Posted on April 12, 2011 at 11:31 AM by Global Reach
Deb Owens combines her love of kids and dogs as she volunteers in Boone County as dog obedience instructor and dog superintendent, which she has done for a total of 34 years. She is knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging with 4-H’ers and dogs. Deb assists with the State Fair 4-H dog show, judges 4-H dog shows throughout the state, owns a canine business, is an active member of the Cyclone Country Kennel Club, and is a donor of 4-H dog awards. Deb has also volunteered as a club organizational leader for 9 years and served 10 years on the Boone County 4-H Youth Committee and 8 years on the Boone County Extension Council.
· 4-H Dog obedience and handling class instructor for 34 years – 10 in Story County and 24 in Boone County (major time commitment of 10 weeks of class each year for beginners to advanced dogs and 4-H trainers.)
· Love of kids and dogs, patient, supportive, knowledgeable
· Dog superintendent and past cat superintendent
· Involves older 4-H’ers as junior leaders
· Boone County Fran Thompson Memorial Outstanding Leader award in 1991
· State 4-H Honorary Member in 1997
· Organizational Leader of Luther Livewires 4-H club for 9 years
· Boone County 4-H Youth Committee for 10 years
· Boone County Extension Council for 8 years
· Check in exhibits at Boone County Fair many years
· 4-H donor for dog awards
· Supportive 4-H parent
· Employee of National Animal Disease Lab for 35 years.
Categories: Boone
