2018 VAFCS/VEAFCS Annual Conference
Program at a Glance

March 22-23, 2018 
Double Tree by Hilton, Richmond-Midlothian
1021 Koger Center Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 379-3800

Earn PDUs | Great Networking Opportunities | Latest Trends in Research & Practice

For more information or questions contact Dana Legette-Traylor at (804) 524-5161 or Sylvia Mullen at (804) 780-6188.

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8:00 - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 - 4:00 PM
2:00 - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 - 8:30 PM
9:00 - 10:00 PM


7:30 - 8:30 AM


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8:00 AM
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​8:30 - 9:00 AM 
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9:00 - 9:45 AM 


10:00 - 10:45 AM 
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11:00 - 11:45 AM
 
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
 
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1:30 - 2:00 PM 
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​2:00 - 2:45 PM
 





3:00 - 3:45 PM 






​3:45 PM
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - Pre-conference Sessions & Events
AAFCS Credentialing Exam Testing (CFCS, CNWE, CPFFE)
VAFCS Board Meeting (Board members only)
VEAFCS Board Meeting (Board members only)
Federal Trade Center Excursion -Downtown Richmond (Bus departs at 1:30)
Registration Opens
Dinner-Legislative Updates (Budget & funding for CTE Programs, Bill Proposals)
Student Mixer (Meet & Greet/Collaboration)

Friday, March 23, 2018 - Conference Sessions & Events
Breakfast and VAFCS Business Meeting (All are invited)
Topic - AAFCS Leadership Academy - Virginia Affiliate Project
Speaker - Julie Ann Temple, Radford University
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Registration Open; Silent Auction will be held during the conference and bidding will end at 2:00 pm.
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VAFCS/VEAFCS Presidents' Welcome and Opening
Speaker - Mary Rapoport, CFCS, Virginia Egg Council 
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Topic - Pathways - Outlook and Re-imaging for FACS teachers/ Financial Education Platform
Speaker - Helen Fuqua, Virginia Department of Education 
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Speaker - Kimberly Hoffman, Virginia Cooperative Extension - Isle of Wight
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Topic - Understanding Cyber Security
Speaker - Darrell Carpenter, PhD, Longwood University 

Luncheon & Awards Presentations
Speaker - Dr. Stephen Day, Virginia Commonwealth University 
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Student Poster Showcase/ Best Practices/ Student Research Roundtables 
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Concurrent Sessions
*Topic - Understanding Your Finances Today, Tomorrow, and in the Future
 Speaker - Acquania Escarne, RRD Investments

*Topic -  Teaching Personal Finance Using Storytelling
 Speaker - Dr. Larry A. Connatser, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia State University

Concurrent Sessions
*Topic - Life After High School - Financial Planning
 Speaker - Stephen Day, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University

*Topic - Jeanology
​ Speaker - Henry Swartz, Virginia Commonwealth University

Installation of Officers 
Adjourn