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| | South Carolina Family and Community Leaders History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23) |
 | | In South Carolina, O.B. Martin, State Superintendent of Education, developed a keen interest in these opportunities for youth, and with the help of Seaman Knapp, who provided the leadership for the early Extension concept, Martin provided opportunities for teachers to participate in training for youth clubs such as corn clubs and tomato clubs. |
 | | The name, South Carolina Association for Family and Community Education was adopted in 1992, and the present name, South Carolina Family and Community Leaders in 1995. |
 | | The purpose of the state organization is to develop, strengthen and correlate the work of the county associations in the state and their efforts to assist people in promoting all interests pertaining to the higher standards of living in homes and communities. |
| www.clemson.edu /fyd/fcl_history.htm (1073 words) |
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