“LEARNING , LEADING , SERVING”

CONNECTION

VOLUME 15, I SSUE 1 · FEBRUARY 2011

Inside this issue: • Tours • Hands On • Learning Sessions • Schedule of Events • Registration • UK Corner

KEHA State Meeting May 9-12, 2011

Holiday Inn & Sloan Convention Center

FROM THE TOP. . . . .  ALICE BROWN, PRESIDENT  

Greetings to all,  

      My hope is that this newsletter finds all well with each of you and that your “new year” is off to a wonderful beginning. 

      As this is being written, I have once again waited for another snow to fall.  I have not been disap‐pointed!  The snow has come but we will not be discouraged for as they say “spring is just around the corner.”   

      I know some of you are already thinking and making plans for spring.  We hope those plans    include attending the 2011 KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green.  As you look through this newslet‐ter, you will see that the planning committee has done a wonderful job in preparation for your atten‐dance.   We are excited and hope you will be also! 

      As I traveled across Kentucky this year, I had the pleasure of visiting with many of you.  Along with that I also learned a lot about the history of Ken‐tucky.  I hope that in the past months you have had the opportunity to learn and share the history of KEHA.  Whether we are studying the history of Ken‐tucky or KEHA, it is always fascinating to learn how our present came about as a result of our past.   

      Looking back is always good but we as members of KEHA must continue to look forward to our     future.  We began as a “need for families” and    although those needs may have changed, there is still a need for “sharing our knowledge with others, thus broadening our lives, and lifting household tasks above the commonplace.”  

Alice Brown, President

This issue of KEHA Connection shares details about our upcoming KEHA State Meeting. Please read all the information and make plans to attend. Here are a few special notes from the planning committee: • The Tuesday evening banquet will cele-

brate our theme. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to wear an outfit that cele-brates his or her favorite era or genre of music — from the era of swing to poodle skirts to country and western attire to disco — the possibilities are limited only by your imagination!

• Tuesday learning sessions will feature something new—a “learning session on the move.” Read more on page 4.

• New to the schedule this year is a tea luncheon on Wednesday, May 11. Regis-tration will be limited due to room capacity. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear their favorite international dress or outfit. Make this international day by wearing your favorite outfit to the ACWW breakfast, tea luncheon, and throughout the day.

Susan Hansford, 1st Vice President

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Tour 1—Hobson House Tea & Tour—$55 Depart hotel: 1:30 pm Expected return: 5:30 pm

Bowling Green’s Historic Landmark has been restored to its original splendor and is listed on the National Register. A living museum, Riverview is an elegant interpretation of a Victorian home of the 1860‐1890 period. Enjoy tea and refreshments during a presen-tation from a local homemaker. The tour of the Hobson House examines the life and work of the Hobson Family and their domestic laborers. Also included in this tour is a presen-tation of the history and significance of Foun-tain Square in downtown Bowling Green and a narrated tour of the Bowling Green area.

Minimum: 30 Maximum: 50

Tour 2—Duncan Hines Diner Car - $74 Depart hotel: 6:30 pm Expected return: 9:00 pm

Step back in time with a presentation of the history and significance of Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green. Then depart for the L&N Depot where you will get a tour of Historic Rail Park which displays a 1911 L&N Presidential office car, a 1921 L&N Railroad Post Office Car, a 1949 Pullman Stan-dard dining car, a 1953 Luxury Pullman sleeper and a Chessie Class Caboose. Another rare addition being restored is a 1953 E8A Diesel Locomotive. Enjoy a deliciously catered dinner in the Duncan Hines Diner Car located at the L&N Depot while being entertained with the sweet sounds from a barbershop quartet.

Minimum: 30 Maximum: 48

Tours—May 9, 2011

2011 KEHA State Board Elections The following positions are slated for election at the 2011 KEHA State Meet-ing: 1st Vice President; Treasurer; Envi-ronment, Housing & Energy Chairman; Food, Nutrition & Health Chairman; and Lead-ership Development Chair-man. The duties for these positions are outlined in the KEHA Bylaws. Nomination forms are located in the KEHA Manual, Appendix Section.

► Credentials should be sent by certi-fied mail to the KEHA Secretary, Brenda Hammons, 110 Vista Court, Stanford, KY 40484. ► Credentials must be postmarked by April 9, 2011 (thirty days prior to the KEHA Annual Meeting).

Lodging Information

The primary hotel is the Holiday Inn University Plaza which is connected to the Sloan Convention Center. The rates are $115+tax (1-2 people) and $125+tax (3-4 people). Reservations may be made by calling (800) 465-4329 or (270) 745-0088 and requesting the KEHA group rate.

A block of rooms is available at the Hilton Garden Inn, which is located directly across from the Sloan Convention Center The rate is $109+tax for 1-4 people and reservations may be made by calling (270) 781-6778.

In addition, the Hampton Inn located at 233 Three Springs Road is offering a special rate for KEHA. To receive the rate of $74.99 (plus 13% tax), call (270) 842-4100 and ask for the KEHA group rate.

Tour offerings will be confirmed or cancelled based upon registrations received as of April 7, 2011.

Please send your registration early to insure tour participation.

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Hands On Activities Monday, May 9, 2011— 4-8 p.m.

Presented by the Mammoth Cave Area

Monogram Wall Hanging 90 minutes; Cost: $10 Create your very own personalized décor using an artist canvas and the technique of stenciling.

Stenciled Wall Hanging 120 minutes; Cost: $10 Create a simple wall hanging using images stacked to give dimension. Great for doors or to use with wreaths.

Inspirational Tiles 60 minutes; Cost: $10 Have you wanted to add personal touches to your décor so that your personal style shows through the design? Join us as we make a vinyl word tile that will add a little style or flavor to your home.

Button Ring 60 minutes; Cost: $4 If you are tired of the jewelry from the jew-elry store, why not branch out and create a ring of your design using buttons?

Desk Chalkboard 60 minutes; Cost: $5 Need a message board at your finger tips? You will learn about chalk board paint and how to embellish using stencils, stickers, or vinyl.

Color photos online at

www.keha.org

Polymer Clay Pen 60 minutes; Cost: $2 Polymer clay pens are fun and easy to make. This class will teach you how to create fun gifts that are useful as well as cute.

Modge Podge Monogram Plate 60 minutes; Cost: $5 From a plain charger plate to some-thing uniquely yours. Learn how to paint and monogram a plate in a few easy steps.

Card Assortment (5 cards) (Birthday, Thank You, Baby, Wed-ding, Gift Card Holder) 60 minutes; Cost: $10 Say something special to someone with a card that you create from the heart. You’ll learn how to make and decorate 5 cards.

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Tuesday Morning 10:00 – 11:15 Significant Leadership Traits - Leadership can be seen all around us. It is important for every person to have a strong understanding of what leadership is, what good leadership looks like and how it can vary between genders. Learning about leadership will make you much more effective the next time it is your turn to lead in Extension Home-makers and beyond. Presenters: Kris Ricketts, Assistant Extension Professor, Leadership Development; and Melissa Goodman, Hickman County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. What Women Should Know about Money– Planning for Life’s Major Events - Our financial

needs change based on our life events. Throughout life, many women will experience life events which present new financial cir-cumstances. Learn the financial basics that you need to know to navigate your personal financial situation from marriage to widow-

hood and many stages in between. Presenter Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Extension Professor, Family Financial Management. Maximum: 30 attendees. Travel Across the U.S. with Healthy Eating – This session will feature healthy recipes as partici-pants take an imaginary trip across the United States experiencing recipes developed by family and consumer sciences agents from various states. Cooking demon-strations and taste testing of these wonderful dishes will be part of the fun. Presenters: Donna Fry-man, Fleming County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences; Debra Cotterill, Mason County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences; and Sally Mineer, Lewis County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Cost: $5.00

Tuesday

Learning Session on the Move

Center for Courageous Kids—For the past three years, the 4-H Youth Development program of work has included the Center for Courageous Kids in Scotts-ville, Kentucky. The Center is a camp designed specifi-cally for children living with medical challenges who cannot attend a traditional camp. The 168-acre facility offers an uplifting experience for children living with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The child and his/her family members attend the state of the art facility at no cost to them. The learning session on the move will allow KEHA members to tour the facility, learn about the 2 types of programs they offer and see first-hand this magnificent center that has touched the lives of more than 7,000 children and family members from 29 states and Canada. Departures: 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. If all morning sessions reach maximum capacity, an afternoon departure may be offered. Cost: $5 (fees collected will be donated to the Center)

Support the Center for Courageous Kids— A Challenge from the Mammoth Cave Area The Mammoth Cave Area has issued a chal-lenge to all areas to match or exceed their current donation drive for the Center for Courageous Kids. The most useful donations are monetary contribu-tions and gift cards. A list of needed sports equip-ment was shared with area presidents by Arlene Skaggs, Mammoth Cave Area President, at the November KEHA State Board meeting. Within the Mammoth Cave Area, counties have been challenged to contribute $50 in cash or gift cards. Contributions will be collected and brought to the KEHA State Meeting for a special presentation to the Center staff. Join the Mammoth Cave Area in showing your support for this unique camp that’s changing the lives of children. A special table will be set-up for collecting donations near the KEHA registration tables on Tuesday, May 10. Donations will be presented at the banquet on Tuesday evening.

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Tuesday Afternoon 3:00-4:15 (cont’d)

Life Story: How Your History Can Help You - Regardless of how well you think you may know someone, nobody knows a person’s history better than the person who lived it. This is because we experience a multitude of significant events and transitions throughout our life that shape our story and make us who we are. Life story also influences behavior and decisions. To examine our story, we better understand where we have come from and where we are going. It is important to make oppor-tunities to document and share your story with others. Recording and sharing life story and health history promotes supportive relationships, brain health, well-being, and legacy. The purpose of this training is to introduce you to and get you excited about an upcoming Homemaker program, called Life Story: How Can Your History Help You. This program is being designed to teach club members why it is important and how it can be fun to docu-ment life story and health history. Presenter: Amy Hosier, Assistant Professor/Extension Family Life Specialist. Women Helping Women Worldwide - Have you ever thought about how your life is like women’s lives in other countries? Do you like the idea of helping women and children on another continent have an opportunity to attend school? Well, KEHA

members have a window on women throughout the world through the KEHA Interna-tional Chairman and their work with the Kentucky Acad-emy kindergarten in Ghana. This session will showcase KEHA work in the village of Adjeikrom where children are benefitting from an improved

school facility, school meal, parent volunteer pro-gram, and curriculum development. Going global is one way KEHA is meeting needs in the 21st Cen-tury and moving the world toward realization of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Presenters: Linda Heflin, KEHA International Chair-man; Janet Tietyen Mullins, Associate Extension Professor; and Johnson County Extension Home-makers.

Tuesday Morning 10:00 – 11:15

It’s a Circus – Parliamentary procedure for the “Ring Master”, “Dealing with the Clowns”, “Juggling Act”, “Magician”, and more. Presenter: KEHA Parliamen-tarian Barbara Brown. Maximum: 48 attendees. KEHA 101 – Do you know what the acronyms ACWW, VSU, and NVON mean? Have you won-dered why you collect coins and fill out reports? This session will provide an overview of KEHA beginning with a brief history and concluding with emphases for the coming year. You’ll play a game of KEHA trivia while learning about programs, deadlines and the structure of the organization. Presenters: Alice Brown, KEHA President and Kim Henken, KEHA State Advisor. Maximum: 75 attendees.

Tuesday Afternoon 3:00-4:15

What Women Should Know about Money—Planning for Life’s Major Events Repeat—see page 4 for description Presenter Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Extension Professor, Family Financial Management. Maximum: 30 attendees. Influencing Others with the Stories You Tell - Effective leaders have learned that good illustrations can make a point stick. Stories can be used to train, mentor, and coach others. After this session, you will be able to effectively tell your Extension homemaker story and will understand the importance of telling that story to others. Presenters: Steve Isaacs, Extension Professor; and Kenna Knight, Pendleton County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Holly, Jolly Green Holiday - During the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans produce an extra 1 million tons of trash per week. Learn how to reduce the amount of trash you generate by making small changes in your holiday habits. Presenter: Jill Harris, Todd County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Gardening the Easy Way - Learn tips and tricks to great gardening without the back breaking work. The session will share information about ergonomic tools, tricks to making things easier, and a bit about acces-sible gardening. Edible landscaping will also be included. Presenter: Carol Schreiber, Warren County Extension Agent for Horticulture.

Notice: Late fees will apply for registrations with

a USPS postmark after April 7. Any registration with a USPS postmark

after April 23 will be returned.

This is necessary to allow processing time

for workshops, tours and learning sessions.

Thank You

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Wednesday Afternoon 3:15-4:30 Understanding Generational Differences - Do your grandchildren look at you like you have three heads sometimes? Understanding each genera-tion’s characteristics and values allow us to develop strong relationships with people younger and older than us. Learn how each generation was shaped and molded which can reduce conflict and create better understanding and relationships at home, work, or community activities. Presenters: Ken Culp, 4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist; and Rosie Allen, Gallatin County Exten-sion Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Maximum: 50 attendees. Extension Homemakers Support Military Fami-lies - The session will showcase the complete KEHA program by the same title and will demon-strate the many activities that can spin off from the KEHA lesson material. A western Kentucky mili-tary family will be our guest. Presenter: Carole Gnatuk, Extension Specialist. Alexander and the Great Berry Patch - Repeat—see previous listing for description Presenter: Linda J. Hawkins, Butler County Home-maker. Maximum: 60 attendees. The New Health Reform Law: What it Means for Kentuckians - Last July, Kentucky Voices for Health released The New Health Reform Law: What It Means for Kentuckians, an issue brief released to help Kentuckians understand the health reform law. This session will provide an overview of provisions that help Kentuckians and walk through a basic timeline of what will happen when under the new law. Presenter: Jodi Mitchell, Executive Director, Kentucky Voices for Health.

Wednesday Morning 8:00-9:15 Power of Motivation – Motivation, as a concept, explains why people think and behave the way they do. In order to have personal or organizational success one must recognize key concepts that motivate behavior to meet needs and desires. Come learn how to utilize the power of motivation for your club and com-munity. Presenters: Janet Johnson, Allen County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, and Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. A Matter of Balance, Managing Concerns about Falls - A Matter of Balance is a program that works to help participants view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and reduce risks of falling through self and home evaluation. This session is an introduc-tion to the program and information on how to attend a class or even become a coach. Presenter: Nicole Peritore, Extension Coordinator, Health Education through Extension Leadership. Maximum: 25 atten-dees. Alexander and the Great Berry Patch - Fruits, vege-tables now berries, author Linda J. Hawkins shares information, recipes and hands on project giving tips and information for sharing with you and your family. The health benefits of berries are main stream news… allow this time of learning to increase your families knowledge for many years of happier healthier living. Presenter: Linda J. Hawkins, Butler County Home-maker. Maximum: 60 attendees. Handling Difficult Situations - Conflict is inevitable in our lives. Some of us believe that there are only two options when conflict arises. We must either roar like a lion and impose our will or back off like a sheep and give in. Neither choice is the answer. Thank goodness we have another option. We can work to understand what others are communicating and we can learn to understand ourselves better and how effective commu-nication results in better relationships. Presenter: Jeanne Davis, Extension Regional Program and Development Coordinator. Maximum: 30 attendees.

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Byron Crawford to Speak at KEHA Banquet

A Kentucky author and member of the Ken-tucky Journalism Hall of Fame will be the keynote speaker at the Tuesday evening KEHA Banquet. Byron Crawford’s career as a journalist and broad-caster has included time at WAKY and WHAS radio stations in Louisville; WCKY radio in Cincinnati; host and producer of “SideRoads” on WHAS television; host of KET’s Kentucky Life for the show’s first five seasons; and nearly three decades as the Courier-Journal’s “Kentucky Columnist.” He’s written three books of Kentucky stories and is currently at work on his fourth. Byron will share his stories with KEHA during the Tuesday evening banquet and will have books avail-able for purchase and signing.

Wednesday Afternoon 3:15-4:30 (cont’d) Master Clothing Volunteer Program—Celebrating 20 Years and Moving Forward - 2010 marked the 20th anniversary for the Kentucky Master Volunteer in Clothing Construction Program. The program has grown each year and it’s volunteers continue to share their sewing skills and knowledge with fellow Exten-sion homemakers, 4-H, and other groups across the Commonwealth. Join Marjorie Baker, State MCV Coordinator and Linda Heaton, retired University of Kentucky Clothing and Textiles specialist as they reminisce and highlight the program’s successes. Presenters: Linda Heaton, retired Extension Special-ist; and Marjorie Baker, Extension Associate. Deep Breathing, Meditation, and Stretching Exer-cise for Stress Relief and Flexibility – Through participation in this program, participants will increase their awareness of exercise safety principals. Learn how to safely implement simple meditation tech-niques, deep breathing, and basic standing and seated stretching exercises. With practice of the simple exercises learned, you’ll increase physical activity levels, flexibility, and will know how to release stress and tension when needed. Presenter: Lynn Blankenship, Metcalfe County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Maximum: 25 attendees.

Did you know?

• The January 2011 issue of Kentucky Living magazine included an article about UK’s Ovarian Cancer Screening Program, acknowledging KEHA’s role in establishing the pro-gram and continued fundraising efforts.

• Cultural arts demonstrations will again be part of the KEHA State Meeting. Contact your area president if you would like to demonstrate your skill & talent.

• The KEHA Manual was completely revised in summer 2010. If your manual has any pages with a date at the bottom earlier than June or July 2010, check www.keha.org for updated pages.

• The KEHA website is frequently updated to provide information for you!

• Photos and the order form for KEHA merchandise is available on the KEHA website. Se-lect “marketing items” in the left menu.

• The 2011 National Volunteer Outreach Network Conference is scheduled for July 19-21 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Additional information, including the registration form, is available at www.nvon.org under “Events.”

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2011 KEHA ANNUAL STATE MEETING Holiday Inn University Plaza and Sloan Convention Center

Bowling Green, Kentucky (Times listed are Central Daylight Time)

MONDAY, MAY 9 See pages 2 and 3 for tour offerings & times 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Early Registration Holiday Inn University Plaza 4 pm – 8 pm Hands- On Activities Salon A-C Holiday Inn TUESDAY, MAY 10 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration Sloan Convention Center Voting Delegate Sign-In Sloan Convention Center 8:00 am – 10:00 am Silent Auction Check-In Ballroom B Homemaker Showcase Set-Up Ballroom B 9:00 am Learning Session on the Move: Center for Courageous Kids 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Trade Show Opens Sloan Convention Center KEHA Merchandise Store Sloan Convention Center 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Cultural Arts Check-In Ballroom B 10:15 am Learning Session on the Move: Center for Courageous Kids 10:00 am – 11:15 am Seminars- Session 1 Sloan Convention Center 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Silent Auction Open Ballroom B Homemaker Showcase Open 11:30 am Learning Session on the Move: Center for Courageous Kids LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Officer & Chairmen Training Sessions Sloan Convention Center 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Seminars- Session 2 Sloan Convention Center 6:30 pm Opening Session Banquet Ballroom C & D WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 7:30 am – 9:00 am ACWW Breakfast Sloan Convention Center 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration Sloan Convention Center 8:00 am – 9:00 am Voting Delegate Sign In Sloan Convention Center 8:00 am – 9:15 am Seminars- Session 3 Sloan Convention Center 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Cultural Arts Viewing Ballroom A Silent Auction Bidding Ballroom B Homemaker Showcase Ballroom B 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Trade Show Sloan Convention Center 9:00 am – 4:00 pm KEHA Merchandise Store Sloan Convention Center 9:30 am – 11:30 am Business Meeting Ballroom D 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Luncheon Ballroom C or LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Educational Chairmen Training Sessions Sloan Convention Center 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Master Farm Homemaker Guild Business Meeting Sloan Convention Center 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Seminars- Session 4 Sloan Convention Center 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cultural Arts Check-Out Ballroom A Pick Up & Pay- Silent Auction Ballroom B Pick Up Showcase Display Ballroom B 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Master Farm Homemaker Banquet Ballroom C (or dinner on your own) 7:30 pm General Session Ballroom D THURSDAY, MAY 12 8:00 am Awards Banquet Ballroom C & D

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REGISTRATION - DUE April 7, 2011 Full- $30.00 $__________ One Day - $20.00 $__________ Late Fee - $15.00 (US Postal Mark after April 7) $__________ Meals Tues. Banquet—$24 $__________ Wed. ACWW Breakfast—$18 $__________ Luncheon—$24.50 $__________ MFH Banquet—$25 $__________ Thu. Awards Breakfast—$16 $__________

Tee Shirts Size ___ Quantity ___ @ $10.00 $__________

Hands On Sessions Monogram Wall Hanging $10.00 _______ Inspirational Tiles $10.00 _______ Stenciled Wall Hanging $10.00 _______ Button Ring $4.00 _______ Desk Chalkboard $5.00 _______ Modge Podge Monogram Plate $5.00 _______ Polymer Clay Pen $2.00 _______ Card Assortment (5 cards) $10.00 _______

Learning Session - Travel Across the U.S. $5.00 _______

Learning Session on the Move—Center for Courageous Kids Indicate 1st and 2nd choice for departure time. ___ 9 a.m. ___ 10: 15 a.m. ___ 11:30 a.m. $5.00 _______ Check this box if you would be interested in an afternoon session if all morning sessions have reached capacity.

Tours Circle and total Hobson House Tea & Tour $55.00 $____________ Duncan Hines Diner Car $74.00 $____________

OVERALL TOTAL $ ___________

Check all that apply: ___ County President ___ UK Specialist ___ Area Officer ___ KY/ACWW ___ KEHA Board ___ MFH Guild ___ Agent ___ 1st Time Attendee ___ Member ____Other ___ Voting Delegate for ____________________County

Session I-Tuesday, May 10, 10:00-11:15 am ___ Significant Leadership Traits ___ What Women Should Know about Money ___ Travel Across the U.S. with Healthy Eating $5.00 ___ It’s a Circus ___ KEHA 101

___ Power of Motivation ___ A Matter of Balance-Managing Concerns about Falls ___ Alexander and the Great Berry Patch ___ Handling Difficult Situations

KEHA STATE ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION FORM “Homemakers-Rockin’ to the Beat” ▪ May 9-12, 2011 ▪ Bowling Green, Kentucky

Session II-Tuesday, May 10, 3:00-4:15 p.m.

Session III-Wednesday, May 11, 8:00-9:15

Please select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices with a 1, 2, or 3 for each session

If you would like to receive confirmation of your registra-tion and session enrollment, please enclose a self-

addressed, stamped envelope with your registration.

Any LATE registration forms with a USPS postmark after April 23 will be returned

FOR KEHA TREASURER USE ONLY: Date received: ____________ Check number: _____________ Amount: ________________________

Mail to: Marena Nelson, KEHA Treasurer, 961 Stephens Branch Road Martin, Kentucky 41649-7845

Make checks payable to: KEHA

Please check the Officer and Chairman trainings you plan to attend Officers& Chairmen-May 10 1:00-2:30 pm Educational Chairmen-May 11 1:30-3:00 pm ___ President ___ Treasurer ___ Cultural Arts & Heritage ___ 4-H/Youth Development ___ Vice Pres. (1st & 2nd) ___ Food, Nutrition & Health ___ International ___ Management & Safety ___ Secretary ___ Family & Individual Dev. ___ Leadership Development ___ Environment, Housing & Energy

Name Address County Special Diet Phone ( ) Email

___ What Women Should Know about Money ___ Influencing Others with the Stories You Tell ___ Holly, Jolly Green Holiday ___ Gardening the Easy Way ___ Life Story: How Your History Can Help You ___ Women Helping Women Worldwide

Session IV-Wednesday, May 11, 3:15-4:30

___ Understanding Generational Differences ___ Extension Homemakers Support Military Families ___ Alexander and the Great Berry Patch ___ The New Health Care Reform Law: What it Means for Kentuckians ___ Master Clothing Volunteers: Celebrating 20 Years and Moving Froward ___ Deep Breathing, Meditation and Stretching Exercise

Greetings from Erikson Hall and the UK Campus.  As I am writing this, snow is again visible on‐campus.  It’s been ever‐present since early December, and has us looking forward to the spring days ahead.  The School of Human Environmental Sciences faced continuing state budget challenges in 2010, but celebrated many successes.  Our faculty and Extension professionals secured our highest level of grant funding to‐date, nearly $5.5 million to     support research and outreach programs.  Our student enrollment experienced a surge this fall, and we now have  960 undergraduates and 85 graduate students in our programs.  Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension again summarized impacts of our programs through our county profiles.  I encourage you to read the Building Strong Families profile for your county to see how FCS Extension is impacting your community.  The profiles are available through your county office or online at www.ca.uky.edu/hes.   

We are working to enhance our communications with clientele through social media and our website.  Are you on Facebook?  We would love for you to become a fan of the School of Human Environmental Sciences (HES).  We share posts multiple times each week with news about the School of HES, Family and Consumer Sciences Exten‐sion, our students, alumni, and KEHA.  Several of our departments and special projects have Facebook pages as well, and we have a few new and enhanced websites.  Visit our “Join Us” page at www.ca.uky.edu/hes/joinus for an updated listing  

As spring approaches, I encourage you to take a few moments to consider the many ways that KEHA impacts lives both locally and globally.  From the volunteer service hours in your communities to the impact your contributions have made in Adjeikrom, Ghana for the Kentucky Academy, you truly are improving the quality of life by learning, leading and serving.  I look forward to seeing you in Bowling Green at the 2011 KEHA State Meeting.  

Best wishes, Ann Vail,

Director, School of Human Environmental Sciences and Assistant Director, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

KENTUCKY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS ASSOCIATION