2002 Illinois 4-H Partnership Awards

Illinois IFYE Association Recognized as 4-H Partner

Illinois 4-H presented the Illinois International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) Association with the 2002 4-H Partnership Award during 4-H Day, Saturday, November 16, 2002 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

The Illinois IFYE Association began in 1948 to keep alive the spirit of youth involvement in world peace. Since that time, thousands of 4-H youth have been provided copious opportunities to explore other countries, discover different cultures, and learn more about themselves and their environments. Each year, selected 4-H youth participate in a number of international travel experiences and opportunities to welcome visitors from other countries and cultures into their homes.

The Association offers alumni services and travel scholarships to 4-H youth. Each year, the group sponsors a family picnic to introduce international youth travelers to their Illinois living experience and help their hosts prepare for an exciting cultural experience.

4-H Partners with Illinois Electric Council

The Illinois Electric Council (IEC) received the 2002 Illinois 4-H Partnership award for their long-term support of the Illinois 4-H program. IEC was recognized on 4-H Day, Saturday, November 16 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

The IEC was established in 1952 to help the electric industry to provide research and educational materials to consumers. The organization has taught thousands of 4-H youth and consumers about electric safety and proper use of equipment and materials. The Council provides electric programs at 4-H camps and conferences where industry representatives work closely with groups of youth in learning experiences. One of the favorite electrical programs at camp has been the making of electrical extension cords. For each of these programs, IEC provided the supplies and learning materials.

Through the years, IEC coordinated and sponsored educational tours and trips for thousands of 4-H youth. The group has funded expense-paid state award trips to National 4-H Congress. Council representatives recruit and train 4-H electric project judges for county and state fairs, publicize 4-H youth project accomplishments through industry publications, and coordinate displays and exhibits that showcase their commitment to youth as valued partners in citizen education.

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