About KATFACS

Executive Council

Past President
President
President-Elect
Secretary Kacey Preston
Financial Director Laurali Masterson
District Vice President
Assistant District VP
Committee Assignments
District A Vacant Vacant
District B Vacant Vacant
District C Ellen Haslouer Sonya Anders Program Retention (special committee)
District D Ashley Brake Ashley Egan Program Assistants
District EE Janet Ward June Roberts Awards (Awards & Retirements)
District EW
Exhibits/Showcase/Door Prizes
District F Karen Burden Cindi Herbig Exhibits/Showcase/Door Prizes
District G Pat Brant Clelia McCrory Registration
District H Lynette Yevak Beth Ireland Program Assistants
District I Dana DeMarco Budget & Audit
District J
Awards (Awards & Scholarships)
Officer/Representative
Officer/Representative
Committee Assignment
Constitution & Bylaws
Evaluations
Renee Mueting Membership Directory
TBA Mentoring Coordinator
Verner Cartledge Nominating
Program of Work
United Conference
FCCLA Representative Kacey Preston
Legislative Communications Dawn Lindsley Verner Cartledge
Task Force
Teacher Educators Cris Elliott, PSU
KSDE Gayla Randel, FACS Charlotte Smith, FCCLA

K-ACTE Committees

Committee Assignment KATFACS Representative
Budget & Audit Laurali Masterson
Convention Renee Mueting
Investment Sharon Frankenbery
Legislative
Membership
Nominating & Awards
Public Relations/Newsletter
Resolutions, Constitution & Bylaws

Program of Work

Goal 1: Program Improvement
Foster excellence in Family and Consumer Sciences Programs.
  • Develop Family and Consumer Sciences programs relevant to the needs and concerns of today’s rapidly changing society with emphasis on empowering individuals, strengthening families, enabling communities, and preparation for career in Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Emphasize the interrelationship of family and work.
  • Promote the development of career preparation in all Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum areas.
Goal 2: Professional Development
Promote professional involvement and foster the development of leadership skills among members.
  • Encourage increased member involvement and leadership development.
  • Provide resources for continuous improvement of Family and Consumer Sciences programs.
  • Recognize members, businesses, corporations, and other individuals for outstanding contributions to Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Goal 3: Marketing Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Enhance the public perception of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
  • Utilize marketing strategies to inform the public of the conceptual framework of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
  • Communicate the involvement of the membership at the national level to local and state administrators.
Goal 4: Membership Growth
Promote membership growth and strengthen services to members.
  • Increase membership through recruitment of new members and retention of current members.
  • Provide membership services that are important to members.
Goal 5: Policy Development
Advocate national public policy to benefit Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
  • Work for stronger support of Family and Consumer Sciences Education with legislators and other policy-making bodies at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
  • Support collaborative relationship with other Family and Consumer Sciences organizations to achieve public policy objectives.
  • Seek working partnerships with business and industry leaders who can provide support for legislation affecting Family and Consumer Sciences Education.