Producing Leaders

Boyd Officers President – Sidney Hope Vice President – Lyndsay Williams Secretary/Historian – Reagan Raimondi Secretary/Publications – Alex Considine Treasurer – Haley Mitchell

A nationally recognized student organization for FCS Courses Helps young men and women become leaders Chapter projects that focus on youth concerns such as: teen pregnancy parenting family relationships substance abuse peer pressure environment nutrition and fitness teen violence career exploration Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Addresses the importantance of personal development, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education with classes such as: Child Development & Child Guidance, Interior Design, Principles of Education and Training and Ready, Set, Teach!

What’s in it for me? 1.Opportunity to expand their leadership potential. 2.Develop Skills for LIFE (Home and Work): Planning Goal setting Problem solving Decision making Interpersonal communication 3.Membership T-shirt 4.Field Trips – State Fair of Texas 5.Teen Time Magazine 6.Leadership Training 7.Opportunities to showcase your talents 8.Travel & compete 9.Develop speaking skills 10.Scholarships 11.Earn a Graduation Chord 12.Earn medals to wear at graduation 13.Job Interview/Applications 14.Scholarship Applications 15.Recognition

How do I join? Deadline for State Fair Trip: Sept. 28 Must be or have been enrolled in a Family & Consumer Science Class in the past. Pay your dues on time. Complete the FCCLA Survey at: Financial burden? See Mrs. Taylor or Mrs. Martin before or after class. $30.00 Local State National

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What would we be doing? 1.Ronald McDonald House Service Project: collection of soda can tops. Goal: One jug for each member. 2.Form committees to organize our activities: 1.Tab Tops 2.Publicity 3.Fashion Show for American Heart Association 3.STAR Events: Students Taking Action with Recognition (See other slides for more detail or visit the following sites below.) 4.Participate in a number of FCCLA programs. (See handout.) 5.Sonic Carhop Fundraiser 6.Trick or Treat for Cans 7.Field Trips to: 1.Ronald McDonald House in Dallas (Spring) 2.State Fair of Texas Ag Awareness Day (October) or

Dates to Remember Membership dues are due September 28, State Fair Field Trip Oct. 9, 2012 January March 1-2: Region III Leadership Meeting (Irving, TX) Compete in LEO and STAR Events April : State Mtg. (Dallas) Compete in LEO and STAR Events Early May: Fashion Show for the American Heart Association July : National Convention (Nashville, TN)