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February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
February 2016
Clark County Association for
Home & Community Education “The Grapevine” Growing Stronger—Reaching Wider
Caring To Make A Difference
Valentine’s Day Page 1
Bus Tour Page 2
Comfort Cart Quilts/Bookworm
Page 3
HCE Donations Page 4
HCE Day Page 5
HCE Registration Page 6
Cultural Arts Page 7
Cultural Arts Registration Page 8
Cultural Arts Updates Page 9
UW-Extension Financial Workshops
Page 10
UW-Extension Financial Workshops
Page 11
Leadership Training/Club News
Page 12
Club News Page 13
HCE Board Meeting Page 14
On the Move and in the Groov Page 15
On the Move and in the Groov Form
Page 16
Club Members/ Tea at Tuffs Page 17
Dates at a Glance Page 18
, also known as or the ,[1] is a celebration observed on
February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a public holiday in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. Several martyrdom stories were invented for the various Valentines that belonged to February 14, and added to later martyrologies.[2] A popular hagiographical account of Saint Valentine of Rome states that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, during his imprisonment, he healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius. An embellishment to this story states that before his execution he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell.[3] Saint Valentine's Day is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion,[4] as well as in the Lutheran Church.[5] The Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrates Saint Valentine's Day, albeit on July 6 and July 30, the former date in honor of the Roman presbyter Saint Valentine, and the latter date in honor of Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop of Interamna (modern Terni). The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as
"). In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart", as well as to children, in order to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady).[6] Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.[
Mission Statement of the Wisconsin Association for Home and Com-munity Education
HCE Offers Opportunities for:
Learning in a social setting
Sharing what we learn
Caring to make a difference in our homes, communities, and
the world
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Dates To Remember
FEB 2 Executive Board Meeting @ ADS in Greenwood at 6:00p.m.
MAR 1 Executive Board Meeting @ ADS in Greenwood at 6:00p.m.
MAR 3 Day Trippers Dinner Theatre, Bloomington, MN
MAR 15 Living Your Bucket List with Nancy Vance, at Loyal City Hall @ 10:00sm
MAR 16 Living Your Bucket List with Nancy Vance, at Clark County Auditorium @ 5:00pm
APR 4 Juneau County West District Meeting, Elroy WI
APR 16 HCE Day
MAY 3 Executive Board Meeting @ ADS in Greenwood at 6:00p.m.
MAY 24 Diverticular Disease, Neillsville Auditorium
AUG 10-14 Clark County Fair
AUG 23 Executive Board Meeting @ ADS in Greenwood at 6:00p.m.
SEP 7 Stretching Your Food Dollar with Nancy Vance, at Loyal City Hall @ 10:00am
SEP 8 Stretching Your Food Dollar with Nancy Vance, Clark County Auditorium @ 5:00pm
SEP 12-14 State WAHCE Conference
OCT 4 Fall Business Meeting
TBD Fall West District Meeting
NOV 1 Executive Board Meeting @ ADS in Greenwood at 6:00p.m.
NOV 6-12 WAHCE Week
DEC HCE Executive Board Christmas Party
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Join the Clark County HCE as we once again travel to the Daytripper's Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on, Thursday March 3. The show we will be seeing is the adorable and hilarious comedy called “Sex Please, We’re Sixty”. Someone swaps Bud’s Viagra with Venusia for women, and we soon discover that they have a strange effect on men. It gives them all the symptoms of a menopausal woman, complete with hot flashes, mood swings, uncontrollable weeping and irritability. Laugh along as we see what happens next. Written in the style of the Golden Girls meets Grumpy Old Men, this hysterical comedy/drama is filled with mayhem, mischief, and mood swings. The production is sure to entertain, enlighten, and charm. We will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, with coffee and tea included, followed by the show. There is a full bar if you wish to purchase something else to drink. The price for the day is $70 for HCE members and $75 for non-members. This includes the bus, dinner & show and all taxes and tips. We will be making a fast-food stop on the way home, this cost is on your own. The pick-up stops and timers are: 7:15 am — Spencer—Progressive Travel Garage 8:10 am — Neillsville—Shopko 8:40 am — Greenwood—Mayville’s Market 9:00 am — Withee—St. John’s Lutheran Church 9:30 am — Thorp—Thorpedo A complete registration form and check, made payable to Clark
County HCE, is due by Friday, February 19, 2016 to:
Joanne Trunkel
HCE Spring Tour Name
Mailing Address
City, State and Zip
Phone Number
____ I am a club or individual member of HCE $70.00 each
____ Non-member $75.00 each Includes taxes, fees, and
tips
I will board the bus at: ___ Spencer-7:15am ___ Neillsville-8:10am ___ Greenwood-8:40am ___ Withee-9:00am ___ Thorp-9:30am
Please check the following statement acknowledging that you agree to the terms:
____ I voluntarily and without reservation on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, and assigns
assume the risk of the tour/trip and waive any and all claims of whatever against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and all its employees, agents, and the officer of the Clark County Association for Home and Community
Education.
A registration form and payment must be returned for each person by Friday February 19, 2016
Send registration form, payment (made payable to Clark County HCE) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Joanne Trunkel
N9569 River Ave,
Greenwood, WI 54437
715-267-7264
Registration fee is not refundable but can be
transferred to another person. February 19, 2016 Deadline for Registration
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
WI Bookworm gave some of the unused books to the Dorchester Head start and Little Stars
Kindergarten screening.
Diana Schuette – WI Bookworm TM Coordinator
Comfort Cart Quilts
The HCE is once again going to make Comfort Cart Quilts for the St. Joseph’s Ministry Health in Marshfield. The quilts go on a comfort cart that is used in
some patient’s rooms.
We will be getting together on:
Thursday, February 25
Loyal City Hall 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Bring a sack lunch if you plan on staying
all day or just come and help as long as you can. All help is welcome and NO experience is necessary. On the job training provided!
The quilts are 40”x60” and are made of cotton
fabric with a light batting filler or just a fleece back. If anyone has cotton fabrics or light fleece or batting that they
would like to donate please do. If you would like to bring your sewing machine
please do that also.
If you have any questions please call:
Joanne Trunkel Lois Becker 715-267-7264 715-255-8307
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
HCE Day April 16th
HCE Day Donations Department of Aging
HCE Day will be here before we know it, so lets do some planning for our donations to help our Clark County Department of Aging and Disability Resource Center. I had a delightful conversation with Mary Sladich. Her enthusiasm is contagious! She currently has some needs that are out of the ordinary that we can help her fill:
Coffee Tea Canned Meats Canned Fruits in natural juice Oatmeal-plain Quick 1-Minute New Bed Pillows Towels Sets - light weight Clean, gently used towels would work Silverware - clean used
Currently some of her resources are:
Trinity Lutheran Church Loyal makes quilts. A Quilting Group makes beautiful pillowcases. Wildcat donates its old dishes.
If you know of a large or small resource that could help the Department of Aging, please contact Mary Sladich at 715-743-5144. She would be thrilled to hear from you. Mary mentioned the oldest adult she is working with will be 107 in April. So lets give the Department of Aging a boost! Thank You! Any questions, please call. International/Citizenship Committee Donna Koski 715-255-9443
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
“From A to Z: We Are First Rate”“From A to Z: We Are First Rate”“From A to Z: We Are First Rate” HCE DAYHCE DAYHCE DAY
Saturday April 16, 2016 Saturday April 16, 2016 Saturday April 16, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church 201 N West Street, Loyal201 N West Street, Loyal201 N West Street, Loyal
8:30am8:30am8:30am---1:30pm1:30pm1:30pm Remember to bring:Remember to bring:Remember to bring:
plates, cup, and silverware.plates, cup, and silverware.plates, cup, and silverware.
The Heart
OF
IS YOU” !!!
Open to the PublicOpen to the PublicOpen to the Public A fun filled day with educational speakers, crafts, and food!A fun filled day with educational speakers, crafts, and food!A fun filled day with educational speakers, crafts, and food!
Join us for Potluck! View our Cultural Arts Crafts!Join us for Potluck! View our Cultural Arts Crafts!Join us for Potluck! View our Cultural Arts Crafts! There are Door Prizes!! There are Door Prizes!! There are Door Prizes!!
8:30am8:30am8:30am--- Coffee and registrationCoffee and registrationCoffee and registration
9:00am9:00am9:00am––– Welcome Joan Knack, HCE updatesWelcome Joan Knack, HCE updatesWelcome Joan Knack, HCE updates
9:30am9:30am9:30am––– 10:30am10:30am10:30am––– Mini SessionsMini SessionsMini Sessions
10:45am10:45am10:45am––– 11:45am11:45am11:45am––– Guest Speaker Guest Speaker Guest Speaker
11:45am11:45am11:45am––– 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm ––– Pot Luck Lunch Pot Luck Lunch Pot Luck Lunch
1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm --- 1:30pm1:30pm1:30pm––– Awards, Door Prizes, EvaluationsAwards, Door Prizes, EvaluationsAwards, Door Prizes, Evaluations
Guest Speakers: Guest Speakers: Guest Speakers: Sylvia Oberle “Slide Show on Rural Barn Architecture & Presentation of ‘Ice Age Trail’” Sylvia Oberle “Slide Show on Rural Barn Architecture & Presentation of ‘Ice Age Trail’” Sylvia Oberle “Slide Show on Rural Barn Architecture & Presentation of ‘Ice Age Trail’”
Mini Sessions Descriptions:Mini Sessions Descriptions:Mini Sessions Descriptions:
How, Who, What, When, Where of African Violets? - Margaret Hoffman Saintpaulias, commonly known as African violets, are a genus of 6–20 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. Come join Margaret as she show us the importance of how to plant an African violet, where to set it, and what soil to use. Class not limitedClass not limitedClass not limited––– no extra cost.no extra cost.no extra cost.
Paper Flower Decor - Deb Engelbretson Lush springtime flowers can bring cheer to anyone's day. Please join Deb while she demonstrates the Lush springtime flowers can bring cheer to anyone's day. Please join Deb while she demonstrates the Lush springtime flowers can bring cheer to anyone's day. Please join Deb while she demonstrates the creativity of a spring flower, by using paper punching and a canvas ring or bouquet. creativity of a spring flower, by using paper punching and a canvas ring or bouquet. creativity of a spring flower, by using paper punching and a canvas ring or bouquet. Extra cost $5.00 payable at doorExtra cost $5.00 payable at doorExtra cost $5.00 payable at door
ABC’s of Foods ABC’s of Foods ABC’s of Foods --- Sandy Fritz Sandy Fritz Sandy Fritz Nothing is like whisking together a “Make, Taste, & Take” meal! Join Sandy in creating a meal that is sure Nothing is like whisking together a “Make, Taste, & Take” meal! Join Sandy in creating a meal that is sure Nothing is like whisking together a “Make, Taste, & Take” meal! Join Sandy in creating a meal that is sure to attract. You will be making: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with cranberries and almonds, Blueberry French to attract. You will be making: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with cranberries and almonds, Blueberry French to attract. You will be making: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with cranberries and almonds, Blueberry French Toast, and Cranberry Fluff Salad. You can take some home or we can put out for potluck. Toast, and Cranberry Fluff Salad. You can take some home or we can put out for potluck. Toast, and Cranberry Fluff Salad. You can take some home or we can put out for potluck.
Extra cost $4.00 payable at the doorExtra cost $4.00 payable at the doorExtra cost $4.00 payable at the door...
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
____________________________________ _____________________________ Name Phone number
______________________________________ Address
Check One That Applies: Cost For Day
Club Members _____________________ $2.00 plus Dish to pass
2016 Member at large $2.00 plus Dish to pass Non-member attending HCD Day Only $2.00 plus Dish to pass
Non-member wanting to join (Dues to be Paid) $2.00 plus Dish to pass
Non-member being sponsored by a club ___________________ $2.00 plus Dish to pass List Club Please
HCE Member from Neighboring County ____________________ $2.00 plus Dish to pass List County Please Neighboring County Presidents _____________________________ FREE List county Please
Choose your Mini Session Descriptions Page Three Place 1 by your first choice, 2 by second choice and 3, by third choice. Seating is first come first serve basis.
Complete and Mail to: HCE Day Registration, Attn: Lois Becker, Treasurer, N8094 County Road K, Loyal, WI 54446
Any Questions contact Sandy Fritz 715-229-2323
How, Who, What, Why, Where, of African Violets? - Margaret Hoffman
Paper Flower Decor - Deb Engelbretson
ABC’s of Foods - Sandy Fritz -$4.00
“From A to Z: We Are First Rate”“From A to Z: We Are First Rate”“From A to Z: We Are First Rate” HCE DAYHCE DAYHCE DAY
Saturday April 16, 2016 Saturday April 16, 2016 Saturday April 16, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church 201 N West Street, Loyal201 N West Street, Loyal201 N West Street, Loyal
8:30am8:30am8:30am---1:30pm1:30pm1:30pm Remember to bring:Remember to bring:Remember to bring:
plates, cup, and silverware.plates, cup, and silverware.plates, cup, and silverware.
The Heart
OF
IS YOU” !!!
List Club Please
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
1. Paintings/Drawings
Framed or Wrapped A. Oil
B. Acrylic
C. Water Color
D. Other
2. Photography (note Rule #10) A. Color – Landscape
B. Color – Waterscape
C. Color – Plants
D. Color – Animals
E. Color – People F. Color – Skyscape
G. Black and White
H. Other
3. Sewing
A. Children’s Wear B. Adult Wear
C. Original Design
D. Wearable Art
E. Useful Sewn Item
F. Purse or Tote G. Pillows
H. Sewn item made from re-
cycled materials
I. Other
4. Knitting A. Wearable Item
B. Afghan
C. Other
5. Crocheting A. Wearable Item
B. Doily/Dresser Scarf
C. Afghan
D. Other
6. Hand Stitching A. Plastic Canvas
B. Embroidery
C. Counted Cross Stitch
D. Other
7. Crafts (note Rule #12)
A. Cards–paper only-6
B. Cards–mixed media-6
C. Scrapbooking
D. Craft made from recycled
materials E. Handcrafted doll/toy
F. Glass craft
G. Other
8. Heritage Skills
A. Hardanger
B. Tatting C. Woodworking
D. Basketry
E Spinning/Weaving
F. Felting
G Swedish Weaving
H. Rug Making I. Original published book
J. Other
9. Bed Quilts (Larger than 60” x 80”
or 4,800 square inches)
A. Tied
B. Hand quilted Machine Quilted by You: C. Pieced
D. Appliqued
E. Embroidered
Machine Quilted Professionally: F. Pieced
G. Appliquéd
H. Embroidered
I. Any other Bed Quilt
10. Lap/Baby Quilt (Smaller than
60” x 80” or 4,800 square inches)
A. Tied
B. Hand-quilted
Machine Quilted By You C. Pieced D. Appliquéd
E. Embroidered
Machine Quilted Professionally F. Pieced
G Appliquéd
H. Embroidered I. Any other lap quilt
11. Quilted Wall Hanging (NO
Frame) -- One (1) item only no
longer than 50 inches A. Hand Quilted, fabric
B. Machine Quilted, fabric
C. Other i.e., - collage of as-
sembled materials or
mixed media
12. Table Topper/Runner
A. Hand Quilted
B. Machine Quilted C. Other
13. Jewelry
A. Bracelet
B. Necklace C. Other
14. Constructed Original Item
A. Clay/Pottery
B. Wood
C. Other
15. Painted Objects
A. China
B. Glass C. Fabric
D. Wood
E. Other
Poem, Essay, Short Story/Play
must accompany this form. Include 3
copies, stapled individually if
multiple pages.
Do not count “a”, “an”, and “the” for
either essays or short stories. (Refer to Rule # 7 on Guidelines.)
16. Poem
17. Essay Original, 1 topic; 250-500 words
18. Short Story/Play
19. Original that has beginning,
middle and end
3,000 words or less
19. Bonus Category – “Let’s Make
Music”. Details on next page.
ENTRIES DUE BY AUGUST 1, 2016
Send registrations and written entries to: Veronica Sustar N2894 Overgaard Road Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-1140 E-mail: [email protected]
Cultural Arts
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Wisconsin Association for Home & Community Education, Inc. Cultural & Textile Arts Show
2016 Guidelines
Pre-registration is required for ALL items, including Bonus Category. Due by August 1, 2016.
Note: County Chairman -- If you want verification that your registrations were received, include
e-mail address or self-addressed stamped postcard.
Only one entry on each registration form. SEND ALL FORMS TOGETHER IMMEDIATELY AFTER COUNTY SHOW.
Any items NOT pre-registered will NOT be judged or displayed. Category changes will be made only by judge.
All work must be done by entrant and completed after last year’s show. It must receive a first place at this year’s county
show or fair. All items must be clean or laundered or will be disqualified by the judge.
Each county may enter a total of 11 items from categories 1 through 15 plus additional items from the written categories (16-18) for a maximum of twelve, plus one Bonus Category 19. A county cannot have duplicate
entries in any lettered sub-category.
Three copies of poems, essays and short stories/plays must accompany the registration forms. Must not be framed or in book form. Staple a cover sheet with the category/title which is to be centered on the
entry. Name should appear only on the back side.
All entries in categories 16, 17 and 18 must be typed. Use plain paper and 12 pitch font. Author must sign permission form if they agree to have their piece printed in HCE Update.
Kits and patterns may be used as long as entrant does all the work.
Photography must be an 8” x 10” photograph -- unmatted only -- put into an 8½” x 11” plastic sleeve – slip in tag board or cardboard behind picture. Double-sided tape will hold picture to your tag board. Photographs
matted or framed will be disqualified.
If bringing an easel for your painting or drawing--Be sure to securely tape a label with name, district and county.
Six (6) Cards without envelopes must be mounted as a group on a flat sturdy display board no larger than 14” x
22” or they will be disqualified.
WAHCE is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any loss or damage of items on display.
Color Coding for Registration Forms by Districts:
Central – White Northeast – Yellow Northwest – Light Blue Southeast – Green Southwest – Orange West – Pink
Entry Day: Items may be brought in Sunday (9/11) from 6:30-8PM or Monday (9/12) 8-11:30 am. Judging
will begin at 12:30PM. All entries will receive a placing. Members may view for 1 hour after the evening activity on Monday. Hours on Tuesday for viewing will be announced or posted.
Cut on the dotted line and send in the completed Registration Form and Claim Check
with both parts filled out. You will receive your Claim Check when you bring the items.
Registration Form Claim Check
Category/Class (example 2D) Category/Class (example 2D)
County: District County: District
Name Name
Address Address
City/Zip City/Zip
E-mail: E-mail:
Phone # Phone #
Title or Description Title or description:
Are you bringing an easel? o Yes or o No Are you bringing an easel? o Yes or o No
People’s Choice’s # Signature required for WAHCE authority to print copies of poems, essays and short stories/plays. Author’s Signature: Date:
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
19. Bonus Category – Let’s Make Music
For the past four years our "Bonus" contest has been
greeted with a lot of excitement and participation. We decided to do it again. This year we're celebrating with Let’s Make Music.
The bonus category is just for fun!! Note: There is a size restriction. Base no larger than 10” x 10” with a maximum height of 20”.
Here are the rules to enter:
The display you use for your creation is of your choice.
You can use any media to construct your entry. As with any Cultural Arts entries, your entry should be judged in some way at the County
level. Please bring only one entry from each county. The entry will be turned in with your other Cultural Arts entries and will be put on display
somewhere in the conference center.
This will not be a judged category – instead – the “Music” item will be voted on by those attending the conference. Each person will receive a “vote slip” in their packets when they register for the 2016 WAHCE State Conference. Then it will be up to all attending to choose
the best looking entry. We hope all counties will like the idea and join in the fun.
If you have any questions about the 2016 Cultural Arts show, please contact me. Thank you!
Veronica Sustar N2894 Overgaard Road
Mauston, WI 53948 Phone: 608-847-1140
Email: [email protected]
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
To learn more about any of
the Workshops contact the
Clark County University of
Wisconsin-Extension Office at
715-743-5121
UW-EXTENSION FINANCIAL AND
PARENTING WORKSHOPS
2016
An EEO Affirmative Action employer,
the University of Wisconsin-Extension
provides equal opportunities in
employment and programming
including Tit le IX and ADA
requirements . I f you require
reasonable accommodations to
participate in this programming,
please call Nancy Vance at 715-743-
5121 as soon as possible.
Providing residents with the ability to
acquire knowledge and resources, and
then evaluate and apply positive
financial decisions in order to develop
financial security.
All workshops are presented by:
Nancy Vance
Family Living Educator
715-743-5121 Clark County—University of Wisconsin Extension
517 Court Street, Room 104 Neillsville, WI 54456 www.clark.uwex.edu
Workshops are held at:
Clark County Courthouse
(auditorium)
517 Court Street
Neillsville, WI 54456
Loyal City Hall
301 N Main Street
Loyal, WI 54446
Pre-registration for all workshops
is required at least one week in
advance (715-743-5121)
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Course DESCRIPTION MEETING INFORMATION
Getting Through
Tough Financial
Times
This workshop provides attendees with an opportunity to learn positive money management skills, identify savings strategies and set personal financial goals to assist with developing financial security. Lessons include hands-on activities and discussion to facilitate learning.
3rd Monday of every month 10:00—11:30 a.m. 5:00—6:30 p.m. February—May Clark County Courthouse September—December Loyal City Hall
Financial Coaching
Financial coaches will meet one-on-one with clients to address their individual financial needs.
Classes will be scheduled individually Contact Nancy Vance at 715-743-5121 / [email protected]
Our financial classes are designed to teach basic financial principles to attendees, and provide them with knowledge and
resources to make positive decisions regarding their financial situation.
There are a number of workshops, each offering a different topic and opportunity to learn.
Pre-registration for all workshops is required at least one week in
advance (715-743-5121)
Our parenting classes are designed to teach parents basic parenting skills and increase their comfort level with topics that
can create stress in the family such as discipline, effective communication, expectations and developmental expectations
communication skills, children's developmental needs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION MEETING INFORMATION
Parenting 101 This workshop provides attendees with infor-mation on care for self, understanding develop-mental needs of children, ideas on how to guide children in a positive manner, communication skills and managing conflict.
2nd Monday of every month 4:00-5:30 p.m. February-May Clark County Court-house September-December Loyal City Hall
REQUESTED TOPICS ON PARENTING
Classes will be conducted upon request if there is a specific topic of interest. A minimum of five in-dividuals are required for the class to meet.
Classes will be scheduled individually Contact Nancy Vance at 715-743-5121 / [email protected]
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Club News
Club: Lone Pine Date: 1-21-16 Time: 1:00pm
Place: Violet Roth; Number of members: 7; Attending: 7 Newsletter Discussed Yes Pennies for Friendship Collected? Yes Meeting called to order by President Marie Kaiser. Roll call was “what you might do for the summer.” Marie Kaiser gave report on “no call list”. Rosemary Sloniker gave report on “15 things to give up to be happy.” Margaret Artz reported on James Madison the 4th president. Also how Congress and Constitution work together. Marie also reported on safety of foods. Good snacks instead of sugary snacks. Honey nev-er spoils. Violet reported on elderly re-admittance to hospital within 30 days of discharge. Working with a social worker when discharged. Next meeting is February 7, at Margaret Artz Sally Malm Secretary
Club: Owen Happy Homemakers The Owen Happy Homemakers January meeting was held on Jan 14, 2016, 2pm at the CCRLC. 6 members were present, no guests. Pat Blazer presided over the meeting due to the absence of Presi-dent Sandy. We recited the Pledge, WAHCE Creed and the WAHCE Prayer. Due to the absence of Sec-Treasurer Judy the minutes were read by Pat and she also gave the treasurers report. Patti gave the Sunshine report. Chris shared a book she is reading about natural probiotics being a beneficial bacteria. Articles also affili-ate this with autism. Fern shared an article on Monarch butterfly's and milk weed gardens. Thank you notes were read from receivers of the Thanksgiving cheer baskets. Happy Birthday to Erika on the 7
th. Harold Laube will have surgery on the 18, prayers were offered.
Sally was hostess and serves a delicious apple-cranberry desert. Club members made 9 comfort care quilts and we tied them at the meeting. Next meeting will be February 11
th at the CCRLC, 2pm with Fern as hostess.
Project will be Valentine Bingo. Reporter: Pat Blazer
2016 Leadership Training Sessions: Pre-Register!!! 715-743-5121
Living Your Bucket List Learn how to set exciting goals, to enjoy the future, improve your sense of well-being, and
create you own “Bucket List”
March 15th, 10:00am– Loyal City Hall
March 16th, 5:00pm — Clark County Auditorium
Presented by: Nancy Vance, Family Living Educator
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Club: Hilltop Date: 1-26-16 Time: 7:00pm
Place: Kathleen Watson; Number of members: 13; Attending: 10 Newsletter Discussed Yes Pennies for Friendship Collected? Yes The Month’s Lesson/Program: QPR Training Presented by: Arlene Stark and Peggy Buchda Time devoted: 15 minutes discussion and materials distributed to each member. Meeting called to order by President Arlene Start. HCE creed and mission statement recited. Roll call taken. Treasurer reports were read & approved. Committee Reports: Safety: Audrey reported on how to avoid identity theft. Be aware when using computers, credit cards and printed personal information. Protect your passwords and pin numbers. Don’t give out personal information over the phone. If an offer sounds too good to be true it might be a scam. International/Citizenship: Kathleen read an article “felony disenfranchisement.” Laws can vary from state to state regarding voting rights for convicts. Most often they lose their right to vote and in some states this affects a large number of the population especially in black communities. HCE: Cindy reported on consumer dis-satisfaction with front loading wash machines and keeping the rubber gas kit cleaned & odor free. Garbage disposals also can pose an odor problem if not cared for properly. Cindy also listed the top 4 fire hazards in the home. 1. Smoking, 2. Space heaters, 3. Cooking, 4. Faulty wires. FHN: Peggy— please refer to report on QPR under this months program presentation. Old Business: Arlene Stark reminded members to read the Cultural Arts Update in the November Grapevine. December 13 we met at Laurie Carlson’s home for our Christmas Party. We had a pot luck supper, played games, and exchanged secret pal gifts, revealing our names. We then drew new names for 2016. No regular business meeting was held. New Business: Discussed up coming events listed in the Grapevine, including bus trip & Comfort Cart Quilts. We agreed to donate a raffle basket for the “Tea at Tufts” fundraiser. Our basket theme will be ‘Foods and Kitchen items.’ Our February meeting will be Tuesday the 23rd at Mary Nauertz’s home. Roll call is to bring items for raffle basket. Mary Nauertz Secretary
Candlelight: Candlelight Homemakers meet Jan. 19th, 2016 at American Legion hall. With 10 members present. President Sharon Wetzel opened the meeting with the creed. Old Business Dorothy Larsen reported that her and Sandy Hammen obtained the Christmas gift for a needy child and presented it to them from the club. New Business Pat Mrotek presented the project on “Keeping Family Records” It was interesting on where certain important records should be kept. Records should be kept at least 3 yrs. An articles “Wisconsin Conservation” was also read. The Aging office Newsletter will be prepared for mailing on Monday, January 25. The meeting was adjoined with the Homemakers Prayer. Sue Sundermeyer Secretary.
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
HCE Board Meeting February 4, 2016
The meeting was called to order, at noon, by President Joan Knack at the Loyal City Hall due to our regular meeting being cancelled and rescheduled. Members present were: Joan Knack – President, Joanne Trunkel – V. P. and Tour Committee, Lois Becker – Treasurer, Cindy Craig – Membership/Marketing and Dairy Bar, Diana Schuette – WI Bookworm TM, Betty Loos – Historian, Sally Malm – Scholarship, Donna Koski – International. The Secretaries and Treasurers reports were read and placed on file. Directors Reports: Joanne Trunkel – V.P. for Family and Community Outreach reported that they were working on Comfort Cart Quilts that day, and will be doing so again on February 25, from 9-3 at the Loyal City Hall. All are welcome to join in. Diana Schuette – WI Bookworm TM Coordinator reported that she gave some of the unused books to the Dorchester Head start and Little Stars Kindergarten screening. HCE Day will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church, in Loyal, on April 16. The main speaker will be Sylvia Oberle. She will talk on the Ice Age Trails and have a slide show on Rural Barn architecture. Mini-sessions will be: spring craft by Deb Engelbretson, African violets by Mary Hoffman and a cooking session by Sandy Fritz. We will also have someone come to speak to us about a new preforming arts center that is opening in Neillsville. Committee Reports: Laurie Carlson – Cultural Arts chairman has asked Julie Bechgel and Linda Garrett to be the judges for the HCE Day Cultural Arts contest. Donna Koski – International chairman reported that we will do a collection, at HCE Day, for the Dept. of Aging, of out of the ordinary needs. More information will be in the newsletter. Sally Malm – Scholarship chairman reported that all 2015 college scholarships have been paid. Joanne Trunkel – Tour reported that there are still several places open on the March 3 tour and has asked to have an article put in the paper. Unfinished business: The decision to increase the amount of scholarship to those attending the state meeting has been tabled until the next meeting. New Business: State Meeting- Lois will book 4 rooms at the conference center. We will have to collect items to be put in the bags for state meeting and we will have to meet, at a later date ,to make the party favors to be used at the Tuesday night banquet. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 pm. Submitted by: Joanne Trunkel – Acting Secretary
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
On the Move and in the Groove February 28 to May 28, 2016
Family and Community Life will again be focusing on walking and exercise as a countywide activity. Any activity you do between February 28
th and May 29
th can be counted. This includes walking, cleaning,
gardening, dancing, swimming, and you-name-it exercise of any kind. Each 20 minutes equals 1 point, for example, one hour equals 3 points. Please report your totals in points, not hours.
All forms for individuals or groups are available on-line, or you may develop your own as long as you use points for your totals. Remember, one point for every 20 minutes of activity.
Please compile your reports at the county level and send them to Vice President for Family and Community Life. Your reports should show totals for each individual. Remember to include the name, address,
county, phone or email of the person sending the report.
In 2015 there were 39 counties that reported participation in 'On the Move and in the Groove' with total points at 98,989 which equals about 33,000 hours! Way to go! I'm sure we will break 100,000 points next year with everyone Movin' and Grovin'!
The winners for 2015 were Kewaunee County with 6635 points and
Manitowoc County with 5814 points.
Adams, Bayfield, and St Croix Counties were not far behind, so let’s keep this competition going for everyone’s good health and well being.
‘Vice President for Family and Community Life’: PLEASE forward your County reports to me by June 10
th, 2016. This is very important because
our State President needs the information for the NVON Conference. These numbers look good on our report for NVON.
THANK YOU for your participation and looking forward to 2016!
JoAnn Blonien
Vice President for Family and Community Life
S 589 County Hwy WW
Elroy WI 53929
New email: [email protected]
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education, Inc.
On the Move and in the Groove February 28 to May 28, 2016
(individual)
Get moving with HCE members from across the State. Record 1 point for each 20 minutes of activity. For example: 1 hour = 3 points. Please compile your reports and send them to Vice President for Family and Community Life (Joanne Trunkel) before June 1
st, 2016.
Name of County:
Individual:
Dates Sun. Mon. Tues. Weds. Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Weight (if
desired)
Points for
week Total to
date
February 28 -March 5
March 6-12
March 13-19
March 20-26
March 27- April 2
April 3-9
April 10-16
April 17-23
April 24-30
May 1-7
May 8-14
May 15-21
May 22-28
Totals
Weight
Loss Total
Points
Turn this report into: Joanne Trunkel
N9569 River Ave, Greenwood, 54437
February 2016 Clark County HCE Newsletter
Mission Statement of the Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education
HCE Offers Opportunities for: Learning in a social setting
Sharing what we learn
Caring to make a difference in our homes, communities, and the world
Attention All Clubs Please get a list of your members who have 50 years in HCE to Bet-
ty Loos! We will be honoring these members at the April 16,
HCE Day.
Betty Loos, HCE Historian
W3427 Chicka-dee Road
Loyal, WI 54446
We are requesting assistance from our HCE Groups to donate gift baskets for the 11th annual Tea at Tufts, fundraiser. The event funds the “Parenting the First Year” newsletters, sent out monthly by the UW–Extension. This program provides educational information to families and single parents with new babies. Each month they receive a newsletter age relative to their child, with developmental information. Such as when their baby may start walking, how to interact with baby, tips on disciplining, and tips on taking care of their new baby and themselves.
We hope our talented HCE clubs will be able to donate raffle baskets for this wonderful program.
Baskets can be dropped off at the UW- Extension office, by Feb. 25th, 2015 And feel free to call 715-743-5121 if you have any questions.
