MORGAN COUNTY
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS
ASSOCIATION HANDBOOk
2012 - 2013
Member Handbook
Name: __________________________________
Club: ___________________________________
Morgan County
Extension Homemakers
Association
MORGAN COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS
Extension Homemakers are an affiliate of the Morgan County Cooperative
Extension Service which operates as a part of the University of Kentucky College of
Agriculture in cooperation with the federal, state and local governments.
The College of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Organization, authorized to
provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and
institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability or
national origin.
Morgan County Homemakers are a part of the Licking River Area Association, the
Kentucky Association of Extension Homemakers, and the Associated Country
Women of the World. As of May, 2012, there were 105 members enrolled in the 5
active Extension Homemaker clubs in the county or as mailbox members.
Any individual is welcome to become a member of Morgan County Extension
Homemakers. Dues are $10.00 per year, payable by December 1 to Barbara Lawson,
Morgan County Homemaker Treasurer. A new Homemaker club may be formed
anywhere in the county where there are 6 people interested. Call the County
Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Nellie Buchanan at 743-3292
for information.
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Support your club and officers by attending and participating in club meetings.
Arrive on time and stay until the meeting is over.
Participate as an officer, leader or hostess/host, when elected or asked to volunteer.
Be cooperative - be an active listener.
Speak only for yourself.
Report to club chairman, secretary or agent how you have used Homemaker information.
Invite someone to visit your club and make them feel welcome.
Take responsibility for helping make decisions and solve problems.
Avoid cliques.
Avoid negative comments and criticisms.
Applaud the success of other club members.
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MORGAN COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Your county extension service is located at 1009 Hwy 172 in West
Liberty. Mailing address is P.O. Box 35, West Liberty, KY 41472. The
telephone number is 743-3292; fax is 743-3184. The office is open from
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday. You are encouraged to stop by or
call when you need assistance in Family & Consumer Sciences, Agriculture
& Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Community Economic
Development or Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program
(E.F.N.E.P.). Services and information are provided at little or no cost.
MORGAN COUNTY EXTENSION STAFF
Nellie A. Buchanan
County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Kim Cox
County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Sarah Fannin
County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Angie Johnson - Administrative Assistant
Rhonda Fannin - Program Assistant
Vernell Sheets - EFNEP Assistant
MORGAN COUNTY EXTENSION DISTRICT BOARD
CHAIRMAN: Keith Holbrook
VICE CHAIRMAN: David Ison
SECRETARY: Elaine Bartley
TREASURER: Susie Blevins
E.T. Hall
Jennifer Adkins
Carole Price
Tim Conley, Judge-Executive
The Extension District Board is a legal body governing the Extension
Service in Morgan County. Members are nominated by the Morgan
County Extension Council and appointed by County Judge Executive for a
two year term.
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2012 - 2013
COUNTY OFFICERS
PRESIDENT:
Donna B. Davis, P.O. Box 771, West Liberty, KY 41472 – 743-1356 home/743-8113 work
PAST PRESIDENT:
Oma Patrick, 704 Dedman Road, West Liberty - 522-3245
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Nettie Goodpaster, 517 Old Hwy 172, West Liberty, KY 41472 – 743-4165
SECRETARY:
Leona Cantrell, 933 Old Hwy 172, West Liberty - 743-3655 home/668-3121 work
TREASURER:
Barbara Lawson, 2327 Hwy 3345, Ezel - 725-5560
COUNTY CHAIRMEN
CULTURAL ARTS 2010 - 2012
Vernell Sheets, 4028 Liberty Road, West Liberty - 743-9488
ENVIRONMENT, HOUSING & ENERGY 2011 - 2013
Nell Adkins, 431 Park Hill Blvd., West Liberty - 743-4382
FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT 2010 - 2012
Norma Smith, 10165 Hwy 172, West Liberty - 522-4910
FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH 2011 - 2013
Brenda Angus, 4605 Hwy 705, West Liberty - 743-3580
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 2010 - 2012
Elaine Bartley, P.O. Box 15, Ezel, KY 41425 - 725-5713
INTERNATIONAL 2011 - 2013
Lois Leach, 7592 Hwy 705, West Liberty - 725-9206
LEADERSHIP 2010 - 2012
Oma Patrick, 704 Dedman Road, West Liberty - 522-3245
MANAGEMENT & SAFETY 2011 - 2013
Valerie Cole, 4507 Upper Long Branch, Ezel - 725-5152
PUBLICITY 2010 - 2012
Linda Oakley, 1295 Pleasant Run Road, West Liberty, KY – 743-7981
INSPIRATIONAL 2010 - 2012
Norma Smith, 10165 Hwy 172, West Liberty, KY 41472 - 522-4910
SCHOLARSHIP 2011 - 2013
Norma Smith, 10165 Hwy 172, West Liberty – 522 - 4910
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READING PROGRAM
Homemakers may participate in the Cultural Arts Reading Program by
reading one book from six of the ten different categories: arts, biography,
family, fiction, history, family and consumer sciences, Kentucky, religion,
travel and children (preschool, primary, jr. high).
Your club president has a copy of the 2012-2013 book list. A copy is also
available at the Morgan County Public Library and the extension office.
This is only a suggested list. You may choose your own titles. The local
public librarian may have suggestions. If you cannot find the book you wish
to read, ask about Kentucky interlibrary loan. This is a service where
individuals may borrow books from other Kentucky libraries.
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Keep a record of the books you read and submit at your March club meeting.
Members qualifying will receive a reading award and be recognized at the
county annual meeting.
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CLUB OFFICER’S & CHAIRMEN
President:
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Secretary:
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Treasurer:
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Cultural Arts: ____________________________________________________________
Environment, Housing & Energy: ____________________________________________
Family, Individual Development: ______________________________________________
Food, Nutrition & Health: __________________________________________________
4-H Youth Development: ___________________________________________________
International: _____________________________________________________________
Leadership: _______________________________________________________________
Management & Safety: ______________________________________________________
Publicity: _________________________________________________________________
Scholarship: ______________________________________________________________
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DUTIES OF CLUB OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN
PRESIDENT:
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Assume and exercise the leadership position you have taken.
The president leads but does not do all the work.
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Remember, in all activities, that the most important purpose of the homemakers club is to
have an educational program in family and consumer sciences.
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Preside at all club meetings from a planned agenda.
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Use and encourage the use of good parliamentary procedure.
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Start and adjourn meetings on time.
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Encourage the participation of members in club meetings. Check at each meeting for
chairman reports.
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Attend county council meetings and other county planning and training meetings as
called.
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Report back to your club on all county council or planning meetings.
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Check with the club secretary and club chairmen to see that the necessary reports are
turned in to the extension office, in a timely manner.
10. Call your family and consumer sciences agent when you have questions about any phase
of the program. Presidents may call before each meeting to check for new activities.
VICE-PRESIDENT:
11. Be familiar with the duties of the president and assume the responsibility of her office in
her absence.
12. Attend county council meetings and other planning meetings for the vice-president.
13. Serve as Membership Chairman for your club; association.
SECRETARY:
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Record minutes of all club meetings. Good minutes include the type of meeting, name of
club, date and location of meeting, a record of what was done and a summary of reports
given.
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Keep an up-to-date roll of your club members.
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Each club secretary's book contains a monthly club report form which should be sent to
Nellie A. Buchanan, County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, P.O.
Box 35, West Liberty, KY 41472. **Please send following each club meeting.
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Carry on the correspondence of the club.
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Carry out the duties of the president and/or vice-president in case of their absence.
TREASURER:
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Handle all monies for your club.
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Collect dues from each member of the club and send $10.00 county dues to Barbara
Lawson no later than December 1.
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Pay bills as authorized by your club. Keep an accurate account of all receipts and
expenditures on treasurer’s report forms.
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Make a report of finances at each monthly meeting.
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ALL CLUB CHAIRMEN:
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Work cooperatively with the county subject matter chairman who is responsible for the
program you are working on.
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Attend or be represented at county Extension leader training meetings when your subject
matter is being taught.
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Keep informed about local, county and state situations and needs. Support topics for
programs in your subject matter, considering all audiences.
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Present information at club meetings and workshops in your subject matter field. This
may be sent from the Extension Office or the results of your own efforts.
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Help plan and/or participate in tours, field trips, special interest projects or workshops as
needed for the club or the county.
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Report the club accomplishments and activities in your subject matter field to your
county subject matter chairman before the county annual meeting.
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CLUB
Call to order
Inspirational
(Family& Individual Development Chair)
Educational lesson
Business meeting
A. Roll call
B. Minutes of previous meeting
C. Treasurer's report
D. Committee reports and/or project chairmen
E. Old (unfinished) business
F. New business
G. Suggestions/announcements of next months’ program, leaders and
host/hostesses, suggestions/correspondence
Refreshments
Recreation
Club presidents may adapt the meeting agenda to meet their specific homemaker club.
CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE
COUNTRY COUSINS and FRIENDS - Second Tuesday, 7:00 P.M./Summer/ 6:00 p.m./Winter
Assembly of Faith Church Hwy 519
SOLID ROCK HOMEMAKERS of EZEL - Third Monday, 6:00 P.M., Ezel Fire House
TOWNE 'N' COUNTRY - Third Monday, 6:00 P.M. Index Community Church
WEST LIBERTY - Second Friday, 7:00 P.M., Members’ Homes
WOODSBEND - Second Tuesday, 6:30 P.M., Woodsbend Community Church
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OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
Morgan County Homemaker Council meets quarterly in September, December, March and June.
September 8th, 5:30p.m.
Licking River Area Fall Meeting – September 13, 2012
Clark Energy Building, Frenchburg, KY
Theme: “50 Years of Fashion”
Cultural Arts check in Morgan Co. Extension Office prior to Area Fall meeting
Leader Training - usually last 2 weeks of each month.
2012 - 2013 International Meeting - Feb. 22, 2013
Registration 5:30 p.m. and Meeting 6:00 p.m.
63rd County Annual Meeting – May 11, 2013
SPECIAL INTEREST, HERITAGE SKILL PRESERVATION WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
TO BE ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
**Refer to annual projects & activities calendar (Pink Sheet – Plan of Work)
CLUB MEMBERSHIP - author unknown
Are you an active member, the kind that would be missed?
Or are you just contented, that your name is on the list?
Do you attend the meetings, and mingle with the flock?
Or do you stay at home, and criticize and knock?
Do you take an active part to help the work along?
Or are you satisfied to be the kind that just belongs?
Do you ever work on committees, to see there is no trick?
Or leave the work to just a few and talk about the clique?
So come to meetings often, and help with hand and heart.
Don't just be a member but take an active part.
Think it over, Member, and know right from wrong.
Are you an active member, or do you just belong?
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HOMEMAKERS' SONG
We have seen a splendid vision
of the glory of the state
Thru the fire upon God's altar,
where the vestals serve and wait;
'Tis the home He hath established
that shall guard the future fate,
Our work goes marching on.
Chorus
Hail, Homemakers; striving ever
In the glory of endeavor
Faith and purpose failing never,
Thru service we are crowned.
As a heart of fire that slumbers
flashes forth to living flame;
At the breath of Faith we leaped
to life, a power and a name;
Thrilling with a mighty purpose,
sisters all, in hope and aim,
Homemakers, we march on.
(Tune: "Battle Hymn Of The Republic")
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2012 - 2013 Calendar
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SEPTEMBER, 2012
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Hostess ___________________________________________________
Major Lesson ______________________________________________
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Leaders ___________________________________________________
Roll Call:
Name your favorite fall recipe.
Thought for the Month:
Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
September Lesson/Leader Training:
“Stir Fry Your Way to Better Health”
Shannon Smith, Bracken County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Training date - August 30, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m.
Leader Training Date for October Lesson
“The Mind and Body Connection”
Martha Perkins, Bath County, Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
September 20, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Morgan County Extension Service
NOTES:
Homemaker Council Meeting & Officer Training, Sept. 8th at 6:00 p. m.
Assembly of Faith Church
Thanks to all volunteers for County Fair exhibits and Sorghum Festival Hostesses!
******Start getting pecan orders
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OCTOBER, 2012
Place ________________________________Time_______________
Hostess _________________________________________________
Major Lesson ____________________________________________
Other Activities __________________________________________
Leaders _________________________________________________
Roll Call:
Name your most memorable Halloween experience.
Thought for the Month:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
October Lesson:
“The Mind and Body Connection”
Martha Perkins, Bath County, Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
September 20, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Leader Training Date for November
“Cooking Under Pressure”
October 25, 2012 @ 1:30 & 5:00 p.m.
Nellie A. Buchanan, Morgan County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Location:
Morgan County Extension Service
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October 2, 9:00 a.m., Holiday Fun Day Committee meeting
October 4, Blood Drive
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Oct. 15 Pecan Orders due to Norma Smith - 522-4910 or Nellie at the office 743-3292
October 30, 2012, Skills Day Fleming County
Pre-Sale Pancake Breakfast tickets @ $5.00 each
Towne ‘N Country Club to visit the Nursing Home
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NOVEMBER, 2012
Place
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Hostess _____________________________________________________
Major Lesson ________________________________________________
Other Activities ______________________________________________
Leaders______________________________________________________
Roll Call:
What is your favorite dessert for your Thanksgiving feast?
Thought for the Month:
If your pie crust won’t stick together, make cobbler instead.
Lesson:
“Cooking Under Pressure”
October 25, 2012 @ 1:30 & 5:00 p.m.
Nellie A. Buchanan, Morgan County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Leader Training Date:
“Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions”
December 4, 2012, 4:00 p. m.
Brooke Howard, Bath County and Sally Mineer, Lewis County Extension Agents
for Family & Consumer Sciences
Location:
Morgan County Extension Service
NOTES:
November 6, 7 & 8, Amish Tour, Berlin, OH
November 9, Veterans Day Program MCMS
November 13, 2012, Holiday Fun Day 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Youth 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
November 28, Executive officers meeting, 8:30 a.m.
Pre-sale: Pancake Breakfast tickets @ $5.00
West Liberty Club to visit the Nursing Home
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DECEMBER, 2012
Place
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Hostess __________________________________________________
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Leaders __________________________________________________
Roll Call:
Name your favorite Christmas ornament.
Thought for the Month:
May the joy of the season bring warmth to your heart.
Lesson:
“Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions”
NOTES:
December 1 Extension Homemaker dues deadline
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Dec. 4 Homemaker Council Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. – Morgan County Extension Service
Refreshments will be served
December 6, 2012 Blood Drive
December 8 Morgan County Old Fashion Christmas
Extension Homemaker Pancake Breakfast 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. (volunteer & support this fund raiser)
Location Index Community Church
December 24, 2012 – January 2, 2013 Extension Service closed Christmas holiday
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JANUARY, 2013
Place
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Hostess ________________________________________________________
Major Lesson ____________________________________________________
Other Activities
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Leaders _________________________________________________________
Roll Call:
What is the best memory of your present or past Homemaker Club experience?
Thought for the Month:
All that matters in life is what you do for others.
Lesson
Mail Out
County Choice
Lesson for February
Mail out: “Focus on the Home: Accessibility”
Peggy Powell, Montgomery County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
NOTES:
January 3, 2013, International Committee meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Country Cousins Club to visit Nursing Home
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FEBRUARY, 2013
Place
Time ________________
Hostess _______________________________________________________
Major Lesson __________________________________________________
Other Activities ________________________________________________
Leaders _______________________________________________________
Roll Call:
What is the funniest thing that happened to you on Valentine’s Day.
Thought for the Month:
Slow dancing in life isn’t the same as waltzing through it.
February Lesson:
Mail out: “Mail out: “Focus on the Home: Accessibility”
Peggy Powell, Montgomery County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences”
Lesson for March
Mail out: “Focus on the Home: Preparedness”
Whitney Morrow, Carter County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
NOTES:
Solid Rock Club to visit the Nursing Home
February 7, Blood Drive
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Feb. 22 , 2013, International Dinner, 5:30 p.m.
February 26, County Executive officers meeting, 9:00 a.m.
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MARCH, 2013
Place
Time _____________
Hostess __________________________________________________
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Other Activities ___________________________________________
Leaders __________________________________________________
Roll Call:
What would be your “pot of gold” at the end of the ranbow?
Thought for the Month:
AN OLD IRISH BLESSING
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm on your face
And the rain fall soft upon your friends
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
March Lesson:
Mail out: “Focus on the Home: Preparedness”
Whitney Morrow, Carter County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Leader Training Date for April
“Gluten Free”
Laura White, Rowan County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
March 29, 2013, 10:00 a. m.
Location:
Morgan County Extension Service
NOTES:
March 5 Homemaker Council Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
March 12th Farm & Family Night
***Scholarship applications available.
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APRIL, 2013
Place
Time ____________________
Hostess _______________________________________________________
Major Lesson __________________________________________________
Other Activities __________________________________________________
Leaders _______________________________________________________
Roll Call:
What is your favorite summertime activity?
Thought for the Month:
A smile is a light in the window that shows that the heart is at home.
April Lesson:
“Gluten Free”
Laura White, Rowan County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
March 29, 2013, 10:00 a. m.
Leader Training Date for May
“Saving Water & Energy in Your Home & Garden”
April 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Donna Fryman, Fleming County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Location:
Morgan County Extension Service
NOTES:
April 3, 2013 - Bath County Kentucky Market Pavilion, 10:00 a.m.
April 4, 2013, Blood Drive
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MAY, 2013
Place
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Hostess ___________________________________________________
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Leader’s ____________________________________________________
Roll Call:
Name someone who you consider a hero.
Thought for the Month:
The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on the porch and swing with, never say a word, and
then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you have ever had.
May Lesson:
“Saving Water & Energy in Your Home & Garden”
April 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Donna Fryman, Fleming County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences
Location:
Morgan County Extension Service
NOTES:
KEHA State Meeting - May 6 - 9 in Lexington
May 11, 63rd Morgan County Extension Homemakers Annual Meeting 5:30 p.m.
May 28th, County Executive Officers meeting 9:00 a. m.
Woodsbend Club to visit the Nursing Home
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JUNE, 2013
Place
Time ______________________
Hostess _______________________________________________________
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Other Activities _________________________________________________
Leaders ________________________________________________________
Roll Call:
Where would you like to go on vacation?
Thought for the Month:
Friendship is the Oak of Life; it grows through rain and drought. It stands against the storms of
night, deflecting feat and doubt. It comforts us when illness comes, reassures when conflicts rage
and spreads its shading summer arms in deference to our age.
Lesson:
Club Free Choice Lesson
NOTES:
June 4 - Homemaker Council Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
June 7 Blood Drive
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WHAT IS THE VALUE OF ONE MEMBER
Ten little members standing in a line.
One disliked the president, and then there were nine.
Nine ambitious members offered to work late.
One forgot her promise, and then there were eight.
Eight creative members had ideas good as heavens.
One lost enthusiasm, and then there were seven.
Seven loyal members got into a fix.
They quarreled over programs, and then there were six.
Six members remained with spirit and drive.
One moved away, and then there were five.
Five steadfast members wished there were more.
One became indifferent and then there were four.
Four cheerful members who never disagree.
'til one complained of meetings, then there were three.
Three eager members. What do they do?
One got discouraged and then there were two.
Two lonely members our rhyme is nearly done.
One joined a bridge game and now there is one.
One faithful member was feeling rather blue Met with a neighbor, then there were two.
Two earnest members each enrolled one more Doubling their number, and then there were four.
Four determined members just couldn't wait 'til each won another, and then there were eight.
Eight excited members signed up sixteen more.
In another six verses, there'll be a thousand twenty-four.
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KENTUCKY HOMEMAKERS CREED
I believe in the home as an inspiring
and happy center of family life,
comfortable and attractive,
a place for relaxation and work,
where pleasure and responsibilities are shared.
I believe in the home,
its contribution to community life
which reflects the development
of the homemaker and her family.
I believe in the homemaker, alert,
diligent, in search of better ways
of doing ordinary things for the
welfare and happiness of her family.
I believe in the homemaker as
a leader in her community,
in her responsibility for passing on to others
her mastered skills and knowledge.
I believe in the fellowship
that comes through
the homemakers organization,
the exchange of ideas,
the joy of knowledge shared with others
thus broadening our lives and
lifting household tasks above the commonplace.
For these opportunities, I am grateful.
I am thankful for the courage of yesterday,
the hope of tomorrow and
a growing consciousness of God's love always.
HOMEMAKERS AIM
To Have Every Home:
Economically Sound
Mechanically Convenient
Physically Healthful
Morally Wholesome
Mentally Stimulating
Artistically Satisfying
Socially Responsible
Spiritually Inspired
Founded Upon Mutual
Affection and Respect
(Juliet L. Bane)
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Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people
regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion disability, or national origin
Disabilities accommodated with prior notification