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Leadership Is for Everyone Leadership is for everyone. It is not just a positional role. We can all make a difference. You are the most important leader Sue Buck, CFCS, to those closest to you in your family, President in your community, and in your work. That is because leadership is about relationships, about credibility, and about what you do. (Kouzes and Posner, pg. 338) Leadership is about learning and making a difference. That is what the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is all about: “Connecting Professionals. Touching Lives.” It is through connecting with each other that we learn more about our profession and our leadership skills. With what we learn, we are able to touch the lives of the people with whom we live and work, thus making a difference. Our work does make a positive difference for others. That is a major outcome of our leadership both as professionals and as an Association. According to Kouzes and Posner, the secret to success is to stay in love. “Staying in love gives you the fire to ignite other people, to see inside other people, to have a greater desire to get things done than other people. . .
Leadership is not an affair of the head. Leadership is an affair of the heart.” (Kouzes and Posner, pg. 351) Staying in love with what you do and believe in is a lifelong endeavor. It begins as a student and new professional and it grows as we develop through our work and even after we retire. Some of our most passionate members of AAFCS are our Emeritus members. They have provided leadership and mentorship to colleagues and our Association for decades. We appreciate their continued support and the giving of their time and talents to both the profession and AAFCS. It is about the relationships they built, their credibility, and what they have done and continue to do that has set the foundation for the future of family and consumer sciences and AAFCS.
optimism, imagination, and enthusiasm, which are keys to making a difference for individuals, families, and communities.
It is through the passion of staying in love with family and consumer sciences that keeps us excited about our work, to ignite the fire in others, and to get things done. That is what gets us up in the morning. It provides
cal practice of those professionals who choose to be members of that professional organization. As the professional organization evolves with its mission statement and body of knowledge, so may the guidelines
How can we stay in love with our work? It is believing in what we do, it is believing in ourselves, it is knowing who we are, it is mentoring others, it is being open to the possibilities, and it is continuing to contribute to both the profession and the Association. Each day provides countless opportunities to make a difference. It is through those actions that we stay in love. It is through those actions that we are leaders in family and consumer sciences and AAFCS. Kouzes and Posner, The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition (San Francisco: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2007).
Featured Items in this Issue Public Policy Awards AAFCS 2013 Election/Nominations Special Member Award Recognition Annual Conference Update Announcements Newly Certified Professionals
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How to Frame a Policy Issue By Ginny Vincenti, CFCS, AAFCS Public Policy Committee Member The Public Policy Committee is committed to providing member resources to help us be more effective as citizens, professionals, and a profession in communicating our interests and concerns to federal, state, and local policymakers. In this article, I’ll explain how to define an issue clearly and carefully, distinguishing it from symptoms rather than the underlying problem. For example, violence in schools is a symptom of one or more underlying issues. A policy issue is a matter of public concern being discussed, debated, or disputed which can be addressed by public policy. In examining such an issue, start by identifying whether the power or authority (jurisdiction) to address your concern lies at the federal, state, county, or local level and who the specific policymakers or agency professionals are who can take action on the issue by virtue of their committee membership, job description, or political influence. Then identify which individuals (including policymakers) and/or groups are interested in the issue, what their perspectives are, and contextual factors that are influencing their positions on the issue. Often people advocate for a particular solution rather than identifying an underlying problem or issue on which they actually could agree. Determining what the underlying problem is and stating it as a neutral issue question devoid of a solution can sometimes increase communication among diverse audiences and avoid polarization. A well-framed issue question focuses on a single concept that has the potential for in-depth analysis and multiple alternatives to increase cooperation and avoid competition 2
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and stonewalling. For more info, see the advocacy tools and resources webpage for Family and Community Policy: Strategies for Civic Engagement, edited by Carol Anderson, written for practitioners who want to make a difference. The Public Policy Tool Kit is also a rich source of advocacy info, available to members through the AAFCS Web Portal (login at top right of www.aafcs.org).
Nominations Due for Public Policy Awards! By Sharon Hoelscher Day, CFCS, AAFCS Public Policy Committee Member The AAFCS Public Policy Committee encourages civic engagement and the development of policies that improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through a variety of projects, including these awards: 21st Century Community Champion Award and Friend of the Family Award given annually and the Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award given on even years. 21st Century Community Champion Award The 21st Century Community Champion Award recognizes groups, organizations, and companies that promote the connection between strong families and strong communities by creating viable projects and activities. Criteria include leadership, impact, visibility, inclusiveness and sustainability. Past winners include the Annie E. Casey Foundation, General Mills, and Feeding America.
The 21st Century Community Champion Award will be presented at the AAFCS 104th Annual Conference in Houston, TX, so all nominations must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2013. Friend of the Family Award The Friend of the Family Award is presented annually to national or international leaders whose work has significantly and positively shaped policies that affect the family. If your affiliate or other AAFCS group would like to nominate someone to receive this award at the AAFCS 104th Annual Conference in Houston, TX, submit nominations by Jan. 15, 2013. Past winners include Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president, Children’s Defense Fund, American Cleaning Institute, and numerous elected officials. Is Public Policy Your Passion? The Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar Award may be the opportunity you are looking for to make a difference to AAFCS and our profession. The Chalkley-Fenn Award program is designed to stimulate interest in public policy as it affects the family and consumer sciences profession, educate scholars in various aspects of policymaking, and provide interaction with members of Congress and leaders of various family and consumer sciencesrelated organizations. It is awarded in even-numbered years. Past winners are listed at www.aafcs.org/ Recognition/chalkleyfennrecipients. asp. Chalkley-Fenn applications must be submitted by Jan. 14, 2014. For more information, applications, and complete guidelines on all three awards, visit the AAFCS Public Policy webpages at www.aafcs.org/ Advocacy/Awards.asp.
AAFCS Collaborates with Share our Strength’s No Kid HungryÂŽ Campaign AAFCS members touch lives every day by addressing complex social and economic issues central to our quality of life. It’s those quality of life issues that inspire the AAFCS Student Unit (SU) each year to rally our membership’s collective strength to support its service project. This year, AAFCS is excited to bridge our Annual Appeal and the SU Service Project in a unique way that gives us the opportunity to touch more lives, together. The SU has chosen Share our Strength’s No Kid HungryÂŽ Campaign as its 2012-13 service project. And, when you give $25 or more to the AAFCS Annual Fund, one dollar of your donation will be dedicated to No Kid Hungry and its efforts to help end childhood hunger in America. For more information about the No Kid Hungry campaign, visit nokidhungry2 org. Please help us reach our goal of 1,000 gifts of $25 or more! Your gift this year will have an immediate impact on AAFCS, as well. With your help we can more fully develop these resources that reinforce AAFCS’ presence as a leader in the FCS ďŹ eld: • Development of a Family & Consumer Sciences Research Center • Growth of our Virtual Professional Development
2013 Election Candidates PRESIDENT-ELECT (1 position) Ingrid Adams Bev Card, CFCS DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (2013-2015) (1 position) Nina Lyon-Bennett Margaret Viebrock, CFCS DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (2013-2016) (1 position) Yvonne Gentzler Nancy Sampson, CFCS NOMINATING COMMITTEE—FORMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (1 position) Virginia Vincenti, CFCS Sue Whitaker NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER (2 positions) Kathy Croxall, CFCS Beverley Hammond Jessica Hill Lorraine Tanguay The 2013 Election will take place online in January 2013. For members who do not have Internet access but wish to participate, please contact the governance manager, Roxana Marissa Ayona, at headquarters to have a paper ballot sent to you. AAFCS, 400 N. Columbus St., #202, Alexandria, VA 22314, phone 703-706-4608.
“Candidates for an AAFCS Office shall be elected on the basis of their biographies and vision statements and not by campaigning. No campaigning* can be done by any candidate, affiliate, community or any other entity or person. *Campaigning is to distribute information on behalf of a candidate and to encourage members to vote for a specific candidate.â€? Program. To date, there have been more than 50 webinars, including nine webinars free to our members. • Implementation of The Leadership Academy for new family and consumer sciences professionals.
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Melanie Nelson Wins Silver in Stevie Awards for Women in Business
create award-winning nutrition education products for both students and educators. It’s an honor to be recognized for our USDA MyPlate nutrition products,” says Nelson. “I also thank Michelle Obama for introducing MyPlate and for leading by example with her Let’s Move! Initiative.” Winners were chosen by more than 130 business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging. More than 90 members of the five final judging committees determined the gold, silver and bronze Stevie Award placements from among the finalists.
Melanie Nelson, AAFCS member and founder and chief executive officer of Learning ZoneXpress, was awarded a silver award in the ninth annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business at a ceremony on Nov. 9 in New York. Nelson won in the female entrepreneur of the year category (consumer products, 11 to 2,500 employees) for her work in nutrition education. Learning ZoneXpress became the third entrepreneurial adventure for Nelson, former family and sonsumer sciences teacher, in 1997 when she saw the need for relevant, creative resources for nutrition and health. Today, Learning ZoneXpress serves more than 10 different markets with more than 1,700 proprietary products. Nelson introduces an average of 100 nutrition education products annually including graphic posters, handouts, videos, games, and other learning tools. “My team and I work tenaciously to 4
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UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross Honors Sue Buck Sue Buck, CFCS, AAFCS president and coordinator for the UW Colleges and UW-Extension Leadership Academy, is the recipient of the 2012 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Program Collaboration from the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension.
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross presented the award at the institutions’ Chancellor’s Awards Reception, Sept.
20, in Madison (see photo below). The annual Chancellor’s Awards recognize UW Colleges and UWExtension partners, supporters, and employees for their outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Wisconsin. In giving the award, Cross praised Buck for opening the minds and hearts of UW Colleges and UWExtension Leadership Academy participants to the opportunities for and responsibilities of leadership. Cross added, “The Chancellor’s Awards are a once-a-year celebration of UW Colleges’ and UW-Extension’s valuable contributions to lifelong learning, but the work of these two institutions is in evidence every day of the year in all 72 Wisconsin counties.” As coordinator for the Leadership Academy, Buck provides opportunities for UW Colleges and UW-Extension employees from throughout the state to learn about major policy, management, and leadership issues facing outreach and higher education in Wisconsin. Leadership Academy participants meet for eight, three-day sessions over two years. Buck explained her work thus far, “The goal is for Leadership Academy participants to develop the multidimensional perspective and competence needed to meet the challenges of a constantly changing environment, to think strategically, and to act collaboratively as they serve the educational needs of Wisconsin residents.”
AAFCS 104th Conference Update Keynote Speakers At the AAFCS 104th Annual Conference & Expo, in Houston, TX, June 26 – 29, 2013, hear from two prominent professionals who will address aspects of “Embracing and Managing Change Through Family & Consumer Sciences”: Dr. Steve Murdock, Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Sociology at Rice University, previously served as director of the U.S. Bureau of the Census. He earned his Ph.D. in demography and sociology from the Univer-
sity of Kentucky and is the author or editor of 13 books and more than 150 articles and technical reports on the implications of current and future demographic and socioeconomic change. Andy Crocker, MS, Extension specialist in gerontology health, focuses his work on the health and well-being of the aging population in Texas. His role is to support family and consumer sciences county Extension agents in their outreach efforts to the elderly population in their counties. His research interests include development of web services for older adults as well as disease prevention in the older adult population.
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“Brought to life through a wealth of interesting sources, Goldstein’s home economists are complex historical actors. Nothing comparable is in print.” —Nancy Tomes, Stony Brook University Most UNC Press books are also available as E-Books.
For more information on the 104th Annual Conference, visit www.aafcs.org/meetings/13.
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“A well-written guide to the history and development of a product that permanently changed our meal preparation, our manufacturing system, and our self-perception.” —SeriousEats.com 2011 Association for the Study of Food and Society Book Award
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Educational Excursions Our tours in Houston will explore the city, visiting its historical areas and enjoying food the city is known for during Taste of Houston food tours; learning about the fashion industry with Project Runway winner Chloe Dao; checking out its fine arts and architecture at Bayou Bend and the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston; discovering new healthy eating initiatives at Whole Foods; and learning more about child nutrition and obesity at the Children’s Nutrition Research Center. These excursions and more will take place on Wednesday, June 26th and Saturday, June 29th. Conference registrants may purchase tickets when Annual Conference registration opens in January 2013.
“[This] book causes readers to look more closely at one of the most important consumer experiences of the twentieth century.” —The Historian 2011 Association for the Study of Food and Society Book Award
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Announcements Featured Resources From “Taking It to the Streets”: Impact of the Economy on the Family: Strategies and Solutions Here are some Featured Resources to help you, your affiliate, or organization in TAKING FCS knowledge, skills, and resources TO THE STREETS. Our team will soon be posting a framework containing more information and resources on. You are encouraged to send us any resource information and ideas so they can be shared with FCS professionals through the AAFCS website. AAFCS Upcoming Webinar Tuesday, December 11th, 4pm ET: 20 Steps to Becoming a Millionaire: A Research-Based Approach to Building Wealth Free Resources for Teaching Financial Education Visit the Family Economics & Financial Education (FEFE) website, www.fefe.arizona.edu, today to access these free resources: • Lesson Plans – Over 100 lessons designed in a readyto-teach format require minimal educator preparation. Lesson plans are based on the multiple intelligences model and active learning theories. Their modular format allows them to be taught as independent lessons or a complete course. • FEFE Forum – A place for educators to connect. Educators are encouraged to share their ideas, their struggles and their suggestions for teaching financial education. • Professional Development – Ongoing, multi-dimensional 6
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opportunities are available including webinars, a library of content and classroom instruction videos, in-person trainings, newsletters, and much more! Discounted Pre-Order Prices for Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ Workbook
improvement amongst our members to show others that we can lead the effort to prevent obesity. Information will be sent out through affiliates and will be posted on the AAFCS website in the “Taking It to the Streets” section (www.aafcs. org/TIS). Remember: “It starts with YOU!”
One of the “signature” programs for the Cooperative Extension System is Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ (SSHW). A major component of the SSHW program is a 132-page workbook intended to be used in workshops and for self-directed improvement of health and financial practices. The second edition of the Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ workbook will be published by mid-February 2013. Through January 15, 2013, attractive pre-order prices and free shipping are available for orders of 25 or more copies. For further information about ordering copies of the SSHW workbook, contact PALSPublish ing@cornell.edu or 607-255-7654. For information about the content of the SSHW workbook, contact Barbara O’Neill, AAFCS member, at oneill@aesop.rutgers.edu or 848-932-9126.
Community on Obesity Prevention Needs You— Let’s Get Fired UP! In the coming months, look for information from your affiliate about the efforts of the Community on Obesity Prevention to “Lead by Example” through AAFCS. Our Community will be asking AAFCS members to join in the fight to prevent obesity by starting with ourselves and tracking our eating and physical activity habits beginning on January 1, 2013. We hope to document lifestyle change and
Community of ESAE 2013 Membership Incentive Do you know a first- or secondyear FCS teacher who’s not been a member of AAFCS? Or a student (junior or above) studying FCS education? Please share this with them! Ten membership incentives are available from the AAFCS Community of Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education. Applications are being accepted now, and winners will be notified by April 30, 2013. Download the (short!) application at www.aafcs.org/Membership/ res/2012_ESAE_Incentive_ application.doc
Are You Making the Most of Your Membership? As an added member benefit, the companies below have partnered with AAFCS to give you discounted and reasonable prices for their products. Our goal is to pass the savings from our partners to all of our members. If you would like more information about the AAFCS Member Affinity Program, please contact Sophy Mott, director of affiliate and member relations at smott@aafcs.org, or call 800-4248080 ext. 4606. • • • •
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Congratulations, Newly Certified Professionals! Certified May 1 - October 31, 2012 Lauren DeNae Arden, CFCS Becky Auchter, CFCS Heidi Baker, CFCS Amy Christine Barber, CFCS Tina Barton, CFCS Mallory Batch, CFCS Nina Lyon Bennett, CFCS-HDFS Dorothy Priscilla Brandon, CPFFE Joyce A. Cavanagh, CPFFE Mary T. Collier, CFCS Holly A. Davenport, CFCS Mindy R. Etter, CPFFE Barbara Evans, CPFFE Nancy A. Hoffman, CFCS Janet E. Holden, CFCS Dannetta J. Hutchings, CFCS Samantha L. Jenkins, CFCS Laci E. Johnson, CFCS Jena L. Jones, CFCS Amanda K. Jordan, CFCS Deborah Kerr, CFCS Theresa E. Kerr, CFCS-HDFS Reginald Martin, CFCS-HNFS Stacy McDonald, CFCS-DFS Demetria Moye-Wilson, CFCS Denise Musick Burchett, CFCS Hannah Ruth Nash, CFCS-HDFS Michelle Newberry, CFCS Laura A. Ochoa, CFCS Barbara O’Neill, CPFFE Jill C. Partington-Medina, CFCS Melanie Joelle Pereira, CPFFE Frank W. Perkins, III, CFCS-HNFS Elizabeth Provencher, CFCS-HNFS Johnny Sue Reynolds, CPFFE Deborah M. Rice, CFCS Amanda Roberts, CFCS Janet Rodriguez, CFCS Mitchell A. Ronco, CFCS Rachel Rotich, CFCS Joanne M. Roueche, CPFFE Erin Shaw, CFCS Kelsey Skinner, CFCS-HNFS Dierdra Franklin Sorrels, CFCS Shelby L. Talley, CFCS Deborah Teed, CFCS-HDFS Sami R. Theurer, CFCS Angela Totman, CPFFE Kimberley Ventrca, CFCS Melissa Welsh, CPFFE Donna Winborn, CFCS-HNFS
Cornell University College of Human Ecology History of Home Economics Fellowship The College of Human Ecology at Cornell University is accepting applications for the 2013 Dean’s Fellowship in the History of Home Economics. We invite faculty members, research scholars, and advanced graduate students with demonstrated background and experience in historical studies to apply. One award of $6,000 is available for a summer or sabbatical residency of six continuous weeks to use the unique resources available from the College and the Cornell University Library system in pursuit of scholarly research in the history of home economics and its impact on American society.
FCS Product Holiday Sale! Now Through December 28 During this season of giving, treat yourself, your students, or a colleague to something from the FCS product collection.
FCS Poster (11 x 17) Just $7.50 (includes S & H) FCS T-shirt - Just $10 (plus S & H) FCS Portfolio - Just $15 (plus S & H) To place your order, please use the form at www.aafcs. org/res/bookstore/Order_ form_web.pdf.
Relevant historical subject areas include: History of food, nutrition, housing, the family, child development, design, clothing and textiles, and women in higher education, among other key topics in American social history.
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The deadline for receipt of all application materials is March 4, 2013. For additional information, see www.human. cornell.edu/Fellowship/index.cfm
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AAFCS Calendar of Events
January 4, 2013
Manuscripts due for Vol. 105, 3 of the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, “Ethical and Moral Decision Making Amidst Change”
January 14, 2013
Deadline to submit AAFCS Public Policy Award nominations
Mid-January 2013
Registration opens for AAFCS 104th Annual Conference & Expo
Editor Gwynn Mason gmason@aafcs.org 400 N.Columbus Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone 703.706.4600 Fax 703.706.4663 The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is the only professional association that provides leadership and support to family and consumer sciences students and professionals from both multiple practice settings and content areas.
AAFCS headquarters will be closed on December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1 for the holidays.
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AAFCS Webinar: “20 Steps to Becoming a Millionaire: A Research -Based Approach to Building Wealth” www.aafcs.org/DevelopmentCenter/Webinars.asp
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ACI Webinar: “Better Laundry Practices” www2.gotomeeting.com/register/727256722/aci_webinar_ better_laundry_practices
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