Association for Home and Community Education
About Us:
Each organization has its champions. Bertha O. Eldred was our champion and founder of HOME BUREAU in Macoupin County. In the early years she traveled miles over the roads that were sometimes almost impassable to spread the word of Extension and unite the county for a worthy cause. Following their footsteps of her father, founder of the 4-H movement, she gathered homemakers together and after two years of hard work saw a dream became a reality. On October 24, 1930, Macoupin County Home Bureau emerged as the only professional organization for homemakers. Bertha O. Eldred was elected the organizations first president, an office she held for two years.
Contact:
Jane Sexton, Public Relations
Phone: (217) xxx-xxxx
Macoupin Counties Board Members:
President | Donna Greenslade | |
1st Vice President | Carol Pollo | |
2nd Vice President | Jerri Bayse | |
Secretary | Mary Lou Griffith | |
Treasurer | Kay Kalaher | |
Public Relations | Jane Sexton | |
Cultural Enrichment | Vickie Laughlin | |
International | Jennifer Brown | |
Family & Community Issues | Barb Richards | |
CVH | Virginia Lewis |
HCE Board Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Macoupin County Extension Office
Macoupin Counties 11 units are:
Bird | Nilwood | |
Dandy Doers | Scottville | |
Do More | Staunton | |
Monday Niters | Stitch & Stir | |
Modelite | Town & Country | |
Mt. Olive |
We have 110 regular members and 6 mailbox members for a total of 116 members.
Upcoming Lessons for 2021 Year:
January | "Mad About Muffins" | |
February | "Weighing in on Sleep" | |
March | "Essential Oils" | |
April | "Building Resiliency in Yourself and Your Organization" | |
May | "How to Save on Travel" | |
June | "One Pot/One Pan Meals" | |
July | "Medical Identity Theft" | |
August | Vacation Month | |
September | "Five Flavors: How the Palate Changes" | |
October | "What Healthy Behavior Do You Practice " | |
November | "Mediterranean and Other Diets" | |
December | Unit's Choice |
Location of County Lessons:
Our lessons are presented at the University of Illinois Extension Office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, IL. 62026.
Phone (217) 854-9604
County Meetings and Programs:
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The 91st Annual Meeting scheduled for May 27th has been cancelled this year because of Covid restrictions.
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Each year a Spring and Fall Retreat are held in partnership with Jersey and Christian County. It is uncertain if either will be held this year.
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A "Celebration" is held each summer with Sangamon County. It is uncertain if it will be held.
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Founder's Day, October 28, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., Carlinville United Methodist Church. The meeting will consist of business meeting, installation of officers for the coming year, a catered meal and entertainment. Last year Macoupin County H.C.E. would have celebrated 90 years. We are planning to hold our 90th Celebration at Founder's Day.