4-H Ontario announced the recipients of the 2023 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science Inc., a prestigious honour recognizing exemplary volunteer service with 4-H Ontario and the community. In 2023, the three volunteers recognized were Brian Anderson (Perth 4-H Association), Patty Lasby (Halton 4-H Association) and Carol Pollock (Wellington 4-H Association).
To be eligible to receive the award, 4-H Ontario volunteers must be nominated by their local 4-H association. Nominees must have shown significant leadership, initiative and made a positive impact on 4-H at various levels for over 10 years. In addition, nominees must have other involvement within their community or other volunteer organizations. The selection committee consists of previous Arbor Award winners.
Brian Anderson is a 4-H alumni who has been a 4-H volunteer in Perth 4-H Association for 30 years, leading over 40 4-H clubs during his tenure. In addition to leading the dairy club for numerous years, Anderson has played an active role in organizing other opportunities for 4-H’ers such as the association’s championship show and achievement days.
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Patty Lasby became a 4-H volunteer in 1998, celebrating her 25th anniversary as a volunteer in 2023. Throughout her time with 4-H, Lasby has been involved in many Halton 4-H Association activities, the Ontario 4-H Council and the Ontario 4-H Foundation, among many other organizations including local fairs and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Carol Pollock has been a 4-H volunteer for over 35 years, leading more than 100 4-H clubs and dedicating her time to many activities throughout the local, regional, provincial and national levels. Over her volunteer tenure she has held various roles in the Wellington 4-H Association and most recently was instrumental in the continued success of the local program throughout the pandemic.
Limousin association prepares for Impact Show
The Ontario Junior Limousin Association is pleased to host the Canadian Junior Limousin Impact Show this summer, from August 2-5 in Spencerville, Ont. All juniors, up to 21 years of age, are invited to attend. Purebred, Limousin-influenced and 4-H Limousin projects are welcome. For more information, please visit the Canadian Limousin website.
The Canadian Limousin Association AGM will be held in conjunction with the Impact Show on Friday, August 4. There will be a complimentary supper at 6 p.m. for all members followed by the annual meeting.
