2. Fast FACTS about FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national career and technical student organization.
FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus.
Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues.
Today over 160,000 members in more than 5,400 chapters are active in 47 states, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

3. Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America
A nationally recognized student organization for FCS Courses
Helps young men and women become leaders
Addresses the importance of
personal development
family
work and societal issues
through family and consumer sciences education.
Chapter projects that focus on youth concerns such as:
family relationships
substance abuse
peer pressure
environment
nutrition and fitness
teen violence
career exploration

4. Red White FCCLA FLOWER FCCLA Colors
Symbolizes Strength Courage and Determination
White
Symbolizes Sincerity of Purpose and Integrity of Action
FCCLA FLOWER
The Red Rose

5. Courses Required to Join
Principles of Human Services
Practicum in Education and Training
Child Development
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Child Guidance
Practicum in Human Services
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Interior Design
Hotel Management
Principles of Education and Training
Career Portals
Professional Communications
Human Growth and Development
Dollars & Sense
Instructional Practices
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Marketing

6. What’s in it for me? Opportunity to expand your leadership potential.
Develop Skills for LIFE (Home and Work):
Planning
Goal setting
Problem solving
Decision making
Interpersonal communication
Membership T-shirt
Teen Time Magazine
Participate in BOS traditions (Homecoming Carnival, BOS)
Fall Leadership/District Meeting– Oct.
Opportunities to showcase talents
Travel & compete (Waco, Dallas & Anaheim, CA)
Develop speaking skills
Looks great on Resumes, Job Interviews, and Scholarship Applications
Scholarships
Recognition (Local, Regional, State & National Levels)

7. National Programs

8. STAR Events
Competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in:
chapter and individual projects
leadership skills
career preparation
Offer individual skill development and application of learning 
Cooperative
teams work to accomplish specific goals
Individualized
members work alone to accomplish specific goals
Competitive
individual or team performance measured by an established set of criteria

9. STAR EVENTS Group Events Individual Events Advocacy
Chapter Service Project Display
Chapter Service Display Manual
Chapter in Review Display
Focus on Children
Food Innovations
Interpersonal Communications
Life Event Planning
Individual Events
Career Investigation
Nutrition and Wellness
Early Childhood
Job Interview
Leadership
Sports Nutrition
Teach and Train

10. Meetings in Texas
Fall District Meeting- Meet other FCCLA members from Saginaw and Chisholm and find out what FCCLA is all about! November 14, HCTC (Tentative)
Regional Meetings – February 21-23, Waco, Texas. Students will participate in STAR/Proficiency Events and learn from concurrent sessions.
State Leadership Conference- April 4-6, 2019 – Dallas, Texas. Students will participate in leadership sessions, STAR/Proficiency Events, general sessions and special community service projects.

11. National Conference June 30–July 4, 2019 – Anaheim, CA
Students will participate in STAR event competitions, leadership trainings, and other activities while meeting FCCLA members from across the nation.

12. eligible to apply for scholarships!
Scholarship opportunities are available
at the State and National Level.
ALL members are
eligible to apply for scholarships!
State Scholarships
National Scholarships

13. Come One, Come All, Join FCCLA!
Meet new friends!
Plan and participate in FUN activities!
Give back to your community and school. Make a difference!
Explore careers and develop skills you will need for work someday.
Compete in STAR Events and TRAVEL to new places!
It looks great when you are applying for jobs, college, and scholarships!
Regional, State, and National Scholarship opportunities!

14. How do I join?
Pick up instructions to affiliate using the Membership Form Google Doc from Mrs. Metz or Mrs. Taylor.
Fill out your membership form and return it with $30.00 state and national dues (includes membership t shirt!) by Sept. 30th.
Attend the first meeting on Aug.28th at 4:30 PM in W103 (Ice Cream Party!) A makeup meeting will be held Aug. 30th at 8:30 AM in W103 (Donuts!)