More ways to advance your professional development!
Student Unit (SU) Sessions
AAFCS Leadership Sessions
Other Events of Interest
AAFCS Competency Exams
AAFCS Stars Reception
Pacesetter Dinner
The AAFCS Student Unit (SU) has designed activities especially for students. On Thursday, help collect can openers to donate to Cleveland Foodbank, a Feeding America foodbank serving more than 450 agencies that serve the needy in Northeast Ohio. Then network with students and the National Student Officer Team while enjoying fun and games during the SU Social Night. On Saturday morning, attend the SU business meeting where you’ll hear updates on SU events and accomplishments of the past year, receive information about opportunities for involvement, and assist with goal setting for the next fiscal year. The SU will induct new officers and recognize SU award recipients and scholarship winners. And, be sure to get a temporary tattoo with the new AAFCS icon, which is being sold by the SU to make a meaningful contribution to the Centennial Challenge Campaign!
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet in-person and make plans for the coming year. Committee meetings will take place in the afternoon and the Council for Certification business meeting will take place in the evening on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. The Affiliate Presidents Unit will meet Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. On Thursday, June 24, 2010, the Communities, Council of Community Leaders, Assembly of Higher Education, and Collegiate Assembly will hold meetings. Be sure to check the program-at-a-glance online as the schedule is subject to change.
In addition to educational sessions and keynote addresses, the Annual Conference offers a variety of ways to help you grow and accomplish more. Learn how to become certified in family and consumer sciences, participate in the new Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification Program, use the new accreditation standards, affect FCS-related legislation using the public policy tool kit, teach the AAFCS Code of Ethics to students, and more! And, be sure to visit the showcases with information on FCS curricula, design, apparel, and textiles and the university reunions.
AAFCS Competency Exams
Friday, June 25, 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Whether you are a new professional or seasoned veteran, validate your professional expertise through the AAFCS competency examination system. These national competency exams also meet a major requirement for obtaining corresponding Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) professional certifications. As a registered conference participant, you can sit for one of four exams, each corresponding to one of the four certifications (new personal and family finance educator certification will be available Spring 2010). Email fcstests@aafcs.org to request exam procedures and registration information. Receive a special price when you register for the test by June 1, 2010! Test registrations received after June 1 (including on-site) will be limited to space available.
AAFCS Stars Reception (by invitation only)
Saturday, June 26, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
At this special reception, AAFCS will recognize its top donors; Legacy Society and Gold Legacy Society members; and 21st Century Community Champion Award, National Teacher of the Year Award, New Achievers Award, and Leaders Award recipients.
Pacesetter Dinner (separate fee; ticketed event open to all attendees)
Saturday, June 26, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
A perfect ending to your conference experience, the Pacesetter Dinner will feature live entertainment, an elegant meal, and opportunities to network with colleagues and recognize 50-year members, Leaders and New Achievers, and Distinguished Service Awardees. Semi-formal attire is suggested, but not required. Tickets may be purchased for $60 each by May 15 (all registrants except students) or $30 each (student registrants).
