WASHINGTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Calendar of Events  

January-Do it Yourself

This provides your club the opportunity to select any project you would like to do.
You may have a speaker; tour a local site, etc.

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Name your favorite wintertime soup.

JANUARY EVENTS
January 8         Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, PAC, Room 1023
January 31       Leader Training Meeting for February Project, 7:00 pm, PAC - Room 1113A&B

REMINDER TO CLUB SECRETARY
Remember to send a copy of your minutes to your Center Chairperson and to the Extension Office each month! The Extension address is on page 24 and the Center Chairperson addresses are on page 4 of this program book.         

It’s never too late to be who you might have been. – George Eliot

February-"How Safe is Our Water?"

“Water, water everywhere…” Oops! What is happening to our water?  Clean water to drink, cook with, and bathe in may be something of the past due to contamination, drought and other issues. 

We’ll learn about how safe our water is, how to reduce waste of this precious resource and how environmental practices affect our water supply for future consumption and recreation.

February Leader Training Meeting:  Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 pm, Public Agency Building,
Room 1113 A & B,333 E. Washington St. West Bend

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Name a technique that you use in your home to conserve water

FEBRUARY EVENTS
February 5              Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, PAC, Room 1023
February 10-16     Celebrate Families Week
February 28          Leader Training Meeting for March Project 7:00 pm PAC, Room 1113 A&B

A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark. – Chinese Proverb

March-"Global Warming"

The issue of global warming promises to be the great story of the 21st century as it will affect every one of us, our children and their children.  Initially this topic came to light in 1987.

We’ll learn about the scientific facts behind the “warming phenomenon” as well as hands-on actions each of us can take to create a more positive outcome.

Leader Training Meeting:  Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 pm, Public Agency Building,
Room 1113 A&B, 333 E. Washington St. West Bend.

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Name one thing that you will do to reduce greenhouse gases.

MARCH EVENTS
March 4           Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, PAC,Room 1023

Change your thoughts and you change the world –Harold R. McAlindon

April-International Meeting-"Italy"

Italy has a rich history dating back to the time of the Roman Empire. Catholicism has been a significant part of Italian history for centuries.  But today Italy is diverse and ranks 6th in the world market economy.  You’ll learn about Italian history, geography, culture and food, so save the date for this Special Interest Meeting.

April Special Interest Meeting – April 17—Room 1113 A&B, Public Agency Center.  Watch for details in the “Roots & Branches” Newsletter.

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Name your favorite Italian song.

APRIL EVENTS
April 1             Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm PAC, Room 1023
April 17            “Italy” Special Interest, PAC, Room 1113 A&B.  Watch for details at a later time.

Flexible people never get bent out of shape! – Author Unknown

May-"150 Years of Washington County Fair"

The Washington County Fair has been a significant part of the county’s culture, social and educational scene for 150 years. You’ll learn about fair history and the special event being prepared for July’s fair at Washington County Fair Park

May Special Interest Meeting – Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 pm., Room 112, Washington County Fair Park Pavilion, Hwy PV, West Bend.

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Name your favorite memory about the Washington County Fair.

MAY EVENTS
May           Spring Fling and Cultural Arts contest-TBA-Watch your Roots & Branches for more details
May 6        Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm PAC, Room 1023
May 14     Special Interest Meeting-150 Years of Washington County Fair, 7:00 pm, Rm. 112, Fair Park                   Pavilion

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Plato

June 1-30         DAIRY MONTH
June 3-6           Campus Days-Madison

July 17-18        Grandparents University-Madison Session 1
July 21-22        Grandparents University-Madison Session 2
July24-25         Grandparents University-Madison Session 3
July 22-27        Washington County Fair

July 31-August 10        Wisconsin State Fair
August TBA                   Executive Bd Meeting Date/time/place to be announced

The game of life is the game of boomerangs.  Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy. – Florence Shinn

September-Club Reorganization

After summer break, September club time should be a time to “Re-energize” for the busy fall, elect club officers for 2009, have a “get re-acquainted” potluck, invite potential new club members, and have a fun show–and- tell time “What I did during summer vacation.”

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Where did you go for summer vacation?

SEPTEMBER EVENTS - September is Club Reorganization Month
September               Elect new club officers for 2009 and send list to the Extension office
September 2            Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, PAC, Room 1023
September 15-17     WAHCE Leadership Institute – Manitowoc
September 15-17     WAHCE Conference – Manitowoc, Holiday Inn
September 25           Leader Training Meeting for October project.

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

October-"Blueberry Delights"

Blueberries are known as a “functional food” because it is one of the best fruits to provide antioxidants in the diet to help prevent disease and promote good health.  But the great taste and “cooking creativity” blueberries provide are a bonus.

You’ll learn more about the good health and tasty delights of blueberries (there will be a charge for materials for this project).

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
Name your favorite Blueberry recipe

OCTOBER EVENTS
October 7         Executive Board Meeting, 6:30pm, PAC, Room 1023
October            Fall Council-TBA                    

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. – Edith Wharton

November-"Home Decorating for the Holidays"

Creating festive environments for the holiday season doesn’t need to be expensive or an overwhelming time commitment.  You will learn some new and easy tricks for home decorating. 

This meeting is a Special Interest Meeting that every member may attend.  Each member will make and take home a holiday project (there will be a charge for materials for this project).

ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
What is being served for Thanksgiving Dinner at your house?

NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 1                 Pennies for Friendship due-Send to County Treasurer
November 4                 HCE Executive Board. Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Room 1023
November 3-9              HCE Week

The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being. – Jane Wyman

December

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ROLL CALL SUGGESTION:
List three of your “favorite things” about the holidays

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself. – Anna Quindlen

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