Page 12--Farm and Home Section, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 25, 2000
Berks County Dairy 4-H’ers Honored
VIRGINVILLE (Berks Co.)
The Berks County 4-H Dairy
Club banquet was recently held
at the Virginville Grange Hall to
recognize 4-Hers, leaders, and
coaches for their hard work and
dedication in 1999.
The two top awards presented
during the evening were the
Charles D. Care Memorial
Award and the Joyce Miller 4-H
Career Advancement Award.
Three received the Charles D.
Care Memorial Award for the
Rookie of the Year. The first re
cipient was Jason Rice, son of
Dave and Beth Rice of Kemp
ton. Jason is an active member
of the North Berks 4-H Dairy
Club and has participated in
dairy bowl and other contests,
shown at local fairs, and helped
with community service proj
ects.
The second recipient was Me
lissa Schuler, the daughter of
David and Eileen Schuler of
Fleetwood and a member of the
Eastern Berks 4-H Dairy Club.
According the club, Melissa
could always be found volun
teering to help with club activi
ties, participating in dairy
judging, and showing her dairy
animals.
Brittni Treichler, the daugh
ter of Keith and Suzanne Tre
ichler of Kutztown, was the
third recipient of the Rookie of
the Year award. She is a first
year member of the Eastern
Berks 4-H Dairy Club. Brittni
participated in all of her club’s
community service projects and
participated in dairy judging
and dairy bowl.
The Joyce Miller 4-H Career
Advancement Award was
awarded to Brandon Treichler,
son of Keith and Suzanne Tre
ichler of Kutztown. Brandon is a
member of the Easter Berks 4-H
Dairy Club and is a freshman at
Penn State University, Univer
sity Park. Throughout his 4-H
years, Brandon has participated
in local, state, and national 4-H
dairy activities. In 1998, he was
of four 4-Hers selected to repre
sent Pennsylvania at the Na
tional 4-H Dairy Conference in
Madison, Wisconsin. To Bran
don, being a 4-H teen leader for
five years has been is most
meaningful experience because
he was able to help other 4-Hers.
During the evening, Gary
Kurtz of Fleetwood was honored
with a Bonnie Mohr painting for
his years of service to the 4-H
dairy program in Berks County.
Gary volunteered as a dairy 4-H
leader for 17 years from 1983
and 1990, served as the dairy
council president for 12 years
from 1985 to 1997, and served as
the dairy council treasurer from
1998 to 1999.
Project book awards were pre
sented to the following mem
bers. In the large herd category,
award winners were Megan
Phillips, Megan Schantz, and
Jill Vail. In the small herd cate
gory, winners included Aaron
Davis, George Brown, and Mel
anie Bicksler.
Dairy herd journal awards
were presented to the following
members. In the large herd cate
gory, Melissa Schuler, Jesse
Bitler, Brandon Treichler, and
Trisha Geist. Small herd
winners were Brittni Treichler,
Marisa Koinski, and Keri Houp.
Office book awards were pre
sented to Keri Houp for the
treasurer’s book at Eastern
Top award winners during the Berks County 4-H Dairy
Club banquet were (front from left) Jason Rice, Brittni Tre
ichler, Melissa Schuler, and (back) Brandon Treichler.
Debbie Dietrich, extension agent, presented a Bonnie
Mohr painting to 4-H leader Gary Kurtz for his dedication
to the 4-H program. Dairy Council President Linda Youse
helped to present the award.
Berks Club and Megan Schantz
for the scrapbook at Eastern
Berks Club.
Many other members were
also honored for participating in
4-H programs and events during
1999. Michelle McMichael,
4-H Capital Days
Ever wondered about the
inside workings of government
agencies like the Game Com
mission, the Department of Ed
ucation, or the State Police?
If you are a 4-H member 15
years or older, you are invited to
attend Pennsylvania 4-H Capi
tal Days on May 1-2. Capital
Days in an educational, two-day
program sponsored each year by
Penn State Cooperative Exten
sion. The purpose of the citizen
ship program is to increase 4-H
members’ understand of the
roles and functions of state-level
government.
Susquehanna County is look
ing for two 4-H members to par
ticipate in Capital Days.
Registration must be submitted
by March 17. The cost is $lO5
per delegate, which includes
meals, a T-shirt, and Monday
night’s lodging.
If you are interested in at
tending Capital Days and are
from Susquehanna County, con
tact Joann Kowalski at 278-
1158.
Susquehanna Swine Club
The Baconeers Swine Club
held its first meeting of the new
millennium on Saturday, Febru
ary 12. The main activities of the
night were paperwork and elect
ing officers.
1999-2000 Berks County Dairy
Princess, presented her skit
during the banquet, and Ashley
Mohn, 1999-2000 Berks County
Little Dairy Miss, gave a poem
thanking the dairy cow for dairy
products.
After saying the pledges, the
whole club voted and elected of
ficers. Results were Brian Dana,
president; Miranda Herbert, vice
president; Ronalyn Corbin, sec
retary; Rachel Weaver, treas
urer; Denise Hardisky, club
reporter.
The club discussed fund raiser
options and finding a reputable
swine dealer from which to pur
chase pigs. Club leader Ann
Corbin announced the tagging
date for pigs would be Saturday,
April 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the
Harford Fair Grounds.
Corbin also reported that
there would be a clinic on pick
ing your marking hog and mar
keting lamb by extension agent
David Castrogiovannia. He will
also be leading a chapter 3 swine
clinic, which all second year 4-H
swine members are encouraged
to attend.
Miranda and Brendan Her
bert presented the educational
activity, “How To Pick Your
Market Hog.” Following the
presentation, Brian Dana as
sumed his presidency and an
nounced that the next meeting
will be held on March 26 at 2
p.m. in the Claverack Building.
John and David Corbin agreed
to present the educational activ
ity for that meeting.
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