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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Hello OAFCS Friends, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">This year's Ohio Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (OAFCS) Conference, February 13-14, 2020 is fast approaching. It is three weeks away. Go to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oafcs.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce2a19906224649a4c5f108d79ddd0bb0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637151445012999431&sdata=wTOinfaBXoYnMIKdOAWy%2BAQJvI5ObosPmaM3FQSA0JY%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://www.oafcs.org/" shash="CgipXxvX20YGA9GNkgc1CfeIxb5FCF/6nIq/M3mDX/idUDJzz+yKzRXMd6P2buPK4fnSy59GCoEH44YUOt/K75C/7Gm7aJnf/qN0UhNU7Xj+vLAKWaYYx4OQatZldnppWJeapowBqI1tY9FxrX2AShHpyn2nsdDW1iQlLLGNV/g=" target="_blank">www.oafcs.org</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>website
to register and learn more. The conference is conveniently located at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadow Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Ohio's Emphasis:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">The Ohio FCS Conference:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>"The Power of One" Encouraging Sustainable Living</u><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b>program
will provide an opportunity for attendees to become aware of the great things that are happening in Ohio. It will give an opportunity to prepare and support professionals to learn more about consumer sustainability in three major areas: personal action, community
vitality, and global interdependence. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Background: </span></u></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">This year's OAFCS' conference is a precursor to the XXIV International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE) World Congress 2020 - -<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><u>"Home
Economics: Soaring Toward Sustainable Development"</u></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>that will be held August 2-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. Go to Tentative Program-at-a-Glance <a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvent.com%2Fevents%2Fifhe-world-congress-2020%2Fagenda-df64e24cf1f64596ad83baaa8c57e21c.aspx%3Ftw%3DBF-B1-20-35-3E-35-74-67-72-63-73-71-51-71-91-8D&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce2a19906224649a4c5f108d79ddd0bb0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637151445013009423&sdata=19Z4Efk%2BzqwyrUO967fll%2FSAawqU5ftJMZXyUm2Bygk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://www.cvent.com/events/ifhe-world-congress-2020/agenda-df64e24cf1f64596ad83baaa8c57e21c.aspx?tw=BF-B1-20-35-3E-35-74-67-72-63-73-71-51-71-91-8D" shash="YTMcfiyh8R7hhNbZvRjF8J4aaVM0U6sT2w3FK3MvBvpRDCOTeL2yq5xvqy0RlsGj43y8SKJDUuPU6XakOksutA7o5o00pwt3FcHkmux38AP6UEvHElLgXPuibrj2yS8rKoMm3tzdDm5mTfdQbRg52xgVOfhnJrbTkIW2Uw9eY8U=" target="_blank">agenda-</a><a href="https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvent.com%2Fevents%2Fifhe-world-congress-2020%2Fagenda-df64e24cf1f64596ad83baaa8c57e21c.aspx%3Ftw%3DBF-B1-20-35-3E-35-74-67-72-63-73-71-51-71-91-8D&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce2a19906224649a4c5f108d79ddd0bb0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637151445013009423&sdata=19Z4Efk%2BzqwyrUO967fll%2FSAawqU5ftJMZXyUm2Bygk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://www.cvent.com/events/ifhe-world-congress-2020/agenda-df64e24cf1f64596ad83baaa8c57e21c.aspx?tw=BF-B1-20-35-3E-35-74-67-72-63-73-71-51-71-91-8D" shash="YTMcfiyh8R7hhNbZvRjF8J4aaVM0U6sT2w3FK3MvBvpRDCOTeL2yq5xvqy0RlsGj43y8SKJDUuPU6XakOksutA7o5o00pwt3FcHkmux38AP6UEvHElLgXPuibrj2yS8rKoMm3tzdDm5mTfdQbRg52xgVOfhnJrbTkIW2Uw9eY8U=" target="_blank">df64e24cf1f64596ad83baaa8c57e21c.aspx</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Ohio FCS' Relationship with IFHE and AAFCS</span></u></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Ohio AFCS is an affiliate to the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). AAFCS holds membership in the International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE), with status as
a Non-Governmental Organization with the United Nations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Family & Consumer Sciences Discipline:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">The primary goal of FCS is the improvement of the quality of life for individuals, families, and community. The quality of the environment has a direct impact on the quality of life
for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Ellen Swallow Richards - Family & Consumer Sciences Connection with Ecology and Consumer Sustainability:</span></u></b><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:-webkit-standard">On March 3, 2009 during Women's History Month, Ellen Swallow Richards (1842-1911), founder of Home Economics, was one of the five women recognized by President Obama in "taking the lead to save the planet".<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:-webkit-standard">Ellen Swallow Richards was elected the first AHEA president from 1909-1910. The American Home Economics Association was founded in 1909, and had a name change in 1993 to American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:-webkit-standard">Her early work involved testing water quality. She is recognized for beginning the ecology movement. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:-webkit-standard">Ellen Swallow Richards was known for communicating clear and meaningful messages. It is documented that she would conclude her letters by writing<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>"Keep Thinking"</b>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">I wanted to share my thoughts of why this year's conference is relevant for each of us, as we all have an important role in encouraging<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u>consumer
sustainability.</u> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Look forward to seeing you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Susan Shockey, PhD, CFCS, CPFFE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">2020 OAFCS Conference Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">V. Ann Paulins, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Senior Associate Dean – Research & Graduate Studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black">Professor – Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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