Association for Home and Community Education
About Us:
Vermilion County HCE was founded in 1919 and is presently composed of 23 members and 2 Units. Monthly Board meetings are
held on the second Monday of the month. Board meetings are held at the University of Illinois Extension, Danville, Illinois.
We support HCE by being lifelong learners and supporting our community by volunteering.
Board Members/Other Responsibilities
| President and Secretary: | Eleanor White | |
| 1st Vice President: | Pat Bailey and Ruth Anne Metz | |
| 2nd Vice President and Treasurer: | Jo Anne Gerard | |
| Cultural Enrichment Director: | Mary Stampini | |
| CVH & Public Relations: | Diane Reddy | |
| International Director: | Mary Stampini | |
| Volunteer Positions | ||
Programming & Lessons
Vermilion County HCE offers a variety of lessons. Many are developed by the University of Illinois Extension.
Examples are:
I’m Positive, I’m Aging
Modern Food Trends
The Fuel to Fight Cancer
Food & Drug Interactions
What’s New In The Kitchen
Safety In Today’s World
Medical Identity Theft
...just to name a few
Annual Events
Cultural Enrichment Day, Annual Picnic, Women Walk the World
International Day The Country of Study changes each year. We have a yearlong study of the country’s culture, government, food, etc.
We celebrate and embrace the country through presentations and tasting their cuisine.
Attending Programming and Events
If you live in the Vermilion County, Illinois area and would like to join us for any of these, call the PR Director, Diane Reddy, at (217) 260-5593 for more information.
Contact for Membership
If you live in the Vermilion County, Illinois area and would like to join us, contact
Jo Anne Gerard, 2nd Vice President at (217) 446-8064, or E-Mail, jorgerard@att.net