Polly Deal of Salisbury Is State's Top Extension Homemaker Volunteer, 1986

From the January-March 1986 issue of Tar Heel Homemakers

Polly Deal, Salisbury, Route 13, was named the state’s top Extension Homemaker volunteer during the annual state council meeting of the North Carolina Extension Homemakers Assn. at the North Raleigh Hilton, Oct. 18-19.

Mrs. Deal accumulated 3,345 volunteer hours, reaching 50,927 with educational information from the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service.

She has held numerous offices in her local EH club and has served as program of work chairman at the district level for the family relationships and safety committees.

As part of her community service, Mrs. Deal worked with Special Olympics, local hospitals, and golden agers. She helped young adults through 4-H, Scouts, and EFNEP programs.

This special recognition is given for one year of volunteer service. As state winner, Mrs. Deal received a plaque presented during the state council awards luncheon.