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WEAFCS Handbook

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Washington Affiliate

Handbook

January 2021

The following is the web-based content of the association handbook without the Bylaws and Appendices. Please find the Bylaws using the side navigation menu.

The Washington Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Handbook has been designed as a reference for Association members.

 
 
 

NEAFCS Creed

As an extension educator my prime concern is people.

I believe that it is my privilege to give to the best of my ability.

It is my responsibility to develop myself to be a better teacher and an understanding friend.

I accept the opportunity to help individuals, families and communities to develop to their full potential.

And may I always be willing to accept the challenges of the times.

 

 
Handbook updated 12/2020
 

 

Table of Contents

  • WEAFCS Officers
  • WEAFCS Committee Assignments
  • WEAFCS Committees’ Duties and Responsibilities
  • NEAFCS Committee Members

 
 

WEAFCS Officers

President – Kayla Wells (2021-2022)

President Elect – Vacant

Vice President – Chris Koehler (2020 – 2021)

Secretary – Vacant (2020 – 2021)

Treasurer – Margaret Viebrock (2021 – 2022)
 

WEAFCS Committee Assignments

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHAIR: AnaMaria Diaz Martinez

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAIR: Chris Koehler

MEMBER RESOURCES CHAIR: Margaret A. Viebrock

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION CHAIRMAN: Diane Smith

 

WEAFCS Committee Restructure

To follow the NEAFCS structure, four State Committee Chair positions have been established. Our current national and state committees are listed as sub‑committees under an appropriate Committee Chair. Each of these sub‑committees needs a chair and members. A member who agrees to be a State Committee Chair is also welcome to assume the responsibilities of any sub‑committee chair or a committee member.
 
 

Public Affairs Chair

Liaison with NEAFCS Vice President for Public Affairs; receive and answer correspondence; disseminate information to appropriate state committee person and/or members.

Sub-Committees

Public Policy Issues: Inform members of public policy and legislative action that affects the quality of life for families. Coordinate or provide training on the legislative process or issues as appropriate. Encourage members to apply for the Public Policy Education Award and attend the JCEP Public Policy Workshop in Washington DC.

Networking and Coalition Building: Provide a communication link for immediate information delivery and/or action in each district. Investigate coalition building within our state that will promote our mission.

AAFCS Representative: Promote WEAFCS members’ programs and awards in the Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter. Represent WEAFCS on the WAFCS Board.

Auditing: Annually audit treasurer’s records and make procedure recommendations, as appropriate.
 
 

Professional Development Chair

Liaison with NEAFCS Vice President for Professional Development; receive and answer correspondence; disseminate information to appropriate state committee person and/or members. Coordinate Kathy Lundgren Scholarship Applications.

Sub-Committees

Professional Improvement: Encourage members to apply for professional improvement awards at state and national levels. Inform members of professional improvement opportunities. Submit PDU application for Extension faculty sponsored activities. Encourage eligible members to apply for fellowships, program awards, special awards and the Kathy Lundgren scholarship.

Research and Studies: Encourage members to conduct local studies and submit for publication and awards. Disseminate research/study information pertinent to members.

Arrangements: Assist Vice President with arrangements for the Annual Meeting. Assist with other association functions as needed.
 
 

Member Resources Chair

Liaison with NEAFCS Vice President for Member Resources; receive and answer correspondence; disseminate information to appropriate state committee person and/or members.

Sub-Committees

Membership: Encourage Extension Family & Consumer Sciences faculty in related fields to become members of WEAFCS and NEAFCS. Promote life membership for retiring members or former members no longer eligible for active membership.

Retirement: Recognize retiring members. Keep members informed of retirement issues. Encourage retires to apply for life membership.

Historian: Revise and update WEAFCS handbook as needed. Provide handbook to new members. Maintain permanent record of WEAFCS.

Newsletter Editor: Coordinate information, print and mail newsletter as the communication link for members throughout the state, including life members.

Nominating: Recruit nominees for offices according to bylaws and conduct elections.

Finance: Guide budget development process. Chair all income producing projects.

Bylaws and Parliamentary Procedures: Recommend bylaw revisions to membership. Chair serves as parliamentarian at business meetings.
 
 

Awards and Recognition Chair

Liaison with NEAFCS Vice President for Public Affairs; receive and answer correspondence; disseminate information to appropriate state committee person and/or members.

Sub-Committees

Distinguished Service, Florence Hall and Paraprofessional: Encourage eligible members to submit applications for professional recognition for Extension Educator of the Year, DSA, Florence Hall, Continued Excellence, New Professional and Paraprofessional Award.

Communications: Encourage and recognize excellence in communications and media work by members at state and national levels. Promote WEAFCS within the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.
 
 

NEAFCS OFFICERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Diane Smith – NEAFCS Awards Committee Member
AnaMaria Diaz Martinez – Finance Committee Member (Western Region Representative)
 
 

Please see http://www.neafcs.org for current officers and committee chairs