Fast FACTS about FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization. FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues. Today over 160,000 members in more than 5,400 chapters are active in 47 states, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America A nationally recognized student organization for FCS Courses Helps young men and women become leaders Addresses the importance of personal development family work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Chapter projects that focus on youth concerns such as: family relationships substance abuse peer pressure environment nutrition and fitness teen violence career exploration

Red White FCCLA FLOWER FCCLA Colors Symbolizes Strength Courage and Determination White Symbolizes Sincerity of Purpose and Integrity of Action FCCLA FLOWER The Red Rose

Courses Required to Join Principles of Human Services Practicum in Education and Training Child Development Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Child Guidance Practicum in Human Services Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Interior Design Hotel Management Principles of Education and Training Career Portals Professional Communications Human Growth and Development Dollars & Sense Instructional Practices Entrepreneurship Fashion Marketing  

What’s in it for me? Opportunity to expand your leadership potential. Develop Skills for LIFE (Home and Work): Planning Goal setting Problem solving Decision making Interpersonal communication Membership T-shirt Teen Time Magazine Participate in BOS traditions (Homecoming Carnival, Boo @ BOS) Fall Leadership/District Meeting– Oct. 2nd @HCTC Opportunities to showcase talents Travel & compete (Waco, Dallas & Anaheim, CA) Develop speaking skills Looks great on Resumes, Job Interviews, and Scholarship Applications Scholarships Recognition (Local, Regional, State & National Levels)

National Programs

STAR Events Competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in: chapter and individual projects leadership skills career preparation Offer individual skill development and application of learning  Cooperative teams work to accomplish specific goals Individualized members work alone to accomplish specific goals Competitive individual or team performance measured by an established set of criteria

STAR EVENTS Group Events Individual Events Advocacy Chapter Service Project Display Chapter Service Display Manual Chapter in Review Display Focus on Children Food Innovations Interpersonal Communications Life Event Planning Individual Events Career Investigation Nutrition and Wellness Early Childhood Job Interview Leadership Sports Nutrition Teach and Train

Meetings in Texas Fall District Meeting- Meet other FCCLA members from Saginaw and Chisholm and find out what FCCLA is all about! November 14, 2017 @ HCTC (Tentative) Regional Meetings – February 21-23, 2019 - Waco, Texas. Students will participate in STAR/Proficiency Events and learn from concurrent sessions. State Leadership Conference- April 4-6, 2019 – Dallas, Texas. Students will participate in leadership sessions, STAR/Proficiency Events, general sessions and special community service projects.

National Conference June 30–July 4, 2019 – Anaheim, CA Students will participate in STAR event competitions, leadership trainings, and other activities while meeting FCCLA members from across the nation.

eligible to apply for scholarships! Scholarship opportunities are available at the State and National Level. ALL members are eligible to apply for scholarships! State Scholarships http://www.texasfccla.org/scholarships.html National Scholarships http://fcclainc.org/youth-leaders/youth-scholarship-applications.php

Come One, Come All, Join FCCLA! Meet new friends! Plan and participate in FUN activities! Give back to your community and school. Make a difference! Explore careers and develop skills you will need for work someday. Compete in STAR Events and TRAVEL to new places! It looks great when you are applying for jobs, college, and scholarships! Regional, State, and National Scholarship opportunities!

How do I join? Pick up instructions to affiliate using the Membership Form Google Doc from Mrs. Metz or Mrs. Taylor. Fill out your membership form and return it with $30.00 state and national dues (includes membership t shirt!) by Sept. 30th. Attend the first meeting on Aug.28th at 4:30 PM in W103 (Ice Cream Party!) A makeup meeting will be held Aug. 30th at 8:30 AM in W103 (Donuts!)