Illinois
Association for Home and Community Education
  
Rock Island
Association for Home & Community Education

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About Us

Rock Island has thirteen (13) units.  Emma Hoke is the President of the County
and the person to contact for information concerning their lessons and activities.  Below are some upcoming events in the county.

UPCOMING EVENTS
    December 7, 2009 - Last 4-H Sewing Class will be held.  We will be making slippers for the
        elderly
.  Time 5:30 - 7:00PM
    January, 2010 - Our special Geranium Fundraiser for 4-H begins.  Check with your Unit
        President to order your plants.
    January 6, 2010 - HCE Board Meeting, 12:30PM at Milan Extension Office.
    January 9, 2010 - Handy Buds 4-H meeting 9:30 - Noon at Milan Extension Office.
    February 10, 2010 - Lesson for Living at Milan Extension Office - Program: "Healthy
        Heart-Healthy YOU!"
    March 13, 2010 -  International Day will be held in conjunction with our "Souper Saturday".
        We will be having three Lessons for Living after our Soup Luncheon.  We are also having a
        Bake Sale.  Lessons begin at 1:00PM and end around 2:30PM.
    May 8, 2010 - 4-H Geraniums will be delivered.  (Day before Mother's Day)
    June 19, 2010 - Rock Island County Annual Meeting
    November 18, 2010 - I know it's early, early, but we have our Annual Playcrafter's Fundraiser
        scheduled.  The play will be "Treasure Island".  Put it on your calendar now!
  

RECOGNITION ANNOUNCEMENT! 
Pat Edmondson, a long time member of our organization and a
25 year 4-H Leader of the Rural Go-Getters Club

WHO HAS BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE ILLINOIS 4-H HALL OF FAME!

CONGRATULATIONS!


                       
                        Emma Hoke
                        President RIHCE
                        emmahoke@gmail.com
                        (309) 787-3398