2015 AEHC Annual State Meeting
“AEHC – Marching Into The Future”
Hot Springs Convention Center
June 2-4, 2015
Schedule and Overview of Meeting
Classes: All classes are repeated a second time. It is necessary to pre-register for all classes on the
registration form.
Tuesday, June 2 – Again . . . Red Day. Everyone wear their AEHC shirts all day! Show your
Pride and Support of AEHC
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration (lobby)
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Silent Auction – Room 209
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Curtain Calls – Room 209
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info/Sales Room open – Closed 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. -- Room 206
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Craft Show (lobby)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Opening Session – Horner Hall
50-year, 60-year, 70-year and plus Member Recognition
How To Classes – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Peggy Smith, Chair, Saline County
 Piecing Together the Grant Application – Dr. Judy Robison and Kris Rutherford (Grants Officers)
 How To Garden in Everything – Johnette Jinks (EH member from Union County)
 How To Cook Arkansas – Leigh Bullington, FCS Agent, Cross County
 How To Record Your Family’s Oral History – Kris Elliott, FCS Agent, Saline County
 Deskercise – LaVona Traywick, Dr. Lisa Washburn and Lauren Copeland
 How To Judge Quilts and Textiles At Your County Fair – Mary Ann Hart, _____ County
 A Preppers First Steps – Jo Ann Vann, FCS Agent, Clark County
How To Classes, Repeated from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Curtain Calls – Room 209
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction – Room 209
Creative Skills Classes -- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Marnette Reed, Jefferson County
 Christmas Snow Man ($5) – Veronica Terry, Johnson County, Room
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Keepsake Box ($5) – Brenda Robinson, Jefferson County, Room
Bean Bag Santa Claus ($6) – Debbie James, Jefferson County, Room
Finger Crochet T-Shirt (no charge), Margaret Kinley, Lonoke County
Large Flower Pin Cushion ($3) – Peggie Barbaree, Jefferson County
Creative Skills Classes, Repeated from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction – Room 209
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Curtain Calls – Room 209
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
5:00 p.m.
Craft Show closes
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Game night (Horner Hall) Chair Paula Resch, Sebastian County
Wednesday, June 3
8:00 a.m. – Registration in Information Room (Room 206)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info/Sales Room open – Closed 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. -- Room 206
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting -- DeSoto Room, Austin Hotel
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Craft Show (lobby)
Subject Matter Classes -- 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. -- Bettye Johnson, Jefferson County, Chair
 Where To Travel In Arkansas – Jessica Ledbetter, Arkansas Parks and Tourism
 iDriveAR – Safety – Survive Travel – Danny Straessle, Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department
 Decorate With Burlap – Anna Goff, FCS Agent, Washington County and 4-H Members Abigail and
Isabella Norsworthy
 Communications in Today’s World – Kimberly Magee, University of Arkansas Cooperative
Extension Service
 Stress and How It Effects Your Life – Dr. Lisa Washburn and Rebecca Simon, University of
Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
 Apps You Can Use! – Amy Cole, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
 Stretching Dollars – Your Vehicle -- Linda Chappell, FCS Agent, Washington County and a local
mechanic to answer your questions.
Subject Matter Classes, Repeated at 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. –
11:15 a.m. Rehearsal for Awards Luncheon (All award recipients to Horner Hall.)
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon – Horner Hall
Scholarship Awards
Project Book Awards
Cultural Arts Exhibit Awards
Education Classes – 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Karen Bell Fox, Cleveland County, Chair
 So You Want To See Your Name In The Paper Or Understanding The Who, What, When, Where,
Why and How Of It -- Eva Marie Pearson, former editor, Accent
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Dressing Beautifully For Your Age and Size – Local Fashion Experts
iPhoneography – Kevin Quinn, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Making EHC Relevant In Today’s World – Round Table Discussion with Moderator, FCS Agents
Pam Pruett, Shea Wilson, Dianna Bowen and Susan Pickle
Making Your Bylaws and Standing Rules Work For You – Bobby Hall, University of Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service
Positive Influences Are Contagious -- Dr. Lynda Wilson, University of Arkansas Cooperative
Extension Service and UALR Emeritus
As Easy As 1, 2, 3, . . . Declutter And Organize Your Home – Mary Ann Kizer, FCS Agent, Jefferson
County
Education Classes, Repeated at 3:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction, Room 209
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Curtain Calls, Room 209
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
5:00 p.m.
Craft Show closes
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Talent Show. One act/talent will come from each county. Singing, dancing,
reading poems, skits; whatever the best talent in your county would be.
How To Classes Content
Piecing Together The Grant
Application
Dr. Judy Robison, Distinguished Grants Officer and Kris
Rutherford, S.P. Pre-Award Grants Officer, Office of Sponsored
Programs, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
This class will make you aware of what grants are used for, how you might be eligible for a grant, how to
apply, and if awarded a grant how to use it.
How To Garden In Everything
Johnette Jinks, EHC member, Union County
Learn to garden above ground in raised beds and/or pots, pans, chairs, pallets, etc. You can grow
vegetables in any kind of container. Come learn some ways that Johnette has used. More importantly,
use your imagination to discover ways you can garden.
How to Cook Arkansas
Leigh Bullington, FCS Agent, Cross County
She will show how to cook and serve food grown in Arkansas. Demonstrations will include rice, poultry,
beef, etc.
How to Record Your Family’s Oral
Kris Elliott, FCS Agent, Saline County
History
Kris will show different ways and devices to use in recording your family’s oral history.
Deskercise
Dr. LaVona Traywick, Associate Profession – Gerontology, Dr.
Lisa Washburn, Assistant Professor -- Health and Lauren
Copeland, Program Technician – Health, University of Arkansas
Division of Agriculture
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Learn how to exercise while sitting in a chair. These exercises can be done at work, home or at meetings.
How To Judge Quilts & Textiles At
Mary Ann Hart, EH Member, Cleveland County
Your County Fair
County fairs and quilting go hand in hand. It is said that county, state, and regional fairs aided in the
development of quilt making. Women worked harder at perfecting their stitches and selecting their
patterns and colors in anticipation of winning recognition at these events. People still take pride in the
awards they win for their work. Knowledgeable judges make this happen. Mary Ann Hart, Stitchin'
Sisters Extension Homemakers club will help you prepare to judge.
A Preppers First Steps
Jo Ann Vann, FCS Agent, Clark County
Learn how to prepare foods for storage that you have bought in bulk.
Creative Skills Classes Content
Christmas Snow Man
Veronica Terry, President, Hagarville EH Club, Johnson County
Get a head start on Christmas decorations. Veronica will instruct on how to create this cute
ornament. You will need to bring a glue gun and glue sticks. The cost is $5.00.
Keepsake Box
Brenda Robinson, EH member, Grace Willing Workers
Jefferson County
This is a treasure you will want to keep. Brenda will teach you how to make roses out of bread dough
and covering your box. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $5.00.
Bean Bag Santa Claus
Debbie James, President, Grace Willing Workers, Jefferson County
This is a cute Santa and Debbie will instruct you on its construction. All supplies will be provided. Cost is
$6.00.
Finger Crochet T-Shirt
Margaret Kinley, EH member, Lonoke County.
A great way to get ready for spring. This is something new and everyone will want to make
one. Margaret will show you how to embellish your shirts. Bring a T-Shirt, scissors, needle and thread
and a small ruler. No Charge
Large Flower Pin Cushion
Peggie Barbaree EH member, Jefferson County
Peggie is getting the materials together ready for this wonderful pin cushion. I like this pin cushion
because it is large and will hold a lot of pins. There will be kits with materials. If you have a glue gun
and glue sticks, you may want to bring them. Cost is $3.00.
Subject Matter Classes Content
Where To Travel in Arkansas
Jessica Ledbetter, Consultant, Arkansas State Parks and Tourism
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There are many beautiful places in Arkansas to see, some are highly advertised and very popular,
however there are many spots that are equally beautiful but how do I get there? What will I see, what
will I need while there, why do I want to go? This class will answer those questions and more.
IDriveAR – Safety –
Danny Straessle, Assistant public Information Officer
Survive Travel
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
This class will explain how to use the Arkansas Highway Department Web site or app. There are times
we want to know what the weather is like on the route we are taking, or what delays we may
encounter! This app on your smart phone can help and so can the AR Highway Department!
Decorate With Burlap
Anna Goff, FCS Agent, Washington County, Abigail and Isabella
Norsworthy, Washington County 4-H Members
Ever need a WOW factor in your party but don’t have the money to buy it? Burlap is your best friend.
Stop by and see what these entrepreneurs are doing with everyday burlap!
Communications in Today’s
Kimberly Magee - Program Associate, Community and Economic
World
Development, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
Facebook, Twitter... How can you use social media to get information about EHC out to more people.
Use Facebook to announce your meetings. Use Twitter to remind your members about upcoming
events. Get new ideas from Pintrest and Etsy.
Stress and How It Effects
Lisa Washburn, PhD - Assistant Professor-Health and Rebecca Simon Your Life
Associate, Best Care, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
Does stress wear you down? Do you live on the edge and feel like you can’t add another thing to your
plate? This class will discuss the main effects stress can have on your body and how to relieve some of
that stress.
Apps You Can Use
Amy Cole - Project/Program Director, Office of Information
Technology, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
Do you have a Smart Phone or tablet? Is it smarter than you? We can help! Learn about several great
Apps about diabetes management, weather, food and fitness, finance, shopping and much more. Learn
how these apps work to make your life easier. Find and read reviews on apps to help you decide if you
want to download it or not. Learn also about how to uninstall apps you are no longer needing. Bring
your iPhone or iPad to the session.
Stretching Dollars –
Linda Chappell, FCS Agent, Washington County and a local
Your Vehicle
Mechanic who will answer your questions.
Be a Better Consumer with your automobile. The more you know about your car, the better you can
care for – and drive – it. Understanding the details and parts not only will help you keep it running
longer, but it will also make dealing with mechanics and service departments easier.
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Education Classes Content
So You Want To See Your Name
Eva Marie Pearson, former Accent editor for the
In The Paper Or Understanding The
Pine Bluff Commercial
Who, What, When, Where, Why
And How Of It
Eva Marie Pearson, retired Accent editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial, will share some insider
information on taming the “paper” tiger, and she will go through the process of writing a news release.
Pearson is acquainted with the newspaper business, but also with Extension, not only from the aspect of
covering its programs for 35 years, but also as a volunteer, serving as president of the Jefferson County
Extension Homemakers Council and chairman of the Jefferson County Extension Service Advisory
Council.
Dressing Beautifully For Your Age
Local Fashion Experts
and Size
From ages 16 to 96 you will learn how to dress and accessorize so you have confidence with style and
grace wearing today’s fashions. This session will be presented by fashion experts from local dress shops.
iPhonography
Kevin Quinn, Video Specialist, Office of Communications, University of
Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
Smartphone cameras are replacing dedicated digital cameras for taking still photographs and video.
Using the Apple iPhone, this workshop will cover techniques for taking good photos with smartphone
cameras. We’ll survey several popular photo editing applications and demonstrate their features. We’ll
also explore printing, archiving, and sharing smartphone images.
Making EHC Relevant In
(Panel discussion with Moderator), FCS Agents: Pam
Today’s World
Pruett, Shea Wilson, Dianna Bowen and Susan Pickle
They will share and discuss ideas for membership, education and activities to bring Extension
Homemakers to the forefront of the public
Making Your Bylaws and
Standing Rules Work for You
Bobby Hall, Program Associate-Leadership Development
Parliamentarian, Community and Economic Development,
University of Arkansas Division Of Agriculture
You will learn about bylaws and how each county’s’ by-laws should relate to the state EHC By-Laws. You
will also learn some of the information that should never be in by-laws but standing rules. You will
receive a generic set of by-laws for you to take back to your county and adapt for use. Officers of
councils and clubs are encouraged to attend this class.
Positive Influences Are
Lynda Wilson, Ph.D., Program and Staff Development, University of
Contagious
Arkansas Division of Agriculture and UALR Emeritus
The Arkansas EHC program provides many opportunities for meeting new people. The question is: Do
some of these people get on your last nerve? This training will introduce participants to an
understanding of how our behaviors are contagious, and what this can mean to a volunteer group. This
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training will assist participants in having a greater understanding of self and others, acquire better
communication skills, and create a productive environment for teamwork.
As Easy as 1,2,3,….Declutter
Mary Ann Kizer, FCS Agent, Jefferson County
And Organize Your Home
This session will help you to face the daunting task of handling years of accumulation of possession and
family memories. You will learn where to star and what to do with it all. Plus, you will learn tips to
survive the process intact. Ms. Kizer has down sized her home from 9600 sq. ft. to 2,083 sq. ft. –
decluttering and organizing all the way.
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex,
gender orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information,
or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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