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Beaufort County 4-H Member Receives President's Volunteer Service Award
| Name | Beverley Connelly | | Situation | According to statistics, youth today are more predisposed to violence, drugs and criminal activity than ever. 4-H is a localized club setting and a safe haven for many young people across America as well as a program to teach youth to be good citizens. It also gives them the chance to learn life skills and leadership to be the leaders of tomorrow. | | Response | Beaufort County 4-Her Joshua A. Barnett has been honored for exemplary volunteer efforts with the President's Volunteer Service Award. The award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of time to serve their communities and their country. It was presented by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. Josh Barnett, 17, participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a representative of Beaufort County 4-H and the Cross Water 4-H Club, where he serves as president. He is a senior at Community Bible Church Christian Academy. He earned the award by volunteering in the community through the Beaufort County 4-H program, Community Bible Church, and Haiti Christian Mission. Volunteer activities were judged on criteria such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth. | | Impact | "Recipients of these awards vividly demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities," said Art Ryan, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial. "They deserve all the praise and encouragement we can give them." "The young people recognized by the Spirit of Community Awards
demonstrate an enormous capacity for giving and reaching out to those in need," said Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. "We are proud to honor them, as they are wonderful examples of the high caliber of young people in our nation's schools today." |
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