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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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