The 2013 MAFCS Annual Meeting was a success with the participation of professionals and students. Registration chair Raygene Paige welcomed aƩendees to the meeting held at Alcorn State University. Mississippi Kids Count was featured in the opening session followed by two blocks of educational sessions. We were fortunate to have Linda Barnett, program analyst with the
The AAFCS Leadership Academy is seeking individuals who have been living examples of the impact of family and consumer sciences on the lives of individuals. The group hopes to recognize professionals, individuals, students, Extension educators, consumer affairs professionals and anyone who has been impacted by family and consumer sciences. President Julie Sims was an inaugural
* Interview with AAFCS member Dr. Mary Ann Campbell, "Stretching Your Dollar: Preparing For College/ Boarding School” Visit: http://tinyurl.com/mzybhpa * Sewing camps grow across Portland area, get kids sew excited! Visit: http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/08/camps_get_kids_sew_excited.html * Cool ideas for the budget conscious educator! Visit: http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/money-saving-diys-for-the-classroom