Florida 4-H Hall of Fame

Dr. Robert A. Anderson

Dr. Robert A. Anderson’s 45 years of service in 4-H started in 1938 when he was 10 years old in Winchester, West Virginia.  He was very active in club activities, attended summer camps, was elected club President, and participated in the West Virginia State Fair. Dr. Anderson was also the first 4-H boy to receive a Gold 4-H Pin. Following college and military service, in 1950 Dr. Anderson became a 4-H Camp Counselor teaching crafts, swimming and water safety classes, while serving as the camp lifeguard. He was selected to be Principal of Winfield High School in West Virginia, where he encouraged 4-H programs in high school as an activity for students. Anderson and his family moved to Brevard County Fla. in 1962. During his more than 30 years serving Florida 4-H, Anderson has found time to judge County and District Events, and he was a charter member of the Brevard County 4-H Foundation. Under his leadership he has raised thousands of dollars to support scholarships for 4-H Congress, Legislature, camps and conferences.  He has also coached, counseled and advised hundreds of 4-H youth to enter Brevard Community College. Anderson said, “4-H taught me how to assume responsibility. When a task was assigned to me I learned that it was my responsibility to complete it. As a club officer I learned leadership principles and how to lead meetings, assign committees, and formulate strategies for accomplishing goals.”