There are some excellent reasons for joining Professional Associations:

• Professional associations publish journals and newsletters which keep you up-to date on issues and developments in your field, offer information about upcoming conferences and professional development opportunities.
• As a member, you will be eligible to attend at reduce rates the group conferences. Weather at the state, regional, or national level, professional conferences offer excellent opportunities to build your network of professionals in the field, learn the latest development in your field, and take professional courses and seminars.

         *JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. IT PAYS OFF*

 Family and Consumer Sciences Education offer several associations to join:

AAFCS-American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences www.aafcs.org

FACTE- Florida Association for Career and Technical Educators www.facte.org

FEFACS-Florida Educators of Family And Consumer Sciences www.facte.org/divisions/fefacs.htm