Emblem . In a statewide contest, members submitted entries for a new emblem. The winning entry from Virginia Buffkin of Columbus County was adopted at State Council 2000. Colors . Green and Gold History . The North Carolina Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs was organized at State College, Raleigh, in 1920. At the State Council meeting held in 1958, this name was changed to the North Carolina Organization of Home Demonstration Clubs. The State Council of Home Demonstration Clubs of North Carolina was organized at State College, Raleigh in 1940. In 1966, these two organizations were merged with the name, The North Carolina Extension Homemakers Association. In 1974, The North Carolina Extension Homemakers Association was incorporated. At State Council held in 1992, the North Carolina Extension Homemakers Association, Inc. defeated a proposed name change to comply with the national association. In 1999, at the National Association of Family and Community Education Conference in Kona, Hawaii, The North Carolina Extension Homemakers Council submitted a letter of intent to disaffiliate with the national association. At the State Council held in Raleigh that year, the name was changed to North Carolina Extension & Community Association, Inc. In 2007, a Strategic Planning Team was appointed to take an in-depth look at NCECA and assess the direction and future by asking some really hard questions to help NCECA to become a better organization – to focus its energy and change its direction in response to our changing society. In 2008, a historic vote was taken at State Council in Fayetteville. The name remained North Carolina Extension & Community Association, Inc. but a renewal of the organization was implemented, moving the organization from an old leadership model of “manage and control” to a new model that motivates and embraces change enabling ECA to become a web of influence that is relevant to FCS and NCCE. 2020 GI 1 Collect The Collect used by NCECA, Inc. was written by Mary Stewart of Longmont, Colorado, in 1904 as a personal prayer without any organization in mind. The prayer was published under the title, A Collect for Club Women, because Miss Stewart felt that “women working together with wide interests for large ends was a new thing under the sun and that perhaps they had a need for special petition and meditation of their own.” This proved to be true, for the Collect has found its way about the world, wherever English-speaking women work together. The Collect was first printed as an obscure paragraph in The Delineator, a nationally popular woman’s magazine that is no longer published. Later it appeared on wall cards. The first women’s organization to use the Collect and to print it in yearbooks was the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. In 1919, Miss Stewart helped organize the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, and her Collect is treasured by this organization. Since then, the Collect has been reprinted in many forms, in many lands, in countless yearbooks or many national organizations. In 1941, Miss Stewart wrote, “In these days of world-wide war, our prayers must seek a spiritual oneness big enough to comprehend the talents and energies of divergent state and peoples . Indeed, we have need to grow calm, serene and gentle if in these dire days our judgments would be generous.” Mary Stewart died in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 1, 1943, but her Collect lives on in the hearts and lives of women throughout the world. Keep us, oh God, from pettiness; Let us be large in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done with faultfinding and leave off self-seeking, May we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face Without self-pity and prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous. Let us take time for all things; Make us grow calm, serene and gentle. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, Straightforward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize it is the little things that create differences, That in the big things of life we are at one. An may be strive to touch and to know the great, common human heart of us all, And, oh Lord God, let us forget not to be kind! 2020 GI 2 Extension & Community Association, Inc. Installation Service Installer: Today, we convene to recognize some outstanding officers and leaders of the North Carolina Extension & Community Association. Some of you have carried the ECA ideals for the past year, while others will go forward in (year). Would the (year) officers come forward so they may be presented to the membership? As newly elected officers, the membership of this organization has placed their faith in your loyalty and leadership ability to make wise decisions for the future of the organization. Will you assume this responsibility with vigor, enthusiasm, and high hopes and dreams for the future? Officers: Yes, we will. Installer: As president, may I present (president’s name). You have been elected to the highest office in the association. It is one of great responsibility and will require your utmost attention. The membership will look to you for guidance, fairness, and good judgment as the association continues to move forward. Choose wisely your goals for the fulfillment of these goals will be your legacy to the association. Do you accept these responsibilities? President: Yes, I do. Installer: (president-elect’s name), as president-elect, you will assist the president in all phases of the responsibility as requested. In the absence of the president, you will assume the responsibilities of that office. It is your duty to work closely with the president to keep and build a strong association. Do you accept these responsibilities? President-elect: Yes, I do. Installer: (names of state vice-presidents from each district) As state vice-president representing your respective district, it is your duty to assist the president and president-elect with their duties in building a strong association by serving as the main line of communication the state and your district. In addition, you will fulfill the duties of one of the following areas of responsibility: Records, Finance & Membership, Public Relations, Reports & Recognition and Community Service. Do you accept these responsibilities as state vice- president? Vice-presidents: Yes, we do. Installer: To the new past president, (past president’s name). It is your responsibility to share your wealth of knowledge with the new leadership team. You should assist the president in all matters. In addition, you chair the Nominating Committee and Scholarship Committee. Do you agree to assume these responsibilities? Past President: Yes, I do. Installer: May I present (Appointed Treasurer’s name) as Appointed Treasurer, (Appointed newsletter editor’s name) as Appointed Editor of the organization’s newsletter and (Appointed Parliamentarian’s name) as Appointed Parliamentarian. They will serve as ex-officio members of the leadership team. Do you promise to fulfill the duties of your offices . that of keeping the financial records and transactions, of editing the newsletter and of advising the Leadership Team in all matters of parliamentary law? 2020 GI 3 Appointed Treasurer, Appointed Editor & Appointed Parliamentarian: Yes, we do. Installer: Will (state association advisor’s name) please step forward? As a token of the partnership established by the North Carolina Extension & Community Association and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, will you agree to serve as ex-officio member of the leadership team? It is your responsibility to advise and counsel the Leadership Team concerning the goals and objectives of both organizations. Through these efforts, do you promise to work toward enhancing the quality of life for citizens of North Carolina? Association Advisor: Yes, I do. Installer: Extension & Community Association members, these are your (year) officers. Without your support, cooperation, loyalty, and participation, they cannot do their jobs. I challenge you today to go forth with inspiration and enthusiasm. May you have the success and joy that comes from the knowledge of great accomplishments. Please indicate your support of these officers and the North Carolina Extension & Community Association by your applause. Thank you. 2020 GI 4 Education Scholarship Fund Jane S. McKimmon, Estelle T. Smith, and Dazelle P. Lowe The Jane S. McKimmon, Estelle T. Smith, and Dazelle P. Lowe Loan Funds were established by the North Carolina Association of Extension Home Economists and the North Carolina Extension Homemakers Association as a tribute to three pioneers in home economics Extension work. In 1977, the principal from these funds was invested to provide scholarships for college students. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist students in obtaining a college education in any field of study, with priority given to a degree in family and consumer sciences. Scholarship Guidelines 1. Definition of Scholarship Applicant: a. Youth - an individual currently in the senior year of high school or currently in college having completed high school without a break in his/her formal education. b. Adult - an individual who has completed high school and has had a break in his/her formal education and wishes to further his/her education. 2. Scholarship Information: a. Each of the NCECA, Inc. districts will receive money for two (2) $600 scholarships, one youth and one adult. If no adult application is received, two youth scholarships may be awarded; or if no youth application is received, two adults scholarships may be awarded. b. All applicants must be North Carolina residents and planning to attend a North Carolina accredited college, community college, or technical institute the following fall term. Studies must be beyond the high school level. c. Applicants must submit a completed North Carolina Extension & Community Association, Inc.