IMPACTING SASKATCHEWAN SInce 1917
4-H has been an important part of Saskatchewan communities since 1917 when the first livestock clubs were formed. With a deep-rooted history and pride in the program, the simple vision that started 4-H has endured the test of time, making 4-H one of Canada's most recognized and valued youth programs.
1913 |
The first 4-H club in Canada was formed in Roland, Manitoba. |
1917 |
The first livestock clubs in Saskatchewan were formed in Dubuc, Colgate, and Tantallon. John G. Rayner was appointed as the first director of Boys' and Girls' Club work. His philosophy was that the boy or girl was of primary concern and the project work secondary. |
1949 |
The first district council in Saskatchewan was organized. Clubs in District #30 joined together for the purpose of managing a district Fat Stock Show & Sale. |
1952 |
The name 4-H was adopted and the Saskatchewan 4-H Club program was officially born. A four-leaf clover with an 'H' on each leaf became the official emblem. |
1957 |
The Saskatchewan 4-H Council was formed. This was the first provincial 4-H council in Canada. |
1960 |
The Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation was incorporated, as an independent body responsible for administering the funds donated to the 4-H program in Saskatchewan. |
1968 |
The first 4-H Leader's Seminar was held at Camp Rayner. |
1973 |
A provincial 4-H rally took place at Camp Rayner to commemorate the 60th anniversary of 4-H in Canada. |
1975 |
Regional 4-H Councils were established in six Agricultural Extension Regions with grant support from the Department of Agriculture for hiring Regional 4-H Representatives to support clubs and leaders in those regions. |
1985 |
The Saskatchewan 4-H Council Hall of Fame was created in 1984, and the first inductees were recognized. |
1997 |
The Saskatchewan 4-H Lottery began, sharing raised funds equally between participating clubs and the Saskatchewan 4-H Council. |
2002 |
The organization completed a restructuring process recommended in 1999's The Strategic Plan. Changes included decreasing the size of the Board of Directors and reducing the number of 4-H regions from six to four. |
2004 |
Harold the Hare is unveiled as the provincial 4-H mascot. Harold was designed by a 4-H member, who chose a hare to represent the 'hop to it' attitude of 4-H members. |
2013 |
4-H Canada celebrates 100 years of programming in Canada. Saskatchewan 4-H clubs join in the celebrations with local events and displays. 4-H Saskatchewan contributes a grain elevator replica embellished with historic photos to the 100th Anniversary commemorative display to be housed in the National 4-H Museum in Roland, Manitoba. |
Hall of Fame
The 4-H Saskatchewan Hall of Fame was created in 1985, to provide a way to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the 4-H program in Saskatchewan in a volunteer capacity.
Please note that the eligibility requirements have changed in 2018. To be eligible for this recognition, recipients must have
Visit HERE to find a nomination form.
Nominations may originate with a Club, District 4-H Council or the Saskatchewan 4-H Council or a 4-H individual, but must be endorsed by a District 4-H Council. The nomination application form must be received by the Saskatchewan 4-H Selections Committee by December 31 each year.
Some 4-H Hall of Famers have also been inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Check it out here.
Please join us in extending our best wishes, and deepest thanks to all past inductees:
Please note that the eligibility requirements have changed in 2018. To be eligible for this recognition, recipients must have
- made an outstanding volunteer contribution to 4-H, not including contributions made in the capacity of a paid staff person;
- preference will be given to those that have contributed to 4-H beyond the club level [district, regional, national, international].
- If a currently active volunteer leader, must have served the 4-H movement for at least 30 years,
- If a retired leader, must have served the 4-H movement for at least 15 years, and have been out of service for at least two years.
Visit HERE to find a nomination form.
Nominations may originate with a Club, District 4-H Council or the Saskatchewan 4-H Council or a 4-H individual, but must be endorsed by a District 4-H Council. The nomination application form must be received by the Saskatchewan 4-H Selections Committee by December 31 each year.
Some 4-H Hall of Famers have also been inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Check it out here.
Please join us in extending our best wishes, and deepest thanks to all past inductees:
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2017
Peter Bygrove Joan Lillebo Wesley Van Caeseele 2015 Willie Schmitt 2012 Carol Masecar Claude Wasden Eileen Peters 2009 Donna Saunders Colin Hughes Louise Haubold 2006 Evelyn Deutsch James Pollock Rita Wells 2003 Jacob Krupka Henry Putland William Selody 2000 Shirley Felton Darlene Hoffer 1997 Alexander (Bob) Logan George Linch Robinson David Daniel Schick 1993 Doris Mae Kennett Henry Edmund (Ed) Kennett Louise Marie Mueller 1990 Joyce Marion (Aldous) Noble Norman John Noble Samuel Joseph Small 1987 John Olaf Hanson Harold Johnson Alan James Rugg |
2014 Kelly Ann Friedrich 2011 Arthur Adamson Mary-Ann Carson Vi Protz 2008 Ronald Oliver Lambert S. Wourms Wilma Lovdahl 2005 W.G. (Bud) Morken Robert Raymond Susan Weinheimer 2002 Nancy Baumann-Wall Shirley Louise Rosso Muriel Sheldon 1999 Harry-Jae Elder Marilyn Joy Wintersgill John George Rayner 1995/96 Doris Eileen Hall Sandra Alice Hinks Ruth Evelyn Doreen Thoen Herbert William Wilson 1992 Andrew Caragata Mary Elizabeth Elliot Jim Grandfield 1989 Daryl Keith Hooper Ernest Jesse Meadows Kenneth Harvey Robertson 1986 Archie Colton James Elmer Cowan Olive (Huish) Goldsmith |
2013 Irene Dorrance Mildred Everest Morris Kiland 2010 Helene Tunbridge Lee Walerius Meta Weick 2007 Elaine Brown Ellen Oddan Marlene Tymiak 2004 Brenda Berry Kay Hauer Debbie Stevenson 2001 Hugh Bullerwell Frank Wright Dunham Fay Seminuk 1998 Harris Klenberg Clarke Verna Elveen (Scott) Hornseth Joan Marilyn Rutledge 1994 Herbert Ross Clark James Russell Martin Edward H. Roth 1991 Lynn Biggart Joseph Brown Bertha Masurat 1988 Helen Edith (Nelson) Brand James Earnest Smith Emerson H. Wells 1985 Frank Binnie Hubert Gadd Helen (Mann) Pearce |
