Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

2007-2008 Program of Work

POW Goal #1

Inform NAFCS members of policies and/or legislation at the local, state, and national

levels that relate to (a) improving quality of life for individuals, families and communities

and (b) family and consumer sciences as a profession.

Objective A: To build and strengthen relationships with policy leaders, policy makers,

governmental personnel and with members

Activities:

--Hold a legislative workshop with FCSTN for members so that personal

contacts with legislators and policy leaders can be made.–President elect

–Send copies of the newsletter to appropriate political leaders and policy makers

when content is appropriate.–Newsletter/Executive Secretary

Objective B: To inform members of legislation and policies that impact the quality of

life for Nebraskans.

Activities:

–Reserve a section of the newsletter to inform members about legislation.

Public Affairs

–Develop an e-mail distribution list/website that can be used to update members

on legislative issues.–President/Executive Secretary

Objective C: To encourage involvement of NAFCS members in activities at all levels

that affect policy development.

Activities:

–Make members aware of programs and projects that involve AAFCS and

NAFCS-Public Affairs

POW Goal #2

Articulate the mission, scope, contribution and importance of family and consumer sciences to the membership, other professionals, employers, policy makers and the

general public. (MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS)

Objective A: To communicate contributions of family and consumer sciences in improving the quality of life for Nebraskans and their families.

Activities:

–Identify through news releases and newsletters what is being accomplished

by NAFCS members.–Recognition

–Recognize organizations and corporations with the Friend of NAFCS Award

as determined by the Executive Council.–Recogntion

Objective B: To communicate and cooperate on common interest and goals with other

professional groups.

Activities:

-When appropriate, send copies of the newsletter to other professional

organizations with common interests.-Public Relations/Newsletter

-Identify and communicate with other groups and coalitions having common

interests regarding legislative issues.–Public Relations/Public Affairs

-Celebrate the National Week of the Family in collaboration with other groups.--

all members

Objective C: Actively promote the profession of family and consumer sciences.

Activities:

-Each member will seek out potential FCS professionals in their local

communities, provide them with information about the diverse career

opportunities within the profession and encourage them to consider a

career in this area.-ALL members

-Recognize youth involvement in family and consumer sciences–(a) individual/

team winners in 4-H Life Challenges Events and (b) President of State FCCLA

Association.-Recognition

-Encourage active participation of the student member section at local, state

and national levels.-Student Liason

POW #3

To encourage the membership to help expand the knowledge base.

Objective A: To provide opportunities for members to study new information related to

family and consumer sciences.

Activities:

-Include information in the newsletter/website concerning upcoming programs related to family and consumer sciences subject matter areas.-Newsletter

-Include a research section in the newsletter highlighting new information and

current reserach.-Newsletter

Objective B: To provide a forum for oral and published reports of graduate and other

research published by members.

Activities:

–Issue a call for papers prior to Annual meeting.–Annual meeting

–Provide for a research session at NAFCS Annual meeting–Annual meeting

–Encourage members conducting research to submit abstracts to research section

of newsletter.-ALL Members

POW #4

To increase the membership of NAFCS. (Membership)

Objective A: Strengthen membership recruitment process.

Activities:

–Maintain an accurate membership base; update and distribute membership

directory.-Executive Secretary

-Promote NAFCS to student groups by work of Student Liason chairperson–

Michelle Garwood

-Contact students graduating from Nebraska colleges to inform them of the new

professional membership category and encourage active membership/involvement.--

Membership

-Contact non-members or non-renewing members to invite them to join or rejoin

the organization.-Membership/All members

Objective B: Encourage active participation in the organization by current

members.

Activities:

-Divide membership about Executive Council and have them regularly contact

members to make personal contact and get them involved in NAFCS.-

Executive Council

-Inform members of how they can contribute to the Program of Work-Newsletter

-Plan annual meeting to encompass all areas of family and consumer sciences-

Annual Meeting

-Encourage members to submit names for NAFCS awards.-Recognition

Objective C: Increase student membership in NAFCS/AAFCS.

Activities:

–Contact advisors and student leaders at each Nebraska institution (including

non-active) on a regular basis to discuss and encourage recruitment strategies.-SU Liaison

–Assemble and distribute membership campaign packets to each SU chapter

across the state.-SU Liaison

-“Adopt a Student Campaign” will be introduced which encourages professionals

to sponsor one year of membership for a student member.-SU Liaison/Membership

–Promote AAFCS to high school FCCLA students.-SU Liaison/SU state officers

–Explore new options to attract graduate students to the organization (i.e. promote

research and scholarship opportunities).–SU Liaison/SU state officers

POW #5

Provide opportunities for professional growth and development

of members. (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Objective A: Provide programs and publications that will assist members in

updating new knowledge and skills and promote ethical professional behavior.

Activities:

–Plan annual meeting sessions of such educational value that members will be enticed to

attend.–Annual meeting

–Prepare PDU documentation for Annual meeting.-Annual Meeting

Objective B: Stimulate interest in professional development by recognizing members who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

Activities:

-Inform members about the continuing education scholarships offered by NAFCS to

active members. Inform postsecondary institutions and Pre-Professional/Graduate

members about the availability of scholarships for student members.-Scholarship

-Select scholarship winners, inform applicants about the status of their applications,

present scholarships at the Annual Meeting, and submit news releases regarding

scholarships given.-Scholarship

–Recognize NAFCS members who have made outstanding contributions to the

Teacher of the Year–TOY, (d) NAFCS Service Award.-Recognition

–Identify NAFCS members (i.e. 50 years members) who should be honored or

remembered through a donation to the AAFCS Foundation or other appropriate

recognition.-Executive Secretary

Objective C: Provide opportunities for students and new professionals to transition into

the profession.

Activities:

-Structure opportunities at Annual Meeting for students and new professional to interact

with professionals.-Annual Meeting

-Contact new FCS teachers about joining NAFACS-President/Membership

-At the annual meeting, recognize persons who have joined as new professionals during

the year.-Membership

-Provide/assign mentors for new members based on geographic proximity.-Membership

-MICHELLE...Student members