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James "Jim" W. Marquand

Jim Marquand served as an Ohio State University Faculty member from 1953 through 1982. He began his career as a 4-H Agent in Tuscarawas County and served as an Assistant 4-H Leader for 11 years. During this time, he was recognized as a vital leader for 4-H in Ohio. Jim developed the small animal curriculum that is used in Ohio for community and school clubs. He also initiated a training program for Junior Fair Board members at the Junior Fair Conference in Columbus, which now involves more then 500 young people from across the state. He provided leadership to the LABO (Japanese Exchange) program at the county, area, state and national levels, served as State IFYE Leader, and participated in the Caribbean Rural Youth Leaders Seminar. He has been a major financial contributor to Ohio 4-H, making possible trips to National 4-H Congress and the IFYE Exchange programs. He supplied all county and state offices with the book A.B. Graham, and established the Jim Marquand Scholarship Fund to provide boys and girls and opportunity to attend camp.

Harriett C. Miles

Harriett Miles has had major influence upon the lives of many youth during her tenure as a public school and 4-H educator. In 52 years as an advisor to a local 4-H club, she has directly impacted the lives of more than 500 boys and girls. Serving as a member of the County 4-H Committee and the 4-H Camp Board for more than 35 years, she has contributed significantly to the development of quality 4-H programs of Hamilton County and southwestern Ohio.

Harriett has promoted participation in 4-H leadership development activities for youth and adult leaders. She has led groups of Ohio 4-H members to Citizenship Washington Focus and West Virginia's Jackson Mills 4-H camp. She has also worked to improve her own skills and understanding of 4-H by attending five National Advisor Forums.

Recognized for putting the welfare of others before her own, Harriett believes serving others is a privilege. Because of her dedication to 4-H, a wealth of “learning by doing” opportunities have been provided to boys and girls in Hamilton County and southwestern Ohio.

Elizabeth "Liz" Pursley

For 30 years, Liz Pursley has served as an advisor to a 4-H club composed primarily of low-income, disadvantaged youth. During this time, she had demonstrated patience, tolerance and extra efforts needed to do work with young people who have few resources, low self-esteem and little parental support. Liz has done considerable work with the County 4-H Advisory Committee, serving in a multitude of capacities. She has written letters to state and federal legislators when Extension funds were in danger of being cut and was instrumental in getting additional funds in her county Extension budges. She and her husband, Lou, have been strong supporters of the 4-H International Program and have hosted a dozen IFYE's, a LABO coordinator and an advisor to the Ambassador group from Spain.

A former 4-H Agent best summarized Liz's influence on the 4-H program in Warren County: “She is always the calming force. She can see both sides of and issue and can summarize both sides for the group. Liz is open to new ideas and innovations and is able to influence others. She is a great support to our 4-H program.”

Alice S. Moore

Alice Moore's experiences as a 4-H member growing up on a farm in Coshocton County had a great impact upon her career choice and interests as an adult. Now, a homemaker and manager of a large dairy operation, Alice still finds time to volunteer her skills to help others. Besides staring her 24the year as a 4-H club advisor of the Bon-A-Vale 4-H Club, she is also a current member of the Coshocton County Extension Advisory Committee and the Ohio 4-H foundation Advisory Board. She served a key role with both groups by contacting legislators to gain continued support for the 4-H program and Ohio State University Extension.

In the past Alice has served on the Coshocton County 4-H Committee and has judged 4-H projects and speaking contests in a number of counties. She has hosted three IFYE's and many other exchange students in her home. Noted for a willingness to serve and a positive attitude, her strong belief in 4-H Junior Leadership and camping programs is evident through the outstanding accomplishments of her club members.