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

Any student who has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences through grade 12 is eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within their school. Teachers can be a part of it, too! Teachers certified in comprehensive or occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Education can serve as the FCCLA chapter advisor.

FCCLA Planning Process The Planning Process is used when setting and carrying out FCCLA projects. 10

FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns 11

Identify Concerns brainstorm concerns evaluate listed concerns narrow to one workable idea or concern 12

FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns Set A Goal 13

Set A Goal get a clear mental picture of what you want to accomplish write it down      14

FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns Set A Goal Form A Plan 15

Form A Plan plan how to achieve goal decide who, what, where, when, why and how     16

FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns Set A Goal Form A Plan Take Action 17

Take Action carry out project           18

FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns Set A Goal Form A Plan Take Action Follow Up 19

Follow Up evaluate project thank people involved recognize participants    20

National STAR Events Interior Design Interpersonal Communication Job Interview National Programs in Action Parliamentary Procedure Recycle and Redesign Financial Fitness Fashion Design Applied Technology Career Investigation Chapter Service Project, Display Chapter Service Project, Manual Culinary Arts Early Childhood Development Entrepreneurship Focus on Children Hospitality Illustrated Talk

State Proficiency Events Texas has two state events which students can compete: Serving Up Success -members show proficiency in seating, taking orders, serving and presenting the bill to guests. Stories That Teach- members present a prepared lesson plan using an age-appropriate story.

State Leadership Enhancement Opportunities Objective tests for students to take at fall leadership training, region and state leadership conferences are: Consumer Math Job Interview Culinary Arts Step One Creed, Mission & Mission Hospitality Purposes Interior Design Etiquette Consumer Quiz Parliamentary Procedure

State Proficiency Events State Leadership Enhancement Opportunities State Proficiency Events Recognition… Objective tests for students to take at fall leadership training, region and state leadership conferences are:  Consumer Math  Etiquette  Consumer Quiz  Hospitality  Creed, Mission &  Interior Design Purposes  Job Interview  Culinary Arts  Step One  Parliamentary Procedure Texas has two state events which students can compete: Serving Up Success -members show proficiency in seating, taking orders, serving and presenting the bill to guests. Stories That Teach- members present a prepared lesson plan using an age-appropriate story.  Each member that takes a test will receive a certificate of participation. Certificates will be awards as follows: Gold – (85-100) Silver – (70-84) Bronze – (55-69) Participation – (0-54)

Consumer Math- LEO Consumer Math – LEO Members will answer consumer math related questions during the quiz. Members will answer consumer math related questions during the quiz. The content questions cover areas of: Basic Culinary Math Housing/Interior Design Banking/Investments

Consumer Quiz- LEO Consumer Quiz- LEO Members will answer consumer related questions. The content questions focus on five key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively and confidently in today’s marketplace:  Members will answer consumer related questions. The content questions focus on five key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively and confidently in today’s marketplace:  personal finance; personal finance health and safety health and safety; the environment the environment; technology technology; consumer rights and responsibilities consumer rights and responsibilities;

Culinary Arts- LEO Members will answer related to the culinary arts field. terms methods of cookery presentation Important information to know if working within the industry

FCCLA Creed, Mission and Purposes - LEO Participants will need to know the FCCLA creed as it is nationally adopted. Participants will also be tested on their knowledge of the 8 FCCLA Purposes and the Mission Statement.

Etiquette - LEO Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of proper etiquette by answering questions during a quiz related to meal and social etiquette.

Hospitality - LEO Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge and skills related to the hospitality industry, with a focus on hotels.

Interior Design - LEO Members will answer questions related to interior design including: Principles and Elements of Design Color Furniture Placement Traffic Patterns

Job Interview - LEO Participants will answer interview etiquette questions related to: Dress Interviewing Skills Resumes Follow up

Parliamentary Procedure - LEO Participants will demonstrate basic parliamentary knowledge by answering objective questions. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised is the official FCCLA parliamentary procedure authority.

STEP 1 - LEO Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of FCCLA including organization history and national programs.

Other State Programs A literacy project designed for chapter members to help children improve reading skills. Ready, Set, Read! can be used to participate in STAR Events, such as Chapter Service Project. Project Ideas: Read to children or adults Conduct a Book Drive Donate Books to local Boys and Girls Club

FCCLA SAVES READ AND $AVE A peer education project to encourage individuals to start saving for their future! READ AND $AVE Chapter members work with young people using Sammy Rabbit books to teach children the importance of reading and saving their money!

Scholarships Family, Career and Community Leaders of America offers scholarships to students planning to major in family and consumer sciences (FCS) and other disciplines.  Applicants must have been a member of the Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.  A standard application form for scholarships processed through the state office, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is used.  Applications are due to the state office by March 1.

Meetings in Texas Fall Leadership Meetings- regional officers conduct meeting in the fall to help members learn about FCCLA and meet members from other schools in the area. LEO’s can be taken. Regional Meetings – five regional meetings held in Texas between January and March. Take LEOs, participate in STAR/Proficiency Events and learn from concurrent sessions. State Leadership Conference- usually held in April in a Texas city. Participate in leadership sessions, LEO’s, STAR/Proficiency Events, general sessions and special community service projects.

Teen Times is FCCLA members’ national magazine with coverage of teen issues and chapter ideas. Members receive four issues each year.

Recognizes FCCLA chapters who have affiliated on the state and national level 100% of those students enrolled in the advisor’s own FCS classes at your school.

For Advisors Recognizes advisors who have used a national program to incorporate the 3 R’s of membership.

1910 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191 FCCLA National Executive Council FCCLA State Advisor Refer to the state FCCLA website (www.texasfccla.org) for contact information for the state advisor. Detailed information will be posted regarding state and regional levels activities. Refer to the FCCLA national website. The National Executive Council are ten nationally elected members representing all members. They are eager to serve you! Texas Association 6513 Circle S Road Austin, Texas 78745 512-306-0099 (office) 512-306-0041 (fax) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America 1910 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191 703-476-4900 (office) 703-860-2713 (fax) www.fcclainc.org