Extension Education Clubs and Greenwood Fall Festival

Wise County Extension Education Clubs were represented at the annual (Texas Extension Education Association) State Convention in Waco, September 15-16 by Linda Hood, Gerry Galloway, Feliberto and Rosa Martinez, and Dixie Range of the Greenwood Extension Education Club. ‘The Open Heart of Texas’ was the theme of the two day conference.

Pictured from left to right is Ola Culwell presenting the Honor Roll of Counties Award to:  Dixie Range, Gerry Galloway, Feliberto Martinez, Rosa Martinez and Linda Hood.

The Greenwood Club was named as District 3’s Outstanding County during the Honor Roll of Counties report. The Honor Roll of Counties reflects the volunteer work that clubs have done in their community service projects during the past year.

Wise County Extension Education members will also have representation on the State Board with the installation of Dixie Range as the District 3 Director.  Dixie will serve as the link between the twenty-four District 3 counties, the State TEEA Board, and AgriLife Extension.

TEEA members also attended workshops, education programs, and AgriLife programs at the Waco Convention Center which will be shared with TEEA Clubs and counties. The group's mission is to work with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to strengthen and enrich families through educational programs, leadership development and community service.

The new year for Extension Education clubs begins soon and new members are welcome. Clubs currently formed are in the community of Greenwood. As an EE member you make new friends, participate in fun, fellowship and educational programs.

The first activity for the new TEEA year is the Greenwood Fall Festival which is scheduled for Saturday, October 10 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Everyone is invited to enjoy a parade beginning at 10:00 am and immediately following the parade, handcrafted arts and craft booths will be open. Featured activities will be children’s train rides, food and game booths and door prizes.  Booth space is available for $10 by contacting Gerry Galloway at 940/466-7997 or Linda Hood at 940/627-7597.

For those unsure of finding Greenwood, it is a short, scenic drive out of Decatur on Highway 51 North for 10 miles to FM 1204, turn left and travel approximately five miles into the community of Greenwood.