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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.

Delaware

Step up to the plate

with leadership

Leadership conference

Delaware FCCLA

Sheraton Conference Center

Dover, Delaware

March 28-29, 2012

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a resource and support organization

that does not select, control or supervise local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the FCCLA constitution, bylaws, or policies.

Delaware

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Welcome!

We’re glad that you are able to join us and hope that your day is

both rejuvenating and educational.

We have a full agenda, so please take a few minutes to read through

this program. It includes our schedule for the day and other impor-

tant information.

Remember that you are a reflection upon our state organization,

your chapter, and yourself. Be sure that your behavior and your

attitude radiate that pride to everyone you come in contact with to-

day.

Thanks for joining us,

State Officer Leadership Team

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Sheraton Conference Center

Floor Plan

Chops

LaVista—take elevator to 7th floor Suite 606—take elevator to 6th floor

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FCCLA Fashion Show (high school only)

Don’t miss this new event as students and teachers model garments they have created. Thursday afternoon in

the Atrium.

Prize Drawing For every workshop you attend you’ll be entered in a chance to win a great prize. Be sure to get a ticket

from the workshop room monitor as you leave each

workshop.

Competitive Events Showcase (high school only) Do you ever wonder what everyone else’s projects are like? Now’s your chance to find out. On Thursday at

12:15 pm be sure to check out the Competitive Events

Showcase.

Seniors—be sure to keep the

FCCLA momentum going after

you graduate. Join FCCLA

Alumni & Associates.

Mark your calendars now for next year’s Conference ~

Middle School—Tuesday, March 26, 2013

High School—Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Announcements

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Delaware state officer leadership team

President ~ Alexis Cristo Lake Forest High School

First Vice-President ~ Samantha Rogers Caesar Rodney High School

VP for Communication ~ Allison Gotthold A.I. duPont High School

Secretary/Treasurer ~ Deaetta Grinnage Smyrna High School

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Middle School Agenda

March 28, 2012

7:45-8:15 Arrival/Registration

8:15-8:45 Competitive Events set-up in assigned Competitive Events rooms

8:30 Judges’ Orientation

8:45 Opening Session - Sauvignon Ballroom

9:00-12:00 Competitive Events and Workshops see page 10 & 14-17 for workshop titles and descriptions

9:45-10:30 Workshop Session #1

10:30-11:15 Workshop Session #2

11:15-12:00 Workshop Session #3

12:15-2:30 Awards Luncheon - Sauvignon Ballroom

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How to be a Savvy Shopper? Allison Gotthold

Delaware VP for Communications This workshop will be highly interactive while teaching fellow FCCLA

members how to be smart shoppers. This workshop will briefly cover

“couponing” but mostly be a fun guide to saving money.

Fashion Show Participants Workshop Anne Scharmberg

If you are a participant in the Fashion Show this afternoon please meet

during this workshop session to finalize your script and prepare for the

Show.

Voting Delegates Workshop

Each high school chapter should select two (2) delegates to vote for the

2012-2013 State Officer Leadership Team. During the Luncheon every-

one will have the opportunity to hear from the candidates. No delegates

will be admitted after the session begins.

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Early Learning Foundations Evelyn Keating

Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood

This session will introduce students to the Infant/Toddler and Preschool

Early Learning Foundations (ELF), revised in 2010, participate in practi-

cal hands-on activities, and learn how to incorporate ELF in your experi-

ence planning. These learning opportunities (ELF) will provide children,

infancy through preschool, with appropriate skills they need as they de-

velop and prepare for kindergarten. Early Childhood Education students

will not want to miss this workshop!

Teen Suicide Julia Fagnilli

Crisis Services Training Coordinator

Contact Lifeline, Inc.

RESPONSE is a suicide prevention program designed for youth in the

state of Delaware. The workshop includes information on signs of depres-

sion and suicide risk, a video of a peer-to-peer intervention, discussion on

attitudes that may prevent teens from seeking help, the five steps to help

someone who may be at risk, and immediate local and community re-

sources.

Get The Picture? Roger Hovermale

Media Specialist

Woodbridge High School

Get a quick snapshot of the basics of picture creation. Using a digital

camera or cell phone learn how to compose memorable pictures for your

scrapbook or the newspaper.

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High School Agenda

March 29, 2012 7:45-8:15 Arrival/Registration

8:15-8:45 Competitive Events set-up in assigned Competitive Events rooms 8:30 Judges’ Orientation

8:45 Opening Session - Sauvignon Ballroom

9:00-12:00 Competitive Events

12:15-12:30 Competitive Events Showcase

12:30 Remove Competitive Events

12:45-1:45 Luncheon - Sauvignon Ballroom

1:45-2:30 Voting Delegates Meeting

1:45-3:30 Workshops see page 12-17 for workshop titles and descriptions

1:45-2:30 Workshop Session #1 2:45-3:30 Workshop Session #2

3:30 Prize Drawing – Atrium

3:40 Fashion Show - Atrium

4:00-5:00 Quiz Bowl - Atrium

5:00-5:15 Seating for Banquet - Sauvignon Ballroom

5:15-7:30 Banquet - Sauvignon Ballroom

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Keynote Address

Kaylen Larson National FCCLA President

Kaylen hails from Minnesota and joined FCCLA as a sixth

grader in 2005 because it looked like a lot of fun! FCCLA has

done more for her than she ever would have imagined. Ac-

cording to Kaylen, FCCLA has given her the foundational

skills and character traits needed to be successful and has

blessed her with confidence. Kaylen says she “wouldn’t be

the person I am today without it!” The high school senior

would like to become fluent in another language by age 25,

join the Peace Corps, and become a frequent skydiver.

Welcome to Delaware, Kaylen!

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Tanning—the Silent Killer Deaetta Grinnage

Delaware Secretary/Treasurer

Laying by the pool to achieve that golden glow may sound appealing, but it can kill you.

Learn how using tanning beds and being in the sun can lead to dangerous consequences.

Cyber Safety Samantha Rogers

Delaware First Vice-President

The internet provides a great resource. But did you know that once you upload some-thing it’s there forever? Everything we do is connected and everyone will know. Learn

how to protect yourself.

Texting and Driving Alexis Cristo

Delaware President

As they cruise down the highway many people continue to text and drive even though it is against the law and it’s dangerous. Join this activity based workshop and learn the

dangers of texting and driving.

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Workshop Descriptions

Chef Demonstration Chef Briana Lyons

Johnson & Wales University

Chef Briana will demonstrate a simple dessert that is an exciting twist on the tradi-

tional pumpkin pie! Students will assist her in making fresh Chantilly cream and there

will be samples to taste at the end! Culinary students will want to be sure to attend

this workshop!

Teach FCS Cynthia LaRock, Red Clay School District

Kellie Wilson, Caesar Rodney School District

There is a growing shortage of Family and Consumer Sciences teachers across

the country. Come and learn about the rewards and challenges of teaching

FCS as well as how to begin now for a great career in teaching.

Do YOU Have What it Takes ? Kaylen Larson

National FCCLA President

Do you think you have what it takes to run for an FCCLA office posi-

tion? Are you already serving as an officer and want to further your

leadership experience? Do you want to sharpen you professional

skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then get ready for

"Do YOU Have What it Takes?" led by National FCCLA President,

Kaylen Larson, for tips, tricks, and tons of fun while learning about run-

ning for FCCLA office!

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See you at the 2012 National FCCLA Conference

July 8-12, 2012

Orlando, Florida

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State Officer Leadership Team

2012-2013 Candidates

Jackie Harris Jackie is currently a junior at Caesar Rodney High

School. She has been a member of FCCLA for 3 years

and she serves as a chapter officer for Caesar Rodney's

Future Educators Association. Jackie was recently in-

ducted into the National Honor Society. She plays

clarinet in her school's marching band and she sings soprano in the school chorale. She was also recently

part of her school's production of the musical Annie.

John Micklos John is a junior at Newark High School and is chap-

ter president. He has been an official member of

FCCLA for 3 years. In his first year John received

a silver medal for Food Innovations and last year

received gold. He has attended Leaders School, a

camp in Maine, for 4 years. John is an active mem-ber of Model United Nations and Youth in Govern-

ment.

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High School Workshops March 29, 2012

Session 2 ~ 2:45-3:30pm

*ticket required, see your Adviser

Title Presenter Room

Chef Demonstration* Briana Lyons/Amy

Neckes

Corporate

Do YOU Have What it

Takes? Kaylen Larson Venetian

The ELFs - Early Learning Foundations

Evelyn Keating Verona

Get The Picture? Roger Hovermale Siena

Fashion Show

participants

Anne Scharmberg Champagne

Texting and Driving Alexis Cristo Chardonnay

Cyber Safety Samantha Rogers Chops East

Teen Suicide Julia Fagnilli Chops West

Teach FCS Cindy LaRock/Kellie

Wilson

LaVista

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High School Workshops March 29, 2012

Session 1 ~ 1:45-2:30pm

*ticket required, see your Adviser

Title Presenter Room

Chef Demonstration* Briana Lyons/Amy

Neckes

Corporate

Do YOU Have What it

Takes?

Kaylen Larson Venetian

The ELFs - Early Learning Foundations

Evelyn Keating

Verona

Get The Picture? Roger Hovermale Siena

Voting Delegates SOLT Candidates Champagne

How to Be a Savvy

Shopper

Allison Gotthold Chardonnay

Tanning—the Silent

Killer

Deaetta Grinnage Chops East

Teen Suicide Julia Fagnilli Chops West

Teach FCS Cindy LaRock/Kellie

Wilson

LaVista

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Meredith Sobus Meredith is an honors student at Brandywine High

School. She is an active volunteer in her community.

In the future Meredith hopes to be a state officer for

FCCLA and a biomedical engineer or psychiatrist.

Samantha

Rogers

Reilly Scott

Reilly is a sophomore at Alexis I. DuPont High

School. She is in the Clothing and Textiles pathway

and enjoy making her own clothes as well as reading

and cooking. In the future she plans to earn a degree in

Hospitality and Hotel Management, and eventually be a wedding or event planner.

Samantha Rogers is currently serving as your First Vice

– President of Delaware FCCLA. She attends Caesar

Rodney High School as a junior where she serves as the

president of her chapter. In November, she was elected

as the president of Delaware Future Educators Associa-tion. Samantha plays flute in her school's marching

band. She is looking forward to another great year for

Delaware FCCLA!

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Middle School Workshops March 28, 2012

Session #1 9”45-10:30am

Session #2 10:30-11:15 am

Session #3 11:15am – 12pm

Title Presenter Room

Do YOU Have

What it Takes?

Kaylen Larson Champagne

Teach FCS Cindy LaRock and

Kellie Wilson

Suite 606

How to Be a

Savvy Shopper

Allison Gotthold Venetian

Title Presenter Room

Cyber Safety Samantha Rogers Champagne

How to Be a

Savvy Shopper

Allison Gotthold Suite 606

Tanning—the Silent

Killer

Deaetta Grinnage Venetian

Title Presenter Room

Do YOU Have

What it Takes?

Kaylen Larson Champagne

Teach FCS Cindy LaRock and

Kellie Wilson

Suite 606

Tanning—the

Silent Killer

Deaetta Grinnage Venetian

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Atrium Antics Thursday 9:30-11:30

Prepare for your

competitive event Study for the Quiz

Bowl—every

school needs a

team!

Check out the dis-

plays from this

year’s State Officer

candidates Visit the Delaware

State University

recruiter

Try your skill at the

Blind Taste Testing Can you tell the

difference? Try your luck at

the word puzzle

games at your

Chapter’s table