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.

While some deadlines have passed, there is still time to register! April 23 is final postmark deadline for registration. Workshop sessions are first-come, first-served and they are filling up fast! All hands-on craft sessions are full. Check the PDF of the registration form on the State Meeting webpage for the most up-to-date availability.

• Pricing: 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Consider supporting KEHA fundraisers:

• Areas each provide a themed raffle basket to benefit ovarian cancer.
• Counties may bring item(s) for the silent auction to benefit the 4-H Foundation.
• The 12-inch finished quilt squares auction will offset costs associated with state meeting.
• The Center for Courageous Kids is collecting twin-sized bed quilts for their kids’ camp.

Reminders for all attendees:

• 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 is recommended; look for more information on site and in your program.
• 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. Sign up on site.
• Wear black and white to the opening lunch, and pack a sweater and maybe a tote bag, as we'll get a different gift at registration this year.
• 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 cash or checks for quilt squares, raffle, and auction items you might purchase!

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.

2024 KEHA State Board Elections – Credentials have been received for all positions and the nominating committee has reviewed to confirm eligibility. A total of five positions will be elected by delegate vote at the State Meeting business meeting at 10 a.m. Central Time on May 8. Those positions are: President-elect, Second Vice President, Cultural Arts & Heritage Chair, Family & Individual Development Chair, and International Chair. Voting delegates will receive their packets by April 24.

Membership Tenure Recognition – County FCS agents have access to KEHA Membership Tenure Milestone certificates online that can be printed in color on ivory cardstock as needed.

National Volunteer Outreach Network (NVON) Conference – The 25^th annual NVON Conference will be July 16-18, 2024, in Ashville, N.C. Any KEHA member is eligible to register and attend. Meeting details are available at https://www.nvon.org/nvon-conference/. Hotel and registration deadline is June 15.

Dates to Remember

• April 19 – Special rate ends on overflow rooms at Hilton Garden Inn.
• April 23 – Final postmark deadline for 2024 KEHA State Meeting registration.
• April 24 – Voting delegates receive packets for review.
• May 7-9 – KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green.
• May 15 – 990N Deadline for 501(c)(3) organizations with fiscal year ending Dec. 31.
• June 15 – Postmark deadline for NVON Conference registration.
• July 16-18 – NVON Conference in Ashville, N.C.