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Leadership and Policy Development

The Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) groups have a rich history in Tulsa County. Established more than 70 years ago, the groups have enriched the lives of families though education, fellowship, and community service. Although the organization has undergone several name changes - Home Demonstration Clubs, Extension Homemakers, and Family & Community Education Groups - their mission remains the same. To encourage individuals to live up to his/her potential and encourage participation in all phases of family and community life.

The organization has as its purpose:
• A continuing program of education in all aspects of home and community life.
• Development of well-informed people equipped to identify and react to changing problems in their family and community.
• To bring the latest findings of science and research in the field of family and consumer sciences to the membership.
• To offer opportunities for involvement in the community through volunteerism.
• Help people translate knowledge into practical use in their everyday lives.

2010 County Officers
President - Kathy Erwin
Vice President - Phyllis Stith
Secretary - Julaine Farless
Treasurer - Earl Moore

In addition to educational lessons each month, the groups participate in a variety of activities including the Tulsa County Free Fair, cultural arts tours, OHCE Week, annual holiday luncheon, special interest workshops, and community service projects. Group members also receive a monthly newsletter with helpful tips as well as information on upcoming events.

Monthly Lessons are:
January - Managing Arthritis
February - Conversations You Should Have with Your Adult Children
March - Freezer Meals
April - COACH - Connecting Older Adults and Communities for Health
May - A Community of Families: Festival of Desserts
June - What Are Face Book, Twitter and You Tube?
July - Cooking with Sugar Substitutes
August - How to Select Assisted Living Facilities
September - Is Your Diet Balanced?
October - Drug-Nutrient Interactions
November - Product Dating
December - Holiday Luncheon and Awards Program

For membership information, contact the Extension office at 918.746.3703 or complete the membership portion provided on this web site.

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