2026 KEHA Leadership Academy – KEHA members are encouraged to apply for the third KEHA Leadership Academy, March 4-6, 2026! This leadership training will benefit the individual as well as county and area programs. Applications are due to the Area President by Oct. 1, 2025. The Area will select up to two nominees and one alternate by Nov. 1, 2025. Additional information, the application form, and fliers are available online at https://bit.ly/KEHALeadershipAcademy. Share the news with the following QR code, or use the KEHA featured story!

Last Call for VSU Reports – Volunteer Service Unit (VSU) reports were due Sept. 15 to KEHA State Leadership Development Chairperson Cyndy Humble at HumbleC@msn.com. If you missed the deadline, please turn them in as soon as possible. See https://keha.ca.uky.edu/content/impacts for details. Thank you to everyone who has submitted reports this year!

2026 KEHA State Meeting Room Block Open Now – Next year’s KEHA State Meeting will take place May 12-14, 2026, at Hyatt Regency in Lexington. The theme is “Hooray!! KEHA!” and Bluegrass Area is the host. Reserve your hotel room now in the KEHA group block! Find details at https://keha.ca.uky.edu/content/state-meeting-information.

YOU Could Speak at State Meeting! – The call for session proposals at the 2026 State Meeting is now online. Homemakers who have a topic to share are encouraged to submit a proposal. The form is due Oct. 15 to First Vice President Ann Porter at alport1941@gmail.com and copy k.may@uky.edu. Details and a fillable form are at https://keha.ca.uky.edu/content/state-meeting-information.

KEHA Week Materials Available Now – Now is the time to start planning for KEHA Week Oct. 12-18, 2025. Refreshed materials following the theme Stitched Together: A Plan for the Future, are available now at https://keha.ca.uky.edu/celebrate-keha-week. This theme aligns with the new KEHA presidential Program of Work. The KEHA Week online digital resource kit includes a planning worksheet, sample proclamation, milestone journal, membership gift certificate, social media graphics, and more. It is also a great time to start your county membership drive and dues collection.

New Merchandise/Marketing Items – KEHA has new branded merchandise available for purchase. Several new items in a range of prices are available including an apron, stainless steel tumbler, travel first aid kit, and fold-up fan. Prices of several of the older items have been reduced to clear inventory. Contact 1^st Vice President Martha Colley to check availability before placing an order. View items and find the order form and contact information at https://keha.ca.uky.edu/marketing-items.

Nominations Sought for Kentucky Master Farm Homemakers Guild – The Kentucky Master Farm Homemakers Guild is dedicated to honoring farm women and promoting agriculture in Kentucky. The Guild is currently accepting membership nominations from all Extension areas. A person recognized as a Kentucky Master Farm Homemaker:

• Is a member in good standing of the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association and has been a member at least three years (mailbox members are eligible);
• Is a farm woman who owns a working farm and is included in the labor and/or management of the farm;
• Derives a percentage of the family income from the farm operation;
• Is knowledgeable and supportive of the Cooperative Extension Service;
• Gives unselfish service to her family, community, state, and nation; and
• Is nominated from the club, county and/or district where KEHA membership is held.

The County Info Sheet and details regarding the new member selection process are available on the Master Farm Homemakers Guild web page. County nominees should complete and submit the County Information form by Nov. 15.

Dates to Remember

• Sept. 15 – Due date for area VSU reports via paper forms.
• Oct. 12-18 – KEHA Week 2025
• Oct. 15 – Deadline for submitting session proposals for the 2025 KEHA State Meeting.
• October 31 – Due date to send Area KEHA Officer Directories to the KEHA President and State Advisor (Appendix pages 12-13).
• Nov. 15 – Due date to nominate new members for the Master Farm Homemakers Guild.
• Nov. 15 – Due date for 990N (e-postcard) or 990 tax return for 501(c)(3) groups with a fiscal year ending June 30.
• Dec. 15 – County dues due to the KEHA State Treasurer and Area Treasurer (use remittance form found in the KEHA Manual Appendix page 18). Please send remittance to Patsy Kinman, KEHA Treasurer, 310 Falmouth St., Williamstown, KY 41097.