Rainy Linn was key in establishing a county 4-H roundup. Working with county donors, 7 acres became a 57 acre 4-H Fairgrounds, site of the county fair, the Extension Office and many support facilities. Rainy affected thousands of county citizens. An eletricity club member now owns an electronics business with over 180 employees. Several members became Extension agents. One alumnus credits a successful job interview to skills learned from 4-H public speaking and demonstrations. Another who is now a school administrator said, “She modeled leadership skills and relationship skills that I use each and every day in my personal and professional life. She taught me to put people first!”
Venango Co. has over 20 4-H volunteers with 20 or more years of service. Some of the first 4-H clubs still exist with descendents of the first members and leaders. As youth became “hooked” on 4-H, Rainy encouraged them to try new things. Opportunities for 4-H members and volunteers to go outside the county were a priority. This past year over 70 4-H scholarships to out of county events were awarded due to her dedication and determination. Rainy served on the state strategic planning committee, the Youth Program Coordinating Council, director of the Northwest 4-H Camps and on regional and state fashion revue committees. She is active as a 4-H Fair Board director and strong county 4-H supporter.
Eleven year 4-H member in the 1940′ and early 1950′ in Washington County, PA;
4-H Extension Agent in Venango County (1956-1995).
4-H Projects: Lamb, capon and many other projects; 1955 IFYE to Luxembourg.
Honors: National 4-H Congress, 1953; PAEHE Member since 1958, Distinguished Service Award, 1970; Charter Member of Pennsylvania Friends of 4-H, 1981; PAE4-HA Member since 1980, NAE4-HA 25 year award; Certificate of Appreciation from Venango 4-H Clubs, 1983; 4-H Keystone of the Future Certificate, 1986; 4-H Ambassadors Program Certificate of Appreciation, 1994.
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Hometown: Franklin, PA
Nominated by: Pennsylvania 4-H
Year Inducted: 2002
