IFHE-US CONNECTION
Volume 8 Issue 1
Spring 2006
A Newsletter for Members of the International Federation for
Home Economics in the USA
Officers President Mary P.
Andrews mandrews@msu.edu Past President Juanita Mendenhall juanitam@usit.net Director of Finance Nancy
Billings NncyBllngs@aol.com Director of Professional
Development and Programs Joanne
Pearson pearsojm@jmu.edu Director of Communications Nancy St. John nstjohn@bridgewater.com Recorder Kitty
Decker kitty.decker@prodigy.net Director, UN Liaison Ruth Norman Redla57@aol.com Chair, IFHE-US Development Fund Sharon
McManus svmcmanus@aol.com AAFCS International Division Chair Carole
Makela makela@colostate.edu Chair, Nominating Committee Alberta
Hill Liaison to IFHE History Project Janett
Gibbs Subcommittee on History, Archives and Documentation Sharon
Christie Jenny
Schroeder
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Call for Research: Clothing and Textiles
Research Journal Focus Issue ITAA announces a special issue of the Clothing and Textiles Research Journal,
which will focus on the increasing numbers of older people within the global
market, and the implications of that demographic upon the design, production,
marketing and use of apparel and textile products. The issue will be guest edited by Drs.
Lynne Richards and Usha Chowdhary. By the year 2020, it is estimated that
persons 55 and older will comprise 33 percent of the U.S. population, and
will control household assets of far greater value than those of younger
individuals. Research has revealed
that older persons tend to be innovative consumers and desire to actively
participate in mainstream consumption.
Such phenomena are global in nature, and not restricted to the U.S.
only. And yet despite the growing
number and obvious wealth of older consumers around the world, they remain an
underappreciated consumer segment, resulting in lost revenues for business,
as well as lost consumption and service opportunities for the elderly. The goals of this special CTRJ issue are to: ·
increase professional awareness of this worldwide phenomena ·
provide new and reliable information that will benefit both apparel
and textile businesses and aging consumers, ·
stimulate academic curricular content that better prepares apparel,
textile, business and gerontology students for dealing with this demographic
reality, and ·
stimulate the undertaking of new and more diverse research by
providing a juried outlet for possible dissemination of that research. (Continued next column) |
In order to realize this last important
goal, this very early announcement is being published. Manuscripts will not be due until March 2007, providing scholars with
ample time to devise and implement studies that provide unique perspectives
upon the issue of aging, as it applies to apparel and textiles. Watch for a forthcoming Aging in a Global Society link on the ITAA website, which will
delineate author guidelines for the submission of manuscripts. In the
meantime, think about initiating a scholarly investigation of the global
aging phenomenon from the perspective of your own apparel and textiles specialization.
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IFHE
Annual Leadership Meeting in
Berlin, February 2006 Juanita Mendenhall, IFHE-US and SCAFCS Representative Berlin in February 2006 was an amazing
experience! The last time I was there
was just after “THE WALL” came down and the contrast between East and West
Germany couldn’t have been more stark!
The old, colorless and dank buildings and landscape on ‘the other
side’ of the wall were all so memorable I wasn’t expecting the vibrant,
ultra-modern city as it appears today.
If one looks, there are signs of the past, such as looking at the back
side of some buildings now elegantly refaced to the street, where it is
possible to see the old frames and scars of the past. Our Ramada Hotel building was once in the
eastern sector and we could observe this clearly, yet from the street and
inside, most everything looked quite new.
Across the entire city, mammoth skyscrapers and malls to rival any on
earth have appeared to lure world travelers as well as the local populations
to enjoy the NEW BERLIN. The huge
Tiergarten (park) and other lovely gardens were beautiful, even in the
snow! Oh, the history this city can
tell!! And they are clearly optimistic
about the future!! And so
can we, the Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics profession, be
optimistic. Look at our rich
history! Think of all the transitions
and experiences we have been through as a profession, at every level we can
name: international, national, state,
and local. We have great
accomplishments we can identify. As I
think about the analogy, I think about our need to work together—hard—to
return our profession to vibrancy for the future. That is exactly what members are trying to
do with IFHE and we are succeeding. We
now have the most secure economic base that we have had in all of the years
(30+) since I’ve been a member, when only a few short years ago, we wondered
if we could possibly survive and nearly closed our doors. Nearly the same can be said for AAFCS, but,
we too, are strengthening our position with the initiatives being undertaken
currently by the BOD and dedication of many members. Members’ commitment and care is the
critical ingredient turning these organizations around. (continued in next column) |
In Berlin, at the Annual Leadership
Conference, we were busy planning for our future by representatives working
on Programme Committees, Committees of Council and the Executive Committee,
all working to bring quality and professionalism to everything we do. Our professional
meetings this summer are designed to bring new knowledge and enthusiasm to
bear on the work that we do, varied as it is.
But, if we miss all the opportunities to take part we may miss the
opportunity to catch the spirit and to strengthen the profession. With our AAFCS Annual Meeting, June
22-25, in Charlotte this year, I
encourage you to participate. If you
have never been to an AAFCS Annual Meeting, I think you will really enjoy it
and benefit from the experience.
(Charlotte is so very close for we South Carolinians compared to the
normal distance we must travel, why not try it?) Cape Town, South Africa July 16-21, may be
more of a challenge, but the quality of that program and the experiences
associated with it will be well worth the effort. I was just as surprised by Cape Town and
Soweto the first time I visited those destinations as I was by Berlin then
and now. Lifelong learning is a
concept we support as a profession.
It’s part of our history and a must for our future, both personally
and professionally! ________________________________ 2006
WORLD FOOD DAY
The Food Agriculture Organization (FAO's) 2006 World Food Day Theme is
"Investing in Agriculture for Food Security" For more details on World Food Day visit
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The 5th International Household
and Family Research Conference Savonlinna, Finland June 6-9, 2006 Sustainable future and ’good life’ imply
practices, which are ecologically, socio-culturally and economically
sustainable. The 5th International Household and Family Research
Conference invites researchers in Home Economics, Consumer and Family
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Social and Behavioral
Sciences, Education, Technology Studies, Textiles, Crafts and Design Sciences
and related fields, to discuss and exchange ideas and experiences on the
various aspects of sustainable development. The Conference focuses on visions
and innovations for sustainable good life from a variety of academic
disciplines under the following themes: Home Economics and Family Sciences;
Textiles, Crafts and Design; Education; Consumer Sciences. The event's website, http://household.joensuu.fi/,
will provide you with a schedule and other information regarding the
conference Continue the Celebration of World Family and Consumer
Sciences Day by Promoting LifeSkills! AAFCS joined the International Federation
for Home Economics (IFHE) in recognizing March 21, 2006 as World Family and Consumer Sciences Day.
The 2005-2008 theme for World FCS Day was “Home Economics
Supporting Sustainable Development and Quality of Life for All.” With the challenges caused by recent
natural disasters and other increased threats to the well-being of
individuals, families, and communities across the globe, World FCS Day
highlighted the need for the critical life skills addressed by thousands of
family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals, including AAFCS members
like you. AAFCS will be promoting
this same theme at the upcoming Annual Conference & Expo, LifeSkills:
Solutions for Thriving in Threatening Times. You are urged to attend the
AAFCS 97th Annual Conference & Expo in Charlotte, NC, June
22-25, 2006. Preceding the AAFCS meeting is the annual IFHE-US assembly and
business meeting on June 21. Also plan to attend the joint Project Identify
and Recognize ceremony and IFHE-US Development Fund event in the evening of
June 21. See registration form on Page 11. |
IFHE
Leadership Happenings Dr. Geraldene B. Hodelin is the regional
nominee for IFHE President. Hodelin is currently the Dean of Education and
Liberal Studies at the University of Technology in Jamaica. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Masters
Degree from Ryerson University and received her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. She first became
a member of IFHE in 1984. She was an
Executive Council member for the Region of Americas from 2000 to 2004 and has
since been a co-opted Member of the Executive Council. Janice Archibald was chosen to serve as the Region Director. Archibald is the Director of Food Policy for the Ministry of Health in Guyana and has served as the President of Caribbean Association for Home Economics. She has also contributed many articles to IFHE and presented at many international conferences. Joanne Pearson has been selected as the
new regional representative for IFHE-US.
Pearson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Health Sciences
at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. She was a visiting lecturer of Nutrition at
the Modovam Technical University in Chisinau, Moldova from September 2001 to
January 2002. She is currently the
outgoing IFHE-US Director of Professional Development and Programs.
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IFHE-US
Development Fund
P. O. Box 2403
Holland, MI 49422-2403
April,
2006
Dear
IFHE-US Member,
The
IFHE-US Development Fund continues to work towards its goal of $75,000 by 2008
so we can help fund one or more projects at the 100th anniversary
and 21st World Congress of IFHE in Lucerne, Switzerland. The principal is kept intact and projects are
funded from the interest income.
Your
commitment to the IFHE goals and your monetary gifts help us achieve our global
mission. We thank you for your ongoing
support. All contributions are tax
deductible.
The
International Cultural Event will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at St.
Sarkis Armenian Church in Charlotte, NC.
This is a combined event with Project Identify and Recognize. Bring a friend. A portion of $65 ticket is tax
deductible. Your ticket includes
transportation, food, and program.
Registration form is included in this issue of Connections. Hope to see you
in Charlotte.
With
much appreciation,
Sharon
V. McManus, Director
Committee
Members: Talma Benavides (TX), Nancy C. Billings (AL), Carolyn Blount (WA),
Vera Gardner (WY), Mary Turner Gilliland (CA), Betty Harwood (CA), Norma
Maynard (St. Lucia), Marianne Calhoun McKeon (NY), Marguerite Scruggs (OK),
Nancy St. John (VA)
The IFHE-US Development
Fund, P.O. Box 2403, Holland, MI 49422-2403
Yes,
I want to support the IFHE-US Development Fund.
Enclosed is my contribution of:
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$25 ___ $50 ___ $100 ___ $250 ___ $500 ___ Other _$__________
Please
make checks payable to the IFHE-US Development Fund.
Name
______________________________ Address
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IFHE-US Development Fund
Committee
2004-2005
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Talma D. Benavides 3830 Silver Creek Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Phone: 361-242-1453 Carolyn Fix Blount 2026 10th Ave.
E. Seattle, WA 98102-4106 Phone: 206-322-1174 Vera Gardner P.O. Box 21554 Cheyenne, WY 82003 Phone: 307-634-7097 |
Mary Turner Gilliland 1040 Tehama Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025-1742 Phone: 650-321-9966 Betty Harwood 2316 Colt Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275 Phone: 310-831-9757 Norma Maynard P.O. Box 713 Castries, St. Lucia, West
Indies Phone: 758-452-8150 |
Marianne Calhoun McKeon 1346 Lohengrin Place Bronx, NY 10465-1326 Phone: 718-828-5214 Sharon V. McManus 145 Columbia Ave., Apt. 637 Holland, MI 49423 Phone: 616-546-3394 |
Marguerite Scruggs 2805 N. Husband St. Stillwater, OK 74075-2615 Phone: 405-377-0529 Nancy St. John 324 Diana Ct. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Phone: 540-442-1482 (H) 540-828-5459 (W) E-mail: nstjohn@bridgewater.edu |
IFHE-US
Development Fund Contributions
