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LET US CELEBRATE KNOWLEDGE

Hello All OHCE Members! What a Wonderful Spring season I have just experienced! I witnessed, in all four of our districts, our OHCE members cooperating like never before and going over and above expectations to deliver the best possible meetings. If anyone out there does not agree with me, I suggest you try to be one of the hostesses for next year! From really good meeting places to workshops to decorations to food and general friendliness and helpfulness and way beyond, the hostess counties across the state delivered the best. Congratulations to each member who helped in any way with our successful 2015 District OHCE Meetings. I am looking forward to seeing results of the planning that has already begun for the 2016 meetings. Speaking of results--What a Group we are! Looking through the county reports, I was amazed with some of the numbers across the state. For example, $60,999.00 (yes, that is only $1.00 short of $61,000.00) was granted to scholarship recipients including high school graduates entering colleges and technical institutions and post-high school individuals eager to further their education in order to qualify for better paying employment. In addition to these monies, OHCE members supported 4-H with at least $8,599.00 plus many reports of time and effort spent assisting 4-H members with various projects. Also, support was given to a variety of local community projects and to military personnel. We are a very giving group. I believe that, as an organization, we can be very proud of our steadfast support of one of our most valuable resources--that of our youth. Congratulations to each of you. You are definitely making our state an even better place to live Donna Jones and her committee are putting the final parts together for our National CWC meeting (September 20-22, 2015 in Tulsa). Some things will need to be done in September--like filling the welcome bags, etc. Those bags are bulky when empty; I can't imagine the space they will occupy when filled. I wouldn't have room to store them! Across the state, members and groups have pledged a variety of items and money. Some are still needed in both categories. Please check with Sue Rendel and Madaline Kropff for how you can assist us. Each year our State OHCE organization presents a scholarship to an OSU student. This year's recipient is Madison Rash. She is a sophomore majoring in the recently reinstated Family and Consumer Sciences program at OSU. We are pleased that degree option has been returned to the many choices available to students at OSU. Since each and every person lives in a home of one kind or another and is involved in consumer issues, FCS areas of study affect each and every person. It is an important field of study and we wish Ms. Rash success in all she does. I hope that many of you are planning to attend the State OHCE Meeting in Norman, July 12-14, 2015. Debra Stevenson, Vice -President for Programs has worked diligently to plan a very good meeting and it will be worth your time. Please plan to join us there! Sincerely, Shirley Burns OHCE State President

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Southeast District Meeting News

we had great Dinner Music by Randy Lunsford.

The SE District members met in Coalgate at Emerson Elementary School in Coalgate, Oklahoma, on March 17th. The theme for the meeting was “OHCE DYNASTY: Established in 1935, Celebrating 80 Years of Enriching the Lives of Oklahomans!” Putting a fun spin on the Dynasty theme, tables were set with black tablecloths and burlap toppers. Mirrored centerpieces of green Ball jars with cattails, grasses, and forsythia bloom arrangements alongside a duck decoy completed the tabletops. There was also a duck pond complete with duck decoys and cattails with the names of each county in the SE District.

After lunch we had a wonderful speaker Eric Epperson, Vinta City Manager, who talked about “Famous Oklahomans” are just “Real People”.

The meeting was well attended with 196 attendees recorded at roll call and 22 presenters for a total attendance of 218. Because some workshops were presented twice to allow more opportunities to attend, a total of 31 workshop opportunities were made available. OCES State Specialists presented 5 workshops, State Board Members—9 workshops, Educators—3 workshops, 4 OHCE Members -7 workshops, the Wheat Commission—1 workshop, and 3 very talented guest presenters did the remaining 6 workshops. Attendees were extremely pleased with the variety and quality of the workshops. A big “Thank You” goes out to all the presenters. Everyone did a fantastic job! And the food!! Oh those cinnamon rolls provided by the Wheat Commission were so yummy, and the tender steaks for lunch were really over the top! During the meeting, $289.50 was collected for 4-H Scholarships. The silent auction did well as a fund raiser for the 2016 District Meeting, and $100.00 cash was given away at the end of the meeting. The host counties; Atoka, Choctaw, Coal, McCurtain, and Pushmataha both Educators and members did a fabulous job making the 2015 SE District Meeting such a success! But get ready. The 2016 SE District Meeting is looking like a fun and informative day together in Sulphur, Oklahoma, on March 8, 2016. Our host counties are Hughes, Murray, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, and Seminole. You won’t want to miss this one! Kathy Fentress, SW District Representative 2014-2016 Northeast District Meeting News The State Board met with us the evening before the meeting at the Coleman Restaurant for a State Board Update Meeting. It was good to share together. Three hundred and sixty-four Oklahoma Diamonds came to the Northeast District OHCE Meeting at the First Christian Church in Miami, Oklahoma on March 24, 2015, hosted by the inventive Craig and Nowata county members. The theme for the day was “Oklahoma Diamonds OHCE”. We celebrated with an excellent slide show of most “famous” and “infamous” people from the State of Oklahoma. Thanks Tari Lee! We had some wonderful workshops: Criteria, Criteria, Criteria by Madaline Kropff, Bees by Penny King, Mushrooms by Scott Engelbrecht, Gum Drop Roses by Ann Geyer, Prayer Quilters by Brenda Evans, and Book Folding by Eve Bagwell & Chelsea Bagwell. It was wonderful to the see the Centennial Quilt and have the opportunity to take our pictures by it. Thanks for sharing it! The dinner was catered by Klein’s and

At the end of the day a $100 dollar bill was drawn by the name tags of those still there. Emma Rose won! The 2016 Northeast District hosting Counties of Okfuskee and Okmulgee had a Silent Auction and Country Store to raise money for the next meeting. They made almost $3000.00. Way to go ladies! The 2016 NE District Meeting will be in Muskogee at the Civic Center on March 22 or 29th 2016. Brenda Hall, NE District Representative 2014-2016

Southwest District Meeting News The 2015 Southwest District meeting was held March 31st at First Assembly of God Church in Chickasha. The theme for the meeting was ‘OHCE: Connecting with the World’. The host counties of Grady, Jefferson, and Stephens counties had a wonderful attendance of 357 people for the meeting. A welcome sign in multiple languages greeted attendees at the door. One attendee from the Philippines was excited to see “Welcome” in her native language. The decorations greatly promoted the international theme. Traditional dress for women from five different countries, as well as globe balloons, decorated the stage and attendees were able to view a slide show from Women Walk the World, an annual activity of ACWW. Following the general session, three workshop sessions were available for the attendees. Twenty-five different workshops were presented for them to choose from. In addition to the officer and state committee workshops, sessions were available in quick sewing gifts, chevron quilts and prairie points, essential oils, and many other topics. Dr. Gina Peek and Dr. Lupita Fabregas from OSU also presented workshops. According to the evaluations, the workshops were well received and enjoyed. A special project was promoted throughout the day. This project was the Great American Milk Drive. During the general session and the President’s Workshop, Susan Allen of Dairy Max explained this project. The Great American Milk Drive raises money for milk for needy families. For every $5 raised, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma gives a needy family a voucher for a gallon of milk. During the meeting, $175 was raised which will pay for 34 milk vouchers. Congratulations attendees and thank you to those who donated toward this project. At the end of the day, all attendees came back to the sanctuary, where Dr. Gina Peek spoke for a few minutes about the need to conserve water. She presented the audience with some quick and free ways to save water in and around their homes. Following her talk, a $100 bill was given away as a door prize for one of those who stayed the entire day, won by Debra Stevenson. Sandy Pogue, SW District Representative 2014-2016

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Northwest District Meeting News The 2015 OHCE Northwest District meeting was held in Fairview, Oklahoma at the Fairview Community Center and hosted by Kingfisher, Blaine and Major Counties. The theme was “OHCE & Friends – The Rich Things In Life”. There were 174 members present representing all of the northwest counties. Seventeen outstanding workshops were offered during the meeting. We had a wonderful luncheon speaker, Travis Schmidt, that told us about the two things you must do to experience life to the fullest. We enjoyed looking at the State Extension Centennial Quilt that was also on display. The district OHCE awards were presented and Marilyn Gibson from Woodward County won the Heart of OHCE, Debbie Mote of Noble County received the OHCE Member Award and Heigi Gruis from Texas County was named Rookie Member. The evening before was held at the Plymouth Valley Wine Cellar located south of Fairview where we had a lovely dinner and listened to the owners tell how the winery got its name and the history of their business. We had a very successful meeting. Next year’s meeting will be held in Woodward. Virginia Jett, NW District Representative 2014-2016

50+ Year Members to be Honored at State Meeting The state Membership Committee is making plans to honor each 50, 60, 70 year member who attends the annual O.H.C.E. meeting in July. Please send your members information to: Sherril Whitlow, PO Box 292, Jet OK 73749.

OUR OWN JAVONNA EARSOM AT SE DISTRICT MEETING

Congratulations District OHCE Award Winners Young Member: NE Alisha Rice; SE Jasmine Bennett; SW Megan Doner Rookie Member: NE Joan Edwards; NW Heidi Gruis; SE Jill Gordon; SW Phyllis Tunender OHCE Member: NE Susie Eden; NW Debbie Mote; SE Ann Stevenson; SW Letitia Bugner Heart of OHCE: NE Dorothy Amphlett; NW Marilyn Gibson; SE Charlotte James; SW Betty Ritter These membership award winners will be honored Tuesday July 14th at the Awards Ceremony at the OHCE State Meeting. The judging is complete, great job on reporting your program areas for 2014. Your report winners will be announced at the State Meeting. There will be special reserved seating for each winner and I ask you to be in your seats before the program begins. There will be volunteers to assist you in finding your seats. There were a total of 88 member award applications and 291 report books for 2014. That’s an increase of 113 award books for 2014. There were 49 counties participating with 64% reporting. A total of 28 Life Essays and 65 photos were received.

This year's recipient of our scholarship is Madison Rash, who is a sophomore majoring in the Family and Consumer Sciences program at OSU. Madison is pictured with her mother, Dea Rash and OHCE President Shirley Burns.

Again congratulations to all the women and men who have worked diligently to make OHCE the best organization it is intended to be. Good luck and see you at State Meeting. Madaline Kropff Awards and Reports Chairman

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NOMINATING COMMITEEE ANNOUNCES NOMINEES Well, we did it! We (Mary Jo Bullis, Jerrie Faulkner & I) have filled all the open spots on the board! It was not an easy feat! We, as nominating committee, say this every year – PLEASE send in your qualification forms! If you are currently on a committee and would like to continue, you have to send in forms letting us know. So, for all those members of committees besides Family Issues and Resource Management – that means you! Yes, I know I may be jumping the gun, but just know that you can get them in as soon as August – this should give you plenty of time! I am excited about our new officers! So let’s get to it! Here they are! Nominated for the office of President-Elect is Debbie Mote. Debbie has been a member of OHCE for 32 years and is a graduate from OSU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Debbie has served her local OHCE group as Reporter, Photographer, and numerous times as President and has served on every committee at least once. On the county level, she has served as Secretary and numerous times as President. Debbie has served on the state board previously as NW District Representative, and was 2014 NW District Member of the Year. She brings a teacher’s approach to the office, along with a smile to light up the world. It is a great pleasure to present her for this office. Nominated for the office of Vice-President is Mary Deken. Mary has been an OHCE member for 38 years in Noble County, currently serves as President of her local OHCE Group and is serving her second two year term as Noble County OHCE Council Treasurer. She is county Cultural Enrichment Committee Chairman, and a member of the State OHCE Resource Management Committee. Mary has held President and Secretary duties on both local and county level; 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 NW District Representative, and 2013 State OHCE Member of the Year. Mary has a great sense of style and we cannot wait to see what wonders she will bring to the State Meeting!

The following members have been appointed to the respective committees: Marie Jones, current Family Issues Chairman, will continue in that role. She has many plans for the future for this committee and we are confident in her abilities. Joining her as committee members are Nancy Oglesby (Nowata County, NE District), Dottie Gatz (Woods County, NW District), and Linda Sader (Garfield County, NE District). LeAnn Smith will be continuing her role as Resource Management Chairman. She also has ideas after serving for two years and we are excited to see what she and her committee will do. Joining LeAnn are three new members to the board (yippee!) – Vivian Meridith (Adair County, NE District), Karen Pospisil (Cleveland County, SW District) and Patsy Thibodeau (Garfield County, NW District). The Nominating Committee has also answered the request from Promotional Sales Chairman Phyllis Tunender. Carol Donor and Shem Hamil have agreed to work with Phyllis during the next year. They are both from Cleveland County and have helped Phyllis at different times during the past OHCE “season”. They are also new to the board and we are thrilled that they asked to come aboard! We would be amiss if we did not recognize the officers and committee members who will be stepping down. The first is Debra Stevenson, Vice-President – what an extraordinary job she has done last year (and I know this year will be the same)! Committee members Viola Allen, Karen Robbins and Mildred Taylor – you have all been great to work with! We hope you will consider sending me your qualifications forms for the slots we have to fill for next year! And speaking of next year, we will be looking for a Secretary and Leadership & Development Chairman, as well as chairmen and committee members of all the other standing committees. PLEASE get your forms in early! They only take a few minutes to fill out. Come join us! As I told my district, YOU can do these jobs! I know you can – you do them in your counties and local groups! The state board asks you to attend the pre and post planning meetings in April and August, as well as the State Meeting in July. AND, good news! I have not yet been bitten by any of our officers, chairmen or committee members!

Nominated for the office of Treasurer-Elect is Vina Spickler. Vina has previously served on the state board as a nominating committee member. She has served her local group as President and Secretary, her county as Secretary and Scholarship Committee member. She is well qualified as treasurer, serving as such for several groups. We are delighted to have her lend her expertise to OHCE. Nominated for the office of Reports and Awards is Madaline Kropff. Most of you will realize that Madaline currently holds this position. She has done such an amazing job in the last two years that we had no qualms in allowing her to continue in that position. Madaline has also served as Resource Management Chairman and committee member in the past. She is also currently serving on the CWC Steering Committee. We were thrilled that she agreed to continue in this role.

Michelle Schroeder of Sooner Quilts recognized for help with the Centennial Quilt contest.

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Program Area Committee News Leadership Committee State Workshop Are you interested in becoming a person that serves on the state board and are worried or concerned because you don't know what is expected of you? Well if you are then this is the perfect workshop for you. I will discuss what each offices’ duties are and the time each entails. We will also discuss how you apply for these positions. So please come and learn and ask questions. I may even have handouts. I hope to see a lot of interested people there. ARE YOU ONE? Leslye Owen Leadership Development Chair Membership Committee State Workshop Come to the O.H.C.E. Membership committee workshop, "Pin, Post, or Tweet", during the state meeting and discover how to promote and market OHCE. Cherokee and Muskogee County FCS/4-H Youth Development Educators, Heather Winn and Tristin Dean, will show you an efficient way to reach out to potential members and improve the visibility of OHCE in your community using the social media. Membership Committee: Javonna Earsom, Chair; Donnita Hall; Kay Gray; and Sherril Whitlow

Thank you to all the District Reps for making me feel welcome at all the meetings. It was a fun and enjoyable 4 days. I am now preparing for State Meeting and checking inventory on hand. Hopefully I can find more new stuff before the State meeting. I am going to be running a special sale on membership pins for the years 30, 40, 50 and 60. They will be $3.50 while they last. How about honoring your long time members with a pin? You may contact me: By E-Mail: [email protected] By mail: 405 Daybreak Drive, Norman, OK 73071 By Phone: 405.306.1017 I look forward to seeing many of you at the State meeting. Phyllis Tunender Promotional Sales Chair

GREEN COOKBOOKS The Oklahoma Home and Community Education Green Cookbook was reprinted in 2014 for the OSU Centennial celebration. We have 297 boxes left, so I would encourage you to buy before they are all gone. If each one attending state meeting would buy 2 boxes I would be so happy! I HAVE A DEAL FOR YOU! If you purchase 2 boxes at the regular price of $125.00 and want a 3rd box, it would only cost you $100.00. This applies to any boxes over two and will only be honored at the July State Meeting.

OHCE State Project “Raising Young Readers” Our committee was so pleased to receive fourteen reports covering 2014 State Project work. Projects range from reading to primary age students and preparing reading corners in classrooms to making book bags and reading quilts for small toddlers. Members had creative innovations added to the project. Several continue to find success utilizing 'Building Strong Bodies and Minds ' curriculum. Numbers reached were up by a large percentage. A 2015 District workshop was conducted at Colgate by Frances Whinery of McAlester explain the use of the "Building Strong Bodies and Minds" program in a variety of venues. Many thanks to Frances taking charge of this workshop. The second 2015 District workshop was held at Chickasha. Pat McGriff of Waurika brought information and methods to work to teach young students wit dyslexia cues and methods to gain reading skills. Pat also discussed how older persons with dyslexia can overcome reading deficits. Terrie DeShazo, State Project Co-Chair

Also, Promotional Sales will be selling individual books at OHCE State Meeting for $13.00 each. Please call to reserve your order. If you need a box before July, each of the district offices have a few boxes or you can call 918-542-2092 or email me at: [email protected]. I am planning to fill my car when I come to state meeting and don’t want to bring any of them back, so bring your checkbooks. Sue Rendel

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80th Annual State Conference News Greetings from Debra E. Stevenson – Vice President for Program

The Power of Many Will Make Us Strong “80” Years and Helping to Build the Future OHCE 80th Annual Meeting July 12, 13 & 14, 2015 Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma

The plans for this year’s annual meeting are really coming together and we hope you will join us for “YOUR MEETING”.

This year we are presenting for our Sunday Evening event Jerry Peterson – The Oklahoma Century Chest. Jerry has had the opportunity to share the story behind the Oklahoma Century Chest and has continually examined more of the contents from the chest. This will be a free event to all registered for the State Meeting. All of this starts at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening. The Annual Business meeting will begin on Monday morning. We will have our First Timers orientation and voting delegates meeting. Our Business Meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Remember if you are the voting delegate for your county you have a special seating for the voting time! Our guest speaker for the luncheon on Monday will be Amanda Taylor from KWTV-9 News. For our Friendship Banquet we will have Doug Watson as he performs in character Will Rogers attire. We know you will enjoy this performance.

Tuesday will be our Awards Ceremony and Madeline Kropff has something special for our Outstanding Award Winners and Report winners will be announced. Our 50+ members and groups will be recognized during this time. At our Lunch on Tuesday we will be doing have the reading our Life Story Winners! Now is the time to make your Room Reservation at the Embassy Suites #405-364-8040. Your code is HCE for these rates. 2 room suites, with queen or king beds $ 89.00 Single or two to a suite $109.00 3 to a suite $119.00 4 to a suite Made to order omelets and other items for breakfast is part of your room. And elevators to all of the rooms are available. Registration: Again this year our registration will be All-Inclusive – this will cover all registration, Sunday Event, banquet ticket and all meals. Registration can now be made by check or credit card. Online registration: orangehub.okstate.edu Mail registration: see page 11 ***If you have a special needs diet please request on the registration form*** ***To participate in any of the meals or special events a full registration is required***

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OHCE 2015 State Conference Embassy Suites and Conference Center Norman, Oklahoma Schedule of Events Sunday, July 12th, 2105 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. 2:00 (tentative) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2015 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. 7:00 – 4:00 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Vespers

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:00 a.m. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 - 10:35 a.m. 10:40 – 11:45 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. 1:30 – 2:45 3:00 p.m.

State Pre-Conference Board Meeting Registration Opens The Oklahoma Century Chest

Oklahoma I – J Great Hall University A & B

Silent Auction Items Accepted Registration OHCE Promotional Sales First Timers Welcome And Orientation Voting Delegates Hostess Meeting Silent Auction Business Meeting Luncheon Amanda Taylor – KWTV-9 News Learning Session I Learning Session II Release of Auction Items Friendship Banquet Doug Watson Following Friendship Banquet

Sooner A & B Great Hall Great Hall

Registration OHCE Promotional Sales Reports and Awards Ceremony Break Reconvene Awards Ceremony Lunch Life Story Winners Learning Session III Post-Conference State Board Meeting

Great Hall Great Hall Oklahoma Ballroom F

Boomer B Boomer A Information Desk Sooner A & B Oklahoma Ballroom F University A, B & C

Sooner A & B University A, B & C Oklahoma Ballroom F

University A, B & C

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What is the Silent Auction? Glad You Asked! Each county OHCE group is encouraged to bring one gift basket/item for the Silent Auction. Items will be accepted from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13th. Auction viewing will begin at 8:30 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. The bidders can pick up items that they have won between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday evening. Proceeds are donated to OHCE for the Country Women’s Council U.S.A. Conference in Tulsa, Ok this September. This is the only year auction proceeds will be donated to the CWC instead of the CE-Ambassadors Grant Program .

Attention County Presidents: Each county OHCE group is being asked to bring one (1) basket or nice item for the Silent Auction. Please write down the value of the basket/item on the form. The starting bid will be 30% of the value (i.e. $40=$12 [30%]). Or, in lieu of a basket/ item, the county OHCE can make a donation and bring it that day. A donation basket will be available. If donations are being made, please make the check payable to “OHCE”. The memo line should be left blank. Please complete the printed form below and send to Brenda Hill. In addition, also attach a copy of the form to your item stating the $ value for the item. Donations will be entered in the Silent Auction from 7 – 8 a.m. on Monday, July 13th. Schedule for Silent Auction: Monday, July 13, 2015 7 - 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Items for Silent Auction accepted Silent Auction opens for bidding Silent Auction items released

Donations are requested for the 2015 Silent Auction at the OHCE State Meeting, Monday, July 13 th at the Embassy Suites, Norman--a fundraiser supporting the Country Women of the World Conference . If you are unable to attend but want to donate, contact your county FCS Extension Educator. Complete the form below to provide information on each donated item. Please PRINT or TYPE. Also, please securely attach a copy of this form to each item prior to arrival at meeting. Item for Auction: _________________________________________________________ Value of Basket/Item: $____________________________________________________ Donor’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Donor’s County/OHCE Group: _____________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Before Monday, July 6th: Mail the completed form(s) to: Brenda Hill , Cleveland Co. OSU Extension, 601 E. Robinson, Norman, OK 73071; Or, Fax completed form(s ) to: (405) 360-0319, Or, E-mail : [email protected] This enables bid sheets to be prepared ahead of time for each item. Again, please securely attach another copy of this same form to your item before dropping it off at the Auction table. Thank You!

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Country Women’s Council USA in Oklahoma September 2015 September 20 -22 is just around the corner. We have planned for three years to put together a spectacular 75th Anniversary Meeting of the USA area of the ASSOCIATED COUNTRY WOMEN OF THE WORLD/ COUNTRY WOMENS COUNCIL. As I have explained before the Country Women’s Council is the USA area organization of the Associated Country Women of the World. The OHCE State Board voted last year to donate the Silent Auction income at the OHCE State Meeting to the funding of this very important meeting. We trust your county will put together a couple of baskets for the auction at the OHCE State Meeting in July. We encourage counties and individuals to donate to fund this meeting. In this way you can contribute to the ongoing success of ACWW and its projects around the world. We encourage you to plan to attend this meeting to experience for yourself the flavor of a Country Women’s Council meeting. And, yes others like the OSU Extension Educators may attend as guests. We have a number of OHCE members who have volunteered to help by serving as hostesses at the meeting. If you have signed up to be a hostess or would like to be a hostess at this meeting please plan to attend the ACWW/CWC MEETING HOSTESS workshop at the OHCE State Meeting in July where you will receive more specific information on hostess duties. The ACWW/CWC meeting will be an interesting meeting to those of you who have not attended one before. We will have a getacquainted Punch Bowl Reception on Sunday evening after the bus tour. We should arrive back at the hotel by 3:30 or 4:00 from the tour. We have some wonderful speakers, great entertainment, a reception and there will be entertaining and fun filled workshops and tours. The ACWW World President Ruth Shanks from South Wales, Australia will be speaking along with Wayne Edgar who travels to Africa to do work among the people for the last ten years and Jennifer Mayo has spent one year in India and two months in Ghana, Africa . Our entertainment for the first evening meal will be Laurette Willis, an award winning actor and playwright, who is a quick change artist and portrays historical women with side-splitting humor. Lorelei Kaiser Barton, an accomplished Harpist, will charm us on the Banquet evening. The first day Sunday, is tour day. A fun-filled day in Bartlesville and Claremore awaits you, including the Nellie Johnstone, Oklahoma's first oil well and Price Tower, Frank Loyd Wright's only skyscraper. You then will enjoy a two mile drive through a 3,700 acre animal preserve as you enter the Wollaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. Enjoy lunch in the Event Center overlooking the lake, spend time touring the museum and shopping in the gift shop. The Lodge ranch house became the country home of Frank and Jane Phillips. The museum presents one of America's most unique displays of Western art and artifacts. On your trip back to Tulsa, enjoy a stop in Claremore to visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. The museum honors famed humorist and philosopher Will Rogers. The spouses/guest tour will be a trip to OSU, Snow Eagle House, and other OSU Agriculture programs. Registration Fee for the CWC meeting is $195.00 which includes meals for Monday and Tuesday. All day tour is $60.00 Spouses/guests tour is $40.00 More information and registration may be found on the CWC USA website, www.cwcusa.org and click on events. Donna Jones, 2015 CWC Planning Committee Chair Members: Shirley Burns, Marie Jones, Pam Vaughan, Debra Stevenson, Madaline Kropff, Sue Rendel, Gayla Mosteller, Javonna Earsom, Jandra Pricer, Terrie DeShazo FRIENDSHIP BAG ITEMS Each attendee to the Country Women's Council (CWC) meeting on September 21-23, 2015 will receive an embroidered denim bag and many of our county OHCE members have been busy making items to fill them. Thank you to the ones that brought them to us at your district meetings and also to the counties that have contributed money for us to purchase items. Many of you indicated you have work in progress and will bring them to the state meeting in July. We are still needing small promotional items from the businesses in your area. We would like to have 100-150 of each item, but will take whatever number you can obtain. At the July state meeting, a table will be near the Registration area where you may drop off your items, but if they are small and you would rather mail them before then, send to Sue Rendel-59201 East 70 Road; Miami, Ok. 74354. This meeting will be attended by a small number from around the United States as well as other countries of the world. What an opportunity we have to make Oklahoma known around the world! Call if you have questions. Sue Rendel -918-540-4208 (cell) Madaline Kropff 918-261-3888 (cell)

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Tentative 2015 State Conference Workshop Descriptions Monday, July 13, 2014

Learning Sessions I 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Scrapbooking – Debbie Mote - Decorated Book of Thoughts & Ideas – (There will be a $5.00 charge and a limit of 25 each session). Overcoming Obstacles – Dr. Lynn Null Cooking for Kids: What’s happening in Oklahoma Schools – Dr. Deana Hildebrand & Dr. Barbara Brown President Session – Shirley Burns State Leader Lesson – Hunger in Oklahoma – Debra Garrard-Green & Dr. Janice Hermann Cake Decorating – Letha Siebold And the Duties Are – Leslye Owen

Learning Sessions II 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Scrapbooking – Debbie Mote - Decorated Book of Thoughts & Ideas – (There will be a $5.00 charge and a limit of 25 each session) Canning Update – Tommie James Membership – “Pin, Post or Tweet” – Heather Winn & Tristin Dean Say Cheese and Smile – Gloria King State Leader Lesson - “Oklahoma Weather – Are you ready? “– Dr. Gina Peek & Dr. Barbara Brown Fun with Mason Jars – Liz McBee Prairie Point & Chevron Quilt – Ranel Lasley

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Learning Sessions III 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Introduction to Active Parenting for Grandparents – Laura Hubbs-Tait Discovering My Culture – Maria G. (Lupita) Fabregas Janeiro How Can I Help CWC – Donna Jones Family Issues – “Sibling Rivalry” – Shirley Nero Wine for all Occasions – David Davis & Steve Ruby Collecting Family Stories through Oral History – Brenda Sheik

Please Note these are tentative the final workshop descriptions with presenters will be listed in your OHCE Conference program.

We need your help as a hostess! One of the best ways to be sure you get into the workshop you want is to volunteer to be a hostess. If you are willing to help please check the box “willing to serve as a hostess” on the registration form as you send it in or if you register on-line just call me or e-mail me. There will be a meeting of the Conference Hostess at 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the information desk. We will have everything you need to do a great job! Thanks and looking forward to working with you!

Debra E. Stevenson

OHCE OUTREACH VOLUME 24 NUMBER 2

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SUMMER 2015

Make Your Room Reservations Now

Embassy Suites and Conference Center 2701 Conference Center Drive, Norman, OK 73071 405-364-8040 (provide our group code of HCE)

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=13826908 Driving South on I35: Take the Tecumseh Rd. Exit, left on Tecumseh Rd, right on 24th Ave. NW., left on Conference Drive. Driving North on I35: Take the Robinson St Exit, turn left, turn left on 24th Ave., right on Conference Drive

80th OHCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE July 12th, 13th & 14th, 2015 Embassy Suites -2701 Conference Center Dr. – Norman, OK 73071 Registration Form Please Print Name_______________________________________________County_____________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________State_____Zip___________Daytime Phone________________________ FIRST TIMER YES ____ NO_____

I would be willing to serve as a Hostess YES_____ NO_____

Registration fee includes Monday and Tuesday luncheon and Monday Friendship Banquet _______ $115.00 Or _______ $140.00

Registration (Through June 22) Late Registration (Starting June 23)

Registration for Sunday Workshop – No Charge _____I will attend Sunday Workshop

_____I will not attend Sunday Workshop

________ TOTAL DUE Please list any Special Dietary needs:______________________________________________________ Make check payable to: OSU Mail to: Agricultural Conferences. 430 OSU Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078 Registration by Visa or MasterCard: CC# _________________________________________________ (OSU Personnel – Personal cards only – OSU P-cards are not permitted) Expiration Date__________ Signature Required ___________________________________________ Fax Credit Card with signature to 405-744-8491 Register online with Visa or MasterCard @ orangehub.okstate.edu. Agricultural Conferences Services, OHCE 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (OSU Personnel – Personal cards only – OSU P-cards are not permitted) REFUND POLICY: No refunds after July 1, 2015 Refund of registration fee paid by credit card will be refunded back to the credit card. You will be asked for the full credit card number and expiration date when you contact our office requesting the refund. Refund of registration fee paid by personal check will require a social security number for processing.

For more registration information call Agriculture Conferences at 405-744-6489

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Oklahoma Outreach is published three times a year by Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc. (OHCE), is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is education, leadership development and community service. OHCE is one of the educational organizations sponsored by the Oklahoma Extension Cooperative Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. All members are invited to submit timely OHCE news items. Deadlines are the 1st of February, May and September. Editor reserves the right to edit all articles. President

Shirley Burns

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Email: [email protected]

Editor

Pat Chapman

155 Choate Rd, Broken Bow, OK 74728-5135

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