Keith Barnes Lifetime Achievement Fern Vacca, Ventura County

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Keith Barnes Lifetime Achievement Fern Vacca,
Ventura County

• Fern personifies the spirit of 4-H learning,
  laughing, living and loving. Over the past
  thirty-four years, Fern has been actively engaged
  in 4-H at all levels, lending her experience and
  passion to better the lives of many youth. One
  youth member says, Fern takes the time to work
  with any 4-H member that asks for help sitting
  for hours to help.

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Outreach Sue Bohannan, Solano County

• In the growing city of Vallejo, Sue is meeting
  the needs of changing demographics and diverse
  populations. Sue is creating and coordinating
  4-H after school programs that appeal to youth
  audiences that have not previously participated
  in 4-H. Through her enthusiasm and tireless
  effort, she has recruited 94 youth into the 4-H
  program. The Solano County 4-H Staff say that
  Sue is one of our organizations best
  advocates.

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Mentor Valerie Wilson, Yuba County

• Valerie has been inspiring and encouraging the
  youth of Sutter and Yuba Counties for nearly
  forty years. She has used her passion and
  knowledge for horse projects to provide
  motivation to youth with a variety of special
  needs. One colleague says, Mrs. Wilson
  recognizes special talents of the riders and
  supports their growth both inside and outside the
  arena.

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Keith Barnes Salute to Excellence Mary Scott, El
Dorado County

• In Marys short time as a 4-H volunteer
  leader, she has inspired youth within her club
  and county to become more involved. The breadth
  of activities, including community service,
  fundraising, and club administration, is a small
  illustration of the extensive time and effort
  Mary has contributed to 4-H over the past four
  years. Mary embodies the spirit of excellence in
  volunteerism.

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Special Events/Activities Ed Larimer, San
Joaquin County

• Ed has enhanced the 4-H camp experience for
  hundreds of 4-H members in his county for more
  than ten years. Ed is a hands-on director,
  actively involved with camp logistics,
  programming, and improvement. In the words of
  the San Joaquin County 4-H Staff, Ed is a
  catalyst for change. Ed is also involved with
  the Statewide 4-H Camping Task Force where he has
  helped developed new 4-H camping activities.

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Young Leaders Brianne Ratto, San Joaquin County

• After being an active 4-H member herself,
  Brianne chose to keep 4-H as a major part of her
  life and help inspire younger 4-H members.
  During her first few years as a new 4-H adult
  volunteer, she coordinated the San Joaquin County
  4-H New Directions Conference as well as serving
  as the 2004-2005 All Star Advisor.

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