Local News - April 2003

Volunteers honored at achievement night

By AMY CHILCOTE, Extension Agent

“LCECA Lights the Way to Volunteer Service” was the title to the Lincoln County Extension and Community Association Volunteer Achievement night held on April 14. Extension Community Volunteers came together to fellowship and reflect on this year’s achievements.

Magician Rick Ramseur provided entertainment that kept ECA members and their guests laughing.

Amy Chilcote, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, saluted the ECA members with a power point presentation entitled, “A Tradition in Giving.”

The old saying “If you want something done, get a club woman to do it” rang true as the focal points of both state and county community service were highlighted.

The Awards ceremony began with Mary Hubbard, Hickory Grove ECA, presenting the Recognition of Clubs by introducing all clubs and their members.

Amy Chilcote, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, presented the Outstanding Club Leadership Award.

The following members received this award: Mary Cox (Lowesville ECA), Louise Stoudemire (Boger City ECA), Pinkie Mosteller (Long Shoals ECA), Ruby Chapman (Crouse ECA), Lib Beam (North Brook II ECA), and Columbus Turner (Hickory Grove ECA).

Kevin Starr, Cooperative Extension Director, presented the Most Outstanding Club leader Award to Ruby Chapman of the Crouse ECA Club. Mickey Sigmon, Extension and Community Association County Council President, presented the Attendance Award to those members with perfect attendance in increments of five and 10 years.

Inez Carpenter of the Long Shoals ECA was recognized for achieving 15 years of volunteer service. Special guests included Lincoln County School Board Members: George Dellinger, Fred Jarrett and his wife June, as well as Lincoln County Commissioners, Jerry Cochrane and his wife Evelyn, Carroll Mitchem, and Red Cross Director Lou Ann Freshour.

If you would like to know more about the Lincoln County Extension and Community Association, and their connection to community service and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, contact Amy Chilcote, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences at 704-736-8461 or access the web page at www.ces.ncsu.edu/lincoln.

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