Summit for Action

• BYOD Tech Lab

• Navigating the World of Heath

Insurance: What FCS

Professionals Need to Know

• FCS River Trot

• Other “Stay Fit” Opportunities in

Jacksonville.

As a retired secondary educator, I’m

particularly thrilled about the empha-

sis on FCS educators in this year’s

conference. The shortage of quali-

fi ed professionals to fi ll positions has

increased signifi cantly in recent years

and now is the time to collectively take

action. I also appreciate the opportu-

nities to stay fi t during the conference.

Registration is open for the confer-

ence! The full registation rate now

includes the “Sun & Sandals” Wel-

come Reception Wednesday evening,

FCS “Great Conversations” Friday

lunch, and the Saturday Pacesetter

luncheon. You’ll also see additional

breakfast, lunch, and dinner events

and educational excursions that are

AAFCS head-

quarters has been

buzzing. Plans are

complete for our

106th Annual Con-

ference and Expo,

Family & Consumer

Sciences: Advanc-

ing the Field with

New Technology,

June 24-27, 2015, in Jacksonville, FL.

I love the conference theme since

technology integration has been im-

portant to me throughout my career.

I also like the organization of the

educational sessions on Thursday and

Friday into these concurrent tracks:

• Impact of Technology on

Emotional, Physical and

Financial Well-Being

• Teaching and Learning in a

Digital Age

• Online Strategies for Advocacy,

Awareness and Engagement

• Enabling Leadership Through

Technology

• Advancing FCS Through

Research, Accountability and

Public Information

• Best Practices for Recruiting

and Developing FCS Educators

(Thursday only)

In addition, there are exciting new

events during the conference:

• Filling the Educator Pipeline:

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CONNECTING PROFESSIONALS.TOUCHING LIVES.

Ways to Make a Difference For Yourself and FCS

Featured Items in this Issue

Spring Webinar Series 2World Home Economics Day 2Public Policy Community 4 Accreditation Pre-Conference 62015 Distinguished Service Awardees 7106th Annual Conference Booklet Insert

open to everyone for a fee. Be sure to

take advantage of all the wonderful

opportunities in Jacksonville!

And there’s more news to share. During

the February Board Conference Call,

we received a detailed report on the

impact of our fi rst Family & Consumer

Sciences Day. We had 18 partners and

104,583 commitments to “Dining In” in

all 50 states, 17 countries, and every

continent. The day was promoted using

our website, email, direct mail, in-person

promotion, and our social media sites.

The nine FCS Day Livestream segments

are posted at www.youtube.com/aafcs.

FCS Day 2014 was the largest audience

FCS professionals have ever reached in

one day. After such success, the Board

voted to declare the second FCS Day

on December 3, 2015. The theme will

be “Dining In” and you have ten months

to plan. Our message is important and

we need to share it with others. Involve

clients, colleagues, and policymakers in

your practice setting. Engage individu-

als, families, and communities to make a

difference in their lives!

Bev Card, CFCS

President

Thank you, Nasco, for sponsoring this issue of The FACS!

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Spring Webinars:Free to Members! By Daila Boufford, AAFCS Director

of Professional Development and

Market Research

Your Professional AAFCS membership in AAFCS now gets you even more value with free access to live webinars! Not a Professional

member? Upgrade today!

Tuesday, February 24th at 4:00pm Eastern TimeDeveloping a LiveBinder as a

Teaching Resource in Family and

Consumer Sciences

A LiveBinder is the easiest way to

organize all of your educational

resources online. LiveBinders not

only replace the old 3-ring binder,

but also open up new opportuni-

ties for collaborating, organizing,

and sharing that were never possi-

ble before. Appropriate for use by

colleagues and students, Cynthia

Miller will share the benefi ts of this

tool that has many applications for

those in and out of the classroom.

Wednesday, March 4th at 4:00pm Eastern TimeElder Financial Exploitation within

the Family System: What Fam-

ily Members’ Experiences Reveal

about the Causes, Consequences,

and Perpetrators

The risks today far exceed the

familiar lottery scams and fraudu-

lent phone calls. Although those

criminal acts are still in use today,

new threats have emerged that

can strip vulnerable seniors from

their ability to make fi nancial and

medical decisions in their best

interest. Join our webinar, featur-

ing a team of highly regarded and

knowledgeable experts, to learn

more about what you can do to

protect aging loved ones.

Tuesday, March 24th at 4:00pm Eastern TimeEducating the Whole Family:

Extending School Wellness Educa-

tion to Parents and Caregivers

Nutrition education has been and

will continue to be a hot topic, giv-

en the nation’s childhood obesity

epidemic. Unfortunately, building

the bridge between classroom

education and in-home practice

can be diffi cult. AAFCS is excited

to feature the Bubble Founda-

tion, which is working to integrate

student and parent education

through the use of community

education events. Learn how you

can implement similar programs at

your school/community center and

share ideas on lessons learned.

Tuesday, April 7th at 4:00pm Eastern TimeThe Impact of the Economy on the

Family: Taking it to the Streets for

Strategies and Solutions

Is it possible to make frugality fun?

The AAFCS Taking it to the Streets

team is planning a resource-

packed webinar that will show you

how to have fun and be creative

while saving money! Based on the

highly popular Resourcefulne$$

sessions at the Annual Confer-

ence, this webinar will highlight

actions you can take to re-use old

items, recycle common goods,

and save money while shopping.

Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00pm Eastern TimeGrant Writing: Where is the Cash?

Where do I start? What type of

grant am I looking for? What if

I do all that work and don’t get

it? These are common questions

that arise when you are starting

the grant writing process. Fortu-

nately, Sharon Baillie, 2011 AAFCS

National Teacher of the Year, has

agreed to share her expertise in

this area. With over $90,000 in

awarded grant money so far, Ms.

Baillie has advice, strategies, and

tips for how to make grant writing

easier, effi cient, and more

rewarding.

Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00pm Eastern TimeSocial Media and Advocacy

Advocating for family and consum-

er sciences programs and curricu-

lum is more important than ever.

It is the responsibility of each and

every one of us to step up and do

our part to advocate for our fi eld.

In 2012, Sharon Hoelscher Day

presented an excellent webinar,

“Critical Personal and Professional

Advocacy Skills,” that covered

many of the fundamentals of advo-

cacy. Ms. Day is following up on

that presentation with an update

on how we can utilize social media

tools to expand our reach, engage

the public, and support those who

have dedicated their professional

careers to improving the lives of

individuals, families and

communities.

Wrong day/time? No worries

-- all webinars are archived for on-

demand viewing. And, if you are

an AAFCS Professional member,

you get complimentary access to

the archived recording for the fi rst

48 hours after the live event! You

must register in advance to gain

access to them.

But wait -- there’s more! Due to

popular demand, AAFCS is now

offering an Annual Training Pass at

a discounted rate to all members.

Register and learn more at www.aafcs.org/DevelopmentCenter/Webinars.asp.

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CelebrateWorld Home Economics Day!By Carol L. Anderson, CFCS,

IFHE-US President

Join colleagues in celebrating

World Home Economics Day,

March 21, 2015! The Interna-

tional Federation for Home Eco-

nomics (IFHE) is sponsoring this

worldwide event.

Sharing Food: Healthy and Sustainable Choices will be

the theme and the aim of this

initiative is to promote family and

consumer well-being through the

transmission of essential life skills

in different settings and with dif-

ferent population groups. You are

encouraged to promote activities

via the internet, social media, and

the local mass media, as well as

small group experiences.

What might be done to demon-

strate global action for food and

environmental literacy?

Become involved by sharing a food experience, such as promot-

ing home-grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs; preparing a meal with

friends, family, or colleagues; helping at a food pantry; offering a school

visit to a local farm, and most important, creating your own opportunity.

Register your participation at www.ifhe.org/1119.html.

For more information, check out www.ifhe.org.

WORLD HOME ECONOMICS DAY 21 MARCH 2015

Home Economics Literacy: Skills for Families and Consumers

Food Literacy

Environmental Literacy

ACTIONSharing food: Healthy and

sustainable choices

PARTICIPATIONRegister www.ifhe.org

COMMUNICATIONSharing the story of healthy food

Twitter @IFHE_HomeEc #WHED2015 #sharingfood www.ifhe.org

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Public Policy Committee Transitions to Community By Sharon Hoelscher Day, CFCS,

Chair, (formerly) AAFCS Public

Policy Committee and (now)

Public Policy Community

2014 was an exciting year. The

fi rst Family & Consumer Sciences

Day was held in December. The

AAFCS Public Policy Committee

offered advocacy and civility train-

ing in St Louis and online. Over the

years, the Public Policy Committee

has offered a wide variety of public

policy and public issues training

and resources.

The AAFCS Public Policy Commit-

tee is winding down and became

a Public Policy Community in

January 2015. One benefi t of be-

coming a new Community is that

ANYONE who is interested in

public policy can join. Our group

has worked diligently over the

years on expanding and building

the public policy education

resources online at AAFCS,

including:

• Deliberation guides and

advocacy resources at

www.aafcs.org/Advocacy

• Public Policy Toolkit accessed through

MyAAFCS. Log in at

www.aafcs.org (upper right

corner). Select “Member

Information and Resources”

and then “Member Only

Resources” to access the

Toolkit.

• Resolutions are posted at

www.aafcs.org/Advocacy/

Resolutions.asp. Please

contact our Community if

you would like help with

developing your resolutions.

We also recruited and selected

21st Century Community Champi-

on and Friend of the Family award-

ees and the Chalkley-Fenn Public

Policy Visiting Scholar.

Current projects include:

• Starting a new speakers

bureau for regional or state

conferences on advocacy,

policy and public issues,

which can be available

either live by internet, phone,

or in person.

• Partnering with other

Communities on special

public policy efforts and

resolutions.

• Providing advocacy

training including a Social

Media and Advocacy

webinar in April 2015.

• Identifying state partners to

review the FCS teacher

shortage designation in each

state.

The Chalkley-Fenn Pub-lic Policy Visiting Scholar Award will be awarded in

June 2015. Please

encourage qualifi ed members

in your affi liate to apply for this

outstanding opportunity when it

is awarded every 2-3 years. The

guidelines are posted at www.

aafcs.org/Advocacy/Awards.asp.

The Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy

Visiting Scholar Award is sup-

ported by the interest of an en-

dowment based on donations by

many of you. You or your affi liate

donations will make it possible to

continue this award more often in

the future. Currently the endow-

ment is not large enough to award

the Chalkley-Fenn Public Policy

Visiting Scholar Award every year.

If you would like to support it, go

to MyAAFCS and select “Make

YOUR Difference Today” and add

your donation in any dollar amount

for Chalkley-Fenn!

If you are interested in public

policy issues, I hope you will be-

come part of our new Community.

Please let us know if you have any

questions, suggestions, need pub-

lic policy resources, or would like

to join us for a future conference

call. All of us interested in fami-

lies and public policy are looking

forward to a productive and

exciting year.

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Council for Accreditation Accredits Four UnitsBy Billie J. Collier, Council for

Accreditation Chair

During the Fall 2014 meeting, the

AAFCS Council for Accreditation

granted accreditation to four units.

Accreditation is granted following

review and consideration of the

Self-Study Report, the report of the

site visit team, and the institution’s

response to the site visit report.

Southern University at New Orleans’ Department of Child Development and Family Studies under the lead-

ership of Chair and Director Pame-

la E. Wanga, Ph.D. was granted

accreditation for the fi rst time.

This department provides a quality

curriculum that incorporates the

Family and Consumer Sciences

Body of Knowledge, supports

faculty professional development

opportunities, and advocates for

students and their needs. Follow-

ing devastation from Hurricane

Katrina, the Unit established a

respected academic program that

meets the needs of the community

and is integral to the mission and

strategic plan of the institution.

The University of Tennes-see – Martin’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences with leadership from

Chair Sue G. Byrd was granted ac-

creditation. The Chair and faculty

members are forward thinking in

exploring new options for future

growth and are student-focused.

Faculty members engage students

in a variety of scholarly and out-

reach activities.

The North Carolina A&T State University Department of Family and Consumer Sci-ences with leadership from Chair

Valerie L. Giddings was granted

accreditation. The Unit is unique

on campus because of their inte-

grating focus and inter-relationship

of people and people with their

environment. Faculty members

are dedicated, committed, and go

the extra mile to meet the needs of

students.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Family and Con-sumer Sciences Program

with leadership from Program Co-

ordinator Holly Kihm was granted

accreditation. The administration

understands and is supportive of

the Family and Consumer Sci-

ences Unit’s relevancy to the uni-

versity, college, department, and

community. Faculty members are

student-oriented and caring.

Congratulations!

Attend the Accreditation Pre-Conference in Jacksonville!By Billie J. Collier, Council for

Accreditation Chair

The Council for Accreditation an-

nounces a special opportunity at

the AAFCS 106th Annual Confer-

ence in Jacksonville for units con-

sidering accreditation or reaccred-

itation. We will offer a one-day pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, June 24. The pro-

gram, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and

ending at 5:00 p.m., will focus on

preparing a Self-Study Report and

what is involved in the accredita-

tion process.

In the morning, Fran Andrews

will guide participants step-by-

step through the development of

a Self-Study Report. Handouts

and ample time for questions are

designed to support you as the

self-study report evolves. In the

afternoon, a Self-Study Fair will

provide opportunity for one-on-one

interaction and extended discus-

sion with colleagues who have

recently completed self-studies.

A new feature this year is a Site Visit Fair, along the same lines,

where the schedule and content

of site visits can be explored

and discussed with experienced

professionals. Additionally, current

Council for Accreditation members

will be available throughout the

day to engage with participants

and share their insights.

Come join us and fi nd out every-

thing you always wanted to know

about AAFCS accreditation.

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a celebration of excellence

the 2015 distinguished service award recipients

Angela Radford Lewis, CFCSShaping the Future of FCSDr. Lewis is Interim Dean, Clemmer College of Ed-ucation and Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Tennessee State University. Lauded by her peers as a motivated professional, she's never lost sight of the core principles and the strategic positioning needed to ensure the survival and prosperity of our profession and AAFCS.

Martha Nall, CFCSModeling Leadership in FCS Martha's service to AAFCS began in 1969 as a student, and she's never stopped! Retired in 2012 as Extension Professor in Program and Staff Devel-opment, Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Martha has most recently served as a leader in planning and conducting the AAFCS National Leadership Academy to involve and integrate young professionals into association activities at all levels.

Deborah Tippett A Global Amabassador for FCSAs head of the Meredith College Human Environ-mental Sciences Department and a professor, Debo-rah has earned the respect and admiration of her

-tions to the profession in research and leadership, and as a passionate advocate for understanding the global reach and possibilities of family and consumer sciences.

Join the Celebration! Show Your Support for our 2015 "DSAs" today!

"AAFCS DSA"

aafcs.org/donate

106th Annual Conference & Expo and the Pacesetter Luncheon this June!

www.aafcs.org/ExcellenceinFCS

New for 2015!

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AnnouncementsCongratulations to Our 2015 Leadership Academy Participants!

Esther Aloia – Pennsylvania

Lisa Brooks – Illinois

Meilana Charles – Texas

Jamie Diehl – Montana

Susan Hamlin – Missouri

Amanpreet Kaur – New Jersey

Penny Manakalani Kelsay – Texas

Sung-Jin Lee – North Carolina

Ricki McWilliams – Florida

Kathleen Mellenberg – Virginia

Martha Ravola – Mississippi

Linsey Shockley – Georgia

Cassandra Temaat – Kansas

Misty Vinson Hughes – Tennessee

Heather Wallace – Tennessee

Community of ESAE News

1) The Community of Elementary,

Secondary and Adult Education

(ESAE) Curriculum Showcase Application is now posted on the AAFCS website. All affi liate

Teachers of the Year who have ap-

plied for the national Teacher of the

Year award must participate in the

Showcase on June 27 in Jacksonville,

but any conference attendee may also

participate. Why not showcase your

great programs or materials?

Access the form by going to

www.aafcs.org/meetings/15/

tableofcalls.html.

2) Looking for a way to pay for your

AAFCS membership? The Commu-nity of Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education (ESAE) sponsors a membership incen-tive for college students majoring in

FCS education and active teachers

in their fi rst or second year of teach-

ing. See all the details and apply by

going to the AAFCS website, signing

in to MyAAFCS, clicking on “Explore

Groups - Directory and Resources,”

and then “Access Group Docu-

ments,” Click on AAFCS Community

of Elementary, Secondary, and Adult

Education, “ which will take you to the

Membership Incentive document. Or,

contact ESAE Co-Leaders Lois Lewis

(lewislois12@gmail.com) or Janet

Rodriguez (tnjrod@gmail.com).

Taking It to the Streets (TIS) UpdatesThe Community of Taking It to the

Streets (TIS) continues to work with

the Community of Family Economics

and Resource Management (FERM)

on our current campaign: “Impact of

the Economy on Families: Strategies

and Solutions.”

1) Helping military families with fi nancial issuesCoups for Troops: Conduct coupon

drives for military families. Even

expired coupons are accepted and

there are direct mail or drop off loca-

tions. Doesn’t this sound easy? More

info is at www.coupsfortroops.com.

Fisher House: The 63 Fisher Houses

located around the country provide

military families housing at no cost

close to a loved one during hospitali-

zation for an illness, disease, or injury.

Bringing in meals or snacks is one

way to help. Visit Fisherhouse.org for

more details.

2) Upcoming Webinar: “The

Impact of the Economy on the Fam-

ily: Taking It to the Streets for Strate-

gies and Solutions,” April 7, 2015, at

4:00pm. Register at www.aafcs.org/

DevelopmentCenter/webinars.asp!

3) Twice is Nice Accessory Swap: Bring new or gently used

accessories to the Communities

Showcase following the Opening Gen-

eral Session on Thursday at Annual

Conference in exchange for a ticket to

choose something “new” early Friday

evening. Stay tuned for more info!

Thank you

for Sponsoring

This Issue!

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Address service requested AAFCS Calendar of Events

March 21, 2015 World Home Economics Day

April 6, 2015 Manuscripts due for JFCS issue 107.4 on Potpourri of Family and Consumer Sciences

April 15, 2015 Last day for Early-Bird Registration for the AAFCS 106th Annual Conference & Expo

April 20, 2015 Regular registration deadline for AAFCS professional competency exams in May

April 30, 2015 Last day for charitable contributions for the 2014-15 AAFCS Honor Roll of Donors. Give your best gift at www.aafcs.org!

For year-round professional development, check out our wide array of archived webinars at www.aafcs.org/DevelopmentCenter/Webinars.asp.

The FACSThe FACS is the quarterly news-letter for members of AAFCS. Photos and articles from and about members are welcome.

EditorGwynn Masongmason@aafcs.org

400 N.Columbus Street, Suite 202Alexandria, VA 22314Phone 703.706.4600Fax 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.

CONNECTING PROFESSIONALS.TOUCHING LIVES.

See Annual Conference Insert Inside!

June 25, 2015Keynote Speaker Profi le

Eric SheningerSenior Fellow and Thought Leader, Internati onal Center for Leadership in Educati on (ICLE) and Scholasti c Achievement Partners (SAP)

Prior to working with the Internati onal Center for Leadership in Educati on (ICLE) and Scholasti c Achievement Partners (SAP), Eric was the award-winning principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership his school became a globally recognized model for innovati ve practi ces. Eric oversaw the successful implementati on of several sustainable change initi ati ves that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement.

His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. This has led to the formati on of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, a framework for all educators to initi ate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result Eric has emerged as an innovati ve leader, bestselling author, and sought aft er speaker. His main focus is the use of social media and web 2.0 technology as tools to facilitate student learning, improve communicati ons with stakeholders, enhance public relati ons, create a positi ve brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally.

Eric is a Bammy Award winner (2013), NASSP Digital Principal Award winner (2012), PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient (2012), winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practi ce Award (2012), Google Certi fi ed Teacher, Adobe Educati on Leader, and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.

June 27, 2015Keynote Speaker Profi le

Steve WendelPrincipal Scienti st, HelloWallet

As the principal scienti st at HelloWallet, Steve conducts original

research on savings behavior and coordinates the research eff orts of HelloWallet’s advisory board.

Steve is the author of Designing for Behavior Change, a new book from O’Reilly that describes HelloWallet’s step-by-step approach to applying behavioral economics and psychology to products that help people change their daily routi nes and behavior.

Before joining HelloWallet, Steve co-founded a politi cal consulti ng and research fi rm that employed machine learning and simulati on techniques to predict politi cal behavior. He holds a BA from U.C. Berkeley, a Master’s from Johns Hopkins-SAIS, and a PhD from the University of Maryland, where he analyzed the dynamics of behavioral change over ti me.

Steve is the founder of Acti on Design DC, a Meetup of over 1100 practi ti oners and researchers that are building products to help users take acti on via behavioral economics and psychology.

Connect with Exhibitors!

Thursday, June 25 Grand Opening 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Friday, June 26, 2015NEW! Coff ee Break 8:00am - 9:00am

Expo Open8:00am - 12:30pm

AAFCS exhibitors represent FCS-related companies, associati ons, university programs, government agencies, and not-for-profi t organizati ons that bring you the latest products and resources for your educati on or career. Aft er seeing innovati ve products and services at the exhibit booths, gain insights from FCS experts at exhibitor learning labs.

Reserve Your Room!Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

225 East Coastline DriveJacksonville, FL 32202 htt p://bit.ly/2015AChotelMain Hotel Number: 1-904-588-1234

Single/double annual conference rate: $159.00

Connect with Thought Leaders in Technology!

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

106TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

June 24 – 27, 2015Jacksonville, Florida

www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/15 #AAFCSac

Family & Consumer SciencesAdvancing the Fieldwith New Technology

Advancing the Fieldwith New Technology

Family & Consumer Sciences

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NEW FOR 2015

Educati onal TracksOn Thursday and Friday, engage in educati onal sessions off ered during these concurrent tracks:

• Impact of Technology on Emoti onal, Physical and Financial Well-Being

• Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age

• Online Strategies for Advocacy, Awareness and Engagement

• Enabling Leadership Through Technology

• Advancing FCS Through Research, Accountability and Public Informati on

• Sessions of Special Interest

• Best Practi ces for Recruiti ng and Developing FCS Educators (Thursday only)

Visit the AAFCS conference website for all session descripti ons!

Filling the Educator Pipeline: Summit for Acti onFamily and consumer sciences educators are at crisis-level demand in both formal and informal setti ngs. And it’s going to take the collaborati ve eff orts of us all – including key decision makers and organizati ons – to help meet the signifi cant needs going forward. Are you up to the challenge? Register for a special all-day Summit on Friday, where you’ll gain a clearer understanding of the complex environment aff ecti ng the recruitment of educators. Aft er learning about current recruitment initi ati ves and strategies at individual, state, and organizati onal levels, work with colleagues to create an acti on plan to increase and expand our recruitment eff orts. Together, we can fi ll the pipeline of family and consumer sciences educators!

If you’d like to att end this event, choose the full or Friday-only registrati on opti on that includes the Summit registrati on (additi onal $20). Act fast--space is limited!

BYOD Tech Lab Inspired by all the new apps and tech tools, but unsure how to integrate them into your projects, lesson plans, and daily tasks? Stop by our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Tech Lab on Friday aft ernoon to learn about the latest apps, social media sites, web tools, and more! Quick 10-minute intro sessions will be followed by acti viti es designed to get you using new tools and incorporati ng them into existi ng projects. Experienced facilitators will be on hand to guide you on your learning journey.

Navigati ng the World of Heath Insurance: What FCS Professionals Need to KnowOn Friday aft ernoon, we’re also off ering a workshop that will empower you to navigate the oft en confusing world of health insurance. Att end all or part of the workshop depending your needs and interests:

Part 1 - Health Insurance Terms and Technology: From Puzzled to Profi cient!

Part 2 - Smart Use Health Insurance©: Now You Have It, How Do You Maximize It?

Part 3 - Medicare 101: What are Parts A, B, C, and D and Why Should I Want to Know?

FCS River Trot Sponsored by The Art Insti tutes

Walk, run, or roll on Saturday morning in our fi rst ever “FCS River Trot”! You don’t have to be an athlete to parti cipate—it will take place along one mile of the scenic Jacksonville Riverwalk. Tickets are $15 each and include a commemorati ve t-shirt.

What’s included with my registrati on?

“Sun & Sandals” Welcome Recepti on (Wed. night)Included in all Full, Student, and Thursday-only registrati ons, the “Sun & Sandals” Welcome Recepti on is a fun way to kick off your conference experience! While taking in the beauti ful river view, enjoy local cuisine at various stati ons, bid on unique silent aucti on items, and more! Proceeds from this event will help fund public awareness eff orts. Additi onal ti ckets may be purchased for $45.

FCS “Great Conversati ons” Lunch (Fri.)Discuss your conference experience over lunch. All Full, Student, and Friday-only registrants receive one ti cket to this event. Tickets may not be purchased for guests.

Pacesett er Lunch (Sat.)As a Full, Student, and Saturday-only registrant, you’ll receive a ti cket to the elegant Pacesett er Lunch. At this event, we’ll honor our Disti nguished Service Award winners and hear from Keynote Speaker Steve Wendel. Additi onal ti ckets may be purchased for $45.

All ti cketed events and descripti ons are posted at www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/15

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REGISTRATIONRegister online at www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/15 Registrant’s Contact Info (Form used for conference-related purposes only; email membership@aafcs.org to update your permanent member record)First-Time Att endee: Yes No May AAFCS share your email address with our exhibitors and approved groups? Yes No To be eligible for a cancellati on or refund, please check to verify that you have read our registrati on and refund policies available at www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/15/reg.html.

__________________________________________________________________________________________AAFCS MEMBER NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) FULL NAME

__________________________________________________________________________________________COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION (IF APPLICABLE)

__________________________________________________________________________________________STREET ADDRESS

__________________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP COUNTRY

__________________________________________________________________________________________OFFICE PHONE HOME PHONE

__________________________________________________________________________________________FAX NUMBER EMAIL

Full Registrati on (prices are for mail or fax; save by registering online)* (Please note: One ti cket for the “Sun & Sandals” Welcome Recepti on on Wednesday, FCS “Great Conversati ons” Lunch on Friday, and Pacesett er Lunch on Saturday are included in the FULL conference registrati on fee. Other ti cketed events must be purchased in additi on to the conference registrati on fee.)

By April 15 By May 29 On-Site Member Professional $505 $615 $714 Nonmember Professional $595 $714 $815 Student $224 $265 $285

Full First-Time 50-Year Member (complimentary; if you are eligible for this rate, you will receive an invitati on from AAFCS with informati on about ti ckets included)

Full Registrati on plus “Filling the Educator Pipeline: Summit for Acti on” Member Professional $525 $635 $734 Nonmember Professional $615 $734 $835 Student $244 $285 $305

Other Types of Registrati on (prices are for mail or fax; save by registering online) Thursday Only (includes 1 ti cket to “Sun & Sandals” Welcome Recepti on) .............. $294 Friday Only (includes 1 ti cket to “Great Conversati ons” Lunch)............................. ... $294 Friday Only w/Summit for Acti on (includes lunch)................................................. ... $314 Saturday Only (includes 1 ti cket to Pacesett er Lunch) ........................................... ... $294 Expo Only ............................................................................................................... ... $99 Family/Guest (nonmembers).................................................................................. ... $99

Registrant’s Badge Informati on__________________________________________________________________________________________FIRST NAME/NICKNAME (WILL BE LARGER AND ON SEPARATE LINE)

__________________________________________________________________________________________FULL NAME

__________________________________________________________________________________________COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION (IF APPLICABLE)

__________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY AND STATE

Family/Guest Registrati on Info (if applicable)

__________________________________________________________________________________________FIRST NAME/NICKNAME (FOR BADGE ONLY)

__________________________________________________________________________________________FULL NAME

*One ti cket for the “Sun & Sandals” Welcome Recepti on on Wednesday, “Great Conversati ons” Lunch on Friday, and Pacesett er Lunch on Saturday are included in the FULL conference registrati on fee. Other ti cketed events must be purchased in additi on to the conference registrati on fee. Most ti ckets must be purchased by May 29, 2015.

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Dietary Requirements/Special Needs List dietary requirements or items required because of a disability (e.g., vegetarian, diabeti c, need wheelchair, etc.). We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

___________________________________REGISTRANT

___________________________________REGISTERED FAMILY MEMBER/GUEST (IF APPLICABLE)

Payment Informati onIn order to secure your registrati on rate and process your registrati on, payment or an original purchase order must be received with registrati on form. Purchase orders and checks are accepted online. Our payment policies are posted at www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/15/reg.html.

Payment Type Check or money order

(payable to AAFCS in U.S. dollars)

Purchase Order # _________________

Visa MasterCard

Card Number ________________________

Exp. Date ___________________________

Cardholder Name:

___________________________________

Cardholder Signature:

___________________________________

Registrati on Fee Subtotal $ ____________

Ticketed Event Subtotal $ ____________

(events on next page)

Conference Pin Subtotal $ _____________

($8/each; will be included in reg packet)

“Sun & Sandals” FCS Advocate Pin

Subtotal $ _______________________

($25/each; proceeds benefi t FCS public awareness;

will be included in reg packet)

Grand Total $ _______________________

Mail or fax to: AAFCS 106th Annual Conference & Expo400 N. Columbus St., Ste. 202, Alexandria, VA 22314FAX 703-706-4663

Use the online registrati on form to save on registrati on fees, join AAFCS, and purchase professional assessments at a discounted rate (not available on paper form)!

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TICKETED EVENTS

Educati onal Excursions and Fun Acti viti es Please purchase your ti ckets for educati onal excursions by May 15, 2015.

Title of Event Time Cost Tickets # Total $

Wednesday, June 24, 2015Food Safety & Processing Excursion 8:30am - 4:30pm $75 __________ __________

A Visit to Interiors Trading Company 9:00am - 12:00pm $40 __________ __________

A Historical & Architectural Tour of Amelia Island 9:15am - 4:30pm $75 __________ __________

Jacksonville Top to Bott om—with an FCS Twist! 10:00am - 12:00pm $40 __________ __________

A Tour of the Cummer Museum & Gardens 1:00pm - 4:30pm $40 __________ __________

Saturday, June 27, 2015FCS River Trot (includes t-shirt) Circle Size: XS S M L XL 2XL 7:00am – 9:00am $15 __________ __________

Tour the Canning Center & Get Canning! 2:30pm - 5:30pm $40 __________ __________

Head to the Beach with AAFCS! 3:00pm - 8:00pm $25 __________ __________

Meal Functi onsPLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS FOR MEAL FUNCTIONS BEFORE MAY 29, 2015. 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 functi ons, visit www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/15/mealfuncti ons.html.

Please note: You do not have to be a member of the group hosti ng the functi on to att end.

Title of Event Time Cost Tickets # Total $

Wednesday, June 24, 2015“Sun & Sandals” Welcome Recepti on (1 ti cket included w/Full and Thurs.-only reg) 6:00pm - 9:00pm $45 __________ __________

Thursday, June 25, 2015Community of Colleges, Universiti es & Research Breakfast 7:45am - 8:45am $27 __________ __________

Community of Family Relati ons & Human Development Breakfast 7:45am - 8:45am $27 __________ __________

Luncheon: “Culture of Collaborati on: How a Non-profi t Connects, Strengthens, and Advocates through Human Technology” 12:00pm - 1:15pm $38 __________ __________

Luncheon: “Learning from the 2015 AAFCS Teacher of the Year” 12:00pm - 1:15pm $38 __________ __________

Luncheon: “Extension Educati ng with Technology” 12:00pm - 1:15pm $38 __________ __________

Luncheon: “Global Perspecti ves on Mobile Learning” 12:00pm - 1:15pm $38 __________ __________

Kappa Omicron Nu and Phi Upsilon Omicron Dinner 7:00pm - 9:00pm $65 __________ __________

Friday, June 26, 2015FCSEA and AAFCS Community of Teacher Educators in Higher Educati on Joint Recogniti on Breakfast 8:00am - 9:00am $27 __________ __________

Recepti on: “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: A Legacy of Membership” (50-year members receive 1 comp ti cket) 4:30pm - 5:45pm $25 __________ __________

Nati onal Coaliti on for Black Development in Family & Consumer Sciences Banquet 7:00pm - 9:00pm $65 __________ __________

Saturday, June 27, 2015Pacesett er Lunch (1 ti cket included w/Full and Sat.-only reg) 11:30am - 1:30pm $45 __________ __________

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