Cornerstone
Clover
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
Fall 2014
Cornerstone
Clover
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Georgia 4-H’s organization number is 77588
For your Kroger purchases to benefit the Georgia 4-H
Foundation, your card must be registered and linked to the Georgia
4-H Foundation organization number 77588.
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you have registered your card in the past, you must do it again.
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Each swipe of your card saves you money and earns money for the
Georgia 4-H Foundation!
To make a gift to Georgia 4-H, you may either send in the
contribution form included in this publication, visit our website at
www.georgia4hfoundation.org, or contact the Georgia 4-H
Foundation at (706)-542-8914 or [email protected].
In this Issue:
Fall 2014
The Clover Cornerstone is published by the Georgia 4-H
Foundation. The Foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3)
organization, and all contributions are tax deductible
according to IRS standards. Funds collected for 4-H by the
Georgia 4-H Foundation are used for 4-H purposes set forth
by the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Directors and the
State 4-H Leader under the leadership of the Associate Dean
for Extension of The University of Georgia College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
4-H Foundation Board of Trustees
Chair: Jay Morgan
Vice Chair: Anne Sapp
Secretary: Wanda T. Barrs
Immediate Past Chair: Kathy S. Palmer
Lonice C. Barrett
Alex H. Booth
Joseph G. Burns
Bob Burton
Frank L. Carter
April Crow
Guy Eberhardt
Karen Garrett
Mike Giles
Jerry Griffin
C. Randy Nuckolls
Brandie Park
Bob Pinckney
Billy Ray
Deron Rehberg
Gracie Rowe
Raj Shah
Johnelle Simpson
Beverly Sparks
Rebecca Thomas
Kirby A. Thompson
Rich Thompson
Diane Vaughan
Paul W. Williams
Paul Wood
Ex-Officio Members
Dr. Scott Angle, Dean & Director, UGA CAES
Zippy Duvall, President of Georgia Farm Bureau
Gary Black, Commissioner of Agriculture
Dr. Steve Brown, Interim Associate Dean for Extension
Arch Smith, State 4-H Leader/Director of 4-H
Emeritus
Cover Photo:
UGA President Jere Morehead addresses the crowd at the Annual Banquet at
State Congress.
Photo Contributed by: Blane Marable
Back Photo:
Rock Eagle Counselors say goodbye to campers.
Photo Contributed by: Charlie Wurst
New Board Members and Associate State 4-H Leader........................Page 3
State Council Citizenship Ceremony...................................................Page 4
Twilight and Austin French................................................................Page 5
Rock Eagle 4-H Center and Donor Spotlight.......................................Page 6
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Project Funding..................................................................................Page 7
Fred Greer
Tommy Irvin
Dot Knox
Tom Rodgers
Georgia 4-H Foundation Staff
Executive Director: Mary Ann Parsons
Major Gifts Officer: Bucky Cook
Accountant: Linda Lowery
Grants Coordinator: Laura Waters
Administrative Associate: Shannon Woolsey
Annual Giving Coordinator: Andrea Burruss
Editors: Andrea Burruss & Ariel Waldeck
Executive Editor: Mary Ann Parsons
Contributing Writers: Andrea Burruss, Katlyn LaVelle, Mary
Ann Parsons, Ariel Waldeck
Contributing Photographers: Blane Marable, Tina Maddox
Owen, Don and Mary Shelnutt, Ariel Waldeck, Charlie Wurst
Have You Heard the News?
Billy Ray currently serves as the
76th Judge of the Court of Appeals
of Georgia. Ray was born in Macon,
and raised in Peach and Crawford
counties. He received a bachelor’s
degree in business, his MBA and
Jurist Doctor from the University
of Georgia. He served as a state
Senator for six years and as a
Superior Court judge for Gwinnett
Judicial Circuit. In 1980, he mastered
by being a delegate to National
Conference. He also mastered with
a scholarship in 1981. Ray served as the state 4-H vice president
from 1979-1980 and was Muskogee Chief in 1983. He and his
wife, Kelle, have three sons: Chandler is a freshman at UGA, Davis
is a junior and Avery is a freshman at Grayson High School.
Photo Contributed By: Blane Marable
Photo Submitted By: Bob Pinckney
Deron Rehberg has served as the
Extension agent in Grady County
for the past 26 years, where he has
primarily served as the 4-H agent.
In 1988, he graduated from the
University of Georgia with a degree
in animal science, and in 2007, he
received his master’s in agricultural
leadership. Rehberg was awarded
the William H. Booth Award in 2012.
His expertise is in 4-H livestock
shows, livestock judging and SAFE
programs. He mastered in livestock
judging in 1983.
Beverly Sparks served as the
Associate Dean for Extension for
the College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences at the
University of Georgia until this past
June. She grew up in Tifton. She has
bachelor’s degree in horticulture and
a master’s degree in entomology
from UGA, and a Ph.D. in entomology
from Louisiana State University. Her
Extension career spanned 32 years,
with the past 25 years being at UGA.
Butts County 4-H alumnus Bob
Pinckney graduated in 1982 from
the University of Georgia with a
Bachelor of Business Administration
and from Harvard Business School
in 1986 with an MBA. Pinckney has
contributed to the success of one of
the fastest-growing sports brands in
America, Evoshield. Pinckney is CEO
of the Athens-based company that
markets and sells high performance
protective gear to athletes from
Little League to the major leagues
and from pee wee football to the NFL. In his 4-H career, Pinckney
served in the camping program for four summers (two at Rock
Eagle 4-H Center and two at Fortson 4-H Center) before becoming
Cherokee chief in 1981. He was a 4-H intern in Senator Herman
Talmadge’s Washington office, and he became a master 4-H’er in
1976 in the electronics project.
Associate State 4-H Leader
Craven Hudson earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry and wildlife from Virginia Tech and holds a master’s
of forestry from North Carolina State University. He is currently working on a Doctor of Education at North
Carolina State University. Hudson began his Extension career in 1988 as a county Extension agent, 4-H and
forestry, in Pamlico County, N.C. His previous position was special assistant to the Extension director at NC
State and executive director of development for 4-H/Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences. He and his wife, Jan, have two children, Ellis and Victor.
“I am excited to join the strong team that is Georgia 4-H. It is wonderful to again focus
within Extension on 4-H. It is where we make our greatest impact!”
Linda Lowery being recognized at the Leadership Banquet
at State Congress
Linda Lowery has
served as the
accountant for the
Georgia 4-H
Foundation for 15
years. Before that
she was a program
assistant. She has
served Georgia 4-H
for almost 30 years.
Lowery retired on
October 31.
Dr. Beverly Sparks
served UGA
Extension for 25
years. She is
continuing to
support Georgia 4-H
by serving on the
Board of Trustees
and is a 4-H donor.
Sparks retired on
June 30.
Photo Contributed By: Blane Marable
Photo Contributed By: Blane Marable
Photo Contributed By: Blane Marable
Photo Submitted By: Billy Ray
Photo Submitted By: Deron Rehberg
Meet our newest Georgia 4-H Foundation Board Members, our Associate State 4-H Leader, and
celebrate two special ladies’ retirements.
Dr. Beverly Sparks honored as the first female
Associate Dean for Extension at State 4-H Council
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Save the Date for the Georgia 4-H Gala on August 8, 2015!
Contact the Georgia 4-H Foundation at
[email protected] or 706-542-8914
for information about tickets, individual or corporate sponsorships.
State Council Citizenship Ceremony
In June, 4-H members traveled from every corner of the state to Rock Eagle 4-H Center to participate in State Council. State Council is an annual
event that allows 4-H’ers to unite, elect a new state board of directors, participate in community service projects, teach and attend classes, and
meet new friends as well as catch up with old ones.
One of the most revered events of Georgia 4-H took place on Sunday morning when members participated in the State Council Citizenship
Ceremony -- a tradition that began 55 years ago, in 1959, when former State 4-H Leader Harold Darden created the ceremony to recognize
future voters and spread awareness about the importance of voting and being an engaged citizen.
“Creating the citizenship ceremony was one of the highlights of my life,” said Darden. “I was in the audience this time, and it gave me a different
perspective than being on stage. During the ceremony I was able to face those participating. This gave me a warm feeling all over to see the
beauty in their eyes. I don’t think we should worry about the future…they are it.”
An exciting addition to the 2014 citizenship ceremony was “The State Council Ceremony March,” a new piece of music written by Spalding
County 4-H alumnus, Phillip Simmons. Simmons is a junior at Truett-McConnell College, where he studies music composition. He has been a fife
player and pianist for the State Council Citizenship Ceremony for the past four years.
“The traditional tune to be played as the American flag was posted was Yankee Doodle,” Simmons said. “I thought that since the ceremony was
so unique it should have its own theme. I was never asked to write the march, but I did it as a way to show my appreciation to Mr. Darden.”
The “State Council Citizenship Ceremony March” was proudly
presented to Darden by Simmons, and the march made its debut
during the 2014 ceremony. The premier performance of the
march and introduction portion of the ceremony was followed
by an inspirational speech given by The Honorable Terry
England.
Photos Contributed by: Blane Marable
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“One of these days there will be folks in this room today that
will be running for elected office,” Representative Terry England
(R-Auburn) told 4-H’ers. “You are our future. You are the ones that
we are relying on to take care of us as we grow old and to look
after this country…Don’t be passive; be engaged. Be engaged in
your communities.”
Even after 55 years, members are still learning the value of
being active in their club, community, country, and world through this ceremony.
Top Left: Representative Terry England speaks at State Council
Top Right: Phillip Simmons gives Mr. Darden the new Fife and Drum March score that is used in the Citizenship Ceremony
Bottom Left: Elizabeth Savage, left, hugs Sarai Mapp after Mapp is
announced as the new Northeast Representative
Bottom Right: Oakley Perry lifts Ben Hancock after Hancock is named the new Georgia 4-H President
Twilight on the Lake
The Georiga 4-H Foundation thanks everyone who came to Twilight on the Lake!
You helped to make the night a memorable success.
Photos Contributed by: Don and Mary Shelnutt
Top Left L-R: Randy Nuckolls, Rob Cooper, Becky Price, Greg Price, Bob Burton and Bo Ryles
Top Middle L-R: Randy Nuckolls and Roseanne Thompson, Mark and Marilyn Poole, and James and Dea Fountain
Top Right L-R: Ansley Jordan, Savannah Lockman and Meghan Mitchell
These counselors provided an evening of fun
Bottom Left: Still Crusin’ Band provided the evening’s entertainment
for our youngest guests.
Bottom Middle L-R: Donna Walker, Karol Gaines, Sandra Knowlton
Bottom Right L-R: Macgregor Park, Kathleen Park, Madison Perkins, Sidney Perkins and Trey Perkins
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ustin French, ABC’s Rising Star runner
up, is a talented and inspiring musician.
He grew up in Cordele and now serves
as the worship pastor at Journey Church in
Tifton. Growing up in a musical family, he has
been singing since the age of two and has
traveled the U.S. singing with the
University of Georgia 4-H performing
troupe, Clovers and Company. French was
a member of Clovers and Company from
2005-2012. He mastered in 2009 in
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“4-H, in general, was a huge catalyst for
my music career, just public speaking
and being personable, reaching out to
people, I learned all that through 4-H.
Without 4-H, I don’t know if I’d be
where I am right now,” French said.
Photo Submitted by: Austin French
Since the show he has signed a
management deal with One One
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recording deal in the Christian
music industry. His goal is to
inspire and spread hope as he
shares his faith and music with
the world.
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Making an Impact at Rock Eagle 4-H Center
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Current Private Contributors of the Rock Eagle 4-H Center Cabin Campaign
The contributors include an anonymous Atlanta Foundation, Andrews Family Foundation, Georgia
Development Authority, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, Daniel Ashley and Irene Jewell
Foundation, the Kroger Company, Rock Eagle Camp Counselor and other 4-H alumni, and SunTrust
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Bank. Additionally, the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation committed support to include furnishing of
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partnership. Today, Georgia 4-H continues this partnership by leveraging public and private support
in the campaign.
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“I give because 4-H played an important part of my life growing up
and continues to do so to this day,” said Dukes.
Jayson Dukes
Jayson Dukes grew up in Brantley County. He served on the Southeast District Board in 1985-1986. His main
4-H project was tornado safety. His experience as a Rock Eagle camp counselor in 1987 was one of the
highlights of his youth. Dukes graduated from UGA with a degree in accounting. He is a senior managing director at FTI Consulting and is based
in New York. He has provided dispute advisory and forensic accounting services to attorneys and corporate clients for more than 23 years, with a
focus on the life sciences and healthcare industries.
Jayson thinks it is important for youth to become active participants and leaders in their local community. He supports the Georgia 4-H
Leadership in Action program because he thinks “it is a perfect program that encourages youth to take an active part in a local community
based project.” Eight finalists are named each year and, from those finalists, Dukes provides continued funding through a unique grant program
he developed.
Photo Submitted by: Jayson Dukes
Jannah Brown from Pulaski County was one of the finalists for Leadership in Action this year. Her project
is collecting fishing line so that it does not end up in the water supply. The grant has allowed her to create
more individual recycling bins, as well as produce additional large PVC recycling bins for general public
use. She has collected more than 20 miles of fishing line.
“When I began the Stow It, Don’t Throw It project two years ago my hopes and desires were to expand it to
the best of my abilities,” said Brown. “I can honestly say since receiving the $500 Leadership in Action grant
at State Congress, these dreams have been fulfilled. I am very grateful to have received this grant and I am
excited to continue to expand my project and watch it grow in the future.”
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“Giving to an organization that has had an impact on your life provides meaning to the
gift,” said Dukes. “For me it gave the gift a purpose.”
Jayson Dukes and Jannah Brown at
State Congress in 2013
A spot on the Senior Wall
makes a great gift for
graduating high school
seniors!
Arts and Crafts Project
Winner from 2014 State
Congress
The Georgia 4-H Historic Past,
Dynamic Future history book spans
the first 100 years of 4-H in the
state of Georgia. This hardback
book celebrates the rich history
of Georgia 4-H. Re-live memories
through 224 pages, including
historical and present day pictures
from each of Georgia’s 4-H counties.
From left to right:
Julia Lucas - Georgia 4-H Master Club
Ted Jenkins - Donor
Amelia Day - Project Winner
Gerrye Jenkins - Donor
April Baggs - County Agent
The arts and crafts project allows 4-H’ers to explore methods and skills for
creating art as well as works created by other artists and the process by
which art is imagined and created. This area may also included the less fine
and more easily reproducible crafts.
Through this project 4-H’ers may:
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Purchasing a brick in the
Legacy Plaza at Rock Eagle
4-H Center is a unique way to
honor a loved one, mark the
achievement of a 4-H’er, or
thank an agent or leader for
his or her service.
develop an understanding of the creation of aesthetics and visual
literacy
plan and create their visual art forms in areas such as painting, drawing,
Small bricks (4X8) have
ceramics, fabric design, jewelry, metalwork, printmaking, sculpting,
space for three lines of
paper mache’ bead work, recycled and other crafts
text with 14 characters per
acquire knowledge and an understanding of various artists and crafters
line. Each brick is $100.
and their art forms
examine forms and styles of visual arts from different cultures and time
periods
Large bricks (12X12) have
understand and practice safe and appropriate handling of arts and
space for 10 lines of text with 22 characters per line.
crafts materials and tools
Each brick is $500.
explore career opportunities related to arts, crafting and the production
and sale of items
A 4-H emblem or the Rock Eagle logo can be added, for
The Georgia 4-H Foundation needs your help to continue providing these
opportunities for Georgia 4-H youth. To sponsor the arts and crafts project,
please contact Andrea Burruss at 706-542-3262 or [email protected].
Photos Contributed by: Tina Maddox Owen
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Project Funding Need:
Arts and Crafts
an additional fee, to any brick.
For more information contact the Georgia 4-H Foundation at
706-542-8914.
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