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NEAFCS

Candidate Application for National Office

Office Applied for: SECRETARY Date: 3/11/2020

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j Samantha I Erin / Kennedy

First Name Middle Name Last Name

/ Extension Agent II, Family and Consumer Sciences I University of Florida/lFAS Extension Wakulla County

Job Title

I 84 Cedar Avenue Work Mailing Address

/ skennedy@ufl .edu Work Email Address

(850) 926-3931 Work Phone/Extension

I. Education Background

BS

N/A Work Fax

Employer

I Crawfordville IFL I 32327 City State/Territory Zip

I imacatluvr@gmail.com Home Email Address

(850) 329-6355 (H) (941) 545-734 7 (C) Home Phone

Majors: Microbiology & Cell Science and Nutritional Sciences Institution: University of Florida Year: 2000

MS

Major: Agricultural Education and Communication Institution: University of Florida Year: 2002

PhD

N/A

II. NEAFCS Experience

Office

N/A

Committee Chair

Awards Ceremony Subcommittee Chair (2020)

Awards Ceremony Subcommittee Vice Chair (2019)

Awards Exhibit Subcommittee Chair (2007-2011)

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Other Assignments representing NEAFCS

Awards Ceremony Committee Member (2018-2020)

Arrangements Committee Member (2018-2019)

Proposa1I Reviewer (2018-2019)

Awards Judge (2016)

Marketing and Promotion Subcommittee Member (2006-2007)

Awards Exhibit Subcommittee Member (2006)

Annual Sessions Attended (list years)

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009,2010, 2011 , 2012, 2016, 2018,2019

Ill. State/Territory Affiliate Experience

Office

Past President (2010-2011, 2015-2016)

President (2009-2010, 2014-2015)

President-Elect (2008-2009 , 2013-2014)

Editor, Living Well News (2006-2009)

South Central District Director (2006-2008)

Website Editor (2006-2020)

Committee Chair

Awards Subcommittee Chair (2018-2020)

Bylaws Committee Chair (2008-2009, 2013-2014)

Committee

Awards Committee Member (2017-2020)

Nominating Committee Member (2006-2008)

Youth Committee Member (2004-2007)

Simply Florida Cookbook Layout & Design Committee Member (2005)

Abstract Review Committee Member (2005)

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to national nominating committee chair (immediate past president).

IV. Non-Association Extension Leadership Assignments (Annual conference committees, search committees, etc.) Assignments: Elected (E) or Appointed (A)

- --Years Name of Activity

2019 Food Safety and Quality

Common Objectives Task Force

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2018 Mary Harrison Professional & Enhancement

Award Committee

2016 County Extension Director (CED) In-Service

Traininq Planninq Team

2016 National Extension Technology Conference (NETC) Planning Team

2016 UF/IFAS Extension FCS Visioning Team

2014-2016 Urban Extension Task Force (Southwest District)

2014 Smith-Lever Planning Committee

2014 Christine Taylor Waddill Professional Enhancement Award Committee

2010-2016 New Faculty Mentor

2008 Christine Taylor Waddill Professional Enhancement Award Committee

2008 Seafood Safety Task Force

2007 Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Task Force

2006-2007 4-H Nutrition Curriculum Task Force

V. Membership/Leadership in Other Organizations (Professional, civic, service, religious or agency related organizations) Organizations, Leadership role

Association Role President

Florida Association of President-Elect Family and Consumer Vice President for Public Affairs

Sciences (FAFCS) Newsletter Editor

Extension Professional Program Book Editor Associations of Florida

(EPAF) Board Member

Chaplain Member Services Committee

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) - Chair

Alpha Delta Chapter Annual Report Committee Chair

Abstract Judge South Central District Director

Biq Bend Hospice Advisory Council Member

Leadership Tallahassee Affiliate Member

Coastal Optimist Club of Member Wakulla County

Kiwanis Club of Bradenton Co-Chair of Agriculture

Committee

Manatee County Chair Government Green Team

Leadership Manatee Participant/Graduate

Junior Leadership Manatee Board Member

Secretary

-Elected or Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Appointed

Years 2020 2019

2009-2013

2009-2014

2010, 2017-2018

2008-2016

2020

2018-2020

2017-2020

2017-2018 2014-2016 2019-2020 2018-2020

2018-2020

2013-2016

2013-2016

2006-2007 2006-2010 2007-2008

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---- -·-- -- - -Board President 2008-2009 - --Past President 2009-2010 ---Website Editor 2009-2019

Healthy Start Coalition Member 2004-2009

Parenting Education Member 2004-2009

Coalition America on the Move Advisory Committee Member 2006-2008

Head Start/Early Head Advisory Committee Member 2004-2007

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VI. Work Experience Other Than Extension

Cash Office Clerk - Randall 's Supermarket (2002-2004)

Cashier/Front Service Clerk- Publix Supermarket (2001-2002)

Graduate Assistant - University of Florida (2000-2002)

Student Assistant - University of Florida (1999-2000)

VII. Awards and Honors

Year On1anization Award Communications Award - Newsletter

(Team Award)

Florida Extension Association Communications Award -

2019 of Family and Consumer Written Press Release Sciences (FEAFCS) Communications Award - Educational

Publication (Team Award)

National Extension Association of Family and 3rd Place - Excellence in Multi-State

Consumer Sciences Collaboration Award

(NEAFCS) - Southern (Team Award) Reqion

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) - Mid-Career Service Award Alpha Delta Chapter

2018 Georgia Extension

Association of Family and Multi-State Collaboration

Consumer Sciences (Team Award)

(GEAFCS) Communications Award -

Florida Extension Association Written Press Release

of Family and Consumer Communications Award - Photograph

Sciences (FEAFCS) Communications Award - Educational Piece

2017 UF/IFAS Extension Mary Harrison Extension Professional &

Administration Enhancement Award

Florida Extension Association DistinQuished Service Award

of Family and Consumer Program of Excellence

Sciences (FEAFCS) (Team Award )

2016 National Extension Association of Family and Distinguished Service Award

Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)

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National Association of Agricultural Awareness and County Agricultural Agents Appreciation Award

2014 (NACAA) (National Finalist)

Florida Association of County Agriculture Awareness and

Agricultural Agents (FACAA) Appreciation Award (Team Award )

Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Program of Excellence

2013 Sciences (FEAFCS)

Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Excellence in Extension Award

(FAFCS) National Extension

Association of Family and Environmental Education Consumer Sciences (Team Award)

(NEAFCS) National Extension

Association of Family and 1st Place - Environmental Education 2012 Consumer Sciences

(NEAFCS) - Southern (Team Award)

Reqion

Florida Extension Association Environmental Education

(Team Award) of Family and Consumer

Communications Award - Educational Sciences (FEAFCS)

Publication Florida Association of Family

and Consumer Sciences New Achiever Award

2010 (FAFCS)

Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Communications Award -

Sciences (FEAFCS) Internet Technology

Florida Extension Association Educational Technoloav 2007 of Family & Consumer

Newsletter Sciences (FEAFCS) 2005 University of Florida IFAS Silver IMAGE Award

Position Statement A. Why would you like to be a candidate for this office?

I have been in Extension for 16 years. I joined NEAFCS in my first year (2004) and in that time, I have been active in both my state affiliate in a number of board and committee roles and in various national committees. I very much enjoy giving back to an association that has done so much to support me in my career as a Family and Consumer Sciences agent and love working with fellow FCS colleagues to help them grow as professionals. I believe the next natural step to continuing serving the association is to serve on the national board. Secretary is a good fit for me at this time since I believe that office provides a terrific opportunity not only to learn more about the inner workings of the association and the board itself, serving as a training ground for future board service, but would also allow me to put my excellent organizational and communication skills to work in support of the association. Also, I previously served twice as the chair of the Bylaws and Handbook committee for the Florida affiliate during my two terms as President-Elect, providing me with experience that would aid me in that role at the national level.

B. If you were elected, what would be your top priority/goal for your term?

If I were elected as Secretary for NEAFCS, my top priority would be to support the other board members and national office staff with their jobs and responsibilities by ensuring that all paperwork, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other duties assigned to the Secretary are completed in a timely , efficient, and accurate way and by streamlining and/or improving on any procedures or processes as appropriate. I would also make it a priority to learn more about the business side of the association and work to support members in any way necessary. As part of the national board, it would also be my responsibility to represent the association and the FCS profession in a professional manner by setting an example of excellence and dedication for other members as well as people outside the association.

Are you willing to be considered as a candidate for a different office? The national nominating committee chair would

contact you first as to your preference and willingness to serve in any other position. Yes xD No D Maybe D Please email one copy of your completed application

to national nominating committee chair (immediate past president).

Are you willing to leave your application on file for three (3)

for office for the next election? Yes xO No D fs in the event of a position vacancy or for reconsideration

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Letters of support and recommendation from the following individuals must accompany the application.

► State Director of Extension (required) ► State Program Leader or immediate supervisor (one required) ► NEAFCS board member or state/territory affiliate president (optional)

Applications are due to the Nat ional Nominating Committee Chair by May 1st.

Please include with your application a high resolution headshot photo f o r the

candidate display at Annual Session.

NEAFCS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action association. NEAFCS values and seeks a diverse membership. There

shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin,

disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Membership is not by invitation. (Strategic Plan 1993-97)

Please email one copy of your completed application to national nominating committee chair (immediate past president).

The Foundation for The Gator Nation

An Equal Opportunity Institution

UF/IFAS Extension PO Box 110210 Dean for Extension Gainesville, FL 32611 352-392-1761 extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu

April 7, 2020 Dear Review Committee: As Dean and Director for the University of Florida IFAS Extension and the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, I fully support and recommend Samantha Kennedy for Secretary of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS). I am confident that Samantha will serve well in this position and will support NEAFCS’s board members and the national office staff efficiently and accurately. Sincerely,

Nick T. Place, Ph.D. Dean for Extension and /Director, Florida Cooperative Extension Service

The Foundation for The Gator Nation An Equal Opportunity Institution

UF/IFAS Extension 1020 McCarty Hall D Michael S. Gutter P.O. Box 110210 Office of the Dean for Extension Gainesville, FL 32611-0210 352-392-1761 msgutter@ufl.edu April 15, 2020 Dear NEAFCS Nominating Committee: It is my pleasure to support Samantha Kennedy’s nomination for the office of Secretary on the NEAFCS national board. I have known Samantha for many years, working with her in many capacities through her Extension work and know her to be a very knowledgeable educator and dedicated professional. She has served in a variety of service and leadership roles, both in the UF/IFAS Extension system and in her professional associations, including the Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FEAFCS), the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FAFCS), and Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP). Samantha has served as Florida affiliate president twice and has chaired several committees and subcommittees at both the state and national levels. She has continuously demonstrated a willingness to lend her time, expertise, and skills in support of her FCS colleagues. Samantha’s attention to detail, proficiency with a variety of electronic communications, and excellent organizational skills would make her an asset as NEAFCS Secretary. She has served in this capacity before in other organizations and has chaired the Florida affiliate’s Bylaws and Handbook committee twice during her two terms as President-Elect, providing her with useful experience that will help her in that role at the national level. During her Extension career, Samantha has earned a number of awards and honors at the state, regional, and national levels, signifying both her good work and the esteem in which she is held by her peers. Many of these are team awards, reflecting her ability to work well with others. Samantha’s record of service and leadership reveal her passion for and dedication to the Family and Consumer Sciences profession. She is always encouraging and supportive of her colleagues and enjoys watching them succeed as new professionals. All these attributes would make her an asset to the NEAFCS national board. For these reasons, I strongly support Samantha’s nomination for the office of Secretary. Sincerely,

Michael S. Gutter, PhD Associate Dean for Extension State Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development, Families and Communities Florida Cooperative Extension Service

The Foundation for The Gator Nation An Equal Opportunity Institution

IFAS Extension 155 Research Road

Northwest District Director Quincy, FL 32351

850-875-7137

March 12, 2020

Support letter for Ms. Samantha (Sam) Kennedy

This letter is in strong support of Ms. Samantha (Sam) Kennedy, for the position of

Secretary for the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

(NEAFCS). I serve as the Northwest District Extension Director where my duties are to

hire and do appraisals for all of my county Faculty.

Sam serves UF/IFAS Extension as the Family & Consumer Sciences county faculty

member for Wakulla County where she is developing a good clientele base after moving

from a county in south Florida Extension. We are glad to have her on our team of FCS

county faculty teaching individually and in a team. Sam currently serves as president in

the state association of the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

(FAFCS).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Pete Vergot III, Ph.D.

Professor and Northwest District Extension Director

April 14, 2020

Dear NEAFCS Nominating Committee:

It is my pleasure to support Samantha Kennedy’s nomination for the office of Secretary on the NEAFCS

national board. I have known Samantha for many years, working with her in many capacities through

her Extension work and know her to be a very knowledgeable educator and dedicated professional.

She has served in a variety of service and leadership roles, both in the UF/IFAS Extension system and in

her professional associations, including the Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer

Sciences (FEAFCS), the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FAFCS), and Epsilon Sigma

Phi (ESP). She has served as Florida affiliate president twice and has chaired a number of committees

and subcommittees at both the state and national levels. She has continuously demonstrated a

willingness to lend her time, expertise, and skills in support of her FCS colleagues.

Samantha’s attention to detail, proficiency with a variety of electronic communications, and excellent

organizational skills would make her an asset as NEAFCS Secretary. She has served in this capacity

before in other organizations and has chaired the Florida affiliate’s Bylaws and Handbook committee

twice during her two terms as President-Elect, providing her with useful experience that will help her in

that role at the national level.

During her Extension career, Samantha has earned a number of awards and honors at the state,

regional, and national levels, reflecting both her exceptional work and the esteem in which she holds by

her peers. Many of these are team awards, reflecting her ability to work well with others.

Samantha’s record of service and leadership reflect her passion for and dedication to the Family and

Consumer Sciences profession. She is always encouraging and supportive of her colleagues and enjoys

watching them succeed as new professionals. All of these attributes would make her an asset to the

NEAFCS national board.

For all of these reasons, I strongly support Samantha’s nomination for the office of Secretary.

Sincerely,

Melanie Thomas FEAFCS President UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, Director