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.
Walla Walla County
Sarita McCaw has been a 4-H leader for 38 years and is currently enrolled as a resource leader. She consults for demonstrations and educational posters and is a certified fair judge for handcrafts, woodworking, vegetables, and wines. She also helps instruct the local 4-H knitting camp held during the summer and has served as county 4-H program assistant and on the State 4-H Advisory Board. In 1969 McCaw started teaching at Walla Walla Community College and was the only woman instructor at the penitentiary. She had the only 4-H youth group in the nation that met in a penitentiary and was led by inmates under her supervision. Sarita was chair of the State 4-H Forum auction for many years. Locally she has contributed to the demonstration and leader training programs, judging record books, demonstrations, food activities, and award nominations.
Ida Mae Scott has been an active 4-H leader for 48 years. She has been a leader in her children and grandchildren's clubs. In the past, she frequently volunteered to help with many county activities and traveled with 4-H members to events such as State 4-H Fair and district teen rallies.
Joe Johnson was a statewide equine and swine specialist for WSU Cooperative Extension. He was largely responsible for establishing the 4-H equine program in Washington, and was well known throughout the state for his horse training clinics.
Whatcom County
In 1975 Ginny Bowen and her husband, Harry, became leaders of the Trail Blazers 4-H Club. They were horse leaders, and had a variety of projects to meet the needs of youth in their club for 26 years. Ginny served on many state committees such as State Ambassador advisor, Washington State 4-H Foundation, awards and recognition, and volunteer development. She had been a presenter of workshops at many forums and conferences including Washington State 4-H Forum, Teen Conference, and School Age Child Care. She also helped write various 4-H curricula. Ginny passed away August 2001.
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