Jackson County has seen many changes over the years from its beginnings. In 1936, Walter O. Bean, Agriculture Agent, set up clothing and food meetings for homemaker clubs. At that time Jackson Counties 63 clubs joined the WEHC (Wisconsin Extension Homemaker’s Council). 22 counties were represented. We have had several name changes over the years including NFCE (National Family & Community Education).
In 1955 Wisconsin withdrew from this organization to form their own. In 1969 the name was changed to Wisconsin Extension Homemakers Council, then in 1993, the name was changed to – Wisconsin Association for Family and Community Education.
In 1994, Wisconsin voted to withdraw from the national association and choose the name, Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education, Inc.
At present Jackson County HCE has seven clubs with 86 members.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
- HCE Offers Opportunities for: Learning in a Social Setting
- Sharing What We Learn
- Caring to Make a Difference in our Homes, Communities and the World
Jackson County HCE Clubs:
Cranberry (86 Years), Jennifer Ashburn, President
East Fork (44 years), Tina Ellis Coyle, President
Fairview (78 years), Judy Staves-Hanson, President
Good Time (56 years), Vonnie Behehim, President
North Branch (90 years) Susan Grotjahn, President
Town and Country (63 years), Carol Anderson, President
Young Moderns (61 years), Charlene Galston, President
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March, April May 2026
December 2025, January, February 2026
September, October, November 2025
Executive Board Members
President Cheryl Gabrielson
Vice President Susan Grotjahn
Secretary Chen Zahasky
Treasurer Linda Nandory
For more information about Jackson County HCE contact:
Cheryl Gabrielsen, Jackson County HCE President, 715-299-2380
Updated 4/30/2026
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