VAFCS NORTHERN REGION
“Shaping our Future”
Fall Professional Day
Thursday, October 16, 2008
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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The 2008 Fall Professional Day will be held on Thursday October 16 at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks in the Ballroom.
The address is:
11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033.
703-352-2525
Three outstanding professionals are scheduled to speak:
4:15 – 5:00 PM Reuben L. Gist, Director, Advocacy & Community Outreach, Capital Area Food Bank. “Strengths and Challenges Across Cultures”
5:15 – 6:00 PM Joseph L. Wysocki, PhD, National Program Leader, Housing and Indoor Environment, USDA. “Healthy Housing”
7:00 – 8:00 PM Bonnie Braun, PhD, CFCS, President AAFCS, Associate Professor and Extension Family Policy Specialist, U MD. “The Future …..As If It Matters”
PDU credit certificate will be given for this opportunity to hear these various experts speak. Each is an engaging speaker who will share timely up to date information of their field.
Registration information:
Non-refundable fees are:
If postmarked by October 1, 2008 If postmarked by October 8, 2008
Members -- $48.00 Members -- $55.00
Non-members -- $55.00 Non-members --$60.00
Student members -- $35.00 Student members - $35.00
Please contact either Mildred Arnold at 703- 385-8958 OR Charleen Deasy at Charleen.deasy@verizon.net for further information and a registration brochure. Brochure is available in pdf form for return email.
Registration is by mail and should be mailed to:
Mildred Arnold, Registration Chair
VAFCS Northern Region
10548 Assembly Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Make check payable to VAFCS, Northern Region please
Dinner is 6:15 to 7:00 PM Menu below
Mixed Greens Salad
Assorted Fresh Breads and Rolls
Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Seasonal Vegetables
Coffee Hot Tea
Sorbet Trio
Please indicate on registration any special dietary restrictions if necessary.
The Fairfax Marriott is located adjacent to the Fair Oaks Mall if you are a shopper and want to combine this professional opportunity with a shopping excursion for early holiday shopping.
Everyone is welcome from all areas of the state. Members please encourage non-members to attend as well; the guidelines for AAFCS membership no long require a degree in FCS or related field.
