 For many of you, the past few weeks have been difficult. AACS understands. That’s why we wanted to let you know that we’re addressing the big issues on everyone's mind at the upcoming 2016 AACS Annual Convention & Expo. We know this is a challenging time for everyone; and therefore, we are offering for a limited time, a special discount of $50 off a new regular member registration. So, if you haven’t decided on coming to Annual Convention, here’s your chance. This offer is good only through October 27, 2016. You can use the code GE50-GE50 at check out to take advantage of this special one-time offer on new regular convention registrations. Rooms start at $159 and are still available! Just go to our registration page to sign up today.
Also, just around the corner, is Eric Fisher’s webinar on Nov. 16, entitled: Are Your Students Tired of Talking to Mannequins? "If your students practice their technical skills on mannequins more than they do on guests – this session is for you. Learn how to elevate your education by increasing your number of clients." We have a whole list of great webinars for you to choose from. Don’t wait, sign up for free HERE.
Adam Nelson
Executive Director
AACS
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AACS is proud to present the following slate of candidates for the AACS Board of Directors to be voted in to office on Sunday, November 6, at the AACS Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Per association bylaws each school member in good standing shall have one vote per school owned up to a maximum of ten votes.
If you are unable to attend the AACS Annual Meeting you may vote by assigning a proxy vote to a fellow school member in good standing who will be at the AACS Annual Meeting. You may assign this proxy by providing a letter/email on official school letterhead stating who can vote on your behalf. This can be sent to to either AACS Executive Director, Adam Nelson at adam@beautyschools.org or another eligible school owner who will be in attendance (they will need to bring this letter with them when picking up ballots).
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"At times of crisis, leaders have a tendency to batten down the hatches, bark orders, and assign blame. Those are all bad moves." This blog post by Fast Company will give you three tips to turn things around.
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Order your Specially Priced Disney Tickets in advance of arrival to take advantage of the savings! These tickets are also valid during your pre and post conference stays, too. On November 1, 2016, at 9 p.m. this Ticket Store will close, so click on the Buy Tickets button to order your tickets on-line today! To purchase your tickets over the phone or for more information, please call 407-566-5600.
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![]()  Did you know that federal law requires all schools participating in FSA to have a Title IX coordinator trained every year? Did you know that under federal law a school might be responsible for sexual harassment between students even if it happens off campus? Find out everything you need to know to become a trained Title IX coordinator. This comprehensive 4-hour training program will educate you on the requirements. Join AACS Outside General Counsel, Edward Cramp, as he provides this critical, mandatory training.
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The Department has announced the Draft GE Debt-to-Earnings (D/E) Rates Challenge Period:
• October 24 to December 7, 2016
Click here for the IFAP Announcement Details
You should have received all of your back-up GE data detail in your SAIG mailbox by now. You can also request it from the professional NSLDS site:
More information will be provided in the coming weeks in regards to How to Appeal your final GE D/E rates after the challenge period has concluded and the final rates are posted.
In the meantime, one of the most helpful references to remind all of us of this process was included in this announcement from June 30, 2015. I find it to be a very helpful overview of this process, so I’m including it again here.
Warmest Regards,
Kristie Davis
GRC Communications
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 Trick or Treat? The week before Halloween – and two weeks before Election Day – finds two state legislatures (New Jersey and Pennsylvania) actively meeting and considering legislation of interest to barbering and cosmetology schools. Read more to learn the latest on what we know.
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Senior students and beauty school educators, take note:
The application deadline for the Leo Passage Scholarship is Tuesday, November 1, 2017. Scholarship winners will travel to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago next March, where their talent will be on display for the industry’s elite to experience. Valued at $7,500, the experience includes travel expenses and five nights and six days in beautiful downtown Chicago. Learn more here.
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 Find all the do’s and dont’s on Facebook to be confusing? This blog post from Post Planner provides five simple basics for how beauty salons and barber shops can expand their online marketing practices. To learn more, click here.
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