The McHenry County Farm Bureau was recognized for its achievements during the 94th annual meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau held in Chicago, Illinois, December 6-9, 2008.
In committee awards competition among county Farm Bureaus in Membership Group IV, the Women's Committee received a Gold star.
In program awards competition among county Farm Bureaus in Membership Group IV, the following awards were received: Gold awards for Membership Quota and Member Relations; Silver awards for Commodities & Marketing, Legislative/Political Process. Bronze awards for Ag Literacy, Local Affairs, Communication and Promotion and Policy Development.
McHenry County received recognition in its continuous growth in its voting membership since 2007 and in its total membership since 2007. The county also received the Triple Honor Membership award this past year for making total, voting and retention quotas.
In addition, the county received a Bronze for its Multi-County Project efforts.
County Farm Bureaus in Membership Group IV are those with more than 4,770 members.
Illinois Farm Bureau presents program and committee awards in recognition of outstanding county Farm Bureau volunteer efforts throughout the year.
McHenry County Farm Bureau President, Bruce Meier, accepted a recognition plaque awarded to the McHenry County Farm Bureau for its achievements during 2008. The award was presented during the IFB Annual Meeting and calls attention to the comprehensive nature of county Farm Bureau programs.