and Andrew Isaacs Whitey Butler Th omas L. Stripling Diane Brown Vaughan Kathi Worthy Marge Johnson Pete Chamberlin Pam Stroven Rodney Vickers Charlie and Stacy Wurst Anthony M. Jones Nemah Daniel Karen Stubbs Shirley Vickery Jon Wynn Sharron Mays Lawn Lou Dell Eaton Paul E. Sumner and Amy R. Mark and Trina von Waldner Becky Yarbrough Glenda Morton Frank W. Fitch, Jr. Heidt Stephen Wainwright S. E. (Gene) Younts Casey Mull Jim Glenn Sr. Katy Tant Mimi Harris Waite Alice Yurke and Robert Davis Constance Perry Page Ada H. Griffi n Kevin and Cathy Tatum Donna and Ken Walker Howard and Emma Parker Cheryl Harris Clyde and Nancy Taylor Steve Walker Mary Ann Parsons John Harrell Derrick Taylor Victoria Walker In Honor Tony Roberts John Allen Mary Cagle Harrison Morgan Taylor-Burns Aaron Wall Tom Rodgers Scott Angle Edward H. Hunt Loretha and Paul Th iele Linda Wall Bo Ryles Joel Bishop Cecil E. Johnson Katie Th igpen Helen P. Wallace Emily Schattler Mollie Rice Broadnax Patsy Johnson Charles and Charlene Th omas John and Dorothy Walter Pearl Tappan Hunter Chess Brock Martha H. Jones Kyle Th omas Rachel Martin Walters Deborah Jackson Th omason Bob and Maxine Burton Marilyn Lansinger Clay Th omason Jill and Geoff rey Walton Philip Rosser Torrance Joshua Corban Cofer Edward Lee Leithauser Lydia C. Th ompson Mrs. Mary D. Walton Joe Wallace M. K. Cook Dewey L. Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Kirby A. Becky Waters Debbie Wilburn Th ompson Anna Daniel Eugene McClure Leah Waters Johnny Williamson Norma Th ompson Martha Jo Darden Marjory S. Naglich Mary R. Watson Sheena H. Th ompson April L. Ford John Park Sr. Billy Watson Hillary Th ornton Raymond Price Anslee R. Webb Lynne Tipton Reba Pye Michael R. Welborn Sandra Todd Anita Reed John Welch Tyler Tolbert Mel Rodekohr Ben and Donna Westberry Adam Tomlin Walter F. Rucker Scott and Michelle Westbrook Grady and Frances Torrance Barry D. Smith Regina D. Whitaker Steve Torrance Ellen Tankersley Casey Foy Whitehead Tom Torrance Tommy Walton Jerry and Sylvia Whiteside Jennifer Townsend Robert Whitaker Katherine Whitfi eld Anne and Robert Trulock Gladys T. Williams Jennifer Whittaker Mary Helen Trulock Amber Wiard Charles S. Tucker Dale Wiggins Matthew P. Tucker Deborah Wilburn Chemyeeka Tumblin Teresa T. Wilkins Louise H. Turner Andrea Williams Seth S. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Gregory D. Tyler Williams Bobby and Catharine Tyson Travis Williams Tony and Mona Tyson Cathy Williamson Kirsten Underwood Shirley Williamson

4-H Annual Report 2009 25 Georgia 4-H Foundation Donors: Companies & Organizations

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Foundation, Douglas County 4-H Club Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs Inc. Dow AgroSciences LLC Georgia Association of County Ag Agents ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc. DP Seeds Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents Ag Research Associates Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc. Georgia Association of Professional Agricultural AgraQuest, Inc. Dupont Chemical Solutions Enterprises Consultants Agro-Enviro Technologies, Inc. DuPont Crop Protection Georgia Blueberry Growers Association AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA Dynamic Marketing Concepts Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc. Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association Georgia Club Lamb Producers Association Alcoa Foundation Elizabeth and Avola W. Callaway Foundation, Inc. Georgia Cooperative Council, Inc. Aon Foundation Arysta LifeScience AT&T Athena Trees Aurora Group, Inc. Aviagen North America BASF Corporation Batten Tractor, Inc. Bayer CropScience Bayer Environmental Sciences Becker Underwood Bejo Seeds, Inc. B-Hill Farms BioWorks, Inc. Bold Spring Nursery Britt Angus Farm EMD Crop Bioscience Georgia Department of Agriculture burton + BURTON Emerson Climate Technologies Georgia Department of Natural Resources CAES Poultry Science Department Epsilon Sigma Phi Georgia Dept. of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division Cagle and Cato Construction Co. Epsilon Sigma Phi - Alpha Beta Chapter Georgia Development Authority Center for Applied Nursery Research Equifax, Inc. Georgia Egg Commission Central Garden & Pet Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc. Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Centurion Poultry, Inc. Farm Credit Associations of Georgia Georgia Extension Association of Family and CES Entomology Department Federal Premium Ammunition Consumer Sciences Ceva Biomune Fertigation Products and Equipment Co., Inc. Georgia Farm Bureau, Inc. Cheminova, Inc. Flint Energies Georgia FFA Alumni Association Chemtura USA Corporation Floratine Products Group, Inc. Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Chevron Corporation FMC Agricultural Products Georgia Green Industry Association, Inc. Chick-Fil-A, Inc. FMC Corporation GEORGIA Magazine Chore-Time Equipment Gaines Electric Membership Company Georgia Master 4-H Clubs Classic Groundcovers, Inc. Georgia 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Georgia Master Gardener Association, Inc. Color Burst Georgia Agribusiness Council Georgia Milk Producers Association Committee to Elect Jim Cole Georgia Agricultural Aviation Association Georgia Peanut Commission Coweta County Extension Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Pest Control Association CWT Farms International, Inc. Cotton Georgia Plant Food Educational Society, Inc. Deltapine - Monsanto Imagine Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Georgia Pork Producers Association, Inc.

26 Georgia Cloverleaf Georgia Power Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Southern Rivers Energy Georgia Propane Gas Association, Inc. Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Georgia Recreation and Park Association, Inc. Southwest District 4-H Georgia Seed Development Commission Southwest District GAE4-HA Georgia Shares, Inc. State Farm Youth Advisory Board Georgia State Society of Washington, D.C. Still Pond Inc. Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Stoller Enterprises, Inc. Georgia Young Farmer’s Association SunnyRidge Farm, Inc. Godfrey’s Warehouse, Inc. SunTrust Golf Course Superintendents Association Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Gowan Company LLC National 4-H Council Taylor Gas, Inc. Harris County Extension Service National Foliage Foundation Taylor Orchards Harris Moran Seed Company National Military Family Association Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. Helena Chemical Company Neogen Corporation Th e Cliff ord A. Howell Foundation Horizon Ag Products NIPAN LLC Th e Coca-Cola Company Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association of Georgia North American Plants, LLC Th e Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Hortag Seed Company North Carolina State University Inc. Hy-Line North America, LLC North Georgia Trailer Sales Th e Daniel Ashley and Irene Houston Jewell Memorial Foundation I Do Foundation Novus International Th e Homeport Farm Mart (Terry and Cindy Nunhems USA, Inc. Improcrop USA, Inc. England) Oconee County 4-H Club Irrigation Association Education Foundation Th e Research Cooperation of the University of ISK Biosciences Corporation OHP, Inc. Hawaii Jackson Electric Membership Corporation Owen’s Apiaries Th e Scotts Company LLC and Subsidiaries Jekyll Island Pottery Guild Paulding County 4-H Council Th e University of Nevada, Reno Jones-Hamilton Co. Pearson Farm Th rush Aircraft , Inc. Judi’s Pottery Wheel Perdue Farms, Inc. Towaliga Soil and Water Conservation District Kansas State University Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Tri-County EMC Kroger PlantBioTech, Inc. Tri-County Shrine Club L & S Farms Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Turner County 4-H Lakeview Farms, LLC R.B.W. Enterprise U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Lehigh Agricultural & Biological Services R3 Ag Consulting LLC United Phosphorus, Inc. Lockhart Seeds, Inc. Randstad USA United States Air Force Services Lowndes County 4-H Club Council Rock Eagle Counselors Alumni Association United Way of Northeast Florida Makhteshim-Agan of North America SAFT America, Inc. University of Florida MBG Marketing Sakata Seed America, Inc. Valent USA Corporation McMaster-Carr Supply Company Senior 4-H’ers Vidalia Onion Commitee Middle Georgia Regional Development Center Shamrock Seed Company, Inc. Wannamaker Seeds, Inc. Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corporation Silt-Saver, Inc. Watt Publishing Company Mission Fish Sinclair Oconee Ambassadors White Water Monroe County Bank Six Flags Over Georgia Whitmire Micro-Gen Monroe Veterinary Clinic, Inc Solar Seed, Inc. Yara North America, Inc. Monsanto Company Southeast Greenhouse Conference and Trade Show Youth Service America Morgan Brothers Farm Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. 4-H Annual Report 2009 27 4-H’ers Navigate Water Education Camp By Brad Haire

Playing under the water sprinkler isn’t an Th ey learned how the Floridan aquifer is re- unusual way for children living in Georgia charged with rainfall and how a pump and well to cool off on a summer day. Standing under are used to draw water from it. Experts showed one that can dump a thousand gallons in just them technology that farmers use to conserve minutes is. And it’s a cool way to learn about water. Th e 4-H’ers helped calibrate a 260-foot the state’s most valuable resource. irrigation system, too, and played tug-of-war Before they can respect it or better conserve with a tractor. it, children need to learn the important roles Th e Stripling park provides educational

water plays in their lives, said Jennifer Grogan, programs for adults, but 4H20 was the fi rst time a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension an in-depth program was developed at the park 4-H agent in Mitchell County. It’s the essential for a young audience. ingredient to life and a healthy economy, Th e park is where water research is conduct- particularly in southwest Georgia. ed by both UGA College of Agricultural and

Grogan started the three-day 4H2O summer Environmental Sciences and U.S. Department education on how to be responsible stewards of camp to literally get the hands of area 4-H’ers of Agriculture scientists. water and its management.” wet with learning. In 2000, then 80-year-old C.M. Stripling Th e students spent the second day at the “Many kids don’t understand about water. donated 133 acres of his land to Mitchell Flint RiverQuarium in Albany, Ga., where Th ey think you just go turn on the faucet and County to lease to CAES to establish the park. ecological experts introduced them to habitats there it is,” Grogan said. “With this camp, we Since his death, Stripling’s family has continued and creatures along the Flint River. want them to understand the connection of to be leaders in water management. Th e family On the third day, the campers visited Water

all aspects of water, which is one of our main donated 75 percent of the 4H2O total cost, World in Dothan, Ala., to learn how water is focuses in 4-H.” estimated to be $100 per student. used for entertainment. Last summer at the UGA C.M. Stripling “You will be learning a lot about water To measure improvements in their water- Irrigation Research Park near Camilla, Ga., during this week, but you will deal with the related knowledge, students took a test before 68 middle school 4-H’ers from Mitchell, issue of water use and management for the rest the camp. Th ey took the same test again Dougherty, Baker, Worth and Decatur counties of your life,” Stripling’s son Charles told the aft er the camp. For the sixth-graders, scores saw fi rsthand how water is used wisely for inaugural campers. “We are proud you are here. improved 60 percent. Seventh-graders more farming and why. Let this be the fi rst day for you to begin your than doubled their scores.

4-H, as a unit of Cooperative Extension in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and part of the University of Georgia, is education and positive youth development. Our purpose — our mission— our mandate is to reach out to the youth of Georgia providing unbiased, research-based education. 4-H provides “hands on” learning experiences with practical application. We take the University to the people in a manner that communicates education in common terms with relevance in their daily lives. 4-H reaches Th e Georgia Cloverleaf was written by Georgia 4-H six times the number of students reached in academic classes on campus. More than one hundred sixty and Offi ce of Communications staff , Tina Maddox fi ve thousand youth learn and grow in 4-H each year. The focus areas of 4-H are Science, Engineering and coordinating. Contributing writers are Melanie Technology, Healthy Living, and Citizenship. The work we do in and with schools enhances the Georgia Biersmith, Glen Blair, Jeff Buckley, Brad Haire, Jenny Performance Standards. We bring science and technology to life by engaging kids in experiential learning Jordan, Tina Maddox, Sharon Dowdy, and Mary Ann at 4-H Centers using the laboratories and ecosystems at the centers to truly immerse the young people in Parsons. Edited by Sharon Omahen and designed by science education. Also, in the tough economic times, 4-H provides opportunities for families at low cost. Carol Williamson. We thank the counties and 4-H 4-H requires no dues. 4-H’ers do not need uniforms. We extend opportunities with scholarships. All 4-H staff for their photo contributions. programs include positive youth development based on research and education that respond to the needs of our state. Research validates that youth in 4-H succeed, they stay in school, they become the contributing The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action citizens and leaders in our state. Georgia 4-H is 106 years old in experience but as new as the research Institution. conducted yesterday and the needs lifted by a teen panel last week.