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Toronto Home Economics Association (THEA) was founded in 1938 as a professional association for Home Economists in the Greater Toronto Area. Currently 80 members represent interdisciplinary fields of practice committed to educating others on building healthy homes. Members work in diverse areas of food and nutrition that encompass dietetics, food styling, recipe development, food service administration and marketing. Consumer and student education are also key interests with careers in interior and textile design, teaching, financial counselling, research, and journalism. Consumer affairs, gerontology and child development are also special interests of members.
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THEA promotes the well-being of individuals and families, acquires and disseminates knowledge of common professional interests and promotes high professional standards while striving for increased recognition of all facets of Home Economics.
THEA sponsors the Elizabeth Chant Robertson Award- a scholarship for a Ryerson 4th year Nutrition and Food student.
THEA sponsors the Elizabeth Chant Robertson Award- a scholarship for a Ryerson 4th year Nutrition and Food student.
All are welcome to our quarterly meetings - see the current Newsletter for details.
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Membership
Annual Membership fees are based on the applicable membership category - Active, Associate, Retired and Student. See the application form. For information contact: THEA Administration at info.thea@yahoo.ca 
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Benefits of Membership
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Board of Directors 2018-2019
At the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 THEA approved a new Board of Directors. The 2018 - 2019 members are as follows:
President: Carol Fraser
Secretary: Kamaria Francis
Treasurer: Judy Fricker
Director: Kathryn Camelon
Director: Karen Dee
Director: Heike Heinze
Director: Naglaa Mosaad
Past President: Ruth McDonald
Student Liaison: Leen Al-Fayez
Student Liaison: Maria Jude
OHEA Liaison: Ruth McDonald
Honorary Director: Cindy Sexton
President: Carol Fraser
Secretary: Kamaria Francis
Treasurer: Judy Fricker
Director: Kathryn Camelon
Director: Karen Dee
Director: Heike Heinze
Director: Naglaa Mosaad
Past President: Ruth McDonald
Student Liaison: Leen Al-Fayez
Student Liaison: Maria Jude
OHEA Liaison: Ruth McDonald
Honorary Director: Cindy Sexton
Traditional Tea and Tour - Where history, art and parliament meet!
You are cordially invited to afternoon tea at the Ontario Legislature Building,
Queens Park, Toronto Ontario.
Friday September 7th, 2018
2:00 – 4:00 pm
$30.00 per person
Discover Ontario's parliamentary history and heritage as you take a 45-minute guided tour of the Legislative Building followed by a full English-style afternoon tea service in the Legislative Dining Room, with a theatrical performance by some of Ontario’s most celebrated historical figures.
Please enter by the South Doors of the Legislature by 1:45 with valid photo identification
RSVP to info.thea@yahoo.ca or call Ruth McDonald at 416-302-3228 with full name, dietary restrictions, and mobility issues
Please respond no later August 1, 2018.
As per policy, you will be billed if you fail to cancel a reservation before noon on August 15, 2018.
For information contact: /discoveryportal.ontla.on.ca/en/visit-us/tours/afternoon-tea-programs
Queens Park, Toronto Ontario.
Friday September 7th, 2018
2:00 – 4:00 pm
$30.00 per person
Discover Ontario's parliamentary history and heritage as you take a 45-minute guided tour of the Legislative Building followed by a full English-style afternoon tea service in the Legislative Dining Room, with a theatrical performance by some of Ontario’s most celebrated historical figures.
Please enter by the South Doors of the Legislature by 1:45 with valid photo identification
RSVP to info.thea@yahoo.ca or call Ruth McDonald at 416-302-3228 with full name, dietary restrictions, and mobility issues
Please respond no later August 1, 2018.
As per policy, you will be billed if you fail to cancel a reservation before noon on August 15, 2018.
For information contact: /discoveryportal.ontla.on.ca/en/visit-us/tours/afternoon-tea-programs