HAPPY NEW YEAR
On behalf of Gaston County ECA and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, we would like to extend a warm welcome and a “Happy New Year!” to both our new members and continuing members. Thank you for joining this organization, which continues to impact our community, both locally and nationally. ECA members provide numerous volunteer hours throughout the year - both hard work and lots of fun !
As your support staff, we are committed to working with ECA and helping to streamline paperwork, help meetings to be more efficient, and to respect your time. Please know that if you have questions, suggestions, or comments - we are always here to listen. Communication continues to be one of the most important factors in club success.
Gaston County ECA has a excellent Executive Board - your continued support of this group is greatly appreciated. By continuing to work together, building each other up, and supporting our members, 2011 is going to be a great year!
Warmest regards,
Pam Bryson, ECA Liaison
Linda Minges, Family & Consumer Science Agent
GASTON ECA SCHOLARSHIP
Gaston County ECA will be offering a $1,000 scholarship in January to current high school seniors, adults, and currently enrolled college students. There may be another scholarship if funds permit. Scholarship applications will be available at the Home Center in January. The submission deadline is Friday, April 9th.
DISTRICT ECA SCHOLARSHIP
District scholarship applications can be found in the 2010 ECA yearbook and also at the Lucile Tatum Center office. The scholarship is for $600 and the application is due to Pam Bryson no later than February 1st. The scholarship is for youth and adults.
PIE DAY
Date: Friday, January 21, 2011
11:30am - 1:30pm, Lucile Tatum Center
Cost: $3.00 (includes drinks, tasting of pies, and recipe booklet). Pre-registration is requested.
This is your invitation to a great event. If you like eating you'll love Pie Day. Please come out and join the ECA members for National Pie Tast'n Day.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GASTON COUNTY ECA
We wish everyone a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season.
The Lucile Tatum Center will be closed for holidays Friday, December 24th and Monday December 27th. We will also close on Friday, December 31st.
GASTON ECA SCHOLARSHIP
Gaston County ECA will be offering a $1,000 scholarship in January to current high school seniors, adults, and currently enrolled college students. There may be another scholarship if funds permit. Scholarship applications will be available at the Home Center in January. The submission deadline is Friday, April 9, 2011.
DISTRICT ECA SCHOLARSHIP
District scholarship applications can be found in the 2010 ECA yearbook and copies are also available at the Home Center office. The scholarship is for $600 and the application is due to Pam Bryson no later than February 1, 2011. The scholarship is for youth and adults.
ECA CHRISTMAS PARTY
Please come join us for the annual ECA Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 15th. This is a potluck luncheon at 11:30am. The 2011 officers will be installed after lunch. We will make a craft with the help of Margo Englehart and have craft demos.
HAPPY POTTERS’ NATIVITY SCENE RAFFLE
Happy Potters’ members are selling tickets for a raffle drawing for a ceramic nativity scene - 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. Tickets can be purchased from Pam or Happy Potter members. The drawing will be held at the ECA Christmas party. Part of the nativity can be viewed in the show case in the lobby and the other pieces are in the show case in the Ceramic Room.
STATE MEETING WINNERS
The following members items won ribbons at the State Meeting in October.
¨ 1st Place Sewing: home furnishings - Judy Potts
¨ 3rd Place Hand needlework: embroidery, etc. - Jackie Greene
¨ 1st Place Quilts: appliquéd machine - Kathy Andrews
¨ 1st Place Quilts: embroidery - Jackie Greene
¨ 1st Place Quilts: other techniques - Jackie Greene
¨ Honorable Mention Photography - Betty Willis
¨ Honorable Mention Poems - Margo Englehart
We wish everyone a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season.
The Lucile Tatum Center will be closed for holidays Friday, December 24th and Monday December 27th. We will also close on Friday, December 31st.
GASTON ECA SCHOLARSHIP
Gaston County ECA will be offering a $1,000 scholarship in January to current high school seniors, adults, and currently enrolled college students. There may be another scholarship if funds permit. Scholarship applications will be available at the Home Center in January. The submission deadline is Friday, April 9, 2011.
DISTRICT ECA SCHOLARSHIP
District scholarship applications can be found in the 2010 ECA yearbook and copies are also available at the Home Center office. The scholarship is for $600 and the application is due to Pam Bryson no later than February 1, 2011. The scholarship is for youth and adults.
ECA CHRISTMAS PARTY
Please come join us for the annual ECA Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 15th. This is a potluck luncheon at 11:30am. The 2011 officers will be installed after lunch. We will make a craft with the help of Margo Englehart and have craft demos.
HAPPY POTTERS’ NATIVITY SCENE RAFFLE
Happy Potters’ members are selling tickets for a raffle drawing for a ceramic nativity scene - 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. Tickets can be purchased from Pam or Happy Potter members. The drawing will be held at the ECA Christmas party. Part of the nativity can be viewed in the show case in the lobby and the other pieces are in the show case in the Ceramic Room.
STATE MEETING WINNERS
The following members items won ribbons at the State Meeting in October.
¨ 1st Place Sewing: home furnishings - Judy Potts
¨ 3rd Place Hand needlework: embroidery, etc. - Jackie Greene
¨ 1st Place Quilts: appliquéd machine - Kathy Andrews
¨ 1st Place Quilts: embroidery - Jackie Greene
¨ 1st Place Quilts: other techniques - Jackie Greene
¨ Honorable Mention Photography - Betty Willis
¨ Honorable Mention Poems - Margo Englehart
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Happy Safe Halloween!
School Supplies
Thank you ECA clubs for your donation of school supplies in September. The supplies helped the following schools: H. H. Beam Elementary, Tryon Elementary, N. Belmont School, Webb Street School, Lingerfelt Elementary and Rhyne Elementary School.
Medicine Bottles
Now is the time to bring in medicine bottles that have been collected for Samaritan Purse! Medicine bottles will be collected in the sewing room during October. As a reminder, labels must be removed and the bottles must be clear - we cannot accept white bottles that are opaque.
Happy Potters
Happy Potters members are selling raffle tickets to win a beautiful nativity scene - 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. Tickets can be purchased from Pam or Happy Potter members. Part of the nativity can be viewed in the show case in the lobbby and the other pieces in the show case in the Ceramic Room.
Happy Potters Meeting Date Change
Please note that the Happy Potters regular club meeting has been changed from Monday, October 11th to Monday, October 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the majority of club officers will be out of town on the regularly scheduled date.
2011 Membership Dues
Attention Club Presidents: 2011 membership dues are $15.00 this year and application forms are in your mailbox. Each member must complete the application when dues are paid. We would love new members and now the time to join. Come visit a club or two and see which one you would like to be a member of.
Thank you ECA clubs for your donation of school supplies in September. The supplies helped the following schools: H. H. Beam Elementary, Tryon Elementary, N. Belmont School, Webb Street School, Lingerfelt Elementary and Rhyne Elementary School.
Medicine Bottles
Now is the time to bring in medicine bottles that have been collected for Samaritan Purse! Medicine bottles will be collected in the sewing room during October. As a reminder, labels must be removed and the bottles must be clear - we cannot accept white bottles that are opaque.
Happy Potters
Happy Potters members are selling raffle tickets to win a beautiful nativity scene - 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00. Tickets can be purchased from Pam or Happy Potter members. Part of the nativity can be viewed in the show case in the lobbby and the other pieces in the show case in the Ceramic Room.
Happy Potters Meeting Date Change
Please note that the Happy Potters regular club meeting has been changed from Monday, October 11th to Monday, October 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the majority of club officers will be out of town on the regularly scheduled date.
2011 Membership Dues
Attention Club Presidents: 2011 membership dues are $15.00 this year and application forms are in your mailbox. Each member must complete the application when dues are paid. We would love new members and now the time to join. Come visit a club or two and see which one you would like to be a member of.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Welcome to the Fall Season with ECA
With Fall just around the corner, please join ECA for our planning of a new year of fun and interesting projects for the community. This is now the time to plan for 2011 and we would love to have new members to help us with some of your ideas. ECA will be celebrating 100 years soon and it is exciting looking back at all the things that ECA has done for the community. Club members please remember that on September 14th at 10am and September 21 at 6:30pm the agents Pam Bryson and Linda Minges will provide programs for clubs that will highlight historical events to be included in the state's celebration of 100 years. The program is entitled, "Looking Back at Gaston Co. ECA".
School Supplies
Also, for members and non-members ECA will be collecting school supplies in September. These supplies will be delivered by Pam Bryson or Linda J. to schools who are in need as suggest by the Central School Office.
4-H Super Summer
Thanks to members of the Happy Potters and Quiltmakers Clubs, Eca provided a new 4-H summer program entitled, "Artistic Creations". This 3-day program taught life skills (such as basic sewing, cooking, meal planning) through ceramics and sewing activities. Youth really enjoyed this program and learned a lot. This program could not have been successful without your help!
School Supplies
Also, for members and non-members ECA will be collecting school supplies in September. These supplies will be delivered by Pam Bryson or Linda J. to schools who are in need as suggest by the Central School Office.
4-H Super Summer
Thanks to members of the Happy Potters and Quiltmakers Clubs, Eca provided a new 4-H summer program entitled, "Artistic Creations". This 3-day program taught life skills (such as basic sewing, cooking, meal planning) through ceramics and sewing activities. Youth really enjoyed this program and learned a lot. This program could not have been successful without your help!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Happy Summer
Hope every one is having a delightful summer. At the Lucile Tatum Center, ECA is looking ahead to the Fall Programs. We hope that after summer vacation everyone will be ready to come take some wonderful classes and join one of our great clubs. We are already planning for Holiday Crafts on November 15th, Christmas Activities, Pie Day on January 21st and many other things. So keep your eyes open to this page so you don't miss anything great.
During the month of May due to the Director having surgery the Center will be closed on Friday, 8/13, 8/20, and 8/27.
LIVING HEALTHY PROGRAM
A 6-week course developed by Stanford University to help anyone who lives with ongoing healthy conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart and breathing problems. Learn to increase endurance, strength, and flexibility; use medications effectively; manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue and depression; solve problems and set goals; eat well.
Date: Monday’s, September 13th - October 18th (6 sessions)
Time: 1:30-4:00pm
Registration Fee: Free, but registration is required
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2010
How to register: Contact Sue Bugg - 704.922.2110
Location: Citizens Resource Center, Dallas
ECA APRONS
Twelve of the 20 ECA aprons with logo have been purchased and are now stored in the china cabinet. The aprons are beautiful and can be used by members doing ECA business in and outside the building. Please notify Pam if you are planning to use the aprons outside of the Center.
A very special thanks to the clubs that supported this project by donating funds: Bel-Heights, Gastonia, Happy Potters, Lucile Tatum ECA, Quiltmakers, and West Gastonia. ECA will be purchasing the additional eight aprons to complete the full order.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
GREETINGS FROM THE ECA LIAISON
Dear ECA members,
I hope this finds each of you well and enjoying the beauties of summer. July is a great time to be involved in a variety of classes and programs sponsored by ECA - just check the class schedule and you will find a variety of activities.
A very special thanks to some of our new instructors, such as Ana Boswell, Matt Psomadakis, and Teresa Chan. Please support these volunteer instructors by participating in the July classes or inviting someone to attend.
There have been many ECA members with recent illnesses and surgeries. As a reminder, be sure to share this information about your club members with Helen Rhyne, ECA Corresponding Secretary, or me so that it can be passed along to the entire organization.
As always, thanks for your continued commitment and support of ECA. Each individual member of ECA is such an important asset to the organization and our community. Your support is greatly appreciated and continues to be needed.
Have a wonderful summer!
Warmest Regards,
Pam Bryson, ECA Liaison
HOLIDAY CLOSING
Please note that the Lucile Tatum Center will be closed for Independence Day on Monday, July 5, 2010.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PLANNING SESSION
Dates: Wednesday, July 14 at 10:00am OR
Tuesday, July 20th - 7:00pm
Facilitator: Elaine Roux, retired Cooperative Extension agent
ECA members are asked to attend this planning session to plan for several holiday programs entitled, “Countdown to Christmas: A Look back from Charles Dickens to Betty Feezor & Beyond.” Copies of calendars, handouts, and other resources will be available to help create ideas.
The holiday programs will look back at holiday ideas presented years ago from Scrooge; Betty Freezor, local media icon; Duke Power; and NC Cooperative Extension Service. Many of the ideas presented were timeless and are still ideal for today’s families. Future programs in this series will revisit ideas for gifts, decorations, etc., of these past resources.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 2010
MEMBER UPDATE
County Council President
Shirley Ferguson, County Council President, is at home and continues to improve at home and is receiving therapy several times a week. She is able to walk and talk and even surprised us with a visit at the Home Center. Shirley cannot write so she is verbally thanking everyone who sent flowers, cards and prayers. Due to her stroke and therapy schedule, Shirley had to resign as County Council President. But don’t worry, Shirley is not giving up on ECA! Thank you, Shirley for all the hard work and support that you continue to provide to ECA .We love you Shirley.
Second Vice President
Second Vice President, Lois Merritt, has not been able to be as actively involved with ECA due to her husband, Brian, has been diagnosed with caner. Lois, we miss your smiling face and will continue thinking of you and your family.
Mt. Holly Club President
Minnie Devito, Mt. Holly Club President, has been very involved as a caretaker this year. She has been caring for her husband and ECA member, John, as well as her daughter, Mary. We miss seeing Minnie and John at ECA events and want you to know that we are always thinking of you both.
Quilting Tying Event
Wednesday, June 9th (1-4pm & 6pm - until ?)
As a result of a large quilt donation - 48 quilt tops and backing materials - your assistance is needed. ECA members and visitors are invited to join us for a “Quilting Tying Event” to tie quilts, which will be used for local shelters and community organizations. A very special thanks to the Quiltmakers ECA, who have been working hard to put the tops, batting and back together so the quilts will be ready to be tied. Please support ECA by join us this fun, social, community project.
Rada Products
Rada will have a price increase on several items beginning July 1st with their new catalog. An order will be placed on June 15th - please place orders with Pam Bryson or Lois Merritt no later than June 15th. As a reminder, the Rada sales helps our organization, so be sure to tell your friends and family about Rada products.
Scholarship recipIents
Thanks to the Scholarship committee, two winners have been selected to receive ECA Gaston County scholarships. The recipients are: $1,000 scholarship - Casey Lutz, Hunter Huss High and the $500 scholarship - Melissa Hawkins, East Gaston High School. Each student will receive a check sent to the college she will attend.
The safe & easy way to preserve foods
Monday, June 14 - 6:00 - 8:30 PM
(Lucile Tatum Center)
Registration Fee: $5.00 (due by June 7th)
How to register: Contact the NC Cooperative Extension - Sue Bugg at 704.922.2110
This program provides extensive information on how to safely preserve foods by home canning. Demonstrations are provided on water-bath canning, pressure canning, pickling, and making jams/jellies. Participants receive a preservation booklet, which includes information on canning, pickling, jams/jellies, freezing, and drying techniques.
HEALTH INSPECTION
On May 18th the kitchen received a food safety inspection score of 99, which includes the two points from Serv Safe. We received the following deductions:
· Oven/stove, refrigerator and dish sink are not NSF approved.
· Repair shelving under cabinet area under two compartment sink near dish machine (work order has been issued).
· Tightly secure loose corner/edge of wall paper in men’s restroom (work order has been issued).
The deductions were not a result of anything that members had control over. You are doing a good job - keep up the excellent work!
County Council President
Shirley Ferguson, County Council President, is at home and continues to improve at home and is receiving therapy several times a week. She is able to walk and talk and even surprised us with a visit at the Home Center. Shirley cannot write so she is verbally thanking everyone who sent flowers, cards and prayers. Due to her stroke and therapy schedule, Shirley had to resign as County Council President. But don’t worry, Shirley is not giving up on ECA! Thank you, Shirley for all the hard work and support that you continue to provide to ECA .We love you Shirley.
Second Vice President
Second Vice President, Lois Merritt, has not been able to be as actively involved with ECA due to her husband, Brian, has been diagnosed with caner. Lois, we miss your smiling face and will continue thinking of you and your family.
Mt. Holly Club President
Minnie Devito, Mt. Holly Club President, has been very involved as a caretaker this year. She has been caring for her husband and ECA member, John, as well as her daughter, Mary. We miss seeing Minnie and John at ECA events and want you to know that we are always thinking of you both.
Quilting Tying Event
Wednesday, June 9th (1-4pm & 6pm - until ?)
As a result of a large quilt donation - 48 quilt tops and backing materials - your assistance is needed. ECA members and visitors are invited to join us for a “Quilting Tying Event” to tie quilts, which will be used for local shelters and community organizations. A very special thanks to the Quiltmakers ECA, who have been working hard to put the tops, batting and back together so the quilts will be ready to be tied. Please support ECA by join us this fun, social, community project.
Rada Products
Rada will have a price increase on several items beginning July 1st with their new catalog. An order will be placed on June 15th - please place orders with Pam Bryson or Lois Merritt no later than June 15th. As a reminder, the Rada sales helps our organization, so be sure to tell your friends and family about Rada products.
Scholarship recipIents
Thanks to the Scholarship committee, two winners have been selected to receive ECA Gaston County scholarships. The recipients are: $1,000 scholarship - Casey Lutz, Hunter Huss High and the $500 scholarship - Melissa Hawkins, East Gaston High School. Each student will receive a check sent to the college she will attend.
The safe & easy way to preserve foods
Monday, June 14 - 6:00 - 8:30 PM
(Lucile Tatum Center)
Registration Fee: $5.00 (due by June 7th)
How to register: Contact the NC Cooperative Extension - Sue Bugg at 704.922.2110
This program provides extensive information on how to safely preserve foods by home canning. Demonstrations are provided on water-bath canning, pressure canning, pickling, and making jams/jellies. Participants receive a preservation booklet, which includes information on canning, pickling, jams/jellies, freezing, and drying techniques.
HEALTH INSPECTION
On May 18th the kitchen received a food safety inspection score of 99, which includes the two points from Serv Safe. We received the following deductions:
· Oven/stove, refrigerator and dish sink are not NSF approved.
· Repair shelving under cabinet area under two compartment sink near dish machine (work order has been issued).
· Tightly secure loose corner/edge of wall paper in men’s restroom (work order has been issued).
The deductions were not a result of anything that members had control over. You are doing a good job - keep up the excellent work!
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