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Region Officer Handbook

Region Representative
The region representative is a member of the IFACSTA board. 
I.  Responsibilities


A.   
Use the Illinois Family and
Consumer Sciences Teachers Association Bylaws


B.   
Serve as leader of the
region


C.   
Plan and carry out two
region meetings for the membership


D.   
Hold meetings with region
officers to plan and coordinate responsibilities of their
office


E.    
Write region news articles
for the three IFACSTA newsletters


F.    
Form committees for
projects


G.   
Coordinate an officer slate
committee


H.   
Keeps a set of records used
in the service of the office: 
agendas, plans, etc.


I.      
Evaluate meetings and
compile a record


J.     
Apply for PDU and
Certification units from the appropriate sources for region IFACSTA
events


K.   
Attend annual convention and
hold region business meeting


L.    
Send list of region officers
to IFACSTA president-elect before December 1


M.  
Provide each region officer
with a copy of officer responsibilities


N.   
Maintain region handbook for
future region representatives


O.   
Maintain official
documentation for certification units


P.    
Support the efforts of
IFACSTA, IACTE, ACTE, and NATFACS



II.              
Calendar of
Events


July-August                     
Attend conference and hold a business meeting during your region
meeting. Ask for meeting idea input
from members and set date for first meeting.


Application for CPDU must be filed 30 days in
advance.  Write newsletter
  article.


September                        
Meet with other region officers and draft a plan of action for the
year.


October-November          
Hold fall region meeting for the membership


December                        
Write IFACSTA newsletter article


February                          
Begins plans for spring meeting and confer with officers


March                              
Finalize plans for spring meeting


                                         
Write IFACSTA newsletter article


April                                
Hold a spring region meeting


           
           
                                   
Make plans to attend IFACSTA conference


Encourage new members to attend IFACSTA
conference



III.            
Tips


A.   
Use available resources from
the board meeting


B.   
Keep in contact with other
state officers


C.   
Keep a current list of
members and update with materials from membership
director




Region Vice
Chairperson




I.                
Responsibilities


A.   
Assist the region
representative


B.   
Assist in planning the
region meetings


C.   
Serve as public relations
chairperson for the region


                                                   
i.    
Write articles to
local newspaper


                                                 
ii.    
Write sample news
release form for region attendees


                                               
iii.    
Collect publicity to
share with legislators


                                               
iv.    
Coordinate efforts to
support the IFACSTA memorial scholarship projects


D.   
Attend region meetings and
the IFACSTA conference


E.    
Mentor new members in
IFACSTA


F.    
Support the efforts of
IFACSTA, IACTE, ACTE, and NATFACS



II.              
Calendar of
Events


July-August                     
Attend IFACSTA conference


September                        
Meet with region chairperson to draft plan of action for the
year


October-November          
Attend Fall region meeting


                                         
Write sample news release for fall region
meeting


February                          
Support the region representative planning for spring
meeting


                                         
Collect publicity materials to share with
legislators


April                                
Write sample news release for spring region meeting


                                         
Write newspaper article for spring region
meeting


III.            
Tips


A.   
Use available resources from
the region representative


B.   
Send publicity materials to
legislators or coordinate with the IFACSTA board


C.   
Keep copies of news release
samples



Region Secretary –
Treasurer




I.                
Responsibilities


A.   
Attend the region meetings
and IFACSTA conference


B.   
Write minutes of the
business meeting at conference and both region meetings


C.   
Send letters, which the
region representative request, including letters of appreciation to speakers and
all those who have helped with the region meetings


D.   
Read necessary
correspondence to the group and file letters for future
reference


E.    
Collect and deposit any
region monies


F.    
Pay all bills and keep an
up-to-date financial record for the region


G.   
With the help of the region
representative, compile a directory of Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and
IFACSTA members.  Duplicate and
have available for IFACSTA members. 
Revise the directory on a regular basis


H.   
Assist the region
representative with meetings and programs


I.      
Support IFACSTA, IACTE,
ACTE, and NATFACS



II.              
Calendar of
Events


July-August                                 
Attend IFACSTA conference


September                                    
Meet with region chairperson to draft plan of action for the
year


October-November                      
Attend fall region meeting


                                                     
Write minutes for fall region meeting


                                                     
Write necessary correspondence from fall region
meeting


February                                      
Support the region representative planning for spring
meeting


April                                            
Write minutes for fall region meeting


                                                     
Write necessary correspondence from fall region
meeting


III.            
Tips


A.   
Use available resources from
the region representative


B.   
If a bank account is needed,
use a centrally located bank, which allows banking by
mail





Region Membership
Chairperson




      
I.         
Responsibilities


A.   
Be informed on the purpose
of IFACSTA and encourage Family and Consumer Sciences professional to
join


B.   
Obtain membership lists from
the State Membership Chairperson


C.   
Attend all region
meetings


D.   
Preview IFACSTA website for
information


E.    
Help match mentors to new
IFACSTA members


F.    
Support IFACSTA, IACTE,
ACTE, and NATFACS



    
II.         
Calendar of
Events


           
July-August                                       
Attend IFACSTA conference


September                                          
Meet with region chairperson to draft plan of action for the
year


October-November                            
Ask non-members to attend fall meeting and to join
IFACSTA


February                                            
Support the region representative planning for spring
meeting


April                                                  
Ask non-members to attend spring meeting and to join
IFACSTA


                                                           
Attend spring region meeting



  
III.         
Tips


A.   
Use available resources from
the region representative


B.   
Carry membership forms with
you when attending educational meeting


C.   
Encourage all members to
invite non-members to join IFACSTA, IACTE, ACTE, and NATFACS. 
Help arrange transportation


D.   
Share website address
information to membership











Region Legislative
Chairperson





      
I.         
Responsibilities


A.   
Make contact with the
IFACSTA legislative chairperson to receive current legislative
information


B.   
Distribute legislative
information received from IFACSTA legislative chairperson to region
membership


C.   
Establish a legislative
network throughout the region using key persons in the
region


D.   
Make recommendations to
region representative, officers and members concerning legislative matters which
affect Career and Technical Education and Family and Consumer
Sciences.


E.    
Attend all region meetings
and submit a report concerning legislative matters


F.    
Attend IFACSTA conference
and the join sponsored IFACSTA and FCCLA Legislative Awareness
Day


G.   
Testify or delegate to other
region members to testify before legislative and other governmental leaders when
requested by IFACSTA legislative chairperson


H.   
Provide membership with the
current legislator’s names, addresses, and phone numbers


I.      
Support IFACSTA, IACTE, ACTE
, and NATFACS



    
II.         
Calendar of
Events


July-August                                       
Attend IFACSTA conference


September                                          
Meet with region chairperson to draft plan of action for the
year


October-November                            
Attend fall region meeting


                                                           
Give current legislative information


February                                            
Support the region representative planning for spring
meeting


                                                           
Be prepared for IFACSTA/FCCLA Legislative
Day


April                                                  
Attend spring region meeting


                                                           
Give current legislative information


  
III.         
Tips


A.   
Use available resources from
the region representative


B.   
Formulate an emergency
legislative contact plan with email, fax and phone numbers of key
persons


C.   
Use resources of State
Legislators from your area, IACTE Executive Director, and the IACTE Public
Information Chairperson


D.   
Participate in any political
action group, which will be positive for Family and Consumer Sciences, and
Career and Technical Education

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  • Upcoming Events
  • Job Postings
  • Professional Development
  • 2022 IFACSTA Conference Pictures
  • Awards
  • Executive Committee
  • About
  • Membership Application
  • Regional Representation
  • 2021 IFACSTA Conference Recap and Pictures
  • 2018 and 2019 IFACSTA Conference Pictures
  • 2019 IFACSTA Conference
  • 2018 IFACSTA Conference
  • Resources
    • The Butter Book
    • FCS Advocacy
    • How to Enhance an IEP in FCS
    • "Say Yes to FCS" Lesson Plan
    • AAFCS Credential Assessments for FCS
    • New FSSMC Instructor Qualifications
    • Danielson for FCS
    • STEM to FCS Crosswalk
    • MIddle School Rationale
  • By-Laws
  • By-laws: Region Officer Handbook