September 2026

Last Call for Area VSU Reports – Area Volunteer Service Unit (VSU) reports were due Sept. 15. If any are still outstanding, please turn them in as soon as possible. They go to the new State Leadership Development Chairperson, Carmela Ballard, at carmelaballard@hotmail.com. See https://keha.org/reports/ for details.

Thank You for Educational Chairperson Reports – We received an average of 77 counties reporting for each educational chairmanship. Thank you to those who reported! Reports will be compiled and shared with the State Board at the Fall Board Meeting Nov. 16-17 and posted online after.

2027 KEHA State Meeting Room Block Open Now – Next year’s KEHA State Meeting will take place May 4-6, 2027, in Owensboro. The theme is “Our Roots Run Deep,” and Green River Area is the host. Reserve your hotel room now in the KEHA group block! All three hotels are right next to the convention center. All three are offering free breakfast and parking to their guests. Find details at https://keha.org/state-meeting/.

YOU Could Speak at State Meeting! – The call for session proposals at the 2027 State Meeting is now online. Homemakers who have a topic to share are encouraged to submit a proposal. The form is due Oct. 15 to First Vice President Sharon Fields at scrawford@kih.net and copy k.may@uky.edu. Details and a fillable form are at https://keha.org/state-meeting/.

KEHA Week Materials Available Now – Now is the time to start planning for KEHA Week October 11-17, 2026. Theme materials are available now at https://keha.org/keha-week/. The KEHA Week online digital resource kit includes a promotion guide, draft media script, proclamation, social media graphics, "20 Ways to Celebrate" idea list, and certificates. It is also a great time to start your county membership drive and dues collection.

Nominations Sought for Kentucky Master Farm Homemakers Guild – The Kentucky Master Farm Homemakers Guild is dedicated to honoring farm women and promoting agriculture in Kentucky. The Guild is currently accepting membership nominations from all Extension areas. A person recognized as a Kentucky Master Farm Homemaker:

• Is a member in good standing of KEHA and has been a member for at least three years (mailbox members are eligible);
• Is a farm woman who owns a working farm and is included in the labor and/or management of the farm;
• Derives a percentage of the family income from the farm operation;
• Is knowledgeable and supportive of the Cooperative Extension Service;
• Gives unselfish service to her family, community, state, and nation; and
• Is nominated from the club, county, and/or district where KEHA membership is held.

The County Info Sheet and details regarding the new member selection process are available at https://keha.org/master-farm/. County nominees should complete and submit the County Information form by Nov. 15.

Book List and Book Club – The KEHA Book List for 2026-2027 is now available on the Cultural Arts webpage at https://keha.org/cultural-arts-and-heritage/. There is also information available there about organizing a local Homemaker book club.

Educational Chairperson Webpage Changes – Educational Chairperson Webpages are in the process of being updated with materials for planning the 2026-2027 KEHA program year. Visit https://keha.org/educational-chairpeople/. In the meantime, complete 2026-2027 program planning materials are available in the updated Manual Handbook in Part 2 at https://keha.org/manual/.

Dates to Remember

• Sept. 15 – Due date for area VSU reports via paper forms.
• October 11-17 – KEHA Week 2026.
• Oct. 15 – Deadline for submitting session proposals for the 2027 KEHA State Meeting.
• October 31 – Due date to send Area KEHA Officer and Educational Chairperson Directories to the KEHA President and State Advisor (KEHA Manual Part 1 – Pages 41-42).
• Nov. 15 – Due date to nominate new members for the Master Farm Homemakers Guild.
• Nov. 15 – Due date for 990N (e-postcard) or 990 tax return for 501(c)(3) groups with a fiscal year ending June 30.
• Dec. 15 – County dues due to the KEHA State Treasurer and Area Treasurer (use remittance form found in the KEHA Manual Part 1 – Page 44). Please send remittance to Debra Rolen, KEHA Treasurer, 53 Irick St., Stone, KY 41567.