Gallatin County Homemakers

Dear Friend:

You may not know us; we are the Extension Homemakers of Gallatin County. We would like to tell you about ourselves.

We are home makers who live in Gallatin County, and are involved in clubs     sponsored by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Our organization began in 1936.

Today there are seven clubs which have been formed somewhat, but not entirely, along geographical lines throughout Gallatin County. Each club meets once a month, September through May, either in a member's home or in a public meeting room.

Many Clubs are involved with community projects or activities and use some of the money raised throughout the eyar to sponsor these efforts. We have supported H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People in Emergencies), International projects such as the Jamaican Computer Lab Project, Ovarian Cancer Research Program, Community Baby Shower, Relay for Life, 4-H Camp Scholarships, Iraq service men and women care packages, Redifest for school, Restaurant Books program and the County Fair, just to name a few.

At club meetings there is an educational lesson given by a club member using information from the University of Kentucky. These are timely, pertinent topics which have been voted on by club members. At the beginning of the month, each club selects a member to attend a Learn With Us! session where the educational lesson is presented.

While education and leadership skills are important, perhaps the most wonderful benefits of Extension Homemakers are the fellowship and sharing that come about as a result of being a part of the Gallatin County Homemakers.

In addition to monthly meetings, we are involved in other things in the community. Several times a year we offer educational classes which are open to everyone in the community. These vary from creative arts, such as making a "Basket of the Month" to "Fall Into Gardening", from "Speedy Suppers" to "Building Assets in Today's Youth".

The Health Department offers Body Recall classes in the spring and fall, which involve exercises while sitting in a chair. The Holiday Panorama renews our Christmas Spirit each November and the Tasting Bee raises funds that go to our scholarship fund for a college student. Our Homemaker year kick-off begins with an old fashioned Ice Cream Social in August.

You are invited to join the Gallatin County Extension Homemakers. Dues are only $6.00 a year which includes a $1.00 donation to the Ovarian Cancer Fund. Just call the Extension Office at (589) 567-5481 for more information on the monthly club meetings listed below. Or, if you would rather not become involved with a club, you are welcome to become a mailbox member. While you miss out on the social and leadership opportunities, which club membership offers, you do receive the monthly lessons and newsletter by mail. Just complete the form below and start your membership today!

2009-2010 Gallatin County Homemaker Membership Form