Robin & Dave Enerson were inducted into the 2011 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21.
Eighty-eight Iowa counties participated this year and have selected 121 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by Chuck Morris, Director, 4-H Youth Development and Barbara Determan, President, 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees as they were introduced on stage. A reception followed the presentations.
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, Iowa State University Extension county council members, county youth council members, fair judges, financial supporters, chaperones or ISU Extension staff members. The inductees have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment and guidance to Iowa’s 4-H’ers through the years.
For many years Dave has been the superintendent of the swine committee, which has included many extra tasks of organizing weigh-ins, recording information, ultrasounding, arranging fair shows and showmanship competitions, and securing trucking and buyers for fair pigs. Dave has also lead several welding workshops over the years, where he has taught numerous kids year after year how to weld or improve on their welding skills. For several years, Dave has volunteered his time to grill for their sons’ club fundraiser meal. He has also served as a member of the Emmet County 4-H Foundation Committee and the Emmet County Extension Council.
Robin has been an essential part of the 4-H program for the past 15 years. She served as a member of the Emmet County 4-H and Youth Committee for 8 years. Robin has chaperoned 4-H Lock-Ins, been an evaluator for area 4-H Awards, assisted with communications judging day, given out awards at the Emmet County Awards Program, organized the county clothing event, chaperoned the fair teen dance, and took the lead on bucket/bottle calf interviews, judging, and shows. Year after year, Robin has been an important person in the 4-H office on the first day of the fair, sharing her knowledge and expertise with all 4-H families who have questions or need help, always with a smile. Robin has shared her expertise in many areas by leading or assisting with several different 4-H workshops over the years, including bread baking, stepping stones, buckets of flowers, and many more.
Dave and Robin are dependable volunteers, always willing to lend a hand wherever it is needed and they are so appreciated by the Emmet County 4-H program.