FCCLA Stands for…Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

What is FCCLA?•An organization for teens•Males and females can join•Nationally recognized•Members are or have been enrolled in family and Consumer Science courses

ColorsRed: Stands for Strength, Courage and determinationWhite: symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action

FlowerRed Rose: because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance, symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living

How long has FCCLA been around?•Was known as Future Homemakers of America (FHA) from 1945-1999•Named changed in 1999 to FCCLA

FCCLA’s Mission

To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

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.

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 education and related occupations.

Why FCCLA?• College and career preparation including scholarship opportunities• Develops personal leadership skills• Allows students to have a voice in their families and communities• Recognizes youth achievement through awards• Travel• Competitions• Strengthen home and family life• Prepare for community living as responsible citizens• Experience the connection between career and technical and academic skills• Improve self-esteem• Practice creative and critical thinking

Why FCCLA (continued)?• Understand yourself and your relationships with others• Develop a personal leadership style• Identify concerns, make decisions, and carry out activities• Experience the satisfaction of helping others• Observe Family and Consumer Sciences-related careers• Build supportive relationships with teachers in a less formal atmosphere• Achieve established performance standards and competencies

Organizational Structure •National Level: 4 regions, Missouri is the Central region, National officers and staff•State Officers: State officers and staff in each state•Regional level: 14 regions in Missouri, Bowling Green is in region 4•Local chapter: BGHS!•Caleb Heron Chillicothe High School elected national officer for 2012-2013

National ProgramsFCCLA provides a menu of programs with ready-to-use materials to guide students through creating and carrying out projects. The national programs encourage members to enhance their personal growth and leadership development skills. As students plan projects and execute ideas, they experience the satisfaction of making a difference in their own lives, their families, their schools, and their communities.

Dynamic LeadershipA national program that helps young people build leadership skills. It provides information, activities, and project ideas to help young people learn about leadership; recognize the lifelong benefits of leadership skills, practice leadership skills through FCCLA involvement and become strong leaders for families, careers, and communities. Dynamic Leadership interacts with other national programs.

Career ConnectionA national program that guides students to link their options and skills for success in their families, careers, and communities.

In conjunction with the Career Connection national program, Leaders at Work recognizes FCCLA members who create projects to strengthen leadership skills on the job.

Community ServiceA national program that guides students to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities.

Families FirstA national peer education program through which students gain a better understanding of how families work and learn skills to become strong family members.

In conjunction with Families First, Japanese Exchange is a scholarship opportunity for FCCLA members to travel to Japan for four-to-six weeks as an exchange student. This scholarship is funded by the Kikkoman Corporation and administered by Youth For Understanding-USA. Scholarships are worth more than $6,995 each.

A national program through which students strive to save lives by educating adults and young people about traffic safety and supporting enforcement of local rules and regulations regarding community traffic safety.

FACTS—Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety

Financial FitnessA national peer education program that involves students teaching one another how to make, save, and spend money wisely.

Power of OneA national program designed to help students find and use their personal power. Members set their own goals, work to achieve them, and enjoy the results.

A national peer education program that empowers students with attitudes, skills, and resources in order to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence.

STOP the Violence—Students Taking on Prevention

Student BodyA national peer education program that helps young people learn to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices.

Competitive EventsInvolvement in FCCLA’s competitive events offers members the opportunity toexpand their leadership potential and develop the skills for life necessary in families, communities, and workplaces. Members can demonstrate family and consumer sciences skills, career skills, and interpersonal skills.• STAR Events (Students Taking Action with

Recognition)• Online STAR Events• Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl• FACS Skill Demonstration Events• FCCLA Contests

Competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation.

STAR Events—Students Taking Action with Recognition

STAR Events Competitions Advocacy*

Applied Technology

Career Investigation

Chapter Service Project Display

Chapter Service Project Manual

Chapter Showcase Display

Chapter Showcase Manual

Culinary Arts*

Early Childhood*

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Ambassador

Fashion Construction

Fashion Design

Focus on Children

Food Innovations

Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

Illustrated Talk

Interior Design

Interpersonal Communications

Job Interview

Leadership

Life Event Planning

National Programs in Action

Nutrition and Wellness

Parliamentary Procedure

Promote and Publicize FCCLA!

Recycle and Redesign

Teach and Train*

Online STAR Events:• Digital Stories for Change • Virtual Poster• “No Kid Hungry” National Outreach Project

(*Events offered to Postsecondary Membership)

Skill Demonstration Events• Culinary Food Art• Culinary Knife Skills• Impromptu Speaking

National Cluster MeetingsNational Cluster Meetings, held in November, provide an opportunity for students and advisers to come together to expand leadership skills, explore pathways, and discover new ways to put FCCLA’s national programs into action.

National Leadership ConferenceGather together with more than 5,000 students and advisers to elect the new National Executive Council, participate in competitive events, attend dynamic general sessions, and explore ways to enhance leadership skills in family, career, and community. 

Areas of Involvement1. Fundraising: How can we raise

money for service projects, trips etc.2. Social Activities: What can we do to

have fun together and get to know each other better?

3. Community Service: What can we do for the Bowling green community?

4. School Service: How can we make BGHS a better place?

5. Field trips & Guest Speakers: Where can we go to learn more about what we study in class?

6. Public Relations: What can we do to tell people what we are doing in FCCLA?

Contact InformationNavigate the national website to find contact information for national staff and National Executive Council members. Use the membership map to locate state association office and state adviser contact information.

For Membership Information Contact:Marketing & Membership ManagerFamily, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.1910 Association DriveReston, VA 20191Phone (703) 476-4900Fax (703) 860-2713membership@fcclainc.org

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