What is FCCLA?

Informational Presentation

General Information

FCCLA Stands For:

Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America

What is FCCLA?• A Career and Technical Student

Organization for Teens• males and females are able to be members

of FCCLA

• Nationally Recognized Student Organization

• Members currently are or have been enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences course

FCCLAThe only organization of its kind that:

• Focuses on Family Issues• Uses Individual and Team

Projects to provide Leadership Opportunities

• Develops Critical Thinking and Decision- Making Skills

• Recognizes Student Achievement

How long has FCCLA been around?

• Was previously known as Future Homemakers of America (FHA) from 1945-1999

• Name changed nationally in 1999 to FCCLA

The Mission of FCCLA

The Mission of FCCLA is:

• To promote Personal Growth and Leadership Development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Focusing On The Multiple Roles of:

•Family Member•Wage Earner•Community Leader

Members develop Skills for Life through Five Key Areas:

Character Development

Creative and Critical Thinking Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Practical Knowledge

Career and TechnicalPreparation

The Eight Purposes

Eight Purposes1.) To provide opportunities for personal

development and preparation for adult life 2.) To strengthen the function of the family as a

basic unit of society 3.) To encourage democracy through cooperative

action in the home and community 4.) To encourage individual and group involvement

in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony

5.) To promote greater understanding between youth and adults

6.) To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.

7.) To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society

8.) To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations

Governance

Organizational Structure

• National Level – Four Regions

• Idaho is in the PACIFIC region, national officers and staff

• State Level– State Officers and Support Staff

• District Level– 6 Districts in Idaho

• Rocky Mountain HS is in District III

• Local Level: Rocky Mountain HS!

Important National Information

National Cluster MeetingsNovember 11-13th, 2011

Denver, ColoradoMinneapolis,

MinnesotaNovember 18-20th

Atlanta, Georgia

National Leadership MeetingOrlando, Florida

July 8th – 12th, 2012

State Information

• State PresidentJerrica Leitch

• State ThemeTBA

State Conference April 11-14, 2012

Doubletree Hotel RiversideBoise, Idaho

District Information:

Rocky Mountain HS and the Meridian School District are a part of the District III

District Conferences will be in…• Oct. 14th, 2011 Middleton• Feb. 11th, 2011 Payette

RMHS Information

Important Local Information:

• Rocky Mountain HS FCCLA is an Extra-curricular chapter.

• FCCLA activities are utilized to enhance course content.

Structure of Local FCCLA:

• Miss. Moats’ Classes:•Teen Living I•Adult Living•Foods and Nutrition•Introduction Culinary

Structure of Local FCCLA:

• Mrs. Maxwell’s Classes:•Teen Living II

Structure of Local FCCLA:

• Mrs. McClendon’s Classes:•Interior Design•Parenting & Child Development•Ed. Assistant

Membership

Two Types of Members:

• Nationally-Affiliated Member: – Can run for office, attend State

Conference and National Conferences– Can use the information on resume or

college application

• Local Member: – Can participate in Local Activities

Cost of Dues

• National: – Includes National, State,

District and Local Dues •$22.00

• Due before attending any state or national event

Please Note: If you are enrolled in more than one FACS course, you only have to pay dues once.

Officer Team

Executive Officer Team• An officer team will be compiled for

each participating course. The officer team will be comprised of…– President– Vice-President– Secretary– V.P.of Finance– V.P. of Membership– V.P. of Community Service– V.P. of STAR Events– V.P. of Outreach

Areas of Involvement

Six Areas of Involvement:

• Fundraising: – How can we raise money?

• Social Activities: – What can we do to have fun together

and get to know each other better?

• Community Service: – What can we do for the Northglenn

community?

Six Areas of Involvement:

• School Service: – How can we make RMHS a better place?

• Field Trips and Guest Speakers: – Where can we go to learn more about

what we study in class and who can we invite into class to help us learn more?

• Public Relations: – What can we do to tell people what we are

doing in FCCLA?

FCCLA Trivia

Colors•Red:

Stands for strength, courage, and determination

•White: Symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action

Flower•Red Rose:

Gives joy through its beauty and fragrance, symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living

MottoToward New Horizons

Emblem• A futuristic logo that shows that

FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization bound for the future.

• The dominant collegiate lettering articulates a focus on education and student leadership.

CreedWe are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America's future,

Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair,

Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams.

We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

National Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Web Site Addresses

www.fcclainc.org

STAR Events

STAR Events

•“STAR” stands for: Students

Taking Action with Recognition

• Includes a variety of competitive events that will be incorporated into our course work

Available STAR Events

• Applied Technology• Career Investigation• Chapter Service Project• Chapter Showcase• Culinary Arts• Early Childhood• Entrepreneurship• Fashion Design• Financial Planning• Focus on Children• Hospitality• Illustrated Talk

• Interior Design• Interpersonal

Communications• Job Interview• National Programs in

Action• Parliamentary

Procedure• Recycle and Redesign

Planning Process

• Five-Step Process used to Develop Projects – Identify a Concern– Set a Goal– Form a Plan– Act– Follow-Up

• Refer to the Handout for Explanations

• Small Group Activity using the process: – Break into groups of 3 or 4, pick 1 project from your

areas of involvement brainstorming and using the planning process, develop this project on paper

“Heroes Happen Here” with FCCLA…

Have a terrific school year!