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The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation has changed the lives of hundreds of students through scholarships and mentoring experiences. Now, we’re introducing the first competition created to pair schools – and all of their students at the campus – with the industry’s top talent for an amazing day of mentoring.

During the fundraising challenge, schools will compete to win an all-expense paid mentor visit to the winning school’s campus. Fundraising initiatives are limited only by each school’s imagination and hard work. Unlike previous BCL mentor opportunities, this competition will touch the lives of every student at the winning location. Beauty Changes Lives will provide local media relations support to create exposure and buzz for the memorable experience.

When consultant Stephanie Pollack was brought in to work with the state chapter of a national nonprofit, morale was low. The organization was in the middle of a transformation that brought in new leadership, a new culture, new rules—and lots of tension and uncertainty.

Her task? To teach appreciation and gratitude.

Over the course of a three-day retreat, she taught a small group of reluctant employees about the benefits of recognizing the good things in their lives and saying thank you. And something shifted. After one person wrote a genuine note of thanks on an "appreciation wall," soon everyone was participating.

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Member Benefits
Congratulations to five AACS member school studets and future Nail Professionals on winning a Fall 2017  BCL │CND | Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship. Each recipient’s award includes a $2,570 tuition scholarship toward her nail education program. The winners and their respective schools are as follows: 


LaTasha Allen, Mich., L'esprit Academy
Lorraine Long, Poland, Ohio, Casal Aveda Institute
Amanda Zavalove, Poway, Calif., Bellus Academy

 
Nicole Jackson, Walnut Creek, Calif., Blake Austin College Beauty Academy
Corinne Pelzl, Yellow Springs, Ohio, Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology 
 

Winner's inspiration boards may be viewed here

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Wahl Clipper Corporation
Member Events
In 2018, we will endeavor to enlighten ourselves and others, enrich our staffs and students, and elevate our schools and industry. More details and registration will be available soon – visit beautyschools.org/2018 to stay up to date on our 2018 Events and Conferences.

2018 School Leaders Summit & Capitol Hill Day
ENLIGHTEN: Today’s Collaboration, Tomorrow’s Victory
April 9 – 12, 2018
Washington D.C. – Omni Shoreham Hotel

2018 CEA & AMP Annual Convention
ENRICH: Today’s Student, Tomorrow’s Professional
July 14 – 17, 2018
Las Vegas, NV– Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

2018 AACS Annual Convention & Expo
ELEVATE: Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Legacy
October 19 – 22, 2018
Orlando, FL – Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Members in the News
Don’t forget to submit your 2018 Membership Dues! AACS is transitioning from our historic October 1 – September 30 membership year, and aligning with the January 1 – December 31 fiscal year. As such, your renewed 2018 Membership will be based on 15 months, keeping you in good standing from October 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018. 

Please Note:  effective January 1, 2018 we will be increasing our membership dues.  Renew today to take advantage of 2017 pricing!  
 
If you have any questions, or would like to submit your payment over the phone, please contact Linda Williams or Glen Fernandez or call 800.831.1086 for more details.
With constantly changing state and federal regulations, economic pressures, disruptive technology and the rise of non-traditional learners, would you agree that the higher education sector is being challenged like never before?  AACS Online Training Center stands by ready to equip your employees with the training required to raise your institutional performance levels in all areas. 


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