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August 13, 2008

Bill Stevens Awarded for Outstanding Service to 4-H Shooting Sports Program

During his 42-year career with the Federal Cartridge Corporation, Bill Stevens dedicated countless hours to developing the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. So it's no surprise that National 4-H Headquarters and the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program took time to recognize him with a special service award during the 2008 National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational on June 23-26.

As a member of the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee, Stevens traveled across the nation to promote the concept of 4-H Shooting Sports to conservation organizations and shooting sports companies. His efforts transformed the 4-H program into a major youth development initiative in more than 46 states where more than 300,000 youth built their appreciation of the great outdoors.

"Bill Stevens played a crucial role in teaching America's youth the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and the importance of conservation ethics," said Cathann Kress, Director, Youth Development, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES, USDA. "His unwavering support of 4-H and the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is a great inspiration. We are proud to recognize his achievements."

Stevens retired from the Federal Cartridge Corporation in 2007 and currently lives in Fridley, MN, with his wife, Nila, and his son, Andrew. He continues to be an active volunteer with 4-H today.

Posted in category 4-H Volunteers at 2:29 PM