Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America:

FCCLAFACS: Unit 1

Mrs. Elizabeth WallaceRiverview High SchoolUpdated 09/2007

FCCLA is…

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) – An organization for students who are enrolled or have been enrolled in a FACS course for at least one semester

THE ULTIMATE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Reasons for belonging to FCCLA

Develops leadership Leadership – The ability to direct and

influence others Promotes personal growth Professional connections Add to resume FUN!

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Membership Requirements

Currently or previously enrolled in a FACS course

Grades 9-12 Pay dues: $15

Polo shirts cost $12, but you only have to pay $10 if you order one with your membership!

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Organizational Levels of FCCLALocal

Our schoolDistrict

Arkansas has 6 districts – we are part of district 2

State National

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Trips & Meetings for 2014-2015 Local

We meet the 1st Monday of each month during lunch in my classroom. Lunch is provided.

District District STAR events: District Meeting:

State State STAR events: State Meeting:

National Capital Leadership: October 12-15 Washington D.C. National Cluster Meeting: November 14-16 Little Rock National Leadership Conference: July 5-9 Washington

D.C.

Local Project 2014

State Project 2014

National Project 2014

Relationship between FCCLA and FACS

Co-curricular program which means what you learn in class is applied through FCCLA

FCCLA is required by the state if your school has a FACS program

FCCLA enriches classroom learning through hands-on application

Your FACS teacher is also your FCCLA Advisor

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FCCLA History

June 11, 1945 – Founding date of “Future Homemakers of America” as a national organization in Chicago Illinois

October 17, 1946 – Affiliation date of Arkansas Association of Future homemakers of America with national organization.

July 1999 – “FHA” became “FCCLA”1.6

FCCLA Facts

Motto: Toward New HorizonsColors: Red and WhiteFlower: Red RoseWebsite: http://fcclainc.org/

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FCCLA Pin

The pin is a reproduction of the emblem

The guard is a symbol of achievement or status in FCCLA

The pin is to be worn over the heart. The guard should be placed level with the lower point of the pin.

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FCCLA Creed

We 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.

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Purposes of FCCLA

1. 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

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Publication of FCCLA

“Teen Times” is a publication produced just for members of FCCLA

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Planning Process

Planning Process – A simple 5-step method to help FCCLA chapter members and advisors plan individual, group, or chapter activities

Following these steps will ensure an

organized project and give you ideas on how to improve in the future

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Steps in the Planning Process

Identify ConcernsSet a Goal Form a PlanActFollow Up

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Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Procedure - A recognized and acceptable way of conducting an official meeting

Why utilize parliamentary procedure? Maintain orderly meetings of all sizes Protect the rights of everyone involved Allow every opinion to be heard and

considered Enable the majority to rule Carry out business effectively

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National Programs *See Handout*

Career Connection Leaders at Work Community Service Dynamic

Leadership Families Acting for

Community Traffic Safety (FACTS)

Families First Japanese Exchange Financial Fitness Power of One STAR Events Stop the Violence Student Body

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STAR Events

Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events – Competitive events in which FCCLA members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and occupational preparation

These can take you all the way to nationals!

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STAR Events *See Handout*

Advocacy Applied Math for Culinary

Management Career Investigation Chapter in Review Chapter Service Early Childhood Entrepreneurship Environmental

Ambassador Fashion Construction Fashion Design Focus on Children Food Innovations

Illustrated Talk Interior Design Job Interview Leadership Life Event Planning National Programs in

Action Nutrition and Wellness Parliamentary Procedure Recycle and Redesign Sports Nutrition Teach and Train

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