Regional Meetings
The regionalization of the Federation is a grassroots movement that has been bringing together AFs that are located in the same geographical area. These regional meetings are organized on the initiative of one or more area Alliances and provide chapters the opportunity of sharing successful practices, discussing mutual challenges, and brainstorming ways to improve their cultural and educational offerings.
Such regional meetings are strongly encouraged by the Federation and, when possible, one or more Federation Board members participate as attendees.
Regions
The Côte Ouest Region, which includes the AFs in California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Nevada and Arizona, has been meeting annually since 1990 under the leadership of Claire Van Brunt, AF de Berkeley (CA).
The Coeur des Alliances Françaises Region, which includes the AFs of Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio, met for the first time in 2004, thanks to the initiative of Becca Brodarick, AF de Louisville (KY).
Regional Meeting Calendar
2008 -
Portland (OR) - May 2008
2007 -
Omaha (NE) April 28, 2007
Los Angeles (CA) May 19, 2007
Charleston (SC) April 28, 2007
2006 -
Las Vegas (NV) April 29, 2006
Seattle (WA) April 16, 2005
Phoenix (AZ) 2004
Riviera Californienne (CA) 2003
Los Angeles (CA) 2002
Sacramento (CA) 2001
Pasadena (CA) 2000
Los Angeles (CA) 1999
Berkeley (CA) 1998
Seattle (WA) 1997
San Diego (CA) 1996
San Francisco (CA) 1995
Los Angeles (CA) 1994
Pasadena (CA) 1993
Santa Clara (CA) 1992
San Diego (CA) 1991
Berkeley (CA) 1989
Coeur des Alliances
Milwaukee (WI) April 22, 2006
St. Louis (MO) April 2, 2005
Louisville (KY) 2004