Four Howard County Extension Homemakers met with other members across the state for the annual state conference. The meeting was held in Hot Springs and offered a variety of educational seminars. Those attending included Gladine Bennett, Howard County EHC Council President and member of New Horizons EHC Club, Pam Wynn and Joy Barr both members of Twilight EHC Club and Linda Wilcox, a member of Moonlighters EHC Club. Jean Ince, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair also attended the three day meeting.

Pictured L-R: Pam Wynn, Joy Barr, Gladine Bennett and Jean Ince

For 107 years, the Extension Homemakers/Home Demonstration program has been ongoing in Arkansas, providing its members with education and leadership development and service in local communities where the clubs are located.

The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is a volunteer organization associated with the Cooperative Extension Service. Last year, Extension Homemakers across the state reported 322 clubs and 3,754 members, giving 712,147 hours of volunteer service to the state. In Howard County there are currently 4 clubs with a membership of 48. Last year, they volunteered 4695 hours valued at $108,314.