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Toronto Home Economics Association
THEA, established on May 13, 1938, has a number of objects including promoting the well-being of individuals and families, acquiring and disseminating knowledge of common professional interest, promoting high professional standards, and striving for increased recognition of all facets of the Home Economics profession. Membership benefits include: professional development by attending meetings offered 4-5 times/year; networking opportunities to make new contacts in all areas of Home Economics; quarterly newsletters featuring a Calendar of Events, Member News, What’s New, and an Info Corner; comprehensive annual membership directory illustrating the diverse nature of Home Economics and THEA; and employment opportunities.
THEA sponsors an award for distinguished service to the Home Economics profession, establishes an award with Ryerson University’s Food and Nutrition program, raises money for, and volunteers with, many charities, and provides career development insight. In addition, members receive email updates and meeting announcements. Contact Ruth McDonald at
ruth.mcdonald280@gmail.com or info.thea@yahoo.ca.
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THEA sponsors an award for distinguished service to the Home Economics profession, establishes an award with Ryerson University’s Food and Nutrition program, raises money for, and volunteers with, many charities, and provides career development insight. In addition, members receive email updates and meeting announcements. Contact Ruth McDonald at
ruth.mcdonald280@gmail.com or info.thea@yahoo.ca.
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Quinte Home Economics Association
QHEA has been active in the Quinte area for more than 30 years. Meetings are held the third Monday of the month from February to May and September to December. Meetings have both a professional and social networking focus. Monthly programs have included local tours (e.g. museums), participation in a ‘mini’ cooking class (e.g. making chocolates, appetizers) a variety of guest speakers from lawyers, financial counsellors, a midwife, as well as a ‘make-and-take’ event when members share of their own expertise and talent. The Christmas silent auction, bus trips, and other ‘one-of-a-kind’ special events are fundraisers that help support our local and international projects and fund scholarships for students entering Home Economics-Family Studies related programs in post-secondary educational institutions. Membership is open to professional Home Economists as well as individuals who support the goals of QHEA.
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London Home Economics Association
LHEA boasts approximately 45 members consisting of retired as well as active career Home Economists in a variety of work settings. Our goal is to provide our members with professional development and networking opportunities while maintaining a sense of community responsibility. Informative bi-monthly newsletters cover upcoming and local events, articles of interest to Home Economists and membership profiles. LHEA also sponsors an annual award for undergraduate students in the field of Home Economics at Brescia University College.
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Ottawa Home Economics Association
Ottawa HEA celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2012. Membership remains at approximately 50 with a few new or returning members welcomed in recent years. A relaxed structure is designed to simplify operations. The Executive includes a Treasurer, Membership Chair, Newsletter Coordinator, Scholarship Chair and Branch Liaison to OHEA. Meetings are held at least 4 times / year, with emphasis on professional development, current topics and social contact. Each meeting is organized by a different member(s ) to appeal to varied interests. Projects, designed to meet community needs are encouraged and enjoyed.
For 14 years, a small annual sewing bee has yielded about 200 warm fleece hats for donation to Ottawa shelters for men, women and children. Ottawa HEA offers two annual $500.00 scholarships. One award goes to a former Ottawa student studying at Brescia University College, London. Another award goes to a student at Ryerson’s School of Nutrition, whose performance in the FNP 300 (Nutrition Communication: Theory/Practice) demonstrated academic excellence via professional presentation and development of a social media campaign.
For 14 years, a small annual sewing bee has yielded about 200 warm fleece hats for donation to Ottawa shelters for men, women and children. Ottawa HEA offers two annual $500.00 scholarships. One award goes to a former Ottawa student studying at Brescia University College, London. Another award goes to a student at Ryerson’s School of Nutrition, whose performance in the FNP 300 (Nutrition Communication: Theory/Practice) demonstrated academic excellence via professional presentation and development of a social media campaign.
We marked World Home Economics Day on March 20th with Guest speaker Helen Hirsch Spence ‘Reframing the "Ageing" Conversation: How Ageism Affects Us All.’ As a retired school Principal, Helen’s social enterprise, the Top Sixty Over Sixty, offers a positive spin on ageing as she offers to fill local employment vacancies with experienced retirees. Elaine Silverthorn, PHEc., organized this meeting.
April Programme at Re4m
On Wednesday, April 10th, 10 of us enjoyed an interesting hands-on workshop at Re4m -an entrepreneurial company owned and operated by a young woman, Heather Jeffery. She uses reclaimed materials from the community to design and build beautiful storefronts, interior furnishings and products. We started our morning with coffee and snacks, in the shop, where Heather gave us a short educational talk on sustainability and the history of the company. We had many questions which Heather very amicably answered for us.
The highlight of the 2 hours was the opportunity to use reclaimed materials to make our own project to take home. We had been given 3 project choices that Heather had prepared materials for. Most of us worked on a simple wooden board sign with an optional rope. The hanging sign has dowels or hooks to store small items. Heather personalized each board with wooden words, or messages of our choice laser-cut. One member chose a coffee sack mounted on a wooden board to be used as wall art. Our pride beams in the photo! We ended our day with a lovely lunch at nearby Allo Mon Coco restaurant in Billing’s Bridge Mall. For more info visit the website www.re4m.ca.
Submitted by Betty Young
April Programme at Re4m
On Wednesday, April 10th, 10 of us enjoyed an interesting hands-on workshop at Re4m -an entrepreneurial company owned and operated by a young woman, Heather Jeffery. She uses reclaimed materials from the community to design and build beautiful storefronts, interior furnishings and products. We started our morning with coffee and snacks, in the shop, where Heather gave us a short educational talk on sustainability and the history of the company. We had many questions which Heather very amicably answered for us.
The highlight of the 2 hours was the opportunity to use reclaimed materials to make our own project to take home. We had been given 3 project choices that Heather had prepared materials for. Most of us worked on a simple wooden board sign with an optional rope. The hanging sign has dowels or hooks to store small items. Heather personalized each board with wooden words, or messages of our choice laser-cut. One member chose a coffee sack mounted on a wooden board to be used as wall art. Our pride beams in the photo! We ended our day with a lovely lunch at nearby Allo Mon Coco restaurant in Billing’s Bridge Mall. For more info visit the website www.re4m.ca.
Submitted by Betty Young
Waterloo-Wellington Home Economics Association
A dynamic group of professionals that meets three to four times per year with peers and students interested in Home Economics. Programs move between Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo for our members’ convenience. WWHEA responds to issues within the region and networks with similar professional groups and the University of Guelph to provide up-to-date information and trends for our members. In addition, members receive a membership directory, meeting announcements and e-mail updates.
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Hamilton Home Economics Association
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Niagara Region Home Economics Association
Approximately 30 members meet four times a year with varied programs providing professional updating and social networking. A newsletter (e-mailed when feasible) is issued before each meeting. Fundraising provides a scholarship awarded annually to a high school student entering a Home Economics-related program. We assist selected local family-centred community agencies.
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