5. 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

6. Any student who has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences through grade 12 is eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within their school.
Teachers can be a part of it, too! Teachers certified in comprehensive or occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Education can serve as the FCCLA chapter advisor.

10. FCCLA Planning Process
The Planning Process is used when setting and carrying out FCCLA projects. 10

11. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns 11

12. Identify Concerns brainstorm concerns evaluate listed concerns
narrow to one workable idea or concern 12

13. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal 13

14. Set A Goal get a clear mental picture of what you want to accomplish
write it down      14

15. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal
Form A Plan 15

16. Form A Plan plan how to achieve goal
decide who, what, where, when, why and how     16

17. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal
Form A Plan
Take Action 17

18. Take Action
carry out project           18

19. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal
Form A Plan
Take Action
Follow Up 19

20. Follow Up evaluate project thank people involved
recognize participants    20

32. National STAR Events Interior Design Interpersonal Communication
Job Interview
National Programs in Action
Parliamentary Procedure
Recycle and Redesign
Financial Fitness
Fashion Design
Applied Technology
Career Investigation
Chapter Service Project, Display
Chapter Service Project, Manual
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Development
Entrepreneurship
Focus on Children
Hospitality
Illustrated Talk

33. State Proficiency Events
Texas has two state events which students can compete:
Serving Up Success -members show proficiency in seating, taking orders, serving and presenting the bill to guests.
Stories That Teach- members present a prepared lesson plan using an age-appropriate story.

34. State Leadership Enhancement Opportunities
Objective tests for students to take at fall leadership training, region and state leadership conferences are:
Consumer Math Job Interview
Culinary Arts Step One
Creed, Mission & Mission Hospitality
Purposes Interior Design
Etiquette Consumer Quiz
Parliamentary Procedure

35. State Proficiency Events
State Leadership Enhancement Opportunities
State Proficiency Events
Recognition…
Objective tests for students to take at fall leadership training, region and state leadership conferences are:
 Consumer Math  Etiquette
 Consumer Quiz  Hospitality
 Creed, Mission &  Interior Design
Purposes  Job Interview
 Culinary Arts  Step One
 Parliamentary Procedure
Texas has two state events which students can compete:
Serving Up Success -members show proficiency in seating, taking orders, serving and presenting the bill to guests.
Stories That Teach- members present a prepared lesson plan using an age-appropriate story.
 Each member that takes a test will receive a certificate of participation.
Certificates will be awards as follows:
Gold – (85-100)
Silver – (70-84)
Bronze – (55-69)
Participation – (0-54)

36. Consumer Math- LEO Consumer Math – LEO
Members will answer consumer math related questions during the quiz.
Members will answer consumer math related questions during the quiz.
The content questions cover areas of:
Basic Culinary Math
Housing/Interior Design
Banking/Investments

37. Consumer Quiz- LEO Consumer Quiz- LEO
Members will answer consumer related questions.
The content questions focus on five key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively and confidently in today’s marketplace: 
Members will answer consumer related questions.
The content questions focus on five key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively and confidently in today’s marketplace: 
personal finance;
personal finance
health and safety
health and safety;
the environment
the environment;
technology
technology;
consumer rights and responsibilities
consumer rights and responsibilities;

38. Culinary Arts- LEO
Members will answer related to the culinary arts field.
terms
methods of cookery
presentation
Important information to know if working within the industry

39. FCCLA Creed, Mission and Purposes - LEO
Participants will need to know the FCCLA creed as it is nationally adopted. Participants will also be tested on their knowledge of the 8 FCCLA Purposes and the Mission Statement.

40. Etiquette - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of proper etiquette by answering questions during a quiz related to meal and social etiquette.

41. Hospitality - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge and skills related to the hospitality industry, with a focus on hotels.

42. Interior Design - LEO
Members will answer questions related to interior design including:
Principles and Elements of Design
Color
Furniture Placement
Traffic Patterns

43. Job Interview - LEO
Participants will answer interview etiquette questions related to:
Dress
Interviewing Skills
Resumes
Follow up

44. Parliamentary Procedure - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic parliamentary knowledge by answering objective questions. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised is the official FCCLA parliamentary procedure authority.

45. STEP 1 - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of FCCLA including organization history and national programs.

46. Other State Programs
A literacy project designed for chapter members to help children improve reading skills.
Ready, Set, Read! can be used to participate in STAR Events, such as Chapter Service Project.
Project Ideas:
Read to children or adults
Conduct a Book Drive
Donate Books to local Boys and Girls Club

47. FCCLA SAVES READ AND $AVE
A peer education project to encourage individuals to start saving for their future!
READ AND $AVE
Chapter members work with young people using Sammy Rabbit books to teach children the importance of reading and saving their money!

48. Scholarships
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America offers scholarships to students planning to major in family and consumer sciences (FCS) and other disciplines.  Applicants must have been a member of the Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.  A standard application form for scholarships processed through the state office, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is used.  Applications are due to the state office by March 1.

50. Meetings in Texas
Fall Leadership Meetings- regional officers conduct meeting in the fall to help members learn about FCCLA and meet members from other schools in the area. LEO’s can be taken.
Regional Meetings – five regional meetings held in Texas between January and March. Take LEOs, participate in STAR/Proficiency Events and learn from concurrent sessions.
State Leadership Conference- usually held in April in a Texas city. Participate in leadership sessions, LEO’s, STAR/Proficiency Events, general sessions and special community service projects.

51. Teen Times is FCCLA members’ national magazine with coverage of teen issues and chapter ideas.
Members receive four issues each year.

54. Recognizes FCCLA chapters who have affiliated on the state and national level 100% of those students enrolled in the advisor’s own FCS classes at your school.

55. For Advisors
Recognizes advisors who have used a national program to incorporate the 3 R’s of membership.

56. 1910 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191
FCCLA National Executive Council
FCCLA State Advisor
Refer to the state FCCLA website ( for contact information for the state advisor. Detailed information will be posted regarding state and regional levels activities.
Refer to the FCCLA national website. The National Executive Council are ten nationally elected members representing all members. They are eager to serve you!
Texas Association
6513 Circle S Road
Austin, Texas 78745
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(fax)
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
1910 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191
(office)
(fax)