1. Unit 2 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Leadership and Service Learning
Unit 2
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
FCCLA
Tonja Bolding
Lakeside High School
2008

2. acronym- a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title
2.1 Match the terms related to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
acronym- a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title
creed-a statement of belief
critical thinking- reflecting or thinking about complex issues, usually to make a decision or action
emblem-a visual symbol that represents a group
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) – an organization for students who are enrolled or have been enrolled in family and consumer sciences classes for at least one semester
mission – a statement that defines an organization’s overreaching purpose.
national programs -frameworks for FCCLA action that encourage members to enhance their personal growth and build their leadership skills
motto – a word or saying that expresses ones aims, ideals or guiding rule.
purposes – the object for which something exists or is done.

3. F-Family
C-Career
C-& Community
L-Leaders
A-of America

4. 2.2 Describe reasons for belonging to FCCLA
Develop leadership skills
Make new friends
Develop skills for life
Focuses on the concern of youth
Encourages personal growth
Recognition of accomplishments
Opportunity to assume responsibilities
Opportunity to help others

5. 2.2 Describe reasons for belonging to FCCLA (continued)
Develop employability skills
Chance to practice decision making skills
Provides a sense of belonging
Explores changing roles of men & women
Builds on classroom learning
Promotes understanding of self and relationships with others
FUN!!

6. character development creative and critical thinking
State the overall mission (a statement that defines an organization’s overreaching purpose) of FCCLA
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
vocational preparation

7. 2.2.2 State requirements for active membership in national FCCLA
Any student who is taking or has taken a course in family and consumer sciences through grade 12 shall be eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within the school.
Active members shall be eligible to hold office, make motions and vote.
Pay dues.

8. Inform students of National Membership campaign
Develop ways to increase local chapter membership through use of
current national membership campaign
Offer incentives
Reward members
Inform students of National Membership campaign
Use positive peer pressure
Publicize
Fun activities

9. Perfect FACS Participation
2.2.3 Develop ways to increase local chapter membership through
use of current national membership campaign
All chapters that affiliate with their state and national headquarters by March 1 are eligible for recognition in one or more of the following categories:
Perfect FACS Participation
FCCLA chapters Requirement: Affiliate on the state and national levels 100% of those students enrolled in the Advisers own FACS classes at your school.
Be Part of It!
Members get three new members.
3. Best Use of a National Program as a Membership
Recruitment, Retention and Recognition Activity
Using the planning process, FCCLA advisors demonstrate
how one national program was used to incorporate the 3R's
of membership.
Activity-”Step 1 Webquest”

10. 2.3 Describe FCCLA history,
February 11, 1917-Smith-Hughes Act was signed, it provide the first national approval of vocational education in the public school.
June 11, 1945-Future Homemakers of America was a white girls youth organization founded in Chicago.
Dues were 10 cents.

11. Oct. 17, 1946 – Arkansas FHA chapter chartered as 37th State Association
July 1965-New Homemakers of America was the black girl’s organization that merged with Future Homemakers of America

12. May 1971-HERO (Home Economics Related Occupations) chapters were added
Oct – Home Economics
changed to Family and Consumer
Sciences
July 1999 name changed to Family, Career,
and Community Leaders of America.
October 1999 the new emblem
(a visual symbol that represents a group)
was adopted

13. 2.3 FCCLA Motto (a word or saying that expresses ones aims, ideals or guiding rule)
“Toward New Horizons”

14. 2.3 Official FCCLA Colors
Red- suggests strength, courage and determination-personal qualities leading to happiness through a positive self-image
White- symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action-qualities that will help individuals build a better tomorrow

15. 2.3 FCCLA Flower
Red Rose
The red rose represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance.

16. 2.3 FCCLA Creed- (a statement of belief)
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 and love and security and faith will be realities not dreams.
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

17. 2.3 FCCLA Purposes (the object for which something exists or is done)
To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
To strengthen the function of the family as a unit of society
To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony
To promote greater understanding between youth and adults
To provide opportunities for making decisions and for 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

18. November / December Issue
2.3 FCCLA Publications
Teen Times is the FCCLA national publication
Each member receives a copy
This is a bi-monthly publication.
TEEN TIMES
November / December Issue

19. 2.3 National Programs (frameworks for FCCLA action that encourage members to enhance their personal growth and build their leadership skills)

20. Career Connection
learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success in families, careers and communities

21. take action in your community and discover the difference you can make
Community Service
take action in your community and discover the difference you can make

22. Dynamic Leadership
try new leadership experiences and investigate exciting topics through interactive participation in various activities

23. Families First
discover how you can strengthen family relationships through this national peer education program

24. FACTS
acronym
(a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title)
Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety
put the brakes on impaired driving and traffic crashes, help your friends arrive alive and lower the number one cause of death for youth in America

25. Financial Fitness
help your peers make, save and spend money wisely to be financially fit

26. Japanese Exchange
experience another culture and develop independence while living with a Japanese host family

27. enhance your job skills and gain valuable on-site work experience
Leaders at Work
enhance your job skills and gain valuable on-site work experience

28. Power of One
give yourself the power to make a positive change in your families, careers and communities, one goal at a time

29. STAR Events acronym Students Taking Action with Recognition
(a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title)
Students Taking Action with Recognition
earn recognition for proficiency and achievements in leadership and job-related skills

30. STAR Events Competition Categories
Applied Technology
Career Investigations
Chapter Service
Chapter Showcase
Entrepreneurship
Focus on Children
Illustrated Talk
Job Interview
National Programs in Action
Parliamentary Procedure

31. cooperative – teams work to accomplish specific goals
STAR Events offer individual skill development and application of learning through the following activities
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

32. STOP the Violence
acronym
(a word formed from the
initial letters of a phrase
or title)
empower youth with attitudes, skills, and resources to recognize , report and reduce youth violence

33. help your peers eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices
Student Body
help your peers eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices

34. Set Sail on the Adventure of a Lifetime Discover Your Hidden Treasures
“Fantastic Voyage”
by Lakeside
Set Sail on the Adventure of a Lifetime
Discover Your Hidden Treasures
Join FCCLA
$20.00
Includes annual dues, t-shirt & keychain