State Recipes from the Living Well Book

Connecticut

Clam Chowder

Clams are native to the Connecticut shoreline and have been a longtime favorite in recipes. Most are purchased in the marketplace fresh. You can buy them in their shells and clean them at home. Most people opt for shucked clams (opened with outer shell removed), or in containers. Clams should be plump, with clear to opalescent liquid, and a pleasant sea breeze odor. They're delicious baked, fried in batter or added to chowders.

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Extension Educator of the Year

Background

Extension Educator Award was established in 1994 to recognize an Outstanding Extension Educator who conducts outstanding educational programs that demonstrate impact on families. Originally the award was co-sponsored by Dow Brands and Maytag Appliances. Sole sponsorship was assumed from 1998-2003 by Maytag Appliances. In 2001 it became known as the Maytag Extension Educator Award. In 2004, NEAFCS took over the sponsorship of the award.

Award

One award of $500 and a plaque will be awarded. The cash award is to be used for professional improvement or for the development of media and/or support materials for new educational programs. Within one year of receiving the award, a written report summarizing the accomplishments should submitted to the Vice-President for Awards & Recognition to show how the monetary award was used.

Purpose

This award is to recognize a professional Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educator who is conducting outstanding educational programs that demonstrate impact on families. The member is also involved in continued professional improvement activities and is active in professional organizations.

Eligibility

1. Persons who are current members of NEAFCS and have received the Distinguished Service Award and Continued Excellence Award.
2. Applicant is actively involved in professional improvement.
3. Applicant must have a well-planned program with results and accomplishments.
4. Applicant shows leadership in professional associations.
5. Applicant has attended four Annual Sessions.
6. A display at the Showcase of Excellence is required at the Annual Session following the award to show how the monetary award was used.
7. Within one year, a written report will be sent to the Vice President for Awards and Recognition.

Application

Application is to be sent in a notebook with tabs for each of the five areas identified.

1. Complete the On-line Awards Application and submit one printed copy.
2. Vita highlighting Extension career accomplishments and participation in professional organizations (limited to four pages, written in outline form).
3. Three letters from consumers, other Extension faculty, or agencies describing the impact of programs in the community.
4. Letter of support from appropriate state staff or district administration.
5. Supplementary Materials-limit of five (5) pieces.

Judging Criteria 100 Total Points

Entries will be evaluated for outstanding efforts and/or accomplishments in leadership, personal and professional growth and outstanding programs impact families.

1. Program accomplishments-50 points
2. Professional improvement and leadership-30 points
3. Professional association participation-20 points

Procedure

1. Submit one (1) copy of the application notebook for the Extension Educator of the Year Award and letters of support, as listed above, along with the On-line Awards Application to the appropriate affiliate chair by the affiliate due date.
2. There is no limit to the number of applications per affiliate. Affiliate chair will mail all applications postmarked no later that April 1 to Carol Chandler.

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