2001 Hall of Fame Inductees |
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Induction of the first 100 members took place during the Centennial Birthday Gala at the State 4-H Forum in Ocean Shores on October 18, 2001. Following is a short biography of each inductee by county.
Cowlitz County
The late Gerald Poor served in several positions in Cowlitz County, including county Extension Chair, before moving on to the state 4-H office to serve as state 4-H program leader. During his term as state 4-H leader, Gerald formed the Washington State 4-H Foundation.
Douglas County
Pat Putman has influenced development of the 4-H dog project at local, regional and national levels for more than 40 years. She is recognized in the Wenatchee Valley as an expert in dog handling and 4-H, and nationally in the American Kennel Club. She was responsible for aligning the Washington State 4-H Dog Project with the American Kennel Club guidelines for consistency and standardization of dog obedience and fitting and showing training. Putman established the first Douglas County 4-H Dog Club in 1968, and has been a project and club leader for 33 years. She has been the fair superintendent for both the Douglas and Chelan County fairs for several years. She was responsible for forming the first special education 4-H group at Washington School in Wenatchee.
Ellis Schneider was a 4-H leader for 49 years and served on the North Central Washington District Fair Board for 50 years. He also served for years on the Douglas County Leaders Council, the Washington State Fair Association, and the Washington State 4-H Fair Board.
Ken Killingsworth judged livestock for 50 years at local and state fairs, as well as nationally and internationally. He was often asked to judge 4-H fitting and showing and breeding stock. Ken was the Washington State Fair president in 1962, and a longtime superintendent at various fairs. He was the Spokane Interstate Fair cattle superintendent for 20 years and Adams County Fair livestock superintendent for 15 years. Ken raised cattle and he and his children showed cattle at the Spokane Interstate Fair from 1946-1960. While he was a 4-H leader, three of his members won trips to National 4-H Congress in Chicago. During his 22 years as leader, his 4-H club had 100 percent completion on record books each year. He made sure all 4-H'ers gave demonstrations on the local level, and many went on to district and state levels. In 1988, Ken received the National Association of County Agents' 20-Year Distinguished Service Award. He retired at age 70 in Wheeler County, Ore., and died in 1999.
Nominations due June 1
of current 4-H year
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