2011 4-H Awards Program was held Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Bagg Bonanza Farm. The evening began with pizza, apple juice and apple cider. Jason Goltz and Colleen Svingen, Extension Agents, lead a Wind Energy activity, having groups make and test the voltage output of their wind turbines.

Member year pins and 4-H Achievement Day premium checks were passed out to all the 4-H members present. Special awards were given as follows:

First Year Awards:           

Alicia Biewer, Lidgerwood, Energizers 4-H Club

Kaylee Harles, Lidgerwood, Energizers 4-H Club (not pictured)

Pre-teen Awards:           

Ryan Biewer, Lidgerwood, Energizers 4-H Club

Kaylee Harles, Lidgerwood, Energizers 4-H Club (not pictured)

Anna Heley, Lidgerwood, Energizers 4-H Club (not pictured)

Teen Awards:                   

Chase Heley, Lidgerwood, Energizers 4-H Club (not pictured)

Leadership and Community Service Awards:      

Pre-teen – Mary Goroski, Wahpeton, Helping Hands 4-H Club

Teen – Allison Kipp, Wahpeton, Helping Hands 4-H Club

Friend of 4-H for the 2010-2011 4-H Year was Crystal Bratlie.
Pictured here with her husband, Kyle.

15 4-H volunteer leaders were recognized for their years of service.

Joan Beyer - 16 years
Sharon Ritten - 16 years
Julie Wahler - 14 years
Karen Weber - 12 years
Hank Weber - 11 years
Dennis Knudson - 9 years
Cindy Arndt - 6 years
Melodi Novotny - 4 years
Teresa Braaten - 3 years
Jessica Lentz - 3 years
Melissa Wynn - 3 years
Elaine Heley - 2 years
Gaylord Hibl - 2 years
Diane Hibl - 2 years
Jennifer Manstrom - 2 years