Family and Consumer Sciences
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) specialists and educators work to improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans by providing educational and technical assistance. Current key areas of focus include helping state residents solve complex concerns and issues related to a high number of teenage pregnancies, low household-per-person income, child abuse and neglect, nutritionally inadequate diets, and needs specific to Oklahoma's increasing number of elderly residents. FCS professionals enable individuals and families to develop the capacity for strengthening families and enhancing communities in an ever-changing world. View our Ottawa County FCS Programs.
What is Oklahoma Home and Community Education?
Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc. is a program of continuing education in all aspects of home and community life. The organization’s ultimate mission is to educate its members to be well-informed and able to handle change in their homes and communities. Through its relationship with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, OHCE presents research-based information to its members.
Learn more about the OHCE Group. Meetings and events going on in your community!
Ottawa County Home and Community Education Officers 2020
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Eleanor Botts | President |
| Carolyn Ritchey | Vice President |
| Melissa Olsen | Secretary/Reporter |
| Sue Rendel | Treasurer |
Oklahoma Home and Community Education Executive Meetings 3rd Monday at 9:30 AM at the Ottawa Co. Extension Office Conference Room
- February 15
- March 15
- May 17
- June 21
- July 19
- October 18
- November 15
County Council Meetings
- Spring - April 19
- Fall - September 20
- Christmas - December 6
Ottawa County Home and Community Education Local Group Clubs:
- Elmview Oklahoma Home and Community Education GroupElmview Meetings
1st Friday of the month at the Ottawa County Courthouse Annex Conference Room at 1:30 PM, with occasional lunch out.
( Next to the OSU Extension office) - Spring River OHCE GroupSpring River Meeting Schedule, meet 2nd Tuesday at the Quapaw Senior Center in Quapaw at 1:00 PM
Ottawa County Home and Community Education Scholarship
$100 Scholarship Sponsored by the Members of Ottawa County OHCE. To apply, please complete the OHCE Scholarship Application.
Other information
- Ottawa County Fair
Dates for the 2021 Ottawa County Fair TBA
- Tulsa State Fair (TSF)
TSF is September 30 - October 10, 2021
- Learn to Grow
Gardening project for child care facilities.
Click on each link and scroll thru to read the material. When you have looked through all of the PowerPoint presentations, you can then take the Garden Quiz.
Any questions you can call the Ottawa County Extension office at 918-542-1688
- OHCE Fundraising
All members are encouraged to sell and purchase RADA Cutlery items. All proceeds are used to fund the OHCE projects throughout the year. Contact the Extension office at 918-542-1688 or the chairman, Linda Garrett to order or purchase any RADA product