State Meeting – Registrations are arriving daily for the KEHA State Meeting May 7-9, 2024, at Sloan Convention Center and Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green. Visit the State Meeting webpage for information on registering, making room reservations, and other details. The following are a few important highlights to note.

Session Registration

• Registration for sessions and crafts is first-come, first-served, so make sure you sign up early! Discounted early-bird rates are available until April 9, which is also the deadline for ordering a T-shirt. Late registration must be postmarked by April 23 at the latest.
• One session is already full. Please check the fillable PDF registration form on the State Meeting page before registering. The form will be updated regularly as classes fill. Refunds of the class fee will be issued after State Meeting for anyone whose payment was received after a class reaches capacity.
• KEHA is once again utilizing a full conference or two-day registration pricing structure. Please know that it takes great expense to reserve the amount of meeting space and equipment required to host all that KEHA State Meeting offers. Registration is critical to cover those costs.

Overnight Rooms

• The KEHA group block rate at the Holiday Inn is $126/night (1-2 people; scaled pricing for more people per room). This rate is available until April 6 or until the block is full. If you have reserved rooms you no longer need, please cancel those before April 6 so others can take advantage of the reduced group rate.
• Overflow hotel rooms are now available at Hilton Garden Inn across the street from the Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Information on the rate and a link for reservations is on the State Meeting website. Reservations must be made by April 19 to secure the special rate.

Other Meeting Notes

• Raising Hope will provide free health screenings Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Fasting may be recommended for more accurate results but is not required. Look for more information on location and in your program.
• Agenda highlights include the opening luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the business meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the general session featuring the choir at 5 p.m. Wednesday, and the awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. All times are Central time.
• Silent Auction: Each county is encouraged to bring an item for the silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the 4-H Foundation.
• Raffle Basket: Each area is asked to provide a themed gift basket for the State Meeting raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research and Screening Program. As always, thank you for your generosity and help in providing these items for the conference!
• Quilt Square Auction and Showcase: Members are invited to make a 12-inch finished quilt square for entry. Details are available in the KEHA State Newsletter. Proceeds will help offset the costs associated with KEHA State Meeting.
• Cultural Arts: Check-in will be from 8:30-11 a.m. Tuesday in five groups of areas. Checkout will be 4-5 p.m. Wednesday in two groups. Details are outlined in the KEHA State Newsletter.

Things to Bring – The following are a few things you might want to bring to State Meeting:

• Bring your device (tablet or laptop) if you want help with social media. For the first time, we’ll have a Tech Help Lounge open Tuesday and Wednesday during set hours to offer one-on-one help with social media accounts.
• Bring games or cards if you want to be social in the evenings. There will be some gathering spots open in the hotel lobby if you’d like to hang out with your new State Meeting friends!
• Bring donations you want to share, such as auction items or quilt squares.
• Bring cash or checks for those quilt squares, raffle, and auction items you might purchase!
• Bring a tote bag if you like. We have an exciting and different registration gift this year!
• Wear your black and white “checkered flag” racing colors for the opening luncheon to show your enthusiasm for the keynote speaker from the Corvette Museum.
• Bring a sweater, as venue temperatures can vary.

Master Farm Homemakers Guild Luncheon and Meeting – Once again the MFHG luncheon and meeting will be held in conjunction with the KEHA State Meeting. Again this year, there will be a separate registration for the MFHG luncheon and meeting. Members will receive details from the guild. The registration form is available on the State Meeting website.

Quilts for Courageous Kids – The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Ky., needs new twin bed quilts. Needed size is approximately 66 inches by 83 inches and can be homemade or store bought. Drop off at the Center in Scottsville or bring to KEHA State Meeting’s collection point.

Nominate a Candidate for KEHA State Board – A total of five positions will be elected by delegate vote at the State Meeting business meeting in May 2024. Credentials must be sent certified mail and postmarked by April 5, 2024. For more information as well as links to the forms, visit https://keha.ca.uky.edu/2024-state-board-elections.

Dates to Remember

• 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 (and T-shirt orders) for 2024 KEHA State Meeting.
• April 19 – Special rate ends on overflow rooms at Hilton Garden Inn.
• April 23 – Final postmark deadline for 2024 KEHA State Meeting registration.
• May 7-9 – KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green.
• May 15 – 990N Deadline for 501(c)(3) organizations with fiscal year ending Dec. 31.