Missouri Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

The unique role of MEAFCS is to promote, support and recognize Missouri's Extension Family and Consumer Science educators; and to represent their programming efforts and issues throughout University of Missouri Extension.

2017-2018 MEAFCS Officers & Board

President - Amy Vance
Interim President - Elect - Bethany Bachmann
Past-President - Maude Harris
Secretary - Bethany Bachmann
Treasurer - Mary Sebade

VP for Awards and Recognition - Lindsay Stevenson
VP for Professional Development - Megan Samson
VP for Public Values - Ashley Bales
VP for Member Resources - Pam Duitsman

2018 Membership Benefits

Membership in NEAFCS has many benefits. Among them are:

Access to a growing, nationwide network of nearly 2,000 Extension professionals actively involved in Family & Consumer Sciences programming in their communities.
Opportunities to develop and enhance your leadership and management skills by serving in a leadership capacity on the state or national level.
Forums for presenting research and program information and discussing common Extension concerns at annual conferences, through webinars, and in the Journal of NEAFCS.
Recognition for outstanding achievements through an extensive awards and recognition program.
Discount on conference registration packages.
Access to professional development opportunities on the state, regional and national levels. This includes free webinars for all members sponsored by NEAFCS.
Ability to earn continuing education credits through participation in national meetings.
Up to date information on the latest products, methods, materials and technological advances to enhance the effectiveness of your programs.
Opportunity to serve as External Reviewers for promotion and tenure, as well as publication reviews.
Access to creative networking opportunities through www.neafcs.org.

NEAFCS Annual Session

2018 Annual Session
San Antonio, Texas
September 24-27, 2018

2019 Annual Session
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2019