Members of the MAFCSE executive board met at the Samoset Resort from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. President Barbara Smith opened the business portion of the meeting and the following orders of business were addressed:

*A discussion was heard concerning Teacher of the Year and compensation to contribute to expenses incurred with developing the Portfolio required by the AAFCS, and to assist in travel expenses to attend the National Conference. It was suggested that $500.00 was a reasonable amount for expenditures. It was also noted that $500.00 be allotted to aid in the president-elect expenses to attend the National Conference. It was noted that these monies would not be distributed if the National Conference was not attended, or the portfolio was not developed. Ann Durgin will present information at the Fall Conference.

*Resource Center: It was determined that the resource center is no longer housed in Waterville. The new location for the Curriculum Resource Center of Maine is 200 Hogan Road, Bangor, Maine 04401. The director is Tammy F. Grindle. Ronda Lecompte will compile a list of new resources obtained through the grant.

*An evaluation was made of positions available for the 2000-2001 slate of officers.

*Names were suggested for a possible State Advisory Board for Family & Consumer Science. Ann Durgin will make some contacts.

*The Fall MAFCSE Conference was discussed. Ann Durgin will speak to Dick Cook about the possibilities of a joint conference. An evaluation was made as to the relationship of MAFCSE to both MAFCS and MVA. It was determined that connections with both organizations should be maintained.

*The web site was praised and discussion was made as to the possibility of establishing a "chat" room for questions, sharing, concerns, etc.." Barbara Smith will discuss the possibilities with the editors.

Respectfully Submitted:
Ronda A. Lecompte
Secretary

Members of the MAFCSE executive board met at the Auburn Middle School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. President Barbara Smith and President Elect Ann Durgin opened the business portion of the meeting and the following orders of business were addressed:

*Roanne Seeley from the Department of Education spoke on her role as State Consultant for Family & Consume Science. She gave an overview of the history of this position in the State of Maine.

A brainstorming session was held as the to needs of the FCS teachers in Maine and the role of the Sate department has in meeting those needs.

*Resource Center: It was determined that the resource center is no longer housed in Waterville. The new location for the Curriculum Resource Center of Maine is 200 Hogan Road, Bangor, Maine 04401. The director is Tammy F. Grindle. It was determined that the resource center would be asked to set up a booth at the fall conference.

*An evaluation was made of positions available for the 2000-2001 slate of officers.

*The Fall MAFCSE Conference was discussed. Ann Durgin will speak to Dick Cook about the possibilities of a joint conference.

Possible Conference agenda items were as follows:

*Biotechnology

*Introduction to our web site

*Roanne Seeley

*Childhood Obesity in Maine

*Age-group curriculum discussion

*Barber Foods

*Raffle

*Business meeting

*Middle School Learning Results book

*A schedule was set up for contacting individuals concerning the fall conference. It was determined that the registration form would be mailed the first week of September. 

Respectfully Submitted:
Ronda A. Lecompte
Secretary