Call for Other Types of Annual Conference Proposals

The Online Proposal Submission System has closed.

Registration is open--register before May 31st and save!
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Learn more about the guidelines for this year's submissions:
In addition to theme-based educational session proposals, all proposals for board or business meetings, meal functions, showcases or displays, and sessions of special interest had to be submitted through the online proposal submission system. These proposals will be evaluated for inclusion in the conference program by the Annual Conference Program Advisory Committee, subject to the availability of meeting times and space.

Board or Business Meeting
Meal Function
Showcase or Display
Session of Special Interest
Checklist
Proposals Accepted Online Only
Audio Visual Information
FAQ


DEFINITIONS OF OTHER TYPES OF PROPOSALS
Board or Business Meeting

  • Submitted by an official AAFCS entity (community, committee, affiliate, council, etc.), a proposed AAFCS Community, or group related to AAFCS (FCSEA, CAFCS, etc.). Preference given to AAFCS entities.

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Meal Function

  • Submitted by an official AAFCS entity (community, committee, affiliate, council, etc.), a proposed AAFCS Community, or group related to AAFCS (FCSEA, CAFCS, etc.). Preference given to AAFCS entities.
  • Is no longer than 90 minutes.

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Showcase or Display

  • A 90-minute block for using tabletop displays or posters to present information.

Examples include (each entity below requests and reviews individual proposals to
present at the event):

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Session of Special Interest*

  • Is not blind reviewed but is evaluated for selection by Annual Conference Program Advisory Committee.
  • Adds value to the conference.
  • Submitted by an individual AAFCS member, official AAFCS entity (community, committee, affiliate, council, etc.), a proposed AAFCS Community, or a group related to AAFCS (FCSEA, CAFCS, etc.).
  • Is no longer than 60 minutes.
  • Possibly does not fit conference theme.
  • Examples include testing, credentialing, leadership and fundraising training sessions, and sessions on emerging FCS issues.

*Commercial information distribution and related presentations are limited to the Expo and exhibitor learning labs.  Organizations and companies interested in participating in the conference should call 1-800-424-8080 or email connect@aafcs.org.

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CHECKLIST FOR OTHER TYPES OF PROPOSALS
Before you begin submitting your proposal(s) online, be sure you have the following information:
Presenter(s)

  • Order of presenters (if multiple presenters)
  • Name
  • Contact information
  • Membership status and membership number, if applicable
  • Credential(s) in family and consumer sciences and other relevant credentials or degrees
  • Years of professional experience

Session(s)/Event(s)

  • Title (max. 150 characters)
  • Description (max. 500 characters)
  • Group name
  • Length of time
  • Anticipated number of attendees
  • AV and room set-up needs

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PROPOSALS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY

AAFCS uses an online proposal management and processing system for submission of all sessions and events. The proposal submission system closed on October 17th, 2011 at 11:59pm.

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AUDIO VISUAL INFORMATION

The Audio Visual Rental Form can be found here. In order to rent from the AV company, please fill out this form and mail it to Greg Alexander, 350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46255. You may also email it to Greg at peter.alexander@whitelodging.com.

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