TEEA Conference Results

Seven Wise County Extension Education members represented Wise County at the District 3 TEEA Conference Tuesday, April 16 in Mineral Wells. Those attending were Dixie Range, Rosa Martinez, Gerry Galloway, Janice Millican, Bobbie Ashley, Marilynn Collins and Linda Hood.   Activities focused on a speaker, silent auctions, and a cultural arts contest. Carol Clark Montgomery director of Clark Gardens shared the history and information on Clark Gardens which is located just outside Mineral Wells.

The purpose of the cultural arts contest is to establish a broader understanding and awareness of arts and to envision individual growth, inspiration, and enrichment through participation in varied forms of art.  Wise County winners included: Marilynn Collins-1^st with her Christmas Table Topper. As a result of her win, Marilynn will be representing Wise County at the State Cultural Arts competition in September.  She also received  2^nd place with her Quilt larger than 50X70, and 2^nd in the miscellaneous category with placemats. Gerry Galloway- 2^nd place in the Garments and Accessories-handmade category with her machine embroidery pocket purse and Janice Millican received 3^rd place in the Holiday Decoration category with her patriotic wreath.

The mission of the Texas Extension Education Association is to work with Texas AgriLife Extension Service to strengthen and enrich families through educational programs, leadership development and community service. Membership is open to adult Wise County residents regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or nationality. You are encouraged to visit the Greenwood Extension Education Club in the community of Greenwood as they meet every fourth Friday, 11 am at the Greenwood Fire Hall.

For more information on the Texas Extension Education Association, call the Extension office at 627-3341.