Special Interest Workshop: Flower Pin Cushion, August 6th, 9AM, EHC building fairgrounds. Kits will be provided, but you will need a few basic supplies a list is available at Extension Office. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. NOTE the date in the Scoop is incorrect. Please let your club members know that the date is Aus. 6th. Changes to the date have been made at the Office and EHC building. Sorry for the confusion. Valerie

It's a New Year for Garland County EHC

Do you have your new Yearbook for this year? If not, go to your club's next meeting and get it when you pay your dues. Also, if you didn't get a Leadership Manual last year, go to the Extension Office for a copy (some of the new copies are orange!).

Officer Leader Training Session

Kudos to Lisa, Peggy, Janie and everyone else who had a part in setting up the Officer Leader Training, you did a great job. I think everyone had a good time. I know I did. Thanks All. Valerie

Special Interest Workshop July 2, 2010

Due to a scheduling conflict we had to cancel the July 2, Special Interest Workshop "Yipes, Stripes", octagonal table mat. I will see about a reschedule at a later date. The next scheduled workshop is a Flower Pin Cushion, August 13, 9AM, EHC building, sample and supply information are posted at the EHC office and will be posting same at the EHC building.

LeaderSHIP

Come join in the fun, games, and food at our "LeaderSHIP" training day on Friday, June 25, at 9:00 a.m. at the EHC Building. All members are welcome to come play EHC Jeopardy and see how much you know about our organization.

Officer Installation

Joyce Hall, AEHC President, installed the new officers for 2010-11 on May 28 at the Spring Council Meeting. Wilma Blair is the new president, to be assisted by Joan Rich, president-elect; Wayne Williams, vice-president; Janie Woods, secretary; Judy Brink, treasurer; Barbara Smith, parliamentarian; and Peggy Barnett, past president. They are all laughing because they are remembering the "style show rejects"!

AEHC STATE MEETING

I hope you registered for the AEHC State Meeting that will be at the Hot Springs Convention Center June 8 - 10. Be sure to come check out the AEHC Craft and Trade Show in the lobby of the Convention Center on June 8 & 9 from 8:30 am until 5:00 p.m. Don't forget to come to the closing session on Thursday, June 10 -- our own Phyllis Pipkin will be installed as AEHC President!

May Special Interest Workshop Turtle Pin Cushion

Only one person signed up for the May 7th, SIW Turtle Pin Cushion, so it has been cancelled. There will be no workshop in June. Our next Special Interest Workshop will be in July, Yipes,stripes!Table Topper, taught by Joan Rich and host club Loyal Ladies. More info at a later date. Valerie

USA Country Store at ACWW Triennial

Loretta Johnston (chairperson), and her committee composed of Katy Weaver, Janie Woods, and Peggy Barnett (along with Pauline Myrick and Dottie Stewart who are members of EHC in other counties in Arkansas) planned and set up the USA Country Store for the ACWW Triennial which started today, April 21. Thanks also to Ruth Hopkins and Clarice Sandberg for their help with display. Several more members will be hostesses during the next few days. Come down to the Convention Center 8:00-11:00 a.m., or 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. to see and buy the amazing crafts donated by EHC members from all over the United States. We will be open through Tuesday, April 27. Tour Day is Monday, April 26, so times may vary on that day.

Relay for Life Luncheon

Do you have your ticket for the Relay for Life Luncheon yet? If not, contact your local EHC club or Wilma Blair, chairperson. Each table will be decorated by the host club or group to represent a portion of the USA or a country from around the world. A teacup auction will also be held, with proceeds going toward the Garland County Extension Homemakers Council's donation to the American Cancer Society. Come help us honor cancer survivors and look with hope toward a future cure.