Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County Homemakers Association met for their 66^th annual meeting at the Butler County Cooperative Extension Office on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Voting took place followed with the appointment of the new 2019 Homemakers leadership positions. Results were as follows:

Homemaker President: Barbara Gabbard, Homemaker Vice-President: Elaine Jackson, Homemaker Secretary: Dianne Kessinger and Homemaker Treasurer: Betty Daugherty.

Awards were presented for outstanding club and club gaining the most members, with both awards going to Aunt Jane’s Homemakers Club. Outstanding Homemaker of the Year was presented to Tracy Cowles for her years of service and dedication to the club.

A dinner took place before the meeting and entertainment was provided by Mackenzie Bell. Bell played the National Anthem on her fiddle as well as multiple other Bluegrass and original songs for those in attendance prior to the start of the meeting. A silent auction was also held and door prizes were given away at the end of the night.

Butler County Homemakers have been serving the county since 1952 and stand firmly behind their motto that the homemakers are “Kentucky Made, Kentucky Proud.”

The extension homemakers focus on four main goals:  learning, leading, serving, and supporting. In doing so, the club focuses on building support and assistance for those in the community and providing the tools necessary to succeed. Homemakers assist with everything from money management and financial assistance, to child safety, health services and recycling. BCEHA has been involved with multiple community projects and fundraising for local businesses as well as being consistent donors of scholarships to local students. 

The homemakers are especially excited about the Ovarian Cancer Screenings that they are able to once again take part in offering to women “Homemakers are making a difference,” said Tracy Cowles, County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. “It’s not just about meeting people…it’s an opportunity for us to give back to the community.”

Butler County Homemakers have given a total of nearly 2,000 hours to the community over the past year. The Butler County branch of homemakers were also recognized for giving 100% of their proceeds to Ovarian Cancer.

The report of the club’s expenses for the month of September was provided and showed that a total of $11,197.77 was provided to multiple businesses and efforts throughout the county for this month. Donations were included in the list and were provided to the local Boys and Girls Club and soup kitchen, as well as two scholarships for Butler County students.

Local homemaker clubs include Dexterville, Midway and Aunt Jane’s Clubs.

Pecan sales are currently taking place as a current fundraising effort for the club and more information on how to purchase can be found from Alecia Hillard.

For more information or to join, contact Tracy Cowles at [email protected] or call the extension office at 270-526-3767.