1. Family, Career & Community Leaders of America
Objectives
National FACS Standards

2. Terminology
FCCLA
Leadership
Mission
Planning Process
STAR Events

3. What Is FCCLA? Family Career and Community Leaders of America
An organization for students who are enrolled or have been enrolled in Family & Consumer Sciences classes for at least one semester

4. FCCLA History Feb. 1917 – Smith Hughes Act Signed
June 1945 – FHA founded in Chicago
Feb – Oklahoma FHA chartered as 18th State Association
July 1965 – FHA and New Homemakers merged

5. FCCLA History (Cont.) May 1971 – HERO Chapters established
Oct – Home Economics changed to FACS
July 1999 – FHA/HERO changed to FCCLA
Oct – New emblem adopted

6. Things To Know Motto – Toward New Horizons Colors – Red and White
Flower – Red Rose

7. FCCLA Mission
To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.

8. FCCLA Purposes
To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
To encourage democracy through cooperation in the home and family.
To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.

9. FCCLA Purposes (Cont.)
To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
To provide opportunities for making decisions and assuming responsibilities.
To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.
To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.

10. FCCLA Creed We are the Family Career and Community Leaders of America
We face the future with warm courage and high hope
For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values
For we are the builders of homes, homes for America's future
Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair
Homes where truth, love, security and faith will be realities not dreams

11. Governance

12. Leadership Service in Action
National Programs
Power of One
Student Body
Financial Fitness
Families First
FACTS
Career Connection
STOP the Violence
Leadership Service in Action

13. National STAR Events Advocacy Applied Math for Culinary Management
Career Investigation
Chapter Service Project
Chapter in Review
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Ambassador
Fashion Construction
Fashion Design
Focus on Children
Food Innovations
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
Illustrated Talk
Interior Design
Interpersonal Communications
Job Interview
Leadership
Life Event Planning
Nutrition and Wellness
Parliamentary Procedure
Promote & Publicize FCCLA
Recycle and Redesign
Sports Nutrition
Teach and Train
Online Events:
Digital Stories for Change
FCCLA Chapter Website
No Kid Hungry National
Outreach Project

14. Additional Oklahoma Events
State Events
New Member Facts
Cake Decorating
Creed Speaking
Children’s Literature
Culinary Arts Garde Manger
Culinary Arts Grill
Job Readiness Events
Child Care Teacher Aid
Job Interview
Table Setting

15. Planning Process Identify Concerns Set Your Goal Form A Plan Act
Follow Up

16. November / December Issue
Publications
Each member receives a copy of the FCCLA magazine TEEN TIMES.
This is a bi-monthly publication.
Chapters receive one copy of the Oklahoma newsletter FCCLA Connection.
This is published twice a year.
TEEN TIMES
November / December Issue

17. Reasons To Join Skill Development Exciting Activities and Travel
Personal and Educational Growth
Meeting New People and Friends
Leadership and Competitive Opportunities
Emphasis on Family and Community Service

18. How Do I Join? Enroll in a FACS class Get permission from my parents
Pay the membership dues

19. The End
Updated 8/2014