 Reception for the Spring Conference Keynote
AACS is pleased to welcome Congressman Robert C. Scott from Virginia to bring this year’s Keynote Address at the Spring Operations Conference. He is the leading candidate to succeed retiring Representative George Miller as either the Chairman or Ranking Member of the important House Education and Workforce Committee in the 114th Congress. Attendees are also invited to a special reception with Congressman Scott. To learn more and/or contribute please see this flyer.
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 Last-Minute Spring Conference Details It’s not too late to register for the Spring Operations Conference, May 2-5 in Phoenix, AZ. There will be educational sessions for owners, admissions and financial aid. Call 800-831-1086 x100 to regsiter. Watch this video promo for an exciting new session format taking place this year!
AACS strongly urges school owners to attend the Spring Conference this year. A special Closed-Door Meeting & Dinner will take place Friday, May 2. This event is complimentary but you must RSVP to attend. Click here for more information.
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 Educator of the Year Nom’s: Deadline May 1The annual N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Award is a prestigious award given to one educator each year who has exhibited the most significant contribution toward upgrading professional standards of educational excellence, particularly within the areas of student involvement during the immediate past year. Nominees must be members of CEA or employed at an AACS member school, currently employed, have at least three years of active employment as a cosmetology educator and can provide evidence of significant contributions to educational excellence during the immediate past year.
While Milady is proud to be the primary sponsor of this award, it is not required for nominees to teach using Milady-based curriculum in their school. The recipient will receive a complimentary convention registration, roundtrip airfare and lodging for the CEA Convention, $2,500 and other prizes. Deadline to apply is May 1. Click here for more information.
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 Want to Support Your GRC?The AACS Government Relations Committee works tirelessly all year long for our membership and people are always asking what they can do to help. Watch this important one-minute video message from Greg Jones, Chair of the GRC, to find out how you can support their efforts.
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 CEA Annual Convention with 15 Hours of CEU’s: View the Schedule
Join us on the sunny beaches of Fort Lauderdale, FL for the 2014 CEA Annual Convention, where you’ll partake in three packed days of methodology, motivational and technical skills training! With gorgeous outdoor receptions, all with an ocean view, and opportunities for you to network and learn from your peers—there is no better place to hone your skills and develop new teaching techniques. View the schedule and register today!
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Member Pricing for Premiere Orlando
 Have your beauty school attend Premiere Orlando and take advantage of special AACS member pricing before April 26! For every five Student Show Passes purchased, earn one complimentary Instructor Three-Day Show Pass. There are also additional instructor specials. Click here for pricing and call 800-335-7469 for additional questions. CEA Chair Carol Woodard will be teaching two classes for instructors at Premiere. There is no additional cost to attend these.
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 Two-Day Educator Training in ChicagoJoin CEA for their last stop of Regional Event training this year in Chicago, IL, May 19-20, where you’ll learn best practices for instruction, how to support your students, adapting your teaching style for the future and classroom management techniques for different personalities. Cost is $149/person and is some of the best instruction in the nation for educators. Click here to register.
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 In the Millennial MindsetMillennials typically touch four communications devices a day, and 60 percent of them connect with social media channels in order to access discounts and perks. Actionable marketing tip – offer online specials to connect with this generation. Glean more insights into the minds of millennials and practical marketing tips from this survey posted by blogger Heidi Cohen.
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 10 Leadership Lessons of Hiring and Firing
1. Don’t change the two most important people in the organization at the same time.
2. Don’t let the last business leader choose the next one.
3. Groom successors from within when you have a winning team.
4. Keep the most important support staff intact when the top jobs change.
5. Appoint someone big enough for the job.
6. Get the cultural fit right.
7. Manage the management’s communication.
8. Be decisive. Know when it’s the right time to stop the rot.
9. Don’t let the news leak.
10. Have a credible new plan.
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Meet Your AACS State Rep: Wisconsin
Andi Burns
State College Of Beauty Culture, School Owner
How long have you been in the beauty school business?
17 years
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I have 5 children, all between 10 and 20. I also love to run half marathons!
Why is it important for you to be involved with AACS and the State Relations Committee?
I love the information that is shared and to be in the company of such amazing forward thinking professionals!
To find reports on various state-related issues, click here.
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