b"Proud to Call 4-HMaricopa Our CountyBy Hannah Hansonextension.arizona.edu/4h and extension.arizona.edu/4h/maricopaA Z 4-H Summit is an annual youth conference focused1023E Sub-Compact Tractoron academic experience, career exploration, and community engagement. This year, youth were also given a chance to participate in a Virtual 4-H Robotics Camp delivered by AZ STEM YOUniversity. MaricopaSTARTING AS LOW ASCountys AmeriCorps volunteers, Tim Lonchar and Kenyouth with each of their unique passions, whether their$99Yee were vital in the planning, training, and facilitation of the camp. They trained several youth and adult counselors to teach Coder Z Robotics modules to over 30 youth from across the state. During the Arizona 4-H Summit, youth/MONTH*were involved in several sessions focused on community service, career readiness, and leadership training. Therepassion is in her domain or not. In addition to the local were two celebration sessions on separate nights, AZprograms and projects that she has supported, Caroline0% FOR 84 MONTHS*Presents and the Clover Ball. During both these sessions,has also stepped up to help our State Ambassador team as Dr. Temple Grandin, a 4-H Alumni and an Animal Sciencethe Assistant Advisor. One of Carolines youth nominators Professor at Colorado State University, spoke about herstated: I never knew what a 4-H staff could do in a youths experience in 4-H and what it means to never give uplife until meeting this amazing woman. We are proud to and keep focused on your goals. During AZ Presents,present Mrs. Caroline Werkhoven with an award as Staff there were several awardees from Maricopa County. WeMember of the Year for Arizona 4-H. are proud to serve with these amazing individuals who, through hard work and dedication, have been recognizedThis year our rookie of the year is Mrs. Deb Martinez this year. Some have received scholarships and others havefrom Maricopa County. She has supported youth with projects in STEM, Shooting Sports, and other areas. She is a passionate leader, eager to share new projects with her youth members, and is engaged and willing to create projects to support each of her 4-H youth members. Deb continues to support her local 4-H members even through COVID-19 by initiating Zoom club meetings. The 4-H Volunteer Rookie of the Year is Mrs. Deb Martinez.We would also like to recognize our youth seniors who received a scholarship from the AZ 4-H Foundation: Avery Sawyer from Grace 4-H receiving the Faul College Book Fund Award, Jessica Quesada from Queen Creek Community 4-H receiving the Faul College Book Fund received state-wide recognition including being inductedAward, Julia Werkhoven from Buena Vista Mavericks 4-H into the Arizona 4-H Hall of Fame. Here is what was saidreceiving the Marge and Gene Bayless Scholarship, Katie about each individual during the presentation.Pascavis from Queen Creek Community 4-H receiving the We are honored to induct Jineane Ford King fromBetty Accomazzo Memorial Scholarship, Marjorie WellsPick Your Paymentfrom Renegades 4-H receiving the Colorado River Tribe Maricopa County into the Arizona 4-H Hall ofSmall Stock Merit Scholarship, and Sevannah Lisk from Fame. Jineane was a very shy child who had a speechBarn Buddies 4-H receiving the Mildred and Larkin Fitch impediment. Her mother got her into 4-H to help herMerit Scholarship. meet new kids and enjoy shared interests together. But Jineane found a new way to express herself and a newCongratulations to all of our Maricopa County way to thrive. With every talk or demonstration, she gave,Scholarship Awardees. We cannot wait to see what the she just got that much better. She grew more confident infuture holds and what amazing things you will accomplish. how she talked, how she looked, and found out that this new world of talking in front of people was maybe herMaricopa County 4-H is proud of our volunteers, staff, calling. She kept working, kept doing, and kept talking.and youth who go above and beyond. We look forward In 1980 she was crowned Miss Arizona, a Gilbert countryto the future and serving our families who are Proud to girl with a brilliant smile a contagious laugh, and a knackCall 4-H Maricopa Our County. We continue to strive for for gab. Then she landed the Miss USA title and Jineaneexcellence and greatness by following the 4-H Motto, To*Offer valid on the purchase of qualifying new John Deere Ford became Arizona's favorite girl to talk to. She thenMake the Best Better.equipmentmade2/4/20205/31/2020.Subjectto approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. 20% became a 6 pm anchor for Channel 3 and then moved todown payment required. 0.0% APR for 84 months only. $99 Channel 12 and kept on smiling. Jineane gives back tomonthly payment based on MSRP of $10,446 with $2,089 those organizations that helped her all along the way butdownpaymentortrade-in,84monthsat0%APR. Attachments, taxes, freight, setup and delivery charges could credits 4-H with giving her the ability to overcome herincrease monthly payment. Some restrictions may apply; see stuttering and talking in front of people. 4-H opened thedealer for details.door of possibilities for Jineane and she knows the power of possibilities. It is our honor to induct Mrs. Jineane Ford King into the Arizona 4-H Hall of Fame. 8 LOCATIONS IN ARIZONAOne of the 4-H Staff member[s] of the year is Mrs. Caroline Werkhoven from Maricopa County. Caroline andwww.StotzEquipment.comher Maricopa 4-H Team have gone above and beyond to make a difference in youth lives. Caroline has supportedCALL TODAY: 800-523-1914 ArizonaRealCountry.com July 2020 53"