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Outagamie County Home & Community Education

News & ViewsFall 2016

President’s LetterHello Everyone,

Summer flew by and now Fall is fast approaching. We are working hard on getting ready for the Picture Perfect Project day. Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors to come and help us with this project.

We are also collecting books for the NE District Book Drive. The gently used or new books will be taken to the Fall NE District Meeting. More information can be found on page 5 in the newsletter.

Our Fair booth turned out nice. Thank you to the Fair Booth Committee for a job well done. For more ways on how to get involved check out page 4.

Keep an eye out for important meeting dates. Our Executive Board meeting will be Wednesday, September 7 at the UW-Extension office. Please have program ideas ready for next year. The NE District meeting will be on October 20 at Cobblestone Creek in Brillion. I hope to see some of you there.

Enjoy God’s beauty in our Fall Colors, President Linda Biese

“My favorite words are possibilities, opportunities, and curiosity. I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities.” Mario Testino

Table of Contents

President’s Letter . . . . pg 1

Advisor’s Letter . . . . . . pg 2

Upcoming Events . . . . . pg 2

NE District Meeting . . . pg 3•NE District Book Drive

Upcoming Programs . . pg 4-5•Money Management•Picture Perfect Project•Reducing Salt in Your Diet•Better Bag of Groceries

Feature Page . . . . . . . . . pg 6•Club Profile: Woodland•Wisconsin BookwormsTM •Charity Workshop

Bits N Pieces . . . . . . . . . pg 7•Thank You• In Memory•Facebook for your Club

facebook.com/WAHCEinc

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Dear HCE Members,As I reflect on what to write in the newsletter, it sometimes comes to me driving to work or when I first open my computer in the morning. This morning I got the signal that it was time to change my computer password. OK then…here we go again!

What I’ve done to choose a new password this past year, is to choose a reflection of something good that has happened in the past couple of weeks. Over time I’ve had a variety of interesting passwords, but they all seem to bring a smile to my face when I open my computer every morning. One of my most recent passwords included the word “dash” a reminder of the homily for Helen McMahon at her funeral – we are born and we die…and it is how we live the dash in between that is most important as we live each day to the fullest.

In a couple of months I can reveal my latest password as it will have expired by then!!! Smiles to all.

Sincerely,Karen DickrellAdvisor to HCEFamily Living Educator and Department Head

Advisor Corner Upcoming Events

September 7HCE Potluck picnic and Executive Board Meeting11:30 am

September 12-14

WAHCE State meeting Eau Claire, WI

September 21Picture Perfect Day Town of Center 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

October 20Fall East District MeetingCalumet County HostingCobblestone Creek, Brillion9:00 am

October 20 Pre-register for Reducing Salt in Your Diet - Beef it Up!

October 27

Association & Educational Focus11:00 am Fall Assoc Meeting12:00 pm Luncheon Potluck Bring a salad or dessert1:00 pm Beef it Up program

October 27 HCE Newsletter Article Submission Deadline

November 1 HCE Newsletter Meeting Seymour Library | 9:00 am

November 6-12

WAHCE WeekDisplay at Appleton Public Library

November 8 Pre-register for A Better Bag of Groceries Program

November 15A Better Bag of Groceries Festival Foods nutritionist1:00 pm

UW-Extension Staffing Updates in a Nutshell• We are still hoping to the fill the WI Nutrition

Education Program position this fall which has been vacant since November.

• Casey Plamann left his position as the 4-H Youth Development Educator to take a job with the USDA out of Fond du Lac. This position was posted this week and deadline is September 13.

• At the beginning of June we said goodbye to Jim Resick as he retired from the Community Development Educator role. We thank him for his service.

• Zen Miller has accepted a part-time position as a state liaison to the state program in the Ag area.

• Ann Donnellan has taken a new position and we will begin a new search for a Horticulture Assistant.

• In August, we also say goodbye to Terry Hampton a support staff member. Terry will be exploring the wild west and we wish her safe travels.

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Get Involved

Calumet Association for Home & Community Education Invites you to the

2016 WAHCE Fall Northeast District MeetingThursday, October 20 | 8:45 amCobblestone Creek | 740 W Ryan St, Brillion

WAHCE Northeast District Being held in conjunction with the WAHCE’s focus on literacy. Sponsored and coordinated by the Calumet Association of Home and Community Education (CAHCE)

We will be collecting new and gently used books to be donated to Burbank Elementary School in Milwaukee. 87.67% of Burbank students are economically disadvantaged. Monies donated will be used to purchase books and learning materials by educators in the chosen third world country. Books and monetary donations can be delivered to the UW-Extension Outagamie County office or brought to a county wide HCE program meeting.

Donated books and monies from each county HCE will be collected at the WAHCE Northeast District meeting on October 20, 2016 hosted by CAHCE at Cobblestone Creek Dining and Banquet Hall in Brillion, WI. After CAHCE distributes the donated monies and books they will report back to all County HCE’s in the WAHCE Northeast District where the books and monies were donated post October 20th meeting.

8:45 - 9:15 am Registration | Refreshments 9:15 - 10:30 am Welcome Call to Order | Pledge to the Flag | Roll Call | Introductions | Business Meeting 10:30 - 10:45 am Break 10:45 am -12:00 pm Keynote: “Around the World in 35 Years: Stories from the Economy Class” Presented by Michael McCord, Chairman of the Board, Microinsurance Network 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 pm Round Table Discussions (20 minutes each) Wisconsin Bookworms™ | Membership | International | Marketing 1:00 - 2:30 pm Cultural Arts Project: A Christmas Angel and Surprise Craft Fee: $5.00/person (limit of two people/county) Door PrizesInvitation to Spring Northeast District Meeting (Manitowoc County)

Cost $15.00 per person To Register call Linda Biese at 920-660-8057 deadline Monday, September 26.

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Upcoming ProgramsMoney Management WorkshopCreating a Spending Plan

UW-Extension Outagamie County3365 W Brewster St | Appleton, WI 54914

Mondays | Cost: FREE August 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm September 12 6:00 - 8:00 pm September 26 10:00 am - 12:00 pm October 3 6:00 - 8:00 pm October 24 10:00 am - 12:00 pm November 28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm December 5 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Pre-registration is required. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

Register for Spending Plan WorkshopCall 920-832-5121 Visit https://goo.gl/LCPCik

Putting your financial goals in writing can make them seem more concrete and achievable. The Creating a Spending Plan Workshop teaches basic money management, decision making, and ways to organize personal finances. Consumers who improve their household credit management to enhance financial security will benefit their communities by boosting economic stability and contributing to the foundation for growth.

What is a Spending Plan?A spending plan helps you manage money in a positive manner by creating a guide that will help you take control of your financial future and reach your goals.

Your plan will clearly show how much money you have coming in, what you’re spending it on and where you can make trade-offs to come up with extra cash. It’s also your first step in meeting larger financial goals. With a spending plan in place you will be better able to maximize financial well-being.

Online ResourcesMonthly Spending Plan (Doc)

http://goo.gl/NqWXYSDetailed Spending Worksheet (xls)

http://goo.gl/Ki1ENJSocial Security

https://www.ssa.gov

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Upcoming ProgramsReducing Salt in Your DietBeef It UpOctober 27 | 1:00 pmLocation: UW-Extension Outagamie County office Presented By: Karen Dickrell & Dorothy Paltzer

Increasingly there are concerns about healthy eating. Salt is in the news a lot lately. Most reports say Americans are consuming too much of it. How much do you really know about salt? We will test your “salt savvy” with our October lesson, Beef it Up and will look at ways to serve beef with seasonings that are healthy and promote good health. We will tie this into a pot luck lunch – We are asking members to bring food items such as salads and desserts – the beef will be provided! Register by calling 920-832-5121

A Better Bag of GroceriesNovember 15 | 1:00 pmLocation: UW-Extension Outagamie County office.Presented By: Brittany Nikolich, Festival Foods

Should you buy wheat or multi-grain bread? Which salty snack is more nutritious for your family? Join us as Brittany Nikolich, RDN, CD, Fox Valley Regional Dietitian walks us through how to build a better bag of groceries with the help of NuVal. By the end of the program you will be able to make informed nutrition decisions – in mere seconds – as you’re walking through the aisles at your local Festival Foods. We need a minimum of 15 participants to hold presentation. Please sign up early. Register by calling 920-832-5121

Picture Perfect Day September 21Picture Perfect Project is a project in which we recycle calendars and make them into picture books for Dementia patients, kids with learning disabilities and eye and hand coordination issues.

We will also be making greeting cards by recycling used cards. These will be donated to local nursing homes and King Veteran’s Home. This project is open to the public.

Who: All are invited to participateWhen: Wednesday, September 21 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Potluck served at Noon)Where: Center Town Hall | N3990 Hwy 47Bring: Used Greeting Cards and Calendars

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Club Prfifiofiffiile: Woodland HCEWoodland HCE is a small club in numbers but large in terms of activity. Our members participate in the Charity Workshops, as well as read for the Wisconsin BookWormsTM.

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Charity WorkshopA group of HCE members generally meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm to create handcrafted items for people in need.

Donations made this year include:•85 Emergency Card folders and 85 small pillows to Camp

American Legion. These items we well received.•Several walker bags were given to local people

Want to join the fun? Contact Linda Biese at 920-660-8057. Everyone is welcome.

Wiggly Who? Wiggly The Bookworm joined us in 2008 and has been making children smile ever since. In the fall, we will be starting our 19th year with Wisconsin Bookworms with over 330 children receiving books and doing activities with readers during the 2016-17 school year.

The Early Childhood in Appleton will have 6 classes in the morning and 4 classes in the afternoon. The Head Start at St. Mary’s in Kaukauna has 1 morning 1 afternoon class and Seymour has 1 morning class. We will start reading on October 12 at Kaukauna and October 13 at Appleton and Seymour. All teachers would like you to do an activity with the children. We can always use readers or substitutes. To sign up and get the Head Start paperwork filled out call Marcie.

Our Wisconsin Bookworms program depends on all the HCE members in our county to participate to make it a success. You can help by telling people about the Wisconsin Bookworm program and how much it helps the children. You could write grants/send letters to organizations, businesses, clubs and others. We look for help to count, package and deliver the 2640 books, to the Head Starts. Thank you for all who participated in our quilt fundraisers, sold tickets, and donated prizes for the raffle. If you have any ideas for getting funds for additional books let us know. We have two grants pending and are trying to acquire matching funds for the quilt raffle.

A special thank you goes to Karen Dickrell for her support and guiding us through the program for the past 18 years.

Wisconsin Bookworms County Coordinators.

Judy Asman766-5578

Marcie Suprise757-5407

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Bits N Pieces

In Memory of Ruby M. AbendrothJuly 1927 - July 2016Ruby Mae belonged to the Greenville HCE club for many years. As an active reader for the Wisconsin BookwormsTM, Ruby brought the joy of reading to youth and teaching them the tools to learn. Ruby attended many leaders trainings and the Joy Conference, which was a favorite day for her according to her family members. We remember her as an avid gardener, vivacious Red Hatter, and a dedicated Elementary School Teacher.

Your cards and pillows brought much joy to the women vets at Camp American Legion. Listening to comments and seeing the looks of happiness and appreciation on their faces just gave one a good feeling.

The Outagamie County Fair was the week of July 26-31. We used the theme ‘76 Trombones Leading HCE. We decorated with a plethora of music notes. Posters displayed our projects and we advertised our upcoming Picture Perfect project. We also handed out musical pencils. Thank you to the committee members who spent time designing, creating and setting/tearing down the booth for fair.

Additional appreciation were received by

Joan AikorskiPam AhrensLuAnn James, Outagamie County

Council PresidentKevin Moshea, Camp Director

American LegionValerie NelsonSusan Croft, Vietnam Era Veteran

Facebook for your ClubAs of August 2014, WAHCE has a Facebook Page. The idea of creating a page came about from the recognition the need to have a greater online presence and allow WAHCE to communicate with all association counties in a quick and efficient way to post meeting dates, get quick feedback from members, and promote events taking place in their county.

If you are interested in creating a Facebook presence for your club or county, be sure to keep these safety and privacy guidelines in mind as you get started. These guidelines will assist counties in creating an online presence in line with the goals and ideals of WAHCE.

• No recipes/written instructions for crafts, homemade cleaners, etc will be allowed to be posted on any WAHCE Facebook page.

• Keep in mind that not all members may have access to computers or consistent access to high speed internet. Make sure you are using a variety of communication strategies to engage and attract new members.

facebook.com/WAHCEinc

Thank You...

Outagamie County Home and Community Education3365 W Brewster StAppleton, WI 54914

920-832-5121Fax Number 920-832-4783

County Administration Thomas Nelson County Executive | 920-832-1684 Craig Moser County Executive Administrator Jeff Nooyen County Board Chair Joy Hagen County Board Vice Chair

Extension Education Committee Dan Rettler Chair Daniel Melchert Vice Chair Debbie VanderHeiden Secretary BJ O’Connor-Schevers Member Keith Suprise Member

711 Wisconsin Relay

Outagamie.uwex.edu

Agents | Educators | CoordinatorsKaren Dickrell Family Living Educator and Department HeadEvan Groth Nutrition Educator*

Kevin Jarek Crops, Soils, and Horticulture AgentVacant Seasonal Horticulture AssistantZen Miller Dairy and Livestock AgentVacant Community Development EducatorVacant 4-H Youth Development EducatorMaryBeth Seib 4-H Youth and Family Program CoordinatorKristine Soper Nutrition Educator*

*Serves Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties

Support Staff Joan Behle Office Assistant Carey Behnke Education & Communication Specialist Vacant Office Assistant Vicki Handschke Office Assistant Shari Peterson Program Assistant