BLASTING OFF WITH FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCES!!!

TEACHERS: Our Classroom Superheroes!

Teachers don't need to wear a cape, know how to fly, teleport, have super-human strength, or speed to be known as a superhero. Teachers bring dreams to life. Please join FCSTAT as we recognize YOU, our FCS superhero! Thank you for going above and beyond to help make a difference for your students and schools.

January 13 -15, 2022

Once you confirm and submit your registration online, you are considered officially registered for the 2022 Midwinter Conference whether we have received your payment or not. You will be billed as a no-show, if you do not cancel before the deadlines listed below.

The Menger Hotel | 204 Alamo Plaza | San Antonio, TX 78205 

(Directions to the Menger Hotel)

What are your parking options?
The Menger only offers valet parking with in and out privileges. Valet parking fee is $18 plus tax (subject to availability). Day or Event parking is $20.00 plus tax (subject to availability). There are no accommodations for bus parking at the hotel. There are various city lots around the hotel that range in price from $12 to $20 a day including  self-parking at the Shops at Rivercenter.

For budgeting and planning purposes, the EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE is $200. The online registration will close at 5:00 PM on January 7, 2022. After the postmark deadline of January 7th, the onsite fee will be $225. 

Want to become a member or rejoin FCSTAT during mid-winter registration? Register for the conference and become an FCSTAT member for only $25! Deadline is January 7, 2022.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION:

If you plan to register on-site, payment on-site must be in the form of a Check, Money Order, or Credit Card. Credit Card payments will incur a $5 processing fee per registrant. 

NOTE: Lunch (1/14/22) and Breakfast (1/15/22) are included in your registration. 

FCSTAT accepts checks and the following credit cards: 

Visa / Master Card / American Express / Discover

REGISTRATION, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

Once you confirm and submit your registration online, you are considered officially registered for the 2022 Midwinter Conference whether we have received your payment or not.

If for any reason you are unable to attend and need to cancel your registration, your request must be in writing and submitted to FCSTAT no later than December 31, 2021 to receive a 50% refund. Please see below.

Cancellations made before December 31, 2021: 50% of your total will be refunded.

Cancellations made between January 1-7, 2021: 20% of your total will be refunded.

Cancellations made between January 8-14, 2021: 0% of your total will be refunded.

COVID-19 CANCELLATIONS: 

If a cancellation is required due to a positive COVID-19 test during the dates of the conference, proof of a positive test result must be provided to get a full refund. Please note that the dates must coincide with the 14-day quarantine rule and our conference dates. Positive test results that are prior to December 29 will not be accepted for a refund.

NEED A REFUND OR NEED TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION? 

Please send an email to Lisa.Adams@fcstat.org or give us a call at 512-794-8370. In your email subject line, please use CANCEL REGISTRATION. Thank you.

If you know someone who could provide a workshop that is new and relevant to the FCS curriculum, please send me their contact information and we will get in touch with them. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please click the button below to access the RFP, complete it and send it in for review. Keep in mind that teachers repeatedly request workshops that provide hands-on activities, technology and projects they can take back to their classroom and use right away. Please help us make this conference a success with your recommendations for presenters or your participation as a presenter.

Thank you for your past support of FCSTAT Conferences. We look forward to your attendance at the next FCSTAT Midwinter Conference.

Apply to Present Your Workshop at the next FCSTAT Conference or send Speaker Recommendations to: Lisa.Adams@fcstat.org.

The FCSTAT Educational Exhibit Show at each FCSTAT Conference offers your company the superb opportunity to demonstrate your products and/or services to family and consumer sciences teachers eager for supplemental materials and products that will enhance their curriculum.

Meeting face to face with teachers will give you the inside track to reach more than 250,000 consumers involved in youth leadership organization fundraisers.

If your products or materials relate to any of the subjects listed below, you should exhibit at the FCSTAT Educational Exhibit Show!

Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum is included in the following Career Clusters:

Career Development | Architecture and Construction | Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications | Education and Training | Hospitality and Tourism | Human Services 

Exhibitor's Booth:
Fee: $250 per table (This fee includes one 8' skirted table, two chairs, two lunch tickets, two breakfast tickets, and two beverage tickets.)

Exhibitor's Setup: 

Wednesday, January 12 - (Setup can begin as early as 2:00 PM)  

Thursday, January 13 - Setup can begin as early as 7:00 AM. We ask that your table is ready to go by 9:00 AM.

Exhibitor's Display Hours: 

Thursday, January 13 - Hours of display are optional due to it being a preconference day. 

Friday, January 14- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday, January 15 - 8:00 AM - Noon