Washington 2024 FCS Conference
Conference Dates: October 27-29, 2024
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA
Each year the Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WAFCS) and the Washington Family and Consumer Sciences Educators (WA-FACSE) plan a conference to enhance the professional skills and provide personal enrichment for our members. This year’s theme is ELEVATE Family & Consumer Sciences. We want our members to get so much out of the conference and ultimately ELEVATE FCS.
Conference Registration: https://whova.com/portal/registration/washi_202410/
No refunds will be issued after October 1. Cancelled registrations prior to October 1 will be issued a $75 fee. No-shows will be charged the full amount. All requests must be made in writing. Dues are individual, non-transferable, and non-refundable. Meal tickets are non-refundable. Service fees are non-refundable. Any refunds will be issued by check.
Meals Provided With the Conference: Sunday lunch, Monday breakfast/lunch, Tuesday breakfast
Hotel Information: Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel
Group Number: GF-4782
Booking Link: 2024 FCS Conference
Arrival Date: 10/26/2023
Departure Date: 10/29/2023
Room Rates: Single – $96, Double – $116
Keynote Speaker – Leslie Rob
Speaking Topic: Bridging the Gap
Leslie Rob is an Award-Winning International Standup Comedian, Teacher, Speaker & PD Presenter. She brings comedy, encouragement & professional development sessions to stages, conferences & social media worldwide. Her videos have brought laughter to millions across her social media platforms, which prompted an article about her in The Washington Post. Leslie Rob travels all over the country. She’s been seen on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Teachers Do Standup Tour, The Unknown Tour, Spirit FM’s Night of Love & Laughter, ABC’s The Tamron Hall Show, Dry Bar Comedy, as well as solo performances. Her most recent accomplishment was the opportunity to interview Melissa Joan Hart at an event for the LA Cancer Support Program.
Conference Schedule:
To be added soon….. Tentative Conference Schedule (Additional breakout sessions added weekly)
Conference Presenters:
Applications are being accepted for speakers for breakout sessions for this year’s conference. Please fill out our Call for Presentations form.
Clock Hours:
Conference Clock Hours: TBD
STEM Clock Hours: TBD
Equity Clock Hours: TBD
TBD: To earn clock hours for participating in the conference, attendees must pre-register in pdEnroller for the clock hours. This registration is separate from the registration process for the conference. The final step to earn clock hours is to complete the conference evaluation in pdEnroller by 5 pm on Tuesday October 31.
Conference Vendors & Sponsors
The Vendor Fair will be held at the Wenatchee Convention Center on October 27, 2024. Six foot vendor tables are available for $200. See the Vendor/ Exhibitor/ Sponsor Prospectus to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Vendor/Exhibitor/ Sponsor. If you are interested, please register via Whova.
ServSafe Training – Offered pre-conference on SATURDAY this year
Conference Resources & Materials
All conference materials will be added to a Google Folder. Check back later to see what we have to share!