Wood County Extension Service

The mission of the West Virginia University Extension Service is to form learning partnerships with the people of West Virginia to enable them to improve their lives and communities.

To these partnerships, we bring useful research- and experience-based knowledge that facilitates critical thinking and skill development.

What's in CEOS for you? LEARNING TO: • FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF (increase self esteem and self worth) • ACCEPT CHANGES • MAKE GOOD DECISIONS • BECOME LEADERS IN YOUR HOME AND COMMUNITY • BE PROUD OF YOUR HERITAGE SERVICE AND FELLOWSHIP: • CONTINUING EDUCATION • FAMILY • MARKETING AND MEMBERSHIP • BREAST CANCER AWARENESS • CULTURAL ARTS • TOURS, CAMPS, CONFERENCE, AND WORKSHOPS EDUCATION: In CEOS clubs you learn through study topics such as: • Computers, Computers, Computers • Famous Women of WV • Traditions continue through basketry • Grandparents raising grandchildren • "Just a little sugar" Diabetes and you • Clash or coordinate? Understanding personality styles • Exploring the roots of CEOS • Talking with your doctor • Refrigerator and freezer safety • Skin cancer • Prostate cancer • Preventing youth violence WV CEOS

PURPOSE OF CEOS CLUBS The primary purpose of CEOS clubs is education. The basis for its existence is the desire of people to improve the quality of their living, to find and live the "good life", to inspire families and individual citizens to make life long learning a great adventure as they advance toward enriched living in the home and in the enlarged community. Other purposes are to further strengthen, develop, coordinate, and extend adult education and to improve the quality of life in cooperation with the Extension Service and to increase knowledge and understanding. The person who continues education and who seek ever broadening horizons is best satisfied and fulfilled in serving the family and community. WOOD COUNTY CEOS CLUBS BLENN-MARR BURNT HILL CEDAR GROVE COUNTRY ROADS GIHON IRIS LEACHTOWN MURPHYTOWN OGDENVILLE PLEASANT HILL HORIZONS AFTER 5 SAND HILL SAULSBURY VALLEY MILLS VIENNA If there is not a club in your community and you would like to form a club, all you need is a group of six to eight interested people. Contact the local Extension office at 424-1960 for assistance. Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or national origin. For more information contact: West Virginia University Extension Service 1 Court Square Suite 401 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-1960 Informer Newsletter