What is FCCLA

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What is FCCLA?

• Family
• Career and
• Community
• Leaders of
• America

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FCCLA is.

• A dynamic and effective student organization that
  helps young men and women become strong leaders
  in families, careers and communities
• Part of the Family and Consumer Sciences program,
  turning classroom topics into real-world,
  youth-directed action
• Only in-school organization with the family as
  its focus.

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FCCLA is

• Nationwide organization with
• 220,000 members
• Over 8000 chapters
• Members in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and
  Virgin Islands
• Open to all students in grades 6-12 who are
  taking or have taken a course in Family and
  Consumer Sciences

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FCCLA Mission

• Members develop skills for life through
• Character development
• Creative and critical thinking
• Interpersonal communication
• Practical knowledge
• Vocational preparation

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As FCCLA members, you will

• Make new friends
• Plan and participate in chapter projects
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• Turn interests and concerns into action
• Explore career and development skills needed for
  the world of work
• AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!

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Advantages to Students

• Leadership development
• Communication skills
• Public speaking
• Apply academics
• Community service

• Scholarships
• Recognition
• Involvement in projects they plan, develop and
  evaluate

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How do I Affiliate with FCCLA?

• Affiliate with both national and state
  organization
• National dues--9
• State dues--6
• Chapter fee--10

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Affiliation Deadlines!!!

• February 15
• Deadline to be eligible for Scholarships
• March 1
• Deadline for STAR Events, Power of One, National
  Affiliation Deadline

• November 1
• 10 Discount off Publications
• Fall Teen Times
• December 1
• Jan/Feb Teen Times
• February 1
• Affiliation for candidates of Executive Council

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State and Regional Opportunities

• Fall Leadership Conference
• Executive Council
• Fall Leadership Training Camp
• Regional Meetings
• Spring Leadership Conference

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Fall Leadership Conference

• Kick-off for the year
• Introduce the new Executive Council Team
• Regional Elections
• Leadership training

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Fall Leadership Training Camp

• Corporate Games, team building, leadership
  development, skits, games, fun!!!!

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Regional Meetings

• Regional meeting agendas
• Workshops
• Mini-competitions
• Speakers
• Community service project

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Spring Leadership Conference

• Students compete in STAR Events or Proficiency
  Events
• Competitive events that build proficiency and
  achievement in leadership and job-related skills
• Demonstrate competencies attained in FCS classes
• Compete against set of criteria
• Medals and scholarships awarded

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Executive Council Opportunities(State Officers)

• 2 elected per region
• Application process with interviews and
  presentations at conference
• Knowledgeable about FCCLA
• Good leader
• Minimum of 2.5 GPA

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Community Partnerships

• Business and Industry Support
• Judges
• Sponsors
• Financial Support
• Provide equipment
• Scholarships

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Business and Industry Partners

• AZ Restaurant Association
• AZ Hotel/Lodging Association
• Southwest Gas
• Scottsdale Culinary Institute

• Johnson Wales University
• American Culinary Institute
• Shamrock Farms
• FIDM

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National Opportunities

• Cluster Meeting
• National Leadership Meeting
• National Programs

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Arizona Delegation
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Recognition and Award Opportunities

• National Program Awards
• Scholarships

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National FCCLA Awards

• Families First
• Career Connection
• Community Service
• FACTS
• STOP the Violence
• Use the National FCCLA Programs Award Application
  in your chapter handbook inserts or get on-line
• Deadline March 1

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Scholarship Opportunities

• Occupational
• Dorcas Canary
• Christine Gentry Carpenter
• Jr. Life Skills
• Sr. Life Skills
• Barbara Border
• Janet Grant
• Deadline 2/15

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How to Get Help

• Sheri Cone, State Advisor
• 602-542-3040
• Sheri.Cone_at_azed.gov
• Executive Council members for chapter visits and
  resources

• National Headquarters
• www.fcclainc.org
• 1-800-234-4425

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Arizona FCCLA Webpage

• www.azfccla.org