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Inspired Art

4-H Alum Celebrates Iowa Roots

In This Issue:

•Hall of Fame•Citizenship

•STEM•Decades of Learning

•Healthy Living•Scholarship Winners

•And MORE!

Plus:

www.iowa4hfoundation.org

Welcome New Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Gifts & Pledges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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On the Cover: Ellen Wagener recently donated one of her works in honor of Glen and Mary Jo Mente (pictured.) The artwork is on display in the Iowa 4-H Foundation o�ce.

Photo Credit: Kayla Hyett

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Letter from Board President, Tom Nicholson

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WelcomeNew Board Trustees

I am honored and excited to become the new president of the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees. Many years ago, I began my 4-H experience as a member of the Center Trail Blazers 4-H Club in Calhoun County. �rough 4-H, I’ve developed a passion for raising and showing livestock and gained other valuable skills in leadership, communication and teamwork that I have been able to apply in my personal life and throughout my professional career. Now as a Warren County 4-H parent, I’ve had the good fortune to observe my son and daughter enjoying many of the same opportunities that 4-H provides.

Over the years, advancements in technology, a global economy, population demographics and other factors have reshaped the Iowa landscape. However, the 4-H mission for helping young people develop life skills and empowering them to reach their full potential remains as important and relevant today as it was when the �rst 4-H clubs were established in Iowa over 100 years ago.

�e Iowa 4-H Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for youth development and supporting 4-H programs throughout the state. �e Board of Trustees is a highly motivated and talented group of individuals who share the values and core principles of 4-H and are committed to ensuring its sustainability for generations to come. Our executive director, Albert Grunenwald, and his sta� do a great job of serving the Foundation and work closely with ISU Extension and Outreach to support 4-H program initiatives.

I want to also take this opportunity to thank the individuals and organizations that have provided �nancial support along with the many volunteers who have generously given their time and talents over the past year. Your contributions are very much appreciated. Iowa 4-H Foundation highlights from this past year include:

• $73,000 in scholarships were awarded to 72 Iowa 4-H’ers

• Net proceeds from special events such as the annual 4-H Gala and golf outings totaled over $220,000

• �e new safe-room was completed at the Iowa 4-H Center this past summer

• �e Iowa 4-H Foundation provided $1.2 million in direct �nancial support and value added services to the Iowa 4-H Program

�ere are many di�erent ways to support the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Please check out the Iowa 4-H Foundation website (www.iowa4hfoundation.org) for more information on how you can make a contribution to support Iowa 4-H’ers. Please join me in supporting the Iowa 4-H Foundation as we continue to “Make the Best Better” for Iowa 4-H.

Finally, I want to o�er a special thank you to Bob Butcher, outgoing board president. Bob’s leadership and dedication to the Iowa 4-H Foundation serve as a great model for us to follow. We look forward to working with you to grow 4-H in Iowa!

Sincerely,

Tom NicholsonPresident, Iowa 4-H Foundation

At the Iowa 4-H Foundation Annual Board meeting in October, one new trustee and one new youth trustee were elected to serve on the Board of Trustees.

Heather Van Nest is the Global Application product line marketing manager for John Deere in Ankeny, Iowa. She was a member of the Sac City

Busy Bees 4-H Club in Sac County for nine years. “4-H played a signi�cant role in my development as a person and as a leader. It helped shape my capabilities and talents in communication and leadership,” said Van Nest. Heather graduated from Iowa State University and Kelly School of business at Indiana University with a master’s degree in strategic management.

Jessica Bigelow is a junior at Johnston High School and is a Polk County 4-H’er. She has been a member of the Valley Pacers 4-H Club for eight years, serves as

a member of State 4-H Youth Council and has served on the Senior and Intermediate County Councils in Polk County. Bigelow has made it a personal goal to complete an exhibit project in all 4-H project areas before she graduates from high school. “Because of my 4-H experience, I have grown tremendously, from someone who was shy and timid to a well-rounded peer leader,” says Bigelow. Jessica attends Johnston High School where she is a member of National Honor Society, the Silver Cord Program and the soccer, cross-county and bowling teams. She has also participated in the Iowa Youth Congress and serves on the Student Leadership Board for Meals for the Heartland. Upon graduation, Bigelow plans to attend Iowa State University and major in business with a minor in communications with future aspirations of being a CEO of a non-pro�t organization.

86 college scholarships totaling over $73,000

$1,247,600Direct & Indirect support to Iowa 4-H’ers & the Iowa 4-H Program

Financial Aid for 164 4-Her’s totaling $12,618

Funding Opportunities for Iowa’s Youth Through 4-H

25 Delegates to both National 4-H Conference & Congress: $18,485

$10,000 provided for 4-H Club service grants

125 4-H Hall of Fame inductees honored

Over $220,000 raised at Special Events

Over 2,750 Volunteer hours contributed to the

Iowa 4-H Foundation

$30,030.30 Raised through the 4-H’ers for

4-H program

$318: Average Individual Gift

784 new 4-H Donors

Support 78 Counties’ 4-H Endowments

totaling $3,355,490

2015 Annual Report

$137,400 spent on Iowa 4-H Center Improvements & $74,078 to support Camp Programming

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Decades of Learning and Growth

�e numbers are impressive: 50 years as a leader and mentor, and a century as a club. But more important is the impact and meaning of those numbers.

Sugar Grove Sunshine 4-H started in 1917 in Sugar Grove Number 9, a one-room schoolhouse in rural Dallas County. �e club was led by Mrs. A.J. Hays and had 10 members. �ey met every week during the summer, followed by an exhibition. Since 1917, Sugar Grove Sunshine has had many dedicated leaders, and thousands of members have been positively impacted by 4-H. Today the club is based in Dallas Center and is very active, with more than 45 members from Adel, Dallas Center, Grimes, Perry and Waukee.

Lorna (Taylor) Baldner Grow has been involved in 4-H for 72 years. Lorna and her twin sister, Lois, joined the Union Lassies 4-H Club in 1943 when their family moved to a farm east of Indianola. Lorna’s mother served as a leader, and Lorna was a member through her freshman year in college. At that time, boys and girls clubs were separate, with the boys’ clubs focused on agriculture and the girls’ clubs focused on homemaking with a three-year cycle of foods, clothing and home improvement. Lorna continues that three-year emphasis cycle in her club today. Lorna served as county 4-H Girl’s president in 1949 or 1950 when Warren County was chosen as a pilot county to raise funds for the State 4-H Camp near Madrid. “I remember going to homes and explaining the project and asking for donations. �at was the beginning of many years for the state 4-H camping center — �rst tents, then platforms, then cabins. Hickory was the �rst and a wonderful setting for many 4-H and rural young people programs and camps.”

By Tina Greiman, Iowa 4-H Foundation Trustee

It was Lorna’s seven years in 4-H that in�uenced her decision to pursue a college education, the �rst in her family to do so. She received a degree in home economics from Simpson College. Lorna’s 4-H experience in�uenced her to become an extension home economist; two in�uential summers working as a trainee under Winter Mackey, the Madison County home economist, solidi�ed her decision. Lorna began as the Dallas County home economist in 1954 and was in charge of the Girls’ 4-H program, Women’s program and Rural Youth Program.

She served in this capacity for two years and then married Herman (Bud) Baldner and settled in rural Dallas Center. Lorna has been part of Sugar Grove Sunshine 4-H Club since 1966 when her oldest daughter, Glenace, became a member. Over the years, the other Baldner children — Curtis, Diane and Ruth — and many grandchildren were also active in 4-H. Lorna says 4-H has in�uenced her life by improving her con�dence and communication skills and through friendly competition. “I think good, honest competition helps build growth, strengthens

TOP: Each year clubs from Dallas County, who want to participate, put on “150 Years of the Iowa State Fair” pageant on the �rst day of the fair in Pioneer Hall. Lorna writes the play, makes all the costumes and coordinates it each year. Lorna’s 4-H Club has been doing it for 12 years.

LEFT: Lorna Baldner Grow helps Super Shots Club make candy for sale in 1993.

Photos submitted by Tina Greiman

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FourWord WINTER 2015

TOP LEFT: Lorna Baldner Grow June 3, 2015: Lorna celebrates her 83rd birthday on June 3, 2015.

TOP RIGHT: 4-H Woodcarving June 215: Lorna works with some 4-H’ers at a wood carving workshop this past summer.

character and can be fun. No matter what the ribbon or recognition is, the important part is to learn, to understand another’s viewpoint, accept and go on. It is the process that’s important.”

So, after 50 years, why is Lorna still an active and engaged leader? It’s simple. “It is a joy to see these youngsters come into the club and get involved. To see a member struggle, gain con�dence and begin to participate on a greater level is good. It’s gratifying to see a member with con�dence and developing skills to take on a leadership role, to mentor others and to be able to relate to adults. Besides, I am having fun. And I have never stopped learning.”

Sugar Grove Sunshine will hold its 100th anniversary celebration in September or October 2016. �e club invites all former members and leaders to join in the festivities. Please contact Lorna Baldner Grow at [email protected] if you’d like more details or to be added to the invitation list.

The 1st decade: “My mother (Lorna) taught and modeled three important lessons through 4-H. First, go big or go home. Don’t do anything halfway. Next, don’t limit yourself to what is, but instead, look at what could be. Be the change you want to see in others. The �nal lesson is to always operate with integrity. Giving your word means a promise, and promises are not to be broken.”

-Glenace Baldner Shank

The 2nd decade: “Lorna is super at developing children into leaders. She pushes people beyond where they think their limits are. She is forceful enough, yet kind and caring; she encourages you to get things done! Lorna and my years in 4-H helped me grow as a person in ways I never could have on my own.”

— Kathy Johnson

The 3rd decade: “What Lorna teaches and models is timeless and is as relevant today for my daughter as it was when I was in 4-H: character, leadership, service, doing the

right thing. Lorna is incredibly supportive but she also holds members accountable. I had the privilege of being a state 4-H o�cer, and Lorna’s encouragement played a huge role as I pursued that dream.”

— Lisa (Young) Ashley

The 4th decade: “Lorna taught me it was ok to try and do new things. She was always willing to help push me further and �nd the next step. The con�dence I gained from these experiences has helped me become the teacher I am today. I hope I am able to pass along that curiosity to my students to try and do things that are new to them.”

— Sarah Howell

The 5th decade: “Lorna has taught me how to work hard, a skill that is often forgotten these days. Lorna taught me to take all projects to the �nish and try my best no matter how much I didn’t want to. She is a truly inspirational woman.”

— Makayla Bauer

5 Quotes for 5 Decades

Congratulations Wil Groves!

The Successful Farming/Loren Kruse Outstanding Iowa 4-H Leader award is presented each year to an adult volunteer who has encouraged,

challenged and inspired Iowa 4-H members to achieve at their fullest potential. This year’s recipient is Wilfred “Wil” Groves, III, of Jewell, Iowa. Groves is a past 4-H leader of the Freedom Warriors 4-H Club and has served 4-H as a volunteer leader in Hamilton County for over 35 years.

Check out Groves’ full story at iowa4hfoundation.org/recognition.

Nominate your past or present 4-H leader at iowa4hfoundation.org/recognition. Nomination deadline is February 1, 2016.

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By Emily Saveraid, Development Director Photos submitted by Ellen Wagener

At an early age, Ellen Wagener knew what she was meant to be: an artist.

Born in DeWitt, Iowa, Ellen has seen her career take her to Washington D.C., back home to Iowa and now across the country to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she has spent the last 15 years. Her artwork can be seen in exhibits and installations in many places, notably in the new Linn County Courthouse and at Iowa State University. On the ISU campus alone, 18 of her works are on display.

She is quick to credit her participation in 4-H as being instrumental to her success. “I was a shy and painfully awkward young lady,” Ellen says. “4-H was absolutely the best thing that ever happened to me, in terms of career development.”

While not a “farm-girl,” Ellen made the most of her 4-H experience participating in a variety of projects, from photography and sewing to foods and presentations, and of course, creative arts. “I learned who I was and the goals I set through 4-H really helped to de�ne the rest of my life.”

As a member of the 1982-83 State 4-H Council, Ellen even found herself up for a state o�ce. She was not elected. “I was heartbroken,” she said, laughing. “But, I learned a very important lesson that has stayed with me. I needed to prepare and I didn’t; I knew better.”

A winning art exhibit in the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fair led to Wagener’s �rst o�cial exhibition and introduced her to Lynette Pohlman, curator for the Brunnier Art Museum at Iowa State, who would become a lifelong friend. “�at exhibition at Iowa State was the �rst opportunity I had to really see myself as a serious artist. I knew then that this is what I wanted to do with my life.”

For Wagener, things came full circle this past spring and summer when her exhibit, �e Ever Changing Land was on display at the Brunnier. Featuring pastel depictions of the Iowa landscape, in all seasons and weather patterns, the artist seeks to provide a di�erent perspective on a subject that many �nd ordinary.

“I started painting Iowa landscapes because I wanted to feel a connection to the land and its sense of longevity and commitment and to really represent our part in world food production,” Ellen said. “Iowa is so much

more than people think it is and I wanted to show something di�erent about Iowa through my art.”

Wagener is proud of her roots in 4-H. She talks about her experiences frequently and �nds that 4-H often comes up in conversation.

One such conversation occurred before the opening of the exhibition at the Brunnier Art Museum. During dinner before the opening reception, Ellen connected with Glen and Mary Jo Mente, long-time supporters of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. �at conversation inspired Ellen to make a gift to the University Museums collection in honor of Glen and Mary Jo and their commitment to Iowa 4-H’ers. You’ll �nd the work on display at the Iowa 4-H Foundation o�ce.

Ellen’s passion is contagious. Whether discussing 4-H or her artwork, one can sense her commitment to her work and to her roots. “I’m really on a mission to get people to connect and to really look around them and appreciate where they come from. My art is my way of doing that.”

�ank you, Ellen, for your commitment to 4-H and for being a positive ambassador for the program.

Inspired Art: 4-H Alum Celebrates Iowa RootsWagener contributes original artwork in honor of Glen and Mary Jo Mente

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“4-H was absolutely the best thing that ever happened to me, in terms of career development.”

–Ellen Wagener

Program Priority: Communication and the Arts

Self-expression can take a variety of forms. 4-H allows young people to use the communications and arts programs to think creatively, communicate and explore artistic opportunity. Communication skills are vital to the future successes of 4-H’ers. Our 4-H youth gain con�dence when speaking in front of others, feel comfortable asking questions, demonstrate good listening skills, use technology to express ideas, create products to share ideas and express themselves through the creative process.

Ellen Wagener found her passion for artistic expression through her experiences in 4-H. Today’s communication and arts programs help 4-H’ers to discover their own passions and to develop valuable skills that will bene�t them well into the future.

Your dollars help to support 4-H communication and the arts programming throughout the state of Iowa. To make a contribution visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org/communications_arts.

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Thank you to all of our Northwest and Central Iowa golf sponsors!

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Allie Lansman is more than just a college student. Utilizing citizenship and leadership skills she gained through 4-H, Allie has become an advocate for living a healthy lifestyle and has become a positive role model for others.

A former Webster County 4-H’er, Allie belonged to the Elkhorn Eagles where her passion for 4-H began. “Some kids had dance, some kids had sports but 4-H was my thing. It was what I enjoyed, and I tried to be the best 4-H’er that I could be,” said Allie. Every year, Allie tried to complete more projects than the last year. She completed 42 projects during her �nal year of 4-H, not including her poultry and rabbit projects and earned the nickname “Super 4-H’er” from her fellow club members. After graduation, Allie continued her 4-H involvement.

While attending community college, Allie was a 4-H leader and program leader in Webster County for two years specializing in poultry and rabbit projects. It is a family tradition to be a leader; her mom was a club leader and has continued to care about the 4-H’ers even after Allie was done with 4-H. Allie attributes her success to what she learned in 4-H: citizenship, leadership and communications.

As a leader, Allie put her 4-H leadership skills to work in her county and later became involved at the national level. In 2013, Allie was chosen to serve on the National 4-H Healthy Living Management team as a National 4-H Youth Ambassador. �is organization is the only national team that includes a youth perspective and its main focus is promoting health and well-being. �ey cover topics like nutrition, physical �tness, anti-bullying, emotional health, social health and risk management. �ere are �ve ambassadors from all over the nation that have the privilege to be a part of this team. Allie’s main focus is nutrition, healthy eating, obesity and weight management.

Allie has a personal commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Almost three years ago, she lost 50 pounds by dieting and exercising. Although it has not been easy, she has managed to maintain a healthy weight ever since. One exciting experience Allie had as a Youth Ambassador was the opportunity to visit the Biggest Loser Ranch in California to take part in NBC’s hit television show and promote 4-H’s part in healthy living. It was very personal for Allie to be a part of this experience because of her own weight

By Kayla Hyett, Administrative Specialist Photos submitted by Allie Lansman

Program Priority: Citizenship/Leadership

Championing Her CauseLansman promotes a healthy lifestyle as National 4-H Youth Ambassador.

4-H citizenship and leadership programs empower young people to recognize needs in their communities and to take action to �ll those needs. In 4-H, we

emphasize service learning and value the inclusion of youth in community, state or national decision-making experiences. 4-H’ers are provided opportunities to connect with their communities and to learn from adult leaders as they gain a better understanding of their role as the future leaders of our world.

Allie Lansman applied her leadership and communication skills gained from her 4-H experience as she works to improve

healthy living lifestyles for all youth. Today’s 4-H’ers are learning the leadership and citizenship skills that will be necessary when they step up into roles of civic or community leadership.

Your dollars help to support 4-H citizenship and leadership programming throughout the state of Iowa. To make a contribution to STEM, visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org/citizenship_leadership.

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“Some kids had dance, some kids had sports but 4-H was my thing. It was what I enjoyed, and I tried to be the best 4-H’er that I could be.”

— Allie Lansman

loss journey. Allie even had the privilege of doing a live news interview with one of the �e Biggest Loser �nalists to share their story. “Childhood obesity is prominent in the United States, and so far it is not going away,” said Allie. “I know how I felt growing up overweight and even though I was good at pretending I was happy, I wasn’t. If I could connect with a kid and let them know that there is hope and they can do it, I will continue to tell my story and hopefully inspire other kids.”

Allie is currently a senior at Iowa State University majoring in dietetics. “I am making my future about helping individuals,” said Allie. Although her term on the management team will be up next summer, Allie will continue her work. She was recently accepted onto the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation leadership team whose namesake was one of the founders of Johnson & Johnson products. �e foundation focuses

a signi�cant part of their funding towards to health and improving health, focusing on childhood obesity. While on this leadership team, Allie will help compile curriculum and even work to create a new curriculum that will be o�ered to all 50 states in the hopes of eliminating childhood obesity.

Allie is dedicated to improving the world around her and inspiring others. She is even thinking about becoming a motivational speaker to share her struggles and accomplishments with those who are facing some of the same challenges she has had. Her dream is to be an entrepreneur and promote a healthier way of living here in Iowa. Although she has less time now, she does not want to stray too far away from her 4-H roots and the important values that it has taught her. Allie is certainly an excellent example of the positive outcomes of the 4-H program.

To keep up with Allie and the other National 4-H Youth Ambassadors go to their blog at thefourthh.blogspot.com.

Thank You!Thank you to the following

corporations and individuals who donated $1,000 or more to help send the 2015 Iowa

4-H delegates to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.

Anne Oldham

Iowa Pork Producers Association

Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

For more information on how you could support Iowa 4-H

delegates, contact Albert Grunenwald at 515-294-4780 or

[email protected].

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A Family A�airBurt family continues 4-H legacy

TOP: The Burt family gathered in 2014 for a family wedding. From left to right: Michael, Jacob, Kathryn, Matthew, Allen, Dee, Andrew, Megan, Barbara (sitting), Carol, Logan, Mackenzie, Tammy, Darrel and Morgan. Allen and Dee have four children: Andrew (Megan), Matthew, Michael and Jacob. Darrel and Tammy have three children: Morgan, Logan and Mackenzie.

For many 4-H members, 4-H is a fun activity that can connect you with friends and help you learn and grow. However, for the Burt family in Marshall County, Iowa, 4-H is much more than that. It is a livelihood. Barbara, Allen and Darrel Burt own and operate the family hog farm. �is farm started with Allen’s 4-H swine project. Barbara and her sister Carol were members of the Marion Merry Maids, while Allen and Darrel were members of the Vienna Pacesetter 4-H Club in Marshall County. �ese two clubs joined to become the Marshall County Mounties 4-H Club, a club that their children would be enrolled in.

�e family farm goes way back to their grandparents, totaling �ve generations. During this time, numerous animals were raised there; however, around their parents’ time, the farm was primarily producing cattle. After �nishing last in his cattle class at the 1970s Central Iowa Fair, Allen decided to purchase three sows and 30 pigs from Ken Cook for the next year’s 4-H project.

Barbara, Allen and Darrel spoke highly of Ken’s compassion for promoting swine and teaching young adults. Ken is the perfect match to the 4-H mission, “Empowering youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.” Each year, Allen and Darrel grew their swine 4-H project by farrowing and breeding sows. After graduating college, Allen and Darrel saw swine as a way to stay competitive in the farming market. Now, the Burt family farm houses 750 sows and sells 20,000 pigs a year in their farrow-to-�nish operation. �e farm supports �ve full-time family members, eight additional employees, and other family members during winter and summer breaks. Also, the Burt family hires eight additional employees. Barbara and Darrel commented, “During 4-H, our parents challenged us to keep records, learn �nances and to do our best in whatever we wanted to do.” �e �rst 4-H swine project of Allen’s led to a successful family business. It all started with 4-H.

By Caleb Carver, County Youth Coordinator, Marshall County Photos submitted by Mackenzie Burt

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“During 4-H, our parents challenged us to keep records, learn �nances and to do our best in whatever we wanted to do.”

–Barbara & Darrel Burt

Since it began, the 4-H program has been a leader in promoting science and technology education for young people. 4-H’ers understand how to use and integrate new technologies and how to be critical consumers of information. Traditional programs such as animal science, agronomy and family consumer sciences join new programs like robotics, rocketry and computer science. Today’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs promote opportunities for young people that allow them to grow through experimentation and hands-on learning developed by Iowa State University.

Technology changes quickly and it’s important that 4-H’ers understand how to adapt to and implement new technologies. As the Burt family has utilized new developments to grow their hog operation, so too do 4-H’ers as they look to STEM to improve their 4-H projects.

Your dollars help to support 4-H STEM programming throughout the state of Iowa. To make a contribution visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org/STEM.

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It was an ambitious goal: to qualify for and compete in the Boston Marathon. �is past April, John Venner, a former 4-H’er from Boone County, achieved this life-long goal alongside his father, Tom, also a 4-H alum and fellow marathoner. �e atmosphere in Boston made for an incredible experience, one that neither Venner will soon forget.

John Venner and his brother, Jake, grew up running. �eir participation prompted their parents, Tom and Julie, to start doing fun runs as a way to get healthy. Running soon became a major part of the family’s life. John ran cross country, indoor track and outdoor track at Truman State University. Tom has run seven marathons and hopes to continue.

Running since 1897, the Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon in the world and has strict qualifying standards. Runners must complete a certi�ed race with a qualifying time between three and four hours, depending on age, to be considered for the 26.2 mile race. “I remember thinking in middle school that I really wanted to run that marathon,” John said.

Each year, the Boston Marathon hosts thousands of the world’s top runners, all competing for a winning time in this prestigious race. John and Tom Venner competed with 26,000 other runners, cementing a bond amongst marathoners. “You really become part of a tight-knit community,” Tom said. “You understand all of the time, e�ort and hard work that went in to train for the race.”

A highlight of the race came right as Tom crossed the �nish line. A moment of silence marked the two-year anniversary of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. �e father and son duo found themselves standing at the very spot where the �rst bomb went o� two years ago. “To have all of that happen

By Megan Evens, Marketing & Special Events Intern Photos submitted by Tom Venner

A Bond Built in BostonFather and son 4-H Alums compete in Boston Marathon

“The responsibility and commitment that it took to ful�ll a project like livestock was something that has de�nitely shaped the educator that I am, shaped the athlete that I am, and it’s something that will forever impact me.”

–John Venner

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right as we crossed the �nish line was pretty incredible,” John said.

�e Venner family is as dedicated to the 4-H program as they are to their running. Tom, a 4-H alum from Carroll County, grew up showing cattle. John, too, began showing livestock at an early age. As John grew through 4-H, so too did the opportunities. At the urging of an adult mentor, he applied for 4-H County Council. “I really stepped out of my comfort zone,” John said. “It was really my �rst real leadership experience.” John also served on the

2006-07 State 4-H Council. “Ever since then I have been trying to take advantage of positions like that any time I get the chance,” he said.

John also values the time spent on his 4-H livestock projects. “�e responsibility and commitment that it took to ful�ll a project like that was something that has de�nitely shaped the educator that I am, shaped the athlete that I am and it’s something that will forever impact me.”

It is not di�cult to draw a connection from the commitment it takes to follow through on a 4-H project to the commitment necessary to train for a marathon. “Marathon running is about personal accomplishment,” Tom said. “�e average person can run a marathon if they are dedicated enough.” �e two use running as a time to relax and unwind. �ey know that their commitment to running and maintaining a healthy lifestyle positively impacts their lives. “I am de�nitely a better person because of my �tness — because of my activity level — and I hold myself up to that standard,” John said.

John has already quali�ed to run in next year’s Boston Marathon, though he is unsure if he’ll make the trip again. Regardless, for the Venners, running is more than competing in marathons. It is an opportunity to bond as a family, grow as individuals and reap the bene�ts of healthy living.

Join us in our search for the next Alum of the Month that will be a spotlight in our FourWord E-News and posted on our blog and website! We invite you to share your 4-H story and the impact that 4-H has had on you.

Get connected today and register at

www.iowa4hfoundation.org/alumni

Alum of the Month!

Developing healthy habits allows young people to create balance in their lives and to understand �rsthand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. In 4-H, youth develop healthy physical, social, and emotional behaviors and life skills. 4-H promotes healthy environments and, as a result, increases the ability of youth to make positive contributions to their families, schools and communities. Focus areas include nutrition, health and �tness, stress management and more.

Running has become a lifestyle for the Venner family — an opportunity to bond as a family in a healthy way. 4-H programs help young people to identify ways to incorporate healthy living habits into their everyday lives.

Your dollars help to support 4-H healthy living programming throughout the state of Iowa. To make a contribution visit www.iowa4hfoundation.org/healthyliving.

Program Priority: Healthy Living

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Iowa 4-H Foundation Awards over $70,000 in 2015 Iowa 4-H College Scholarships

LEFT: Lexi Marek is awarded the Mahr Family 4-H Scholarship. Pictured with Lexi is Iowa 4-H Foundation board president, Bob Butcher, Loren and Carol Mahr and their granddaughters, and Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director, Albert Grunenwald.

TOP RIGHT: The Robert and Harriett Smith Family Scholarship is awarded to Macy Leonard. Joining Macy on stage are Iowa 4-H Foundation board president, Bob Butcher, Brian and Gina Smith, and Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director, Albert Grunenwald.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Past board president and Loren Kruse/Successful Farming Outstanding Volunteer of the Year winner, Barb Determan, and husband, Steve, were able to award Mariah Schmitt with the Campbell-Determan Family 4-H Scholarship. Also there to congratulate Mariah are Iowa 4-H Foundation board president, Bob Butcher, and executive director, Albert Grunenwald.

By Taci Lilienthal , Scholarship Coordinator

How did you pay for college? Did scholarships help you save money? �is year 72 Iowa 4-H college scholarships were awarded to past 4-H’ers valuing at over $70,000. Recipients were on hand to accept their awards on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at the Annual Scholarship Reception held on the campus of Iowa State University. Scholarship applications were evaluated based on the applicant’s 4-H participation, academic accomplishments, �nancial needs as well as other criteria established by the Iowa 4-H Foundation and the scholarship donors. A record number of 472 applications were submitted from 93 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Scholarship recipients represented 35 counties from across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences.

“We are always inspired by our scholarship recipients and the impact they have had on their communities,” said Albert Grunenwald, Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director. “We are proud to work with many di�erent donors to provide opportunities to invest in the futures of these students. We know

that these 4-H’ers will continue to make a di�erence regardless of where they go to school or what they study.”

�ree brand new scholarships were awarded for 2015. �ese new scholarships are the Den Adel Family Farm 4-H Scholarship, the Robert E. and Harriet J. Smith 4-H Scholarship, and the Campbell-Determan Family 4-H Scholarship.

In addition to the traditional scholarship program, the Iowa 4-H Foundation partners with Hills Bank and Trust Company to provide a unique opportunity: the Hills Bank Leadership Program Grant Awards. Each year, Hills Bank and Trust contributes $20,000 to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to award a $1,000 scholarship to 20 high school juniors. �ese students are selected to participate in the program, complete a year of leadership training and receive the scholarship upon their graduation.

All photos of the Scholarship Reception and the award winners are available at �ickr.com/photos/iowa4h.

Photo credit: Mattea Doran

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2015 Iowa 4-H College Scholarship WinnersCentral Region:$1,000 - Den Adel Family Farm 4-H Scholarship New Scholarship! Kaitlyn Romitti, Boone County$1,000 - Orscheln 4-H ScholarshipAbigail Hansen, Dallas County$1,000 - Schmalenberger Family 4-H ScholarshipNoelle Gray, Greene County$500 - Persinger-Asmus Family 4-H ScholarshipColin Ryan, Hamilton County$1,500 - Oster Journalism 4-H ScholarshipJan Ryherd, Hamilton County$1,000 - Ralph and Agnes Dostal Memorial 4-H ScholarshipCourtney Stakey, Hamilton County

$500 - Robert E. and Harriet J. Smith 4-H Scholarship - New Scholarship!Macy Leonard, Jasper County

$1,000 - Lloyd, Inc. 4-H ScholarshipAbbey Smith, Madison County

$500 - Cheryl and Dr. David Pence Family Visual Arts 4-H ScholarshipOlivia Matz, Polk County

$500 - Cheryl and Dr. David Pence Family Communication 4-H ScholarshipEmma �ayer, Polk County

$500 - Peterson Family 4-H ScholarshipCatelyn Graham, Poweshiek County

$500 - Stratton 4-H ScholarshipHannah Engle, Story County

$1,000 - Verle and Ellen Hunt Memorial 4-H ScholarshipJamie Flynn, Story County$1,000 - Great Western Bank 4-H ScholarshipGarett Onstot, Warren County

$500 - Phyllis J. Olson 4-H ScholarshipRebecca Nellis, Webster County

$1,500 - Trans Ova Genetics 4-H ScholarshipTaylor Hintch, Webster County

Northeast Region:$1,000 - Lloyd, Inc. 4-H ScholarshipKatelyn Samuelson, Black Hawk County$1,000 - LA-CO Circle of Champions 4-H ScholarshipStephanie McMillan, Buchanan County$500 - Marie A. and George H. Busch Memorial 4-H ScholarshipTi�any Cassmann, Butler County$500 - Alice Van Wert Murray 4-H ScholarshipMcKenna Lebeck, Butler County$1,000 - �eisen’s Home Farm Auto 4-H ScholarshipSusan Schwickerath, Chickasaw County$1,000 - �eisen’s Home Farm Auto 4-H ScholarshipJay Wessels, Delaware County$500 - Duroe 4-H ScholarshipAndrea Baumler, Fayette County$1,000 - Peyton Family 4-H ScholarshipRachel Stika, Howard County$1,000 - Campbell-Determan Family 4-H Scholarship New Scholarship! Mariah Schmitt, Winneshiek County$1,000 - Wolken 4-H ScholarshipEvan Fritz, Worth County$500 - C. J. Gauger 4-H ScholarshipKaitlyn Varne, Worth County

Northwest Region:$1,000 — Colvin Family 4-H Scholarship Brynna Baumhover, Buena Vista County$500 - Harding-Roth Family 4-H ScholarshipJacob Clark, Calhoun County$500 - Harding-Roth Family 4-H Scholarship: RenewalAbigail Collison, Calhoun County$500 - Career 4-H ScholarshipRaeann Hanlon, Calhoun County$1,000 - Stakey 4-H ScholarshipZachary Hecht, Calhoun County$3,500 - Mahr Family 4-H Scholarship: Veterinary MedicineBrent Sexton, Calhoun County$500 - Carol Schneider 4-H ScholarshipRachel Kehrberg, Plymouth County$1,000 - Great Western Bank 4-H Scholarship

Cali Westergard, Plymouth CountySoutheast Region:$500 - Duroe/AGR 4-H ScholarshipLogan Lafrenz, Cedar County$1,000 - �eisen’s Home Farm Auto 4-H ScholarshipRyan Storjohann, Cedar County$1,000 - Tubbs 4-H ScholarshipRebecca Lyons, Clinton County$1,000 - Orscheln 4-H ScholarshipMadison Dur�inger, Je�erson County$1,000 - �eisen’s Home Farm Auto 4-H ScholarshipRachel Haugland, Johnson County$1,000 - Orscheln 4-H ScholarshipMikayla Hartl, Linn County$1,000 - Lloyd and Kathryn Bettis 4-H ScholarshipKylie Peterson, Monroe County$500 - Paul 4-H ScholarshipKyle O’Neill, Scott County$750 - Kiser 4-H ScholarshipJennie Greene, Washington County$3,500 - Mahr Family 4-H Scholarship: Agriculture and Life SciencesAlexandra Marek, Washington County$1,000 - Orscheln 4-H ScholarshipColton Twinam, Washington County

Southwest Region:$1,000 - Goering Communication 4-H ScholarshipAnastasia Frazee, Mills County$500 - Mary Ann Stumbo 4-H ScholarshipMeghan Gray, Mills County$500 - Donald and Ruby Godfrey Family 4-H Scholarship Mikayla Dolch, Montgomery County$1,000 - Tobin 4-H ScholarshipKatelyn Warin, Ringgold County$500 - Lloyd W. and Myrtle Obrecht 4-H ScholarshipKyle Arkfeld, Shelby County$1,000 - Tobin 4-H Scholarship: RenewalSarah Waigand, Union County

College scholarships through the Iowa 4-H Foundation are now available! These scholarships are designed to encourage 4-H members to continue their education beyond high school. Funded by donors through the Iowa 4-H Foundation, scholarship awards range from $500 to $3,500. Incoming freshman and current college students are encouraged to apply. Recipients must enroll as full-time students to receive scholarship awards.

Scholarship applications are open from mid-November through February 1. Scholarships are a great way to reward 4-H members for all of their hard work and dedication to the 4-H program.Applicants may be eligible for more than one scholarship; however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year. Applicants need to only apply once using the online form found at iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships. In 2015, there were close to 80 scholarships awarded, totaling over $73,000. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on February 1, 2016. To apply or to �nd more information about 4-H scholarships and their requirements, visit iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships or contact Taci Lilienthal, 4-H scholarship coordinator, at [email protected] or 563-343-1144.

In 2015, there were close to 80 scholarships awarded, totaling

Iowa 4-H Scholarships Now Available!Now Available!

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$100,000+Barbara and Larry MahrMary Jo and Glen Mente

$40,000+Adele and Dean BowdenSue and Sparky DuroeBarb and John HagieValerie and David PaceFlorine and Ron SwansonGina Heagney and Jim Tobin

$20,000+Patsy and Carrol BolenConnie and Bob ButcherBarb and Steve DetermanEmily and James DoxtadDoris and Donald GoeringMarjorie and Wil GrovesNancy and Paul JacobsenMary and Chuck MorrisShirley and Don NebergallPam and LaVerne ObrechtValerie and David PaceSue and Harold PeytonVirginia RichardsDorothy and Mitch RothShirley StakeyVirginia and Ron Stutsman

$10,000+Judy AntonKristin and Mitch BaumBeth and Eugene ChappellDianna and Richard ColganKris and Rick DobeshKonnie EdlemanRonda and Harry EdwardsJanet and Pete HermansonJudy and Bill Hoe�eCarol and Gerald HunterMargery and Paul JonesRozanne and Karol KingLiz Anderson and Loren KruseMarilyn and Roger MahrJoyce and Bud NicholDiane and Jim PattonCheryl PenceHarlen PersingerPhyllis and Charlie RickettsSally and Roger Stutsman

Maureen and Terry TobinMyrna and Al TubbsJanel and Kirk TylerDana and Pete WenstrandSue and Stephen WolkenLola and �omas Zimmerman

$4,000+Donald AdamsLisa and Alan AlbrightLynda and Jim AlvarezJoyce and John AndersonSheryl and Everett AsmusPat and Tom BeaversPat and Louis BeckPolly and Paul BloomSuzanne and Rob BohnsackJudy and Gary BurrackNancy and Jack BurrightHelen and �eodore ClausenMarilyn and Dwight ConoverCathy Cook and Rich VetterWanda CorneliusAndy CroninMarilyn and Larry CulverJayne Hager and Eric DeeRuth and John DeutmeyerJane and William EdwardsJoan EglandMarilyn and Richard EngleTammy and Michael FayPhyllis and Timothy FevoldJane and Varlyn FinkLinda and Robert FischerDianne FishPhil GaugerDixie Trout and Dennis GormleyAnn and Robert HarrisonKristen and Greg HartShirley HelmrichsArlette and Glen HollisterPat and Roy HougenMary and Stephen HowardLois HuntJune IsaacsonJodi and Evan JohnsonJean and Glen KeppyKarlene and Dennis KingeryMarcia KlindtMarvin KoeperTeri and Paul KruseShannon and John LathamDwayne Lenker

Agnete and John LindBarbara and Larry LykinsCarolyn and Ralph ManningDebra MarpleJanice and Richard MasonCathy and Alan McGregorMeredith McHone-Pierce and Dennis PierceBonnie and Gerald MoellerDoris Johnson MoellerJurine Borton MooreDonna Christensen-Mores and Alan MoresSusanne and Scott MortimerRuth and Larry NepplAnne OldhamSandra and Al ParisDiane and Jerry ParsonsJudy and Marvin PerryDeb Pullin-Van Auken and Chris Van AukenNancy Rash and Lyle MoenJane RichardsKurt RobertsMelissa and Jerry RoellBeverly and Glenn RoweMarillyn and Robert SchlutzBarbara and Keith SextonRonald ShaySharon and Rich ShulerTim SmithVicki and Steve SukupJoe SwansonLoy and Bob WalkerAnita and Tom WallRachel and Christopher WatkinsValerie and Dick WatkinsKathy and Mel WeatherwaxBarbara and Gary WoodsCharlotte YoungCarol Zeigler

$2,000+Mary Beth and Ravi AlagarSusan and Dennis AlbaughJennifer and Brian AlexanderBrenda AllenJill and John AndersonKaren and David AndersonRobynn and Jerry AndersonMarlene and Paul ArmbrechtCarla Newberry and Brian AsmusSara and Joe BaitingerBeverly BarberMargaret and Douglas BeckerSusan and Mark Beedle

Linda and Del BerghoeferVerna and Bill BolandVerneil and Donald BranstadAnne and Ronald BreuerBarbara BrooksHilary and Matthew BrummerVlasta CameronGail CastilloCindy and Allan ChildsCheryl and Donald ChristophersonDiane and Curtis ClaeysMary Clancy and Larry PoteLynette and Phillip CollierJim Colo�Kitty and Neal ConoverChristine and Charles CorneliusChris and Chuck CorneliusMerry and Mike CrottyHeather and Doug Den AdelSally and Andy DetermanArlene and Fred DeVriesJoye and Don DillmanLinda and David DostalDennis ElsberryMichele and Trey ElseKathy and Eddie EntzLu Ann FarrellColene FerrinLauri and Dennis FordSherry and Mark FordFrank FornerisBrenda and Kent FrankenfeldMarla and Ronald FranklinGerry and �urman GaskillKersten and Terry GebardNancy and John GerkenMary and David GieseChris GleasonJennifer and Jeremy GlennNelda and Darrell GodfreyLarry HanonBarbara and Raymond HarreShannon Harris�eresa and Loring HeitmanKarla HendersonKaren and Alan HermansonEvelyn HerzbergAnne and Maynard HogbergLaura and David HommelDavid and Connie HuntDiana IrvinDon IrwinMarilyn Irwin

Judy and Dick IsaacsonNancy and Doug JensonJoan and Craig JohnsonDenise and Eric JohnsonJanelle and Lee JohnsonJuli and Travis JohnsonMary JohnstonBob KimmDon and Valerie KingArlene and Jim LagePam and Curt LangJames LeuenbergerNorma and Charles J. LewisSusan and Brian LubbenJe�ery MacomberArlene MadillCarol and Loren MahrBeth and Craig MarrsCarol and Dudley McDowellJulie and Pat McGonegleDick MeadeCindy and Terry MeyerBarbara and Lee MillerConnie and Jim MohnEmily MyersSheri and Tom NicholsonKathleen and Ken OgrenCathy and John PaulMary and Glen PetersonMary Esther and Ronald PullinMary and Ron ReedyJanice and Joseph ReutterBarbette and Dean RiemenschneiderSharon and Lloyd RobertsJim Sa�yAnn and Jim SageDiane and Marlin SandersCharlotte and Ralph SchlenkerCathy and Mark SchmidtCarol and John SchneiderClark SchoeningJanie and Steve SchombergEldon SchroderJoAnn SchwartzRuth SeimChristine and David SkiltonShirley StanleyCarolyn and Wayne StepanBetty StephensonTeresa and Michael StewartMitchell StockFred StrohbehnKristi and Mark StutsmanMary and Charles SukupEstella Swartz

New Individual Gifts & Pledges to the Iowa 4-H FoundationThe following donors contributed $100 or more to support the Iowa 4-H Foundation during the last �scal year (7/1/14-6/30/15) and are listed in their current donor club.

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Margo and Alan TankSandra TeggatzCynthia �orland and Fritz WeitzGwenda and James TimmKaren TisingerLinda and Keith TroyerChristine and Steve TubbsCarolyn and Gary Van GelderMolly and Rob VincentJacque and John WalkerWendy and Brad WeberChristine WehrmanConnie and Dale WhaleyRandy WillersJanet and Roger WinslowWendy Wintersteen and Robert WaggonerDennis and Kristine Woodru�Michelle WrightPam and John Yoder

$1,000+Janice AlgerMarijo and Paul AndersonKathy and Randall AndersonNancy Anton-Jensen and Brice JensenRita ApelKathryn and Charles BaileyCurtis BakkerJoan and Keith BallantyneChristina and Brad BauerIrene BeaversMary BeckLori and Mark BeecherMarlys BerryVirginia BirchmierLinda and Dave BirneyWanda BooteJannette and Terry BraaksmaJohn BrockschinkDiana and Donnie BrosharKatherine BrownMarjorie and Lynn BrownJodee BruceLinda and Bill BywaterElyse and Paul CarstensenCheryl and Rick ChipmanLinda and Darrel ClineJeannene and Dale CochranVal and Je� CookWilliam CooperLiz and Mark CrooksSandy and Tom DavisShirley DeanJanet and Dennis DietrichChristy and Edward DrakeChad DutlerGlenda and Don EggerlingJennie and Heath ElliottConnie and Jay EllisDelores EllisKatie and Jamey ErrthumSally and Gary Ewoldt�eresa and Tom FennellTim FlorerDawn and Paul FokkenMeagan and Chad ForesmanEsta and Clinton FraleyEllen and Richard Freeman

Bonnie and Arnie GaardeHeather GammDee and Colin GardnerJoyce and Ronald GaugerMrs. Dorothy T. GeeCathy and Cornell GethmannLoween and Doug GetterEllie and Richard GoersMary and Brian GoodellConnie GoreCarole GorhamJanet and John GrahamHolly and John GrandinPhyllis GreenBrenda and Albert GrunenwaldBrenda and Steve HamiltonCheryl and Bob HardisonJo Ann and Charles HarringtonChad HarrisRobin and Al HauswirthChris and Steve HedlundMarcia and Randal HeimdalJanice HenningsenLiz and Randall HertzDavid HessmanJoAnn and Robert HigginsVeta and Richard HildebrandSusan HillJan and Larry HillerSandi and Doug HoagDoug HoraEddie HuckLauren HughesJanelle and Eldon HunsickerBeverly and Ted HutchcroftSusan IngelsStephanie and Christopher JacobsenCarol JensenTracey and Lonny JepsenLinda and Gerald JohnsonNicole and Steven JonasDale JuergensShelley and Dave JunckAnn and John KalsemJanice and Kenneth KasselSandy and Albert KesslerMicaela and Dave KleinDick KlingamanEileen and Jerry KlonglanDenise and Robert KnaackMary and Calvin KnopMarty and Chuck KnoxMary and William KorleskiJoAnn and Jerry KramerMary KramerTom KrummLynn LanningNancy and Kipp LarsenJeanette LarsonIrene LaryPauletti and Paul LasleyTwila and Je� LongneckerKimberly and Gary LumpaGary MarcusJanet Martin and Bob BallouKaren and Stephen MartinSusan and Dennis MartinAnita and Neil Mason

Sandra and Nathan MassJoyce and Eugene MathernMeghan and Chad McCollesterCathleen and Christopher McGowanTracy and Scott McGregorAnn McMullinLenae and Bill McNultyNancy and Nick MeierPat MeinertCarla and Leroy MeyerPeggy MeyersJohn MillerLuella MillerRon MillerTwyla MillerLisa Dawn and Brian MinoJulie and Kevin MonsonFrank MooreDennis MorganKathy and Kenton MossRuth and Arlan MossAndrea and Curtis NelsonPam and John NelsonCindy and Dick NicholsGlendy and Roger NicholsSara Hicks and Michael O’ConnellMary and Mark O’RileyCatherine and Marvin OrthCatherine and Philip OttIan OverlandBarbara and Dudley PankokeHarva and James PaulStacey and Mike PellettSue and Gary PetersonAmy PeytonShirley PfeiferRose and Je�rey PilgrimVal and Ian PlaggeJean ProctorDavid PullinBarbara and L. Kirby RangeInez and Leon RathjenMichael ReganLewis ReymanGeorgia and Frank ReynaJanet and Donald RiceJune RiceTara and Rob RudolphiKay SacquitneAnne and Jason Sa�yEmily and Greg SaveraidGrant SchaafCynthia and John SchneklothMarvin SchottLinda and Harlen SchurrJane and Leo SchuttlerNikki and Chad SchweitzerRuth ScottHelen ScullyJanet SecorSharon and Roger SelleyLinda and Fred ShearerGloria SiggelkovArnola SiggelkowKathy and Delbert SmithSusan and Eric SouhradaPeggy and John SparrgroveLinda and Greg SteenslandKen Stoakes

Renee StuedemannAlison and Jeremy SwansonAnnette and Kenneth TankSheila and Tony �elenMary and Joel �omasJudy and Raymond TimanCheryl and Donald TimminsJudy TonderumJean and Steve TrimbleEllen TwinamSherry and Norman VeldhuizenJaclyn and Keith VollstedtPaul Von TerschSusan and Dan VossJames WallMary Ellen and John WallMary Ann WalshJoy and David WarnerAnn and Kirk WeihKaren Weld�elma and John WemerJanine WhippsSheryl and Doyle WilsonGayle WoodsPatty and Keith WrightBeth and William WunderAmy and Paul YeagerVicki and Sterling YoungPolly and Norman ZauggDeborah and Rodney ZeitlerLinda and Joe Zuercher

$400+Marva AbelMarilyn and Wayne AdenRichard AhrensDaniel AndersonSue ArnoldAllyson and Ryan BaileyCorinne and Vernon BancroftJulie and Mark BarndJenny and Fritz BassettMary and Vernon BauerRuth BeckJudy and Donald BeitzEvie BerglundRichard BiceDixie and Allen BlasbergKaren and Je�rey BoshartJean and Edwin BowdenSue and Keith BraunJudi and Charles BromanderJanet BrownPaul BrownJudi and Myron BruhnBrenda and Ken BuesingAnnette and Je� BusbeeColleen and John CarlsonMelodie and Jim CarlsonAngelica and John Paul Chaisson-CardenasKenneth CheersAnita and Eric ChristensenBruce ChristensenCourtney and Clint ChristensenDebbie and Kevin ChristensenRosalie and Steve ChristensenMary and Steve ClagettSusan ClarkCindy and Les Cleveringa

Holly and Randy CooperNancy and Mike DavisLinda and Ray DavisHester DerscheidKristie and Neil DierksNancy Dietz and Stephen HarrisPhyllis and Kevin DittmerDavid DoxtadDiane Whitney DrummondJinger and Gregg DurbinJackie and Tim DuwaLeisa and Bennett ElySue and Larry EmmertGrace EvansJessie and Ryan EvansJean and E.J. FischerDoris FondroyJohny FordLinda and Don FriedrichsenJamie FryeArdelle and Lowell GeerKimberlee and Randall GerritsenRuby and Don GodfreySara Henryson and Gordon GoldsmithMargery and Doyle GordenShirley and Wayne GuglerPriscilla and Joe HaessigWendy and Todd HagenEllen HalversonDave HamiltonJanice HansenTrish and Neilan HansonAlleen and Kay HedgeSue HendersonLea HerboldJoAnn HerzbergRoger HillPalmer and Sheryl HoldenKathy and Galen HowsareOnee IversonBeverly JansenTi�any and William JensenKathy and Je� JohnsonSusan and Gene JohnstonJane and Fredrick KayMary KlemmeMargaret and Paul KlemmeJolanda and Johan KoezenDel and Richard KonopkaBetty and Larry KoosKaren and Clark KrammeTricia and Doug KrsekJean and Len LafrenzAmy Young-Lage and Gregory LageLinda and Kevin LauverRamona and Judd LelandMarjorie and John LeyErick LichtLinda LightJune LindburgMolly and Keith Little�eldKatherine LivingstonTara and Jason LoeckerLois and Kevin Long

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$400+ (continued)

Dick LundGail and Terry LundquistJayne and Myron LupkesBarbara and �omas LyonSharon and Mick MaassenTi�any and Rob ManningChip MathisRamona and Eugene McCawTracey E. and Murl McCullohBeth and Rex McDermottRuth McGinnisMary and Michael McGowanKaren McGregorLinda and Larry McIntireH. Aileen and Wayne McKeeDarla and Edward MerwaldRobin and Bruce MeyerSandy and Tim Meyer

Charlie MillerHenrietta MillerLance MoellerDawn and �omas MoserBarbara and Ervin MussmanCorinne and Andrew NelsonSharyn and Gary NelsonCindy and Bill NortheyAmy and Mark OldhamCarol and Donald OlsonDorothy and Roger OlsonKay and Joel OlsonMaggie and �omas O’RourkeSue and Gary OsweilerPatricia and Leslie PattenJennifer and Chuck PaulsenLori and Kevin PeytonTracy and Steve PickhinkeMartin and Sandy PieperMarilyn and Allen PlatnerLori and Mark ReddishDianne and Arlo Reichter

Caroline and James RigginsGene RingsdorfMary Lou and Glenn RobertsVicki and Rodger RozendaalAmy and William SaderaDon SchmidtDarlene and Ron SchmillenKerry and Darrel SchuelerJoann and Jerry SellKyle SextonKathy ShaverScott ShepherdJan and Bill ShortJoyce and Jim ShoverHoward SmithNancy SorensonNate SpencerPatty and Dennis StaudtJanice and David Ste�enJan StevensKathy and David StienstraSandra Stille

Ann and Michael StockerEvelyn and Ray StuedemannMary �omas-Greiman and Ted GreimanJannette and Je�rey �raneNadene and Ken Van HauenMargaret VanGinkelNancy and John Von FeldtKimberly WaggieJeanne and Gary WarningNola and Randy WatsonJennifer WeberNancy and Nicholas WeberJamie and Mike WellsCarolyn and Bruce WheatleySally and Edward WhetstineBecky and Jerry WhiteTeresa and Mark WiemerslagePhyllis and Rodney WilliamsonDebbie Wordeho�Amy and Montie WuthrichTerry and Norman ZahradnikNorma and Carl Zurborg

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4-H FriendshipAnne Hogberg Mary Jo & Glen Mente

Maynard G. Hogberg Mary Jo & Glen Mente

AnniversaryDoris & Don Goering Kathy Shaver

50th AnniversaryVarlyn & Jane Fink Don & Valerie King

Jan & Ken Stone Shirley Stakey

65th Anniversary John & Mary Nissly Mary & John Nissly

60th AnniversaryMargaret & Wayne Northey Florine & Ron Swanson

Irene & Kelly Tobin Florine & Ron Swanson

BirthdayBrenda Frankenfeld Jaleel Khan

Albert Grunenwald Jaleel Khan

Ashley Kinkade Jaleel Khan

90th BirthdayJean HergerAnn & Robert HarrisonDon & Valerie King

Darlene Stuedemann Diane & Curtis Claeys

Father’s Day

Ralph Neill Natalie & Craig Oppel

Graduation

Emily Saveraid

Brenda & Kent Frankenfeld

Brenda & Albert Grunenwald

Kayla Hyett

Jaleel Khan

Honor

Janet LaceyLois & Loyd Martin

Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

JoAnn Blanchard Ann & John Kalsem

Loren Kruse/Successful Farming Outstanding 4-H Leader AwardWil Groves Shirley Stakey

RetirementDean Biechler Marlys Cooper

Sherry GlennFlorine & Ron Swanson

Phil Iasevoli Mindy Cooper

Kathy Nervig Kathy & Bob Nervig

Starting a Food Truck BusinessDwight Lykins Mary & Chuck Morris

4-H Tributes This list represents tributes from April 1, 2015, through August 31, 2015. (Listing may not include gifts given directly to the ISU Foundation for 4-H.) To honor 4-H members, volunteers, leaders or sta�, donate online at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/donate or mail donations to Iowa 4-H Foundation, Extension 4-H Youth Building, Ames, IA 50011-3630

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4-H Memorials This list represents memorials given from April 1, 2015, through August 31, 2015. (Listing may not include gifts given directly to the ISU Foundation for 4-H.) To make a memorial gift, donate online at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/donate or mail donations to Iowa 4-H Foundation, Extension 4-H Youth Building, ISU, Ames, IA 50011-3630

Jo Ann AlbrightJoan & Ed Leahy

Harlan AskelsenSandy & Jim Larick

Zala BaadeLinda & Joe Zuercher

Arlene BaconShirley Helmrichs

Judy BarkerPeterson Acres, Inc.

Virginia BishopShirley Stakey

Curtis BlumeAnn & Ron Sanson

Joan BlumeAnn & Ron Sanson

Craig BockwoldtMarylu & David Watkins

Donna BodensteinerMary & Daniel BurkhartNorma Kerr

Don BorelFlorine & Ron Swanson

Delrose BroghammerVirginia HallShirley HelmrichsDonna & David Kunde

Rosalie CherryCarolyn & Ralph Manning

Jim ChristyAnn & John Kalsem

Betsy ChrystalShirley Helmrichs

Irvin CockerhamDebra & Randy Foster

Burt DayFlorine & Ron Swanson

Doris DickAnn & Ron Sanson

Robert DoerscherLarry Landsgard

Harold DuncalfDon & Valerie King

Pete EichhornKim & David Miller

Aletha EngelkenJudith & Terry HertleDenise & Terry SchwabPatti & Eric UpmeyerDiane & Greg Walston

Linda FeyNancy & Doug Jenson

C.J. GaugerAnne AlmquistAmerican Legion Auxiliary Ames Unit #37Gwyn & Ed AugustineEvelyn & Glenn BeaversVirginia BirchmierMark & Deborah BlaedelMarcia & Jim BorelRuby BuckMartha Anderson & George BurnetDonna Christensen Mores & Alan MoresDianna & Richard ColganCommunity Foundation of Greater Des MoinesRhonda & �omas CoonClare & Jim FrevertJean Gauger & Hiram RogersNelda & Darrell GodfreyRita & Richard GodfreyDoris & Donald GoeringDeb & Rich HallPat & Roy Hougen

Carol & Gerald HunterMarilyn JohnsonAnn & John KalsemBetty KearnsCarolyn & Ralph ManningDebra MarpleAnn McMullinMary & Chuck MorrisRuth & Larry NepplValerie & David PaceDiana & Doug PalsDiane & Jim PattonSue & Harold PeytonRose & Je�rey PilgrimShirley & Richard PilgrimHelen & Ron RaikesRae & Peter ReillyJan & Gary RichardsMs. Mary Ann SandvoldBarbara & Keith SextonAlice & Arnold SrpShirley StakeyFlorine & Ron SwansonJoyce & �omas HertzJeanne & Gary WarningDottie & Doyle WolvertonNancy Wright

Don GaugerLorraine Stucky

Deborah HagerRita & Don AndersonDeborah EberlingKristi & Tim FaheyLuann FriederichSandy & Lonnie HangartnerKaren & Jerry HeinsJudy & Je� HuinkerMyrna & Kenneth JonesJeanette & Milt KirkestueJackie & Ron LechtenbergKaren MeyerKathleen RoseKarine & Tony Schager

Marie SchleePat Schultz ClineAmy & Je� SommerBev & Larry WhittleTeresa & Mark WiemerslageLinda & Joe ZuercherDaphne & Brad Zupke

Betty HalversonElizabeth A Halverson Memorial Denny HamannJudy & Gary BurrackKristin & Mace KlingmanCarmen & Mark KnipperDorene & Harry LarsonNancy & Dan MoonTammy MullerLinda & John OrrDeb & Greg SchulteSuzanne & Joseph ShirbrounElizabeth & Joe TueckeLinda & Joe Zuercher

Dale HansonIrene & Kelly Tobin

Melvin HerinkNancy Sorenson

Bill HerkelmanMary Jo & Glen Mente

Dorothy HughesLuanne & Lee BarberDolores & Dale BergertCarol J. Galloway TrustDiane & Curtis ClaeysSharon DickmanDenise & Patrick FeldpauschMary & Gary FroeschleGalloway Builders, LLC.Gerald Greve

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Dorothy Hughes cont.

Amy & Greg HaackNancy & Alan HenningsenLynne Ho�mannHubert Hughes FamilyPhyllis JansenElisa & John KleinSusan & Bill KruseLynda KuehnJulie & Matthew OlsonKay & Joel OlsonEunice & Steven OlsonSusan & William RashidDiana & Douglas SamuelJanet & John SelbyLynn SieversPamela & Richard Ski�Kim TiefenthalerJean & Mark WakelLinda & Jerry WilsonJoan & David WuestenbergDiane & Gary Wulf

Jo Ann JacobsonDarold Jacobson

Albert KeppyValerie & James Pierce

Collen KieferAnn & Kirk Weih

Bettie KiserAvis Andre

Martha Anderson & George Burnet

Marilyn & Burton Butler

Anne & Maynard Hogberg

Ellyn & Burdette Johnson

Ann & John Kalsem

Robin & Ned Kiser

Carolyn & Ralph Manning

Judirae Obrecht

Mary & Emmett Stevermer

Eleanor & Dale Uehling

Sally & Jay Van Wert

Nancy Waters

Dale KurthJoyce & Roger Schoulte

Arthur LarsenBobbi & Doug Larsen

Penny LarsonJudy Bernhardt Kirstein

Durward LyonBarbara & �omas LyonCarla & Leroy MeyerFlorine & Ron Swanson

Gregory LyonMeredith McHonePierce & Dennis Pierce

Robert MartinJoan & Ed Leahy

Dennis MaxwellAnn & John KalsemMarita & Gene Rouse

Janet McNaughtonCarol & John Schneider

Elsie MehlIrene & Dutch LeonardEileen & Dean Stoulil

Emmett MesserHelen BowerBarbara & Randy BrownCEAir Inc.Shirley & Curtis CoppesJanice CrabillAnn DaleDes Moines County Farm BureauKarla DoughertyJanette FraisePatricia & Joseph GerlingJoan GulickLloyd HeitmeierCarol & Michael Hu�Donna JensenBonnie & Jerry JordanMelodee KennedyCharlene & Dean LarsonKoni & Joe LounsburyBarbara & Larry LykinsSandy & Rick McLaughlin

Patti & Karl MesserBarbara MillerLeanne & Mark MusalDiana & �omas NealeyMara & Curtis OrrMary & Glen PetersonMarlene ReidConnie & John RichAnn & Jim SageChristine SchiedelJean & Jack SchinckelBrittany & Josh SchneidermanShirley StanleyPhyllis StiefelDeborah & Richard TalleyConnie & David �omasDean Vantiger

Neil MeyerBetty & Je� HeinsLeslie & Trent Henkes

Marlynn MeyermannAmy & Greg Haack

Robert MillerGenie & Larry Loenser

Harold NaefkeRyerson Auction & Realty

Eleanor NelsonBelva & Gary PaytonNancy Payton

Bill NeubrandMary & Chuck Morris

�omas OlsonGrand Mound Community Club

Martha PattersonMargaret & Roger Woltman

Ralph PattersonMargaret & Roger Woltman

Jarrett PetersonDoris & Donald GoeringCarolyn & Ralph ManningMary & Chuck MorrisShirley & Richard Pilgrim

Jane PutneyLisa & Steven Gray

Kevin PutneyLisa & Steven Gray

Charles RobinsonDonna & David Kunde

Phillip RompAnn & John Kalsem

June SchusterDiane & Curtis Claeys

Don ScottIrene Lary

Troy SegoSandy & Jim Larick

Everett SmithIndian Creek CirclesRuth & Eugene Moody

Ordell SorumMary & Daniel Burkhart

Mary StattelmanAnn & Robert HarrisonDon & Valerie King

Ed SwartzEstella Swartz

Eugene SwartzEstella Swartz

Donald TruckenmillerShirley Stakey

Mary Van MarelShirley Stakey

LeRoy WattsFlorine & Ron SwansonWatts Family

Doris WesselKoral & Brian HarbaughSuzanne & Joseph Shirbroun

Dorothy WoodhouseAnn & Robert Harrison

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Legacy AwardsThe Iowa 4-H Foundation presents the:

4-H Celebration Gala

Save The Date

Join us for an evening of celebration of Iowa 4-H! This new event will honor four supporters

of the 4-H Program and raise funds to continue to support Iowa 4-H’ers:

Corporate PartnerIndividual Supporter

Outstanding AlumContributing Youth

for more information visit:www.iowa4hfoundation.org/awards

6:00 p.m.Friday, February 26, 2016

Embassy Club WestWest Des Moines, Iowa

�e Iowa 4-H Foundation is pleased to o�er our donors a new tool to explore all of the options in planned giving. �ese tools help donors make informed decisions, so they can continue to support Iowa 4-H throughout their lifetime in a way that makes sense for them. We invite you to explore the options by visiting iowa4h.planmygift.org.

Planned Giving

Adair County — Ralph LentsAdams County — Evelyn LundAllamakee County — Don & Michelle DeeAppanoose County — Carolyn BaumanAudubon County — Virgil SorensenBenton County — Rick Claeys*Black Hawk County — Barbara & P. Lee MillerBoone County — Bill Martin & Kristine JohansenBremer County — Chris & Shannon KnappBuchanan County — Ken & Kathy KehrilBuena Vista County — Lee MeyerBulter County — C. Dale BoelmanCalhoun County — Marlene MeyerCass County — Mary OttmarCedar County — Russ CookCerro Gordo County — Randy & Janet GreyCherokee County — Dennis & Lois AlquistChickasaw County — Patty PhillipsClarke County — Melanie EddyClay County — Hardie J. Ball Jr.Clayton County — Vernon & Joyce CherneClinton County — Ray & Evelyn StuedemannCrawford County — Coletta WeedaDallas County — Linda NelsonDelaware County — John & Ruth DeutmeyerDes Moines County — Robert & Marlene BeckmanDubuque County — Marilyn LawlerEmmet County — Athlyn BlackFayette County — Norma KerrFloyd County — Sue SedgwickFranklin County — Carolyn OlesonFremont County — Tom & Norma TroxelGreene County — David & Cheri RoquetGrundy County — Curtis & Lorieann KyhlGuthrie County — Jim & Lisa CalvertHamilton County — Dan & Donna RyherdHancock County — Glen & Terry GreimanHardin County — Richelle StoweHarrison County — David SeilstadHoward County — Glen* & Alice Klimesh FamilyHumboldt County — Daniel & Jean HolsteIda County — Tom ConoverIowa County — George HuntJackson County — Leland & Jeanette LaneJasper County — Jeannie BoetcherJe�erson County — Linda McIntireJohnson County — Nick & Georgie GreinerJones County — Gerald & Verlyn StolteKeokuk County — David & Kay WitteLee County — Cathy Holtcamp

Linn County — Cli�ord Henderson*Louisa County — F.D.* & Lucile* SmylieLucas County — Ed* & Sid Shanks*Lyon County — Harriet MetzgerMadison County — Rita HuntrodsMahaska County — Richard Sammons*Marion County — Martha ReedMarshall County — Larry & Jacki HenchalMills County — James PaulMitchell County — Terry & Allison KruseMonona County — Cheri HardisonMonroe County — Ron & Marlene ClarkMontgomery County — Carol SparrMuscatine County — Marla MaasO’Brien County — Sherry DurstPage County — Neil McCoyPalo Alto County — Keyron* & Esty RogartyPlymouth County — Dennis BaldwinPocahontas County — Sarah MunsonPolk County — Ron & Bev ShiversPottawattamie County (East) — Gene & Sharell FritzPoweskiek County — Betsy CranstonRinggold County — Lois HuntSac County — Marilyn ObmannScott County — Scott CampbellShelby County — Paula BehrendtSioux County — Mark PottebaumStory County — Jarilyn UpchurchTama County — Ann McMullinTaylor County — Linda WheelerUnion County — Mary O’RileyVan Buren County — David L. SmithWapello County — Ron & Cindy DonahueWarren County — Joy RouseWashington County — Harold* & Shirley BohrWayne County — Leroy & Pat PerkinsWebster County — Ruth SchmalenbergerWinneshiek County — Mildred LyonsWoodbury County — Allan & Polly PithanWorth County — Jayne LupkesWright County — Rita Mersch*

*Posthumous Award

Congratulations to the 125 Iowa 4-H volunteers who were inducted into the 2015 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame on Sunday, August 23

30K For 30 YearsIowa 4-H’ers Reach Their 4-H’ers For 4-H Goal!By Kayla Hyett, Administrative Specialist

For 30 years, Iowa 4-H’ers have raised funds through the “4-H’ers for 4-H” campaign to support the 4-H program in Iowa. In celebration of this milestone, the 2015 campaign was dubbed “30K for 30 Years” with a goal to raise $30,030.30. �anks to the commitment of 4-H’ers across the state, the campaign raised $30,213.30, exceeding the goal by $183! �e 4-H’ers for 4-H campaign is the longest-running and the largest fundraising campaign for the Iowa 4-H program conducted by 4-H members for 4-H members.

State Council Finance Chairs Kaitlyn Varner and Alex Pickhinke presented the check to the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the State 4-H Conference on July 1 in Ames. �e funds from the campaign will support state events such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, operation costs of the 2015-2016 state council, and fund �nancial assistance programs that help 4-H families with state program fees and 4-H camp fees at the Iowa 4-H Center.

John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, state K-12 and 4-H youth development program leader, agreed to receive a pie in the face if the state council members reached their goal. During the �nal ceremony at the 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Varner and Pickhinke had the privilege to pie Chaisson-Cardenas in front of all of the delegates, family members and guests.

“We are proud of Iowa’s 4-H’ers for recognizing the need to �nancially support their 4-H youth program and for making the commitment to do so,” said Albert Grunenwald, executive director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “�eir work helps to ensure that the 4-H experience remains available for all Iowa youth.”

Photos from the awards ceremony at the 2015 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference’s Banquet can be found on our Flickr website at �ickr.com/photos/iowa4h.

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2014-15 Fiscal Year in Review

Revenue, Gains and Other Support

Net Assets-End of year $10,290,300 $10,804,157

Expenses

FY 2$1,226,251 $47,986 $140,399

($282,584)

FY 201$1,634,545 $24,497 $44,791 $1,700 $982,891

Total Revenue $1,132,052 $2,688,424

Total Expenses $1,645,909 $1,434,047

ContributionsIn-Kind ContributionsInvestment IncomeGain on sale of assets

Unrealized (Losses) Gain on Investment

Program Services Management and General Fundraising

$827,487 $293,590 $312,970

$1,217,808 $205,110 $222,991

Change in Net AssetsNet Assets- Beginning of year

($513,857)$10,804,157

$1,254,377 $9,549,780

A Letter from the Executive Director

Albert M. GrunenwaldIowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director

Note: These condensed financial statements are not complete and have been derived from the financial statements that were audited by Henkel & Associates, P.C., Certified Public Accountants. The complete financial statements including the auditors’ report are available on our website at iowa4hfoundtion.org or by contacting us at Iowa 4-H Foundation, Extension 4-H Youth Building, Iowa State Univeristy, Ames, Iowa 50011-3630 or (515) 294-1537.

“The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides financial resources for youth development through 4-H.” That’s our mission, and our financial report shows that we’re walking the talk. This past year, $1.2 million in donor contributions were used to support and enhance the Iowa 4-H experience for more than 100,000 youth statewide. That’s great news! As 4-H enrollments begin to increase, so does the challenge of maintaining a high level of program support and the value-added services of the 4-H Foundation. We can do it only with the generous and ongoing financial support of our donors. Therefore, let me encourage all of us to keep investing in our future by investing in 4-H. Let’s work together to make it better!

Statement of Activities- As of June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2014

Iowa 4-H FoundationExtension Youth 4-H Building, Ames, IAPhone (515) 294-1537 * Fax (515) 294-1047www.iowa4hfoundation.org


Albert Grunenwald, Executive Director

Emily Saveraid, Development Director

Brenda Frankenfeld, Accountant

Kayla Hyett, Administrative Specialist

Jaleel Khan, Accounting Assistant

Taci Lilienthal, Scholarship Coordinator

Ashley Kinkade, Call-A-Thon Coordinator

Iowa 4-H Foundation Sta�Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees

Jessica Bigelow, Youth Trustee

Bob Butcher, Past President

John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas

Doug Den Adel, President Elect

Andy Determan

Holly Grandin

Tina Greiman

Laurie Johns

Eric Johnson

Cathann Kress

Curt Lang

Steven Leath Eric Marzen

Tom Nicholson, President

Kate Olson

Chuck Paulsen

Betsy Pearson

Sue Peyton

Rob Rudolphi

Joe Swanson

Janel Tyler

Heather Van Nest

Kaitlyn Varner, Youth Trustee

Rob Vincent

You Can Make a Di�erence for 4-H!Detach and mail to: Iowa 4-H Foundation • Extension 4-H Youth Building • ISU • Ames, Iowa 50011-3630

Tribute/Memorialo in memory of: __________________________________________

o in honor of: ____________________________________________

For the occasion of ________________________________________

Honoree’s Residence: City _______________________________ State ______

Send acknowledgement to ________________________________________

Address of acknowledgement _______________________________________

City _______________________________ State ________ ZIP ____________

Name _____________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State _____ ZIP ____________

Phone _____________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________

I wish to give an/a: o Outright Gift of $ ________________________

o Pledge of $ ___________________ annually for ______ years.

Payment: o Check (enclosed) o Visa o MasterCard o Discover

Name on Card ____________________________________________

Card Number _____________________________________________

Expiration Date _____________ / _____________

_______________________________________________________________________Donor Signature DateI understand: This agreement is made in good faith but is not legally binding upon either myself or my es-tate. This gift is tax deductible as a charitable contribution. The Iowa 4-H Foundation will send a reminder notice annually until my pledge is completed.

Donate Now! YES, I want to help the Iowa 4-H Foundation “Make the Best Better” for Iowa 4-H Youth

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FourWord WINTER 2015 - Iowa 4-H Foundation · October 2016. ˜e club invites all former members and leaders to join in the festivities. Please contact Lorna Baldner Grow at [email protected]