Pennie has been a club leader for 18 years with the Pearl Valley Rangers 4-H Club. During this time, she also was very active helping with events and activities with the 4-H Federation. Pennie has been a 4-H show superintendent and recorder for over 15 years along with serving as a judge at other fairs, serving on the 4-H Fair Committee for numerous years, and a member of the county foundation board for 5 years.