2. FCCLA Mission Statement
To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer science education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life-
Character development
Creative and critical thinking
Interpersonal communication
Practical knowledge
Career preparation

3. Did you know?
FCCLA stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA’s motto is Toward New Horizons
FCCLA was founded in 1945
National Headquarters is in Reston, Virginia
There are approximately 220,000 members nationally
FCCLA has 53 State Associations (all states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Washington D.C.)

4. Facts to Know FCCLA Flower Colors
Red Rose which stands for search for beauty in everyday living
Colors
Red stands for strength
White stands for sincerity

5. FFA/FCCLA Centers Camp John Hope- Fort Valley, Georgia
Georgia FFA/FCCLA Center- Covington, Georgia

6. Publications National Magazine- Teen Times
State Newspaper- Georgia News

7. FCCLA Leadership Local Advisor: Local Presidents: Mrs. Krystle Shuman
Martha Paramo

8. National Projects Career Connection Plug in to Careers
Sign on to the Career Connections
Program Career Steps
Link Up to Jobs
Access Skills for Career Success
Integrate Work and Life

9. National Projects Japanese Exchange Program Leaderships in Action
Guides students to:
Develop
Plan
Carry out
Evaluate
Projects that improve the quality of life in their communities—We love service

10. National Projects Families First Families Today You-Me-Us
Meet the Challenge
Balancing Family and Career
Parent Practice

11. National Projects FACTS: Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety
Financial Fitness
Banking Basics
Cash Control
Making Money
Consumer Clout
Financing Your Future

12. National Projects Power of One Self-directed program Five areas
A Better You
Family Ties
Working on Work
Take the Lead
Speak Out for FCCLA

13. National Projects STOP the Violence- Students Taking on Prevention
Student Body
Fitness
Nutrition
Healthy Choices

14. Star Events Students Taking Action with Recognition Competitive Events
Build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job related skills
Many different events
Events can be team or individual

15. STAR Events Plus new ones each year!! Applied Technology
Career Investigation
Chapter Service Project
Chapter Showcase
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Entrepreneurship
Focus on Children
Hospitality
Illustrated Talk
Interpersonal Communications
Job Interview
National Programs in Action
Parliamentary Procedure
Plus new ones each year!!

16. Fall Leadership Rally October 14, 2015 Georgia National Fairgrounds
Perry, Georgia
Includes:
Wednesday’s Fall Motivational Rally
Culinary Competition
Tuesday’s Chili Cook-Off
Knowledge Bowl
Brochure Event
Food Demonstrations
Fair Rides and much more!

17. STAR Events Competition
Region STAR Events Competition
February 27, 2016 (All other regions)
TOP Two move to State Competition at the State Leadership Meeting

18. State Leadership Meeting
March 20-22, 2016
Classic Center
Athens, Georgia
Includes:
Keynote Speaker
Regional Awards
Foundation Event
Gala Dance
State Officer Elections
Honor Roll Awards
Membership Awards
& Chapter of the Year!

19. National Leadership Conference
National Meetings
National Cluster Meetings
Nov – Indianapolis, Indiana Dallas, Texas
National Leadership Conference
July 3-7, 2016
San Diego, CA

20. Who can join? The answer… Anyone who has had a FCS class
This includes Family and Consumer Sciences in middle school
Come talk to me if you’re interested!
Only $20