36th Annual TAFCE Conference "You Are the Key to FCE" November 5-8, 2017

36th Annual TAFCE Conference "You Are the Key to FCE" November 5-8, 2017 Hilton Hotel 501 West Church Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee

1 TAFCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE November 5-8, 2017 Hilton Hotel 501 W. Church Avenue Knoxville, TN 37902 Check in time: 3:00 p.m. Check out time: 12:00 p.m. For reservations call: 865-523-2300 To receive the special group rate of $112.00 +tax per night, you must indicate that you are with the TAFCE Conference. All reservations need to be made before mailing in your conference form. CONFIRMATION NUMBER: The Hilton Hotel is centrally located in downtown Knoxville. You will be within walking distance to the UT campus and will have access to the Knoxville Convention Center via a covered sky bridge. The hotel was recently renovated with inviting accommodations featuring a contemporary decor. All rooms are furnished with one king or two queen beds, a coffeemaker, hairdryer, ironing board, and iron. Guest services include free parking (one per room), free handicap parking, pool, fitness facility, and free Wi-Fi. Newly opened restaurants include Marble City Kitchen and Firefly. A full-service Starbucks is located in the hotel lobby. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THERE BE ANY SALE OF ITEMS OUT OF PERSONAL ROOMS. DOING SO WILL VIOLATE OUR CONTRACT WITH THE HOTEL. The deadline for making reservations at the stated price is October 1, 2017. Reservations must be accompanied by first night room deposit or guaranteed by a major credit card. The hotel cancellation policy for rooms is 72 hours (3 days) before check in. DIRECTIONS: North on I-75 or East on I-40 Take I-40 East into the downtown area. Take exit #388 (US 441 / Downtown Henley). You will exit off the interstate to the right. Go through the tunnel to Henley Street. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Church Avenue. Hotel is one block up on the left. 1

2 South on I-75 (I-275 South) Take I-40 East exit. Merge to the far right and take Henley Street S. exit. Go through the tunnel to Henley Street. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Church Avenue. Hotel is one block up on the left. McGhee Tyson Airport Take 129 N. to I-40 East and get off on exit #388 (US 441 / Downtown Henley). You will exit off the interstate to the right. Go through the tunnel to Henley Street. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Church Avenue. Hotel is one block up on the left. 2

3 REGISTRATION FORM TAFCE ANNUAL CONFERENCE November 5-8, 2017 Name County Address Region City & State, Zip Telephone E-mail Emergency Number Please check all that apply. TAFCE Member Executive Alumnus Guest TAFCE First Conference NAFCE Member Non-member Voting Delegate Extension Staff Pre-Board TAFCE State Board CVU Recipient Meeting Past 50-Year Member New 50-Year Member Hotel Confirmation Number Registration TAFCE Member, staying at Hilton Hotel - $30.00 Registration TAFCE Member, NOT staying at Hilton Hotel - $80.00 Registration TAFCE Member - ONE DAY ONLY - $30.00 PLEASE indicate day attending: Mon. ONLY Tues. ONLY Non-Member Registration Fee - $80.00 Extension Staff Registration Fee - $30.00 Banquet - $42.00 Regional Breakfast - $22.00 (Please Circle One) Western Central Eastern Conference Souvenir Pin - $5.00 LATE REGISTRATION (Postmarked after October 1, 2017) - $50.00 Registration and banquet fees are NON-Refundable, but are transferable for this conference only. All transfers are the responsibility of the member and NOT the responsibility of the state treasurer or any state board officer. Please mail check (payable to TAFCE) and this form by October 1, 2017 to: Fran Howard 2493 Castain Drive Morristown, Tennessee 37813 Home: 423-585-0294 Cell: 423-748-0904 It is important to patronize the Hilton Hotel to keep the educational and ballroom cost down. Our cost is based on the number of rooms you reserve. We trust you will enjoy your conference at the Hilton in Knoxville, Tennessee. 3

4 36th Annual TAFCE State Conference Hilton Hotel -- Knoxville, Tennessee November 5-8, 2017 Tentative Agenda Sunday, November 5 Registration 1:00-4:00 p.m. Educational Sessions 1:00-4:00 p.m. Enter Cultural Arts 3:00-5:00 p.m. Hospitality Room 2:00-3:30 p.m. Tour #1 Star of Knoxville 4:30-9:30 p.m. Pick up Cultural Arts Dinner Cruise Eastern Region 3:00-3:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Open 5:00-8:00 p.m. Central Region 3:30-4:00 p.m. Free Time/Dinner On Your Own Western Region 4:00-4:30 p.m. Banquet and Closing Session 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 6 Entertainment - Our Three Tenors Registration 8:00-11:00 a.m. Pre-Board Meeting 9:00-11:00 a.m. Open after the banquet until 10:30 p.m. Educational Sessions 9:00-11:00 a.m. Gift Shop Hospitality Room 10:00-11:30 a.m. TAFCE Post Board Meeting Tour #2 Bush Beans 10:30-2:30 p.m. Enter Cultural Arts 11:00-3:00 p.m. Lunch On Your Own Wednesday, November 8 Alumni Auction 12:00-5:00 p.m. Breakfast Gift Shop 12:00-5:00 p.m. Western Region 7:00 a.m. Fashion Revue Judging 1:00 p.m. Central Region 7:30 a.m. First Timers Event 1:00-1:30 p.m. Eastern Region 8:00 a.m. Educational Sessions 1:00-3:30 p.m. Hospitality Room 2:00-3:00 p.m. NAFCE Meeting 3:00-3:30 p.m. Cultural Arts Judging 4:00 p.m. Alumni Dinner 5:00 p.m. Dinner On Your Own County Flags Line Up 6:30 p.m. Opening Session 7:00 p.m. Open until 10:30 p.m. Gift Shop Cultural Arts TAFCE Alumni Auction Creative Writing Books on Sale Tuesday, November 7 Registration Voting Delegates Seated Business Meeting Break Opening Session Speaker: Mr. Greg Lohning, NASA Alumni Auction Gift Shop View Cultural Arts 8:00-10:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30-5:00 p.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. 4

5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ONE DAY ONLY RESERVATION - In 2012 the State Board voted to extend the ONE- DAY registration to FCE members STATEWIDE. The ONE DAY ONLY fee is $30.00. SPECIAL PROJECT - The Love Kitchen In 1984, Helen Ashe first dreamed of creating a program to serve the needy of Knoxville. She knew what her mission was to be: help feed God s children. Her twin sister, Ellen, shared in her excitement and joined Helen in her calling. On February 14, 1986, Helen's dream came true as The Love Kitchen when they served 22 people in a small church in east Knoxville. Today, The Love Kitchen has its own building about 2 blocks from where it started and serves over 3,000 meals each week. From the beginning, Helen wished to employ only volunteers with no paid staff. More than 27 years later that spirit of volunteerism still survives through the generous donations of time and resources from all of their wonderful volunteers. TAFCE will be collecting a love offering for this worthwhile project at our Opening Session on Monday night. If writing a check, please make the check payable to The Love Kitchen. All donations are tax deductible. LANYARDS - Please bring your TAFCE lanyard from a previous conference for your name badge. New lanyards will NOT be provided except for first timers. FLAGS - All county council presidents or their representatives are to bring their county flags for the opening session Parade of Flags. Be in the opening session foyer area at 6:00 p.m. for instructions and lineup. Please bring with you a 3x5 index card with your Region, County, and Name of Presenter on it. 5

6 FOOD - The hotel features two newly opened restaurants, Marble City Kitchen and Firefly. You may choose to order from the menu or simply enjoy the breakfast buffet for $15.00 and the lunch buffet for $13.00. There are also many restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel. The area known as" Market Square" contains an eclectic assortment of eateries and shopping opportunities. THE GIFT SHOP - The gift shop is sponsored by Eastern Region and will have an array of handmade items for purchase. Do your Christmas shopping with us! You may just find that unique item that you have been looking for. It will be located in Salons A & B. TAFCE EXECUTIVE ALUMNI SILENT AUCTION - Executive alumni members donate items for the auction. The money from the sale pays for the speaker on Tuesday at the conference. Check throughout the conference for bidding times. The auction is located in Salons C, D,& E. NAFCE MEETING - Come see what the National Organization is all about. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet the National Members and ask those questions you have always been wondering about. 3:00-3:30 in Tenase. FIRST TIMERS - This meeting on Monday afternoon is for those who are attending their very first TAFCE conference. It is a great opportunity to learn more about FCE, the conference, and meet new friends. 1:00-1:30 in Sequoyah 3. CONFERENCE PINS - Souvenir conference pins can be ordered on the registration form. TOURS - Tour fee checks are to be made out separately to Eastern Region and sent with tour registration. DO NOT SEND TOUR CHECKS COMBINED WITH REGISTRATION CHECK. 6

7 Educational Sessions Monday, November 6, 2017 9:00-10:00 a.m. Spice Up Your Life Learn how to make your own seasoning blends at home without relying on storebought pre-packaged mixes. When you make your own at home, you can control not only what goes in it per your taste, but you can also limit your sodium and sugar intake. It is also much more delicious and cost effective to make your own at home! Spice mixes also make excellent gifts. You will take home a seasoning blend of your very own. Instructor: Meagen Brown-UT Extension-Meigs County Room: Tenase 9:00-10:00 a.m. Christmas Decor Take the hassle out of decorating your home for Christmas with a few simple and creative ideas. Instructor: Marsha Flanigan Room: Sequoyah 2 10:00-11:00 a.m. Know Your Computer You have heard people talk about Googling something. There is much more to Google. Learn about free Google Doc, Sheets, and Slides programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations plus free online file storage. All of this with your gmail address. Instructor: David Yates Room: Tenase 10:00-11:00 a.m. Situational Awareness ($2.00) How aware are you of your surroundings? In this class you will learn why it is so important to be aware. You will learn some simple yet effective self-defense techniques. This is important information for all ages. Instructors: Christina Andrews and Susan Carrichner Room: Sequoyah 2 7

8 1:00-2:00 p.m. Paper Card Folding ($5.00) You will love to make this cute card and two penguins, which can be used for any occasion. Instructor: Cindy Mishtal Room: Tenase 1:00-2:30 p.m. Canning Tips and Ball Jar Crafts ($5.00) There is nothing better than a homemade gift! In this class we will explore the do's and don'ts of homemade gifts in a jar. You will go home with two gifts ready to give and many more ideas to try later. Instructor: Heather Kyle-Harmon -UT Extension- Knox County Room: Sequoyah 2 2:00-3:00 p.m. Felt Heart Pins ($2.00) Quick and easy felt heart pins. Everybody will want one or two. The perfect gift to slip in a card. Instructor: Barbara Nuckols-UT Extension-Washington County Room: Tenase 8

9 Tuesday, November 7, 2017 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wellness With Essential Oils You will learn about safe, natural health and wellness with essential oils for you and your family. Instructor: Andrea Shetly Room: Sequoyah 1 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tai Chi The benefits of Tai Chi for seniors are incredible. If you are looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise that only requires about 20 minutes a day and rewards your efforts, Tai Chi is for you. This meditative form of exercise consists of a series of 19 movements and one pose. Tai Chi is a safe and easy-to-learn program that can help relieve pain and improve your health and balance. The Arthritis Foundation promotes this program. Instructor: Sarah Kite-UT Extension-McMinn County Room: Sequoyah 2 2:00-3:00 p.m. Computer Knowledge These days with a library card, you can access a world of information, books, and audiobooks without leaving the comforts of your home. Beth Mercer and Liz Schreck, librarians with Ocoee River Regional Library, will demonstrate two great library resources - R.E.A.D.S. (Regional E-Book & Audiobook Download System) and T.E.L. (Tennessee Electronic Library). Instructors: Beth Mercer and Liz Schreck Room: Sequoyah 1 2:00-3:00 p.m. Spice Up Your Life Learn how to make your own seasoning blends at home without relying on storebought pre-packaged mixes. When you make your own at home, you can control not only what goes in it per your taste, but you can also limit your sodium and sugar intake. It is also much more delicious and cost effective to make your own at home! Spice mixes also make excellent gifts. You will take home a seasoning blend of your very own. Instructor: Meagen Brown-UT Extension-Meigs County Room: Tenase 9

10 2:00-3:30 p.m. You and Me and a Cup of Tea ($8.00) Come have a cup of tea with light refreshments. Learn about the healthy benefits and history of tea. You will also learn how to make several crafts using tea cups, saucers, and teapots. You will take home some great ideas and will want to plan a tea party of your own. A gift will be given to each person who attends. 15-20 attendees Instructors: Phyllis Forsythe and Bobbie Mathis Room: Sequoyah 2 3:00-3:30 p.m. Flag Care and Folding You will learn the correct way to fold and care for our American flag. Instructor: Pam Sites Room: Sequoyah 1 3:00-4:00 p.m. Calming Tools and Techniques for People with Disabilities Learn real life, hands-on techniques for working with people with disabilities. Discover what works, how it works, and why it works. You will also receive free patterns and instructions to create items for loved ones or as a service project for people with disabilities. Instructors: Dr. Heather S. Wallace and Mary Beth Lima-UT Extension-Blount County Room: Tenase 10

11 Educational Sessions Registration REGISTRATION IS FOR COUNT ONLY Prepayment is NOT required for the educational sessions. However, so that our instructors may adequately plan for the correct number of participants, please mark the sessions you plan to attend. Have correct change to pay the instructor on the day of the class. Monday, November 6, 2017 9:00-10:00 a.m. Spice Up Your Life 9:00-10:00 a.m. Christmas Decor 10:00-11:00 a.m. Know Your Computer 10:00-11:00 a.m. Situational Awareness ($2.00) 1:00-2:00 p.m. Paper Card Folding ($5.00) 1:00-2:30 p.m. Canning Tips and Ball Jar Crafts ($5.00) 2:00-3:00 p.m. Felt Heart Pins ($2.00) Tuesday, November 7, 2017 1:00-2:00 p.m. Wellness With Essential Oils 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tai Chi 2:00-3:00 p.m. Computer Knowledge 2:00-3:00 p.m. Spice Up Your Life 2:00-3:30 p.m. You and Me and a Cup of Tea ($8.00) 3:00-3:30 p.m. Flag Care and Folding 3:00-4:00 p.m. Calming Tools and Techniques for People with Disabilities Mail completed copy by October 1, 2017 to: Carolyn Thomas (TAFCE Conference) 119 County Road 7004 Athens, Tennessee 37303 Phone: 423-453-5535 E-mail: bsomom72@comcast Name: Address: City, State, Zip: County: Region: Phone: E-mail: 11

12 TOUR #1 Sunday - November 5, 2017 Star of Knoxville Dinner Cruise Price: $38.25 per person Vans Leave at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy your first night in Knoxville by taking a leisurely cruise on the Star of Knoxville. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit with friends, and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner. The dinner menu includes your choice of beef tips or chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, garden salad, red velvet cake, coffee, tea, and water. We will return to our hotel at approximately 9:30 p.m. TOUR #2 Monday - November 6, 2017 Bush Beans Tour Price: $35.00 per person Bus Leaves at 10:30 a.m. Our tour begins at the Bush Beans Visitor Center with a 20-minute video. Afterward, you will have time to enjoy the many displays and visit their gift shop. Be sure to have your picture taken with "Duke," the famous Bush Beans mascot and spokesperson. Before leaving Bush Beans, we will enjoy a delicious plated lunch in their cafeteria. This lunch is included in the price of your tour. We will return to the hotel at approximately 2:30 p.m. 12

13 2017 TAFCE CONFERENCE TOUR REGISTRATION TOUR #1 - Star of Knoxville Dinner Cruise $38.25 TOUR #2 - Bush Beans Trip and Lunch $35.00 Please indicate the tours you will be attending and send this form and your check made out to the Eastern Region TAFCE. Please note this is a separate check for tours made out to Eastern Region, not to TAFCE and not to be included with your registration check.. Also, please note the tour on Monday will not conclude in time for anyone participating in fashion revue judging. Send to: Kay Baker 800 Hill Road Kingsport, Tennessee 37664 423-323-8756 REGISTRATION FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCT. 1, 2017. Name: County: Address: Region: City, State, Zip: Phone: E-mail: ALL TOUR FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE BUT ARE TRANSFERRABLE. MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INTEREST IN ANY OF THESE TOURS. 13