E. Darwin Fuchs

Fifty years ago several 4-H leaders started an annual gathering of youth exhibits which became the Dade County Youth Fair. E. Darwin Fuchs became general manager of the fair in 1969 and continues to serve as president of the Fair.

He supported 4-H by providing a float, that he usually drove, in the annual Jr. Orange Bowl Parade each year. He for cotton candy sales at the fair to the support the Dade County 4-H Foundation.

With his leadership over $500,000 has been donated to the foundation. Fuchs has provided a member of his staff to serve on the Florida 4-H Foundation Board iof Directors for 10 years, and he has served as president of the county 4-H foundation since 1991.

He also approved the $1,000 Walter B. Arnold Jr. Scholarship supporting the 4-H Hall of Fame at the University of Florida. A strong believer in giving back to the community he also serves on numerous committees and advisory councils.