DNR Law Enforcement Outdoor Education Coordinators Honored by Purdue University

Purdue University’s Extension System has awarded their annual highest honor, “Friend of Extension”, to the DNR Law Enforcement Division’s Outdoor Education Coordinators, Tim Beck and Chris Clark for 2016.  This award is presented to people who assist the Extension System in reaching their goals and mission.

The award was presented during a luncheon on November 3, at Purdue’s Memorial Union.

Extension specialists, Natalie Carroll and Steve McKinley submitted in a nomination, “Tim Beck and Chris Clark have demonstrated exemplary teaching, outreach and engagement with 4-H Shooting Sports volunteers and State 4-H Extension faculty specialists.”

“The impact of the Shooting Sports program and state team that Tim and Chris have developed goes above and beyond”, said Lt. Larry Morrison, Outdoor Education Commander.  “The dedication and commitment demonstrated by these two to organize instructors and coordinate workshops is worthy of this prestigious award.  I am very proud of their accomplishment.”

“My sincere appreciation to Purdue University for recognizing the efforts of Tim and Chris”, said Danny L. East, DNR Law Enforcement Director.  “This is another example of the excellence to service provided by the DNR Law Enforcement Division personnel.”