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Chapter 2 - History of SCEAFCS Begins
1996
- The name changed to the Association to South Carolina Extension Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences (SCEAFCS).
- The Marketing Committee distributed the Governor’s Proclamation for
Family Consumer Sciences Week to all members, and held a Legislature Day
where SCEAFCS highlighters, information regarding our new name, and “Focus
on Families and Youth” fliers were distributed.
- New Association notebooks were developed and distributed to the membership
at the Annual Meeting.
- The NEAFCS Board held the Spring Board Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina.
SCEAFCS provided baskets of South Carolina products and Charleston information
for each Board member as a welcome gift to our state. SCEAFCS President, Deloris
Keller, SCEAFCS Advisor, Dr. Diane Smathers, and Director of County
Operations, Dr. Carol Webb, welcomed the board at the luncheon meeting.
- Due to storms, the South Carolina Professional Association delegation was
unable to attend the Southern Regional Officers Workshop in Raleigh, North
Carolina.
- A fundraising tour was held as part of the State Meeting in Columbia.
- Bob Guinn, Public Policy Chairman, exhibited a display during the
State Meeting.
- Deloris Keller was the first president to serve under two different
names for the Association within one year.
- For the first time in the history of our Association, the Program and Communications
Award Winners received cash awards. President Deloris Keller, her
two brothers, and a friend made this possible through a special donation.
- All winners were recognized by wearing award ribbons. A table was also
reserved in their honor.
- All Board members were recognized by wearing ribbons, which were recycled
for future meetings.
- President Deloris Keller donated a new banner for SCEAFCS, which
was constructed by one of Sumter’s FCL members.
- Janis Hunter, in memory of Linda Durham, did a special tribute.
- A $25.00 cash award was presented to the Outstanding Home Economist of
The Year Award recipient winner. The award was made possible through a memorial
fund donated in memory of Linda Durham.
- A Resolution honoring Retiree member Mary Elizabeth Ouzts for her
dedication to the Association was read by President Deloris Keller during
the Annual Meeting Business Session.
- The Director of Extension, Dr. Dan Ezell, and the Director of Field
Operations, Dr. W. C. Clinkscales, joined SCEAFCS as active members.
- Dr. Deborah Thomason was the first specialist to be elected as an
officer of SCEAFCS.
- Nine members and our Advisor, Dr. Smathers, attended the NEAFCS
Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. They received four (4) Regional
Awards and two (2) National Awards.
- President Deborah Thomason participated in the NEAFCS Showcase of
Excellence Display. The emphasis was on South Carolina’s “Heart
to Heart” Program.
- SCEAFCS members received nine PDUs for the Annual Meeting “Strengthening
Families . . . Lifeline to Survival” and 3 PDUs for the Food and Garden
Tour.
- An Officer Transition Day was conducted in August by Past President Deloris
Keller for outgoing officers to transfer records, etc., to the incoming
officers.
- SCEAFCS participated in the Association of Counties Meeting / Clemson Exhibit
and donated peanuts.
1997
- No Plan of Work was requested of the Board this year.
- SCEAFCS members participated in the SCAFCS Pre-Conference Public Policy
Program.
- SCEAFCS changed the name of three awards to coincide with national. The
Rookie of the Year Award was changed to the New Professional of the Year
Award. The Outstanding Home Economist of the Year Award was changed to the
Early Career Extension Educator of the Year Award.
- SCEAFCS submitted articles that were published in the Reporter and the
Communiqué.
- The SCEAFCS Public Policy Chair attended the Public Policy Forum in Washington.
- Three proposals were accepted for the Galaxy Summit.
- The SCEAFCS President and President-elect attended the Regional Officers
Workshop in Memphis.
1998
- Delegates from SCEAFCS attended the Galaxy Summit in Ohio.
- Lana Tietjen (Distinguished Service Award) and Deloris Keller (Communications)
were recognized with National awards at Galaxy.
- The Charleston Tea Plantation was recognized as the SCEAFCS Cornerstone
Award winner.
- Lana Tietjen was awarded the Epsilon Sigma Phi Professionalism Award
for SCEAFCS.
- SCEAFCS participated in the Epsilon Sigma Phi auction at Galaxy.
- Sixty (60) members and guests attended the state SCEAFCS meeting in Beaufort.
- A special invitation to the state meeting was sent to all retirees and
past presidents.
- A reception honoring retirees were held. Retirees Judy Kline and Sara
Bagby were present.
- Revised by-laws changes were voted on and accepted by the membership.
- Peanuts were distributed during the Association of Counties annual meeting.
- SCEAFCS was represented with an exhibit at a Legislative Drop-in in Columbia.
- Andy Lowrey was selected to receive the 1998 SCEAFCS Cornerstone
Award.
- Twenty-two (22) award entries were submitted for state judging in 1998.
- Joye Terry and Bennie Mae Brown attended the Southern Regional
Officers Workshop in Mobile.
- Invited Vice President John Kelley to board meeting to address the
new Extension. Priority areas and family and consumer science program area
concerns.
- SCEAFCS continued to provide support for State 4-H Congress.
- Palmetto Farm Credit continued annual support of the state meeting.
- Glenna Mason attended the National Public Issues Leadership Development
Conference in Washington.
- New life members included Helen McDowell, Betty Baird and Talley
West-Sowell.
- The Ruby Craven Room was dedicated in the Department of Family & Youth
Development at Clemson in honor of Ruby Craven and other former Home
Economists.
- An announcement was made that Family and Youth Development will leave the
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and align with the College of Health,
Education and Human Development.
1999
- New life members include Joyce Franklin.
- The National Meeting was held in Rapid City, South Dakota. Eight (8) members
from South Carolina attended.
- The Annual Conference was held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. in December, 1998. Bennie
Mae Brown served on the conference committee. Our Association also
helped to host a drop-in during this meeting.
- Bennie Mae Brown and Bob Guinn attended the Southern Region
Workshop in Little Rock, Arkansas - February, 1999.
- Glenna Mason attended the Public Issues Leadership Conference in
Washington, D.C.
- The 1999 SCEAFCS State Meeting was held in Spartanburg, S.C., July 21 -
23, 1999. The theme was “Celebration: Past, Present and Future.”
- Award winners were:
1999 SCEAFCS Award Winners
| Continued Excellence Award |
Gracie Conyers |
| Continued Excellence Award |
Elvie Eaddy |
| Distinguished Service Award |
Barbara Riley |
| Distinguished Service Award |
Barbara Hodges |
| Florence Hall Award |
Mae Wells |
| Para-Professional Award |
Myrtis Cusack, Florence County EFNEP |
| Dean Don Felker |
Mary Taylor |
| Environmental Education |
Carole Shelton, Regional Winner |
| Newsletters |
Marilyn Peters, National Winner |
| Written News |
Deloris Keller |
| Radio |
Deloris Keller |
| Television |
Susan Eaddy |
| Overhead Transparencies |
Susan Eaddy |
| Educational Technology |
Susan Eaddy |
| Educational Curriculum Package |
Susan Eaddy |
| Marketing Package Award |
Deloris Keller |
- Retirees that were honored were Sylvia Strange, Frances Thomas,
and Dr. Tom Mounter.
- The total number of members registered for the Annual Meeting were 55.
24 members were registered for the tour.
2000
Member Resources
- The membership was encouraged to participate in the NEAFCS Challenge 2000
which appeared in the March Newsletter.
Professional Development
- The Southern Region Officer’s Workshop was held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
with Bob Guinn and Mae Wells attending.
- At the annual meeting in July of 2000, Cheryle Jones Syracuse, the
National President of NEAFCS, attended and provided some ideas as to what
the extension would look like in the future.
- Also at this meeting, a questionnaire was distributed to help NEAFCS decide
on a strategic direction for future activities.
Awards and Recognition
- For the year 2000 NEAFCS meeting, Marilyn Peters received a second
place award for her newsletter in the Communication Awards section.
2001
Member Resources
- Membership for the year was basically stable, regardless of increased retirements.
- Last year, we began distributing our newsletter to active members via email
and it was well received. Hard copies still are sent to life members and
recent retirees. The savings in time, postage and supplies was helpful.
Public Affairs
- South Carolina’s V.P. for Public Affairs and President attended the
PILD in Washington, D.C.
Professional Development
- An excellent annual meeting was held near Charleston, with 48 members attending.
- The fundraising tour preceding the meeting was to Johnson & Wales (culinary)
University, Clemson Extension’s 113 Calhoun Street Center for Sustainable
Living, and the historic district of downtown Charleston.
- Speakers during the annual conference included Laurie Stenens, NEAFCS
Vice President for Awards & Recognition, and marketing and communications
consultant Amanda Dew Manning, who spoke on “Marketing to Kids:
Persuading Young Minds to Buy.”
- Tours during the annual conference were to a local supermarket distribution
center and a local cottage industry/Extension success story.
Awards and Recognition
- An awards luncheon was held during the annual meeting, and the National
V.P. for Awards and Recognition was there to present the awards.
- One award winner was able to attend the national meeting and was recognized
there.
Other Special Projects
- SCEAFCS and SCAFCS are planning a joint annual meeting for 2003.
- A silent auction was held during the annual meeting and more than $200
was raised.
Concerns
- Because of budget cuts (approximately 25%), early retirement has been offered
and being strongly encouraged.
- Our member base will be cut dramatically in the coming year, as it was
last year, and that will have a profound effect on the association’s
membership numbers, budget and attendance at the annual meetings.
2002
Member Resources
- South Carolina has 40 active members.
- Five new life members have been added this year.
- There was a renewed effort to recruit new members and to provide membership
packets to new recruits.
Public Affairs
- Due to budget restraints, Clemson University was unable to support SCEAFCS
at PILD. A joint agreement was made between administration and the association
to send only two individuals to PILD.
- South Carolina worked with legislators statewide to hold the line on budget
cuts to PSA budgets. Even with heavy lobbing, the budget cuts were tremendous.
- SCEAFCS representatives attended the Association of County Governments
in Charleston.
Professional Development
- Instead of a two day meeting for 2002, SCEAFC opted for a one day meeting.
- Our meeting included our state awards presentations, an uplifting speaker,
and an update from Clemson University.
- Our one day fundraiser was held on the day before our annual meeting. It
included a luncheon, a tour of the Boykin Broom Factory, and Boykin Mill.
- Additionally, we enjoyed the Camden Antique District and a buffet sampler
at Heritage Antique Mall.
Awards and Recognition
- Awards were received in 13 areas on the state level.
- South Carolina continues to present the Early Career Award on the state
level.
- South Carolina won national honors this year for Radio and Housing Outreach.
- SCEAFCS had one Distinguished Service Award.
- The association established mentors across the state to assist individuals
with award submissions.
Other Special Projects
- The SCEAFCS newsletter is now sent electronically to active members and
to as many life members as possible.
- SCEAFCS is linked in several spots to Clemson University’s Family
and Youth Development website.
- SCEAFCS gave an annual donation to the 4-H fund.
Concerns
- Clemson University’s Family and Youth Development is in the process
of being reorganized into an academic department. Currently, there are three
FCS Specialists remaining in the department (Resource Management and Family
Life).
- Our Food Safety Specialist has transferred to the Packaging Science Department,
but her duties remain much as before.
- We have not had a Nutrition Specialist in three years. The EFNEP program
is advertising for a Nutritionist.
2003
Member Resources
- South Carolina had 44 active members in the year 2003.
- Retirement incentives offered through Clemson University have taken a toll
on our current membership.
- As of January 31, 2004 there are 25 active members.
- Robin Glenn was appointed the 1890 Director.
Public Affairs
- South Carolina’s V.P. for Award and Recognition, Tarana Khan,
attended the PILD at Arlington, Virginia.
Professional Development
- Our 2003 Annual meeting was a joint effort with SCAFCS, which was held
on February 26 - 28, 2003 at the Hilton Garden Inn, at Rock Hill, S.C.
- SCEAFCS awards were presented at the closing luncheon. Clemson University
provost, Doris Helms, spoke to the Extension professionals. Her topic
was “Vision for Clemson’s Emphasis Area: Family and Community
Living.” Provost Helms emphasized how Extension agents would fit into
Clemson University’s vision for the future.
- Other areas of interest at the annual meeting included tours of local businesses,
two fundraisers and a silent auction.
- Members took a tour of the Southern Spring Show in Charlotte, N.C.
Awards and Recognition
- Awards were received in six areas on the state level.
- South Carolina continues to present the Early Career Award at the State
level.
- South Carolina won one Continued Excellence Award and Newsletter Award
in the Southern region.
Other Special Projects
- During the year, representatives of SCEAFCS participated in SCAFCS Roundtable
meetings by teleconference, PILD, the SCEAFCS Annual Meeting and the NEAFCS
Annual meeting.
- Members participated in the NEAFCS PSA Living Well Campaign.
- The agent mentor program continued to assist with award applications.
Concerns
- We have deep concern with the proposed budget, which includes an unprecedented
41 percent cut for Clemson’s Public Service Activities. The Governor
says that Clemson Public Service Activities should be limited to programs
in only one of the PSA five goal areas, Agriculture Productivity and Profitability.
The budget cuts proposed for PSA will jeopardize programs that directly benefit
agriculture, and will have serious unintended consequences. Many faculty
members have joint PSA and teaching assignments, and the loss of those positions
would have a direct impact on degree programs currently serving more than
2,000 students.
2004
Member Resources
- SCEAFCS has 30 active members and 58 life members.
- Our association newsletter is emailed to the majority of our members, as
well as published on our webpage.
Public Affairs
- SCEAFCS Public Affairs Vice President, Deborah Thomason, became
our State Program Leader and Association Advisor this year.
- Deborah Thomason attended the PILD conference to represent SCEAFCS.
Professional Development
- This year we had the SCEAFCS annual meeting in Greenville. A silent auction
was held as a fundraising activity.
- Tarana Khan and Kathy Wright represented SCEAFCS at JCEP
meeting in Atlanta, GA.
- Barbara H. Lupo and Tarana Kahn served as delegates at the
NEAFCS meeting in Nashville, TN.
Awards and Recognition
- There were a half a dozen applications this past year sent to NEAFCS.
- Dr. Katherine Cason received the state and national award for Curriculum
Development.
- Tarana Khan received the ESP Professionalism Award on behalf of
SCEAFCS.
Other Special Projects
- Barbara H. Lupo represented SCEAFCS at the Council of Governments
meeting in Hilton Head.
- Healthy Living bookmarks were distributed to participants at the annual
Council of County Governments meeting.
- Representatives were sent to meetings of the Extension Senate and the SCAFCS
Roundtable from our association.
- SCEAFCS donated $100 to the PSA Annual Conference in December 2004.
Concerns
- Over the past several years, many FCS agents have taken advantage of early
out packages to retire.
- In Family and Consumer Sciences, agents are currently assigned to the areas
of Food Safety and Nutrition.
- Agents with Family Life and Family Resource Management responsibilities
have been reassigned to Food Safety, Nutrition, or 4-H.
- Agents are working an average of 3 - 4 counties.
- Agents are enhancing their work with media programs in underserved areas.
2005
Member Resources
- There are 19 active SCEAFCS members and 58 life members.
- Due to active membership decline, our members voted to change our Bylaws
in 2005 and combine the office of V.P. of Member Resources and V.P. of Public
Affairs into one position.
Public Affairs
- The Board members are in the process of updating the SCEAFCS website. We
plan to use the website to communicate SCEAFCS news with active and life
members.
Professional Development
- At the state annual meeting September 7 - 9, 2005, SCEAFCS jointly met
with the SCAE4-HA at Springmaid Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach. The theme of
the meeting was “Celebrating through Collaboration.”
- A special presentation was provided on “MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier
You.”
- Fundraising events held at the conference consisted of a silent auction
and a FCS / 4-H live auction.
- A special tour to Brookgreen Gardens was provided to all conference members.
- Barbara H. Lupo represented the association at JCEP in Nashville,
TN.
- Barbara H. Lupo and Tarana Kahn served as delegates in Philadelphia
at the NEAFCS Conference.
Awards and Recognition
- This year we had two state award winners, Dr. Nancy Porter and Sue
Hovey.
- Dr. Porter went on to win a regional award at NEAFCS.
- Due to membership decline, our members voted to change our Bylaws in 2005
and combine the office of V.P. for Professional Development and V.P. Awards
and Recognition into one position.
- Barbara H. Lupo received the ESP Professionalism Award on behalf
of SCEAFCS.
Other Special Projects
- Linda Abney-Wilson represented the association at the Association
of Counties meeting in Hilton Head.
- During the year, representatives of the association attended the Extension
Senate, SCAFCS Roundtable, SCAFCS Conference and Clemson Extension Administrative
Assistant Annual Meeting.
Concerns
- There was a decline in membership as Family and Consumer Science professionals
leave the extension profession.
- All Family and Consumer Science professionals are working 2 - 5 counties
in the areas of Food Safety and/or Nutrition.
- Several FCS agents work 4-H programs in 1 or 2 counties.
- During 2005, Clemson Extension did not receive any state funding cuts and
has received some partial funding for several regional positions for Agriculture
and county 4-H positions.
2006
Member Resources
- There are 22 Active SCEAFCS members and 57 Life members. The SCEAFCS newsletter was sent to all active and life members by email in January and August 2006. Active and life members and the SCEAFCS newsletters were posted on the web. There was one new member, Mary McInnis.
Public Affairs
- The SCEAFCS website was updated and the history completed from 2000 through 2005. Barbara H. Lupo represented SCEAFCS at the Public Leadership Development Conference April 24 - 27 in Arlington, Virginia and Washington D.C.
Professional Development
- SCEAFCS jointly met with the SCAE4-HA for the state annual meeting on September 7 - 9, 2006.
- SCEAFCS was the sponsor of the pre-conference tour entitled “Savor the Flavor,” which included a tour of the Haywood Washington House and the Charleston Cooks! culinary shop in Charleston. Nineteen members attended the tour.
- The conference was held at the Holiday Inn in Folly Beach. There were 18 FCS members and 33 SCAE4-HA members registered for the conference. The theme of the meeting was “Working Together on an Island of Change”.
- A morning presentation was provided by Amanda Dew Manning from Carolina Food Pros on the topic: “SC Culinary Traditions: Where Food and History Meet”. The afternoon speaker was Dr. Ann Kultze. Dr. Ann is a nationally known speaker on nutrition and fitness. Her topic was on “Eat Right for Life: How to Reach Youth with Powerful Food Messages”.
- Fundraising events held at the conference consisted of a silent auction and a FCS / 4-H live auction.
Awards and Recognition
- This year we had two state award winners, Dr. Deborah Thomason and Sue Hovey. Sue Hovey received the ESP Professionalism Award on behalf of SCEAFCS.
Other Special Projects
- Barbara H. Lupo represented the association at the Council of Governments’ meeting in Hilton Head on August 2 - 4, 2006.
- Barbara H. Lupo and Sue Hovey represented the association at JCEP in Nashville, TN on February 1 - 3, 2006.
- Sue Hovey and Lana Tietjen served as delegates in Denver, Colorado at the NEAFCS Conference.
- During the year, representatives of the association attended meetings of the Extension Senate, SCAFCS Roundtable, SCAFCS Conference and Clemson Extension Administrative Assistant’s Annual Conference.
Concerns
- The membership is decreasing because there are fewer agents working in FCS and 4-H.
- The price of gasoline has increased and we are having more board meetings by teleconference rather than meeting in person.
2007
Member Resources
- There are 20 active SCEAFCS members and 57 life members. The SCEAFCS newsletter was sent to all active and life members by email in January and August, 2007. Active and Life Members and the SCEAFCS newsletters were posted on the web.
Public Affairs
- President Sue Hovey represented SCEAFCS at the Public Leadership Development Conference April 26 - 29 in Arlington, Virginia and Washington D.C.
Professional Development
- SCEAFCS jointly met with the SCAE4-HA for the state annual meeting on September 5 - 7, 2007.
- SCEAFCS was the sponsor of the pre-conference tour entitled “Historic Bluffton” which included a tour of the Bluffton Oyster Factory, the Mariculture Center, and the Bluffton Historical Society. Six members attended the tour.
- The conference was held at the Holiday Inn at Hilton Head Island. There were 17 FCS members and 33 4-H members registered for the conference. The theme of the meeting was “As the World Turns”.
- Workshops focused on reaching Hispanic audiences, incorporating physical activity into nutrition programs, and combining nutrition with culinary education.
- Fundraising events held at the conference consisted of a silent auction and a FCS / 4-H live auction.
Awards and Recognition
- This year we had one state award winner, Rhonda Matthews, who received an award for TV Communications. She also received the ESP Professionalism Award on behalf of SCEAFCS.
Other Special Projects
- Barbara H. Lupo represented the association at the Council of Governments’ meeting in Hilton Head on August 4 - 6, 2007.
- Sue Hovey and Gayle Williford represented the association at JCEP in Nashville, TN on January 31 - February 2, 2007.
- Sue Hovey and Tarana Khan served as voting delegates at the NEAFCS Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- During the year, President Sue Hovey attended meetings of the Extension Senate, South Carolina FCS Roundtable, SCAFCS Conference and Clemson Extension Administrative Assistant’s Annual Conference.
Concerns
- The membership is decreasing because there are fewer agents working in FCS and 4-H.
- The price of gasoline has increased. We are having more board meetings by teleconference rather than meeting in person.
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