Perry CountyAssociation for Home and Community Education
About Us
Perry County Home and Community Association began May 8, 1947 as Perry County Home Bureau. In the 1950's, the organization split from Farm Bureau by order of the Secretary of Agriculture. The new name was Perry County Home Extension. In the 80's, the University of Illinois asked our organization to keep its own funds and records.
In 1992, the State Organization changed its name to Illinois Association for Family and Community Education. Our county chose to keep HEA for recognition purposes. The new name became Homemakers Education Association.
In April, 2008, the group voted on another name change to Perry County Home and Community Education. HCE continues to function by co-operation with U of I Extension and is located downstairs in the Government Building, south of Pinckneyville.
New members are always welcome and the general public is invited to all functions. Programs are planned to educate as well as entertain.
HCE members are strong supporters of the 4-H program. Volunteerism is a strong feature of the organization. Scholarships are awarded in the fields of agriculture or consumer science through fundraising efforts.
In the 2011-2012 year our focus will be on Illinois. The planning committee has some great programs coming as Lessons for Learning. These include: The Southern Illinois Wine Trail, Crops Harvested in Illinois, Illinois State Capitals, Illinois Indian Heritage, Horseradish, Skeletons in our Closet and Places of Interest in Illinois. The country of Scotland and the state of Maine will be part of Passport Party.
Location of County Lessons:
Perry County Extension Office or brought to Unit Meetings by a local presenter.
Upcoming Events:
Check back for an updated schedule
Units in Perry County:
- Better Homes
- Girls Friday
- Mixed Nuts
- Paradise
- Today's Homes
- Silver Spoons
- West County Girls
Contact:
Jane Chapman at ejanec1@midwest.net
(618) 758-2536
Carolyn Bathon atbzyacres@hotmail.com
(618) 758-2315