Arkansas Extension Homemakers Member Resources 

Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council Mission Statement

The mission of this organization shall be to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development, and community service.  

The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) is a private, nonprofit, tax exempt (IRS 501(c)(3)) organization representing the seventy five member councils in the state. It is controlled by its members, and regular functions are financed by the contributions of its membership. AEHC serves its members by providing information and services in accordance with the policies and recommendations of its Board of Directors. The mission of AEHC is to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of living through continuing education, leadership development, and community service. The general goals of AEHC are to serve as the voice of the State’s extension homemakers; to assist county councils with building and strengthening their capabilities; to provide services needed by county councils; and to maintain and improve member commitments to, and identification with, their association. In serving the cause of county councils, AEHC is dedicated to abiding by the highest ethical standards of performance and acting in the best interest of county councils and their members. Effective participation in AEHC functions requires that the Board and Committee members be impartial, responsible and representative of the interest of their regions and state. This Code of Ethics is designed to provide guidance for AEHC Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other Committee members in carrying out the duties of their offices and positions.

Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and Committee Members will:

1) Keep their constituents informed and allow opportunity for their participation in the decision making process. 

2) Devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of the county councils, Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Committees, by participating in, and encouraging others to participate in, the activities of the state association and local county councils.

3) Advocate the highest standards of conduct and competence for all that serve or participate in state and county council programs.

4) Strive for self-improvement by learning more about AEHC and county councils programs through attendance at local, area and state association meetings, training sessions, and other activities. 

5) Adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

6) Avoid any action that might result in, or create the appearance of: 

a. Using their position for personal gain (whether their own or others’ with whom they are associated in a personal, family, or business relationship). 

b. Giving improper preferential treatment to any person. 

c. Impeding efficiency or economy. 

d. Losing independence or impartiality. 

e. Making a work-related decision that affects, involves or binds AEHC outside of official channels or prescribed procedures. 

f. Adversely affecting the confidence of members, vendors or suppliers in the integrity of local county councils and/or AEHC and its operations. 

g. Circumventing the purpose or intent of the AEHC Board of Directors approved budget and expenditures as defined in the Bylaws and Standing Rules. 

7) Not directly solicit any gift or accept any gift, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence the actions or policies of the association. 

8) Not directly or indirectly disclose, use or allow the use of any information they have through or in connection with the county councils that is not generally and publicly available on an equal basis to everyone else with and interest in it, for the purpose of furthering their own personal interest or interest of anyone else with whom they might have a personal, family or business relationship. 

9) Not have direct or indirect financial interest that conflicts with, or appears to conflict with, their duties and responsibilities with the county councils or AEHC; or engage in directly or indirectly, a financial transaction based on information obtained through their association with the county councils or AEHC. 

Whenever any situation comes to an Officer, Executive Committee Members, or Board Members attention that appears to be covered by this policy, the individual should promptly disclose the matter to the county councils and/or AEHC. Disclosure must be full and complete.

Complaints to be submitted in writing to the Ethics Review Committee as defined in Article X, Code of Ethics in the AEHC Bylaws.

Violation of, or failure to comply with these accepted standards or any component there shall be grounds for discipline, which may include the full range of options available, up to and including removal from office.

• Secretary/Treasurer Record Book - FCS 219
  *Contact your county agent for this form.

Record Book for each club to maintain
The book can be uploaded onto a computer to be filled in by computer or can be copied and filled out by hand.

The Country Women’s Council USA, offers a Ruth B. Sayre Memorial Scholarship each year to a woman who is a legal resident of the USA, who shows a financial need, and who has the ability to complete her education. The amount of the scholarship is $500 and the application is due March 1.

Download Scholarship Application Here

The Country Women’s Council offers a $500 grant for a project addressing food waste. Deadline to apply is December 31.

Download Scholarship Application Here

AEHC Extension Homemakers Council Scholarship (Dr. Lynn Russell Memorial and Betty F. Oliver Memorial)

There are two $1000 scholarships awarded to two college juniors majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences. Click the link below for full criteria and application. Deadline for submitting to the state extension office is April 21.

Download Scholarship Application Here

Pauline Bartholomew Young Extension Homemakers Scholarship (FCS 752)

The purpose of this $75 scholarship is to allow a young EH member to attend the AEHC State Meeting. Recipient must be under 40 years of age. Click the link below for full criteria and application. Deadline for submitting to the state extension office is May 15.

Download Pauline Bartholomew Scholarship Here

Educational Mini Grants

The mini-grant's primary focus must be used for educational purposes, i.e. county-wide mammogram screening. The amount is not to exceed $500 a year for a maximum of two consecutive years. Click above for guidelines. Deadline for submitting to the state extension office is March 1.

Application Guidelines

*For more information about scholarships and grants, email ehc@uada.edu

• AEHC Individual Membership Form
• AEHC Individual Membership Form - fillable Turn this completed form in to your local county extension office.
• AEHC Volunteer Agreement Form When joining EHC, this form is to be completed and submitted along with the Individual Membership Form and dues. 
  
• AEHC Club Membership Form
• AEHC Club Membership Form - fillable Each club is to submit a copy annually to their FCS agent by July 1. A copy should also be submitted to the state extension office by August 1 of each year.
  
• Annual Financial Report Deadline for this report to the state extension office is August 1. This form can be utilized for club/council. You may also submit a copy of your financials in the format you have chosen to use as long as it gives the same information.
• County Report Form
• County Report Form - fillable This completed form accompanies a check payable to AEHC, to the state treasurer for annual dues of members and clubs no later than August 1. 
• EHC001 AEHC Peer Review of Group Financial Records
  AEHC Peer Review of Group Financial Records
  Each club/council is to perform a peer review annually as part of the financial records. A copy of the completed financial review is to be mailed to the state office to the attention of EHC Administrative Specialist.

• Name Badge Form

January, April and August are the months to finalize your order for name badges. Submit form and your check(s) to State Treasurer Carolyn Morris, no later than February 1, May 1 or September 1. Make checks payable to AEHC and mail to Carolyn Morris, PO Box 275, Danville, AR 72833. You can contact her at camorris@arkwest.com. 

District Director Nomination Form

In odd-numbered years, return this form and attachments to the EHC Administrative Specialist at the State Office at 2301 South University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204 by May 15th.

District Director Consent of Nominee Form

In odd-numbered years, return this form to the EHC Administrative Specialist at the State Office at 2301 South University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204 by May 15th.

AEHC State Officer Nomination Form

In even-numbered years, return this form to the EHC Administrative Specialist at the State Office at 2301 South University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204 by May 15th.

AEHC Consent of Nomination Form

In even-numbered years, return this form to the EHC Administrative Specialist at the State Office at 2301 South University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204 by May 15th.

• FCS 741

  Judging Score Sheet

  A panel of judges comes together in February each year to judge project books. Each book has three judges, none of whom are from the county of the submitted project book. This form outlines how scores are determined. Deadline for submitting project books to the state office is October 31.

• FCS 742

  EHC Project Designation Sheet

  Each project book needs to have a Project Designation sheet.

• Instructions for Putting Together a Project Book, Revised August 2017

  It is important to read this instruction sheet before completing your Project Book