2002 4-H Centennial Alumni-The Inaugural Class of the Emerald Clover Society

4-H Emerald Clover Society

Recognized by
Michigan 4-H Youth Development

With support from
Michigan 4-H Foundation

Last updated: June 30, 2006

The Emerald Clover Society reflects the ultimate outcome of 4-H membership—extraordinary use of an individual's head, heart, hands and health to make our communities, our country and our world a better place in which to live.

2002 4-H Centennial Alumni: The Inaugural Class of the Emerald Clover Society

Clara B. McManus Clara B. McManus, Grand Traverse County 4-H'er

Partner, McManus Farms

Clara McManus is partner in McManus Farms, a cherry producing farm located in Traverse City. She is a recognized benefactor and volunteer in the Grand Traverse County region, especially for her support of the Grand Traverse Pavilions, an intergenerational community center and adult residential community. She was instrumental in the development of one of two permanent endowment funds managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation on behalf of The Pavilions—the Clara McManus and Friends General Endowment Fund.

McManus is also a long-time supporter of 4-H both in Grand Traverse County and at the state level. She has raised funds to purchase vans for 4-H youth programming at the county and regional level. She has also served on the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees, where she was responsible for raising funds to support statewide 4-H programs and for assisting with the maintenance and development of Kettunen Center, the primary state 4-H leader and youth training center. Her service to 4-H has been recognized with the Michigan 4-H Citation Award. In 2004, she received the Grand Traverse Area Distinguished Senior Award.