Nominate a Candidate for KEHA State Board – Qualified candidates should apply! A total of five positions will be elected in May 2024. Credentials must be sent certified mail and postmarked by April 5, 2024.

The following KEHA state officer and chair positions are open for election:

• President-elect
• Second Vice President
• Cultural Arts & Heritage Chair
• Family & Individual Development Chair
• International Chair

For links to qualifications, job descriptions, and the nomination forms, visit https://keha.ca.uky.edu/2024-state-board-elections.

Recognitions – Membership Recognition Reports for areas (including 50-year member and deceased member lists) are due to KEHA 2^nd Vice President Julie Hook by Jan. 31. Send compiled results in one form from KEHA Manual Appendix page 17.

Contests, Scholarships, and Grants – March 1 is the deadline for most KEHA contests, scholarships, and grants. Please see the KEHA Manual Appendix page 2-3 for a summary chart listing where to get more information. KEHA development grant proposals and mini-grant applications can be found in the KEHA Manual, pages 104-111. Be sure to turn in your entries on time and to the correct person’s address or email. For questions regarding any of these opportunities, contact the officer or chairperson listed in the Manual.

State Newsletter Coming Soon! – Watch for the 2024 State Newsletter, which will be mailed to KEHA member households in February. It will be posted online at www.keha.org once the mailing has gone out. The state newsletter has the registration form and details about State Meeting in May. It also has information about upcoming deadlines, state officer elections, and more.

2024 State Meeting – Next year’s KEHA State Meeting will take place May 7-9, 2024, at Sloan Convention Center and Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green. The theme is “Blazing the Way with KEHA.” Fort Harrod Area will serve as the host area. Reserve your hotel room now in the KEHA group block! The group rate is $126/night (1-2 people; scaled pricing for more people per room). Details are on the State Meeting webpage.

KEHA Merchandise – The KEHA website and merchandise order form has been updated to reflect items currently in inventory. New items include a two-handed potholder, a sewing kit, a toothpick holder, a whisk, and a collapsible bowl. These are in addition to the grocery bag, car coasters, regular coaster, mug, cups, and more. View photos, access the order form, and find contact information for Julie Hook, KEHA 2^nd Vice President, online under Marketing and Recruiting, Marketing Items.

Dates to Remember

• Jan. 31 – Area Membership Recognition Reports due to KEHA 2nd Vice President (see KEHA Manual Appendix page 17).
• February – KEHA State Newsletter coming soon!
• March 1 – Entry deadline for many KEHA grants, scholarships, and contests.
• March 4-5 – KEHA Spring Board Meeting, Bowling Green.
• March 15 – Area Showcase forms due to 1st Vice-President (see KEHA Manual Appendix, page 31).
• April 1 – Area lesson schedules for 2024-25 due to KEHA State Advisor.
• April 5 – Postmark deadline for state officer and chair credentials.
• April 6 – Reservation deadline for conference rate at State Meeting hotel.
• April 9 – Postmark deadline for early registration fee for 2024 KEHA State Meeting.
• April 23 – Final postmark deadline for 2024 KEHA State Meeting registration.
• May 7-9 – KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green.