The mission of the North Carolina Extension and Community Association (ECA) is to strengthen families through:
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Work
- Educational Support
- Research-based education from North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University
Members of ECA volunteer in many capacities across North Carolina to enhance their club, county and community. Learn more about how to get involved with ECA in your community by visiting one of our county centers.
Advisor: Peggie Garner
Peggie Garner is the liaison for NC State Extension and the NC Extension and Community Association. You can reach Peggie at: plgarner@ncsu.edu
ECA Yearbooks:
Yearly Activity Reports:
News
ECA E-News
ECA E-News Archive
State Conference Workshop Resources:
- 2024 ECA State Conference Workshops
- 2023 ECA State Conference Workshops
- 2023 ECA State Conference Sparks
- 2020 ECA State Virtual Conference Workshops
- 2019 State Conference Workshops
General Information
- 2025 General Information
- 2025 By-Laws
- ECA Glossary of Terms
- Parliamentary Procedures
- 2025 Standing Rules
- NCECA Innovative Grant Form
- NCECA Marketing Brochure
- The Puzzle: How Does ECA Fit? (Presentation)
- Name Tag Order Form
- NCECA Past Presidents
- NCECA State Conference Planning Manual
Cultural Arts
- 2025 Cultural Arts Contest
- Cultural Arts Categories
- Cultural Arts Report for Winners
- Cultural Arts Rules & Guidelines
- Cultural Arts Release Form
Officer Information
Appendix: Includes all Forms, Applications, and Membership Information
- 2025 Appendix
- Membership form
- Payment request
- Leadership candidate application
- Leadership team rotation
- Scholarship recipient
- Scholarship acceptance form
- Scholarship application
- Officers
- Directory of local club members
- NCCE County Extension Staff
- ECA Glossary of Terms
- Yearly Reports
National Volunteer Outreach Network
The National Volunteer Outreach Network is comprised of member organizations working together to promote communication, education, and volunteerism for all people. NC ECA is a member state of NVON.