KEHA State Newsletter – Members can check their mailboxes for the KEHA State Newsletter in late February. 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. Once it is mailed, a digital copy and fillable form will be available on the State Meeting webpage. Register for State Meeting before the April 7 early deadline or April 21 final deadline!

Deadlines for Contests, Scholarships, and Grants – March 1 is the entry deadline for most KEHA contests, scholarships, and grants. All details and requirements can be found in the KEHA Manual and online at https://keha.ca.uky.edu/march-1-keha-deadlines. Be sure to submit your entries on time and to the correct address or email. For questions regarding any of these opportunities, contact the officer or chair listed in the KEHA Manuel.

Nominate a Candidate for KEHA State Board – A total of three positions will be elected by delegate vote at the State Meeting business meeting in May 2025. Credentials must be sent certified mail and postmarked by April 5, 2025. For more information and links to the forms, visit https://keha.ca.uky.edu/2025-state-board-elections. Anyone interested in the Parliamentarian position, which is appointed by the President, should email President-Elect Henrietta Sheffel at hsheffel@gmail.com to express interest and include qualifications.

KEHA Membership Update – The total membership for this year is 11,353! This is an increase of 43 members over last year’s total membership. A complete membership report will be shared in voting delegate packets at the KEHA State Meeting.

State Meeting – KEHA State Meeting will take place May 6-8, 2025, at Hyatt Regency in Lexington. The theme is “Discover KEHA – A Hidden Treasure.” Northeast is the host area. Details are on the State Meeting webpage. Hotel rooms can be reserved now and registration is coming soon.

Homemaker Showcase at State Meeting – Area Showcase forms are due March 15 to 1st Vice-President Ann Porter (see KEHA Manual Appendix, page 31 or the State Meeting webpage for the form). Each area can have up to two displays, featuring club, county, or area projects. Each state educational chair can submit one display. KEHA Development Grant winners also may submit a showcase display.

Last Call for Choir Members – If you love to sing and plan to attend KEHA State Meeting, why not join the choir? There are no rehearsals outside state meeting, and you’ll get a rehearsal CD and music prior to the event. For questions, contact Wendy Hood at her NEW email address: wendy8hood@gmail.com. To join, send $10 payable to Wendy Hood, 202 Park Avenue, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (NOTE: Registration for State Meeting is required for performers.)

Calling All Quilters! – The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Ky., needs new twin bed quilts. Needed size is 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. Also, quilters are invited to participate in this year’s Quilt Square Auction and Showcase at State Meeting by making a 12-inch finished quilt square. Details are in the KEHA Newsletter.

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. Members will receive details from MFHG President Susan Hansford.

Dates to Remember

• February – KEHA State Newsletter coming soon!
• March 1 – Entry deadline for many KEHA grants, scholarships, and contests.
• March 12-13 – Spring Board Meeting, Lexington.
• March 15 – KEHA Showcase forms due to 1^st Vice President (see State Meeting webpage).
• April 1 – Area lesson schedules for 2025-26 due to KEHA State Advisor.
• April 5 – Postmark deadline for state officer and chair credentials.
• April 7 – Reservation deadline for conference rate at State Meeting hotel.            
• April 7 – Postmark deadline for early registration fee for 2025 KEHA State Meeting.
• April 21 – Final postmark deadline for 2025 KEHA State Meeting registration.
• May 6-8 – KEHA State Meeting in Lexington, Ky.