Don't lose your credibility. Dale Carnegie's Five Rules for Winning Friends Be genuinely interested in other people. A person without a smiling face must not open shop. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
Many persons call a doctor when all they want is an audience.
Talk in terms of the other person's interest. These awards are given to paid Extension staff members who have advanced volunteerism in Extension through demonstrated skills in the management and administration of a successful volunteer program. Mr. Bob Guinn from Beaufort has been named the 1999 recipient of this award, which includes a paid membership in the Association of Volunteer Administrators and an all expense paid trip to the international AVA conference in Chicago, November 7-10, 1999. Bob was recognized for his efforts with the Greater Beaufort Senior Leadership Program, Leadership Bluffton, and the Beaufort County Family and Community Leaders organization. Four additional award winners have been announced to receive awards in 2000.