The JC Breakfast Optimist Club has recognized Resia Muto for the Making A Difference For Youth Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize a Geary County resident who has been a volunteer that has had a positive influence on youth and reflects the character represented in The Optimist Creed. Some of those ideals include being respectful to themselves and others in words and actions; being a person of integrity and is respected by others; is enthusiastic about the success of youth and strives to help them be successful and has demonstrated volunteer work that makes a difference in youth as a priority by volunteering for at least five consecutive years.
Ginger Kopfer, Geary County, Kansas State Research and Development Agent, stated that “Resia has had extensive experience working with youth in 4-H as an Adult Leader for Humboldt 4-H Club; has been Project Leader for Poultry, Clothing Buymanship, Visual Arts, and Foods and Nutrition; served on the Parent Advisory Committee; Geary County Fair 4-H Poultry Superintendent; Assistant Adult Advisor for Geary County 4-H Ambassadors; served on the Planning Committee for Geary County 4-H Public Revue; has been a recent member of the Geary County Free Fair Board; organizes service projects for the Geary County 4-H Dog project members and volunteers with the Junction City Saddle Club that hosts a yearly youth horse show. Resia is a member of the Westview Community Church in Manhattan.
"Resia has always stressed the importance of giving back to the community. She has a positive attitude, is creative, builds teamwork and has a warm personality that is welcoming and caring.”
Resia is employed by USD 475 and works at Lincoln Elementary School in Junction City.
Joe Handlos, Treasurer and Making A Difference For Youth Committee Chairperson, coordinated the recognition.