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 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:
East Fork (42 years), Amy Bartlett
Fairview (76 years), Judy Staves-Hanson
North Branch (88 years) Susan Grotjahn
Cranberry (84 years), Jenny Walworth
Good Time (54 years), Rebecca Franks
Town and Country (61 years), Cheryl Gabrielson
Young Moderns (59 years), Karen Brandt
HCE Forms
Education Scholarship Application 2024 PDF File
HCE Membership Brochure WORD FILE
2024 HCE Member Award Nomination Form WORD FILE
2024 Friend of HCE Award Nomination Form WORD FILE
Jackson County HCE Newsletters
For more information about Jackson County HCE contact:
Cheryl Gabrielsen, Jackson County HCE President
Updated 3/8/2024
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