1982
Event:
- Organization Day (as the Student Home Economics Association (SHEA))
Events:
- Kraft/Lenders Bagels tour in Mattoon
- SAFCS Membership Drive
- World Food Day panel with WEIU
Fundraising:
- World Food Day Bake Sale
Speakers:
- Molly Murphy, Tuscola Outlet Mall “Episode” clothing manager
- Susan Taylor, Central Baptist Family Services
Award:
- Dina Chapman, 1994 AAFCS Preprofessional/Graduate Student Section Promotion Award
1996-1997
Events:
- Christmas in the Heart of Charleston (Charlie Brown Window Display)
- SAFCS Membership Drive
- World Food Day panel and speakers
1998-1999
Events:
- Christmas in the Heart of Charleston (Winnie the Pooh Window Display)
- SAFCS Membership Drive
- Winter Holiday food drive
- Worthington Inn of Charleston tour
Speakers:
- Anita Hogan, Coles County Health Dept. Family Planning Coordinator
- Saks Fifth Avenue representative
- Sara Testa, Tuscola Outlet Mall “The Gap” representative
- Shirley Stewart, EIU Associate Vice President
Award:
- Lucy Koetters, 1999 EIU Outstanding Senior Award
2000-2001
Events:
- 2x4 Purchasing for Habitat for Humanity
- Comfort Suites in Mattoon tour
- SAFCS Membership Drive
Speakers:
- Amy Martin, Kirlin’s Hallmark in Terre Haute manager
- Chris Bugle, Crisis Pregnancy Center representative
2002-2003
Events:
- Greeting Cards for Area Nursing Homes and Children’s Hospitals
Speakers:
- Catering Manager, What’s Cookin’ in Charleston
- Dr. Frances Murphy, EIU FCS instructor
- GAP manager
Awards:
- Beth Sanner, ILAFCS Scholarship Recipient
- Jessica Bishop, Outstanding Senior Award Recipient
2004-2005
Events:
- Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program with Crisis Nursery
- CMAA Etiquette Dinner
- Eat Your Way though Chicago trip
- EIU’s Pantherpalooza
- HOPE of East Central Illinois teddy bears, sewn by Clothing Construction students
- In-service projects with Charleston Junior High (partnered with Illinois Coalitition for Community Services)
- Night of HOPE (Domestic Violence Awareness)
- Supper with Santa
Fundraising:
- Dougmaker’s Bakeware
- March of Dimes
- Monical’s Pizza Fundraiser
Speakers:
- Carrie Titus, University of Illinois Extension Unit Educator
- Dave Arseneau, EIU LCBAS instructor
- Jane Frankie, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center dietitian
- Kim Goodrich, University of Illinois Extension Office representative
- Stephanie Ogle, Financial Health Coordinator
2006-2007
Events:
- Beyond Words: Museum of Oppression booth
- Dress for Success workshop
- Lesson Plans with Charleston High School
- SAFCS Membership Drive
- Tour of Charleston
- Volunteering with HOPE of East Central Illinois
Fundraising:
- Candle Sales
- 'Hot Chocolate for Two' Cones
- Monicals’s Pizza
- World Food Day Rice Krispie Treat Sale
Speaker:
- Dale Carnegie Institute representative
Award:
- Free AAFCS Membership (based on highest student involvement): Brianna Adrias, Kethryn Benson
Conferences:
- ILAFCS Conference (20 members in attendance)
- Illinois Council on Family Relations Conference (3 members presented)
- WIM Conference (2 members elected officers)
2008-2009
Events:
- End-of-Semester Clothing and Food Drives
- EIU's Pantherpalooza
- HOPE of East Central Illinois Christmas present wrapping
Fundraiser:
- Breast Cancer Awareness
Socials:
- Movie Night in Buzzard Hall
- Tie-Dye T-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness
Speakers:
- Lauri DeRuiter Willems, EIU Health Studies
- Dr. Jackie Frank, EIU Gerontology Graduate Coordinator
2010-2011
Events:
- Canned food drive
- EIU Pantherpalooza (Fall and Spring)
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Judging
- HOPE of East Central Illinois Christmas present wrapping
- One Hope United Toy Drive
- Volunteer Fair
Fundraiser:
- Relay-for-Life Bake Sale
Speakers:
- Brenda Warren, WIC Coordinator
- Dr. Gary Laumann, EIU FCS instructor
- Dr. Linda Simpson, EIU FCS instructor and SAFCS advisor
- Leigh Ann Keefer, CCR&R Educator
- Misti Farler, Health Educator
*Please note that this page may not be a complete list of events, fundraisers, speakers, conferences, socials, or awards, but is based on all available recorded information for this student organization.*
