The Surprise Extension Homemakers met Jan. 16 in the home of Loretta Kretchmar to plan its hostesses and lesson leaders for the 2020 year.

Members selected their major projects as supporting Kingfi sher County 4-H with an award at the achievement banquet, Pennies for Friendship (which is a worldwide project), support the distressed women’s home in Enid, support the Hennessey Care Center with money to help buy candy for the trick or treaters and also a twice a year effort to get prizes for the bingo games.

Irene George, president, led the flag salute and Homemaker’s Creed.

The members answered roll call with “An Obstacle That I Have Overcome.”

“Productive Pruning” was the devotion led by Pansy Wheeler. Members completed their Points of Excellence report with the secretary, Linda Caldwell.

“How to Overcome Obstacles” was the lesson led by Loretta Kretchmar.

The group discussed having a positive environment, giving and earning respect, listening, setting goals, plus managing time and stress.

The club will meet in February at the home of Pansy Wheeler to learn how to plan a funeral.