Ann-Marie Kalman was recognized on April 17th with the 2014 UFA 4-H
Alumni Volunteer Service Award, for her relentless volunteer commitments during
a celebration of Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week.
“Ann-Marie is one of many volunteers that exemplifies
the spirit of 4-H through community involvement. It is important to recognize
these outstanding community leaders who make Alberta strong,” said Bruce Banks,
CEO of 4-H Foundation of Alberta.
Kalman’s enthusiasm and dedication enhances 4-H,
positively impacts youth in her community and makes Alberta stronger. Ann-Marie
has been the leader of the Strathcona 4-H Reins Riders club for the past seven
years, a member of the Hoofbeat 4-H Light Horse club for 11 years, coordinates
highway clean ups, judges speaking competitions and Edmonton Public School
science fairs. Her volunteer commitments are outstanding.
“Ann-Marie has chosen to commit countless hours
volunteering for our local 4-H club. Some of us are wearing out as volunteers
and thankfully young people like her have stepped up to make our community a
better place. She has chosen to invest in the future,” said one of Ann-Marie’s
nominators.
UFA Co-operative Limited provides the recipient a
$2,000 gift certificate during National Volunteer Week each year. UFA values
the importance of recognizing the outstanding contributions of volunteers that
make our rural communities a better place for all. Ann-Marie’s recognition
ceremony was held at the UFA Farm & Ranch Supply store in Fort Saskatchewan
on April 17th.
“UFA takes being a good neighbour to heart,” said
Kevin Hoppins, Chairman of the Board for UFA, “We are proud to partner with 4-H
Alberta in order to recognize valuable volunteers like Ann-Marie, who give
their time. They are the core of rural communities.”
