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How is my AFC membership an investment?

 

We share a common goal of promoting the growth and advancement of the college system and its employees. AFC monitors laws affecting the college system and keeps you informed. Membership is your guarantee that a full-time staff is working to enhance your professional image, to support the goals of your profession, and to protect our system from apathy.

AFC membership is an investment in your future.  

Member Benefits

  • Your dues support representation at the legislative level and give you an opportunity to have input into the legislative process.

  • A professional lobbying team with proven success in the legislative arena.

  • Networking with more than 7,000 other members to share ideas, opinions, concerns. You can ...

    • participate in 17 different commissions.

    • keep informed through the member newspaper.

    • attend chapter meetings and regional workshops.

  • Weekly legislative updates during the legislative session.

  • A summary of the legislative funding request.

  • Educational programs, meetings and activities at the local, regional and state level, including the annual convention.

  • The knowledge that you are supporting an organization that supports what is important to you. 

  • Local benefits for active members include a book scholarship and paid Kid's College tuition for member's children.

2013 Statewide Officers 

  • AFC President — 

2013 Chapter Officers

  • President — Mike Merrill

  • President-Elect — Thom Kieft

  • Past President — Jackie Pierce

  • Vice President, Leesburg — Patti Weasel

  • Vice President Sumter — Richard Morrill

  • Vice President South Lake — Alex Bruno

  • Secretary — Joan Knost

  • Treasurer — Sue Hackney

  • Historians — Mary Heikkinen

  • Publications/Legislative Rep. — Glenda Libby

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Chapter Meetings

Minutes from past year's meetings are also available.

Membership Minutes

Executive Committee Minutes

 

Calendar of Events -- Chapter Activities

 
January Sponsor Legislative Priorities brochure
February Sweet Adelines Concert
March Employee Craft Exhibit (bi-annual)
Take Picture for Birthday Cards (for legislators and trustees)
April Ice Cream Social with SGA
May Donate Water & Candy for Faculty/Staff at Commencement
June Sponsor scholarships for Kids’ College
Retiree Brunch (postponed)
Region III Conference Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Sumter
August Sponsor Convocation Breakfast
October Donate snacks for Employee Health Fair
November Service Project for FACC Annual Convention
Sponsor Employee Picnic
December Take Picture for Christmas Cards (for legislators and trustees)
Silent Auction at Holiday Luncheon
Other Events Sponsor Legislative Luncheon
Support/March of Dimes
Support/Relay for Life
Sponsor Professional Development Event
General Membership meetings (once in Fall and once in Spring)
 

Last updated 05-31-11