Marking a 100-year legacy for 7 Missouri 4-H families
4-H honors families in Franklin, Polk and Vernon counties.
- Published: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation has recognized seven families with the 2022 Missouri 4-H Century Family Award. Each family represents a combined 100 years or more of membership and volunteer service within 4-H.
Franklin County
- The Millerick Family
Polk County
- The Le Jeune-Rains-Curran Family
Vernon County
- The Earll Family
- The Hampton Family
- The Metcalf Family
- The Miller Family
- The Thomas Family
The 4-H Century Family Award commends families for their dedication to supporting and building the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Program in communities across Missouri.
The award process offers families an opportunity to sit down together and talk about their history with 4-H. Families share highlights of their 4-H experiences, laugh together and recognize the importance 4-H plays in their lives.
Congratulations to the 2022 Missouri 4-H Century Families. We are proud to honor their 4-H legacy.
About 4-H
Missouri 4-H is an active, dynamic organization of young people who are learning, growing and preparing to be the leaders of today and tomorrow – making a real difference in their community, country and world. 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Missouri and the nation’s Cooperative Extension System. For more information on Missouri 4-H, visit 4h.missouri.edu.
About the Missouri 4-H Foundation
The Missouri 4-H Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. For 70 years, the foundation has secured and managed funds for Missouri 4-H, providing higher education scholarships, recognizing 4-H volunteers and supporting the work of MU Extension 4-H. Learn more at 4h.missouri.edu/foundation.
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Missouri 4-H Century Family Award logo.
Writer: Christina Willow-Schomaker
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