Three volunteers were recognized for their contributions to the Ohio 4-H Youth Development program as they were inducted into the Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame at the 2025 Ohio 4-H Conference. Joy Feldner, Charlene Rohal, and Charles Stiver were among this year’s honorees during the conference’s volunteer luncheon on March 8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Joy Feldner, Noble County
For the past 54 years, Joy has served as the advisor for the Sharon Shamrocks 4-H Club in Noble County—the same club she was a member of when she was a 4-H youth. Her enthusiasm and love for 4-H is contagious, and she is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure 
the youth in Noble County succeed. She makes herself available to youth who need a little extra help to make their 4-H experience special and is consistently there for first-time 4-H families to answer questions and offer guidance. In addition to serving as a club advisor, Joy passes her love for sewing on to the next generation by teaching sewing clinics in Noble County, leading the Noble County 4-H Fashion Board as an advisor, serving as a project judge for neighboring counties, and volunteering as a judge for the 4-H Fashion Revue at the Ohio State Fair. Joy’s generosity with her time and talents makes her a unique volunteer, and she can be found at nearly every countywide 4-H event. She has served numerous terms on the Noble County 4-H Committee, has been the chairperson for a variety of committees on the Extension Advisory Committee, and is an integral member of the Extension Levy Committee. Joy has a passion for 4-H that cannot be matched, and she is eager to share her knowledge and experience with others as she helps youth thrive.
Charlene Rohal, Portage County
Charlene has been an active Portage County 4-H volunteer for 39 years, where she serves as an advisor for the Edinburg Seambusters 4-H Club, a club that specializes in teaching youth the sewing skills needed to complete clothing projects. Over the years she has 
helped countless 4-H members complete their sewing projects, even providing them with fabric, patterns, sewing tools, and her personal sewing machine and serger to ensure that money is never a barrier for youth interested in sewing. Charlene is also an excellent example of the “learn by doing” mindset. When youth interested in quilting joined her 4-H club, Charlene learned how to quilt so she could effectively teach them. Not only has she become her club’s go-to expert on quilting, but she now serves as a resource for youth across Portage County. She is a member of the Portage County Life Skills Committee and is an Ohio 4-H Master Clothing Educator. Charlene volunteers as a clothing and textiles project judge for counties across the state and assists in judging sewing projects at the Ohio State Fair. She takes pride in making judging a positive experience for youth and is constantly giving them advice to help them develop new skills, so they feel confident, capable, and proud of their project work.
Charles Stiver, Medina County
Charles has dedicated 32 years of service to making the best better for the Medina County 4-H program. He cares deeply about 4-H and the positive impact it has on youth, doing everything in his power to ensure 4-H members and their families have positive 4-H experiences. Charles has volunteered on the Medina County Agricultural Society Board of Directors for 35 years, where he supports 4-H as the Junior Fair committee chair. He is also a member of the Medina County 
4-H Advisory Council and Senior Fair Board. Charles serves as the auctioneer for the livestock auction every year and sponsors several livestock committees through monetary donations. However, what sets Charles apart is not just the years he has devoted to 4-H, it is the passion and unwavering dedication he brings to everything he does. He aims to educate 4-H members and their families, develop friendships, and encourage growth. As a result, he has seen many 4-H members go on to serve as 4-H advisors and volunteers themselves. Charles is someone you can always count on. He is a listener, a problem solver, and, above all, a doer—he has big ideas, but you can always count on him to follow through and make things happen for the betterment of Medina County 4-H and its youth members. In recognition of his service to Ohio 4-H, he was inducted into the Ohio Fair Managers Hall of Fame in 2020. He and his wife, Tami, were also the recipients of the Ohio Friend of 4-H Award at the 2016 Ohio 4-H Conference.
Join us in congratulating the other award winners who were recognized at this year’s Ohio 4-H Conference:
Friend of 4-H Award
Tom and Kim Baker, Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports
Collin Howard, Delaware County
Schlechter Brothers Country Harvest, Lorain County
4-H Meritorious Service Award
Michelle May, Geauga County
Greg and Carolyn Piguet, Scioto County
Amy Smythe, Ross County
4-H Innovator Award
Washington County CARTEENS 4-H Club
4-H Community Service Award
Barb Mulford and the Serendipity 4-H Club, Franklin County
Braxen Seman, Darke County
4-H Young Alumni Award
Blake Fox, Fairfield County
4-H Experienced Alumni Award
Jeremy Barth, Washington County
Jody Carney, Madison County
Nick Kennedy, Fulton County
Please join us in thanking the sponsors who made this year’s award ceremony possible: Ron and Carolyn Cull, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Ohio 4-H Foundation, Paul Hall & Associates Foundation, the Honorable Frederick D. and Dr. Kathryn C. Pepple, and Lois Puskarich