2. Affiliation Now open! Follow the RED buttons Graduate Edit Chapter Members Submit Affiliation Step-by-step Instructions Affiliation Video

3. Fall Leadership Conference Two locations Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center – Covington Camp John Hope – Fort Valley (limited overnight space) Schedule in Adviser Guide Available online at Event pageEvent page Competitive Event Updates: Membership Recruitment Displays – no power will be available or provided Statesman – Distinguished Statesman offered

4. Fall Rally NOT on PSAT Day Keynote Speaker Jaycob Curlee America’s Got Talent Finalist South Gate is the only entrance Fair Entry Form needed for entrance into Fair

5. Fall Rally Competition Updates Remember two different registrations Brochure: Postmark & registration deadline same Chili: Online one student & one adult allowed in for free Peanut Recipe: Energy Bar is the recipe topic Knowledge Bowl: Register with BOTH GNFA & FCCLA Online Testing Study guides available online Online test and buzzer round tests will be different than study guide questions Leaf it to Spinach: Georgia Organics state event

6. Cluster Meeting Denver – Early November Orlando – Later November Georgia will have bus transportation to Florida – stay tuned on details

7. Online Testing February 20-28, 2017 Extended dates to accommodate schools with winter break

8. Ribbons Look for a “How Do I Get Ribbons” sheet coming soon! Chapters will receive ribbons for national programs for completing national program applications

9. State Competitions Statesman and Thinc. Week competition guidelines are online Power of One – NEW event Toys that Teach – NEW event Creed Speaking & Interpretation – NEW event Other event guidelines will be posted by early November

10. State Programs: Adopt-A-ChapterAdopt-A-Chapter Option 1 – Adopt a Middle School Option 2 – Adopt a High School Option 3 – Mentor a Chapter Mentors Sign up to be a mentor Sign up to be assigned a mentor

11. State Programs: Legislative ConnectionLegislative Connection Connect with legislators and tell us about your activities!

12. State Programs: Membership CampaignMembership Campaign 2,017 more by 2017 If each chapter gains 7 members, Georgia’s membership will be over 20,000

13. State Programs: Say Yes to FCSSay Yes to FCS Create or participate in an activity promoting careers in Family and Consumer Sciences, especially Family and Consumer Sciences Education!

14. State Programs: Chapter ContributionsChapter Contributions Lots of options to contribute to Georgia FCCLA and our programs! Archive Fund Camp Fund Georgia FCCLA Foundation Fund Georgia FCCLA Leadership Fund Allen-Childs Scholarship Fun Library Fund State Scholarship Fund

15. Chapter Spotlight Submission Send in Chapter Spotlights by clicking here Region officers will communicate when they are available

16. Calendars Available on the websitewebsite October 1 Deadline: Chapter Budget to gafcclabudget@gmail.comgafcclabudget@gmail.com October 1 Deadline: List of Yearly Activities to gafcclapow@gmail.comgafcclapow@gmail.com Example forms available on the websitewebsite

17. Lead2Feed Sign up on www.lead2feed.orgwww.lead2feed.org Have access to lesson plans and resources Select a 501(c)3 in your community Develop a service project in conjunction with this 501(c)3 group Turn in the service project for a chance at prizes!

18. Honor Roll Information New process this year! Honor Roll Scorecard Honor Roll PowerPoint Template available

19. Georgia News Submission Looking for creative and unique article for Georgia News! Deadlines: October 17 and February 1 Will be available online as well Submit articles online

20. Social Media Twitter: @GeorgiaFCCLA Facebook: Georgia FCCLA Instagram: Georgia FCCLA Snapchat: Georgia FCCLA

21. Key to Success Be a “nerd” Read adviser guides for event details Contact Jen Girvin at gafccla@gmail.com with questionsgafccla@gmail.com