Unit 1: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 5 class periods

UNIT 1: FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA Define terms related to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Name reasons for belonging to FCCLA State membership requirements for FCCLA Name the organizational levels of FCCLA Describe the relationship between the FCCLA organization and the Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum Describe the FCCLA history, motto, colors, flower, pin, creed, purposes, publication, and national programs including STAR events Name the five steps in the process of planning in-depth projects Describe benefits of using parliamentary procedure

INTERNET ADDRESS: The FCCLA headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia.

1.1 Define terms related to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America FCCLA- - an organization for students who are enrolled or have been enrolled in family & consumer sciences classes for at least one semester June 11, the founding date of the Future Homemakers of America in Chicago October 17, Arkansas became a member of the Future Homemakers of America (FHA)

Leadership The ability to direct and influence others

Parliamentary procedure A recognized and acceptable method of conducting an official meeting. A team STAR event, recognizes chapters that develop a working knowledge of parliamentary law and the ability to conduct an FCCLA business meeting.

Planning Process A simple 5 step method to help FCCLA chapter members and advisors plan individual, group or chapter activities. The 5 steps are: 1)Identify concerns 2)Set a goal 3)Form a plan 4)Act 5)Follow up

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

STAR Students Taking Action with Recognition

Write the acronym of FCCLA F C C L A amily areer and ommunity eaders of merica

1.2 Name reasons for belonging to FCCLA To have a better understanding of self individuals can assume responsibilities within the organization focus on concerns of youth, not adults opportunity to receive awards at the local, district, state, and national levels learn employability skills Develop personal leadership skills learn skills for life such as planning, problem solving and interpersonal relationships opportunities to participate in community service projects designed to help others to fulfill the need to belong to something

1.3 State membership requirements for FCCLA A.Be enrolled in or have been enrolled in a family and Consumer Sciences class for at least one semester B. Be a student through grade 12 C. Pay local, state and national dues FCCLA has the family as its central focus.

1.4 Name the organizational levels of FCCLA  Local  District  State  National

1.5 Describe the relationship between the FCCLA organization and the Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum co-curricular program FCCLA is required by the State Dept. of Education if there is a certified FACS program enriches classroom learning required active participation if you plan to apply for scholarships as a senior Mrs. Bixler is both your FCCLA advisor and your FACS teacher

1.5 continued RELATIONSHIP OF FCCLA TO CLASS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Family Dynamics CHILD DEVELOPMENT PARENTING CLOTHING AND TEXTILES PERSONAL & FAMILY FINANCE FOOD AND NUTRITION NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

1.6 State the overall mission of FCCLA 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 communication practical knowledge; and vocational preparation

1.6 Describe the FCCLA history, motto, colors, flower, pin, creed, purposes, and publication and national programs including STAR events

FCCLA HISTORY Vocational instruction began at the turn of the century with the SMITH HUGHES ACT, which allowed the people moving from the farm to the city to have employed skills June 11, founding date of the FHA in Chicago, Illinois October 17, Arkansas became a charter member of the FHA (dues were $0.10 a member) New Homemakers of America merged with FHA (NHA was the organization for black students and FHA was the white student organization)

FCCLA HISTORY, cont FHA/HERO (Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations July National FCCLA voted to change name to Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Name Change-- FCCLA--new milliemum--new direction

MOTTO “TOWARD NEW HORIZONS”

COLORS RED AND WHITE FLOWER RED ROSE

PINS ARE WORN OVER THE HEART OR ON THE POCKET OF JACKET

FCCLA CREED We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America We face the future with warm courage and high hopes 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 & love & security & 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 hopes.

CREED When having an official meeting, all members are required to repeat the creed during the closing ceremony. All members should memorize the creed.

FCCLA PURPOSES To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life; To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society; To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community; To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony To promote greater understanding between youth and adults; To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities; To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society; To promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations.

FCCLA PUBLICATION Paid Members Receive Teen Times Magazine 4 Times A Year

MEMBERSHIP FCCLA has a national membership of over 220,000 young men and women in nearly 7,000 chapters. There are 50 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Arkansas has the 8 th highest membership in the United States. Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine million youth. Former members are eligible to become members of Alumni & Associates.

1.6 STAR EVENTS S T A R tudents aking ction with ecognition

STAR EVENTS Star Events are competitive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-related skills. These events include: Applied Technology Chapter Service Project Display and Manual Chapter Showcase Display and Manual Culinary Arts Early Childhood Entrepreneurship

STAR EVENTS, continued Focus on Children Illustrated Talk Hospitality Interpersonal Communications Job Interview National Programs in Action Parliamentary Procedure

NATIONAL PROGRAMS Community Service--take action in your community STOP the Violence--Students Taking On Prevention--Empower yourself with attitudes, skills, and resources you can use to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence. Families First--strengthen family relationships with this FCCLA peer education program FACTS--Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety--through peer education help lower the #1 cause of death for American youth (impaired driving and traffic crashes) Power of One--make positive changes in your family, career, and community one goal at a time

Career Connection--learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success Leaders at Work--enhance your job skills and gain valuable onsite work experience Student Body--Learn to make informed, responsible decisions about your health. Financial fitness--learn how to make, save, and spend your money wisely Dynamic Leadership--learn leadership skills Japanese Exchange Program--win a scholarship to travel to Japan to experience another culture

1.7 FIVE STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF PLANNING IN DEPTH PROJECTS 1. Identify concerns 2. Set your goals 3. Form a plan 4. Act 5. Follow up

1). Identify Concerns *brainstorm concerns *evaluate listed concerns *narrow to one workable idea or concern FCCLA Planning Process Overview

2). Set a Goal *get a clear mental picture of what you want to accomplish *write it down *evaluate it

3). Form a Plan *plan how to achieve goal *decide who, what, where, when, why and how

4). Act *carry out project *decide who, what, where, when, why and how

5). Follow Up *evaluate project *thank people involved *recognize participants

1.8 Benefits of parliamentary procedure 1.Provides a basic set of rules for conducting a meeting in an organized and efficient manner. 2.Provides techniques for solving problems. 3.Gives every member equal rights. 4.Allows introduction and discussion of only one item of business at a time.

National Project Share Our Strength

Arkansas State Project FCCLA is Racing Ahead

FCCLA District 2 Theme Racing ahead with FCCLA