1. Empower Within by Power of One
Courtney Barth
NC FCCLA VP of Programs
District 3
Sanderson High School

2. Overview
FCCLA members empower themselves by setting goals and completing the 5 unit project know as the Power of One. One goal at a time, members make positive changes in their school, communities, and families. The Power of One gives students the power to achieve success by creating, developing, and accomplishing goals focused on “A better you”, “Family Ties”, “Working on Working”, “Take the Lead”, and “Speak out for FCCLA.”

3. Objective
NC FCCLA members will be able to empower themselves by setting 5 goals to improve their families, leadership skills, personal character, career preparation, and NC FCCLA.

4. Agenda Icebreakers Presentation Handouts Guest Speakers Activities
Mix it Up (15 min) *Paper Slips required*
Clusters (10 min) *Small Prize Suggested*
Human Knot (10 min)
Heads Up (10 min)
Presentation
Goals (2 min)
Purposes (2 min)
Workshop (30 minutes incl. handouts & activities)
Handouts
#1 Power of One Project Sheet
#2 SMART Goals (5 min)
#3 Sample Project Ideas (10 min)
#4 Trivia Activity Questions (10 min)
Guest Speakers
Video about Smart Goals (5 min)
Activities
Personal Hero Activity (10 min) *Blank Paper Required*
Power of One Trivia Activity (10 min)
Quotes & Conclusion
Total Time: 80 min

5. Ice Breaker #1 Mix it Up (15 minutes)
As students walk into the workshop, hand each participant a slip of paper with either a F, C, L, or A on it
Ask participants to find 3-5 people with the same letter
With each person they meet…
Introduce yourselves (Name, school, etc)
Share what your letter means to you
Ex: “the F in FCCLA means the motivation to improve my relationship with my parents & spend more time together”
Share a fun fact about yourself
Make up a secret hand shake
Purpose: Allow students to network & learn what FCCLA means to themselves & others

6. Ice Breaker #2 Clusters (10 minutes)
The presenter (you) calls out a category
The participants must try to find their
group
Each group cheers their “name”
Everyone in the most spirited group gets
a piece of candy
Repeat w/ different category
Purpose: Create a bond between students and create group synergy
*Note: Presenters should plan to purchase small rewards before workshop! (Not required)
Category Examples:
# of siblings
Favorite ice cream flavor
# of pets
Month you were born
Hair color
Favorite writing utensil
Eye color
# of years in FCCLA
Favorite animal
Favorite genre of music
State where you were born
Grade in school
Shirt color

7. Ice Breaker #3 Human Knot (10 minutes)
The presenter (you) will ask all participants to get into groups of 4-5
Each group will get into a small circle
Each group member will reach across the circle and grab another person’s hand
Ask each group to “un-knot” themselves
End result: circle with everyone holding hand
Purpose: Create teamwork & problem solving skills amongst students and future leaders

8. Ice Breaker #4 Heads Up (10 minutes)
All participants get into a circle
All participants will begin looking down at their feet
The presenter will call out “1, 2, 3, UP!”
When the presenter says “UP!” all participants will look up & look at one specific person across the circle
If two people happen to look at each other, both people are removed from the circle.
Repeat until only one or two people are left in the circle
Purpose: Encourage positivity & energy during the workshop as students get to know each other better

9. Power of One Goals Empower members to set achievable goals
Empower members by igniting their personal power
Empower members to make a positive change in themselves

10. Power of One Purpose
Empower FCCLA members to find their personal power and use it to make a positive impact in their lives, careers, communities, health, and families.

11. Power of One
The Basics
National Program that allows students to find and use their personal power
5 Units
A Better You — Improve personal traits
Family Ties — Get along better with family members
Working on Working — Explore work options, prepare for a career, or sharpen skills useful in business
Take the Lead — Develop leadership qualities
Speak Out for FCCLA — Tell others about positive experiences in FCCLA

12. Power of One Personal Hero Activity (10 minutes)
Sample Character Traits:
Courageous
Responsible
Honest
Brave
Humble
Tenacious
Strong
Kind
Selfless
Reliable
Smart
Audacious
Versatile
Productive
Hardworking
Valiant
Perseverance
Compassionate
Personal Hero Activity (10 minutes)
Give each participant a blank sheet of paper
Write three character traits that describe
their personal hero
Write one sentence explaining why they
are a “hero”
Have students share (time permitting)
Purpose: encourage students to think about what
makes someone a hero & how they can become a hero
*Note: Blank paper required for activity

13. Power of One How to get started!
See Handout #1 (Power of One project sheet)
5 easy steps
Identify a personal goal
Plan a project using the five-step planning process
Meet with your advisor or evaluation team
Complete your project
Submit the project to your adviser or evaluation team

14. Power of One Step 1: Identify a personal goal A Better You Family Ties
How can I improve…? What do I want to change…?
A Better You
Ex: Improve my diet & eat less sugar
Family Ties
Ex: Spend more time with my parents
Working on Working
Ex: Learn how to create a resume
Take the Lead
Ex: Become a chapter officer
Speak Out for FCCLA
Ex: Increase chapter membership

15. Power of One Step 1: Identify a personal goal
How to set achievable goals for yourself (2 min)
SMART Goals
Handout #2 Smart Goals

16. Power of One Step 2: Plan a project Level 1 projects Level 2 projects
Basic projects, completed quickly
Level 2 projects
More in-depth projects, completed over time
Sample Project Ideas
See Handout #3 Sample Project Ideas
Participant Suggestions

17. Power of One Step 3: Meet with your advisor/ evaluation team
Discuss your goal and project with your advisor
Ask for suggestions and assistance
Complete the Proposed Project Checklist together (Handout #1 project sheet)

18. Power of One Step 4: Complete your project Document your progress!
Keep an activity log
Take photos & video
Write in a progress journal
Save important documents
Complete the Follow Up section (handout #1 Project Sheet)
What were the most successful parts of your project?
What would you change if you repeated the project?

19. Power of One
Step 5: Submit your project to your adviser/ evaluation team
Show off your accomplishments!
Ask your adviser to complete the Follow-Up Checklist (Handout #1 Project Sheet)
Members who complete all 5 units will receive recognition at the State Leadership Conference!

20. Power of One Power of One Trivia Activity (5-10 min)
Presenters will ask students “trivia style” questions about Power of One
See Handout #4 Trivia Activity for questions (Participant Copy)
See Handout #5 Trivia Activity for questions & answers (Presenter Copy)
Reward participants who answer correctly with candy

21. Empower Within by Power of One
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
- Raphaella Martelino