Lois and Tim Andrew to receive East Central 4-H Region Award of Distinction
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East Central 4-H Region Award of Distinction is presented to leaders who have acted as ambassadors for 4-H. These people exemplify 4-H spirit, dedication , commitment, involvement, and a true belief in the 4-H program. 4-H has been a large part and influence in these people’s lives. A minimum of 10 years in the East Central Region is one of the requirements.
Lois and Tim Andrew have been chosen as the newest members of the Award of Distinction.
Tim and Lois were both 4-H members during their school years. Tim represented Alberta 4-H as a member of the provincial judging team at Agribition and Lois attend Citizenship Conference in Ottawa in 1981.
Tim started the Dryland Sheep Club and was a leader from 1997 to 2017. Lois started the Youngstown Shake ‘N Bake Club in 1999, until it became part of the Dryland Multi Club. Youngstown Beef join the Dryland Multi Club in 2000.
Tim and Lois were not just club leaders, Tim serve as district beef leader, district council president. Lois was district treasurer for 10 years. They were major planners in the District Fun Day held November 11, at Oyen Public School and later at the Crossroads Centre. They also organized the District Dances.
At the East Central Region, Lois served as the regional treasurer from 2008 to 2011. Tim was the regional rep for BAC. They were also members of the organizing committee for Multi Species Judging help in Veteran and Czar. Lois sat on the Provincial Public Speaking Committee from 2010 to 2018. She also has and continues to judge both public speaking and presentations at club, district, and regional levels. With son Ted she judged Provincial Presentations in 2017.
Lois attended the WRLF (western region leader’s forum) in 2001 at Great Falls. Tim and Lois attended the event in Cheyenne in 2012, Billings in 2014. They were part of the WRLF organizing committee in 2017 at Edmonton.
Tim and Lois are parents to four sons Cole, Ted, Clay, and Austin, all four were Key Members for the Hanna District. All exceled in public speaking, judging and leadership skills. They developed these skills from Tim and Lois , showing and giving them the opportunity to be 4-H members. Because of the time and energy that Tim and Lois gave to 4-H, not only did their sons benefit but the other members of the Dryland Multi Club, Hanna District, East Central members, and leaders.
East Central Regional Council is presenting the Award of Distinction to Tim and Lois at a Brunch, June 26, 2022, at 10 a.m., Youngstown Community Hall.
Tickets are available for the event from Leanne Conners 403-854-1285 or Nadine Rude 403-664-1664.
Lois and Tim Andrew will be honoured at a ceremony in Youngstown on June 26.
PHOTO BY PRAIRIE SONG PHOTOGRAPHY
