CAFCS Newsletter June 2007
An
Affiliate of the American Association of Family & Consumer
Sciences
Dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families since 1908
Welcome to Our 2007 Officers
By Luann Boyer, 2006 Colorado Association of Family & Consumer
Sciences President
President's Message
Congratulations to the New Officers for CAFCS. Suzie Tucker
is your new President and she will do a great job providing
leadership for our affiliate. Angela Smith and Cindy Miller
were elected 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, respectively, and
will provide leadership for the 2008 CAFCS Conference along
with committee members. If you have suggestions for the conference
or are ready to volunteer for the committee, email Angela
at asmith@morgan.k12.co.us
Carole Makela was re-elected Treasurer and Marianna Goslau
elected to the Nomination Committee. Faith Poet continues as
Secretary and Bobbi Ernst as Chair of Nomination Committee.
We still need a President-Elect, VP for Public Policy and a
third member for Nominations. If you are willing to give a
little time to CAFCS or wish to nominate another member, let
Suzie Tucker know (smttucker1@msn.com).
Installation of officers will be at the Board Meeting July
16. Since AAFCS has restructured, the Colorado Affiliate will
also be restructuring and revising bylaws to reflect current
needs. This means eliminating the Division and Section representatives,
BUT it does not mean we'll be eliminating the need for members
to take leadership roles.
There will be plenty of opportunities - although many of
them will be short-
term to accomplish a specific project.
Congratulations to Colorado members for sustaining our membership
numbers. This is great news, especially when we talk to affiliate
leaders throughout the country who are experiencing declining
membership. Thanks to membership co-chairs Patti Kuretich and
Dawn Mallette who maintain contact with current and prospective
members. Dawn and Carole Makela are also instrumental in recruiting
future professionals. CAFCS supports students by providing
part of their membership fee. This began several years ago
in lieu of the annual student scholarship. This way the scholarship
money is used to assist several future professionals rather
than just one student.
I just heard from the AAFCS Centennial Committee that they
accepted our proposals for Centennial activities. This includes
doing a Centennial Quilt project as well as developing a quilt
pattern and/or quilted tabletop pieces that would be sold at
the 2008 and 2009 AAFCS meetings. Iris Franklin will provide
leadership for this project BUT we need everyone's help, either
by making quilt pieces OR financially to pay for supplies.
Watch for more information after the 2007 AAFCS meeting in
Reno.
Finally, the AAFCS Resolutions that will be voted on at
Senate are on the website under Public Policy. Besides the
ones discussed
at 2007 Conference (FCS Life Skills Curriculum and Renewable
Energy), there is one on the Farm Bill Authorization which
provides funding for Extension programs for families and
consumers. If you have not read the resolutions, please take
a few minutes
and share any thoughts or questions with Suzie Tucker at
smttucker1@msn.com or myself at luann.boyer@colostate.edu Thanks for allowing me to be your president for the past 2
years. It has been a great experience with the best part being
that I've had the opportunity to get better acquainted with
our wonderful members.
WOW! Cindy Miller, AAFCS
"
Top 8" Teachers of the Year.
Congratulations to Cindy!! You are a true FCS professional
and we wish you the best as you travel to the national conference
to receive your award in June.
Plan now to nominate a colleague for recognition!
It is such an honor to be recognized for the work we do in
our profession. Think of a colleague you would like to nominate
for Teacher of the Year, the Marcille Wood Community Service
Award, and Professional of the Year.
In Memory of Nelva Caton
CAFCS Visionary
Nelva Caton, 36 year member of CAFCS, passed away May 16,
2007. Above all, Nelva loved to teach and has taught continuously
from 1953 until the time of her death. As a Family and Consumer
Science Professional, she was well respected, serving on the
CAFCS and CHEA Boards, and honored as Colorado Teacher of the
Year (1981); Professional of the Year (1986); and was honored
countless times on a local level by the Family, Career, and
Community Leaders of America for being an outstanding advisor.
There will be a Memorial Service in Nelva’s honor on
June 9th, 2007 at Shepard of the Hills Presbyterian Church,
11500 West 20th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80211 at 2:00 pm.
The family has suggested that Nelva’s wish would have
been no flowers, and agreed that a donation to the CAFCS Foundation
in memory of Nelva would be greatly appreciated.
THE SILVER STATE
AAFCS Conference in Reno
By MaryAnne Heyman
Some of you may know that I moved to Colorful Colorado from
Beautiful Incline Village, Nevada. I am disappointed that I
will not be able to attend the meeting in Reno this year. As
a resident member of the NAFCS, I was cognizant of the feeling
(real or imagined by the membership) that Nevada could never
be chosen as a site for the American Association of Family & Consumer
Sciences because it was considered not to be family friendly
with gambling as the main industry and of course, legal prostitution
in some counties. There is no denying that Nevada has a checkered
past but it is a state rich in history, beautiful in scenery
and wonderful people. I hope those of you who will be attending
the conference will take some time to appreciate Nevada for
all its colorful historical richness.
First of all, if you love Colorado for its Rodeo, you are
in luck, as the Reno Rodeo is in town while you will be
there.
This is a HUGE and authentic rodeo. Visit http://www.renorodeo.com/
to purchase tickets. As it can be pretty hot during the day
time, evening performances are best.
If you do nothing else, take a drive up to Lake Tahoe. A
2-3 hour scenic roundtrip is to take 395 south to hwy 431
(the
Mount Rose Highway) to the end in Incline Village, left
onto Hwy 28, left onto 50 into Carson City and 395 north
back
to Reno. If you have a whole day, here is a suggested tour:
Start
early. (Please get exact exits and information before you
head out!) For interesting museums along the way, check
out this
website: http://www.laketahoe-ca.worldweb.com/SightsAttractions/Museums/
The gate-keepers museum is one of the best historical museums
for Native culture of the Washoe Tribe famous for basketry
and the timber industry driven by the mining industry.
Head West on I-80 to Truckee, California. Get off at
Donner Lake Road to visit the Donner Party Museum, then
Go back
into Historical Truckee and take the walking tour (very
short), especially Jaboom Street…(or go toward Tahoe City on
hwy 89 for the gate-keepers museum). Like I said, please get
a good map… From Truckee, Take route 267 to Route 28
in Kings Beach. Turn Left toward Incline Village, but be sure
to stop at the Beach and walk out onto the pier. Continue toward
Incline Village, Nevada on Route 28. You will know when you
get to Nevada because of the Casinos. Once in Incline Village,
turn right onto Lakeshore Blvd for a view of some awesome homes
along the lake and a stop at the Hyatt for refreshments. Lakeshore
Blvd will take you back to Highway 28. (Turn right at the stop
sign.) Go about 2 miles to a pull out. This is a great place
to take a very short, easy hike to some of the hugest boulders
you will ever see and once again a great place to appreciate
the vastness of the Lake. Further south on 28 is Sand Harbor
State Park. A good stopping point, but not free. Highway 28
dead ends at Hwy 50. Turn left toward Carson City, the state
capital. Not a lot to see here, but 50 will turn right once
you are almost through Carson City. Take this for the back
way into Virginia City. (Get directions as I forget the route
number!) You will go through Silver City. Notice the back yard
mines cut right into the mountain. These are current family
mines that residents still work for silver veins. Once in Virginia
City, try to find the visitors center video of the history
of Virginia City. Most of the town has been ruined by touristy
stuff, but Mark Twain spent a significant amount of time here
and you can ferret out some of this history. After you have
had enough of Virginia City, continue down the Geiger Grade
for beautiful scenery. Be sure to stop at the turn outs for
historical readings. Turn right at the light at the bottom
of this road onto Old Highway 395. (It might say Virginia Street)
This will lead you back into Reno and under the “Biggest
Little City” archway. It will also lead you back to Second
Street. For an overview of Tahoe, visit:
http://www.viamagazine.com/weekenders/lake_tahoe06.asp
The University of Nevada-Reno is pretty close to where you
are staying. This is a beautiful land grant campus (and my
alma mater).
Have a great conference!
Congratulations
Helen McHugh as you receive the AAFCS Distinguished Service
Award in Reno.
Luggage Tags are still Available!! We appreciate your support
for the CAFCS FUND RAISER. They are $6.00 each (2 for $10.00)
from Marianna Goslau MVG4GOZ@aol.com or from Carole Makela
CAFCS Treasurer.
Special Orders Welcome!!
Centennial Quilt Challenge by Iris Franklin
CALLING ALL QUILTERS, ARTISTIC MEMBERS, HISTORIANS, AND VISIONARIES!!
CAFCS voted, at the annual meeting, to participate in the
Centennial Quilt Challenge for the Centennial Celebration at
AAFCS in 2009. Each state will produce a quilt hanging for
display and auction as a fundraiser for the Centennial Fund.
It is hoped that this activity will engage members of the affiliates
to research the “best of the best” in AAFCS achievements
of the past 100 years. The quilts should be proud legacies
illustrating the depth and scope of the profession. Committee
members, Iris Franklin, Pat Frankenbery, Laurel Kubin, Mary
Anne Heyman, and Marianna Goslau will be meeting in July at
the next board meeting to plan this project.
Your ideas, knowledge, expertise and feedback are needed now
to make our quilt hanging the BEST of the BEST! Please brainstorm
with us and revisit your memories of CHEA and CAFCS and help
determine the legacies that should be depicted in the quilt.
Here are a few ideas to get those brain cells activated:
•
Traditional style, stylized with appliqué, beading,
etc. , combinations?
•
Colorado landscapes?
•
Educational institutions for professional training?
•
Founders, Distinquished Service honorees, Outstanding leaders?
•
Events, milestones, the future?
•
Other?
CAFCS members have vast talent and we are asking you to share
it on this project.
Send your thoughts and ideas to Iris Franklin, PO Box 287,
Meeker, CO 81641, or to irisfrankin@earthlink.net.
If you are not a quilter, have little artistic ability, have
no interest in history or being a visionary, all is not lost.
There is a way you can participate in this project. Monetary
donations are also welcomed for the fabrics and materials and
may be sent to Carole Makela, CAFCS Treasurer, 74 Forrest Lane,
Boulder, CO 80302.
Keep us posted!! Please forward any changes you have for
your email, phone, and address to Judy Clock judy@hitchingpostbnb.com
Next Newsletter Deadline:
August 15, 2007 Send items to L6nelson@aol.com
For Teachers in Foods
Kitchen Chemistry [PDF]
(hold down control and click on this link):
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Special-Programs/SP-287Spring-2006/CourseHome/
There is a great deal of chemistry going on in every kitchen,
even though most cooks may not be cognizant of the various
interactions going on in the pot, wok, or oven. MIT's popular
OpenCourseWare Initiative has recently made the contents of
Dr. Patricia Christie's course on kitchen chemistry available
on this site. Visitors to the site can download the syllabus,
take in some assigned readings (and recipes), and look over
the assignments. The assignments include investigations that
involve emulsifiers, ice cream, peer teaching, and pancakes,
among other things.
The site also includes links to helpful readings, such as those
on chocolate, the health benefits of capsicum, and the world
of gluten. For people who wish to bring back the frayed connective
tissue between chemistry and the culinary arts, this site is
absolutely essential.
Parenting Programs
Partnering with Parents ONLINE will begin June 11th and go
through November 30th. This 11
module interactive training focuses on strengthening identified
core competencies for working with parents. Learners participate
in each module over a two-week period, and interact with a
variety of Extension Specialists from Iowa State University
Extension, as well as other universities and organizations.
Each module contains activities and other resources you can
download and use in your work with parents. The National Extension
Parent Education Model (NEPEM) and the National Extension Parenting
Educators' Framework (NEPEF) are incorporated in this training.
Topics include culture and parenting, parenting with special
challenges, examining parenting curricula, measuring program
outcomes, feeding children, relationship of financial stability
and parenting, understanding parent and child development,
guiding children, and much more!
This ONLINE training/course includes chat rooms, discussion
boards, video streams, e-Journals, small group and individual
assignments, and readings. Chat sessions are held once every
two weeks (one chat per module). CEUs, social worker hours,
3 undergraduate and graduate credits available, as well as
a Parenting
Education Certificate of Completion from ISUE.
To register, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/pwp and click
on "Online Registration"
Partnering with Parents ONLINE, an in-depth training for people who work with
parents begins June 11th: www.extension.iastate.edu/pwp
2 day summer workshop June 26-27, 2007, ISU campus
Understanding Parent and Child Development
Guiding, Nurturing and Motivating Children
To register, go to http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/pwp/home.html
WWW.COLORADOAFCS.ORG
Our Executive Director,
Judy Clock has spent probably “thousands” of hours
developing the Colorado AFCS website.
It is a beautiful informational source for Colorado Family
and Consumer Science professionals and other FCS professionals
around the country and world!!
Log on and take a look!
WWW.COLORADOAFCS.ORG
Introducing Your Editors, MaryAnne Heyman and Lorna Nelson
We appreciate their time for editing the news!!! If you are
interested in joining the Editor Team, contact the Executive
Director.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
AAFCS 98th Annual Conference & Expo June 21-24, 2007
CAFCS Board Meeting July 16, 2007
CAFCS NewsletterDeadline
August 15, 2007
CAFCS Annual Conference, January, 2008
2008 IFHE World Jubilee Conference will be held in Lucerne,
Switzerland July
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