Person County 4-H Achievement Night

On October 8th, 4-H'ers in Person County were recognized for their 2010 accomplishments at the annual 4-H Achievement Night. The theme for the program this year was “We Are 4-H: Then, Now and Forever”. A total of sixteen project record books were presented for judging and eight 4-H'ers were named County Champions in the various project areas. These winning project books will be forwarded to district competition. Winners at the district level will receive medals and cash awards. In addition to the project record winners, the out-going County Council officers were recognized and received their 4-H Officer Pins. An installation ceremony was held for the 2010-2011 4-H County Council Officers, which include Michael Chaney, President; Zachary Chaney, Vice President; Mikala Halbrook, Secretary; Jaslyn Harris, Reporter; and Spencer Irby, Sergeant-at-Arms. All of the Person County 4-H'ers are to be commended for an outstanding year. We are very proud of their accomplishments. Not forgetting our wonderful 4-H volunteers, Adelaide Beeker, advisory council member and volunteer for our County & District Activity Day events, was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Other special volunteers included Chuck Gentry, who volunteers tirelessly for the Person County 4-H Shooting Sports program and teaches hunter education classes as well as Johnny & Dorothy Lunsford, who were recognized for their support and dedication to the 4-H program that enabled a youth to participate in the NC 4-H Performing Arts Troupe.