The Louisiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
The Louisiana Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is an affiliate of the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. The membership consists of professionals with a degree in an area of family and consumer sciences and university students in pursuit of a degree in the field.
Our Services We serve as a resource for family & consumer sciences professionals (FACS) who want to connect with others in the field. In addition, we serve as a resource for information concerning many aspects of family life.
Calendar of Events
September 18, 2009 - 10:00 AM Board Meeting and Leadership Conference - All members of the LAFCS Board, Student Leaders and Advisors, District Presidents, and Committee Chairs are asked to attend this meeting. Prepare your reports in advance and email then to lafcs@bellsouth.net by noon on September 15, 2009 if you want them included in an electronic document for the board meeting. The meeting will be held in Forest Hill at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum (Sawmill Museum), 77 Long Leaf Road, Long Leaf, LA 71448.
Directions:
From I-49, take Exit 66 and travel west on LA 112 to Forest Hill; turn left at LA 497; follow 3.3 mi.
From Lake Charles, take US 165 N; turn right at Forest Hill. Cross railroad and immediately turn right on LA 497; follow 3.3 mi.
From Alexandria, take U. S. 165 S; turn left at Forest Hill on LA 112, cross railroad and immediately turn right on LA 497; follow 3.3 mi.
February 26 - 27, 2010 - LAFCS Annual Meeting - Northern District. More information will be provided after the September board meeting.
2009 - 2010 LAFCS OfficersInstallation During Awards Banquet
On March 6, 2009, LAFCS members witnessed the annual installation of officers during the annual awards banquet. Those who will be serving the organization as board members from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010 are: President - Vickie Smith President-Elect - Gail McMillon, Southeastern LA University VP of Public Relations - Sharon Pate, University of LA at Lafayette VP of Membership - Christy Sorenson, LA Agricultural Center VP of Annual Meeting, Miranda Smith, LA Tech University Secretary - Dr. Betty Robertson, McNeese State University Treasurer - Audrey Jo Weaver, Northwestern State University Past-President - Dr. Doze' Butler, Southern University Executive Director- Jan Zeringue
LAFCS Board Members, left to right: Gail McMillon, President-elect; Dr. Doze’ Butler, Past-President; Vickie Smith, President; Sharon Pate, VP of Public Relations; Dr. Betty Robertson, Secretary; Audrey Jo Weaver, Treasurer.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, VICKIE SMITH
Thank you for your dedication to the Louisiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Your work is important to the mission of promoting our profession. I am privileged to serve with you this year. We have a unique opportunity in this Centennial Year to promote our efforts. We look forward to membership and professional growth in each area of the state.
Thank you for exceeding our registration goals for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference in Knoxville. Louisiana was one of the first states to reach the target of more than 20% membership registered. Sarah DeRoche, Student Leader, and I are honored to represent you as senators.
Gail McMillon, President-Elect, and I will work together to bring you the best practices in Affiliate Leadership. Once again, Lori Myers graciously agreed to help us with the board display of our centennial celebrations, including display work from Southern University’s Centennial Celebration, provided by Dr. Doze' Butler and information about the 100 year fashion show presented by Louisiana Tech University. I am also excited about Sharon Pate’s goals for the promotion of our affiliate. Please share your information for the newsletter and website updates with Jan Zeringue and Bette Howell-Maroney.
Harriette Haley Black is already hard at work with her awards committee. The decision to separate the scholarship and awards efforts into separate committees has already being implemented. We look forward to enthusiasm from the scholarship committee including Gina Eubanks, Bette Howell-Maroney, Sharon Pate, Christy Sorenson and some student members. This newly formed scholarship committee represents our goals to include representation for each committee from student leaders and professional members from every area of the state.
Please plan to work hard in your individual district to recruit, reclaim and retain members. Our Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference is planned for September 18, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. We expect a large delegation of members when we meet at the Sawmill near Farmerville, Louisiana. Mollie Abadie, who was recognized at the AAFCS Conference for 50 years of service, recommended the Southern Heritage Museum. You can see more information and directions to the site at the website link http://www.forestheritagemuseum.org/
Annual Meeting Rotation
2010 - Northern District 2011 - Southeastern District 2012 - Southwestern District 2013 - Central District
The Louisiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
LAFCS Board Members, left to right:
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT, VICKIE SMITH