RIP Gayle Champlin

I had learned, via facebook, that Gayle Champlin, a 4-H Volunteer from San Bernardino County passed away today.  She was one passionate 4-H volunteer who always cared about the youth of the program.  She was my County All-Star Adviser from 2002-2004.  She always had new and creative ideas to keep the 4-H program alive in San Bernardino.  It has been a great honor to have worked with her in the All-Star program, and she leaves behind a legacy that will be hard to fill.  She also left an amazing family.  My heart and prayers go to the family at this time of deep sorrow.  

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