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MO FCE Newsletter
December 2018
Volume 20, Issue 62
THE MESSENGER
The Official Publication of Missouri Association
President’s Notes you became MAFCE members was the highlight of
my journeys over the state. Seeing the wonderful
By Edna Crain projects you are doing, the many hours of
volunteering you do is awesome! The sad part was
hearing that we lost some of the ladies I met as the
years have passed.
The past four years have been an experience I Many of you helped me through this journey and I
have certainly enjoyed. It was great to travel to won’t try to name all of you because I would
District Meetings, meeting new people, and
finding those quaint little towns around the probably miss someone, but I do want to thank the
country. The Barn Quilt square painted on the Board members for working with me and helping
barns in North Missouri were a sight to see. me in all the areas I was so inept in. Thanks to
Getting to attend the National Conferences each those who kept me on track, corrected my mistakes,
year, learning about our organization, gaining made me laugh when I wanted to cry, sent me
insight into not only the state, but the national thank you notes, and most of all for the love you
organization was also very helpful. I love to
showed me through it all.
travel and this was quite an experience. Twice I
had car trouble, but everything worked out okay This October we helped to organize a new club in
and I enjoyed the different states.
Butler County and I am so proud of this group of
Attending the Triennial for ACWW in England young ladies. You will be hearing more about them
was a wonderful experience. The projects these
women give so much time and money to is in the coming months.
amazing. To know we have a part in changing
Last but certainly not least, I want to thank my
lives in all the countries, helping them have
clean drinking water, growing gardens for food, family for their support. My husband, David has
learning to sew and so many more projects, supported me, encourages me, and stayed home
makes me proud of the FCE groups that send in alone when I was away on trips. He is the best!
those COINS FOR FRIENDSHIP. Zero hunger Also, my son, Charles (Shannon) and
is the emphasis for the next 2 years, so get on granddaughter-in-law, Ashley Woolard for doing
board and fill those water bottles to the brim such a great job speaking at the banquets they
with your dimes. Fifty percent of what you give
attended. They gave up their time and traveled
goes to these projects and the other fifty percent
goes to help the costs incurred sending our away from home to help “Dear Old Mom.” It has
president to the Triennial. I want to thank Lynn been a great JOURNEY and I have ENJOYED IT
Maples, for letting me tag along with her as we SO MUCH!
traveled to England. We enjoyed the trip and
the companionship. Meeting you lovely ladies
for the first time, enjoying your stories of how
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A Message from your New State
President, Dana Harris
What an awesome State Conference. Edna Crain
and the MAFCE Board did a great job in picking the
place, the speakers and their topics; fun and
educational Early Bird Workshops, and the
wonderful food. So thankful to see and hear all
those who received awards for their
accomplishments the past year. I know there are
many clubs that do a lot of outstanding work for
their communities and do not send reports, so I 2019 Conference
thank you for all you did to strengthen and educate
others. Hotel Information
I would like to thank all the MAFCE members who Capitol Plaza Hotel
voted for me for their 2019-2020 State President. It
is a privilege and honor to be your leader. However, 415 West McCarty St.
as I said in my nomination speech, it took a team Jefferson City, MO 65101
and great mentors: Umbra Duffy, Nancy Richmond,
Mary Martens, Karen Walker, Ruth Mellor, and 1-800-338-8088/573-635-1234
Dorene Yearian, just to name a few, to get me to this
place in my journey. We have a great team of Reservations should be made by
District Directors, County Club Presidents, Club
Presidents and all MAFCE members working August 05, 2019
together to strengthen each other, our families and
communities, through continuing education, Conference date:
developing leadership skills and community action.
I encourage everyone to remember to “Find Joy in August 26-28, 2019
Their Journey.”
Respectfully, Dana Harris www.capitolplazajeffersoncity.com
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for the Messenger to:
Many of you may remember that one of our
Dana Harris members, June Romine, ended up in the
hospital and had surgery while at the State
Conference. After an eleven day visit, she
2404 North Bluff St. went home to recuperate. June is doing much
better now and is back on her feet.
Fulton, MO 65251
Email: Southeast District Director Shirley Kirkley’s
mother passed away on November 28. Please
dharris1349@gmail.com remember this family in your prayers.
Thank you for the cards and good wishes for
my recent surgery.—Edna Crain.
2Vice President’s Notes Treasurer’s Report
By Mary Klaproth By Judy Strickland
Thanks to everyone that attended the
MAFCE Annual Conference. I received Thank you to all clubs and
good remarks from persons attending counties who have submitted
the conference. Mark you calendar for their information. As of
next year when the conference will be November 20, 2018, we have 317
held on August 26-28 at the Capitol members who have registered for
Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. Thanks
to all the people who prepared Program
2019. The breakdown is 205
of Work reports for their counties. I individuals, 85 seniors, 12
hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving associates, 7 family (14 total) and
and Christmas. 1 youth.
New Butler County Club Formed!
A new club was formed in Butler County this fall.
The Heritage Girls
Looking forward to working with them.
32019 MAFCE State Board—Dorene Yearian, Vivian
Cody, Shirley Kirkley, Gloria Macomber, Mary Beatty,
Connie Taylor, Dana Harris, Mary Klaproth, Georgia Heart of FCE Award—State President Edna
Reid, Judy Strickland, and Betty Mayo. Crain with Heart of FCE recipient Marilyn
Lincoln and her husband Tim Lincoln
State First Place Winner in the Essay Contest:: Pictured left to right:
Edna Crain: Karsen Williams from the East Central District; Vivian
Cody; and Dorene Yearian.. 2nd place in National.
2019 President Dana Harris with
Outgoing President Edna Crain.
42018 Conference Workshops
Field Specialist in Human Development John Fuller
presents “Telling Your Story.”
Dr. Scott Kirkley presents the educational
program on “Opioids.”
International educational program was
presented on South Korea by
Missionary Daniel Elliott from
Springfield, Missouri.
Dr. William Kelvey, University of Missouri
Environmental Sciences presents “”Hunger in
America.”
5THE MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
2018 CONFERENCE RECOGNITIONS
The memorials, honorariums, and
donations the Foundation receives are
accumulative for the donors. As an
incentive to the giver to support MFFCE,
the FCE member receives an oak pin for
their first $100 accumulative donation
with additional stones for each level of
contribution reached. This year, the FCE
Foundation recognized five FCE
members who had reached the first
level of donation for a diamond
stimulant stone addition to their oak
tree pin. Dana Harris and Vivian Cody
Edna Crain, Fannie Lou Wilhite, Rita Jacobs, Dana Harris, Vivian Cody, Georgia Reid, Betty Mayo
each received their first stone for their oak tree. Georgia Reid and Edna Crain received their third stone for
their oak tree pins and Betty Mayo received her fourth stone for her oak tree pin.
After a donor’s contributions reach $500, they continue onto the second level of awards where they earn a
genuine emerald for each $100 contribution donated until they reach $1000. The FCE member receiving her
first emerald this year was Fannie Lou Wilhite. When a donor has contributed a total of $1000, their oak tree
pin consists of four diamonds and five emeralds. This leaves one final stone to complete the oak tree pin, a
genuine ruby. A donor receives a ruby stone when they donate an additional $500, making a grand total
contribution of $1500. This year, the Foundation was please to present Rita Jacobs her completed oak tree pin
with the ruby stone.
Mary Martens received recognition for reaching the crystal award level of contributions. The Foundation
presented her with an engraved plaque. This level of contribution is when a FCE member reaches an
accumulative total of $2000 in donations.
Certificates of recognition went to Oak Ridge FCE Club for their $100 contribution and Randolph County FCE
for reaching the $500 mark of contribution.
The Merry Makers FCE club received $300.00 for their grant application,
“Book Bag Backpacks”. Their project entails making and providing backpacks
filled with donated books for the preschools within the East Newton School
District. A member designed the drawstring backpack they make to utilize
recycled and leftover material they have on hand. Estimating it takes 3 to 4
hours to sew one backpack, it will take them 192 to 256 volunteer hours to
make 64 for the preschool students. They anticipate having the backpacks
completed in time to present to the preschool children when the school
year ends.
The MFFCE board wishes to thank those who have supported the
Foundation throughout the years with their memorials, honorariums, and
Nola McMillen, Linda Harder donations. To date, the Foundation has been able to award over $15,400 in
grants to FCE members for their community projects.
6MISSOURI FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
June 15, 2018 thru October 1, 2018
MEMORIALS
Geneal Young Betty Anderson, Dixie Blum, Kay Hess, Kathy Heinze, Ozelma Shoup,
Gloria Macomber, Rita Jacobs, Betty Mayo, Ruth Mellor,
Fannie Lou Wilhite
Mary Dee Ford Oak Ridge FCE, Judy Strickland, Ruth Mellor
Umbra Duffy Dana Harris, Ruth Mellor, Fannie Lou Wilhite
Patricia Cody Judy Strickland, Ruth Mellor
Tom Schalk Judy Strickland, Ruth Mellor
Dorothy Frock Ruth Mellor
Mary Alice Brown Ruth Mellor
Peggy Barks Barbara Barks, Ruth Mellor
Ernie Walden Merry Makers FCE, Ruth Mellor
(Tina Walden’s Husband)
Leanor L. Landreth Merry Makers FCE, Ruth Mellor
HONORARIUMS
Pam Franke Rita Jacobs
Betty Reynolds Rita Jacobs
Victoria Yates Ruth Mellor’s new granddaughter
Mary Martens Ruth Mellor
DONATIONS Dorene Yearian , Ruth Mellor
I wish to support the Missouri Foundation for Family and Community Education
Enclosed is my contribution of ______$5.00_____$10.00_____$25.00_____$50.00_____$100.00_____Other
This contribution is in honor of, in memory of, to recognize, to congratulate, or_________________________
Name, Address & Phone # of person contribution is for____________________________________________
Name, Address & Phone # of person to be notified________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Donor’s Name, Address & Phone #_____________________________________________________________
Please Clip and Mail to: Linda Harder, MFFCE Treasurer, 64592 Cook Corner Ave., Novelty, MO 63460
Make Checks Payable to the Missouri Foundation for FCE. All donations are tax deductible.
7MISSOURI FCE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Conference Scholarship Application
First Timer’s Scholarship to State FCE Conference. Registration cost (only) provided by the State FCE
Alumni to first time attendees. Must be a current member of FCE with all dues paid.
NAME__________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________
CITY______________________________________STATE______ZIP_____________
DISTRICT__________________________________COUNTY___________________
PHONE_______________________________
EMAIL_______________________________
Age (optional)________ Years of Membership__________
ATTACHMENTS: (Please attach the following items on a separate sheet—TYPE or
PRINT)
1. List way(s) you are currently serving in FCE (i.e. office held, committee, program,
community service projects, etc.).
2. Write a short summary of a FCE educational program that you were especially
impressed with in the past 3 years and why. (100 words or less)
3. Explain how you will use information from the MAFCE conference?
4. List Other Community Involvement.
5. Separate Letter of Recommendation from a FCE Club or County officer or member that
knows of your involvement in FCE.
Send application, postmarked no later than July 10, 2019 to:
Ruth Mellor
413 Fort Saratoga
St. Charles, MO 63303-1765
636-441-7664
Scholarship winners will be notified upon completion of judging.
Scholarship winners are required to submit a report within 30 days following the
MAFCE conference on their experience at conference. This report will be shared with
the Missouri FCE Alumni members and possibly printed in The Messenger.
8.
REACHING FOR THE STARS
MAFCE 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
AUGUST 26, 27–28, 2019
Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
Name ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________ State ______ Zip Code __________ Phone# ___________________
County __________________ District _______________ Number of Years FCE Member __________
Person to contact in an emergency _____________________________________________________
Relationship __________________ Phone # ___________________ Phone # ___________________
Conference Registration
Full Conference (postmarked by August 10, 2019) $130.00 ____________
(Includes Tuesday lunch, Tuesday banquet, and Wednesday lunch)
Full Conference (Registering after August 10, 2019) $150.00 ____________
One Day Conference (with lunch only) $ 75.00 ____________
Tuesday _______ Wednesday ________
Banquet Only Tuesday evening $ 35.00 ____________
Make check payable to MAFCE, INC. Check # _________ Total Enclosed
____________
NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 15, 2019
Food allergies __________________________________________________________________
Scholarship recipients indicate provider of scholarship. Alumni _________ State _________
District ______________ County ______________ Other ____________
Scholarship & conference fees DO NOT include hotel registration. Hotel information on another
page.
MAIL TO: Judy Strickland, 1469 County Road 432, Jackson, MO 63755-8171
If you have any questions, contact Dana Harris 573-544-4454, Email: dharris1349@gmail.com
Check all that apply to you:
First time attendee _____ Past State President _____ Past Board Member _____
County President ______ Local Club President _____ Attend Early Bird Workshop _____
9MAFCE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, sponsored by the Missouri Association for Family and Community Education, Inc., is
open to any member who has not served as a County President or on the State Board, and has never
attended a State Conference.
The number of scholarships available will be (1) for REGISTRATION ONLY for the next MAFCE Annual
Conference. A committee from the State Board will make the selections.
APPLICATION FORM
This form MUST be postmarked by July 15, 2019. Include information on a separate sheet.
NAME________________________________________________PHONE_______________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________
CITY___________________________________________STATE________ZIP___________________
COUNTY—————————————DISTRICT————————————————————-
1. List any leadership experience in FCE; i.e. Office or Chairman held in local club or county, or any
project in which you had a responsibility (give a brief description of your responsibilities).
2. List any other leadership, i.e.: 4-H, church, school, civic, etc. List interests and hobbies.
3. Write a brief description of what you hope to gain from attending this conference.
4. What personal leadership skills do you hope to improve?
5. Are you willing to share information gained attending the conference with your local county
organization-explain how?
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ARE REQUESTED TO WRITE A 100 WORD (MINIMUM) ESSAY ON
THEIR EXPERIENCE AT CONFERENCE, WHICH IS DUE 15 DAYS AFTER THE CONFERENCE TO
THE STATE PRESIDENT. THESE ESSAYS MAY BE USED IN FUTURE ISSUES OF THE
MESSENGER.
MAIL APPLICATION POSTMARKED BY: JULY 15, 2019 TO:
Ruth Mellor
413 Fort Saratoga
St. Charles, MO 63303-1765
636-441-7664
10PROJECT PATRICIA
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Can’t say it enough. Thank you for the marvelous response to Project Patricia.
The following are excerpts from a letter we received from Glenda Wylie, Project Patricia.
“It was amazing the number of panties you collected! Good Job!
We sent 3,000 pads with a group called Hands On Africa, for their trip to Kenya where they’ll
distribute them (along with a pair of panties) to school girls in that country. The gentleman in
charge told me that often headmasters walk up to him on the street to tell him they’ve heard about
what he does and want him to bring some to their school. It is a major problem with the school-
age girls not having sanitary supplies because they miss so many days of school that they often
just drop our of school-which leads to many other problems in the country, as you can imagine.
Thank you so much for sending the donation. We are thankful to get everything you sent, and I look
forward to continuing to partner with you.
Please pass along my thanks to the ladies in your State who helped. Many hands make light work, and it’s a
good thing. This work is ongoing, in fact never ending. But every kit that is delivered includes the Word of
God in it, and that’s the most important thing.”
Missouri sent the following:
18 packages of 6
1 package of 10
12 packages of 12
9 packages of 3
1 package of 9
22 single pair
Making 320 pairs of panties sent. We also sent 80 pads and I am sure this will increase as other clubs are
joining this project. The Early Bird Workshop on Project Patricia went very well. June Romine did this
workshop and had several members that participated.
I asked Glenda about using the sheets on the outside, she stated that is what we use all the time. They’re
perfect as we know they won’t shrink! Be sure they are washed and dried without scented soaps and
softeners. Flatwoods Club brought me 68 pairs of panties and 45 pads, which I will be sending on to
Project Patricia. Thank you ladies for coming over to Butler County and helping us cut and sew on the
Weighted Blankets also.
Any other pads or panties need to be mailed by the Clubs themselves. Please keep a total of how many
you send and email me the amount. Mail to: Project Patricia, 5719 NW Creekview Dr., Parkville, MO
64152. THANKS AGAIN, Edna
11District Report
and supper was served. There will be a tri-fold on
District exhibit at the Huntsville Library about the county
FCE programs and events during National FCE
Reports Week which is October 7-13. They are taking
registrations for their annual Craft & Gift Show
which will be November 9 and 10 at the MACC
NORTHEAST DISTRICT Activity Center in Moberly. Clark County has two
clubs, Friendly Neighbors and Show-Me. The
By Gloria Macomber
clubs sponsored the Table Place Setting Event
during Old Settler’s in September. Both adults and
Porter Club in Adair county had a picnic in youth participated with the beautiful place settings.
July at the Thousand Hills State Park. Emily Clark County will host the fall Northeast District
Burke, a naturalist and interpretive resource meeting on October 16 at Steve’s Family Dining. A
technician from the park, gave the program. fun day is planned. Items for this year’s Silent
They learned about the wildlife, and the flora Auction will be homemade canned items or
and fauna that is found in the park. In August handmade crafts. Show-Me club took a trip to the
the club met to make table favors to send for Dutchman’s Store in Cantril, in October with a
one of the meals at the MAFCE Fall State meandering tour of the country roads between
Conference. They also went over the Kahoka and Cantril. They also donated three dolls
Hearthfire booklet #35, “Heart Health”. In to the Missouri State Highway Patrol to give to
September, the club donated money to the children in upsetting situations. Green Acres is the
Adair County Public Library for children's FCE club in Knox county. They reported hosting
books and little Golden Books to the local the Senior Tea, and starting the 4th Grade Essay &
hospital for babies. The program that month Artwork Contest. Their members have worked on
was from Maria Wesley, a former missionary familiar projects that they do each year. They also
to Jamaica. She told about jewelry made by participate in the Caroline Hartsock Memorial
herself and ladies in Jamaica. The proceeds Scholarship and Adopt a Child program each year.
from their sales supported specific basic needs Members have focused on volunteer hours with
of women and children. The club plans to several community events benefits. Three members
attend the October Fall District meeting in volunteered to be judges at the 4-H Achievement
Kahoka. Randolph County has two clubs, Day. Two members spent countless hours at the
High Hopes and Minutewomen. They Kelly House preparing and cleaning for the Knox
presented scholarships to two high school County Historical Society opening. Two members
seniors and scholarships to two recipients at served on the Relay for Life Planning Committee
the New Traditions program at the Moberly working on the “Small-town Hoedown” event. They
Area Community College this past spring and also volunteered for Daffodil Day sales and delivery
two this fall. Several members judged the 4-H and, a first time event, Butterfly Release for
exhibits at the county fair in July. The 3rd American Cancer Society fundraising. Three
Annual Farm Tour was held on August 4 with members spent numerous hours preparing for
the FCE clubs partnering with the County Wreaths Across America event to be held in
December. Others have served on library boards,
Extension Council. The tour consisted of a
senior citizens boards, SWCD Board, churches and
game farm, miscanthus grass farm, bee farm
the Blood Drive. The Foundation, and MFFCE
and a herb farm. The FCE Council provided
keeps one member busy. In July members hosted a
the lunch. Three members attended the Fall
luncheon and award for the 4-H winner. In
State MAFCE Conference in Jefferson City in
September members hosted a birthday party at the
August. Both clubs donated to the Randolph Knox County Nursing Home. Highlight of the year
County Old Settlers Reunion and Fall Fair for was when Green Acres member, Marilyn Lincoln
the Little Royalty contest on September 15. won the 2018 Heart of FCE award. Marilyn was
The annual Membership Night was held honored at both the Spring District meeting and the
September 27 with the program on What You MAFCE State Conference. Marilyn has been a 35
Know About Nursery Rhymes, year member of Green Acres FCE.
12secretary/treasurer. Their club continues to
District Report collect Coins for Friendship, coupons for
military, Moser receipts, Box tops and Best
District Choice labels. Their October meeting included
Reports planning for the Central District Fall meeting
and Anna Klick presented the international
program on Nepal with food tasting also.
Kathryn Wade reminded members that Girl’s
Town needs large size clothes and also to keep
Central District collecting aluminum and cat food cans, pill
Mary Beatty, Director bottles and pull tabs for Ronald McDonald
We wish everyone a healthy and happy holiday season. House. Cole County: Moreau View Club tested
Halloween, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas finger foods in May. In June a Hearthfire was
and New Year’s Day have all rolled around used and a nutrition update was the topic. The
again...rather quickly it seems! We had a great Fall club does not meet during the busy months of
District meeting hosted by Fulton FCE on Saturday, July and August, but resumed in September
October 13 at the Callaway Extension Office. We were with member donations to the child care facility
served a delicious lunch and speakers, Jeff and Barb that serves 99 Jefferson City area children from
Moran spoke about the Mobility Carts that Columbia low income families. The meeting also included
area volunteers make and Jeff rode into the meeting on information about native plants, Missouri
one! Several of us rode the cart and were amazed at edibles, and milkweeds for Monarch butterflies.
how easily it operated. Jeff narrated a slide show June Glaser presented the October meeting with
demonstrating the smiles on the faces of cart recipients. a program on Nepal. Two Nepalese dishes were
The slides also showed wonderful pictures of their trip served using okra and rice. Information was
to Kenya delivering the carts. They are excellent shared about the people of Nepal and how they
speakers and we encourage you to invite them to any of use the land. In November members will collect
your meetings. for the Halo Group, a local women’s group, and
have a turkey dinner. Members collect pull tabs
I read the letter from Moreau View member, Mentha and newspapers; one member crocheted plastic
Bakari, who received the scholarship to attend the mats from bags, which were donated for
MAFCE Annual Conference. Congratulations, Mentha! homeless people to sleep on. Pettis County:
Members were encouraged to publicize the availability Prairie Ridge/Flat Creek met in May and used
for first timers to attend the Annual Conference. We Hearthfire #16 about “Woman to Woman:
discussed the topics and excellent speakers that Someone is talking about women’s health”.
presented at conference. The Spring District meeting Members donated to The Sedalia Area Habitat
will be held in Sedalia, possibly at the Extension Office, for Humanity. The June meeting was at a local
and details will be provided as soon as the date is set by nursery where we learned about drought
Dana Harris as she visits all the districts in the spring. resistant plants. It was very hot, held during that
Callaway County: Fulton FCE May Tea was a hot summer spell when we needed rain so badly.
delightful meeting which I was able to attend. Local July meeting was held at a member’s home in
author, Carolyn Branch, shared area history and was a Warrensburg with the topic, “Why do we need to
great story teller. In June, Kathryn Wade showed laugh?” Member Dr. Rhonda Frazelle, who
members how to make potato and paper necklaces. In teaches at State Fair Community College in
July they volunteered at the Auxvasse Youth Expo. In Sedalia, presented the program. Members told
August members toured Churchill Terrance Assisted funny stories about themselves. Rhonda
Living Facility. Four members attended the MAFCE prepared a really interesting trifold that listed the
Annual Conference in Jefferson City. Dana Harris was many benefits of laughter. The donation was for
elected MAFCE President and we congratulate and are the Kidney Association. In August members
honored to have Dana in our District. Umbra Duffey enjoyed a “picnic” at a local restaurant. August
passed away this summer. Umbra was a wonderful is a busy month with the Missouri State Fair in
“cheerleader” and “promoter” of FCE and a 72 year town! Members collect school supplies, which
member. We donated to PET Worldwide Mobility of go to a local group that prepares backpacks and
Columbia in her memory. Fulton FCE elected officers supplies for local students.
in September with Carolyn McCormack as president; Continued on page 14
Kathryn Wade, vice president and Anna Klick as
13District Report
District
Reports
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT 2014 dresses and panties for Children Haven and
Children of Haiti. They had lessons on health and
Dorene Yearian, Director safe handling of food and are planning for the Adopt
–a-Family for Christmas. LaFemmes meet at night
The SW District held their Fall District Meeting, as they all work. They have a dinner meeting with
Fall Get Together, on October 15 at the Angus their families each month with members preparing
Branch Steakhouse in Monett, MO with 17 in the food of other countries, i.e. Italy, South America
attendance. We held a memorial for our people and France. Laclede Orla Club is still meeting, but
who have passed. Jasper: Dottie Frost and Mary have nothing to report at this time. Since we now
Alice Brown. Laclede: Verna Bottom and June have the majority of our members residing in Jasper
O’Quinn. Newton: Lenor Landreth, Ellie Kitchen, and Newton, we now hold the advisory and district
Ernie Walden, Irene Hanaford and Maurine meetings in the west end of the district, which is too
Walkin. Dorothy Shull did a great job conducting far for this club to travel. Newton Merry Makers
the service. Before lunch we had a program on had health lessons on balance; a lesson on Nepal;
small farms presented by Nashon “Shon” Bishop Human Trafficking; making Christmas door
from Lincoln University Extension. The afternoon decorations for the Granby Nursing Home and are
program was given by a volunteer from Newton planning a family Christmas party where they will
County CASA, Patti Reed. During the meeting we also bring food for the Neosho Food Pantry or for
sold tickets for our 50/50 fundraiser and took in students of Crowder College who do not go home
$54 for CASA. We held a silent auction to help for Christmas. They had a booth at the Newton Fall
support our district scholarships to State Festival where they displayed two Quilts of Valor;
Conference. We also put out jars for the collection sold their club cookbook; recycled gifts and sold
of coins for Friendship. Jo McLemore held a quilt tickets for a quilt raffle. They plan to attend the
bingo for door prizes. We held a short district East Newton High School Vet Program, where they
meeting reviewing info from the MAFCE State will give away their two Quilts of Valor to veterans.
Conference. We also reminded everyone of the
two scholarships the district has for registration for
Continued from page 13
the MAFCE State Conference. I reminded
everyone the 2019 National Conference will be in Central District Continued:
the St. Louis/St. Charles area and the $100 The September meeting speaker was Rosemary
scholarship for National Conference registration for Rundlett, a local RN, who has made several trips to
one person from each district paid by the National. a medical clinic in Haiti. Donations went to a local
The SW district has three counties with two group, “Waters of Grace”, which Rosemary belongs
associate members, from a fourth county. Laclede to. The October meeting is a fun filled fundraiser
has five members in their one club and do not auction, where members swap (with money) white
travel due to their age. Webster has two associate elephant type items. Proceeds go into the club
members. Jasper and Newton has the majority of treasury for use in future projects. The donation
the memberships and are very active. Prior to the was to the American Cancer Society. November’s
Fall District Meeting, the SW district tested recipes meeting will be about barn quilts and the donation
for the Today’s Farmer on cinnamon. Myself, will go to the Mayor’s Santa Claus Fund for toys for
Jolly Neighbors, LaFemmes and Merry Makers low income kids in the Pettis County area. Pennies
tested 44 recipes. Merry Makers even brought for Friendship are collected each month. Cards are
some for morning snacks to the Fall District sent each month to members who have moved away
meeting. Jasper Jolly Neighbors are collecting Rx or are unable to attend meetings now.
bottles for local Veterinarians; had a birthday party
for St. Luke’s Nursing Home; provided bedding,
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District Report
St. Joachim and Ann Care Center. St.
Charles County also received a God
District Achievement Award at the MAFCE State
Conference. The Do Bees Club collected
Reports school supplies. Other programs include
Organic Gardening, How Every Girl Can
Get What You Want, and Natchez, MS. All
counties are formulating the activities for
East Central District the 2019 year. Have a safe and healthy
Holiday season. Mucho gracias. Many
Vivian Cody, Co-director thanks for all you do for the FCE family.
Hello again! Where o’ where has the summer
gone?! East Central District was a busy group Northwest District
during the summer and early fall months. All four No report given
counties have attended educational and fun
activities. The recent Fall District Meeting provided
us with information for the 2019 state and national
programs. Our fall program at this meeting was
Laughter Yoga. Members spent time laughing
while doing stretching and breathing exercises. The
Pennies for Friendship Project collected $9.38 that
day. The recipe testing schedule has the district
preparing breakfast for supper here soon. Lincoln
County enjoyed a program in September about the
Storybook Aprons. In August the group celebrated
members birthdays with an outing to a favorite
restaurant. The county continues to collect for the To Rita Jacobs who made the quilt.
Vet Clinics, Women’s Abuse Home and Books for It brought in over $500.
Newborns. By the time you are reading this, 125
books will have been delivered to St. Luke’s
Hospital Maternity Unit. November is International
month. We will taste the cuisine of Nepal. Our
County Essay/Art winner was present. Karsen
Williams has placed second in the NAFCE contest.
We received confirmation from Karsen’s teacher
that this achievement has encouraged Karsen to
become a better writer. Montgomery County is
continuing with the 200 year anniversary activities
of the county. A guest speaker who serves on the
Dolly Parton Book Program Board entertained and
educated the members. The county has participated
in this program by donation for many years.
Children who are enrolled receive a book once a
month until the age of five. St. Charles County
toured the Daniel Boone home in Defiance, MO. A .The bidding went well at the State Conference:
program given by Ralph Barrale was enjoyed by all. Bid winners include Phyllis Newton, Dorene
The county is establishing a Veterans Museum in Yearian, and Ruth Mellor
O’Fallon. Service projects consist of items for the
military, St. Joachim and Ann Care Center.
15District Report
District
Reports
Southeast District
Shirley Kirkley, Director
Flatwoods Club has been busy making 50 sanitary
Cape Girardeau County FCE Clubs: napkins, donating panties and making mats from
Cheerful Country Doers continue to plastic bags for the homeless to sleep on. They
cut and sew on the weighted blankets. attended a Butler County meeting where they helped
Kage Club FCE donates to the Salvation make weighted blankets. We will donate $175 to
Army, Alzheimer's, Cape Girardeau purchase a goat to Heifer International to help fight
County Health Department, Christmas to hunger around the world. We give two $250
the Elderly and Capetown Assisted Living scholarships a year to the Doniphan and Naylor
Facility. Lamplighters FCE Club schools. We support Food 4 Kids Backpack
member Judy Strickland, attended the program donating two backpacks @ $350 each. WE
National FCE conference in Austin, TX. help support the Lean On Me food pantry thru
Members collected school supplies for Oak donations and working two Mondays a month to
Ridge R-6 District. Christmas cards will register families receiving food. We donate bears to
be mailed to the military. The members the Police Department for patrolmen to give to
prepare gift plates and cards for residents traumatized and scared children. We donate school
of the Jackson Manor Nursing Home. The kits for area schools; donate hygiene and baby bags
club will also send cards to Missouri for OFRA and the battered women’s shelter. Also
Veterans Home in Cape. Oak Ridge FCE gift bags for Harper House and Recycling Grace
Club helps with bingo at the Veterans Ministries. Our funds are generated by garage sales
Home. They also send candy and cards to and donations. We are 12 women doing the best to
the residents. In October the club had a help the less fortunate.
garage sale to buy items for their Butler County FCE Clubs:
Christmas give-a-way in December. The
Missouri Association for Family and Community
club has a wine basket auction as a fund
Education of Butler County stays so busy we have to
raiser. Oak Ridge also collected school
be careful not to scare off any new, young members.
supplies and participates in military mail. September was the 31st annual Women Aware
Town and Country FCE Conference with keynote speaker from HGTV,
hosted a beginning of school year party for Egypt Sherrod. Butler County MAFCE along with
students at the Cottonwood Residential Butler County University of Missouri Extension had
Treatment Center. The club donates to a booth at the event. September the Butler County
the Cottonwood Residential Treatment Fair was held and members stayed busy taking
Center, Parkview State School, Jackson entries, helping the judges, and working the silent
Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, auction. A few dedicated members meet regularly
Lutheran Home and the Salvation Army. to make the weighted blankets for kids with autism
Nepal students attending SEMO presented and the sanitary napkins for women in Africa.
a program about their country and Butler County hosted the District meeting in
prepared an authentic meal for the FCE October at the Chamber of Commerce. Good food,
members. The club members also good friends-what more can a person ask for?
participate in the military mail project. December we will have our annual Christmas dinner
to thank all the ladies for all the hard work they do
to make our community a better place. God Bless.
16District Directors & Educational Chairmen
Central District Director/Home and Community Environment: Mary Beatty
2402 West 11th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301 660-826-8357 Email: marybeatty56@att.net
East Central Co-District Director/Health Issues: Vivian Cody
321 Bauer Road, Silex, MO 63377 573-384-5935 Email: codyv52@yahoo.com
East Central Co-District Director: Ramona Irvine
10504 Ponderosa Drive, Foristell, MO 63348-2356 636-463-1931 Email: smokys@charter.net
Northeast District Director/International: Gloria Macomber
18152 CR 152, Luray, MO 63453-9760 660-341-1709 Email: taffymeister@gmail.com
Northwest District Director: Connie Taylor
39388 Business Hwy 10, Richmond, MO 64085-8323 816-204-8009 Email: connieT16@gmail.com
Southeast District Director: Shirley Kirkley
P.O. Box 567, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902. 573-429-3198 Email: shirleykirkley@yahoo.com
Southwest District Director/Youth Education: Dorene Yearian
P. O. Box 82, Niangua, MO 65713 417-830-8872 Email: trydiron@hughes.net
WEBSITES: MO FCE www.mafce.com NAFCE http://www.nafce.org/
Remember our mission:
Strengthening individuals, families and communities through continuing
education, developing leadership and community action.
Change of address form—PLEASE PRINT
Name___________________________________________________________
Street __________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________State_____________ Zip code 9-digit _______________________________
Phone______________________________________________Email____________________________________________________
County___________________________________________Club_______________________________________________________
District_______________________________ Membership # MO_________________________________________
Mail to: Judy Strickland, 1469 CR 432, Jackson, MO 63755-8171,
MAFCE State Treasurer
Email: nanacows67@yahoo.com
17MAFCE 2019 CALENDAR
January 29 Year end reports from all Board to President
29 District Director financial reports due to State Treasurer
February 1 Essay & Artwork deadline for county judging
1 Essay & Artwork winners to District Director
15 Club Reports due to County Educational Chairs
March 1 Essay & Artwork winners from District to State Literacy Chairman
1 Heart of FCE Nominees to President
15 County reports to State Educational Chairman
15 County annual Financial Report due to State Treasurer
TBA MAFCE State Board Meeting, Jefferson City
TBA Child Advocacy Day
April 1 25, 50, 60, 70, 75 year member/club application to State President
15 State reports and award entries to NAFCE
15 Heart of FCE winner information to NAFCE
15 Essay & Artwork winners to NAFCE
15 NAFCE Educational Reports due to NAFCE HQ
TBA C District Meeting
TBA EC District Meeting
TBA NE District Meeting
TBA NW District Meeting
TBA SE District Meeting
TBA SW District Meeting
May 2 Educational chairs notify POW Report winners
2 Send copies to State President
20 ACWW 2019 Member Registration to ACWW Office in England
June 14 Messenger Deadline to State President
14 National Day of the Family
July 12-15 NAFCE Conference, TBA
30 District Financial Statements to State Treasurer
18Missouri Foundation for Family and Community Education, Inc.
2019 Grant Application Guidelines
GRANTS AVAILABLE: The Missouri Foundation for Family and Community Education (MFFCE) Board will
consider grant requests in the amount of $50.00 to $400.00 annually. Those eligible are Missouri FCE groups on
the club, county, or state levels, who are current FCE members.
GRANT GUIDELINES:
• The MFFCE grants are a designated amount of money awarded by the Foundation for specific
EDUCATIONAL projects to benefit families and communities.
• Missouri FCE members MUST BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS in the grant project.
• All grant projects MUST BE RELATED TO A PROGRAM ACTIVITY of the MAFCE, Inc.
• Applications will only be accepted from current Missouri FCE members in good standing.
• Information MUST be typed according to the application form. You may attach one extra page, if needed.
• The Project Director MUST BE A MISSOURI FCE MEMBER and needs to be knowledgeable and
supportive of the project.
• All grant checks will be issued to the sponsoring organization (club, county, or state association).
CRITERIA USED IN JUDGING APPLICATIONS
• The MFFCE Board will consider all requests for grants. Each board member will judge the applications and
then decisions will be made at their annual board meeting.
• A grant application must be completed for one project only.
• Projects should have the ability to be replicated by other FCE groups.
• A project will be considered for a grant for two years only.
• Two signatures are a requirement. The Project Director’s signature on the application is required under #2.
Under #4, if it is a Club project, signature must be Club President; if a County project, signature must be
County President; and if a State project, signature must be State President. Must be the correct signature for
the level of the project and MUST BE TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE.
Grant application is in the 2019 Resource and Reference Book pages 1-16 and 1-17.
HEARTH FIRE SERIES
Here are just a few of the Hearth Fire Series for you to use at your meetings. A complete list is available from National FCE.
Woman to Woman...Searching for CHOCOLATE!
Someone’s in the USA...PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER
Person to Person…“Can We Talk?”
Organization to Organization...Recruiting and Keeping Members
Books, The Other Channel
Someone’s in the World...Being Green
Woman to Woman...Look fit and Fabulous at ANY AGE
Someone’s Asking...How can we stretch our food budget?
Aging in Place...Aging Well
Hope on the Horizon...Finding, Recruiting and Retaining New FCE Members
Someone’s Asking...Paper, Plastic or Neither?
Someone’s in the USA...MAKING PLANS TO TRAVEL
Woman to Woman...Celebrating You!
19The Messenger
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2019 Missouri FCE Officers
President: Dana Harris, 2404 North Bluff St., Fulton, MO 65251
573-544-4454 email: dharris1349@gmail.com Term expires 12/31/20
Vice President: Mary Klaproth, 153 Grandview Drive, Jackson, MO 63755-8114
573-243-5426 email: mklaproth@sbcglobal.net Term expires 12/31/19
Parliamentarian: Betty Mayo, 3282 CR 2130, Huntsville, MO 65259-2695
660-277-4712 email: rcmayo@valley.net Appointed
Secretary: Georgia Reid—2620 Highway CC, Houstonia, MO 65333
660-568-3577 gareid@iland.net Term expires 12/31/21
Treasurer: Judy Strickland, 1469 CR 432, Jackson, MO 63755-8171
573-979-5436 email: nanacows67@yahoo.com Term expires 12/31/21
UMC Advisor: Dr. Jo Britt-Rankin—305 Gwynn Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-7700
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