2019 Annual Session 

Hershey Lodge ~ Hershey, PA
September 30 - October 3, 2019
#NEAFCS2019

Join us in Hershey, the sweetest place on earth, to Nurture the Richness of Lifelong Learning.  The Annual Session will increase the ability of members to access and utilize relevant, research and evidence-based resources to address current and emerging issues and promote lifelong learning; showcase excellence in innovative programs to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities; provide networking opportunities that nourish new partnerships on multi-state and national issues. 

Important Hotel Information:

The NEAFCS Annual Session room block at the Hershey Lodge has SOLD OUT.  We highly recommend that you first call the Lodge to see if a room has opened up for a reservation. If the Lodge continues to stay sold out, click here for more information on hotels nearby. 

For information about the Annual Session including educational opportunities, tours, events, and to book your hotel room, visit https://www.neafcs.org/2019-annual-session. 
 

2019 President's Charity

Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area


Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical housing ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing.  Harrisburg Habitat offers a variety of housing programs, geared towards ensuring that everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. They offer Home Ownership, Veteran Repair Corps and Critical Home Repair programs to members of the Greater Harrisburg Area.

The Home Ownership program is a joint venture which utilizes 350 hours of families’ labor “sweat equity hours” to successfully build a house.  The home is then be sold to the family at an affordable monthly mortgage payment. The Critical Home Repair program is designed to help keep low-income families in their existing homes by making home repairs for which there is a need.  Both the Critical Home Repair program and the Veteran Repair Corps program address five key areas: Safety, Security, Accessibility, Code Violations, and Energy Efficiency.

As you can see Habitat for Humanity utilize volunteers to help transform communities while building a world where everyone has a decent place to live.  Thus, Habitat for Humanity conducts their business similar to Cooperative Extension in the sense that both organizations utilize volunteers to help families improve their lives and living conditions. 

If you are unable to attend the 2019 Annual Session, you can mail a check to NEAFCS at 325 John Knox Road, Suite L103, Tallahassee, FL 32303 before September 20th. Please make checks payable to “NEAFCS” and in the memo line, please write “Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area”.

Additionally, baskets will be available to collect donations during both the Opening General Session on Monday and the Regional Awards Luncheons on Tuesday. You may contribute with cash or checks. Please make checks payable to Harrisburg Area Habitat for Humanity.

Your donations will be used for the following items:

  • $25 buys a box of nails that will be used to construct a safe, sturdy house
  • $50 buys a bucket of paint to transform bare walls
  • $100 buys a bathroom sink, vanity, and faucet
  • $250 buys a front door and the promise of security in a new home
 

App Updates Are Here! 

The App is going to be your guide for the upcoming 2019 NEAFCS Annual Session in Hershey. Left your Program Book in your room? No problem! Want to rate the session you just attended? Tap and send! Want to see who's exhibiting? The map even shows you where their booth is located!

Full Schedule of Events & Presentations
A full, detailed schedule is available under the Schedule Module. Check it out and start planning what sessions you will attend! Each color has a category to show track, event, or committee meeting for quick reference.

Calling All Presenters
If you're a presenter and not yet on the app, you are missing out! Registered users can be contacted directly through the app. Get registered with the app today so participants can communicate with you!

Attendees
You can rate all presenters with the tap of your finger! This is a great way to provide instant feedback when you're on-site.

Interactive Maps
Use the interactive maps to find vendors in the Exhibit Hall. What a great way to meet the exhibitors with ease!

Gamification
Check back soon for more information on how to win a FREE registration to attend the 2020 Annual Session.

Click on the app store of your choice below to download the 2019 NEAFCS Annual Session app!

     
 

2019 PILD Presentation by NIFA on Family & Consumer Sciences 

To download this presentation, please click on the image below. Included in the presentation are several useful links including grant and curriculum information. (This file is a PDF.)
 

We  Our Partner Members

Active Parenting Publishers
Michael Popkin
President
1220 Kennestone Circle, Ste 130
Marietta, Georgia 30066
800-825-0060 ext. 139
[email protected]
www.activeparenting.com 

American Cleaning Institute
Brian Sansoni
VP of Communication & Membership
1331 L Street, NW #650
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
202-662-2517
[email protected]
www.cleaninginstitute.org

B-Sew Inn
Josie Baird
Education Division Manager
2530 Chandler Rd
Muskogee, OK 74403
(888) 560-3227
[email protected]
www.bsewinn.com

Home Baking Association
Sharon Davis
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
HBA, 2931 Gainsboro Road
Topeka, Kansas 66614
785-478-3283
[email protected]
www.homebaking.org

Learning Zone Express
Mary Beth Anderson
Educational Consultant
667 E. Vine St.
Owatonna, Minnesota 55060
888-455-7003
[email protected]
www.learningzonexpress.com

National Endowment for Financial Education
Susan Sharkey
1331-17 Street Suite 1200
Denver, Colorado 80202
303-224-3516
[email protected]
www.nefe.org

Newell Brands (Previously Jarden Home Brands)
Jessica Piper
9999 East 121st Street
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 567-8621
[email protected]
www.freshpreserving.com

USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Beverly Samuel
National Program Leader
1400 Independence Ave SW, MS 2250
Washington, DC 20250
202-720-6059
[email protected]
https://nifa.usda.gov

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Welcome to the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

Network, Grow, Succeed - The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) educates and recognizes Extension professionals who improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities. We provide education in:
  • Food preparation, food safety and nutrition
  • Financial Management
  • Healthy Lifestyles
  • Home & work environment and safety
  • Relationship and parenting skills
  • and much more!
 

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