USA > Virginia > Frederick County > Frederick County > Our heritage : history of the Frederick County, Virginia, Extension Homemakers 1916-1976 > Part 14
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14
By Miss Ruby Shiley
Welltown EH Club
The Welltown Extension Homemakers Club was organized in June 1974 with 22 charter members as follows: Pres. Mrs. Ruth Godlove, V. Pres. Mrs. Ann Life, Secy. Miss June Stickles, Treas. Mrs. Judy Moulden, Mrs. Dolly Anderson, Mrs. Betty Barr, Mrs. Edna Basore, Mrs. Thelma Campbell, Mrs. Marie Everly, Mrs. Mary Finchan, Mrs. Gladys Good, Mrs. Louise Hepner, Mrs. Jean Hum- mer, Mrs. Isabelle Kain, Mrs. Ethel Kercheval, Mrs. Janet McNealy, Mrs. Charlotte Moulden, Mrs. Linda Mowery, Mrs. Estelle Pitta, Mrs. Jean Stickles, Miss Frances C. Strother, and Mrs. Frances Strother.
We meet each second Wednesday of the month at the Well- town Church. Since we meet at night from 7:30 to 9:00 we can't get as involved in as many of the county programs as we would like to be. Our Club members enjoy working with their hands, thus, we have enjoyed learning such crafts as monks cloth weaving, bread dough flowers, candle making, crocheting, and drying flowers. Our ladies are also gardeners and have enjoyed learning the new techniques in freezing, canning and drying fruits and vege- tables. Our current project is decoupage being taught by Mrs. Gerry Van Stronder. We have enjoyed taking part in the Crafts on the Mall and the Christmas Bazaars.
117
We are very proud to be a part of the Frederick County Ex- tension Homemakers organization.
by Mrs, Charlotte Moulden
West Frederick HD Club
=
The West Frederick HD Club was organized August 29, 1941 at the home of Mrs. Edison Fawcett by Miss Elizabeth Sprouse, HD Agent. Mrs. Fawcett was elected as the first President; Mrs. James Fishback as V. Pres., and Mrs. Vennor Milhon as Secy. Other chart- er members were: Mrs. Carrie Boyce, Mrs. Floyd Brewer, Mrs. Pearl Cochran, Mrs. Hannah Hamilton, Mrs. Sherman Merriner, Mrs. Mabel Perry, Mrs. Annie Ritter and Mrs. Joy Roe. Miss Sprouse demonstrated canning vegetables and etc. Due to so many members working in apples in the fall, the next meeting was in January 1942. Miss Sprouse demonstrated how to adjust patterns. Members made a dozen gowns and a dozen shirts for the Red Cross. Lessons covered drying and canning vegetables; making cheese, breads and sandwich spread; and slip covers. Miss Ruth McNeil. Home Agent, in 1944 demonstrated cleaning sewing machines, and also dry cleaning. In 1945, members made dress forms; made dress- es for the Red Cross; learned to make buttonholes; discussed sugar rationing; had a lesson on kitchen arrangements. Members packed 5 lunches for Veterans of Martinsburg who came to the Apple Blos- som Festival.
The first Achievement Day for Miss Agnes Shirley, Home Agent, was September 1946, in the First Baptist Church. Some of the lessons taught by Miss Shirley were: soap making, candlewick- ing, better lighting, oil painting, pictures and frames, basic mixes, salads, desserts, kitchen storage. The Club's biggest project was making stool bottoms and chair caning, which started in 1951. The Club makes money for their treasury by selling dishcloths, serving Round Hill Ruritan suppers, making apple butter. They fix baskets for needy families at Christmas, and help in other charitable pro- jects.
In 1957 they took part in the Chestnut tree planting program, and participate in most of the county projects. Mrs. Betty Bauser- man, a member, served as County 4-H Development Chr. 1974-76. She has served as County Council President 1967-71, and State Health Chairman 1972-74. She was the first State Health Chairman as Health had been a part of Family Life prior to 1972. She was also a Member of the Dist. IX By-Laws Com. 1970. The Yearbook was dedicated to Betty in 1970. Two other members have had the Yearbook dedicated to them: Mrs. Mabel Perry 1967 and Mrs. Agnes Rosenberger 1971.
By Mrs. Agnes Rosenberger
118
Addendum
Several clubs were mentioned in the news of the early years but the records are no longer available and memories are difficult to recall by the surviving members. Some clubs disbanded when Frederick County did not have an Extension Agent. New clubs were organized when there was a new Agent. Some club names mentioned were: Clearbrook, Gravel Springs, Fairview, Inlet, Opequon and Stephenson.
Herb Cookbook Project
The Herb Cookbook, a collection of favorite herb recipes from Frederick County Extension Homemakers, was compiled by Loret- ta McDonald. Miss Ruby Shiley and Mrs. Dorothy Russell helped edit the book. Carol Maben and Linda Strosnider typed the drafts and stencils. The book was printed at the Extension Office with the help of Extension Agent Mrs. Pauline Baccary. The first printing was July 18, 1975. Groups of EH Club members helped assemble and bind the books. The first dividers were designed by Miss Ruby Shiley; the second edition drawings were done by Loretta Mc- Donald. This was the only change made in the two printings; 500 copies have been printed to date.
119
Frederick County Extension Homemakers Council BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I - Duties of Officers
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the County Council; shall have general supervision over all matters in which the County Council is interested; shall be ex-officio mem- ber of all standing committees except the nominating committee; shall report the progress of the county on Achievement Day and at District IX meetings.
Section 2. The Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in her absence or inability to serve. She shall serve as chairman of the Program Committee.
Section 3. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings and shall perform other secretarial duties of the county pertaining to this office.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall collect all funds, and upon authorization of the President and 2/3 vote of the attendance at any County Council meeting disburse these funds, keeping proper record. She shall give an annual audited report to the County Council President by December 31 and give a report of the financial status on Achievement Day.
Section 5. The President-elect shall be a member of the Board, attend the Council meetings and work in close cooperation with the President. She shall serve on the Program Committee.
Section 6. The Parliamentarian shall be appointed by the President. She shall upon request rule upon all matters involving Parliamentary Procedure at Council meetings. Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall be her parliamentary authority.
ARTICLE II - County Council
Section 1. The County Council shall be composed of the elect- ed officers: President, Vice-President, President-elect, Secretary and Treasurer; Club Presidents and Vice-Presidents; County Par- liamentarian; Committee Chairmen; Extension Agent, Home Eco- nomics; and Immediate Past President of the County Council.
Section 2. It shall be the duty of the County Council to con- sider the business of the county.
120
Section 3. The Extension Homemakers County Council shall meet twice each year, in the winter and in summer immediately following the state conference. Called meetings may be held at the request of the President or three members of the County Council or six club Presidents.
Section 4. There shall be a County Council committee compos- ed of the President, President-elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Extension Agent, Home Economics, Parliamentarian, and Immediate Past President who shall have power to transact business of the County Council which may arise between regular meetings of the Council.
ARTICLE III - Elections
Section 1. Officers shall be elected biennially, and with the exception of the Treasurer, who may serve four years, shall not be eligible for reelection. The President and Secretary shall be elected in odd years; the Vice-President, President-elect and Treasurer shall be elected in even years. They shall hold office for two years, except for the President-elect who shall serve one year.
Section 2. Election of County Council officers shall take place at the annual Achievement Day. Election shall'be by ballot, if there is more than one candidate for an office. There shall be a nominat- ing committee of three members appointed by the President. It shall meet at least two months before the Achievement. Day and shall prepare a slate carrying the necessary roster of officers to be elected. The committee will present this at the annual Achievement Day for consideration, at which time nominations may be made from the floor.
Section 3. Vacancies in office shall be filled by the County Council to complete the unexpired term of such office.
Section 4. Officers of the County shall take office January 1 after election.
ARTICLE IV - Funds
Section 1. Funds shall cover expenses of two delegates to the State (not to exceed $35 each) and to the Fall ( not to exceed $25 each) Conferences. Priority will be given in the following order :
1. President 2. President-elect 3. Vice-President
4. Secretary 5. Treasurer
6. Committee Chairmen
Section 2. One or more scholarships will be awarded each year from the County Scholarship Fund. In the event the scholarship is not awarded, the funds will be placed in savings until a qualified recipient is chosen. The recipient will be a girl who is a graduate of a Frederick County High School.
Section 3. Scholarship funds shall be derived from 50% of
121
all county fund-raising projects each year; the remaining 50% will be used for all other county projects.
ARTICLE V - Standing Committees
Section 1. There shall be the following standing committees appointed by the President for a term of two years:
1. Public Information 2. Scholarship
3. Cookbook
4. Nominating 5. Program 6. Arts and Crafts
7. Family Life 8. Yearbook Dedication
.Section 2. Other committees may be appointed as needed.
Section 3."All Club Presidents shall submit written reports to the County Council President each year by December 1.
ARTICLE VI - Meetings
Section 1. An Achievement Day of the county clubs shall be held.
..
Section 2. The County Council shall meet in the winter and summer.
Section 3. The Extension Agent, Home Economics shall be an advisor at all meetings.
ARTICLE VII - Amendments
Section 1. By-Laws may be amended by two-thirds vote of the membership present and voting at an annual meeting. Abstention counts as a negative vote.
Section 2. Amendments may be made at any county meeting without previous notice.
Section 3. Amendments shall become effective upon adjourn- ment of the meeting at which they are adopted unless otherwise specified.
The Frederick County Extension Homemakers Council By- Laws were drawn up by the following committee: Frances Unger, Gerry Van Stronder, Betty Bauserman, Mary Lou Koontz, Court- ney Bragg, Cora Schlim. The original draft was presented on Achievement Day, September 13, 1974. They were amended and adopted on Achievement Day, September 12, 1975.
122
Scholarships
A revolving loan fund was set up in 1926 to help rural girls study Home Economics at V.P.I. A fund of $326.25 was reported and $280.00 had been pledged. Varying amounts were added each year. In 1938, the Federation Loan Fund was segregated and a sep- arate account with its own treasurer was set up. No interest was charged while girls were in school but they made small payments in easy installments after leaving school. .
In 1951 the "Loan Fund" became known as the "Hallie L. Hughes Loan Fund," to honor Miss Hallie Hughes, the first State 4-H Club Agent for girls, who had given so generously of her time and interest to Virginia youth. In 1967, the Hallie Hughes Loan Fund was converted into a scholarship with a value of $350.00. That the scholarship fund might be strengthened so that the value of the award might eventually be raised to $500.00, the Federation pro- ject for 1969 was designed for this specific purpose. After approxi- mately $1000.00 had been contributed by the clubs, an additional $2000.00 was added from the sale of surplus tote bags. This brought the Hallie Hughes Fund to $11,000.00, the interest from which pro- vides the annual scholarship. Fifty-six women had been assisted up to 1969.
The Hallie Hughes Scholarship is given to a student who plans to major in Home Economics and work toward the position of Ex- tension Agent. They must have been an active 4-H member during high school.
A health fund named in honor of Miss Ella G. Agnew, Vir- ginia's first home demonstration agent, was established in 1940 to financially assist Home Demonstration club women in need of med- ical attention. There were few requests for such assistance and with the critical shortage of nurses the decision was made in 1948 to con- vert this to a fund for assisting rural girls in the field of nursing.
The Ella G. Agnew Scholarship is given to a person training for a nursing career or some field related to the medical profession. . The person may attend any Virginia school offering accredited courses in nursing or related field.
The Maude E. Wallace Scholarship of $450.00 was established in 1966, the money for this fund coming from the Cookbook royal- ties. Miss Elizabeth Sowers of Pittsylvania County was the first recipient, the award being given at the annual meeting in 1967. By the end of 1969 the value of the scholarship was increased to $500- .00. By this time there were twelve applicants for the award. The
123
scholarship is given to a student who plans to major in Home Eco- nomics at VPI and SU. This is for any scholastic year.
The Past President's Scholarship was established in 1972 as a way in which counties, clubs or individuals could honor their past presidents. When possible the scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Executive Board to attend an educational meeting or conference.
The Guy Roop Scholarship is awarded to adults to complete or improve their education or training in any field of study. It was established in 1973. The applicants should not be currently enroll- ed in high school. They may attend any accredited school in Vir- ginia.
All scholarships are for $500.00 annually and may be received only one time. The Mrs. Guy Roop Scholarship may be pro rated based on individual's need. Applications are terminated annually but may be resubmitted for consideration if not a recipient the first time submitted.
The Frederick County Extension Homemakers Council award- ed its first scholarship of $100.00 in 1973. The scholarship was in- creased to $200,00 in 1975. The money for the scholarships is raised from an annual Bazaar. The applicant must be a girl graduate from a Frederick County High School. There are no restrictions as to where the girl may use her scholarship.
124
Virginia Extension Homemakers Council
The Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs was organized in 1923 as the Virginia Homemakers Association, chang- ed its name to the Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs in 1934, and was one of the original nine states forming the National Home Demonstration Council in Washington, D.C. in 1936. Mrs. Guy Roop, Montgomery County, Virginia, who served as chair- man of the executive committee in organizing the NHDC, was elect- ed as its first president. She was elected Area Vice-President for the U.S.A. for the ACWW in May 1939. She served as Southern Region Director for NEHC 1940-41. Mrs. F. F. Carr, Appomattox County, was elected Secretary for NEHC 1957-60. She served as National Family Life Chairman 1954-56. Mrs. Ben Wailes, Amherst County, served as Eastern Region Director for NEHC 1943-44. Mrs. S. S. Gilbert, Campbell County, served as Southern Region Director for NEHC 1971-73.
The Virginia Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs chang- ed its name to Virginia Extension Homemakers Council in 1972. The VEHC is affiliated with the National Extension Homemakers Council, the Associated Country Women of the World, the Country Women's Council, the Virginia Rural Safety Council, Virginia Agri- Business Council, Virginia Council of Farmer Cooperatives Inc., Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care and Keep Virginia Beautiful Inc.
In 1923, Mrs. M. M. Davis, state home demonstration agent in Virginia, called a meeting of her staff, together with women at- tending the Farmer's Institute, to consider the advisability of a State organization for rural women. Mrs. Ruby Green Smith, of New York State, was a guest, and told of the work of the New York Home Bureau. The group decided that a similar organization would be valuable in Virginia and voted to organize the Virginia Home- makers Association with Mrs. C. R. Hall, of Norfolk County, as its first president. A committee was chosen from its 300 members to prepare a constitution and by-laws, which were adopted the fol- lowing year.
In 1934, the state organization was divided into 4 districts - north, east, southwest and central, so more members could be reached at annual meetings. In 1938 the districts were increased to 6 - with two in the north district and two in the east district. In 1940 there was 3100 women in attendance at the six meetings, so it was decided to create more districts. In 1942 there was 8 dis- tricts and in 1951 they were increased to 12 districts. The districts
125
meetings are usually held during National Homemakers Week - the first week in May.
At this time, the VEHC has organized clubs in 93 counties and 4 cities, which are divided into 12 Council Districts. Frederick County is in District IX which also includes counties of Clarke, Loudoun, Page, Shenandoah and Warren.
The objectives of VEHC are to further the highest ideals of home life, to encourage all forces for community betterment, and to provide extension homemakers club members with an opportun- ity to work in cooperation with the Extension Service of the Vir- ginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in a statewide pro- gram for the development and improvement of rural and urban life.
The program of work varies with the needs of the times. New program phases are added as new needs are recognized. Likewise, some programs are dropped when the cooperative effort of the clubs has made them no longer necessary. To facilitate the work, each county is asked to name a program of work chairman, after it has chosen the phase of the program that best meets its needs, and, in turn, each club in the county is asked to appoint a club chairman.
The following areas of work have been adopted as the Program of Work for the VEHC: Citizenship, Cultural Arts, Family Life, Health, International, Public Information, Safety. Some areas that were carried in the past have become part of the new programs of work, such as Leadership, which can be part of Citizenship and Family Life; Art in Daily Living, Home and Community Beautifica- tion, Home and Youth - can be part of Cultural Arts, Health and Safety.
Four goals set up in 1933 were: Citizenship, Highway Beauti- fication, Library Service and Health. In 1935, Legislation and Rural Youth were added. In 1937, Rural Electrification was added, Home Beautification was added to Roadside Beautification, Citizenship and Legislation were combined. Home and Roadside later became Home and Community Beautification. Civil Defense was added dur- ing the War Years.
Orginal dues were 25 cents per individual club member. They were increased to $1.00 per individual in 1927. The following year, dues were changed to $3.00 per club, with individual dues still at $1.00 but they were members-at-large without voting privilege. In 1969, dues were raised to $4.00 per club; in 1970, increased to $6.00 per club, and in 1975, were raised to $10.00 per club.
Activities include: Scholarships, Cookbook - 'Recipes from Old Virginia," Reading Certificates, VEHC Newsletter - "Old Dominion Echoes," Pennies for Friendship and International Un- derstanding, Nickels for National, I.F.Y.E. Program and 4-H and Older Youth.
126
VEHC Homemakers Creed
As Homemakers we will strive to:
Have our organization foster the highest ideals of home, church, school and public life.
Have our homes reach out in service to the community and help unite the people.
Have cooperation and progress the leading forces in our com- munities.
Study the best ways to do everyday work that we may find joy in common tasks well done.
Be kind beyond the standards of charity, avoid thoughts and words that condemn; be more thoughtful than love requires; main- tain the highest ideals of Christian life.
The Homemakers Creed was written by Mrs. T. B. Richardson of Powhatan and Mrs. W. F. Bernheisel of Henrico County with Miss Sylvia Slocum, District Agent, as advisor, in 1924.
National Extension Homemakers Council
The National Extension Homemakers Council was organized in 1936 as the National Home Demonstration Council. The name was changed to the present name in 1963. Action for a national or- ganization began in November 1934 when representatives of state home economics extension groups were invited to participate in a Rural Homemakers Conference on the day (Nov. 16) preceding the American Country Life Association meeting in Washington, D.C. A committee was named to survey the interest of all states and to prepare for a meeting the following year. Miss Ellen LeNoir, home economic leader in Louisiana served as chairman of the committee for a short time. When she resigned, Miss Maude Wallace, home economic leader in Virginia, became chairman.
In September 1935, presidents of 12 state extension home- makers organizations met in Columbus, Ohio at the time of the American Home Economics Association meeting. Miss Grace Fry- singer and state leaders from the Extension section of the A.H.E.A. met with delegates as they reviewed results of the survey and dis- cussed organization plans.
A committee was appointed to draft a constitution to be sub- mitted to the states prior to adoption at a national meeting. The
127
same committee was asked to assist in planning the next national meeting. Members were: Miss Maude Wallace, Virginia, Chairman; Miss Grace Frysinger, U.S.D.A .; Mrs. Leonard J. Killey, Illinois; Mrs. Earnest Overton, Nebraska; Mrs. Guy Roop, Virginia; and Miss Myrtle Weldon, Kentucky, Secretary.
An executive committee was elected to serve until the next meeting. These officers were charged with the responsibilities of planning for the next meeting and of inviting other states to join in the establishment of a national organization. Named as the exe- cutive committee were: Mrs. Guy Roop, Virginia, Chairman; Mrs. W. F. Morrill, Minnesota, and Mrs. R. T. Douglass, Louisiana.
The next national meeting was set for June 8-10, 1936 in Wash- ington, D.C. just prior to the Triennial Conference of the Associat- ed Country Women of the World. States represented at the 1936 meeting were: Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, Kentucky and Ark- ansas from the south; and Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan and Indiana from the central region.
The purpose of the national organization is to provide an op- portunity for homemakers to share ideas and experiences for the improvment of home and community life, and to represent the in- terests of homemakers in matters of regional and national concern; not to supplant but rather to strengthen and supplement the work of State Extension Homemaker Councils.
The NEHC is organized with 4 regions: Southern with 13 States, Eastern with 8 States, Central with 10 States and Western with 11 States. Virginia is a member of the Southern Region. Other member States are: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Ken- tucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Texas. Member States of the Eastern Region are: Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. Member States of the Central Region are: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mich- igan, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Member States of the Western Region are: Alaska, Ari- zona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. California, Connecticut, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Utah are not members of NEHC.
The National Extension Homemakers Council is affiliated with the Country Women's Council of the U.S.A. and with the Associat- ed Country Women of the World. The Country Women's Council is a liason organization composed of the constituent societies of the ACWW in the USA, organized to bring these societies into a closer relationship and to further the aims and activities of the ACWW in a more effective way. The Associated Country Women of the World is a world-wide association of organizations, 75% of whose mem- bers are rural women. The member organizations are known as constituent societies. The ACWW was organized in London in 1930.
128
The N.E.H.C. Creed
As homemakers of these United States, we will strive to pro- mote a better way of life for all through fellowship, continuing ed- ucation and service; to provide guidance in our homes and com- munities for the uniting of people to make the world a better place in which to live.
May we have pride in our role as homemakers, and may our hearts be filled with joy as we serve.
Let us always be conscious of the needs of others, and be strengthened by the "Divine Light" that guides us all.
The Creed was written by Jean Beard of Harrisonburg, Vir- ginia who won first place in a nation-wide contest for a Creed in 1975.
National Meetings
1936 - Washington, D.C.
1956 - San Antonio, Texas
1937 - Manhattan, Kansas
1957 - Columbus, Ohio
1938 -- Lexington, Kentucky
1958 - Wichita, Kansas
1939 - State College, Pa.
1959 - Portland, Oregon
1940 - Purdue U, Indiana
1960 - Madison, Wisconsin
1941 - Nashville, Tennessee
1961 - Orono, Maine
1942 - Kansas City, Missouri
1962 - Lexington, Kentucky
1943 - Chicago, Illinois
1963 - Little Rock, Arkansas
1944 - Chicago, Illinois
1964 - - Honolulu, Hawaii
1945 - - Columbus, Ohio
1965 - Purdue U, Indiana
1946 - Omaha, Nebraska 1966 - Fort Collins, Colorado
1947 - - Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
1967 - Brookings, South Dakota
1948 - - Tulsa, Oklahoma
1968 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
1949 - Colorado Springs, Colo.
1969 - Blacksburg, Virginia
1950 - - Biloxi, Mississippi
1970 - - Las Vagas, Nevada
1951 - East Lansing, Mich.
1971 - Dallas, Texas
1952 - Raleigh, N. C.
1972 - Baltimore, Maryland
1953 - Boston, Mass.
1973 - East Lansing, Michigan
1954 - Maryland, Wash., D.C.
1974 - Urbana-Champaign, III.
1955 - Chicago, Illinois
1975 - Orlando, Florida
1976 - Morgantown, West Virginia
129
130
DISTRICT
NO. COUNTIES
I .
. 7
3 Cities
II
·10
LONDON
IWARRAN
S/FAIRFAX
MONOTON
III
8
2 Cities
IV
6
V
9
VI
9
VII
5
VIII
7
MASIMACAÉ
IX
6
x .
8 1
LOUISA
XI
11
Cities
Con LoVET
AAPVAST
CUMHALIND
WERTHAMPT ..
BOANCHE
DINWIDDIE
OTY OF NEWPORT NEWS CTY OF HAMPTON
Scott
ITRE
LATALLA
HENRY
aTY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY OF CHESAPEAKE
XII
7
City
ROLA BRIDGE
JAPPe - MATICA
PONCE
PRINCE
FLETD
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA SHOWING COUNCIL DISTRICTS
1 City
MADISON
ORGANIZATION DIAGRAM
Associated Country Women of the World
-
Country Women's Council
National Extension Homemakers Council
Virginia Extension Homemakers Council
Executive Board
Districts
County Committees
Extension Homemakers Clubs
-
Extension Homemakers Club Members -- The Foundation
131
Our Emblem
The emblem is composed of three concentric circles which typify the home, the state and the nation.
The hearth fire in the center symbolizes the home and express- es the spirit of the finer attributes of the home, such as fellowship, hospitality, comfort, peace and protection.
The oak leaf symbolizes the strength of the home; the lamp of knowledge, the wisdom with which a home and family must be created; the wheat, productivity and rishness of family and com- munity life.
Around these symbols are the words "HOME, FAMILY, COM- MUNITY" with "COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE" in the outer circle - designating the cooperation of the county, state and nation in the Extension program.
EXTENSION
HOME
AM NILY SERVICE COOPERATIVE
COMMUNITY
EH
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.