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Leadership—Take the Next Step! Leadership has been the major theme of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences this year, starting with the Sue Buck, CFCS, June 2012 Annual Conference. There President are many resources available to help you determine your leadership skills and strengths. The AAFCS Board of Directors and staff recently used StrengthsFinder 2.0 as a tool to develop our leadership teams based on the strengths each Board and staff member has. Understanding yourself is a key component of leadership. Another key component of leadership is becoming involved. This is the time of the year when we vote for AAFCS Board members, start taking nominations for the 2014 leadership ballot, and organizing the Association committees, communities, councils, and units for the coming year. Leadership is about stepping up and sharing our strengths and talents. As has been stated before, leadership is for everyone. Everyone can be a leader because we all can make a difference through volunteering our time and effort to support our professional association and our profession. Consider taking that next step in your
leadership journey. Perhaps it is placing your name on the ballot. However, there are other roles that are important as well, such as serving on a committee. Consider serving as an officer with an AAFCS Community. Or you may be interested in becoming a reviewer for the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences, Annual Conference educational sessions, or awards. All of these roles provide a leadership opportunity. See www.aafcs.org/Membership/ Involved.asp for a list of ways you can get involved.
hope to see you and many of our members at the June 2013 Annual Conference in Houston!
We each have a sphere of influence where we can make a difference. Leadership is about making a difference in the lives of the people with whom we live and work. This is accomplished in the interactions we have with others. That is why it is important to participate in affiliate and national conferences – great places to network and influence others! By participating in those meetings, we show that we are leaders by supporting our peers and the work of the Association. We
All members can provide the passion for the profession and the Association. All members can contribute their talents in a variety of venues. All members can share their knowledge and contribute their insights at annual conferences. How will you share your leadership strengths and continue your leadership journey with AAFCS this year?
No matter what stage of your career you are in, you have something to offer. New members can provide a fresh perspective and innovative ideas. Longer tenured members can provide wise counsel as well as new ideas. As we look to our Association’s future, it is important for us to practice our leadership skills in moving the organization forward. Our Association needs you!
Resource Rath, Tom, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup Press, 2007.
Featured Items in this Issue United Nations Update What’s the Word on Pre-PAC? AAFCS 2013 Election Results AAFCS Accreditation: A Powerful Asset Announcements Newly Certified Professionals
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What Is a Resolution? By Ginny Vincenti, CFCS, AAFCS Public Policy Committee Member Within AAFCS, adopted resolutions define the Association’s positions on issues, articulate and give support to common concerns, and help sway public opinion. They stand as the Association’s official positions until rescinded by the Senate, or unless fixed terms expire. The purposes of resolutions are to shape group opinion or AAFCS policy in accordance with its goals, direct the Association’s Strategic Plan, serve as support for the positions of other groups who share the Association’s goals, and affirm an already acknowledged Association stance. The Public Policy Committee receives proposed resolutions from individuals, affiliates, Communities, or other Association groups who feel passionate about a position or issue. The Committee wants all members to understand how resolutions are developed so they will be prepared to propose resolutions and participate in affiliate and Senate deliberations before voting. A list of resolutions adopted since 1960 can be found on the AAFCS website, including the text of more recent ones such as the Healthy Weight Resolution (2011), the Renewable Alternative Energy (2007), and the Financial Literacy Resolution (2002). Focal issues/concerns should be consistent with the Association’s vision and mission and be definitive, realistic, and achievable within the structure and resources of the Association. A proposed resolution should have a rationale that provides background and importance of the issue followed by one or more solutions to resolve the issue (from which the term “resolution” 2
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comes). It should also include an impact statement indicating costs and benefits to AAFCS and strategies for implementation consistent with IRS guidelines for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Finally, it should include references. Implementation strategies are often the weakest aspect of proposed resolutions. This section should address what the Association will do nationally, what affiliates will do in their states, and what individual members will do in their communities. Based on the implementation plan, the final outcome of the resolution should also be included. An example of the 2002 Financial Literacy resolution was the strategic plan developed by the Public Policy Committee to address specific actions including development of the Financial Fitness Deliberation Guide which Deb Gentry wrote as the Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy Visiting Scholar in 2007. Don’t be apprehensive about submitting a resolution because you think it must be PERFECT. In reality, most resolutions come to the Public Policy Committee in rough form as a concept with a few statements of the situation. The Committee is committed to working with those who want to submit resolutions, reviewing each and making suggestions. Proposed resolutions are then sent to the affiliates for consideration at their spring meetings where affiliates can discuss them and send comments to the Public Policy Committee for consideration in preparing the final version to be submitted to the Senate for approval. It is suggested that proposed resolutions be submitted to the Public Policy Committee publicpolicy@ aafcs.org by October 1, 2013. For more information, please visit www.aafcs.org/Advocacy/ Resolutions.asp.
United Nations Update By Candy Miller, AAFCS NGO Representative The AAFCS NGO representatives to the United Nations, Candy Miller of Caldwell, OH, and Nora Gorman of Bronxville, NY, will be attending several “briefings” this winter and spring sponsored by the UN Department of Public Information for Non-Governmental Organizations (DPI/NGO). The topics covered will include Raising and Empowering Resilient Youth, Celebrating Emancipation, Nuclear Techniques for Global Development and Environmental Protection, and Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity (in observance of the UN International Day of Families). In addition, Nora will be attending the DPI/NGO Committee on the Family meetings. If you would like to attend a “briefing” (usually held on Thursday) as a guest of AAFCS, please contact Candy (dcmiller@brightchoice.net) or Nora (gorman2075@yahoo.com). AAFCS is also in need of two youth representatives for the UN. DPI/NGO is making a special effort this year to get the youth representatives more involved by holding specific meetings and events just for the youth. The AAFCS Community of Global Perspectives voted at their meeting at last June to pay the membership fee for a student representative to join UN Women, one of the many UN committees associated with DPI/ NGO. UN Women holds frequent informational events in the New York City area for members (and other interested persons) to stay informed about women’s issues in the U.S. and throughout the world. If you are interested in serving as AAFCS’ youth representative at the UN, please contact Roxana Ayona at rayona@aafcs.org.
What’s the Word on Pre-PAC? By Lori Myers, CFCS, Director of Pre-PAC Since its initial launch of products in December 2009, the AAFCS Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification (Pre-PAC) program continues to experience rapid growth and popularity. With Pre-PAC activity now occurring in 21 states, many administrators, faculty, and employers are sharing their program experiences in their own words: • Pride: “My students were so proud and so excited to earn their Pre-PAC Certification!” - FCS Teacher (Georgia) • Relevancy: “The products are relevant to what industry wants and they reflect the national standards set by professionals and industry leaders. These products help students achieve a more competitive edge in the job market.” - FCS Teacher (Alabama) • Effective: “The more that businesses, schools, and industries learn about the Pre-PAC program, the more I believe they will regard it as
an effective means of hiring the best qualified and most motivated employee.” - Director of Education from Business/Industry (Idaho) • Program Improvement: “Our program coordinators are thrilled to be able to make great use of some funding for this purpose.” - Director of As sessment, Community and Technical College (West Virginia)
• Aligned and Affordable: “I have been encouraging my teachers to try out these exams for their students. They are a great, affordable tie-in to the curriculum my teachers offer.” - District CTE Education Specialist (Texas) • Career Education and Readiness: “Thanks to AAFCS, students and the general public will learn about
what interior designers really do – create not just beautiful spaces but ones that are healthy, productive, and inspiring, and actually improve the lives of their in habitants.” - Interior Designer from Business/Industry (California) These testimonials support the important role Pre-PAC plays in satisfying the growing emphasis on assessment and accountability in secondary and postsecondary education, including requirements for Perkins funding for Career and Technical Education, and credentials as a human resource and quality control tool in employment settings throughout the career ladder. Through these assessments and certifications, AAFCS provides valid and reliable data to enhance individual and program recognition and promote program improvement. Further, AAFCS assures that pre-professionals are effectively prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary for demanding career opportunities, providing a workforce to meet the needs of business and industry in the demanding U.S. economy.
A Celebration of Excellence! Support Our 2013 Distinguished Service Recipients. www.aafcs.org/donate
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AAFCS Accreditation: A Powerful Asset for Our Professional Strength By Kathy Norquist, Council for Accreditation Member The AAFCS Accreditation Program assures the public that accredited undergraduate family and consumer sciences programs provide the highest quality educational experiences and prepare students for professional roles to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. This mission and the standards of AAFCS Accreditation bring Accredited Units to the highest levels, as they strive to maintain the relevance and quality of their programs, redeďŹ ning their units if necessary, and maximizing resources to provide exceptional educational experiences. As a practicing professional member of the Council for Accreditation, I am greatly impressed with the work of the Units seeking or renewing Accreditation. They strive to improve their programs by examining their mission, instructional programs, creation of and application of knowledge, faculty quality and preparation, student recruitment, admission, advising, and career counseling. The dedication, creativity, and depth of knowledge that is evident in the varied cutting-edge programs that these units describe is inspiring and encouraging for our professional future. The rich history of our profession is vital and relevant today in the undergraduate and graduate programs of family and consumer sciences. I have
learned so much about the quality programs provided across the country through the opportunity to serve on the Council for Accreditation. As a secondary FCS teacher, I have had the opportunity to prepare many student teachers for their future careers, and my work on the Council for Accreditation has given me a greater appreciation for the preparation for student teaching that beginning teachers brought to my classroom. And of course, that quality of preparation would apply to emerging professionals in all areas of FCS. As I worked with the Council for Accreditation, observed the dedication of the units as they submitted their self-study reports, and listened to the Council members as they worked, I learned about the outstanding professionals in higher education that FCS is fortunate to include. The work of AAFCS Accreditation, accomplished in Units across the country, and at the table of the Council, will provide the quality of preparation that is needed as we serve individuals, families, and communities. My sincere thanks to all AAFCS Accredited Units, and to the professionals who serve those units. Additionally, my thanks to the members of the Council for Accreditation with whom I have the privilege to serve. You are members of a Fabulous FCS Family! To those Units considering Accreditation, plan to attend the sessions that are scheduled at the upcoming AAFCS Annual Conference in Houston, as much infor-
mation will be provided regarding self-study reports and site visits. AAFCS Accreditation truly is a powerful asset to our profession.
Just Released: Guidelines for Accreditation Seal Usage If your FCS unit is accredited by AAFCS, these guidelines are for you! In order to provide clarity about proper usage of the AAFCS Accreditation seal, the Council for Accreditation created a protocol governing the usage of the seal for both print (marketing literature and stationery) and electronic applications (i.e., websites, email, electronic brochures, PowerPoint presentations, DVDs, videos, etc.). The protocol document explains who can use the seal, how the seal can be displayed, and where the seal can be used. To download the seal guidelines, visit www.aafcs.org/res/accreditation/ Accreditation_Seal_Usage_ Guidelines.pdf The FACS - Winter 2013
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Announcements “Taking It to the Streets” Update We hope that you have been continuing to take FCS skills and knowledge to the streets as an individual, within your AAFCS affiliate or community, or with an FCS allied organization. Some of you may be continuing your focus on obesity prevention through our newly developed community while others are poised to work on the new campaign: Impact of the Economy on the Family: Strategies and Solutions. TIS has been working with the Community of Family Economics and Resource Management (FERM) to provide you with useful resources. Our recent additions are posted at www.aafcs.org/ Advocacy/financialimpact.asp: • Valuable listings of online resources from Barbara O’Neill, noted author and expert in the field of finance and chair-elect of FERM. • The ongoing 2013 Framework of Resources includes all-inone resources, grants, and professional development. We need information on related training and PowerPoint presentations, grants, and best practices ideas from teachers for our curriculum section. Please submit resources you might have to be considered for the framework. We will soon be adding information on related research and will be urging you to submit information in this area as well.
What you can do: • Provide the name of your affiliate or organization’s current TIS contact. • Utilize the free information and speakers for your meetings, workshops, and classrooms. • Share your ideas and activties with TIS. • Submit yearly reports in the spring to help us measure involvement and impact. The 2013 America Saves Challenge is part of America Saves Week (February 25 - March 2, 2013). This Challenge is a free five-week program, held from February 24 - March 30, 2013. http://americasaves.org/blog/ 518-the-america-saves-challengeis-coming
Attention AAFCS Entrepreneurs: Get Ready for the Conference!
Finally, are you an entrepreneur with products to sell in Houston? The Community of Business & Entrepreneur is prepared to help cover the fee for a product sales table. The subsidy amount is based on how many members of the Community want to sell products. We will be providing this service only to new or single-person businesses whose owners are members of our Community. Product sales will be Friday, June 28th, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday, June 29th, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
By Donna Graham, Chair, Community of Business & Entrepreneurship
Need more information? Contact me at donnacgraham@ msn.com.
Questions or suggestions? Contact Marilyn Swierk at msinnovate@aol.com or Mary Behrendt at bkehece@sd6.k12.mt.us.
The AAFCS Community of Business & Entrepreneurship has begun preparations for the AAFCS Annual Conference, June 26 – 29 in Houston. The Community will be hosting their annual luncheon where the “Entrepreneur of the Year” will be honored. We have also secured Larry Garnett, an award-winning architect, who will be speaking on his work designing green and multi-generational living spaces. In addition to the annual luncheon, we will be sponsoring a Business
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Showcase where any AAFCS member who has a small business, is a consultant, or works in a freelance capacity, such as an author or speaker, will display materials about their enterprises. Complete information and forms can be found on our web portal page at http://webportal.aafcs. org:8080/business/default.aspx. Remember, you must log into www.aafcs.org in order to access the Community web portal. If you are not already a member of the Community of Business & Entrepreneurship, check us out and consider subscribing!
Be a Fashionista! Sponsors Sought for Student Excursions at Conference If you’d like to help elevate a student’s conference experience and sponsor one or more tickets for our fashion excursions, please email Sara Tantillo at stantillo@aafcs.org. Fashionista sponsor levels begin at $40, and all sponsors will be acknowledged in print. You can read about these excursions on the AAFCS website at www.aafcs. org/meetings/13/tours.html.
Congratulations, Newly Certified Professionals! November 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013 Melissa Findlay-Lampkin, CFCS Heather Granger, CFCS Kinga Jacobson, CPFFE Sharleen Kato, CFCS-HDFS Joanne Kuster, CPFFE Lana Machado, CFCS Denise McClellan, CPFFE Amy Milstein, CFCS Julie Mundahl, CPFFE Suzanne Prevedel, CPFFE Lindsey Shirley, CFCS Caroline Stout, CFCS Mary Taylor, CFCS-HDFS Alicia Tinkle, CFCS-HDFS Barbara Wollan, CPFFE
In Memory of AAFCS Past President Margaret Fitch Excerpted from obituary on NewsOK.com
Margaret Fitch, AAFCS past president and 69-year member, was a 1942 graduate of Oklahoma A&M College and a 1960 Oklahoma State University Master’s graduate. She was active in 4-H activities in high school, and that carried over into college, where she majored
in home economics with the goal of having a career in Cooperative Extension. After graduation in 1942, she took a vocational home economics teaching position for one year and then became a home demonstration agent in Boise City, Oklahoma. In 1945, Margaret transferred to Canadian County, where she would remain until 1970. During those 25 years of service to Canadian County, she worked with both the adult and youth programs. Margaret married Eugene E. Fitch in 1952, and they shared thirteen years of life together until Gene’s early death in 1966. Margaret continued her commitment to others, and in 1970, she accepted a position at the University of Arizona as the Extension home economics program leader, a position she held for five years. In 1975, she became the assistant director for home economics, 4-H, and community resource development in Hawaii; and a year later, she became the acting associate director for Hawaii Cooperative Extension. She retired from that position in January 1981 and soon moved on to a new adventure. Margaret went on to serve as a consultant for the University of Qatar under UNESCO and the University of Hawaii and as a consultant in Extension home economics programs for the island of Tonga in the Southwest Pacific. From 1982 to 1985, Margaret was also an adjunct professor at OSU, and in that role, she conducted professional visits and seminars in many foreign countries, such as Japan, Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, West Africa, Nigeria, Norway, and France. In 1974, she became the president of the American Home Economics Association, a 55,000-member organization. In 1976, Margaret was elected president of the Oklahoma Home Economics Association. In 1979, Margaret was nominated
and elected president-elect of the International Federation for Home Economics, a worldwide organization with members in 90 countries, and she served as president from 1980 until 1984. Margaret was the first United States citizen to hold this position. In 1984, Margaret was one of 75 people recognized by the American Association of Home Economics as leaders who had made significant contributions to the Association and to the profession. In 1985, Margaret received the National Distinguished Service Award from the National Home Demonstration Agents Association. In 1986, Margaret received the Henry G. Bennett Distinguished Service Award from her beloved Alma Mater, OSU; and in 1990, she received the Women’s Council Outstanding Alumna Award from OSU. In 1991, Margaret was initiated into the Oklahoma State University Alumni Hall of Fame. It is impossible to count the number of lives Margaret touched in her 93 years. What is known is that everyone Margaret encountered is richer for having known her. Unselfish, caring, and always devoted to making life better for others, Margaret will be remembered for what she did and who she was.
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AAFCS Calendar of Events
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AAFCS Webinar: Financial Planning for the Second Half of Your Life: 15 Key Topics for Older Adults
March 15, 2013
Applications due for AAFCS internship www.aafcs.org/fcscareers
The FACS is the quarterly newsletter for members of AAFCS. Photos and articles from and about members are welcome. Editor Gwynn Mason gmason@aafcs.org
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AAFCS Webinar: Resolving Technology and Family Relationship Concerns
March 27, 2013
AAFCS Webinar: What’s New in Household Equipment and Kitchen Design?
April 11, 2013
AAFCS Webinar: Preparing Our Students for the Real World: Are Colleges Doing Enough?
April 15, 2013
Early-Bird Registration deadline for the AAFCS 104th Annual Conference & Expo
April 15, 2013
Nominations due for AAFCS 2014 Election www.aafcs.org/res/2014/AAFCS_Short_Nomination_ Form_2014_Elections.doc
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104th Annual Conference & Expo June 26 – 29, 2013 Register by April 15 and SAVE! Hyatt Regency Houston • Houston, Texas
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Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28, 2013 AAFCS exhibitors represent FCS-related companies, associations, university programs, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations that bring you the latest products and resources for your education or career. AAFCS Bookstore, Poster Sessions, and Learning Labs Visit the AAFCS bookstore to purchase AAFCS and Family & Consumer Sciences logo merchandise and publications to advance your professional development. After seeing innovative products and services at the exhibit booths, gain insights from FCS experts at exhibitor learning labs and learn about new FCS research findings at the poster sessions.
Keynote Speakers June 27, 2013
June 29, 2013
Opening Session
Capstone Session
Dr. Steve Murdock Former Director of the US Census Bureau
Andrew (Andy) Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist II, Gerontology and Health
Dr. Steve H. Murdock is the Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Professor of Sociology at Rice University. He previously served as director of the U.S. Bureau of the Census having been nominated for the position by President Bush and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2007, and serving until the change in administration in January of 2009. Prior to his appointment at Rice, Dr. Murdock was the Lutcher Brown Distinguished Chair in Demography and Organization Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and the director of the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research. Before UTSA, he was a Regents Professor and head of the Department of Rural Sociology at Texas A&M University. Murdock was also the official State Demographer of Texas. He was appointed to this position by Governor Rick Perry and was the first person to occupy this position. Dr. Murdock earned his Ph.D. in demography and sociology from the University 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. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in Research from Texas A&M University, the Excellence in Research Award and the Outstanding Rural Sociologist Award from the Rural Sociological Society, The Distinguished Alumni Award from North Dakota State University, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Sociology at the University of Kentucky. Murdock was named one of the fifty most influential Texans by Texas Business in 1997 and as one of the twentyfive most influential persons in Texas by Texas Monthly in 2005.
As an Extension specialist in gerontology health, Andy Crocker’s main focus is 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 sex education and disease prevention in the older adult population. Since joining the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in 2003, Crocker has worked to develop web resources to help older adults better navigate the Web, help prevent falls in older adults, and provide information and referrals to grandparents rearing their grandchildren. He is the author of a six-lesson series intended to help older adults improve their memories through the use of memory strategies, proper nutrition, and medication management. Andy Crocker serves on a number of boards in the Amarillo area including the Senior Ambassadors’ Coalition and the Amarillo Area Breast Health Coalition. He also serves as a member of the Amarillo VA Hospital Research and Development Committee. Crocker’s professional memberships include the Gerontological Society of America, the American Society on Aging, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Specialists’ Association, Epsilon Sigma Phi, and Sigma Phi Omega. Andy Crocker holds a B.A. in biology and an M.S. in gerontology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
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Gain the knowledge, research, and tools you need to grow and accomplish more by participating in educational sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Learn how to teach change and resiliency in the FCS classroom, connect with policy makers, take charge of your financial well-being, make your wardrobe last a lifetime, and much more!
Meet with friends old and new at University Reunions! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to investigate potential university programs and for alumni to talk with potential students and network with other alumni. It is always fun and valuable to stay in touch with friends and colleagues who date back to university experiences, and these days networking is king! Snacks and drinks will be provided!
Showcases One unique aspect of the AAFCS Annual Conference is the opportunity to see examples of professionals’ work and talk with them in-person during the showcases. At the Curriculum Showcase coordinated by the Community of Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education, meet AAFCS Teachers of the Year and others who are developing and implementing cuttingedge FCS programs and strategies. Even if it’s not your area of expertise, you’ll want to stop by the Juried Design Showcase and Exhibition, coordinated by the Community of Apparel, Textiles, and Design. This event features award-winning designs that will amaze you—watch out Project Runway! Lastly, we’ve added a new event coordinated by the Community of Business and Entrepreneurship, where you can find out more about AAFCS members who own small businesses. If you’re considering opening a business, don’t miss this event!
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Student Unit (SU) Sessions The AAFCS Student Unit (SU) has designed several activities especially for students. If you’re a first-time attendee, come by the First-Time Attendee and New Member Orientation on Thursday morning (lots of giveaways)! Then attend the SU business meeting, where you’ll meet the new officers and learn updates on SU events and accomplishments of the past year. Network with fellow students during the SU Social Night and network with professionals during the new “Speed Mentoring” session. There will also be an opportunity for you to volunteer as a session moderator at many educational sessions—please mark your volunteer interest when you register!
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A service charge of 20% of your registration rate will be assessed for refund requests postmarked or faxed through April 15, 2013. A service charge of 30% of your registration rate will be assessed for refund requests postmarked or faxed from April 16 through May 31.
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Use the online registration form to save on registration fees, purchase professional assessments at a discounted rate, and join AAFCS (not available on paper form)! Purchase orders are also accepted online.
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tion, payment or an original purchase order must be received with _______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Payment Type Purchase Order # _____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Visa MasterCard Card Number ___________________________________________ Family/Guest Registration Info (if applicable) Exp. Date _________________________ Cardholder Name ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cardholder Signature ____________________________________ FIRST NAME/NICKNAME (FOR BADGE ONLY) Registration Fee Subtotal $ _____________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Ticketed Event Subtotal $ _____________________ FULL NAME (choose events on page 3) Commemorative Pin Subtotal ($8/each; will be included in Dietary Requirements/Special Needs List dietary requirements or reg packet) $ ____________________ items required because of a disability (e.g., vegetarian, diabetic, need wheelchair, etc.). Annual Gift $____________________ We will do our best to accommodate your requests. Grand Total $ ___________________ CITY AND STATE
REGISTRANT _______________________________________________________________________________ Mail or fax to: AAFCS 104th Annual Conference & Expo __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 400 N. Columbus St., Ste. 202, REGISTERED FAMILY MEMBER/GUEST (IF APPLICABLE) Alexandria, VA 22314 Source Code: FACS *Tickets for the Pacesetter Event and other ticketed events must be purchased in addition to FAX 703-706-4663 the conference registration fee. Tickets must be purchased by May 31, 2013. 104 th Annual Conference & Expo Preliminary Program
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regiStrAtion Pre-Conferences and Meal Functions
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS FOR PRE-CONFERENCES AND MEAL FUNCTIONS BEFORE MAY 31, 2013. Tickets will not be sold, exchanged, or refunded on-site because AAFCS must guarantee food provided at events prior to the opening of the conference. To view details of meal functions, visit www.aafcs.org/meetings/13/mealfunctions.html. Please note: You do not have to be a member of the group hosting the function to attend.
Title of Event
Time
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Pre-Conference: Social Media for Leaders Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants Cost for non-conference registrants Pre-Conference: Lesson Plan Rehab Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants Cost for non-conference registrants Pre-Conference: Overcoming the Obesity Crisis Cost for 1-day or full conference registrant Cost for non-conference registrants Pre-Conference: Discovery, Discussion, and Demonstration Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants Cost for non-conference registrants Pre-Conference: Strength in Numbers Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants Cost for non-conference registrants
Tickets #
Total $
$75 __________ $100 __________
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$75 __________ $100 __________
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$50 $90
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$75 __________ $100 __________
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$50 $90
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__________ __________
7:45am – 8:45am 12:00pm – 1:30pm 12:00pm – 1:30pm 12:00pm – 1:30pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm
$27 $38 $38 $38 $65
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12:00pm – 1:30pm 12:00pm – 1:30pm 12:00pm – 1:30pm
$38 $38 $38
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__________ __________ __________
7:00pm – 9:00pm
$65
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Community of Global Perspectives Luncheon Community of Partners in Home & Community Luncheon
12:00pm – 1:30pm 12:00pm – 1:30pm
$38 $38
__________ __________
__________ __________
Pacesetter Event All Registrants Except Students Student Registrants
7:00pm – 9:00pm
$65 $35
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__________ __________
Time
Cost
Tickets #
8:45am – 11:30am 8:15am – 3:30pm 10:00am – 5:15pm 9:00am – 3:45pm 9:00am – 3:30pm
$40 $75 $75 $75 $75
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________
5:30pm – 8:30pm
$40
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8:30am – 12:15pm 9:30am – 12:15pm 10:30am – 12:15pm
$40 $40 $40
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Community of Family Relations & Human Development Breakfast Community of ESAE Teacher of the Year Award Luncheon Community of Extension Luncheon Community of Colleges, Universities & Research Networking Luncheon Community of Nutrition, Health & Food Management Dinner
Friday, June 28, 2013
Kappa Omicron Nu and Phi Upsilon Omicron Luncheon Community of Business & Entrepreneurship Luncheon FCSEA and AAFCS Community of FCS Teacher Educators in Higher Education Joint Recognition Luncheon National Coalition for Black Development in Family & Consumer Sciences Banquet
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Educational Excursions
1:00pm – 4:00pm 1:00pm – 4:30pm 5:30pm – 8:30pm 5:30pm – 8:30pm
www.aafcs.org/meetings/13/tours.html
Title of Event
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Kegg’s Candies Factory Excursion Health & Nutrition Excursion 1 Health & Nutrition Excursion 2 Design and Architecture Excursion Fashion Excursion
Thursday, June 27, 2013 Hickory Hollow
Saturday, June 29, 2013 Rienzi Excursion DaoChloeDao Excursion Whole Foods Excursion 4
9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Total $