Directions As you enter please complete the first two columns in the K- W-L chart BEFORE we start the presentation.

Membership & Sustainability 2012 NC CTE Summer Conference

Introductions Nicole Mas Reno Palombit Former NJ FCCLA & national officer North Garner Middle School FACS Teacher Reno Palombit Former NC FCCLA & national officer Leesville Road High School FACS Teacher

Objectives Discover resources to build and sustain your FCCLA chapter members List characteristics of effective FCCLA chapters Practice utilizing the FCCLA Planning Process and developing a Program of Work Nicole

Agenda 2012-2013 FCCLA Membership Kit The 3 R’s of Membership Characteristics of an Effective Chapter Chapter Structure Co-curricular Methods The Planning Process Developing a Program of Work Workshop: Utilizing the planning process/program of work Unanswered Questions Nicole

What is FCCLA? New FCCLA Video

Membership Kit Join FCCLA CD-ROM FCCLA membership recruitment poster FCCLA at-a-glance poster Reno

The 3 R’s of Membership Recruit Image is important Build word of mouth Design a timely recruitment campaign Make membership a part of everything Expand your focus Plan fun recruitment events Reno

The 3 R’s of Membership Retain Communicate with members regularly (social media) Engage members in chapter meetings Encourage involvement in competitive events and national programs Point system Reno

The 3 R’s of Membership Recognize Recognition applications are due to national FCCLA March 1st Provide local recognition Announcements End-of-year awards banquet Bulletin boards Publicize student accomplishments in local and social media Reno

Top 10 Characteristics of Effective Chapters Manageable (start small) Student-led Program of work in place Conducts orderly, intentional meetings Implements an officer training Co-curricular Visible in the community Use competitive events & national programs Recognition for students Effective fundraising campaigns Nicole

Chapter Structure NIcole Handout

The Co-Curricular Chapter What does it look like? Dedicate some class time to introduce FCCLA Recruit from FACS classes Teach leadership (Dynamic Leadership) Class officers/representatives Use national program resources to teach content (Power of One, Financial Fitness, Student Body) Use STAR Events as class projects (why reinvent the wheel?) What’s going on in FCCLA? (segment/bulletin) Nicole

The Planning Process Line Up Reno Activity

The FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns Set a Goal Form a Plan Act Follow-Up Reno

Identify Concerns What issues are pressing? What needs/wants should be met? What do you want to learn? What do you want to see accomplished? How do you want to see it executed? What are you worried about? Nicole

Set a Goal Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-bound Nicole

Form a Plan Who What When Where How Resources Timeline of activities Program of work Nicole

Act Summarize and record plainly how the plan was executed Omit judgment/evaluation (save this for the follow- up) Nicole

Follow-Up How did you evaluate your goal? What did you learn? How would you change the project? Who did you thank? How did you thank them? Nicole

Program of Work Definition: A group of projects tied together because they contribute to the same objectives of an organization i.e.- FCCLA’s mission and purposes Chapter officers develop w/ your guidance Keep it realistic (start small) Organize by month or goal Distribute it to members, students, & others Include chapter, district, state, and national meetings Brand it with FCCLA & FACS logo Reno

Workshop Directions Use the FCCLA Planning Process to set a goal and form a plan for your chapter! Examples: Increase male membership Conduct an officer training Utilize 2 national programs Utilize the Program of Work handout as part of your Form a Plan Reno

Using the FCCLA Planning Process & Developing a Program of Work Reno Workshop

Conclusion Unanswered questions from your K-W-L chart? Complete the last column of your K-W-L chart- What did you learn? Nicole & Reno

Thank you! rpalombit@wcpss.net Nmas@wcpss.net 2012 NC CTE Summer Conference