HCE clubs are located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, the U.S., and around the globe. Five (5) clubs are located in Marquette County — Springfield, Neenah Valley, Moundville, Harris, and Frink (south of Montello). In addition, members-at-large enjoy a countywide membership. Ninety members meet monthly, except for summer months.
HCE Club Contacts and Meetings
- FRINK – Barb Krebs, 608-429-3422 — Meets 2nd Tuesday at 9:30am
- MOUNDVILLE BUSY BEES – Joanne Dalton, 608-587-2913 — Meets 3rd Tuesday at 1:00pm
- NEENAH VALLEY – Gail Brancel, 608-981-2003 — Meets 3rd Wednesday at 7:00pm
- SPRINGFIELD – Lori Ferkans, 608-296-2245– Meets 3rd Wednesday at 1:00pm
Map of HCE Clubs in Marquette County, Wisconsin
HCE Projects
Wisconsin Bookworms provides free books, activities and “reading buddies” to kids who wouldn’t otherwise have books of their own. Alliant Energy Foundation, and Literacy Volunteers of Marquette County.
gathers school supplies, sports equipment, fabrics and sewing supplies, and cash donations for purchasing a “starter flock” of chickens for a family.
Blood Drives are held during the year. Check beck for the next one.
International Interests to learn about other countries and international concerns such as food, financial, environmental and social conditions. For example, the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners Project gathers school supplies, sports equipment, fabrics and sewing supplies, and cash donations for purchasing a “starter flock” of chickens for a family.
A Youth Scholarship is given once a year to a young person entering or in college. Check back for 2024 Information
Community Education on a variety of enjoyable and beneficial topics at the annual “Super Tuesday” and monthly programs. Call 608-297-3141 for current programs or check the Marquette County Tribune.
| Community Outreach to benefit children, families, and the elderly, such as tray favors for the senior centers, door prize baskets for family events, and more. |
Barn Quilts and Hidden History Mural Trail – rural artwork that highlights the culture, history, and environment of Marquette County. For more information go to www.barnquiltsandmurals.org.
“Pennies for Friendship” to unite HCE women across the globe
And finally, individual clubs have additional projects.
HCE Creed
We, the Homemakers of Wisconsin, believe in the sanctity of the home, the cradle of character . . . blessed by motherly devotion and guarded by fatherly protection. We pledge ourselves . . .
- To work for the preservation and improvement of home and community life;
- To strive for healthier minds and bodies and better living;
- To promote the welfare of our boys and girls, the nation’s greatest asset;
- To be true to God and Country and of lasting service to our home and community.
—Written by Mrs. John Meise, Sauk County
Additional Information
Contact Marquette County President, Cheryl Eilert, 608-297-7640 or
Hannah Zellmer, 608-297-3141 at the Marquette County Extension Office, 608-297-3141.
You can also visit the Wisconsin Association of Home and Community Education, Inc., (WAHCE) website at http://www.wahceinc.org.
Return to County Page.url:www.wahceinc.org
Updated 5/24/24