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Creed, Mission Statement, and Code of Ethics
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council Creed
I believe in the Extension Homemakers Club program and accept the responsibilities it offers to be helpful to others and to provide for continuous improvement in all levels of living.
I believe that through working together in a group we can enlarge the opportunities, enrich the life of our people, and create a more contented family and community life. I believe in my own work as a homemaker.
I believe that the greatest force that molds character comes from the home, and I pledge myself to create a home which is morally wholesome, spiritually satisfying, and physically healthful and convenient.
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council Mission Statement
The mission of this organization shall be to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development, and community service.
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) is a private, nonprofit, tax exempt (IRS 501(c)(3)) organization representing the seventy five member councils in the state. It is controlled by its members, and regular functions are financed by the contributions of its membership. AEHC serves its members by providing information and services in accordance with the policies and recommendations of its Board of Directors. The mission of AEHC is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development, and community service. The general goals of AEHC are to serve as the voice of the State’s extension homemakers; to assist county councils with building and strengthening their capabilities; to provide services needed by county councils; and to maintain and improve member commitments to, and identification with, their association. In serving the cause of county councils, AEHC is dedicated to abiding by the highest ethical standards of performance and acting in the best interest of county councils and their members. Effective participation in AEHC functions requires that the Board and Committee members be impartial, responsible and representative of the interest of their regions and state. This Code of Ethics is designed to provide guidance for AEHC Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other Committee members in carrying out the duties of their offices and positions.
Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and Committee Members will:
1) Keep their constituents informed and allow opportunity for their participation in the decision making process.
2) Devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of the county councils, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Committees, by participating in, and encouraging others to participate in, the activities of the state association and local county councils.
3) Advocate the highest standards of conduct and competence for all that serve or participate in state and county council programs.
4) Strive for self-improvement by learning more about AEHC and county councils programs through attendance at local, area and state association meetings, training sessions, and other activities.
5) Adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
6) Avoid any action that might result in, or create the appearance of:
a. Using their position for personal gain (whether their own or others’ with whom they are associated in a personal, family, or business relationship).
b. Giving improper preferential treatment to any person.
c. Impeding efficiency or economy.
d. Losing independence or impartiality.
e. Making a work-related decision that affects, involves or binds AEHC outside of official channels or prescribed procedures.
f. Adversely affecting the confidence of members, vendors or suppliers in the integrity of local county councils and/or AEHC and its operations.
g. Circumventing the purpose or intent of the AEHC Board of Directors approved budget and expenditures as defined in the Bylaws and Standing Rules.
7) Not directly solicit any gift or accept any gift, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence the actions or policies of the association.
8) Not directly or indirectly disclose, use or allow the use of any information they have through or in connection with the county councils that is not generally and publicly available on an equal basis to everyone else with and interest in it, for the purpose of furthering their own personal interest or interest of anyone else with whom they might have a personal, family or business relationship.
9) Not have direct or indirect financial interest that conflicts with, or appears to conflict with, their duties and responsibilities with the county councils or AEHC; or engage in directly or indirectly, a financial transaction based on information obtained through their association with the county councils or AEHC.
Whenever any situation comes to an Officer, Executive Committee Members, or Board Members attention that appears to be covered by this policy, the individual should promptly disclose the matter to the county councils and/or AEHC. Disclosure must be full and complete.
Complaints to be submitted in writing to the Ethics Review Committee as defined in Article X, Code of Ethics in the AEHC Bylaws.
Violation of, or failure to comply with these accepted standards or any component there shall be grounds for discipline, which may include the full range of options available, up to and including removal from office.
AEHC Secretary and Treasurer Record Book
- Secretary/Treasurer Record Book - FCS 219
*Contact your county agent for this form.
Record Book for each club to maintain
The book can be uploaded onto a computer to be filled in by computer or can be copied
and filled out by hand.
Scholarships and Mini-Grants
AEHC Extension Homemakers Council Scholarship (Dr. Lynn Russell Memorial and Betty F. Oliver Memorial)
There are two $1000 scholarships awarded to two college juniors majoring in Family
and Consumer Sciences. Click the link below for full criteria and application. Deadline
for submitting to the state extension office is April 21.
Download Scholarship Application Here
Pauline Bartholomew Young Extension Homemakers Scholarship (FCS 752)
The purpose of this $75 scholarship is to allow a young EH member to attend the AEHC
State Meeting. Recipient must be under 40 years of age. Click the link below for full
criteria and application. Deadline for submitting to the state extension office is
May 15.
Download Pauline Bartholomew Scholarship Here
Educational Mini Grants
The mini-grant's primary focus must be used for educational purposes, i.e. county-wide
mammogram screening. The amount is not to exceed $500 a year for a maximum of two
consecutive years. Click above for guidelines. Deadline for submitting to the state
extension office is March 1.
*For more information about scholarships and grants, email ehc@uada.edu
Calendar of Events
October 18 - Ozark District Rally
October 20 - Delta District Rally
October 25 - Ouachita District Rally
October 31 - Project Books Due to State Office
November 2-4 - Ozark Folk Center Retreat
January 10 - Executive Committee Meeting, and Record Book Judging
March 7 - Executive Committee Meeting
March 8 - Spring Workshop
June 5 - Executive Committee Meeting
June 5 - 8 - State Meeting
August 8 - State Planning Committee and Executive Board Meeting
October 3 - State Planning and Executive Committee Meeting
October 10 - Ozark District Rally
October 17 - Delta District Rally
October 24 - Ouachita District Rally
October 31 - Project Books due to State Office
November 1-3 - Ozark Folk Center Retreat
January 9 - Executive Committee Meeting, Project Book Judging
March 5 - Executive Committee Meetings
March 6 - Spring Workshop
June 3-6 - State Meeting
August 6 - State Planning and Executive Committee Meetings
October 1 - State Planning and Executive Board Meetings
October 22 - Ozark District Rally
October 24 - Delta District Rally
October 29 - Ouachita District Rally
October 31 - Project Books due to State Office
November 6-8 - Ozark Folk Center Retreat
State Officers and Committees
AEHC Executive Committee
August 13, 2022 – June 30, 2024
Elections are held in even numbered years.
President | Debbie Thompson, Polk County 4141 Hwy 8 East Mena, AR 71953 479-234-6419 dthomp9.dt@gmail.com |
Immediate Past President |
Cheryl Stewart, Crawford County 4318 Hwy 348 Rudy, AR 72952 479-461-7381 c.d.stewart4848@att.net |
President-Elect |
Deborah Teague, Lawrence County |
Vice-President | Karla Wadley, Lawrence County 110 W. Poplar Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 870-623-1434 karladwadley@sbcglobal.net |
Secretary |
Darla Watts, Pope County |
Treasurer |
Carolyn Morris, Yell County |
Parliamentarian |
Sharon L. Hose, Polk County |
Delta District Director |
Rhonda Bogoslawski, Clay County |
Ouachita District Director |
Jeanette Deaton, Pike County |
Ozark District Director |
Sarah Gurley, Stone County |
Interim Assoc. Dept. Head of FCS, Assoc. Professor, Personal Finance & Consumer Economics, and AEHC Advisor |
Dr. Laura Hendrix, LRSO |
Committee Advisor |
Bridgett Shenoa Martin |
FCS Program Tech/Facebook & Blog |
Nancy Hightower, LRSO |
EHC Administrative Specialist |
Shannon Baker, LRSO |
Chair Living Well Track |
Deborah Teague, Lawrence County 135 Hwy 67 Alicia, AR 72410 870-637-2191 debjteague@yahoo.com |
Ex-Officio | Debbie Thompson, Polk County 4141 Hwy 8 East Mena, AR 71953 479-234-6419 dthomp9.dt@gmail.com |
Secretary |
Darla Watts, Pope County |
Treasurer |
Carolyn Morris, Yell County |
Product Sales |
Kaye Green, Cleveland County |
Awards/ A Better You Track Classes |
Karla Wadley, Lawrence County |
Memorial Table |
Darla Watts, Pope County |
Cultural Arts/Centerpieces |
Aleese Oliver-Nichols, Saline County |
Registration |
Dot Hart, Jefferson County |
Silent Auction |
Sue Fair, Randolph County |
Creative Skills |
Mary King, Washington County |
Leadership Track Classes | Eva Marie Pearson, Cleveland County 219 Monk Road Pine Bluff, AR 71602 870-692-2978 epearson1960@yahoo.com |
Staging and Equipment | Mary Ann and Joe Carroll, Randolph County 4803 Hwy 328 West |
Bingo/Talent Night |
Judy Van Hamilton |
Memorial Video |
Kayla Machen, LRSO |
Interim Assoc. Dept. Head of FCS, Assoc. Professor, Personal Finance & Consumer Economics, and AEHC Advisor |
Dr. Laura Hendrix, LRSO |
Committee Advisor |
Bridgett Shenoa Martin |
FCS Program Tech/Facebook & Blog |
Nancy Hightower, LRSO |
EHC Administrative Specialist |
Shannon Baker, LRSO |
AEHC Education Committee
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025
Chair/Project Books | Karla Wadley, Lawrence County 110 W. Poplar Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 870-623-1434 karladwadley@sbcglobal.net |
Delta District Director |
Rhonda Bogoslawski, Clay County |
Delta Associate District Director | Dot Hart, Jefferson County 1909 West Holland Ave. White Hall, AR 71602 859-351-1340 dotleedunn@aol.com |
Delta Associate District Director |
Tammy Osment, Poinsett County |
Ouachita District Director |
Jeanette Deaton, Pike County |
Ouachita Associate District Director |
Mary Reeves, Hot Spring County |
Ouachita Associate District Director |
Valerie Pilgreen, Miller County |
Ozark District Director | Sarah Gurley, Stone County 735 Mossy Ridge Rd. Mountain View, AR 72560 870-13-7256 thescentgurl@gmail.com |
Ozark Associate District Director |
Shannon Davis, Crawford County |
Ozark Associate District Director |
Mary Willard, Yell County |
Interim Assoc. Dept. Head of FCS, Assoc. Professor, Personal Finance & Consumer Economics, and AEHC Advisor |
Dr. Laura Hendrix, LRSO 2301 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 501-671-2170 lhendrix@uada.edu |
Committee Advisor | Bridgett Shenoa Martin Family and Consumer Science Agent Polk County 211 DeQueen Street Mena, AR 71953 479-394-6018 bmartin@uada.edu |
FCS Program Tech/Facebook and Blog | Nancy Hightower, LRSO 2301 S. Unversity Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 501-671-2207 nhightower@uada.edu |
EHC Administrative Specialist | Shannon Baker, LRSO 2301 S. Unversity Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204 srbaker@uada.edu |
EIN Coordinator/Ozark Retreat | Karen Bell Fox, Cleveland County 5120 Hwy 212 Rison, AR 71665 870-325-7238 (home) 870-325-6701 (fax) |
Newsletter/Product Sales | Kaye Green, Cleveland County 770 Moores Church Road Rison, AR 71665 870-325-7463 (home) 870-692-5695 (cell) kayegreen@yahoo.com |
Publicity | Johnette Johnson, Montgomery County 3796 Hwy 270 East Mount Ida, AR 71957 870-867-4935 501-454-9190 – cell johnettej@msn.com |
Membership/Marketing | Marilyn Spence, Crawford County 4605 Alma Highway Van Buren, AR 72956 479-806-2622 marilynspence1847@yahoo.com |
Education Classes | Eva Marie Pearson, Cleveland County 219 Monk Road Pine Bluff, AR 71602 870-692-2978 epearson1960@yahoo.com |
1930-1931 Mrs. E. L. Salyers (Pulaski County)*
1932-1933 Mrs. Earl Perkins (Lonoke County)*
1934-1935 Mrs. E. L. Casner (Greene County)*
1938 Mrs. Charles Rogers (Union County)*
1938-1939 Mrs. W. L. Woods (Ashley County)*
1940-1941 Mrs. R. C. Harville (Pulaski County)*
1942-1943 Mrs. Custer Chaffin (Lee County)*
1944-1945 Mrs. W. C. Tindall (Lincoln County)*
1946-1947 Mrs. Clyde Taylor (Miller County)*
1948-1949 Mrs. Charlotte Abington (White County)*
1950-1951 Mrs. J. Howard Crawford (Clark County)*
1952-1953 Mrs. Lois Grundon (Craighead County)*
1954-1955 Mrs. Marguerite Maxwell (Washington County)*
1956-1957 Mrs. Pauline Bartholomew (Poinsett County)*
1958-1959 Mrs. E. M. Park (Johnson County)*
1960-1961 Mrs. Frances Royston (Pulaski County)*
1962-1963 Mrs. J. A. Carpenter (Independence County)*
1964-1965 Mrs. Merl Bragg (Saline County)*
1966-1967 Mrs. Alma King (Phillips County)*
1968-1969 Mrs. Callie Jameson (Union County)*
1970-1971 Mrs. Marge Phillips (Columbia County)
1971-1973 Mrs. A. J. Meinert (Washington County)*
1974-1976 Mrs. Gayle Jones (White County)*
1976-1978 Mrs. Lorna Ogilvie (Johnson County)*
1978-1980 Mrs. Barbara Wasson (Clark County)*
1980-1981 Mrs. Betty Dixon Stalnecker (Pulaski County)
1981-1983 Mrs. Doris Garner (Crawford County)*
1983-1985 Mrs. Hanky Broadaway (Craighead County)*
1985-1987 Mrs. Dottie Stewart (Izard County)*
1987-1990 Mrs. Loretta Johnston (Garland County)
1990-1992 Mrs. Joye Riggs (Mississippi County)*
1992-1994 Mrs. Jo Lampkins (Greene County)
1994-1996 Mrs. Pauline Myrick (Lincoln County)
1996-1997 Mrs. Mary Lawrence (Howard County)*
1997-2000 Mrs. Debbie Moreland (Pulaski County)
2000-2002 Mrs. Maureen Zoerner (Ouachita County)
2003-2004 Mrs. Marietta Gutierrez (Pulaski County)
2005-2006 Mrs. Mary Ann Shepherd (Randolph County)
2006-2008 Mrs. Elaine Stoll (Lawrence County)
2008-2010 Mrs. Joyce Hall (Pulaski County)
2010-2012 Mrs. Phyllis Pipkin (Garland County)
2012-2014 Kaye Green (Cleveland County)
2014-2016 Mary Fisher (Yell County)
2016-2018 Johnette Johnson (Montgomery County)
2018-2020 Karen Bell Fox (Cleveland County)
*Deceased
AEHC Forms
- AEHC Individual Membership Form
- AEHC Individual Membership Form - fillableTurn this completed form in to your local county extension office.
- AEHC Club Membership Form
- AEHC Club Membership Form - fillableEach club is to submit a copy annually to their FCS agent by July 1. A copy should
also be submitted to the state extension office by August 1 of each year.
- Annual Financial ReportDeadline for this report to the state extension office is August 1. This form can
be utilized for club/council. You may also submit a copy of your financials in the
format you have chosen to use as long as it gives the same information.
*Contact your county Extension office for this form. - County Report Form
- County Report Form - fillableThis completed form accompanies a check payable to AEHC, to the state treasurer for
annual dues of members and clubs no later than August 1.
- EHC001 AEHC Peer Review of Group Financial Records
AEHC Peer Review of Group Financial Records
It is recommended that each club/council perform a peer audit periodically to maintain a healthy audit of its records. A copy of the financial audit is to be mailed to the state office to the attention of EHC Adminstrative Specialist.*Contact your county Extension office for this form.
January, April and August are the months to finalize your order for name badges. Submit
form and your check(s) to State Treasurer Carolyn Morris, no later than February 1,
May 1 or September 1. Make checks payable to AEHC and mail to Carolyn Morris, PO Box
275, Danville, AR 72833. You can contact her at camorris@arkwest.com.
*Contact your county Extension office for this form.
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FCS 741
Judging Score SheetA panel of judges comes together in February each year to judge project books. Each book has three judges, none of whom are from the county of the submitted project book. This form outlines how scores are determined. Deadline for submitting project books to the state office is October 31.
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FCS 742
EHC Project Designation SheetEach project book needs to have a Project Designation sheet.
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Instructions for Putting Together a Project Book, Revised August 2017
It is important to read this instruction sheet before completing your Project Book.
*Contact your county Extension office for project book documents and instructions.
Bylaws and Standing Rules
- Bylaws - July 18, 2023
AEHC bylaws form the policy of the state organization. Each council and club must write their own bylaws and submit a copy to Melody Curtis at the state extension office, 2301 South University Ave., Little Rock, AR, 72204.
- Standing Rules - July 18, 2023
Standing rules relate to the details of administration of AEHC.