Illinois
Association for Home and Community Education
 
 Perry County
Association for Home & Community Education

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About Us


October 26-31, 2009 has been designated to celebrate Perry County HCE Week.
Perry County Home & Community Education Association began May 8, 1947 as
Perry County Home Bureau.  In the 50's, the organization split from Farm Bureau
by order of the Secretary of Agriculture.  The new name was Perry County Home Extension with the office located just west of the Farm Bureau building.  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 the new HCE name which reflected the educational aspect and diversity of the organization. 

The University of Illinois Extension continues to provide training, leadership, and community education to members and local community.  HCE continues to function by cooperating 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.  Two $500 scholarships were awarded this year through efforts in the fields of agriculture/consumer science.

Perry County Home & Education Association is 62 years young this year.  We continue the business of learning and education without fear.  Members, you are never too young, you are never too old.

Join today; call 618-357-2126, because to us your talents are like gold.

Location of County Lessons:
        Perry County Extension Office or brought to Unit Meetings by a local presenter.


Upcoming Events - Conference - August 26, 2010            Click Here for full details.
    INTRODUCING JULIE HADDEN, KEYNOTE SPEAKER OF INSPIRE!



Units in Perry County:
        Better Homes
        Biggest Losers    
        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 at bzyacres@hotmail.com        (618) 758-2315