Rusty Corderman, Newell, was inducted into the 2008 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibit Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17. Eighty-two Iowa counties participated this year and have selected inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members will be presented a plaque by the Iowa 4-H Foundation as they are introduced on stage.
Rusty’s love for youth, animals and 4-H is just one of the reason’s he’s being recognized as Buena Vista Counties Hall of Fame inductee, according to Rhonda K. Christensen, County Extension Education Director for ISU Extension in Buena Vista County. Rusty served as a 4-H leader for many years, leads the sheep department at the fair and most recently organized the “special sheep” project which provides 4-H’ers with the opportunity to learn more about raising and showing sheep. We are grateful for Rusty’s endless support and enthusiasm to the 4-H program and ISU Extension.
Counties select inductees for their exceptional work in contributing to the lives of 4-H members and the overall 4-H program. Many inductees served as club leaders, youth mentors, fair superintendents or fair board members, Extension council members, county youth council members, fair judges, financial supporters, chaperones, or Iowa State University (ISU) Extension staff members. The inductees have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment and guidance to Iowa’s 4-H’ers through the years.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for the counties and state to recognize and celebrate 4-H volunteers and staff who have shown outstanding service and dedication to Iowa's 4-H program," said Chuck Morris, ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development interim director.
The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame was initiated in 2002 to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of 4-H.
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9/17/2008