Betty Beck

Betty Beck has been a key leader at the local and state levels for 35 years. She is a standing member of the Warren County 4-H Committee, and has served on the State 4-H Advisory committee and Eaton Area 4-H Committees. Her involvement has helped shaped Extension and set current policy, impacting the quality of today's program. Her varied experiences and sensitive insights to people maker her thoughts and opinions valued contributions.

Since the mid 1960's, Betty has served as the Warren County fund raising chairperson. Her involvement has made it possible for 4-H members and volunteers to participate in county, state, national and international 4-H programs each year. She also personally sponsors a county awards program for members enrolled in Food with and International Flavor projects. Betty's work exemplifies her belief in young people and the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better.” She is a role model who significantly influences the lives of both young people and adults on the local, state and international levels.

Mary Lou Pfeiffer Saunway

Mary Lou Pfeiffer Saunway has been instrumental in giving Ohio 4-H a sense of heritage and in strengthening the foundation upon which the organization is build. The kept the memory of 4-H founder A.B. Graham alive through speaking engagements, recording and broadcasting “Armchair Chats” with A.B. Graham as he told the 4-H story. She also organized the Hardin County 4-H Alumni Group and initiated the first 4-H Alumni and Booster newsletter and hosted and sponsored various international students and exchanges. She served six years as an Ohio 4-H foundation Board member and has financially supported a variety of 4-H programs on the county and state levels.

Lois M. Boyer

Lois Boyer is known for going the extra mile in 4-H service to her community, state, and country. As a key leader and 35 year advisor, she has shared many talents, helped others develop leadership, and through caring for others has helped make the world a better place. Her contributions include: organizing urban township Rural Life Sunday programs, organizing and involving youth and adults in 4-H citizenship programs, chairing county fund-rising efforts, volunteering at state 4-H events, and serving as an active member of local and state Extension advisory and support committees. As president of Ohio Women in Traffic Safety, she initiated the effort to make child restraints mandatory in Ohio and to increase the penalties for DWI convictions.

Henry H. Schriver

Henry Schriver has become known as a great leader and teacher of 4-H youth, advisors, and professional staff through his work with local, state, national, and international 4-H programs. Working together cooperatively is a theme Henry has always stressed. Henry has always set an example for working together to accomplish important things. He initiated a two-ribbon recognition system which gives all members the opportunity to earn a blue ribbon regardless of their economic situation, involved teenage 4-H members in supervising a swimming program for handicapped children, and planned and organized a community wide health and safety and recreation evening. He also hosted Citizenship Washing ton Focus participants and has contributed to international programs.

As a professional lecturer, he has challenged thousands of members, parents, volunteers and professionals throughout the world to look beyond their present situation to “Make the Best Better” for the future. Because of Henry's contributions, 4-H members have learned the real meaning of leadership and achievement through working cooperatively.