Special to the Herald

The National Farmers Union Foundation recently announced Leonard Polzin of Cadott as one of six recipients of the 2006 Stanley Moore Scholarship in the amount of $500. He is the son of George and Marie Polzin.

Polzin’s family has been involved with Wisconsin Farmers Union for three generations in Chippewa County. He is a student at the University of Wisconsin River Falls majoring in dairy science. After graduation, he hopes to be involved with the family dairy operation.

“Leonard has an outstanding record of academic excellence as well as school and community involvement, which are qualities promoted by Stanley Moore,” said WFU President Sue Beitlich. “The Farmers Union Foundation is dedicated to assisting Farmers Union members in their educational and leadership development, and we’re very proud that one of our very own is the recipient of this national scholarship.”

Polzin was active in high school FFA, National Honor Society, choir, drama, baseball and was a Badger Boy’s State alternate. In college, he is a member of the University of River Falls Dairy Club and the UWRF Agricultural Education Society.

In addition to Wisconsin Farmers Union, his community activities include the 4-H, Quality Meat Program, Big Drywood Lutheran Church Program and the Chippewa Valley Youth Leadership Congress.

The scholarship, offered through the National Farmers Union Foundation, was established by the Farmers Union Insurance Acquisition Corporation to honor Stanley Moore and his lifelong dedication to Farmers Union.

“Since its beginning, education has been a key component of Farmers Union programs,” said Beitlich. “We are pleased to offer this scholarship in the name of an outstanding member who upheld the ideals and vision of the organization.”

The scholarship is open to Farmers Union members. For more information contact the National Farmers Union at education@nfu.org.

source: http://www.chippewa.com