the fce news of Michigan FOR AND ABOUT THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION OUR MISSION Fall 2016 From the President HI Members: Hope everyone had a great time at the Convention and enjoyed the workshops. I think Kathy and her crew did a great job presenting everything. A big thanks and kudos to Kathy and crew on the food selections. They were delicious. This is my last letter as your President. I learned a lot these past two years, now it’s time to move on and I know that Kathy will do a good job as your new President. I will miss not going to all the District Meetings and seeing all of you. I want to say thanks to all the Board Members that served with me as President. Hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year. Lorraine Rice MAFCE President A poem from Dr. James Surrell, keynote speaker at 2016 State Convention Attitude Poem The attitude we choose becomes our inner voice. Our success will depend on this very key choice. Choose a positive attitude and keep it in mind, To strengthen individuals, families and communities
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FOR AND ABOUT THEMICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY & COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
OUR MISSIONFall 2016
From the President
HI Members:
Hope everyone had a great time at the Convention and enjoyed the workshops. I think Kathy and her crew did a great job presenting everything. A big thanks and kudos to Kathy and crew on the food selections. They were delicious.This is my last letter as your President. I learned a lot these past two years, now it’s time to move on and I know that Kathy will do a good job as your new President.I will miss not going to all the District Meetings and seeing all of you.I want to say thanks to all the Board Members that served with me as President.Hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year.
Lorraine RiceMAFCE President
A poem from Dr. James Surrell, keynote speaker at 2016 State Convention
Attitude Poem
The attitude we choose becomes our inner voice. Our success will depend on this very key choice.
Choose a positive attitude and keep it in mind, It will serve you so well, and success you will find.
Our thoughts, words, and actions we choose every day, So, let’s make them positive, as we go on our way.
We all need to be careful with the words that we say, And know that for certain, they will come back some day.
This is a great truth that we all must believe, That which we give out, we surely will receive.
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To strengthen individuals, families and
Convention Committee Report
We had 90 people attend the 2016 MAFCE convention at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris, Michigan of the ninety 7 were men. We had 10 first time attendees. The rooms were $70.85 and lots of walking from the hotel rooms to the conference because we did not get the block of rooms that were shown to us. The committee consisted of Audrey Warren and Nancy Berta from Marquette County, Judith Gereau, Cindy Brock, Winnie Budkis and Kathy Couchene from Delta County and Faye Lipinski from Bay County. Tuesday, we took a tour of the Clare bedding factory where we watched how mattresses and box springs were made. They had a cloth welcome banner made to welcome us and the owner took a photograph of us sitting on the new mattress called the “Bed of Roses”. This photograph was in our local newspaper on Saturday October 1st and what a surprise! They gave us a tote bag that was made out of the mattress fabric scraps and gave us a flash light to find our way in the dark when getting out of bed. We also toured the Bonifas Fine Art Center where we viewed a local artist’s bronze work. The last part of our tour was a ride to see the local historical homes which was narrated by two members of the Delta County Historical Society. The bus from Gold Star Tours took us to the “Family Inn” restaurant where we had a family style chicken dinner. A new game was introduced to the members called “Snoop” on Tuesday evening. If you like a dice game it may be a game your club may like to play. If your club wants to play and no one was at the convention to learn how to play Kathy Couchene has the rules on her computer and she could email them to you. Wednesday Dr. James Surrell the keynote speaker spoke on “The ABC’s for Success A= Attitude”. He said “major contributions to our personal success will come from making it your choice to follow the time-tested advice contained in just the first three letters ABC.” A= Attitude is our very important personal choice everydayB= Believe in yourself and be your own best friendC= choices lead to results and will determine our successIf we choose to have a positive attitude every day, and choose to be our own best friend. Our ability to make choices leading to our personal success will naturally follow. As we make good choices that contribute to our success, this will reinforce our being our own best friend and will also contribute to our positive attitude.Our educational speakers were Earl and Aiesha Meshigaud who explained some of the Native American culture and Aiesha did a water ceremony. The Game of chance has played Wednesday evening and the trade show and the cultural arts were all in the same room this year. The members seemed to like it in the same room saving on lots of walking. On Thursday, we held the District caucuses and the Annual meeting. 21 attended the “Raptor” workshop where they got to see a Red Tail Hawk and a Falcon and learn about their habits. Robin Holmes class had the most members with 45 where he shows us how to wrap Brie cheese in Filo dough, make chocolate cheese cake truffles, pizza cups and tapenade. The matter of Balance class had 23 attend where they learned how to prevent falls. Grandma’s Yellow pie plate had 22 where they learned how to dispose of non-real estate items. The Antique Jewelry and Heirlooms of the Past had 34 where they learned how to care for gold and the value of antique jewelry. Winnie Butkis showed how she made a Christmas tree from her unwanted jewelry. The migration of the Monarch Butterfly class had 34 where they learned the stages and the life of a butterfly, how they tag and record the sex of the butterfly before they release them for their journey to Mexico.
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All meals were served buffet style this year so you could take what you liked and the amount you wanted. It also was less expensive than a plated meal. At every meal, there was a favor and educational information about boating and fishing at each place setting so everyone could share and visit. The table centerpieces were sailboats with napkin sails. The choir sang a few songs on Thursday.The entertainment Thursday night was a 4 part men’s harmony group called the “The Next Generation”.Thursday night Joyce Weiss planned a Euchre tournament. So, if you want to play next year start now to learn how to play. Friday, we had program sharing, the presentation of the scholarships and the choir sang the song “The Edmund Fitzgerald”. What a great way to end the convention. The Committee says thank you for making the long trip to see our area and we hope you had a great time.
2016 Raffle Report
Thank you to all who participated in our annual raffle ticket fund raiser. There were 791 tickets sold which is 79% of the tickets available for sale. Our profit from this year’s fund raiser is $2905. This represents an increase in profits of $335 over 2015 sales.
The winners of our 2016 fund raiser are: Kim Hull, ArcadiaNancy Berta, MarquetteJanet Woodmansee, Palm Bay, FLJoAnne Fogle, CharlotteJennie Salo, MarquetteMarie Haas, LapeerHillsdale County FCECarol Meno, EmmettRon Giacobassi, LitchfieldPeggy Salo, Marquette
With membership declining, we hope you will consider buying a ticket for yourself and taking 2 or more to sell. Also, consider having your study group buy tickets for a possibility of winning money for your club. Let it be our goal to increase the amount of tickets sales for 2017.
Faye Lipinski, State Treasurer
REMEMBER 5 PM
Personal Pouting Pity Party, Pour Me!
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MICHIGAN 2016 HEART OF FCE
This year’s nominees for the Heart of FCE award were: Barbara Madajski, Bay County; Georgie Safford, Delta County; Janet DeGroot, Calhoun County; Nancy Conkey, Eaton County; and Grace Noble, Lapeer County.
NOTE: It is with great sadness we report that Georgie passed away on November 1, 2016.
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT DIRECTOR
2017 State Convention will be held at the Comstock Inn & Conference Center, 300 E Main Street, Owosso. Phone 989-725-0999 and is located between Flint and Lansing. Dates of convention is October 4th thru 6th with tour on the 3rd.
Cost details:$75.00 Queen single or Queen sofa or Queen handicap$85.00 2 Queen beds or a King$95.00 to $155 Queen Deluxe, King Business, King Spa, Presidential, or
Presidential Spa
There will be no charge for an extra person in the room and breakfast is included. There will be very little walking to meeting rooms and classes.
Owasso is a quaint little town with the only tearoom in Michigan (It’s Great). Curwood Castle, and Polar Express are some of the many many things we’re looking into. Planning for this convention is already underway.
Judy LamphereSoutheast District Director
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The 2016 MAFCE winner announced at the convention was Georgie Safford of Delta County. She has been a member of FCE for 27 years. She helps with the Character Counts contest by reading and selecting the winner. She finds a speaker for a fall meeting and prepares and serves a meal after the meeting. This year she’s in charge of our International program on Vietnam. She will be finding the speaker and preparing and serving a meal for about 40 people. For two years, our fund raiser was selling plants and she started house plants both years. Georgie is over 80 years old and still active and an important member of our club.
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTOR
I attended the Fall Board Meeting of MAFCE at the home of Kathy Couchene on September 25 & 26, 2016. We met at Kathy’s home to save on expenses on room rent and meals. Kathy had the meal prepared and table set for us when we arrived. I rode with Joyce Weiss from Bay City to save on mileage expenses and also so that I would not need to travel that far alone. The accommodations for the board meeting were great and so were the meals.After the preliminary items were taken care of, reports were given. Our treasurer reported that we have 305 members and there were 791 raffle tickets sold. There was a profit of $2,905.00 on the raffle which was a 7% increase.Joyce will go to all 5 District meetings. They will be in Lapeer County May 3, Calhoun County May 4, Bay County May 5 and Delta County and Chippewa County the following week.The board voted to change the fee for state at district meetings to go from $1/person attending to $2/person attending.By mail the county presidents voted 17 yes and 1 no regarding raising the state dues from $6 to $7 beginning with the dues for 2017. 24 notices were sent out and 18 responded.The state board voted to cut board expenses by $100 for each board member and cut the mileage from $.25/mile to $.20/mile beginning in 2017.At the annual meeting, there was a unanimous vote to eliminate the spring board meeting.Our next convention will be in Owasso October 4-6. The tour will be October 3, 2017.
Arlona McCallumSouthwest District Director
EDITOR NEWS
To summarize happenings at Fall Board meeting on September 25th and 26th: Dates established for Spring District meetings
o May 3rd – Southeast by Lapeer Countyo May 4th – Southwest by Calhoun Countyo May 5th – East Central by Midland Countyo May 10th – West UP by Delta Countyo May 11th – North Central by Chippewa Countyo Amount to be paid to state treasury increased to $2 per attendee
Raffle was approved to be continued as the State fundraiser Reminder that Kathy has several lessons available to any county wishing to use
them, can contact her for a list of the lessons and cost involved to the county. Suggested all Board reports be sent to all Board members before the meeting to
help shorten our meeting time. Suggestion made to shorten length of Board meeting to one day – will be tried at
the Fall meeting in 2017. Motion made to reduce the rate of mileage paid to Board members to 20¢ per mile
Business that was conducted at the Annual Meeting included: Voted to eliminate the Spring Board meeting (Proposal 1: Article VII, Section 4) Election of Secretary to a 2-year term was June Owen
Collected during 2016 ConventionCoins for Friendship = $75.50Water for All = $64.99
Intrepid Heroes Fund = $61.52Donations = $166.21
6A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT ELECT
I would like MAFCE to have a two-year educational project (2017-2018) I want every club in the state to work on it in some way. If you have an idea please contact Joyce or myself, but until we can vote on the project I will be sharing ideas and information on “The Brain” and hope that clubs will do something on this subject. I have noticed many members are saying “oh a senior moment” or “I can’t remember let me think for a while”. We need to keep our brains healthy and sharp. One in three seniors die with dementia. Life style choices in our 40’s and 50’s impact our risks for dementia in our 60’s and over. It is not too late to keep your brain healthy. A healthy lifestyle means eating a healthy diet, not smoking, getting sleep and exercising. If you do this on a regular basis you can ward off declining memory. A healthy diet means:
1. Eating fruits and vegetables with folate, flavonoids, carotenoids and antioxidants. If you have 3 servings a day it will decrease the rate of decline of your memory by 40%. Have dark green every day and berries twice a week. (Beans, broccoli and spinach)
2. Eat seafood at least twice a week to get your omega 3 fatty acids.3. Make sure you get 500 milligrams a day of choline, a water-soluble nutrient in the B
vitamin family. It signals the cells and works as a nerve impulse transmitter. To get choline eat fish (Salmon, cod and shrimp) whole eggs, meats and poultry.
4. Choose Healthy Fats: A study found that seniors who eat saturated fats had more than twice the risk for Alzheimer disease. A brain friendly diet has unsaturated plant fats (canola and olive oil) or nuts.
5. Choose Quality Carbohydrates: Eat whole grains, fruits and non-starchy vegetables. (Corn is not on this list!)
6. Food is what are body needs but if you can’t eat healthy pills could be substituted but only as a last resort.
Research has proven that physical exercise can actually improve brain health. Start Slow and start by stretching and walking at a leisurely pace. If you already do
this, then go faster or farther. Involve your friends in the exercise. If you have it scheduled in your calendar you
can’t say “I will do it tomorrow” and tomorrow never comes. Mix up your exercising: cardio, strength training and stretching Sneak exercise in your everyday life: Park far away from entrances, take the stairs,
do some gardening, go dancing, do something with your grand/great grandchildren. Many members had to walk a ½ a mile one way from their hotel room to the
conference center at the Island Resort and Casino. I know it was hard but look at it positively you started your exercise program for a healthy mind and hopefully you are continuing to walk at least a mile a day. I know you can do it because you did it for 3 days already. If you have not started get going!
Tax your brain with puzzles daily: crossword, Jumble and Cryptoquip Remember to get 7 hours of sleep. While asleep the brain forms new memories and is consolidating old ones. During sleep the brain gets rid of toxins. (If you have toxins in your brain you can get neurodegenerative diseases) Lack of sleep could be the reason for your memory loss. Some articles I will be writing about in the future will be:
o Infections of the brain: Meningitis and Encephalitiso Trauma of the brain: Shaken Baby and concussionso Vascular brain diseases: stroke, TIA, aneurysm, hematoma and edemao Neurodegenerative diseases of the brain: Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Picks, Lou
Gehrig’s, Alzheimer’s and Lewy Bodies
o Audio Immune brain diseases: Multiple sclerosis and Vasculitis
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Here are some ideas for projects that clubs can work on having to do with the brain. Visit the nursing homes that have people who have memory loss and help by just visiting, feeding, reading the newspaper, writing a letter, playing (blowing bubbles, tossing or kicking a ball, helping with bingo) or singing songs that were popular when they were a child. You could check with the nursing home and ask what they need. It may be making wheel chair or walker bags or bibs. For “Shaken Baby” awareness you could knit or crochet purple infant hats and donate them to your local hospital. I’m sure you can come up with many other projects. It is easy to donate money but you will feel better if you donate your time and energy. Eat well, get exercising, help others and keep your brain healthy!
Kathy Couchene2016 President Elect/ 2017 President
CULTURAL ARTS AT 2016 CONVENTION
Thank you for showing off your wonderful talents! We had 21 items entered. Here are the results:
Paper Crafts1st Joan Milhoan-Christmas cards 2nd Nancy Rosekrans-scrapbook (Mother’s 90th)3rd Mary Lou Wisniewski-scrapbook (Grandson)
Crafts1st Linda Renusch-cedar box2nd Joan Milhoan-Christmas ornament3rd Linda Renusch-wood welcome sign
I hope more items will be entered in 2017. I encourage you to bring current or previously made items. I can add more categories (quilts, hand stitchery, paintings, photography, scrapbooking, woodwork, jewelry, holiday crafts, etc.) based on the items entered. Please bring a brief description of your entry that will be displayed with your item. (i.e. How it was made, Why it was made, How long it took to complete, or other comments you wish to share)
We will try to do a better job displaying quilts (draping over chairs, luggage rolling racks, or your own quilt racks). We are planning on having Game of Chance and Cultural Arts in the same room. It worked well at the 2016 conference. I’m looking forward to seeing you in Owosso 2017.
Nancy Thomas
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FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR EDUCATION
What a great turnout we had for the 2016 convention in the West U.P.! 90 people....but you know what? We can do better. We have to do better to keep our beloved organization alive and well. Start saving your money now for the 2017 convention which will be held in Owosso, Michigan. It will be our first time there for a convention, and I for one, am excited about this. Just socking away about $20 a month will quickly add up to the $150 registration fee. I think we forget about how much fun and education we experienced at previous conventions. Come back and renew old friendships and learn new things. And yes, I know many of our members are aging gracefully including me, but as long as we can get you there, there are many members who are willing and able to assist any member who might need it. So, what if your legs don't work as well as they used to! I'll bet your mind is in prime shape and if it is anything like my 65-year-old brain, it still thinks I am in my twenties! I always carry away from the convention a great sense of happiness, contentment and excitement for the future of FCE. I want you to get excited and feel it, too. NO EXCUSES...I want to see those numbers rise for the convention next year. We got the numbers up for our District meetings from 127 to 167 which is awesome. So, let's do the same thing for convention. I want members in each county to talk about the convention and get others excited about it. I want those members who are able to encourage and assist those members who need a nudge to go. We already had our first planning meeting for the Owosso convention and it already sounds like a winner. And since Owosso is somewhat in the middle of the Lower Peninsula, we should be able to get a lot more members old and NEW to attend. We had 17 first timers attend the 2016 convention which is the most I've ever seen! Many of them reported they will be back next year. So please come join us for a wonderful experience. And also, remember that scholarship money is awarded to one lucky person at each District Meeting and that scholarship applications are available on the web site or from your District Director. Take the time to fill one out and maybe you will be selected for a state scholarship. In all we give out $1000 in state scholarships and $700 in first -timer scholarships. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the convention or scholarships, don't hesitate to contact me or any other state officer.
I would also like to thank President-Elect Kathy Couchene for the extreme amount of work she and her crew did to make the convention fantastic! But especially, Kathy I want to thank you for doing the duties I am normally responsible for, by contacting and obtaining the wonderful Potawatomi couple who spoke on the old traditions of their tribe and how they have been preserved. It took some stress off me but I am sure it added to your stress level, and I really wanted to personally thank you.
Joyce Weiss – VP for Education
LAPEER COUNTY
Our year has been quite successful! We have gained new members and lost a few. We will start the year with 51 members, down from last year. Our annual garage sale fund raiser was awesome. We held a bake sale along with it and donated a cash amount to the state budget. Our annual tea fundraiser was a success also. We had quests from St. Clair County and Bay County in attendance along with three State Board members.
We had seven programs this year, an achievement month, a picnic and a catered holiday luncheon. We have given cash donations to various 501(3)C groups, donated items to some and are looking forward to hosting the Southeast District Meeting in May. It was great to see you all and so many new faces at the State Convention.
Kristine Mueller
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WAYS TO HAVE A FUND RAISER FOR YOUR COUNTY!
LAPEER COUNTY TEA
An annual fund raiser is the Lapeer Tea. A member will take over a table by deciding on a theme, decorate accordingly, and provide the tea cups and tea pots. Pretty hats are often worn. A lunch is catered in and a very nice social event is experienced. A raffle is conducted and many nice gifts are awarded. Sometimes a speaker is part of the program.
Every October Bay County holds a card party. Tickets are sold by members and advertising in local papers brings it to the attention of local residents. Tickets are also sold at the door. Everyone comes and plays their favorite game (cards, dice, board games). Sandwiches and desserts are served followed by a raffle using their admission ticket stub number. All prizes are donated or solicited by members of Bay County FCE.
10DO I HAVE A CONCUSSION???
By Mayo Clinic Staff
The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not be immediately apparent. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer. Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia, which may or may not follow a loss of consciousness, usually involves the loss of memory of the event that caused the concussion.Signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head Temporary loss of consciousness Confusion or feeling as if in a fog Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event Dizziness or “seeing stars” Ringing in the ears Nausea Vomiting Slurred speech Delayed response to questions Appearing dazed Fatigue
Some symptoms of concussions may be immediate or delayed in onset by hours or days after injury, such as:
Concentration and memory complaints Irritability and other personality changes Sensitivity to light and noise Sleep disturbances Psychological adjustment problems and depression Disorders of taste and smell
SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN:
Head trauma is very common in young children. But concussions can be difficult to recognize in infants and toddlers because they may not be able to describe how they feel. Nonverbal clues of a concussion may include:
Appearing dazed Listlessness and tiring easily Irritability and crankiness Loss of balance and unsteady walking Crying excessively Change in eating or sleeping patterns Lack of interest in favorite toys
See a doctor within 1 to 2 days if:You or your child experiences a head injury, even if emergency care isn’t required. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you call your child’s doctor for advice if your child receives anything more than a light bump on the head. If your child doesn’t have signs of a serious head injury, and if your child remains alert, moves normally and responds to you, the injury I s probably mild and usually doesn’t need further testing. In this case, if your child wants to nap, it’s OK to let him or her sleep. If worrisome signs develop later, seek emergency care.
11Seek emergency care for an adult or child who experiences a head injury and symptoms such as:
Repeated vomiting A loss of consciousness lasting longer than 30 seconds A headache that gets worse over time Changes in his or her behavior, such as irritability Changes in physical coordination, such as difficulty recognizing people or places Slurred speech or other changes in speech
Submitted by MAFCE Education Committee
“A” is for Apple 2015 Lesson Compiled and written by Janie Williams, KANSAS FCE State Education Program
Committee
Apple FactsThe apple is a member of the rose family.Apples have five seed pockets or carpels. Each pocket contains seeds.A bushel of apples weighs approximately 45 pounds. Two pounds of apples make a one 9-
inch pie.Over sixty percent of apples are eaten fresh, and the rest are in processed apple products.
Processed products can be juice and cider, dried or canned apples, baby food, jelly or apple butter, and vinegar. It takes about 36 apples to make a gallon of cider.
Apple Nutrition There is an old saying “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. This saying comes from
an old English adage, “To eat an apple before going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread.” At first, people just enjoyed eating apples and feeling better for it. Over time, scientists and nutritionists studied the apple and learned the benefits of apples and other firm fruits. Sadly, eating apples doesn’t guarantee good health, but they do have nutritional value and potential health benefits. So, munch, crunch, and enjoy!
A medium size apple: is sodium free and fat free contains natural sugars called fructose has only 80 calories is cholesterol-free contains no artificial colors or flavors is an excellent source of fiber is a convenient, satisfying snack
The Food Guide recommends two servings of fruit each day.
One serving is: one whole medium apple or one cup chopped apple ½ cup applesauce or ¼ cup dried apples 6 ounces 100% apple juice.
12What kind of apple eater are you?
There are as many ways to eat an apple, as there are varieties. 1. Compulsive Wedge: must have perfect, core- free wedges, arranged on a plate2. Splitter: cuts apple in half and removes the core and munches
3. Top-to-Bottom: eats the whole apple from top to bottom in a straight line and then rotates and starts over until all finished
4. Equator eater: the muncher takes bites from middle all the way around and then eats the top and then the bottom
5. The Streak: this eater prefers to eat his apple in the nude. Peeling is removed often in one piece and eats either whole or in slices
6. Core-Free Cruncher: they don’t care how the seeds come out, they must just be gone before eating the apple.
7. Stem Plucker: before taking a bite, the muncher grabs the apple ‘s stem and twists, saying a letter of the alphabet with each turn. The letter will begin the name of your future spouse.
Core ValuesThere’s never only one “right” way to do anything and that includes coring an apple. The
following are five ways so people swear by,1. Use an apple corer—sometimes the apple is too big and they don’t cut the core properly2. Half the apple vertically, and use a melon baller to scoop out the core. 3. Cut the apple vertically into quarters and remove the core with swipe of the knife.4. Insert a long thin knife vertically, alongside of the core all the way down through the
apple, cutting all the way to the bottom. Do this on all four sides of core then push out in one long skinny piece.
5. Cut apple horizontally into ¾ thick rounds, then remove the corefrom each slice.
Apples led the list of the Dirty Dozen fruits and vegetables, based on pesticides load. Before eating, wash your fruit like your hands, using soap or detergent and rinse before using.
A teenager who had just gotten her learner’s permitoffered to drive her parents to church. After a
hair-raising ride, they reached their destination.The mother climbed out of the car and exclaimed,“Thank you!”“Anytime,” her daughter replied.“I was not talking to you,” her mother said as sheslammed the door. “I was talking to God.”
A photographer taking a family photo told the teenager,“It will look more natural if you have you hand on your father’sshoulder.”“It would look even more natural,” the father grumped, “if hehad it in my pocket.”
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2016 STATE BOARD
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT ELECT Lorraine Rice Kathy Couchene 105 Country Meadow Lane 5240 17th Road Bay City MI 48706 Escanaba MI 49829 989-686-1616 906-786-3876
VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION SECRETARY Joyce Weiss Sheri Drake 2283 E North Union 4905 Drake Road Bay City MI 48706 East Jordan MI 49727 989-415-0533 231-582-3577 [email protected][email protected]
TREASURER & MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN WEST U.P. DISTRICT DIRECTOR Faye Lipinski Nancy Berta 51 E Markel Road 307 Silver Creek Road Munger MI 48747 Marquette MI 49855 989-659-2567 906-249-3097 [email protected][email protected]
NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT Paula Badder Mary Lou Wisniewski 4066 S Ranger Road 7187 N Portsmouth Road Brimley MI 49715 Saginaw MI 48601 906-437-5374 989-893-2086 [email protected][email protected]
SOUTHEAST DISTRICT SOUTHWEST DISTRICT Judy Lamphere Arlonna McCallum 2658 Porcupine Trail 18440 29 ½ Mile Road Lapeer MI 48446 Springport MI 49284 810-664-6431 517-857-2531
EDITOR Sharon Rajewski REMINDER: If you are interested in running for a Board 730 S Huron Road position, contact the nominating committee Linwood MI 48634 for details 989-697-3460 [email protected]
APPOINTED HISTORIAN: APPOINTED WEBMASTERRenee Smith Sharon Rajewski345 S Olson 730 S Huron RdSumner MI 48889 Linwood MI 48634989-875-4567 989-697-3460
BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIR CHARACTER COUNTS COMMITTEE CHAIR Faye Lipinski Judith Gereau 51 E Markel Road 4735 18th Road Munger MI 48747 Escanaba MI 49829-9552 989-659-2567 906-786-4725 [email protected]
CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE CHAIR EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Nancy Thomas Joyce Weiss 3100 N Morse Road 2283 E North Union Road Fountain MI 49410 Bay City MI 48706 231-462-3146 989-415-0533
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR U.P. INTEERNATIONAL COMM CHAIR LOWER MI Paula Badder Marie Haas 4066 S Ranger Road 72 Edgewood Drive Brimley MI 49715 Lapeer MI 48446 906-437*5374 810-356-5127 [email protected]
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR Kathy Couchene Nancy Anderson 5240 17th Road 8647 Schaawe Lake 24th Lane Escanaba MI 49829 Rapid River MI 49878 [email protected]
NATIONAL FCE HeadquartersSuite 10673 Cavalier Blvd.Florence KY 41042859-525-6401Fax 859-525-6496Email [email protected] www.nafce.org
For Family and Community Education US POSTAGENon-Profit Organization PAID51 E Markel Road WAMMunger MI 48747
2017 DATES TO REMEMBERJan 31 – Character Counts EndsFeb 1 - FCE Newsletter DeadlineFeb 15 – Applications for District Director due to State PresidentJuly 1 – Application for State Board due to PresidentJuly 15 – Applications for State Scholarships due 50 Members due to PresidentAug 1 – Heart of FCE due to PresidentOct 4-6 – MAFCE State Convention at Comstock Inn and Convention Center, OwassoNov 1 – FCE newsletter deadline
County Newsletter rotation for reports: Feb 1 – deadline for Southwest and East Central Districts June 1 – deadline for North Central and West U.P. Districts Nov 1 – deadline for Southeast District
