2. What is FCCLA?  Family  Career and  Community  Leaders of  America

3. FCCLA is….  A dynamic and effective student organization that helps young men and women become strong leaders in families, careers and communities  Part of the Family and Consumer Sciences program, turning classroom topics into real-world, youth-directed action  Only in-school organization with the family as its focus.

4. FCCLA is…… NNNNationwide organization with: 220,000 members Over 8000 chapters Members in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands OOOOpen to all students in grades 6-12 who are taking or have taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences

5. FCCLA Mission  Members develop skills for life through: Character development Character development Creative and critical thinking Creative and critical thinking Interpersonal communication Interpersonal communication Practical knowledge Practical knowledge Vocational preparation Vocational preparation

6. As FCCLA members, you will:  Make new friends  Plan and participate in chapter projects  Demonstrate leadership abilities  Turn interests and concerns into action  Explore career and development skills needed for the world of work  AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!!!

7. Advantages to Students LLLLeadership development CCCCommunication skills PPPPublic speaking AAAApply academics CCCCommunity service SSSScholarships RRRRecognition IIIInvolvement in projects they plan, develop and evaluate

8. How do I Affiliate with FCCLA?  Affiliate with both national and state organization  National dues--$9  State dues--$6  Chapter fee--$10

9. Affiliation Deadlines!!!  November 1 10% Discount off Publications 10% Discount off Publications Fall Teen Times Fall Teen Times  December 1 Jan/Feb Teen Times Jan/Feb Teen Times  February 1 Affiliation for candidates of Executive Council Affiliation for candidates of Executive Council  February 15 Deadline to be eligible for Scholarships  March 1 Deadline for STAR Events, Power of One, National Affiliation Deadline

10. State and Regional Opportunities Fall Leadership Conference Executive Council Fall Leadership Training Camp Regional Meetings Spring Leadership Conference

11. Fall Leadership Conference  Kick-off for the year  Introduce the new Executive Council Team  Regional Elections  Leadership training

12. Fall Leadership Training Camp  Corporate Games, team building, leadership development, skits, games, fun!!!!

13. Regional Meetings RRRRegional meeting agendas Workshops Mini-competitions Speakers Community service project

14. Spring Leadership Conference  Students compete in STAR Events or Proficiency Events Competitive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-related skills Competitive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-related skills Demonstrate competencies attained in FCS classes Demonstrate competencies attained in FCS classes Compete against set of criteria Compete against set of criteria Medals and scholarships awarded Medals and scholarships awarded

15. Executive Council Opportunities (State Officers)  2 elected per region  Application process with interviews and presentations at conference  Knowledgeable about FCCLA  Good leader  Minimum of 2.5 GPA

16. Community Partnerships  Business and Industry Support Judges Judges Sponsors Sponsors Financial Support Financial Support Provide equipment Provide equipment Scholarships Scholarships

17. Business and Industry Partners  AZ Restaurant Association  AZ Hotel/Lodging Association  Southwest Gas  Scottsdale Culinary Institute  Johnson & Wales University  American Culinary Institute  Shamrock Farms  FIDM

18. National Opportunities Cluster Meeting National Leadership Meeting National Programs

19. Arizona Delegation

20. Recognition and Award Opportunities National Program Awards Scholarships

21. National FCCLA Awards  Families First  Career Connection  Community Service  FACTS  STOP the Violence  Use the National FCCLA Programs Award Application in your chapter handbook inserts or get on-line  Deadline: March 1

22. Scholarship Opportunities  Occupational  Dorcas Canary  Christine Gentry Carpenter  Jr. Life Skills  Sr. Life Skills  Barbara Border  Janet Grant  Deadline: 2/15

23. How to Get Help  Sheri Cone, State Advisor 602-542-3040 602-542-3040 Sheri.Cone@azed.gov Sheri.Cone@azed.gov  Executive Council members for chapter visits and resources  National Headquarters www.fcclainc.org 1-800-234-4425

24. Arizona FCCLA Webpage www.azfccla.org