Affiliate Councils News

Affiliate officers/members are encouraged to submit items for Affiliate News. Announcements, election results, activities, and best practices are encouraged. Email Charles Cheesebrough.

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Summer 2013 Illinois affiliate update

by Kimi Cross and Elissa Thomann Mitchell, co-presidents

May 24, 2013

The Illinois Council on Family Relations held its annual conference on April 12 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign, Illinois. The theme was “Family Well-being” and we welcomed proposals on any aspect of well-being (e.g., physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual).

Summer 2013 Minnesota affiliate update

by Mary Maher, president

May 24, 2013

Each year at our fall conference, MCFR presents two awards.

Summer 2013 Wisconsin affiliate update

by Amanda Smith, public relations officer

May 24, 2013

The fourth annual WICFR state conference, April 11-13, at Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells was a great success.

Summer 2013 Utah affiliate update

May 24, 2013

On April 5, the UTCFR held its annual conference on the Utah Valley University Campus. The theme of the conference was “Family Studies in the Community.”

Students raise funds for food center, celebrate FLE month

Contributed by University of North Texas students

University of North Texas students collected 150 pounds of baby food and additional cash for a food center in Denton, Texas, as they promoted Family Life Education month during February.

Affiliate Councils Board seeks nominations

February 26, 2013

The program chair and student affiliate advisor representative positions are up for election this year.

Put your affiliate on display at the conference

This annual competition is back!

September 24, 2012

S. Greg Thompson, Ph.D., Lamar University

for Members ONLY

Family scholars well-positioned to cultivate social capital

by S. Greg Thompson, Ph.D., and Kimberly A. Wallet, Ph.D., both of Lamar University

Family scholars can and do contribute to build social capital, and thereby, elevate quality of life in a community. By training, many of us have insight into assessing community needs and, by employment, we have standing to help direct resources toward resolving those needs.

from NCFR News

NCFR Webinar

An Introduction to Ethical Thinking and Practice for Family Professionals: A Case Study Approach.

Welcome to NCFR's first webinar...and it's free!

from CFLE News

Family Life Education Month Contest

February is Family Life Education Month

July 05, 2012

February is Family Life Education Month. Help NCFR promote February as Family Life Education Month in 2013 by contributing to the National Council on Family Relations' Family Life Education Month Contest.

from NCFR Community Blog

Students/New Professionals, is NCFR is for you?

Watch the one-minute answer

Posted by Charles Cheesebrough | May 25, 2012

Affiliate Councils Awards

Deadline is June 30 for 2012 awards

May 21, 2012

Nominate a colleague for the professional Meritorious Service Award. Students may apply for the student awards, all of which include a stipend and recognition at the annual conference.

from Students and New Professionals News

SNP Conference Update

Conference attendance...a great experience for students

May 10, 2012

NCFR student leaders Karina Brown and Melissa Belflower, Samford University

from Tips and testimonials from student affiliate members

The student leadership perspective: Increasing CFLE awareness

Student officers at NCFR's Samford University affiliate explain how they've tripled group attendance and brought family life education into the spotlight.

Katie Davis, Indiana State University, NCFR Honors graduate

from Students and New Professionals News

NCFR Honors Graduates-Spring 2012

April 12, 2012

Katie Davis, Indiana State University, was one of about 40 graduates who earned NCFR honors recognition this spring. Congratulations to all these great students for their scholarship and community involvement.

from NCFR News

UCFR Affiliate in Wisconsin

to hold benefit event

March 13, 2012

Family Life Education majors from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are hosting a benefit for "Simply Smiles" on Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, at 7 pm in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.