Saturday Evening Guest Speaker

Amy Gallimore

The Sweet Corn Company

Someone once said that you can alter your life by altering your attitude …and this is what The Sweet Corn Company is all about! The Sweet Corn Company was created in memory of Amy Gallmore's grandmother, who left her the legacy of humor and an appreciation for seeing the positive side of life. Amy is the owner of this small company which provides a fun, motivational messages thru stories and experiential activities – proving the theory that laughter is indeed, the best medicine!

Amy has presented her "Laugh It Off" message to numerous college campuses, church organizations, fraternities and sororities, collegiate leadership conferences, health care providers, as well as various professional and corporate organizations. Amy's messages have been described as "inspiring, witty, creative…they leave a lasting impact so you are sure to remember her stories and lessons."

In addition, Amy serves on the Board of Directors for Camp Quality, USA, a national camping program for children with cancer. Amy is also a member of the staff at The University of Tennessee where she is an Extension Specialist for Tennessee 4-H.

Amy received her B.A. in Speech Communications from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and received her Masters Degree in College Student Personnel Administration from The University of Georgia.

Sunday Inspirational Speaker

Allyson McMahan

Allyson McMahan has been part of the 4-H youth development program for more than 17 years. As a member of National 4-H Council’s marketing communications team in Chevy Chase, Md., Allyson works on promoting the 4-H brand, assisting state and county 4-H offices and volunteers with their marketing needs, and organizes efforts around National 4-H Week.

Allyson grew up in 4-H in Cumberland County, N.J. At eight years old, her parents decided to begin a 4-H club for Allyson and her sister, Myriah. Their small family club focused on everything from marine science to conservation. As her older sister moved on to college, Allyson found a place in the county and state-level teen clubs where she improved her public speaking, leadership, and community service project areas.

In 1997, Allyson joined her county 4-H agent on a national advertising campaign to promote 4-H. That campaign answered the question of what to do with her life. As a 1999 graduate of Millville Senior High School in Millville, N.J., Allyson attended The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. where she majored in marketing and government. After graduation in 2003, Allyson served a year in AmeriCorps on the west coast before joining National 4-H Council. She feels lucky to have found her passion at a young age and hopes to continue marketing for the organization that taught her the skills she will use for many years to come.