 The “Outstanding Leader of the Year Award,” given by the Junior Leader President Stacy Weissert, was presented to Jon and Kim Bates of Bourbon Township. Photos provided PLYMOUTH — The 50th Annual Leader Recognition Banquet was held Nov. 6, at the Pretty Lake United Methodist Church Fellow-ship Hall.
A meal was served by the Mary & Martha Circle with approximately 75 guests in attendance.
On behalf of the 4-H Junior Leaders, Junior Leader President Stacy Weissert presented the Junior Leader Outstanding 4-H Leader Award to Jon and Kim Bates.
Steve Benczik, 4-H Council President, presented to Richard Murray, the “Friend of 4-H Award.”
Leaders with five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of leadership were specially honored.
A Power Point presentation, “Citizenship Washington Focus,” was given by Ryan Benczik and a poster was provided by Kelsey Strahla.
“Citizenship Washington Focus” is a 4-H trip that was awarded to three Marshall County 4-H members this year — Benczik, Strahla and Tricia Neidlinger.
Linda Verhaeghe received a 25-year service award and Angie Smith received a 10-year service award from the Alpha Lambda Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi from Purdue University.
Sponsors for this year’s banquet included: the First State Bank of Bourbon, the Marshall County REMC, NIPSCO, Farm Credit Services, North Central Agri-Power, Inc., Gilsinger Implement Company, Inc., and Umbaugh & Associates.
Heaven Scents Flowers & Gifts in Bourbon provided floral table arrangements and door prizes were provided by the townships.
Additional photos in Thursday's Pilot News
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