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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Community Partnership Award

Background

As collaborative work is encouraged at all levels of Cooperative Extension, the Community Partnership Award recognizes NEAFCS members for outstanding community partnership efforts in meeting the needs of families through collaboration with group, agencies and consumers.

Award

Two $500 awards given for the collaborative efforts of a NEAFCS member or team of NEAFCS members with one or more groups or agencies in an educational effort to plan, coordinate and implement programs that benefit families. The monetary award is to be used for professional development or for the development of new educational programs to enhance the partnership efforts.

Purpose

The Community Partnership Award recognizes NEAFCS members for their efforts in building community partnerships to meet the educational needs and/or concerns of families.

Eligibility

Application may be submitted by a NEAFCS member or a team of NEAFCS members.
The community partnership effort shall have been conducted within the past three years.
National winner will present a concurrent session at the Annual Session the year the award is received.

Application

Complete the On-line Awards Application and submit one printed copy.
Program outline - limit to five (5) double-spaced typed pages.
1. Description of community partnership
2. Program description
3. Accomplishments/Impacts
4. Role of NEAFCS applicant(s) in partnership
5. Future implications
6. Plan for use of award money
Two letters of support from consumers, Extension faculty, or agencies describing impact of community partnership on families.
Supporting material - limit to five (5) pieces. Please package appropriately for the types of supplemental materials submitted. See suggestions under Communication Awards for specific supplementary materials. Put all materials securely in a three prong folder or binder.

Judging Criteria 100 Points Total

Description of community partnership - 10 points
Program description - 20 points
Accomplishments/Impacts - 20 points
Role of member(s) - 15 points
Future implications - 15 points
Plan for use of award money - 10 points
Support evidence - 10 points

Procedure

Submit one (1) copy of the application package, letters of support, and support materials as listed above for the Community Partnership Award to the appropriate affiliate chair by the affiliate due date.
Affiliate chair will mail the winning application(s) postmarked no later than April 1 to Carol Chandler.

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