Marjorie Modesky

Modesky has been involved in 4-H since 1939, volunteering her time, talent and skills. She became a volunteer in 1968 when she organized a 4-H club in her community and led it for 15 years. While involved in her club, she became a volunteer on the 4-H Advisory Committee and Extension Advisory Committee.  She was also a Foundation Director where she had numerous leadership positions including President for two years.

Modesky was instrumental in establishing Duval County’s 4-H “My Government Day” which has been in existence for 16 years.  My Government Day is a local 4-H program, which focuses on the role of local government in the community.  Each year, different topics are selected and have included mock elections and mock city council meetings.

“The difference she has made in is still making in the lives of children will last a lifetime,” says Modesky’s nominator, Judie Toulouse.  “Marge has positively improved the lives of others in this community with her timeless hours of service to both adults and youth.” 

She has been recognized for her volunteerism many times including: Florida 4-H Volunteer of the Year (1982), Duval County 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader Award (1986), and was the first woman to receive the Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award (1997).

Modesky is a successful homemaker, parent, grandparent and 4-H volunteer. “Volunteerism has been her major career serving as an advocate for the 4-H program, said Toulouse. “She has set a high standard for her own personal excellence, and is continually working to be the best she can be!”