Vicki Rau

County: Ogemaw
Class Years: 2022-23

“My greatest reward is watching where my past 4-H members end up in life and having them come back and tell me I had an impact on them.”

Vicki Rau has been a 4-H volunteer in Ogemaw County since 1999. Under Rau’s guidance, club members demonstrate leadership and responsibility and develop life skills that will support them in succeeding in any field they choose to enter. Many young people in her 4-H club pursue agriculture-focused or animal science-related fields after graduation, either by pursuing further education or by entering careers in the agriculture industry.

Rau is known by her peers as a dynamic leader with great dedication, passion, heart, and patience. She supports positive relationships between adults and youth while providing an environment in which young people feel safe and welcome. Rau encourages 4-H’ers to participate in community service activities and to give back to others. She fosters a sense of place in her club members, which encourages them to remain active citizens in their community as they grow older.

Through Rau’s leadership, young people are given a place and the support they need to grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership.

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