June 1 Registration Deadline Approaching!

There is still time to register for the 101st Annual Conference & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio. This will be an exciting time to network and update your professional development. The Advance Registration deadline ends on June 1!  See what’s new at this year’s conference at www.aafcs.org/meetings/10/new.html.  

29 days and counting!  We hope to see you there.

-Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

How old are you…really?

I’m issuing a challenge.
 
I just took 11 years and 8 months off my REAL age, and I did it sitting down!  It only takes a few minutes to take the RealAge test at www.RealAge.com.  This is the site that was cofounded by Dr. Michael Roizen, one of our keynote speakers.  I couldn’t believe it when my REAL age came up–50.9–I was flabbergasted!   I know I try really hard not to act like I am 61.7.  This made my day!  I challenge YOU to take the test AND report on the ACC Blog.

– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

Congratulations to Our Contest Winner!

 

Hats off to Christina DeSimone for being the winner of the Annual Conference video contest. What a great message. Christina wins a free registration to the 101st AAFCS Annual Conference & Expo in Cleveland, June 24-26, 2010. Way to go, Christina!

– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

Discover Ohio!

We invite you to come and visit the North Coast.  We have seven educational excursions to help you discover northern Ohio, with something interesting for everyone.   Here are some of the places you could see—

Find out what it is like living in the 21st century with 19th century conveniences/technology in your home.

Visit a warm inviting house made without any wood.

Learn about the diversity of Cleveland.

Study the original architect of covered bridges and learn about vineyards in Ohio.

Combine food and fashion by visiting a fashion museum and culinary institute.

Get an up close and personal look at Cleveland.

Discover how “Veggie U” promotes the well-being of children through a healthy lifestyle.

All details are posted at www.aafcs.org/meetings/10/tours.html.  We would love for you to come early and enjoy one of these fabulous tours!

– Nancy Sampson, Local Arrangements Committee Chair

Video contest is ending soon!

The Annual Conference Video Contest deadline is almost here.
 
To all AAFCS video makers–submit your videos by February 25th!  Check out the entries at www.aafcs.org/meetings/10/contest.html.  There is still time for YOU to win great prizes!  Good luck to all!

– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

AAFCS Keynote Speaker’s New Moniker

For those of you who view the Dr. Oz Program on TV, you know he and
Dr. Michael Roizen, our keynote speaker, are best friends and colleagues.
Dr. Roizen is on the show a lot. This past week he was dubbed with a  new moniker:  “The Enforcer.” To look at Dr. Roizen, you will notice he is a man of slight stature, but he does command respect. We are looking forward to hearing Dr. Roizen, chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic, during the third general session on Saturday, June 26, 2010.  Hope you can join us!
– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

First AAFCS Conference Video Contest!

The AAFCS “Cleveland Rocks” Conference Video Contest–What a great way to get ready for the 101st Annual Conference & Expo!  All of the contest details are posted at www.aafcs.org/meetings/10/contest.html.  It runs January 25 to February 25.  YOU could be the winner of a full Annual Conference registration or other prizes and have fun at the same time. Be sure to read the contest rules before creating your video.  Once you have entered your video into the contest, contact your friends so they can “vote” for your video by watching it.

Have a “Rockin’ Good Time” making your video!

– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

Great Benefit of Annual Conference

One of the most fabulous benefits of AAFCS is networking.  Get on to your Community page(s) and let your fellow members know ahead of time of your needs.  If you contact the Student Unit and other professionals before the conference, you can arrange to talk to and meet people and set up interviews (for dinner?), which will enable you to use your conference time more fully.  I will be looking forward to meeting you in Ohio!
– Anna Turner, Annual Conference Committee Member

Keynote Speakers

The ACC is actively pursuing three top notch keynote speakers. New challenges and new solutions about finance,  food &  hunger and wellness are the top picks. We are in the process of finalizing the details. Check the web for updates.

Proposals are due by October 19, so be sure to submit before then! If there is anything special you want to have included in the 101st AAFCS Annual Conference, please let us know. We are diligently working on bringing you the best in professional development. Have any questions? Ask us.
– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair

New Century for FCS: New Challenges, New Solutions

Welcome to the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) 101st Annual Conference blog!  We welcome any questions or comments on the preparations for the conference, which will be held in Cleveland, OH, June 24 – 26, 2010.
– Sharon Turini-Kent, Annual Conference Committee Chair