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Avonne PettyPike CountyOutstanding Arkansas 4-H Alumna, 2014Avonne Petty began her 4-H experience as Secretary of her fifth grade school club in Arkadelphia. In 1965 she and her husband moved to a farm south of Delight in Pike County. She became an Extension Homemakers Club member. The Extension Agent encouraged her to start a 4-H club in the Bowen community so her two children could be involved. She served as a leader for 12 years of this outstanding group. In 1985 she became the 4-H Program Assistant for Pike County. She said, I am still a leader, I just took on more kids. Her 4-H Leaders said, “ Helping young people grow into productive citizens is quiet a rewarding experience’ however, for Avonne, this is an everyday goal. Under her leadership, Arkansas 4-H has been blessed with 12 State Officers, 3 Hall of Fame winners, a Governor’s Award winner, Teen Stars, Ambassadors, and numerous camp counselors. Coming from a small rural county it is more difficult for members to achieve but 23 members have been state record book winners, and three were Regional winners back when there was still a National Record Book competition. Many have received scholarships and have been involved in national trips and competitions. She keeps everyone busy collecting tabs for the “Pop A Tab program. Since the beginning of this program, her county has won the top collector award nearly every year.” Other Leaders said, “ Avonne is a motivator, a dedicated, hardworking go-getter, who goes beyond the call of duty from the time the kids join 4-H until they leave 4-H for getting on with their lives. She even continues to help them any way she can. She is not only a dynamic leader but a friend to both adults and the young people whose lives she touches.” Other Leaders said, “ Avonne is a motivator, a dedicated, hardworking go-getter, who goes beyond the call of duty from the time the kids join 4-H until they leave 4-H for getting on with their lives. She even continues to help them any way she can. She is not only a dynamic leader but a friend to both adults and the young people whose lives she touches.” |
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Alumni of the Year Nomination ProcessIn order to nominate someone to be named an Outstanding 4-H Alumni of the year, please complete the nomination form (Form FY4H-133). |