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A DeKalb County volunteer was honored for his service as a 4-H volunteer. John Boesche of DeKalb was one of 71 volunteers recognized by the Illinois 4-H Foundation as a 4-H Hall of Fame recipient during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
This year celebrated the 14-year anniversary of the award, according to Angie Barnard, Illinois 4-H Foundation executive director.
“These long-time volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” Barnard said in a news release. “They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to each and every one of them to thank them for their service to this wonderful organization.”
The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2004 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers and former 4-H staff. Each inductee received a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion.
The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises private funds that are invested in Illinois 4-H programs that provide meaningful, positive development experiences for Illinois youth to develop leadership, citizenship and life skills. For information, visit www.4hfoundation.illinois.edu.