KEHA Dues Deadlines - The KEHA state remittance form and dues are due to the state treasurer in December. Dues payment and the remittance form (KEHA Appendix, page 19) are due by December 15 and are delinquent if not submitted by December 31.  Mail to Harlene Welch, 1730 Pedro Pike, Cynthiana, KY 41031.

KEHA Membership Drive Awards - The KEHA membership drive awards are based upon your county’s December dues remittance. The county with the greatest percentage increase in membership will receive the Ms. E. Go award and $300. The county with the greatest increase in number of members will receive the Ms. Way to Go award and $300. This year is the final year of the “3 for 3” campaign. The 22 counties with an increase of three members or more each of the past two years remain eligible in the “3 for 3” contest IF they have an increase of at least three members again this year. The counties who meet this third year milestone will be recognized at the 2019 KEHA State Meeting and one will be randomly drawn to receive a $500 award.

KEHA Merchandise Sale - In May 2018, KEHA adopted a new state logo. To prepare for ordering new merchandise with the new logo, the KEHA Board is offering a half-price sale on all in-stock merchandise with the legacy logo. The KEHA website has been updated to reflect the discounted pricing and a revised order form is available. Order now while inventory is available. View items, see pricing and download the order form on the Marketing Items web page .

2019 KEHA State Meeting - Mark your calendars for the 2019 KEHA State Meeting to be held May 14-16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville. The lodging room block is open for reservations. The room rate is $114 per night + tax for standard rooms, and $139 to $189 + tax for suites. To reserve by phone, call 1-888-233-9527 and request the KEHA rate. Reservations may also be made online, and the link is posted on the KEHA website State Meeting page .

2019 KEHA State Elections - KEHA is seeking nominees for three positions in the spring. Positions to be elected include Secretary, 4-H Youth Development Chair, and Management & Safety Chair. Job descriptions for these positions are available on the KEHA website in the “State Board” section. Credentials will be due by April 13, 2019. Watch for additional information in the spring.

Dates to Remember

• December 15 – County dues due to the KEHA State Treasurer and Area Treasurer (use remittance form found in the KEHA Manual, Appendix page 19)
• December 31 – Dues deadline. Any county that does not submit state dues by this date will not be eligible to vote at the 2019 KEHA Business Meeting in May.
• December 31 – Deadline date for fundraising-based recognitions (ovarian cancer fundraising, KEHA scholarship contributions, Coins for Change contributions). Awards will be based upon funds forwarded to the KEHA state treasurer with state dues and noted on the remittance form.