1. Directions
As you enter please complete the first two columns in the K- W-L chart BEFORE we start the presentation.

2. Membership & Sustainability
2012 NC CTE Summer Conference

3. Introductions Nicole Mas Reno Palombit
Former NJ FCCLA & national officer
North Garner Middle School FACS Teacher
Reno Palombit
Former NC FCCLA & national officer
Leesville Road High School FACS Teacher

4. Objectives
Discover resources to build and sustain your FCCLA chapter members
List characteristics of effective FCCLA chapters
Practice utilizing the FCCLA Planning Process and developing a Program of Work
Nicole

5. Agenda 2012-2013 FCCLA Membership Kit The 3 R’s of Membership
Characteristics of an Effective Chapter
Chapter Structure
Co-curricular Methods
The Planning Process
Developing a Program of Work
Workshop: Utilizing the planning process/program of work
Unanswered Questions
Nicole

6. What is FCCLA?
New FCCLA Video

7. Membership Kit Join FCCLA CD-ROM FCCLA membership recruitment poster
FCCLA at-a-glance poster
Reno

8. The 3 R’s of Membership Recruit Image is important Build word of mouth
Design a timely recruitment campaign
Make membership a part of everything
Expand your focus
Plan fun recruitment events
Reno

9. The 3 R’s of Membership Retain
Communicate with members regularly (social media)
Engage members in chapter meetings
Encourage involvement in competitive events and national programs
Point system
Reno

10. The 3 R’s of Membership Recognize
Recognition applications are due to national FCCLA March 1st
Provide local recognition
Announcements
End-of-year awards banquet
Bulletin boards
Publicize student accomplishments in local and social media
Reno

11. Top 10 Characteristics of Effective Chapters
Manageable (start small)
Student-led
Program of work in place
Conducts orderly, intentional meetings
Implements an officer training
Co-curricular
Visible in the community
Use competitive events & national programs
Recognition for students
Effective fundraising campaigns
Nicole

12. Chapter Structure
NIcole
Handout

13. The Co-Curricular Chapter
What does it look like?
Dedicate some class time to introduce FCCLA
Recruit from FACS classes
Teach leadership (Dynamic Leadership)
Class officers/representatives
Use national program resources to teach content (Power of One, Financial Fitness, Student Body)
Use STAR Events as class projects (why reinvent the wheel?)
What’s going on in FCCLA? (segment/bulletin)
Nicole

14. The Planning Process Line Up
Reno
Activity

15. The FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set a Goal
Form a Plan
Act
Follow-Up
Reno

16. Identify Concerns What issues are pressing?
What needs/wants should be met?
What do you want to learn?
What do you want to see accomplished?
How do you want to see it executed?
What are you worried about?
Nicole

17. Set a Goal
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-bound
Nicole

18. Form a Plan Who What When Where How Resources Timeline of activities
Program of work
Nicole

19. Act Summarize and record plainly how the plan was executed
Omit judgment/evaluation (save this for the follow- up)
Nicole

20. Follow-Up How did you evaluate your goal? What did you learn?
How would you change the project?
Who did you thank? How did you thank them?
Nicole

21. Program of Work
Definition: A group of projects tied together because they contribute to the same objectives of an organization
i.e.- FCCLA’s mission and purposes
Chapter officers develop w/ your guidance
Keep it realistic (start small)
Organize by month or goal
Distribute it to members, students, & others
Include chapter, district, state, and national meetings
Brand it with FCCLA & FACS logo
Reno

22. Workshop Directions
Use the FCCLA Planning Process to set a goal and form a plan for your chapter!
Examples:
Increase male membership
Conduct an officer training
Utilize 2 national programs
Utilize the Program of Work handout as part of your Form a Plan
Reno

23. Using the FCCLA Planning Process & Developing a Program of Work
Reno
Workshop

24. Conclusion Unanswered questions from your K-W-L chart?
Complete the last column of your K-W-L chart- What did you learn?
Nicole & Reno

25. Thank you! rpalombit@wcpss.net Nmas@wcpss.net
2012 NC CTE Summer Conference