Nominate a Candidate for KEHA State Board – Qualified candidates should apply! The following KEHA state officer and chair positions will be elected in spring of 2025:

• Secretary
• Management and Safety Chair
• 4-H Youth Development Chair

These positions will be elected for three-year terms from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. Additional details regarding elections, including links to fillable nomination forms, can be found in a Featured Story on the KEHA website.

Parliamentarian Position – The incoming KEHA President will appoint a KEHA Parliamentarian after review and approval by the Executive committee, as directed by the state bylaws. The parliamentarian shall serve the same tenure as the President. According to the Standing Rules, the parliamentarian must have general knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised, will attend meetings such as state board meetings and Executive Committee meetings. Those interested should write to President-Elect Henrietta Sheffel at hsheffel@gmail.com to express interest and include qualifications.

Contests, Scholarships, and Grants – March 1 is the deadline for most KEHA contests, scholarships, and grants. For questions regarding any of these opportunities, contact the officer or chairperson listed in the Manual.

• Contests and Awards – Please see the KEHA Manual Appendix pages 2-3 for a summary of contests and awards, complete with references for more information.
• Grants – KEHA development grant proposals and mini-grant applications can be found in the KEHA Handbook or on the Scholarships & Grants webpage.
• Scholarships – KEHA has three scholarships available for higher education: the Evans/Hansen/Weldon scholarship, the KEHA Homemaker Member scholarship, and the KEHA Endowed scholarship through the University of Kentucky. Find links to more information and applications on the Scholarships & Grants webpage.

Recognitions – Area Membership Recognition Reports (including 50-year member and deceased member lists) KEHA 2^nd Vice President Martha Colley by Jan. 31. County results should be compiled into only one area form. See KEHA Manual Appendix page 17.

Website Updates – The KEHA website has been updated in several different areas. Merchandise has been updated to reflect new marketing items added to the inventory and updated shipping prices. Reports shared at the 2024 Fall Board Meeting have been added. The updated State Meeting Registration Refund Policy has been added to the State Meeting page. The Finance Committee and State Board have determined some clarifications to the policy. Please familiarize yourself with the policy before registering. (NOTE: Registration information will be released in February, when the state newsletter is distributed by mail.)

State Newsletter Coming Soon! – Watch for the 2024 State Newsletter, which will be mailed to KEHA member households in February. It will be posted online at www.keha.org once the mailing has gone out. 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.

2025 KEHA State Meeting Room Block Open – Next year’s KEHA State Meeting will take place May 6-8, 2025, at Hyatt Regency in Lexington. Reserve your hotel room now in the KEHA group block! Find details at https://keha.ca.uky.edu/content/state-meeting-information.

KEHA Choir Open for New Members – Do you love to sing? Consider joining KEHA’s choir! The choir rehearses and performs during KEHA State Meeting (registration required). Choir members get a rehearsal CD and music to practice 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.

Dates to Remember

• Jan. 15 – County membership database/updates due via the web-based system.
• Jan. 15 – KEHA Newsletter Deadline – Information due to KEHA 2nd Vice-President.
• Jan. 31 – Area Membership Recognition Reports due to KEHA 2nd Vice President by Jan. 31 (see KEHA Manual Appendix page 17).
• 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.