Marquette County HCE

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
  • HARRIS – Bonnie Chrzas,  608-296-2983 or Evie Blada 608-297-8309 — Meets 3rd Thursday at 1:00pm
  • 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.com

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.

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url:www.wahceinc.org
Updated 3/18/23