Washington Association of

Family and Consumer Sciences

Calendar of Events

• AAFCS Annual Conference & Expo, June 24-26, 2010, Cleveland
• WA-ACTE Summer Conference, August 8-11, 2010, Spokane
• WA-FACSE/WAFCS Fall Conference, October 24-26, 2010, Yakima

Scroll down for the following:
• WAFCS 2010 Officer Elections
• WAFCS 2010-2011 Program of Work
• Ensuring the Future ~ Invest in Student Members
• WAFCS Annual Awards
• Family & Consumer Sciences Graduate Students: We have scholarship money for you!

WAFCS 2010 Officer Elections

• WAFCS 2010 Candidate Information, click here to download
• WAFCS 2010 Officer Election Ballot, DUE APRIL 30, click here to download

2009-2010 Executive Board

President

President Elect

Past President

Co-Vice President, Program Implementation

Co-Vice President, Program Implementation

Co-Vice President, Program Development

Co-Vice President, Program Development
Co-Vice President, Program Development
Secretary

Treasurer

 

Michelle McCartney, Selah

Susan Webber, Prosser

Eileen Knobbs, Bellevue

Leslie Deakins, Federal Way
Beryl Lenington-Jones, Yakima
Mary Bova, Seattle
Denise Green, Spanaway
Idona Kellogg, Kent
Karen Bergh, Olympia
Claudia Brown, Edgewood

Non-Voting Board Members
Executive Director
Public Information Director

 

Diane Grossenbacher, Lynnwood

Donna Graham, Greenacres

Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Program of Work 2010-2011

New Century for FCS: New Challenges, New Solutions

This year brings an opportunity for WAFCS to share and learn about research and strategies on many critical issues
facing individuals, families, and communities in the second century of FCS. What financial planning advice can be given to families facing foreclosure and credit card debt? How do generational differences affect the workplace? What policies should be developed to protect individuals’ medical information and reduce health care costs?.
Click here to download a PDF copy of the 2010-2011 Program of Work.

Goal I: Vision The Washington Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is the oldest and broadest force in bringing people together to
improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
• Actively promote membership in our organization to professionals who work with families or in other areas related to Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Recognize individuals and programs that demonstrate and contribute to the betterment of the ideals of Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Implement programming that addresses public issues and prevents, reduces or eliminates personal and societal problems.

Goal II: Mission The Washington Association of Family & Consumer Sciences will provide leadership and support for professionals whose work assists individuals, families, and communities in making informed decisions about their well being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.
• Work with community resources to devise methods for improving family life.
• Network with student members to develop skills for their future.

Goal III: Core Values The Washington Association of Family & Consumer Sciences will promote the following values:
• We believe the family is a fundamental unity of society.
• We are dedicated to life-long learning and diverse scholarships.
• We will help new professionals.
• We will exemplify integrity and ethical behavior.
• We will seek new ideas and be open to change.

Ensuring the Future ~ Invest in Student Members

AAFCS is encouraging all affiliates to include student members in their activities, support the university programs, and assist them in their activities by becoming mentors and investing in them financially. The WAFCS & WA-FACSE Executive Boards are already taking steps to involve students at the state level. Plans are underway to include them in the state conference in October. However, to get involved at the national level, the students need help. Current FCS Student Association members would like to attend the AAFCS conference in Cleveland. Some of the university associations have held fundraisers, but still need help with funding to get there. 

Would you be willing to help by making a donation to assist a student member get to Cleveland?  If so, contact Donna Graham via email at wafcspid@msn.comor call her at (509) 922-7563 for more details. 

In a rapidly changing world, one of the gifts we can give youth is the ability to become learners who expand their critical thinking skills and are prepared to live in a world that respects diversity of goals, opinions, and beliefs. FCS educators are preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s world.           
Carol L. Anderson, 2004

Annual Awards

WAFCS Annual Awards

Did You Know…
Anyone can nominate an individual or group for one of the WAFCS Annual Awards? 

Public recognition of outstanding Family and Consumer Sciences professionals is an excellent way to promote the  accomplishments of our profession. 

Nomination of an individual or group for any of the WAFCS recognition categories can be made by any active member. If  you know an individual or group deserving to be honored in one of the WAFCS awards categories, why not nominate them and have them honored at the annual banquet?

The 2010 Annual Fall Conference is a perfect time to recognize Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, individuals, and groups who have made significant contributions to the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities in our state. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories:

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year
Family and Consumer Sciences Professional of the Year
WAFCS Research Scientist of the Year
Group Contributing to the Betterment of Families
WAFCS Honorary Member
AAFCS Achievers Award

For an application or additional information, contact:  Susan Martin at (509) 454-3127 or slmartin5@q.com

Nominations are due September 1, 2010

Family & Consumer Sciences Graduate Students:
We have scholarship money for you!


WAFCS is pleased to offer a Graduate Scholarship for the 2010-2011 school year in the amount of $1000. We encourage all graduate students to apply as soon as possible. All applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2010.  The recipient of the scholarship will receive their award in person at the WAFCS/WA-FACSE Fall Conference Awards Banquet.

Requirements for application are:
· Full-time graduate student in an accredited Washington State college or university
· Cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0
· Demonstration of leadership and participation in community activities                                      
· Member of AAFCS        

Application information is available in the Family and Consumer Sciences Departments of colleges and universities throughout the state and by contacting:  Susan Martin at (509) 454-3127 or slmartin5@q.com

 Application Deadline:  June 1, 2010

 

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