Welcome to the Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences website. I hope this connection with us strengthens you and serves your purpose. It is with pleasure that I serve as the 2012-2013 President. As the Utah affiliate, we are unique but connected to a strong national professional organization. Members, are the vital link that make interconnections and strengthen relationships that build bridges from one generation to another.  We appreciate the efforts of so many, for so long, that have made it possible for us today to enjoy the benefits of this wonderful organization. On the “national scene”,as noted in our Journal of FCS, Spring 2012,  we recognize four who have “Utah” connections,  Yvonne Gentzler, Kathy Croxall, Cheryl Ann Empey and Lindsey Shirley.

You may have heard the statement, as I heard it from Pam Stenzel,  ”FAMILY-Forget About Me I Love You!” It is in creating healthy and sustainable families that we build a foundation that allows us to reach out and have influence in the world. The areas of study in our professional realm: human development, family finance, housing and interior design, food science, nutrition and wellness, textiles and apparel and consumer issues are all rooted  in families. Many societal issues are pulling at the family and challenging it’s strength. It is when we look beyond ourselves to strengthen relationships through love and caring that we can strengthen the family as the basic unit of society.

Whether you are an educator of early childhood, elementary, secondary, university or extension; administrator, manager, human service professional, community volunteer, business person or a consultant, your Interconnection with us is vital to build Interrelationships that Touch Lives. May you use your professional influence in your own personal way to strengthen and build our organization that we may ultimately strengthen Families through this coming year.

The Best to You,

K. Suzanne Dent
North Cache 8/9Center
Richmond, Utah