2020 Annual Session - #NEAFCS2020

Snowbird Resort ~ Snowbird, Utah
September 14 - September 17, 2020

Snowbird Resort is one of Utah’s premiere vacation spots year-round. We invite you to join your colleagues to “Experience Life Elevated” at 8,000- 11,000 ft. where you will be granted ample opportunities both on- and off-site to:

Explore opportunities to inspire a sense of purpose
Engage with new and experienced colleagues
Elevate personal and professional commitment
Embrace prospects to find clarity of purpose
Energize and set a customized course to success

In fact, if you listen closely the voice inside you is whispering, “The mountains are calling and I must go!”

Hotel Information

The Snowbird Resort will serve as the host hotel for the 2020 Annual Session. The feel of feather light powder on world famous terrain, the smell of crisp fall air and changing leaves, the beauty of green peaks bursting with wild flowers. No matter what your sensory memory, Snowbird is a mountain meeting experience completely beyond the expected. Wide open spaces, beautiful landscapes, and a serene mountain environment take you away from daily distractions. Whether pushing limits or just kicking back and enjoying the ride, there’s an activity for everyone at Snowbird.

Reservation information coming soon!

Click here to view the 2020 NEAFCS Exhibitor Prospectus - Reserve your booth today!

Call for Proposals for the 2020 Annual Session Now Open

Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2020.

Click here to access the 2020 Annual Session Proposal Portal. (you will be taken to a members only web page)

Click here to view the FAQ document for more information. This information can also be found in the Proposal Portal.

NEAFCS is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Annual Session in Snowbird, UT from September 14-17. You can choose to submit a proposal to present a Concurrent Session or a Showcase of Excellence Poster.

You must be a current NEAFCS member to submit a proposal; however team members can be any Extension professional or Community partner. Members selected to present will be required to register for the Annual Session; this includes all team presenters. Only properly completed online abstract submissions will be considered.

Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2020.

2020 Presentation Proposal Selection Criteria

Addresses an emerging issue, relevant problem, or community need
Provides participants with new skills, knowledge, or abilities
Demonstrates effectiveness through program process, outcome, or impact evaluation
Clear, concise, and correct grammar and spelling

This year's tracks include:

Administration/Leadership/Community and Economic Development
Life Span Development: Aging, Child Development, Human Development and related topics
Child Care/Child Development/Parenting
Sustainable Living: Textiles, Clothing, Housing, Environment and related topics
Life Member
Financial Management
Food Safety
Chronic Disease Prevention
Health: Emotional, Mental, Physical and Substance Use
Food and Nutrition
Technology and Social Media
4-H and Youth Development
Trending Topics (This track is for your innovative proposal that may not fit into one of the above tracks)

For more information, we recommend you watch the How to Submit a Successful Proposal Webinar scheduled for December 12th. To register, visit the NEAFCS website under the Professional Development tab/Webinars.

2020 Annual Session Request for Proposal Reviewers Now Open

From December 1 until January 31, NEAFCS is looking for individuals to sign up to be a reviewer for programs to be presented at the 2020 Annual Session in Snowbird, UT. You will be asked to review from February 1-22. This experience is an opportunity to enhance your Vita for promotion. You can also learn ideas to present in the future.

It would be helpful if reviewers would watch the webinar How to Submit a Successful Proposal scheduled for December 12th which can be found on the NEAFCS website under the Professional Development tab/Webinars.

Click here to access the Sign-Up Form