Focus

Our goal is to enhance and enrich lives by becoming more involved in our society and the preservation of our history. In doing this we will fulfill the OHCE Motto of “Leaving the World a better place by having lived in It.”

Community Projects

1. Promote enrollment in and assist 4-H clubs and other youth organizations with specific project areas.
2. Partner with local agencies like chambers of commerce to locate and work together on a project.
3. Encourage members to interact with programs that serve the older population. For example nursing homes, assisted living places, nutrition centers or senior citizens centers.

Spotlight Oklahoma

1. Explore the history, diversity, and natural beauty of the local counties.
2. Visit local festivals and other gatherings that represent your county’s uniqueness.
3. Partner with local tribal members to initiate a better understanding of the history and cultural of the tribes in our communities.
4. Develop interactive presentations for local, district and state meetings.
5. Put articles in local newspapers and social media.
6. Be informed on major Oklahoma Legislation which affects the home and the family.

Preservation for our Heritage

1. Record oral and written history of family members, leaders in community and church members.
2. Locate and preserve OHCE historical documents in the local counties.
3. Restore the OHCE Motto back as part of the OHCE identity, i.e. in OHCE manual and on promotional items.
4. Encourage OHCE members to become Master Volunteers.
5. Encourage counties to study another countries culture. In 2027 the suggested emphasis on the Irish culture aligning with the location of the ACWW Triennial in 2029.
   

Provide Financial Aid and Scholarship

1. Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship Fund-OHCE donations are encouraged to contribute to scholarship fund for the purpose of fostering educational development for American women of any age who resides in a state of a CWC member society and must be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours. Up to four $500 scholarships are awarded each year depending on the amount available.
2. Pennies for Friendship (Associated Country Women of the World projects)
3. Norma Brumbaugh Scholarship - $500 scholarships are given each year to three (3) qualified FCS Extension Educators who are approved by the Cultural Enrichment committee and the Associate Dean, Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. Funds are paid directly by OHCE and presented annually by the OHCE Cultural Enrichment Chair. Increase visibility of this scholarship among OHCE members and educators.

Awards

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd place County award $25, $15, $10
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Local group award $25, $15, $10
  
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd place poster contest $25, $15, $10
  

Committee Members

• Debbie Phillips, NE district – Chairman
  
• Kittie McBrayer, NE district – Member
  
• Celia “Joann” Rodriguez, SE district – Member
  
• Kayla Shawn, NW district - Member