Accomplishments
Club Achievements 2018
At last Monday’s club meeting, we acknowledged all of our members and leaders for their hard work and achievements over the last year. There were so many amazing accomplishments and awards!
Be sure to look look through our Achievements Program to see all of the details.
Leader of the Year 2018: Ian and Sam Webb
The 2018 Leader of the Year award goes to a couple, and one could not be recognized without the other: Ian and Sam Webb.
Ian and Sam embody the words “To Make the Best Better” within the Larimer County Shooting Sports program. They have both willingly completed training to serve as leaders in the .22 Rifle, Air Rifle/Air Pistol, and .22 Pistol disciplines, and Sam completed the Range Officer Training. They have served as superintendents for .22 Rifle and then they took on .22 Pistol once it became a county program. They have helped those programs grow by requesting necessary funds from the NRA Grant Program and our own Larimer County 4-H Foundation.
Sam has stepped up and assisted with the enrollment of all Shooting Sports disciplines for the state competitions, as well as the collection of the registration fees.
This summer when our county extension agent left just before the county competitions, Sam attended every event to score using the Orion system. This was especially challenging since this was the first year that Larimer County utilized the system for every discipline.
The Webbs are very open to suggestions within their programs and willing to make changes. If you’re ever in need of assistance you can count on Ian and Samantha to be there.
Congratulations, and thank you, Sam and Ian!
Diligence Award 2018: Tait Simpson
This year, High Country Handiworkers member Tait Simpson has been given the Diligence Award.
Tait is susceptible to the heat and that can make it difficult for him to participate in Shooting Sports when the weather is not favorable outside. Tait is involved in multiple Shooting Sports disciplines, which can often be challenging. He worked very hard at many practices and endured the heat to improve and compete.
Unfortunately, Tait had to withdraw after only one round at one of his county competitions, making him ineligible for state. However, he and his teams did well enough to qualify for state in two other disciplines. At both state events his team claimed 1st place. Although it was disappointing to withdraw from one discipline, Tait persisted and competed well in his other disciplines. This proved to be a positive example of resilience and a great experience for Tait! Congratulations!
Friend of 4-H 2018: Fort Collins Archery Association
Fort Collins Archery Association was recognized as this year’s Friend of 4-H. FCAA supported the 4-H archery program by allowing national qualifiers to shoot in their weekly shoot during the summer at no charge and also by lending the program 3D targets to use for the county shoot.
Congratulations and thank you, FCAA!
Congratulations on Achievement Night 2018
Achievement Night was held on Friday evening. We are proud of all of the 4-H members and leaders who were recognized.
And we will be celebrating the accomplishments of all of our club’s members at the upcoming meeting on November 12 at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to be there and hear about the wonderful efforts of the High Country Handiworkers over the past year!
