leadership journey. Perhaps it is plac-

ing your name on the ballot. However,

there are other roles that are important

as well, such as serving on a commit-

tee. Consider serving as an offi cer with

an AAFCS Community. Or you may

be interested in becoming a reviewer

for the Journal of Family & Consumer

Sciences, Annual Conference educa-

tional 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.

We each have a sphere of infl uence

where we can make a difference.

Leadership is about making a differ-

ence in the lives of the people with

whom we live and work. This is ac-

complished in the interactions we have

with others. That is why it is important

to participate in affi liate and national

conferences – great places to network

and infl uence others! By participating

in those meetings, we show that we

are leaders by supporting our peers

and the work of the Association. We

Leadership has

been the major

theme of the Ameri-

can Association of

Family & Consumer

Sciences this year,

starting with the

June 2012 Annual

Conference. There

are many re-

sources available to help you de-

termine 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 leader-

ship 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. Leader-

ship is about stepping up and shar-

ing 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 ef-

fort to support our professional asso-

ciation and our profession.

Consider taking that next step in your

A M E R I C A N A S S O C I A T I O N O F

family & Consumer SciencesTHE FACS

www.aafcs.org Winter 2013

CONNECTING PROFESSIONALS.TOUCHING LIVES.

Leadership—Take the Next Step!

Featured Items in this Issue

United Nations Update 2What’s the Word on Pre-PAC? 3AAFCS 2013 Election Results 4 AAFCS Accreditation: A Powerful Asset 5Announcements 6Newly Certifi ed Professionals 7

hope to see you and many of our mem-

bers at the June 2013 Annual Confer-

ence in Houston!

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 leader-

ship skills in moving the organization

forward. Our Association needs you!

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?

Resource

Rath, Tom, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup

Press, 2007.

Sue Buck, CFCS,

President

Thank you, Learning ZoneXpress, for sponsoring this issue of The FACS!

What Is a Resolution?

By Ginny Vincenti, CFCS, AAFCS

Public Policy Committee Member

Within AAFCS, adopted resolutions

defi ne the Association’s positions on

issues, articulate and give support to

common concerns, and help sway

public opinion. They stand as the

Association’s offi cial positions until

rescinded by the Senate, or unless

fi xed terms expire. The purposes of

resolutions are to shape group opin-

ion 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

affi rm an already acknowledged As-

sociation stance.

The Public Policy Committee re-

ceives proposed resolutions from

individuals, affi liates, Communities,

or other Association groups who feel

passionate about a position or issue.

The Committee wants all members to

understand how resolutions are de-

veloped so they will be prepared to

propose resolutions and participate

in affi liate 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 Re-

newable Alternative Energy (2007),

and the Financial Literacy Resolu-

tion (2002). Focal issues/concerns

should be consistent with the Asso-

ciation’s vision and mission and be

defi nitive, realistic, and achievable

within the structure and resources of

the Association. A proposed reso-

lution should have a rationale that

provides background and impor-

tance of the issue followed by one or

more solutions to resolve the issue

(from which the term “resolution”

comes). It should also include an im-

pact statement indicating costs and

benefi ts to AAFCS and strategies for

implementation consistent with IRS

guidelines for 501(c)(3) nonprofi ts.

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 affi liates will do

in their states, and what individual

members will do in their communi-

ties. Based on the implementa-

tion plan, the fi nal 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 specifi c ac-

tions 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 sub-

mitting 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 commit-

ted to working with those who want

to submit resolutions, reviewing each

and making suggestions. Proposed

resolutions are then sent to the affi li-

ates for consideration at their spring

meetings where affi liates can discuss

them and send comments to the

Public Policy Committee for consid-

eration in preparing the fi nal version

to be submitted to the Senate for ap-

proval. It is suggested that proposed

resolutions be submitted to the Pub-

lic Policy Committee publicpolicy@

aafcs.org by October 1, 2013.

For more information, please visit

www.aafcs.org/Advocacy/

Resolutions.asp.

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United NationsUpdateBy 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 sev-

eral “briefi ngs” this winter and spring

sponsored by the UN Department of

Public Information for Non-Govern-

mental Organizations (DPI/NGO).

The topics covered will include Rais-

ing and Empowering Resilient Youth,

Celebrating Emancipation, Nuclear

Techniques for Global Develop-

ment 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 Com-

mittee on the Family meetings. If you

would like to attend a “briefi ng” (usu-

ally 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 specifi c meet-

ings 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.

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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 Certifi cation (Pre-PAC) pro-

gram 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 Certifi ca-

tion!” - FCS Teacher (Georgia)

• Relevancy: “The products

are relevant to what indus-

try wants and they refl ect the

national standards set by pro-

fessionals and industry

leaders. These products help

students achieve a more com-

petitive edge in the job mar-

ket.” - 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 qualifi ed 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 ex-

ams 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 creden-

tials as a human resource and

quality control tool in employment

settings throughout the career

ladder.

Through these assessments and

certifi cations, AAFCS provides

valid and reliable data to enhance

individual and program recognition

and promote program improve-

ment. 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 de-

manding U.S. economy.

A Celebration of Excellence! Support Our 2013 Distinguished Service Recipients.www.aafcs.org/donate

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4 The FACS - Winter 2013

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Virginia Vincenti, CFCSEx-Board, Nominating Committee

Kathy Croxall, CFCSNominating Committee

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The FACS - Winter 2013 5

AAFCS Accreditation:A Powerful Asset for Our Profes-sional StrengthBy Kathy Norquist, Council for

Accreditation Member

The AAFCS Accreditation Program

assures the public that accredited

undergraduate family and con-

sumer 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, redefi ning their units if

necessary, and maximizing re-

sources to provide exceptional

educational experiences.

As a practicing professional

member of the Council for Ac-

creditation, I am greatly impressed

with the work of the Units seeking

or renewing Accreditation. They

strive to improve their programs by

examining their mission, instruc-

tional programs, creation of and

application of knowledge, faculty

quality and preparation, student

recruitment, admission, advis-

ing, 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 profes-

sional future. The rich history of

our profession is vital and rel-

evant today in the undergraduate

and graduate programs of family

and consumer sciences. I have

learned so much about the qual-

ity programs provided across the

country through the opportunity to

serve on the Council for Accredita-

tion.

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 Accredita-

tion has given me a

greater appreciation

for the preparation for

student teaching that

beginning teachers

brought to my class-

room. And of course,

that quality of prepa-

ration would apply to

emerging professionals

in all areas of FCS. As

I worked with the Coun-

cil for Accreditation, observed

the dedication of the units as they

submitted their self-study reports,

and listened to the Council mem-

bers as they worked, I learned

about the outstanding profession-

als in higher education that FCS

is fortunate to include. The work

of AAFCS Accreditation, accom-

plished in Units across the country,

and at the table of the Council, will

provide the quality of preparation

that is needed as we serve individ-

uals, 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 mem-

bers of a Fabulous FCS Family!

To those Units considering Ac-

creditation, plan to attend the

sessions that are scheduled at the

upcoming AAFCS Annual Confer-

ence 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 UsageIf 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

Showcase where any AAFCS

member who has a small busi-

ness, 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 & Entre-

preneurship, check us out and

consider subscribing!

Finally, are you an entrepreneur

with products to sell in Houston?

The Community of Business & En-

trepreneur is prepared to help cov-

er the fee for a product sales table.

The subsidy amount is based on

how many members of the Com-

munity want to sell products. We

will be providing this service only

to new or single-person business-

es 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.

Need more information? Contact me at donnacgraham@

msn.com.

Be a Fashionista! Spon-sors Sought for Student Excursions at Conference

If you’d like to help elevate a stu-

dent’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.

6 The FACS - Winter 2013

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

affi liate 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: Strate-

gies and Solutions.

TIS has been working with the

Community of Family Econom-

ics and Resource Management

(FERM) to provide you with useful

resources. Our recent additions

are posted at www.aafcs.org/

Advocacy/fi nancialimpact.asp:

• Valuable listings of online

resources from Barbara

O’Neill, noted author and

expert in the fi eld of fi nance

and chair-elect of FERM.

• The ongoing 2013 Framework

of Resources includes all-in-

one resources, grants, and

professional development.

We need information on

related training and Power-

Point presentations, grants,

and best practices ideas

from teachers for our curricu-

lum section. Please submit

resources you might have to

be considered for the

framework.

We will soon be adding informa-

tion on related research and will

be urging you to submit informa-

tion in this area as well.

What you can do:

• Provide the name of your

affi liate 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 Chal-

lenge is part of America Saves

Week (February 25 - March 2,

2013). This Challenge is a free

fi ve-week program, held from

February 24 - March 30, 2013.

http://americasaves.org/blog/

518-the-america-saves-challenge-

is-coming

Questions or suggestions? Contact Marilyn Swierk at msinno-

vate@aol.com or Mary Behrendt at

bkehece@sd6.k12.mt.us.

Attention AAFCS Entre-preneurs: Get Ready for the Conference!

By Donna Graham, Chair,

Community of Business &

Entrepreneurship

The AAFCS Community of Busi-

ness & 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

Thank you

for Sponsoring

This Issue!

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Congratulations, Newly Certifi ed 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 FitchExcerpted from obituary on

NewsOK.com

Margaret Fitch, AAFCS past presi-

dent 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 Coopera-

tive Extension. After graduation

in 1942, she took a vocational

home economics teaching posi-

tion 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 togeth-

er until Gene’s early death in 1966.

Margaret continued her commit-

ment to others, and in 1970, she

accepted a position at the Univer-

sity of Arizona as the Extension

home economics program leader,

a position she held for fi ve years.

In 1975, she became the assistant

director for home economics, 4-H,

and community resource develop-

ment 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

Pacifi c. From 1982 to 1985, Mar-

garet was also an adjunct profes-

sor 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 or-

ganization. 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 organiza-

tion with members in 90 countries,

and she served as president from

1980 until 1984. Margaret was the

fi rst 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 signifi cant contribu-

tions to the Association and to the

profession. In 1985, Margaret re-

ceived 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, Marga-

ret 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 encoun-

tered is richer for having known

her. Unselfi sh, caring, and always

devoted to making life better for

others, Margaret will be remem-

bered for what she did and who

she was.

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Address service requested AAFCS Calendar of EventsMarch 14, 2013 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

March 21, 2013 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.docWebinars can be found 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

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104th AnnuAl ConFerenCe & expo June 26 – 29, 2013 Hyatt Regency Houston • Houston, Texas

regiSter by April 15 And SAVe!

Keynote SpeakersJune 27, 2013

Opening SessionDr. Steve MurdockFormer Director of the US Census Bureau

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 twenty-five most influential persons in Texas by Texas Monthly in 2005.

June 29, 2013

Capstone SessionAndrew (Andy) Crocker, M.S.Extension Program Specialist II, Gerontology and Health

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.

Expo 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.

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Educati onal SessionsGain the knowledge, research, and tools you need to grow and accomplish more by parti cipati ng in educati onal sessions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Learn how to teach change and resiliency in the FCS classroom, connect with policy makers, take charge of your fi nancial well-being, make your wardrobe last a lifeti me, and much more!

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 Educati on, meet AAFCS Teachers of the Year and others who are developing and implementi ng cutti ng-edge FCS programs and strategies. Even if it’s not your area of experti se, you’ll want to stop by the Juried Design Showcase and Exhibiti on, coordinated by the Community of Apparel, Texti les, 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 fi nd out more about AAFCS members who own small businesses. If you’re considering opening a business, don’t miss this event!

University ReunionsMeet with friends old and new at University Reunions! This is a fantasti c opportunity for students to investi gate potenti al university programs and for alumni to talk with potenti al 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!

Student Unit (SU) Sessions The AAFCS Student Unit (SU) has designed several acti viti es especially for students. If you’re a fi rst-ti me att endee, come by the First-Time Att endee and New Member Orientati on on Thursday morning (lots of giveaways)! Then att end the SU business meeti ng, where you’ll meet the new offi cers 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 educati onal sessions—please mark your volunteer interest when you register!

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AAFCS2013Single/double annual conference rate: $145/night, plus taxes (rate valid through May 31, 2013, subject to availability). Room rates are subject to local taxes, currently 17% per room, per day.

Registrati on Policy• Registrati ons postmarked or faxed aft er April 15, 2013, will be

assessed the May 31st rate.• Registrati ons postmarked or faxed aft er May 31, 2013, will be

assessed the on-site rate.• Registrati ons will not be accepted by fax, mail, or online aft er

June 18, 2013. Aft er that date, all registrati on must be done on-site.

• Registrati ons will be assessed the rate in eff ect when payment is received.

• All payments returned for insuffi cient funds will be assessed a fee of $25.

• Registrati ons are nontransferable.• By registering for the AAFCS Annual Conference, att endees

hereby agree to allow AAFCS to use any photos or videos taken of them during the conference in news media, website, publicati ons, arti cles, marketi ng pieces, etc.

Refund Policy• Refund requests must be made in writi ng by May 31,

2013, by mail or fax: AAFCS, 400 N. Columbus St., Ste. 202, Alexandria, VA 22314 or 703-706-4663.

• No refund request postmarked or faxed aft er May 31, 2013, will be considered.

• Approved refunds will be processed following the Annual Conference.

A service charge of 20% of your registrati on rate will be assessed for refund requests postmarked or faxed through April 15, 2013. A service charge of 30% of your registrati on rate will be assessed for refund requests postmarked or faxed from April 16 through May 31.

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Register online at htt p://www.rsvpbook.com/2013AAFCSACRegistrant’s Contact Info (used for conference-related purposes; access the AAFCS Web Portal online, email membership@aafcs.org, or call 1-800-424-8080 to update your member record)

First-Time Att endee: Yes No Interested in volunteering at the conference? Yes No If yes: Session Moderator Registrati on Booth Local Informati on BoothMay 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 on page 2. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________AAFCS MEMBER NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) FULL NAME_______________________________________________________________________________________COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION (IF APPLICABLE)_______________________________________________________________________________________STREET ADDRESS (FOR CONFERENCE-RELATED MAIL PIECES)_______________________________________________________________________________________CITY STATE ZIP_______________________________________________________________________________________COUNTRY_______________________________________________________________________________________OFFICE PHONE HOME PHONE_______________________________________________________________________________________FAX NUMBER EMAIL

Full Registrati on* (Please note: Tickets for the Pacesett er Event and other ti cketed events must be purchased in additi on to the conference registrati on fee.) By April 15 By May 31 On-Site Professional/Emeritus Member $390 ($365 online) $490 ($465 online) $590 ($565 online)Student $124 ($99 online) $165 ($140 online) $185 ($160 online) Nonmember $474 ($449 online) $584 ($559 online) $684 ($659 online)Other Types of Registrati on* (Please note: Tickets for the Pacesetter Event and other ticketed events must be purchased in addition to the conference registration fee.) Full First-Time 50-Year Member (complimentary; if you are eligible for this rate, you will receive an invitati on from AAFCS) Full Complimentary (att ach copy of certi fi cate) Thursday Only $244 ($219 online) Friday Only $244 ($219 online) Saturday Only $244 ($219 online) Expo Only $99 ($75 online) Family/Guest (nonmembers) $99 ($75 online)

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

Dietary Requirements/Special Needs List dietary requirements oritems 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 registra-ti on, payment or an original purchase order must be received with registrati on form.

Payment Type Check or money order (payable to AAFCS in U.S. dollars) Purchase Order # _____________________________________ Visa MasterCardCard Number ___________________________________________Exp. Date _________________________Cardholder Name ________________________________________Cardholder Signature ____________________________________ Registrati on Fee Subtotal $ _____________________Ticketed Event Subtotal $ _____________________(choose events on page 3)Commemorati ve Pin Subtotal ($8/each; will be included inreg packet) $ ____________________Annual Gift $____________________Grand Total $ ___________________ Mail or fax to:AAFCS 104th 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, purchase professional assessments at a discounted rate, and join AAFCS (not available on paper form)! Purchase orders are also accepted online.

*Tickets for the Pacesett er Event and other ti cketed events must be purchased in additi on to the conference registrati on fee. Tickets must be purchased by May 31, 2013.

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Pre-Conferences and Meal Functi onsPLEASE 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 functi ons, visit www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/13/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 26, 2013Pre-Conference: Social Media for Leaders 9:00am – 12:00pm Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants $75 __________ __________Cost for non-conference registrants $100 __________ __________Pre-Conference: Lesson Plan Rehab 1:00pm – 4:00pmCost for 1-day and full conference registrants $75 __________ __________Cost for non-conference registrants $100 __________ __________Pre-Conference: Overcoming the Obesity Crisis 1:00pm – 4:30pm Cost for 1-day or full conference registrant $50 __________ __________Cost for non-conference registrants $90 __________ __________Pre-Conference: Discovery, Discussion, and Demonstrati on 5:30pm – 8:30pm Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants $75 __________ __________Cost for non-conference registrants $100 __________ __________Pre-Conference: Strength in Numbers 5:30pm – 8:30pm Cost for 1-day and full conference registrants $50 __________ __________Cost for non-conference registrants $90 __________ __________

Thursday, June 27, 2013Community of Family Relati ons & Human Development Breakfast 7:45am – 8:45am $27 __________ __________Community of ESAE Teacher of the Year Award Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Community of Extension Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Community of Colleges, Universiti es & Research Networking Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Community of Nutriti on, Health & Food Management Dinner 7:00pm – 9:00pm $65 __________ __________

Friday, June 28, 2013Kappa Omicron Nu and Phi Upsilon Omicron Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Community of Business & Entrepreneurship Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________FCSEA and AAFCS Community of FCS Teacher Educators in Higher 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Educati on Joint Recogniti on Luncheon Nati onal Coaliti on for Black Development in Family & Consumer 7:00pm – 9:00pm $65 __________ __________Sciences Banquet

Saturday, June 29, 2013Community of Global Perspecti ves Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Community of Partners in Home & Community Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm $38 __________ __________Pacesett er Event 7:00pm – 9:00pmAll Registrants Except Students $65 __________ __________Student Registrants $35 __________ __________Educati onal Excursions www.aafcs.org/meeti ngs/13/tours.html

Title of Event Time Cost Tickets # Total $

Wednesday, June 26, 2013Kegg’s Candies Factory Excursion 8:45am – 11:30am $40 __________ _________Health & Nutriti on Excursion 1 8:15am – 3:30pm $75 __________ _________Health & Nutriti on Excursion 2 10:00am – 5:15pm $75 __________ _________Design and Architecture Excursion 9:00am – 3:45pm $75 __________ _________Fashion Excursion 9:00am – 3:30pm $75 __________ _________

Thursday, June 27, 2013Hickory Hollow 5:30pm – 8:30pm $40 __________ _________Saturday, June 29, 2013Rienzi Excursion 8:30am – 12:15pm $40 __________ _________DaoChloeDao Excursion 9:30am – 12:15pm $40 __________ _________Whole Foods Excursion 10:30am – 12:15pm $40 __________ _________

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