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PROGRAM GUIDE WELCOME TO DALLAS American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences 108TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO JUNE 25-28, 2017 | HYATT REGENCY | DALLAS, TEXAS #AAFCSac Helping others is important to you. Equipping you with the skills you need is important to us. The University of Alabama’s online bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Consumer Affairs is a versatile program that prepares you to work as a consumer advocate in a number of fields without interrupting your busy schedule. Find your career in government, business, industry, communication, nonprofit, or research. Visit BamaByDistance.ua.edu/aafcs to learn more. ONLINE LEARNING About AAFCS Based in the Washington, WELCOME TO D.C., area, AAFCS is the only professional association that provides leadership and support to family and consumer sciences (FCS) students and professionals from multiple practice settings and content areas. AAFCS members assist individuals, families, and American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences communities in making 108TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and June 25-28, 2017 | Dallas, Texas resources to achieve optimal quality of life. Table of Contents For over 100 years, AAFCS members have been working to improve General Information ................................................. 4 the quality and standards Hotel Floor Plans ....................................................... 6 of individual and family life by delivering Conference Sponsors ...............................................7 educational programs, Conference Schedule (Sat. – Wed.) ....................8 influencing public policy, Special Events .......................................................... 22 and conducting research. Expo Hours ................................................................29 They provide research- based knowledge about Exhibit Hall Floor Plan ...........................................30 the topics of everyday Exhibitor Directory ................................................. 31 life, including human Honor Roll of Donors ............................................. 35 development, personal 2018 Annual Conference Info .............................38 and family finance, housing and interior design, food science, nutrition and wellness, App: eventmobi.com/aafcsac2017 textiles and apparel, and Internet: PSAV_Event_Solutions consumer issues. Access Key: AAFCS108 #AAFCSac GENERAL INFORMATION AAFCS Annual Conference & Expo • Provide tools that help individuals and families Attendance better manage financial issues faced at major life stages. Attendance at the Annual Conference and the Expo is by registration badge only; admission to all events, • Utilize research-based information and strategies sessions, and the Expo is restricted to those with a to help individuals and families achieve registration badge. desired financial outcomes through improved communication and cooperation. • Assess best practices for consumers when making Advance Ticket Sales purchasing and resource decisions, including how to protect their identity and assets. Tickets for AAFCS-sponsored meals and special events must be purchased in advance. Because • Select appropriate technology and online tools to AAFCS must guarantee meal reservations prior to securely manage personal finances. the opening of the conference, educational excursion and meal tickets will not be sold, exchanged, or refunded onsite. Expo The Expo is located in Marsalis A, which is on the lower floor of the Hyatt Regency Dallas, near the Association Central entrance to the Reunion Tower. Because of insurance, The AAFCS Booth area (Association Central) is children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult located in the Expo Hall. Stop by to meet AAFCS at this educational event. staff and network with fellow colleagues and peers. Expo hours are: Communication Devices Grand Opening The use of mobile technology devices is permitted Monday, June 26 5:15pm - 7:15pm during general sessions and educational presentations. As a courtesy to the presenter, please ensure that sounds and alerts are silenced. Thank you. Expo Open Tuesday, June 27 8:00am - 12:30pm Endorsements Coffee Break 8:00am - 9:00am Presentation of a program or advertisement of a product, service, or viewpoint should not be construed as an endorsement by the American First Aid/Emergencies Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. If there is an emergency at the Hyatt, please dial 55. The hotel has trained professionals that will respond to the emergency location to render aid. If the Educational Excursions situation is life threatening, we encourage you to dial Tickets for the Educational Excursions must have 911 directly. been purchased in advance. Tickets for excursions will not be available onsite. Annual Conference Local Advisory Committee (ACLAC) Information Desk Educational Topics The 2017 ACLAC is hosting an information desk Participants in the AAFCS 108th Annual Conference near the AAFCS Registration Desk, Sunday through will learn how to: Wednesday. They will have information about Dallas and the surrounding areas, the Annual Conference, • Design financial education programs and activities and restaurant services. The AAFCS message board that meet the needs of diverse audiences. will also be in this area. The 2018 ACLAC will also be • Integrate financial education concepts into other hosting an information desk to answer your questions family and consumer sciences content areas. about our 2018 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. • Examine financial implications of health, nutrition, and fitness information, programs, and services, such as the costs and benefits of the local food Lost and Found movement or the Affordable Care Act. The lost and found is located at the AAFCS Registration Desk. 4 AAFCS 108th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide GENERAL INFORMATION Parking Registration Overnight Valet Parking: $29 per night plus tax. The AAFCS Registration Desk is located in the Self-Parking: $19 per day plus tax. Reunion Foyer. Registration materials may only be picked up by the individual who is registered for the conference. Product Sales Tables The committees, communities, affiliates, and small Registration Hours of Operation: businesses of AAFCS offer a number of products for sale during the conference. Sales tables are located Saturday, June 24 5:00pm – 7:00pm outside of the General Session and outside of the Sunday, June 25 8:00am – 4:00pm entry to the breakout rooms, in the Point of View Monday, June 26 7:00am – 4:00pm Foyer. Tuesday, June 27 7:00am – 11:00am and Products are available for purchase during the 1:30pm – 4:30pm following hours: Wednesday, June 28 8:00am – 10:00am Monday, June 26 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tuesday, June 27 9:00am - 5:30pm Registration List Professional Development Credit An alphabetical list of all attendees registered for the AAFCS Annual Conference is available for your Professional Development Units (PDUs) for review at the AAFCS Registration Desk. Attendees AAFCS-Certified Professionals are also encouraged to use the AAFCS Membership “Certificate of Completion” is available as a download Directory (members-only), AAFCS Communities in the conference app or as a paper copy at the (members-only), Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn registration desk. This form is necessary to verify to connect with colleagues and presenters. professional development units (PDUs) earned. Professionals with a CFCS credential can earn up Smoking to 39 PDUs, CPFFE credential can earn up to 23.5 PDUs, and CNWE credential can earn up to 19.5 The hotel is completely smoke-free throughout the PDUs through attendance at the Annual Conference, indoor space. There are designated smoking areas including participation in approved educational outside the hotel. excursions. PDUs may be earned by attending sessions and viewing exhibits. PDUs are also earned by attending certain meal functions that include Survey a scheduled speaker (see individual descriptions Your feedback about your AAFCS Annual Conference and PDU notations in the program). Remember to & Expo experience is very important to AAFCS. document your PDUs on the Certificate of Completion Following the conference, you will receive a link to linked in the app, on our website, and in the post- an online conference survey. In order to help you conference survey! complete the survey as accurately as possible, we have provided some topics for you to consider during Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit for NCFR- the Annual Conference & Expo: Certified Professionals • Reasons for attending the Annual Conference The AAFCS Annual Conference has been approved & Expo for CEU credit through the National Council on • Value of the Annual Conference events Family Relations (NCFR). If you would like to earn and sessions CEU credit, please come to the AAFCS Registration Desk for more information and the documentation. • Open hours and value of the Expo • Suggestions for future conferences Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit for • Reasons why you would attend next AFCPE®-Certified Professionals year’s conference The AAFCS Annual Conference has been approved for CEU credit through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®). If you would like to earn CEU credit, please come to the AAFCS Registration Desk for more information and the documentation. AAFCS 108th Annual Conference & Expo Program Guide 5 HYATT REGENCY DALLAS 300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas, TX 75207 USA T +1 214 651 1234 F +1 214 651 0018 dallasregency.hyatt.com