Marge Bayless

Marge Bayless
	Marge Bayless has been an active leader in Maricopa County for 33 years. She was the parent of two very active 4-H members, Patty and Mary Bayless. Her husband, the late Gene Bayless, was a Shooting Sports Leaders for many years. She was a long-time member and secretary of the Maricopa Leaders' Association. She was a member and chair of the Maricopa County 4-H Development Corporation. She has been awarded the UA's "Extensionist of the Year," the CALS "Lifetime Award," the DOVIA Rose Mofford Award, the ACAA South West District Meritorious Award, and the Meritorious Services Award from Phoenix High School District. She has been a member of the State 4-H Foundation for 12 years. Marge and Gene provided two endowments for the 4-H Foundation. She has been Superintendent of the 4-H Horticulture Division of the Maricopa County Fair for 25 years and Assistant Superintendent of the State Fair 4-H Division for 23 years.