March/April 2020
Strengthening Oklahoma Families
Pottawatomie County
Vision 2025 Survey
As our county continues to see population growth over the next 5 years we would like to identify priority areas to focus decision-making efforts.
This is a very brief survey and is only intended to help guide next steps.
Please take a moment to complete this community survey.
Tips to prepare for spring storm season
If there is one thing Oklahomans know about, it is the importance of being prepared for storm season. While we can experience storms throughout the year, springtime is when things start to ramp up.
2020 Census Invitations
Arrive March 12-20
Ninety-five percent or about 143 million households
in the country will receive an initial invitation to respond to the
2020 Census in their mailboxes between March 12 and 20.

BE COUNTED! 
It Matters to Rural Oklahoma!
May 3-9, 2020
OHCE WEEK
Community Service Project
Plastic Bag Mats for Homeless
County Project Day Slated for May 9th
Location TBA   
More Details presented at Spring County Council
 

County Council Meeting
April Showers Bring May Flowers!

April 4, 2020
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Sharon Baptist Church
19002 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK
Enter on the Northeast Corner at the back of church
 
Style Show: Corsage—any medium
This is a brunch meeting
(no kitchen access)

*Please stay aware—given the current state of public health this meeting may be rescheduled *
OHCE Educational Event
MAY 1, 2020
10:00am - 2:00pm
Seminole County Extension Office
12827 NS 3650, Wewoka
 
$10 registration by April 14, 2020
Includes lunch and afternoon make over
 
What to Expect When Aging
Family Substance Abuse
Dairy in Your Day  

One of our OHCE members has received a large donation of Harddanger Needlework supplies.
If you are interested please contact the Extension Office.
Here's the good news: acts of kindness can be anonymous or visible, spontaneous or planned, and can be as simple as giving a compliment or opening a door for someone. So let’s all take action today! Here are a few ideas to get you started!

1. Pay it Backward: buy coffee for the person behind you in line.
2. Compliment your boss on something they have done to help you grow.
3. Let someone go in front of you in line who only has a few items.
4. Post inspirational sticky notes around your
neighborhood, office, school, etc.
5. Leave a gas gift card at a gas pump.
6. Leave unused coupons next to corresponding products in the grocery store.
7. Place a positive body image notes in jean pockets at a department store.
8. Smile at five strangers.
9. Send a gratitude email to a coworker who
deserves more recognition.
10. While you’re out, compliment a parent on how well-behaved their child is.
11. Write your partner a list of things you love about them.
12. Take flowers or treats to the nurses’ station at your nearest hospital/nursing home.
13. When you hear that discouraging voice in your head, tell yourself something positive — you
deserve kindness too!
Contact the Extension Office at 273-7683

Family & Consumer Sciences helps communities,
 families, youth and individuals address issues of health, wealth and well-being through research-based Extension education and programs that are proven to work.

Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments cooperating. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a veteran, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.