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.
Island County
Janice Coffman was employed by Island County for 34 years, most of that time as a 4-H program coordinator. She retired in January 2001, but continues to volunteer with 4-H. Don Meehan, Island County Cooperative Extension chair, said Coffman's life revolves around 4-H and making the Island County program successful. "She is considered the 'Mother of 4-H' in Island County," Meehan said.
Frank Stowe served WSU Cooperative Extension in several different counties during his career. His career began as county Extension agent-at-large in Pullman, in 1954. He worked in King and Stevens counties and finished his career in Pierce County, where he served as Extension chair. Frank was instrumental in promoting the urban 4-H program in Western Washington.
Jefferson County
Laura Short served as a 4-H leader for nearly 50 years. She and Norris impacted the lives of hundreds of youth in the Dairy 4-H Club. They gave major leadership to the development and growth of the Jefferson County fairgrounds. In the early 1950's Norris and his father built the 4-H building on the fairgrounds, with the help of 4-H members and their families. In 2000 the 4-H exhibit building was dedicated in Norris' and Laura's name. Laura served as county 4-H treasurer and as State 4-H Fair bookkeeper for years. She spent many years as the expert in the home economics department and was very involved in the Food for all Occasions contest, bread baking, and clothing activities. She worked as 4-H building superintendent for more than 30 years, with Norris as her assistant. In 1999 Laura and Norris received the Washington State Volunteer Excellence Award and in 2000 they received recognition at the Western Regional Leader Forum in Hawaii. Laura died last spring.
Nominations due June 1
of current 4-H year
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