Bea Cleveland

    Ohio
    2002

    Associate State 4-H Leader, Emeritus

    Columbus, Ohio

    Bea Cleveland served as a state 4-H program leader and Associate State 4-H Leader. Her duties included overseeing the International 4-H Youth Exchange program, Jr. Leadership Camp and Ohio State Fair non-livestock activities. After retiring, Bea raised more that $1.5 million for Ohio 4-H. Cleveland founded the A.B. Graham Club for the Ohio Foundation and personally contacted and solicited more than 75 charter members who each gave at least $10,000 over a 10-year period.

    Bea has contributed to Ohio 4-H yearly since 1951. The Bea Cleveland 4-H Scholarship Fund awards $1000 scholarships to high school students. She supports county 4-H advisor training with grants of $25 – $1400 yearly.

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    “4-H opens doors of opportunity for members. It broadens their horizons, helps them grow and expands their current limits. ‘ life’ projects, participation in on-going programs, having fun and working with others are important for individual development. Volunteer leaders are the real 4-H heroes with the teaching, guidance and inspiration they provide.”

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