Burnett County Association for Home and … Anderson, President Burnett County Association for Home...

Dear HCE Friends, This is my last newsletter as your BAHCE president. My HCE work will continue in a more detailed direction. My three year term as North District Director will begin on January 1, 2011. Since July, I have been preparing for the new position by observing the WAHCE Board meeting in Stevens Point, attending state conference in Eau Claire and North District meeting in Cable. My next training will be two days of education in Rosholt. I have received stacks of note books, printed sample forms and information. My knowledge of HCE is expanding rapidly! My biggest concern right now is who will replace me as BCAHCE president? I hope someone will soon step up and say, “Yes, I will take that position.” We cannot operate without a president. The president position is more rewarding than work. It is a pleasure to meet with the board members and committee chairs every other month. We learn from one another and make sure we are accomplishing our goals and create new ideas for service projects, fund raising and educational programs. Thanks to everyone who has served in their chosen position with me the past four years. Thanks to Adeline Ingalls who has consented to continue with the position of BCAHCE treasurer. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your leader. Also, thanks to all the officers and committee chairs for attending the board meetings. Your many hours of service to make BCAHCE a successful organization is appreciated. My challenge for you is to bring MORE new members into the clubs and, possibly, organize a new club. We are a group of women who care about each other and are concerned about the needs of our neighbors in Burnett County. New members will many times bring friends into their HCE clubs. When we enjoy our clubs, we want to share that happiness with our friends. In Continued Service to You,

Muriel Anderson, President

Bu rne t t Coun ty Assoc ia t ion fo r Home and Commun i ty Educa t ion News le t t e r

Newsletter Editor: Marilyn Kooiker

Newsletter Design: Marleen Seul

Letter from President 1

Letter from HCE Advisor Upcoming Events/Club Notes Invitation to Fall Meeting

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Refrigerator Storage Chart Tour of Amish Settlement in Augusta

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International Report - Borneo by Carole Newman

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September Exec. Board Mtg minutes Report on WAHCE State Conference

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Report on North District Fall Meeting Happy Holidays New North District Committee Chairs Photo-Muriel Anderson Installation

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Agenda - November Fall Meeting 11

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Dear HCE Friends: Fall is in the air, snow flurries are threatening and the holidays are just around the corner. Department stores have decorated for the holidays (even before Halloween)! Some things to think about as you prepare for the holidays this year: Gift giving can be about more than dollars! As a society, have we gotten too far from the spirit behind gift giving and become overly influenced by commercialism? Perhaps this is the year to find a more meaningful spirit behind our holiday gift giving. What are your family’s old traditions? Start with a family discussion on ways that your holiday celebrations have developed over time. Talk about who contributed to these traditions. Ask family members about their favorite traditions today and when they were younger. Which activities are still meaningful and should be continued. Many families are now on a limited income and cannot give as much as they were able to in the past. Why not think about a home-made gift this year? We all have talents (some hidden) which we can tap into to create something. Just think how much more meaningful a hand-made Christmas card would be to give or to receive from a grandchild! Let family members (including young children) be involved in all the holiday preparations – decorating, cleaning, baking, shopping, entertaining, gift-making, wrapping, etc. Make this a family event, not just for the Mom’s/Grandmother’s to do! This time of year can be very stressful, so chose your activities carefully. You might have to let go of some things this year or do something different. That’s OK. This season is not about who can decorate the most beautiful home or entertain the best in the area! This season should be about families and making memories. Life is fragile and uncertain. Enjoy every moment with those you love. Tell them how much they mean to you! I will be spending the holidays in Michigan with my extended family again this year. Happy holidays to all HCE members and their families.

Family Living Agent/HCE Advisor

4 Bookworms™ reading at Head Starts 7-13 HCE Week 9 Odds ‘N Ends Club meeting 16 10:30 am County Fall Meeting, Rm. 165 Hosts: Odds ‘N Ends Club – NO LUNCH (refreshments served) 23 Harmony Club meeting

No meetings scheduled Club Holiday Celebrations

Club Notes

Volume 2010 November/December

HCE Upcoming Events

m et in September with 9 members present. Money from the bake sale was given to the

County HCE. Reports were given by those who attended the state HCE conference. Club donated 7 pounds of food in August to the food pantry. Bookworms™ books were ordered (100 sets) and book bags are available for purchase. m et on October 26th at Cedarwood Manor with

12 members present. Guests were Marilyn Kooiker (HCE Advisor and Family Living Agent) and Deb Meyer (new Washburn County Family Living Agent). Money was collected from members for the “non” salad luncheon (for scholarship fund). Club dues will be collected in November. Received fair premiums for fair booths. Voyager Village craft show donated money to the Bookworms™ program. Election of officers will be held in November. LaVonne and Diane will make arrangements for the Christmas luncheon in December. A window display will be put in ACE Hardware window for HCE Week. Marilyn Kooiker presented an interesting program on Brain Aerobics. m et in October at Dorothy Wellman’s with 9

members attending. Barb Cunningham did a lesson on fire safety. August was no meeting due to trip to Hayward. No notes from September meeting at Barb Cunningham’s. Fall District meeting in Cable on October 14, 5 members attended. Fun crafts and food and entertainment by Finnish singers. Plans were discussed for the fall county meeting on November 16th. Election of officers was held – same as last year. Collection was taken for the scholarship fund, for the food shelf and gifts for the first baby born during HCE week. Plans were made for the Christmas party in December at the Pour House.

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Food Item Refrigerator (40°F)

EGGS

Fresh eggs, in shell 4-5 weeks

Hard cooked 1 week

Egg substitutes, opened 3 days

Egg substitutes, unopened 10 days*

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Milk 1 week

Cottage cheese 1 week

Yogurt 1-2 weeks

Mayonnaise 2 months

DELI FOODS

Entrees, cold or hot 3-4 days

Deli meats – sliced ham, turkey, beef 2-3 days

Store-prepared or homemade salads 3-5 days

HOT DOGS AND LUNCHEON MEATS

Hot dogs, opened package 1 week

Hot dogs, unopened package 2 weeks*

Luncheon meats, opened 3-5 days

Luncheon meats, unopened 2 weeks

LEFTOVERS

Cooked meat, meat or egg dishes, soups, stews and vegetables 3-4 days*

Gravy and meat broth 1-2 days*

Cooked fish and poultry 3-4 days*

FRESH MEAT

Steaks or roasts 3-5 days*

Chicken or turkey, whole or pieces 1-2 days*

Fresh meat 1-2 days*

PROCESSED MEAT

Bacon 1 week*

Canned ham (label says ‘Keep Refrigerated’ 6-9 months

Ham, fully cooked 3-5 days*

Sausage, raw 1-2 days*

Precooked sausage breakfast links/patties 1 week*


Amish Community Tour By Muriel Anderson

P rior to the evening opening ceremony, tours were offered to the attending WAHCE members. Marilyn Kooiker, Amy Kopecky and Muriel Anderson enjoyed the half day tour to visit the Amish community near Augusta. Many members wanted to experience the tour, so a second bus was added. If you ever have time to visit the community, be sure you take a tour. Our tour guide personally knows many folks in the community. When we drove past their farms, he knew their names, how they earned a living and the names of their children. Amish families have an average of six children. There are 750-800 residents in the Augusta community. We passed many saw mills on the farms. Menard’s is their largest buyer of wood. The wood is sent to Eau Claire to be milled before it is delivered to the stores. The oldest son in the family takes care of the parents, so you see two homes on many farms. We learned how the Amish bury their dead members. They shed no tears; it is a “Celebration of Life.” We saw children playing outside their school. They waved and smiled at us when we drove by. They were so cute. We learned rolls of fabric are purchased for clothing in Independence, Iowa. The Augusta Amish community is located in beautiful rolling hills east of Eau Claire. Yes, they do pay real estate taxes. We stopped at two country stores and a furniture store. The Amish make beautiful furniture. During one country store stop, the wife brought out a large boxes of freshly made noodles. I purchased one bag and they taste so good! Ask Fran about her Historical Tour to Menomonie. She visited the world famous Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts. It is listed as one of the top ten historic theaters in the country. Fran enjoyed her tour. The theater building had been on her “do” list for a long time.

Amy Kopecky and Marilyn Kooiker by Amish

buggy at Amish community near Augusta

Horse & buggy outside an Amish home

Inside a typical Amish house

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B orneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Australia.

Administratively, the island is divided among three countries: Brunei; Indonesia; and, Malaysia. Approximately 73 percent of the island is considered Indonesian territory. The population is 18,590,000, with the largest city being Kuching, with 632,000 people.

Borneo is surrounded by the South China Sea to the north; the Celebes Sea to the east; and, the Java Sea to the south.

Borneo has a significant cave system and Deer Cave is home to three million bats. It is estimated the guano (bat dung) to have accumulated to 330 feet deep.

According to ancient Chinese, Indian and Jananese manuscripts, western coastal cities became trading posts since the first millennium. It was reported that the most treasured exports were gold, camphor, tortoise shells, hornbill ivory, rhino horn, beeswax, rattan and edible bird nests. Today’s exports range from rice and palm oil to coffee.

Borneo is very rich in biodiversity compared to many other areas. There are 15,000 species of plants, 300 tree species, 221 terrestrial animals and 420 species of birds. The World Wildlife Fund has stated they have discovered 361 new species on Borneo since 1996!

Inland, Borneo is comprised of a variety of different native tribes, each distinguishable from others by distinct language and culture. Before contact was made with the West, Borneo's tribes often engaged in wars with one another. Still, the tribes shared a host of similarities, including dwellings, diet, and culture. Today, the Ibans are the largest indigenous group in East Malaysia.

Closeup: Indonesia Area: 736,000 sq. miles (roughly three times the size of Texas) Capital: Jakarta, population approx. 8.8 million Ethnic groups: Javanese, 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, others 26% Religions: Islam, Protestanism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism Life expectancy : Men, 60 years, Women, 64 years. Closeup: Malaysia Area: 127,316 sq. miles (slightly larger than New Mexico) Capital: Kuala Lumpur Ethnic groups: Malay 47%, Chinese 25%, Indigenous 11%, Indian 7%, non-Malaysian citizens 7%, others 3% Religions: Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Baha'i Life expectancy: Men, 69 years Women, 74 years;


BCAHCE Executive Board Meeting, September 21, 2010, 10:30 am Burnett County Government Center Room 162/163

Minutes

The meeting was called to order with the Creed. Six members were present; three from Harmony, two from Odds’N’Ends and one member-at-large. The minutes of the July 20, 2010 meeting were accepted with two corrections on a motion by Amy Kopecky; seconded by Diane Medaglia. Motion carried. The Treasurer was not present, but her report was submitted and will be placed on file. Committee Reports: International/Family Life: Amy Kopecky reported that she attended the Family Life presentation at the State Conference. There is one exchange student in Webster, two in Siren and the number in Grantsburg is unknown at this time. The dinner will be held in April, 2011. Program/Cultural & Textile Arts: Diane Medaglia reported 351 arts entries at State. Harmony won a blue ribbon for their booth at the Grantsburg Fair. Additional Reports: Agent Marilyn Kooiker was not able to be present, but submitted a written report. Dani Miller is the new half-time 4-H Agent. At the HCE State Conference, Jan Frazee won a blue ribbon for her afghan; Rosie Yaekel received a blue ribbon for her cards; and Muriel Anderson received a blue ribbon for her pumpkin stitched wall hanging. Five members from Burnett County attended the HCE State Conference. Wisconsin Bookworms™ training will be held at 9am on September 29. The first readings will be on October 7. Nominating Committee: Adeline Ingalls will continue as Treasurer. So far, no one has volunteered for President. There followed a discussion on the program books and newsletter. The North District meeting will be in Cable on 10/14/10. Reservations must be in by 9/30/10 to the Bayfield Extension Office. Two vehicles will be going; car pooling and pick up at the Government Center and at Hertel. Strengthening Families will be held in Webster on Mondays from 10/4 to 11/08/10. UWEX All Staff Conference will be in Madison for 10/19 – 10/21/10. HCE Advisor Program on Wisline – 10/27/10 Muriel Anderson gave her report on the state conference. Three hundred twenty-one registered --more than last year in Superior! Liability insurance covers the county events only; clubs must buy their own. ($88/year) There are currently 4,826 members of HCE in the state. The State is forced to withdraw $21,000 to run the program for a year. At this rate, we will have to disband after four years unless we can recruit new members. Creating Aging Friendly Communities: in 2010, 24-27% of the population is 65+. By 2035, it is estimated that there will be more than 27% in that age range. ` Old Business: The 2011 District Meeting will be at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. In October, each member will be assessed $20 to go in the Scholarship Fund, in lieu of holding the luncheon. November 16, Fall Meeting at 10:30 am. Muffins and drinks, no lunch will be served. Meeting closed with HCE Prayer. Mary Poretti, Secretary

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“Hats Off to HCE, 70 Years Strong” was the

theme of the State HCE conference in Eau Claire. Many of the 321 attendees (29 first-time) wore hats during the conference meetings and events. Eunice Hop from Baldwin wrote a poem about HCE and its history. She read the poem during the Evening Banquet dressed like an HCE member in the 1940’s. Eighteen HCE members modeled funny handmade hats. They walked through the audience while Eunice described their hats with poetry. We laughed until we almost cried! I plan to contact her to get a copy of the poem so parts of it can be used for entertainment at events. Amy and I attended the POOL program, “The Secret is Out, You ARE a Leader.” This may be used next year as an educational program. Fran and I attended, “Creating Aging Friendly Communities,” which is a real eye opener for future needs. This one is a must-do program which affects all of us. Fran also attended, “Why Relationships Matter to the Couple, the Family and Community.” I attended the Treasurers’ workshop and picked up materials for the club treasurer. Karen Brooks, North District Family Life Co-Chair participated in presenting the “Family Life Program Ideas” workshop. Every moment at conference was an education. The conference was located in a spacious, lovely hotel. North West District members were great

hostesses. WAHCE members donated 106 items for the Silent Auction. A total of $1,873 was received. All the proceeds will be given to Haiti women affected by the earthquake to be used for their personal needs. On behalf of Burnett County, a winter sleigh snow scene centerpiece was donated.

The Cultural and Textile Arts show

had 351 entries. There were 36 quilts entered. Congratulations to Jan Frazee for winning a blue ribbon for her afghan; Rosemary Yaekel earned a blue ribbon on her display of thread decorated cards; and, Muriel Anderson received a blue ribbon for her quilted pumpkin wall hanging quilt. A big thanks to all members who entered the show. We have come a long way the past four years by entering crafts and textile arts in state competition. Keep up the good work! Thank you to the members from Burnett County: Amy Kopecky; Pat Johnson; Fran Krause; Karen Brooks; Muriel Anderson; and, Marilyn Kooiker, Family Living Educator, for attending the conference. All agree it was a wonderful experience.

Muriel Anderson, Quilted Wall Hanging

Jan Frazee, Crocheted Afghan

Rosemary Yaekel-Stitched Cards

Amy; Marilyn; Pat; Muriel; Fran - at conference


M embers from North District were energized, educated and entertained at the October 14

meeting in Cable. Special guests were WAHCE president, Lylene Scholz and the new Update

editor and Immediate Past President, Marcelline Protheroe, who drove from Manitowoc to attend

the district meeting. Many of the HCE members were honored to meet the state president and past

president for the first time. Thank you to them for driving to visit us.

Bernie Blakeley, North District Family Life Co-Chair, kicked off the

meeting by presenting the exercise program for 2011 “On the Move and

In the Groove.” It is so important to keep exercising to keep healthy. A

minimum of 20 minutes non-stop exercising should be done every day.

The object is to raise your heart rate.

Instructions and record keeping charts will be given to you at the annual

BCAHCE Fall Meeting. The program begins March 1, 2011 and continues

through May 21, 2011. The goal is to continue to maintain a healthy

lifestyle by including exercise in daily routines.

“Follow the Energy” program attendees had an opportunity to walk around Cable to enjoy the

beautiful weather or attend the North District business meeting. All members attended the program

on Health and Wellness. They were given a test concerning food safety and received several

handouts. This program would be great for club meetings. Let me know if you want to use this

program.

After a delicious lunch, members were entertained by a Finnish Choir, whose members are from

Wisconsin and Minnesota. Some choir members drove 150 miles to sing an hour concert. They

sang several verses in the Finnish language and the last verse was in English. They were very

professional and entertaining.

Nine members from BCAHCE attended the district meeting; five members from Odds ‘N’ Ends and

four members from Harmony Club. Some members found time to make crafts that were offered. I

wish all members could have attended this meeting. We had a great time!

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Muriel Anderson was installed as the new North

District Director at the State HCE Conference in Eau

Claire in September. She will begin her 3-year term

in January 2011. Thank you, Muriel, for your

dedication and service to HCE! We will be well

represented at District and State events.

During the North District Business Meeting on October 14, Barbara Cunningham volunteered to

accept the position of Membership/Marketing Committee Chair beginning January 1, 2011.

Thank you, Barb. You will enjoy the position and will have the opportunity to get acquainted

with more HCE friends from the district.

It was also learned at the meeting that we need a co-chair for Wisconsin

Bookworms™. The candidate needs to have the working knowledge of the

Bookworms™ program at the county level. Mary Poretti is willing to accept

the Bookworms ™ position. She knows Karen Schwend from Bayfield Coun-

ty who is the other co-chair. Thank you, Mary, for your help leading the

Wisconsin Bookworms™ committee as co-chair for North District.

We learn by having new experiences. That is what keeps life interesting! Both Barb and Mary

are very dependable HCE members. They will enjoy their new opportunities in North District.

BURNETT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ANNUAL FALL MEETING AGENDA

Executive Board - Committee Chairs – All County HCE Members 10:30 am, Tues. November 16, 2010 Government Center- Room 165

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Muriel Anderson OPEN WITH HCE CREEED APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 20, 2010 Mary Poretti, Secretary TREASURERS REPORT Adeline Ingalls COMMITTEE REPORTS: Historian Carole Newman, Chair International/Family Life Amy Kopecky & Carole Newman, Co-Chairs Marketing/Membership Irene Peterson & Dorothy Wellman, Co-Chairs Program/Community Outreach/ Cultural & Textile Arts Diane Medaglia, Chair Scholarship Karen Brooks, Chair Wisconsin Bookworms ™ Mary Poretti, Coordinator Wisconsin Bookworms ™ Karen Brooks, Finance ADDITIONAL REPORTS: Nominating Committee Fran Krause & Kathy Frazee Family Living Educator Marilyn Kooiker WAHCE Conference Muriel Anderson & attending BCAHCE members North District Meeting Attending BCAHCE members 2011 North District Fall Meeting Barbara Cunningham, Chair UNFINISHED BUSINESS Scholarship Fund Raiser 2010 – 2011 BCAHCE Newsletter – every 3 months, Proof Readers Nominations & Elections of BCAHCE Officers Announcement of Committee Chairs ANY OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Membership Event 2011/Committee Program suggestions – Attending Conference members 2011 Budget, Adeline Select Committee to Review Treasurers Books ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS CLOSE WITH WAHCE PRAYER FUTURE MEETINGS: North District Spring Meeting, Hayward, Steak House, Thursday, April 21, 2011 BCAHCE Recognition Meeting, May 17, 2011 Location to be announced 2011 WAHCE Conference, September 12,13,14 – Stoney Creek, Onalaska North District Fall Meeting, Siren, Bethany Lutheran Church, October 19, 2011


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