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Cannon County FCE Clubs
What is FCE?
More than 8,000 Tennessee homemakers are part of the unique organization called "FCE" - Family and Community Education Clubs. We have around 35 current FCE members in Cannon County. County members join their local club, Cannon County group, Central Region and Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education www.tafce.org. It is optional to become a national member.
Formerly known as Home Demonstration Clubs or Extension Homemakers, Family and Community Education Clubs are part of a voluntary educational program designed to meet needs and interests of Tennessee homemakers.
Groups of homemakers meet on a regular basis, usually once a month, to participate in a variety of educational and social experiences. The leader lesson is an example of one of the educational programs. Just a few of the topics for our leader lessons include: human relationships, nutrition, food/cooking, health, child development, management of family resources, clothing selection and care, and home furnishings. Members are encouraged to share their knowledge, experiences, and talents too. That is what makes it fun!
Mission
The mission of the National Association for Family and Community Education www.nafce.org is to strengthen individuals and families through: continuing education, leadership development, and community service.
In cooperation with the Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture, and the State Land Grant Universities, NAFCE provides leadership for issues that are critical to the economic, social, and environmental progress of Americans.
Objectives
For more than 75 years a network of friends in communities across the state has shared a common goal:
- To learn through shared experience.
- To improve home and community life.
- To strengthen adult education.
- To promote projects that enhance family and community life
Through our rich history, we have grown from small community clubs to a worldwide network focused on growth through education. How To Get Involoved
To learn more about how you can become a member of Tennessee Family and Community Education Clubs, contact your local University of Tennessee Extension Office. The University of Tennessee and Family and Community Education Clubs do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, citizenship or any other classification protected by law.
Location and Dates for Cannon County's FCE Clubs
Friends and Neighbors FCE Club
at the Cannon County Senior Center
on first Mondays at 6:30 p.m. |
Readyville FCE Club
at club members' homes
on third Tuesdays at 12 noon |
For More Information
To learn more about the Cannon County FCE Clubs, please contact:
Carla Y. Bush
University of Tennessee, Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Sciences
614 Lehman Street
Woodbury, TN 37190
Phone: 615-563-2554
Fax: 615-563-1285
E-mail:cybush@utk.edu |
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