What does a THESA membership get you?

Newsletter
Printed approximately 3-4 times a year and sent directly to you, the newsletter contains websites, lesson plans, contacts, tried and true recipes, stories, helpful hints and more. Anyone is free to ask for information in the newsletter, write an article, or submit resources. Contact the Publications Editor for more information regarding the newsletter.

Discount on Registration for the Annual THESA Conference
THESA conferences (typically held on the October Provincial PSA Pro-D day) are a great place to network with other teachers from around the province. Each conference has many different sessions to choose from in all areas of Home Economics including Planning 10 and sometimes Tourism. You choose sessions that are of interest to you. Some sessions from previous conferences include: updates in nutrition, international cooking, cake decorating, vegetarian cooking, land and agriculture, global issues, chocolate making, food production, serging, pattern drafting, fashion sketching, fibers and fabric, fabric dying, weaving, batik, Textile Arts and Crafts projects, and various Planning and Family Studies topics.

Scholarship Applications
Only THESA members may apply for the THESA scholarships. These scholarships are available to students who are currently enrolled in the post secondary Home Economics program and/or graduate studies.

Right to Vote
Only THESA Members may vote at the THESA Annual General Meeting, held each year during the Annual Conference.

Listserve
The THESA email listserve is available only to THESA members. The THESA listserve is intended to be used for professional networking purposes only - please exercise professional judgment when sending messages using the listserve. Joining the listserve is a great way for Home Economics teachers from all around the province to communicate with each other. You can ask a question and get an answer from another teacher about anything from teaching tips to motivating students - or you can send out something interesting to the rest of us. Job positions are sometimes posted as well! It's a great way to network!

If you stop receiving messages from the listserve, check your email filters or the size of your mailbox first and then contact the THESA Webmaster. If you wish to join or leave the THESA listserve, or if you change your email address, please contact the THESA Webmaster. If you have recently joined THESA, please contact the THESA Webmaster to start receiving listserve emails as you may not be automatically added.

Access to "Member's Only" Section of Website
Valuable teaching resources can be found in this section of the THESA Website and only THESA Members have access! If you are an active member of THESA and do not currently have access to this section, please email the THESA Webmaster.

Support your profession! There are two ways to obtain a membership form*:

1. Click here to download the application form (Adobe Acrobat required)

2. Email the Membership Chairperson

Being a THESA member gives you several opportunities to network around the province - it's a great way to communicate with other teachers who are also teaching Home Economics. Become a member today!

*NOTE: You will not receive a membership card or confirmation from the BCTF on your membership being activated - please contact the Membership Chairperson if you are unsure as to whether you are an active member.