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Bonnie Lessenden named State Outstanding LeaderColorado One of the best known names in Kiowa County 4-H received one of the highest 4-H honors possible, recently, when Bonnie Lessenden was chosen as a State Outstanding 4-H Leader. Criteria for this award include being an active leader for a minimum of 10 years. The process for this honor began in March when Prairie Queen 4-H Club, for which Lessenden and her family have donated countless hours, nominated her as an outstanding leader. This nomination was seconded by the Kiowa County 4-H Council, who then sent the nomination on to the State 4-H Convention, held in Fort Collins in late June. The members of the Colorado State 4-H officer team reviewed the nominations and selected Lessenden as the recipient for this coveted honor. As State 4-H Vice President Jake Meinzer announced the award at the State Convention, he read from letters written by Lessenden's club and council: "Bonnie truly bleeds green, demonstrating her deep love of the 4-H program and the members involved." Lessenden has been a 4-H leader in both Bent and Kiowa counties for more than 25 years, in projects including Foods, Clothing, Leathercraft, and, as Lessenden puts it, "whatever needed a leader." Lessenden's influence can be seen through the vast numbers of current and former 4-Hers she has helped to both complete their 4-H projects and learn life lessons along the way. Lessenden was accompanied at the ceremony, as well as at a banquet preceding, by her husband, Dwight, daughter Celena Clark, son, Tearle, and niece, Milly Spady. A special guest was former County Extension Agent George Ellicott, with whom Lessenden worked for many years in Kiowa County 4-H. Members of her club, Dawn, Jessica, and Alicia James, and Martha and Courtney Johnson, were also present to witness Lessenden receiving this well-deserved recognition. Other Kiowa County 4-H members present were Vincent Koeller, Lauren Weber, Leo and Jose Dominguez, and Susan Greenfield. 8/4/08 Date: 7/30/08
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