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.
San Juan County
Larry Cochran has volunteered as a 4-H leader for 20 years. Although he started out when the program was very traditional, Cochran has demonstrated leadership through openness to the expansion and diversification of the program into non-traditional themes and modes. His entry in the Hall of Fame notes, "Many leaders show a high respect for Larry because he comes with both 20 years of experience and with a willingness to let the program change to meet the changing needs of kids and leaders alike." Larry is vice president of the county Leaders Council. He takes vacation time each year to volunteer at the county fair for his clubs. He has worked as superintendent, and has judged and volunteered in other areas of the fair outside his club. His leadership is credited with helping 4-H remain an active program on Lopez Island.
Skagit County
Ray H. Bradbury, DVM has been a project leader in veterinary science for the past 32 years. He had a veterinary clinic in Skagit County for 22 years. During that time, he donated many hours to the health of 4-H project animals. He also volunteered as Skagit County Fair veterinarian for many years. Dr. Bradbury held a wildlife 4-H club for three years, taking kids on field trips to fish hatcheries, and inviting wildlife experts to come in as guest speakers. After retiring from his veterinary practice, he continued to help with many 4-H project animals. He then extended his commitment to the Western Washington State Fair in 1981, serving as official fair veterinarian for three years. In 1984 the animal health volunteer program was created. It allows senior 4-H and FFA members to work with Dr. Bradbury for two days at the Western Washington Fair, exposing them to the many careers involved in animal well being. The program has won the 1st award for Western Fair annual science programs. In addition, Dr. Bradbury has been awarded the Skagit County Friend of 4-H Award.
Skamania County
Sherry Cook joined the Washington State 4-H Foundation in 1987 and served for 11 years. While attending a meeting at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase Md., she found the Washington Room was drab. During the next two years, she invested many hours and dollars, and made several trips back to Chevy Chase to work with the conference center staff to upgrade the Washington Room. She collected money, purchased and solicited donated photos, procured wood sculptures, and led the campaign to redecorate the room so it represents the entire state of Washington. Sherry continues to be involved in textile programs with the 4-H program.
Nominations due June 1
of current 4-H year
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