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Volunteer of the Month
MFB's Volunteers of the Month are selected by a panel of discerning staff judges who work with Farm Bureau members statewide in a variety of program areas. Nomination forms are available at all county offices, or by contacting Lori Chamberlain at the MFB Young Farmer Department at (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234.
Peggy Zettle
August, 2006 Volunteer of the Month
Farm Bureau honors West Branch member for service, dedication
West Branch-area farmer Peggy Zettle has been recognized by Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) as the organization's Volunteer of the Month for August 2006. Zettle works as a dairy herd manager for Tony Rosebrugh, maintaining the health of more than 250 dairy cattle.
Zettle is an active member of the Ogemaw County Farm Bureau board, currently serving as its president, and is actively involved in several of the organization's program areas, including membership, communications, policy development, and promotion and education.
She has also taken on a regional leadership role helping coordinate the Northeast Project RED (Rural Education Day), held on the last Wednesday in September in West Branch. This joint endeavor of the Farm Bureaus in Ogemaw, Iosco and Arenac counties brings hundreds of students together at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds to learn about agriculture. Not only was Zettle was among the 50-some volunteers who helped direct youngsters through 19 learning stations, she also played a big part in planning the event.
"Peggy does a lot of the grunt work," wrote her nominator for Volunteer of the Month honors. "She attends planning meetings, assists in getting letters out to every school in the three-county region, and helps make sure everything runs smoothly on the big day."
As president of her county Farm Bureau, Zettle is well respected for running efficient board meetings in addition to attending legislative events, taking part in the annual membership drive and Ag in the Classroom programs.
"Peggy does all of this with a smile on her face and a contagious laugh," her nominator wrote. "Her personality is inviting and she represents the farmers of Ogemaw County with pride."
Outside her Farm Bureau involvement, Zettle is also an active volunteer with the Ogemaw County Fair.
"This year's fair attracted several thousand visitors over seven days, so Peggy didn't sleep much given her role of coordinating all the vendors," her nominator wrote. "She doesn't acknowledge the line between work and volunteering - she just does what needs to be done. She does it all with a smile on her face and a positive attitude that welcomes and encourages everyone to become involved."
Zettle lives in Ogemaw Township with her husband Wayne and their two boys, Bryce and Brady.
