https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/home daily 1.0 2021-04-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/60675bf166d1bb6f5c7221c7/1617386558845/F59EA6E1-00E7-43AC-8EC6-64F43749D621.jpeg Home - Go forth and do great things! There are so many opportunities in this program to learn and grow personally and professionally. I would highly recommend anyone to take a chance with this program and invest in your future. “Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” -Unknown “Education is the best provision for life’s journey.” -Aristotle https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067556c915769264f42b772/1619757637496/Profile+Picture+%28Moodle%29.jpg Home - WELCOME “Thrive, don’t just exist. Challenge yourself.” My name is Lee Brimmage and I have had the honor to call Eastern North Carolina my home for my entire life thus far. My educational career began at East Carolina University (ECU) where I followed my dreams and pursed a degree in Information and Computer Technology with a minor in Business Administration. I not only walked away with a diploma from ECU, but my passion for sports, recreation, and helping others were greatly enhanced. Fast forward several years, and I have been fortunate enough to be working for North Carolina Cooperative Extension as a 4-H Youth Development Professional for the past seven years. A great opportunity within our organization presented itself in the form of tuition waivers to assist with helping me further my education. As the old adage says, “When opportunity knocks, you better be there to open the door.” I took advantage of this and challenged myself to pursue a Master’s degree at North Carolina State University in the Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Sport Management program. It has proved to be one of the best decisions and experiences of my lifetime. I hope that through my reflections and artifacts you will be able to get a good sense of the growth, challenges, wealth of knowledge, and effectiveness of this exceptional program. https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/resume daily 0.75 2021-04-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a02f5abc9a4f837ae89d/1617404032682/4-H+Clover.png Resume Hyde County 4-H https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a2d3ad6da926f761f4a0/1617404844805/ESP+logo.png Resume The Extension Professionals’ Organization https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6070c085b90863240b782fdd/1618002084443/Beaufort-Hyde_2c_logo.jpg Resume Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606791b5e86fd05efde84dad/1617400271725/NCAE4-HYDP+Awards+Photo.jpg Resume https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a1c571b2824d887433cf/1617404370910/hydecountyLogo_noGreater_horizontalLogo_fullColor.jpg Resume Hyde County Chamber of Commerce https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a05e423dd30e8cb26d1f/1619383218318/NCCooperativeExtension-Extension+logo+only.jpg Resume North Carolina Cooperative Extension https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a289afd81143f9f857ab/1617404573051/PKP.png Resume Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a39bd14ac278e99766dd/1617404837346/HCWA%2BLogo.jpg Resume Hyde County Waterfowl Association https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/contact-me daily 0.75 2021-04-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606df1be58c4960219c98af7/1617818057061/tempImageaaZPZf.jpg Contact Me https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/african-american-families daily 0.75 2021-04-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606cca2e5a8a2163e4d6cef2/1617742444675/257C8A44-5A44-4305-A174-6264B281213D.jpg African American Families Hyde County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606cc9d644ff7e127b978791/1617742432466/tempImageqoru4W.gif African American Families Northeast District Teen Retreat | Beach Cleanup Service Project https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/organizational-behavior-and-leadership daily 0.75 2021-04-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b7242b385b3151651a282/1618514400480/Blackland+Tour+Photo.jpg Organizational Behavior and Leadership Blacklands Tour | Agriculture Program Staff https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b73d716d0fc4cc1a4276f/1617654812321/75C2C3C7-F56A-4022-A3DA-28E5FE0205C5.jpg Organizational Behavior and Leadership 4-H Summer Camp | Team Building Activity 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https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/conceptual-foundations daily 0.75 2021-04-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b29d6a87de131fd2ce197/1617644362071/A89C80C2-20D4-4ABF-AC84-36B797AD0C87.jpg Conceptual Foundations Hyde County 4-H | Dragonfly Detectives Summer Program https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b3e29396ecd718ed6e74b/1617644349892/IMG_5477.JPG Conceptual Foundations Hyde County 4-H | Search and Rescue Program https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/advanced-fiscal-management daily 0.75 2021-04-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b4a9624e7f0457c60d718/1617734251388/tempImage3TNSO7.gif Advanced Fiscal Management Northeast District Teen Retreat | Hands to Service Project https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b4a5ba3e149689b177294/1617734242493/6948FE98-C7AC-44A4-81C9-D619BE8E6184.jpeg Advanced Fiscal Management North Carolina 4-H Congress | Cultural Experience https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/strategic-marketing-management daily 0.75 2021-04-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b7a168eac942f904530b2/1617734122094/80F00BDC-C264-475B-A70B-2C558F722D86.jpeg Strategic Marketing Management Hyde County 4-H | “Meet A Farmer” Field Tour https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b79c7de99506c856b49e3/1617734141568/B8E46A87-1C0D-431B-883C-63491B6067FA.jpeg Strategic Marketing Management Hyde County 4-H | Simply Natural Creamery Tour https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/venue-management-facilities daily 0.75 2021-04-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606cc80b2b3e9b663789144b/1617741869644/50CE818B-6789-4731-A25F-9868589D8F36.jpeg Venue Management - Facilities Hyde County 4-H | “Meet A Farmer” Field Tour https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606cc7a379faa34d67e6e8c5/1617741781567/Aquarium+Tour.JPG Venue Management - Facilities Hyde County 4-H | Aquarium Tour https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/final-reflection daily 0.75 2021-04-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606dee71ad66c02357a91e8b/1619378981274/IMG_8533.jpg Final Reflection - Work-Life Balance Attending Graduate School full-time while also working full-time was a significant challenge for me. The key to creating some kind of harmony between work, school, and life in general is simply to take time for yourself. Not allowing myself to become too overwhelmed to function properly and at my highest-level was important. If and when I got writer’s block, ran out of ideas, or lost my creative flow, I just remembered that it happens to everyone. This was the perfect time for me to pick up that book I had put off reading, go fishing on the lake, play basketball with some friends, catch up with family members, or take a long walk with my favorite songs playing. I did whatever it took to help me get back on track. Creating balance in my life was key to my success in this program. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606dea01174668363c48a0e8/1619378998525/tempImagersspUk.gif Final Reflection - Support It would have been even more difficult to get through this program without the support of my family, my friends, my coworkers, my classmates, my professors, and many others. My work colleague and friend, Matt Barber (pictured left), was a former student in this program that encouraged me to take that leap of faith and join. Our cohort was instrumental in helping me endure the challenging vigors of this program. We all worked on many group assignments together and bounced many ideas off of one another. Also my supervisor at work, Natalie Wayne, has always been supportive of continuing my education and doing what I need to do to get things done. Last but not least, my family, especially my Mom and three sisters, has seen all of the late nights at the kitchen table, witnessed me typing papers while riding in cars, or even missing some family functions to be able to complete assignments. They always graciously supported me through it all. I can’t thank each individual person that has helped me along the way enough! I really appreciate them all! Having a strong support system was extremely valuable on this journey. THANK YOU! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6079efd84c9173295c6871b9/1619495445460/IMG_0944.jpg Final Reflection - Inspiration It takes a little inspiration to not only get me going, but to keep me striving towards my goals. Completing this degree program has meant a lot more to me than I could ever imagine. When I first started this program my Dad, “Big Lee” (second picture below), was excited to see me pursuing another degree and would always tell me to keep up the good work. He was a huge sports fan and when he found out it was at NC State University, the first thing that came to his mind was Jimmy Valvano. “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” He always enjoyed basketball, especially “back in the day” when basketball was better as he would say with a smile. My older brother, Brian (first picture below), still says the same thing too! After all, I’ve always wanted to be like my big brother. I’m just following in his footsteps as he has paved the way and showed me the blueprint for success. The friendly banter that I mentioned earlier was from none other than one of my greatest friends and biggest supporters, Brandon Marshall (pictured right). He was one of the most loyal NC State fans I’ve ever seen in my life and he absolutely loved sports as well. He was a pillar in our community and was responsible for beginning the plans for an athletics complex in Hyde County. Brandon not only inspired me to join in on this project, but he also inspires me today to keep it going. This ballfield project was one of the main reasons I decided that this program would be a perfect fit for me and I’m ecstatic about the future of it. Though neither my Dad or one of my best friends will be here to physically celebrate this achievement with me, I know they’ll be cheering from up above, while my family and friends represent down here. My Dad, “Big Lee” would be proud to see me persevere and achieve another goal, while my awesome friend, Brandon would be excited to see me wearing that red and officially being part of the Wolfpack. Thank you Dad, Mom, Brian, Brandon, and all of my family and friends. Most of all, thank you God! We did it! I love you all and Go PACK! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6087867bb3f6431a2259c622/1619495854167/tempImagev8ftGy.gif Final Reflection - “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” -Proverbs 17:17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6085cacc74c1c971697ebd7d/1619495007919/B825B84B-844F-453A-83ED-9F9DBED10AF9.jpg Final Reflection “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” -Jimmy Valvano https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/core-competencies daily 0.75 2021-04-16 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606deae85104b577419f651e/1617817434413/4-H%2BWork%2BPhoto%2B2.jpg Core Competencies NC 4-H Congress | Honor Club Induction https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067a9c84b304453da62f2ca/1617406837612/D908E183-455F-424D-AE26-0D388B3B564B.jpg Core Competencies Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067ac4e915769264f4a4b30/1617407067995/3DC1A686-8841-48FD-88F4-0319CB82621A.jpg Core Competencies 4-H Summer Camp | Eastern 4-H Center https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067ae215899b6066d7a67e5/1617407656274/AAACE4B6-4B1C-4718-AF4C-EFF537AF8C53.jpeg Core Competencies 4-H Summer Camp | Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/6067adde71b2824d8874ffb5/1617407629591/66504944-6F55-4F5E-B359-3DB1222D7F16.jpeg Core Competencies 4-H Summer Camp | 4-H Eastern Center https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/data-management daily 0.75 2021-04-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b51a5da96b34312743248/1618586467426/03AFB6C9-3700-42AE-B0F2-188173ED81E3.jpeg Data Management NC 4-H Congress | “Feeding Children Everywhere” Service Project https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606b51ef648c816faf7875e2/1617646126194/7DE31110-C9DE-4D03-A38D-21AA29824726.jpg Data Management Hyde County 4-H | Search and Rescue Program (Drones) https://www.leebrimmageprtm.com/operations-and-services daily 0.75 2021-04-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606cb06f0c58bd2d35122b44/1617735942073/268A78F6-0D1B-4081-BC13-4E3277B5041F.jpeg Operations and Services https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60672f3fa46bfa6ea74db08a/t/606cae543fb5937023b54ecd/1617735264752/89573802-927A-4E3B-802E-807086B3238A.jpeg Operations and Services