Now Accepting Proposals for the 2019 NEAFCS Annual Session

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposals for concurrent sessions and showcases of excellence for our 2019 NEAFCS Annual Session.  You must be a current NEAFCS member to apply.  To find the submission link, click here. You will be taken to a members-only page. Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2019. 

For more information, please visit the Annual Session web page here.

NEAFCS Awards System Now Open

The awards system is now open. Go to the NEAFCS Awards page (www.neafcs.org/awards) to find out more and to submit your application. The deadline to complete your online awards application is March 15th. 

Make sure to read the NEAFCS Awards Manual for changes to this years awards program including new awards.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• National deadline for award winners moving to the National level is March 15. This will be the date your state officer will send the awards to Susan Routh, NEAFCS Vice President for Awards and Recognition.
• Your 2019 NEAFCS Membership must be paid/postmarked by December 31st in order to qualify for an award. If you have any questions regarding the status of your membership, please contact your state affiliate.

NEAFCS Impact Statement Portal Open Dec. 1 to Feb. 1

We invite all affiliates to submit impact statements for potential inclusion in the 2019 NEAFCS Impact Statements! These statements are used widely to show what our programs accomplish nationwide. 

Each state is encouraged to submit one to three high-impact programs in one or more program/subject areas. In 2019, we are adding a new category: disaster education.

Click on the “Public Affairs” tab and the “Education” section of the NEAFCS website to view the NEAFCS impact report archives and also review tips about writing powerful impact statements. We encourage submission of high-resolution photos. The review committee looks forward to reading about the impacts your programs have made in the past year.   

Click here to submit your state’s impact statements.

2019 Annual Session 

Hershey Lodge ~ Hershey, PA
September 30 - October 3, 2019
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Save the Date

• Call for Proposals for the 2019 Annual Session Set to Open December 1, 2018 with deadline of January 31, 2019. Click here for more information and instructions for submitting a proposal.

• 2019 Annual Session Request for Proposal Reviewers - Click here to sign-up. Deadline for sign-up is January 31, 2019.

• Click here for Exhibit and Sponsor Prospectus - New Donor Opportunities Available 

For more information and to book your hotel room at the Hershey Lodge, visit https://www.neafcs.org/2019-annual-session. 

PILD First Timers Scholarship Applications Portal Open from December 18 to February 1

The 2019 Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference will be April 14-17, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. Past PILD attendees have found this professional development experience very valuable, so be sure to read their reflections on the NEAFCS website.

PILD first-time attendees may be eligible for one of the twenty $300 NEAFCS 1^st Timer's scholarships. Contact your affiliate President if you wish to be considered for the state PILD team and this award. Only one scholarship is allocated per affiliate. The scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis among those who complete the application as directed. Attendees are required to submit a reflection article and photo after participating.

The PILD scholarship applications are collected online at www.neafcs.org. The PILD conference is sponsored by the Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP). Go to www.jcep.org/pild for up-to-date conference information. You also can find the link on the NEAFCS Public Affairs Home Page. Conference registration opens January 2, 2019. Early Bird Registration is due by March 22, 2019.

Upcoming Webinars

Save the date and join us for our last webinar of 2018!

• December 12 - Tips & Tricks for Submitting a Successful Concurrent Session/Showcase of Excellence/Ignite or World Café Proposal - Click here to register (member login required)

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