DATE: 9/19/07

CONTACT: Deborah Thomason, (864) 656-5721; dthmsn@clemson.edu

WRITER: Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741; spalmer@clemson.edu

Clemson staff wins 4-H awards

CLEMSON -- The South Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Agents (SCAE4-HA) recently held their annual meeting at Hilton Head in conjunction with the South Carolina Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Agents (SCEAFCS). SCEAFCS honored Rhonda Matthews of Abbeville County for her media work.

SCAE4-HA Awards were given to the following persons:

Mary Ashley Durden, Marion County – Outstanding Secretary

SYSCO Foodservices of Columbia – Friend of 4-H Award

Deborah Thomason, Clemson – Epsilon Sigma Phi Professionalism Award

Keith Diem, Deborah Thomason and David Weatherford, Clemson – 25 years of service

Gayle Williford, Berkley, Ellen Blanchard, Charleston, and Gloria Springs, Dorchester – Excellence in Teamwork

Alma Harris, Darlington – News Story

Darlas Moore, Lee – Periodic Publication

Karissa Ulmer, Allendale, Rick Willey, Clemson, Shannon Herndon, Bamberg and Leigh Joyner, Orangeburg – Excellence in Camping Team

Beverley Connelly, Beaufort – Educational Technology Individual, 4-H/Army Youth Development and Achievement in Service

Darren Atkins, Newberry – Promotional Piece Individual and Achievement in Service

Beverly Connelly, Darren Atkins, David Weatherford, Keith Diem and Deborah Thomason will be recognized at the NAE4-HA national meeting in Atlanta, Ga. in October, for their service to 4-H Youth Development.

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