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Mission Statement: 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 career preparation. The central focus of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is family and family life.

Creed We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. 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, and love, and security and faith will be realities, not dreams.

Benefits of Joining a student organization: Leadership Development Personal Growth Community Service Scholarship and College Opportunities Travel Opportunities

Career, Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) Technology Student Association (TSA) SkillsUSA National FFA Organization Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) DECA HOSA

FCCLA History Initially Future Homemakers of America (FHA) Founded on June 11, 1945 in Chicago, IL Co-sponsored by: American Home Economics Association & US Department Of Education

FCCLA FACTS Colors: Red is symbol for Strength White is symbol for Sincerity The Official Uniform: Red Blazer—may be single or double-breasted. Black skirts and slacks are to be worn with official blazer. Flower: Red Rose Motto: Toward New Horizons Tagline: The Ultimate Leadership Experience Red rose – represents the organization b/c it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance. It symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living.

FHA History Future Homemakers of America Georgia second state to affiliate Georgia first to have full-time state adviser, Mrs. Janet Barber Georgia’s first state President was Pat Randolph She was also Georgia’s first National Officer Randolph Cabin at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington was named in her honor.

Georgia NHA History New Homemakers of America Organization in the African American schools First GA State Adviser, Miss Daisy Lewis Cabin named in her honor at Camp John Hope in Perry, GA. 1965 – NHA and FHA merged

Important Years 1983: National Headquarters Opened in Reston, Virginia 1995: Home Economics Became Family and Consumer Sciences 1999: Name changed from FHA to FCCLA

National FCCLA National Website - www.fcclainc.org 10 National Officers Plan National Conferences: Cluster Meetings in November National Leadership Conference in July

National Programs

National Programs

Publications Georgia News : The State Newspaper Each chapter receives 20 copies of Georgia News twice a year Teen Times: The National Magazine Each chapter receives a classroom set 3 times a year

Georgia FCCLA Two Camps: Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington FCCLA hosts 5 weeks of Summer Leadership Camp in May - June Camp John Hope in Fort Valley FCCLA hosts Culinary Academy the 2nd week of June and Food Science and Middle School camps.

GA has 9 FCCLA Regions, Ben-Hill is Region 8

State Activities you can attend:

Leadership Obstacle Course B.A.S.I.C. Training Chapter Planning Team Building Leadership Obstacle Course Low and High Ropes Helps to… Increase chapter involvement Develop unity Build trust Improve communication Develop confidence and leadership skills

Fall Leadership Conference Held at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, GA in September. Includes: Keynote Speaker Leadership Breakout Sessions Chapter Planning Time National STAR Event Winners Mini BASIC Training Foundation Dance Membership Recruitment T-shirt Design Competition State Lapel Pin Competition Slip ‘n Slide, Putt Putt and More!

Fall Leadership Rally Held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia during October. Includes: Fall Motivational Rally Culinary Competition Chili Cook-Off Knowledge Bowl Brochure Event Food Demonstrations Fair Rides and much more!

FCCLA Day at the Capitol Held every year at the Georgia State Capitol during FCCLA Week Visit Local Legislators Capitol Scavenger Hunt Region Photos

STAR Events Competition Region STAR Events Competition Held in February TOP TWO in each category move to State Competition at the State Leadership Meeting

State Leadership Meeting Held in March at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Includes: Keynote Speaker Regional Awards Foundation Event Gala Dance State Officer Elections Honor Roll Awards Membership Awards & Chapter of the Year!

2016 National Meeting

In order to attend the National Meeting… You must join FCCLA by paying your dues to Mrs. Holt or Mrs. McDonald Dues are $20, this includes a t-shirt You must participate! You must select a STAR Events project complete the project Compete and win at Regions and then State!

For More Information: Check-out These Websites: www.fcclainc.org www.gafccla.com

You must join FCCLA by paying your dues to Mrs. Holt or Mrs. McDonald Dues are $20, this includes a t-shirt How to Join