Eastern Region FCE

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Welcome

Welcome to TAFCE, Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education Clubs.

THE MISSION OF TAFCE is to strengthen the home and community by improving the quality of life of individuals and families through continuing education, leadership development, and community service.

Under the guidance of the NAFCE (National Association for Family and Community Education), local FCE clubs throughout the state of Tennessee are divided into three regions: western, central and eastern. Educational materials are created and utilized to strengthen knowledge and expertise. Resources are provided to develop leadership skills, enabling people to make a difference. Ultimately, FCE strives to make our homes and communities a better place in which to live!

For more information about Family and Consumer Education in your county, visit our County Offices page to find your local UT Extension Office.


County Due Dates to Region

February 1Heart of FCE due to Region President
February 1Spirit of FCL Nominees to Region President
February 1State Projects due to Region VP of Programs
February 11Spring FCL applications due to Region VP of Policy
February 15TAFCE Scholarship due to VP of Programs
April 1Environmental Reports due to Region Action Chair
April 15Scholarship application due to Region Education Chair
June 1Certified Volunteer Units due to Region VP of Policy

June 1
50 Year Member due to Region VP of Programs
July 1Best of the Best due to Region VP of Policy

July 1
FCL Applications due to Region VP of Policy
July 1Creative Writing due to Region Education Chair
August 1TAFCE Officer Nomination due to TAFCE VP of Programs
September 1Cultural Arts Winner List due to Regional Chair
September 1Fashion Revue Winner List due to Regional Chair
September 1Regional Officer Nominations due to Regional VP of Programs
October 1Dues due to Regional Treasurer
November 1Grant Applications due to Region President

2026 Regional Meeting Dates

January 5Board Meeting via Zoom
April 1Spring Newsletter (articles due 03/15)
April 7-8FCL Training at Comfort Suites in Lebanon
April 13Board Meeting at Bledsoe County Extension Office
April 21Spring Event in Gatlinburg
July 1Summer Newsletter (articles due 06/15)
July 6Board Meeting at Union County Extension Office
August
11-12
FCL Training at Comfort Suites in Lebanon
September 15FCE Day at the Tennessee Valley Fair in the Jacobs Building
September 22Fall Conference in Roane County
October 1Fall Newsletter (articles due 9/15)
October 5Board Meeting in McMinn County Extension Office
November
15-18
State Conference in Gatlinburg
December 15Winter Newsletter (articles due 12/1)

Eastern Region FCE Officers

President
Martti Agler

Sevier County
President Elect
VP Programs
Leslie Sharpe
VP Public Policy
Ella Parker
McMinn County
Secretary
Joni Witherite
Treasurer
Patricia Malbrough
Monroe County
Action Chair
Rebecca Burnette

Cultural Arts Chair
Barbara Mills
Education Chair
Fashion Revue Chair
Tammye Miller
Monroe County

Agent Advisors

Heather Kyle Profile Page
Heather Kyle
Ext Program Leader I, Eastern Region Office
Responsible Area(s)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Meagen Yvonne Brown Profile Page
Meagen Yvonne Brown
Extension Agent III, Meigs County
Responsible Area(s)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Megan Shelton Profile Page
Megan Shelton
Extension Agent I, Sullivan County
Responsible Area(s)
Family and Consumer Sciences

President’s Agent

Kaysie Elizabeth Adkins Profile Page
Kaysie Elizabeth Adkins
Extension Agent I, Sevier County
Responsible Area(s)
Family and Consumer Sciences