FLORIDA FCCLA WELCOME BACK PACKET 2014-2015

FLORIDA FCCLA
WELCOME BACK
PACKET
2014-2015
Table of Contents
Greetings from your State President
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State Board of Directors
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Florida State Officers
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Florida District Advisers
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Who is my District Adviser?
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Do we have your email address?
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FCCLA Facts
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Membership Services
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National Programs Overview
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Awards & Scholarships
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Competitive Events
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National Outreach
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Meetings, Conferences, Leadership
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Florida FCCLA Overview
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Hello Florida FCCLA!
Let’s get ready to “Save the World with FCCLA!” this year.
This is your State President, Niki Freer. I wanted to wish
you all a great start to the school year.
Be sure to remember your targets, Show your Strength with
Successful Leadership; Soar with Family Values; Be the Hero
in Your Community; and Conquer the World with Career
Preparation.
This year in FCCLA will be very exciting so stay tuned to
hear about any events coming up. Don't forget to work on
Community Service Projects and Competitive Events.
Also, keep reading the Rose Petal newsletters as they come
out.
I hope to see you all at the 2015 State Leadership Conference
in March!
Nicoletta Freer
2014-2015 Florida FCCLA State President
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FLORIDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alicia Alexander
FACS Program Director
Florida Dept. of Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 701
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-245-9900
alicia.alexander@fldoe.org
Patrick Grady
Executive Director
Florida FCCLA
P. O. Box 1806
Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-8234
flafccla@yahoo.com
Elaine Bowling
District Adviser Rep.
District 7
13519 5th Ave NE
Bradenton, FL 34212
941-538-9552
bowlinge@manateeschools.net
Sylvia Tricarico
Board Chair
FACS County Supervisor/FAFACS
3310 Forest Hill Blvd.
Ibis Bld, Rm 6007
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-434-7363 Ext. 48631
tricaricos@palmbeach.k12.fl.us
Philip Scarpelli
Business & Industry Rep.
Dept of Children & Families
1601 W Gulf Atlantic Hwy
Wildwood, FL 34785
352-603-2896
philscarpelli@yahoo.com
Laurie Smith
Alumni Rep.
173 SE Madison Ave
Madison, FL 32340
850-879-2195
lauriesmith777@yahoo.com
Billie Jean Peeples
Educator
Middleburg High School
3750 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
904-213-2182
bjpeeples@oneclay.net
Michelle Matella
FEFACS
Career & Technical Education
8384 Linden Way
Lake Worth, FL 33467
561-964-9784
michelle.matella@palmbeachschools.org
Nicoletta Freer
FCCLA State President
6125 44th Court East
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-753-2153
nikiFCCLA@gmail.com
Brason English
Past FCCLA State President
1702 Bradley Road
Westville, FL 32464
850-951-8889
brason_english@me.com
Alice Paulk
Career & Tech Ed Supervisor
Clay County School Board
23 S Green Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
904-529-4981
Jessica Hagood
At-large Member
9706 Sweetwater Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
941-359-0796
Brett Floyd
At-large Member
1976 Buck Drive
Marianna, FL 32448
850-272-6537
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2014 - 2015 FLORIDA FCCLA STATE OFFICERS
State President-
Nicoletta Freer, District VII
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
nikiFCCLA@gmail.com
Adviser: Elaine Bowling
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
President-Elect-
Collin Mears, District I
Altha Public School
25793 Main St N
Altha, FL 32421
collinmears1231@gmail.com
Adviser: Marie Granger
850-899-0790
VP of Junior Relations-
Keyshawna Johnson, District VI
Armwood High School
12000 US Hwy 92
Seffner, FL 33584
keyj1baby@gmail.com
Adviser: Paul Shaffer
813-744-8040
Ext. 273
VP of Finance-
Sky Pickron, District I
Altha Public School
25793 Main St N
Altha, FL 32421
skypickron@yahoo.com
Adviser: Marie Granger
850-899-0790
Historian-
Cora Daly, District II
Branford High School
405 NE Reynolds St
Branford, FL 32008
coramarie12@gmail.com
Adviser: Julie Dees
352-210-5158
VP of Recreation-
Meghan Petrohovich, District III
Oakleaf High School
4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
meghanpetrohovich@yahoo.com
Adviser: Billie Jean Peeples
904-813-8044
Secretary-
Hailey Steuer, District V
St Cloud High School
2000 Bulldog Lane
St Cloud, FL 34769
Hailey.steuer@gmail.com
Adviser: Denise Peeler
407-922-0961
VP of Careers & Alumni-
Alexandria Trelevas, District VI
Chamberlain High School
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
atrelevas@yahoo.com
Adviser: Erik Youngs
813-285-8288
VP of Parliamentary Law-
Jessica Zelitt, District VII
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
jesszee612@verizon.net
Adviser: Elaine Bowling
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
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2014 - 2015 FLORIDA FCCLA STATE OFFICERS
VP of Community Service- Shelby Black-Smith, District VIII
Olympic Heights High School
20101 Lyons Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
shelby.blacksmith@yahoo.com
Adviser: Kelly Hampton
561-852-6900
VP of Chapt Achievement-
Kaylee Minyard, District IX
Ft Lauderdale High School
1600 NE 4th Ave
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33305
kayleelm97@gmail.com
Adviser: Callie Melton
754-322-1100
VP of Public Relations-
Mary Figueroa, District X
Miami Beach Senior High School
2231 Prairie Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
maryfigueroa45@yahoo.com
Adviser: Gussie Bowen
786-853-4877
FLORIDA DISTRICT ADVISERS
Meagan Henson
District I
Altha Public School
25793 Main St N, Altha,FL 32421
meagan.henson@calhounflschools.org
850-762-3121
Julie Dees
District II
Branford High School
405 NE Reynolds, FL 32008
jdees1@suwannee.k12.fl.us
850-935-5600
Donna Johnson
District III
Interlachen High School
126 N CR 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
djohnson@my.putnamschools.org
386-684-2116
Ext. 269
Sue Fitton
District IV
Spruce Creek High School
801 Taylor Road, Port Orange, FL 32127
chfitton@volusia.k12.fl.us
386-322-6272
Ext. 37739
Merri Elson
District V
George Jenkins High School
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
merri.elson@polk-fl.net
863-648-3566
Joanne Grogan
District VI
Newsome High School
16650 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547
joanne.grogan@sdhc.k12.fl.us
813-740-4600
Michelle Haines
District VI
Newsome High School
16650 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547
michelle.haines@sdhc.k12.fl.us
813-740-4600
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Elaine Bowling
District VII
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
bowlinge@manateeschools.net
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
Jill Bergeron
District VII
Braden River Middle School
6215 River Club Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
bergeroj@manateeschools.net
941-751-7080
Ext. 2072
Kelly Hampton
District VIII
Olympic Heights High School
20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33434
kelly.hampton@palmbeachschools.org
561-852-6970
Deborah Shackley
District VIII
John I Leonard High School
4701 10th Avenue N, Greenacres, FL 33463
deborah.shackley@palmbeachschools.org
561-641-1200
Callie Melton
District IX
Ft Lauderdale High School
1600 NE 4th Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33305
callie.melton@browardschools.com
754-322-1100
Gussie Bowen
District X
Miami Beach Senior High School
2231 Prairie Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
gbowen@dadeschools.net
305-532-4515
Sandra Belony
District X
Jan Mann Opportunity School
16101 NW 44th Court, Miami, FL 33054
sbelony@dadeschools.net
305-625-0855
FLORIDA FCCLA
Assistant State Adviser:
Michelle Matella
Wellington High School
2101 Greenview Shores Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
michelle.matella@palmbeachschools.org
561-791-9326
WHO IS MY DISTRICT ADVISER?
WHAT DISTRICT AM I IN??
The counties for each district are listed below:
District 1: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun,
Gulf.
District 2: Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia, Gilchrist.
District 3: Baker, Union, Bradford, Alachua, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns, Flagler.
District 4: Levy, Citrus, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange.
District 5: Polk, Osceola, Okeechobee, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie.
District 6: Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas.
District 7: Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry.
District 8: Martin, Palm Beach.
District 9: Collier, Broward
District 10: Monroe, Dade
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We would like to be able to keep in better touch with all of our
advisers so that everyone has up-to-date information as it comes
available.
If you are a Florida FCCLA chapter adviser and we do not have
your email address, please send it to us at flafccla@yahoo.com.
You can just email us and in the subject line type “update email”,
then we will know to add you to our email list.
Thank you for all you do to make the Florida FCCLA Organization
a SUCCESS!
Building Skills for Life
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective student organization
that helps young men and women become leaders and and address important personal, family, work and
societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.
Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy; parenting; family
relationships; substance abuse; peer pressure; environment; nutrition and fitness; teen violence; and
career exploration.
Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and
develop skills for life planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal
communication necessary in the home place.
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.
Purposes
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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” society;
to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations.
Program Emphasis
FCCLA is the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus.
 is a vocational student organization that functions as an integral part of the family and consumer
sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system.
 provides opportunities for active student participation at local, state, and national levels.
FCCLA is a nonprofit vocational student organization for young men and women in family and consumer
sciences education in public and private schools through grade 12.
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Opening Ceremony
President: (Gives a rap with gavel signaling officers and members to stand)
“We are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Our mission is to promote
personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education.”
Officers: “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.”
Members: As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take
responsibility, develop leadership and give service..
President: The ____________ meeting of the _____________ chapter of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America is now in session. You may be seated.
Closing Ceremony
President: (Gives a rap with the gavel as a signal to stand.)
FCCLA members, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of making decisions that affect our lives
today and the world tomorrow. Let us repeat our creed..
Members: 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.”
President: “The ____________ meeting of the _____________ chapter of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America is now adjourned.”
Membership
FCCLA has a national membership of nearly 220,000 young men and women in nearly 8,000 local
chapters. There are 53 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin
Islands.
Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine million youth. Former members are
eligible to become members of Alumni & Associates.
Governance
Ten national officers (students) are elected by the voting delegates at the annual National Leadership
Meeting and together make up the National Executive Council.
The National Board of Directors is composed of adult representatives from education and business and
four youth representatives.
State associations and local chapters elect their own youth officers. State programs come under the
direction of family and consumer sciences education staff. Chapter advisors are family and consumer
sciences teachers.
Financial and Cooperative Support
FCCLA is supported primarily by student membership dues. Additional funds are raised from
individuals, corporations and foundations. FCCLA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education
(Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and the American Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences (AAFCS).
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National Staff
An executive director leads the organization and heads a national staff that gives direction to and carries
out programs, communications, membership services and financial management.
National Publications
Teen Times, the official magazine of FCCLA, is published quarterly during the school year and
distributed to affiliated members. The national staff also publishes a variety of other resource materials
for members and adult leaders. A free publication catalog is available upon request.
Colors
Red and white. Red, an intense color, suggests strength. White is recognized as the symbol of serenity.
These colors inspire Family, Career and Community Leaders of America with the courage and
determination to succeed.
Emblem
The FCCLA emblem shows that FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization bound for the future. The
dominant collegiate lettering articulates a focus on education and student leadership. The swooping
arrow arch is a common motif in today's designs and definitely embodies an active organization that
moves toward new arenas. The color of the emblem is one of the organizational colors—red. With it's
space-like feel, this emblem is sure to last well into the future, but will always be linked to the time when
FHA at the turn of the century changed to FCCLA.
Motto
“Toward New Horizons” This motto is a challenge. It reminds members that their contributions to
home life today will influence the kinds of homes they have tomorrow; that the family life of members
will influence the community and the world.
Flower
The red rose. The rose, due to its beauty, has always been a favorite flower. It is found in almost every
country of the northern hemisphere. It represents the search of Family, Career and Community Leaders
of America for beauty in everyday living.
The Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set your goal
Form a plan
Act
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Brainstorm for ideas
Evaluate
Narrow down
Be specific
Consider resources
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Where
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Follow up
Carry out plan
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Evaluate
Publicize
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
*Teen Times
Stay informed with the official magazine of national FCCLA, Teen Times, published four times during
the school year. Connect to project ideas, programs, and chapters across the country.
*The Adviser
The Adviser, a publication for chapter advisers, is a great resource for up-to-date information on FACS
Education, FCCLA chapter management, professional development, and colleague accomplishments.
This publication is published two times a year.
Adviser Academy
FCCLA is proud to introduce its new Adviser Academy-a five phase program for national FCCLA
recognition. Advisers will receive a certificate of completion for the Adviser Academy. The Adviser
Academy is anticipated to become a cohort of 100 advisers with extensive knowledge of FCCLA and a
broad range of professional development. Participants will also be prepared to serve as a resource for
state advisers.
 Track 1: New Adviser-Developing a Chapter Vision
 Track 2: Using Legislation to Change the Classroom
 Track 3: Leading at School
 Track 4: Remaining Relevant as a Chapter
 Track 5: Participating at the State Level
Over the two year period of completing the Adviser Academy participants will be required to build a
strong relationship with their state adviser and participate in at lease one state meeting (e.g. conduct a
workshop).
Membership Campaign
Join FCCLA!
The 2014-2015 Membership kit is ready to be your guide to kicking off your year with a bang! The new
interactive CD is filled with all of the resources, project ideas, and tools necessary to start or maintain
your FCCLA chapter. Packaging will also include the Join FCCLA poster.
To request the 2014-2015 Membership Kit, complete the form:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Membership_Kit_Request
Alumni & Associates
Show your support for FCCLA and give back to the organization that builds leaders for families,
careers, and communities. To support Alumni & Associates, go to www.fcclainc.org and download the
enrollment form from the Membership section.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.
1910 Association Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191-1584
(703) 476-4900 - Fax (703) 860-2713
Email: natlhdqts@fcclainc.org
Website: www.fcclainc.org
Sandy Spavone, Executive Director
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PROGRAMSFor more detailed information on national programs, meetings, recognition opportunities, and
membership services, visit the National FCCLA website at www.fcclainc.org. Award applications are
also available on the National website.
Career Connection
Learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success in families, careers, and
communities.
Leaders at Work
Put yourself in charge of your future! Enhance your job skills and gain valuable on-site work experience.
Community Service
Take action in your community and discover the difference you can make.
Dynamic Leadership
Ignite the fire of Dynamic Leadership! Try new leadership experiences and investigate
exciting topics through interactive participation in various national programs.
FACTS
(Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety)
Put the brakes on impaired driving and traffic crashes. Through peer education help your
friends arrive alive and lower the number one cause of death for youth in America.
Families First
Discover how you can strengthen family relationships through FCCLA’s national peer education
program, Families First.
Awards sponsored by NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community.
Japanese Exchange Program
Experience another culture and develop independence while living with a Japanese host family.
Sponsored by the Kikkoman Corporation.
Financial Fitness
Manage your money! Use this program to help you make, save, and spend your money wisely to be
financially fit.
Awards sponsored by Visa USA’s Practical Money Skills for Life.
Power of One
Give yourself the power to make a positive change in your families, careers, and communities, one goal at
a time.
STOP the Violence—Students Taking on Prevention
Empower youth with attitudes, skills, and resources to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence.
Student Body
Eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices!
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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
ADULT
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Adviser Mentor-deadline April 1, 2015
Alumni Achievement Award-deadline December 15, 2014
Distinguished Service Award-deadline December 15, 2014
FCCLA State Adviser of the Year Award-deadline April 1, 2015
Honorary Membership-deadline December 15, 2014
Integration of Core Academics Award-deadline April 1, 2015
Master Adviser-deadline April 1, 2015
National School Administrator Award-deadline April 1, 2015
Spirit of Advising Award-Deadline February 1, 2015
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
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Family Economics & Financial Education Award-postmark deadline March 1, 2015
Healthy Relationships National Award-deadline March 1, 2015
National Outstanding Media Award-deadline March 1, 2015
Wiley Publishing, Inc. Scholarship-deadline March 1, 2015
Years of Service Award-given in 5 year increments
YOUTH
Beth Middleton Memorial Scholarship-deadline December 1, 2014
Dynamic Leadership-deadline April 1, 2015
Japanese Exchange-postmark deadline to be determined
Leaders at Work-deadline March 1, 2015
National Chapter Public Relations Award-deadline March 1, 2015
National Program Awards-Career Connections, Community Service, FACTS, Families First,
Financial Fitness, Stop the Violence, and Student Body-deadline March 1, 2015
 National Technical Honor Society Scholarship-deadline March 1, 2015
 Power of One Recognition-State Advisers must submit list to national FCCLA postmarked by
April 1, 2015
 Raye Virginia Allen State President’s Scholarship-deadline March 1, 2015
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Scholarship information and applications can be found on the
national website at:
http://fcclainc.org/content/youth-scholarship-applications/
And on the state website at:
http://flfccla.org/index_files/Page765.htm
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS
STAR Events
(Students Taking Action with Recognition)
Earn your place in the spotlight! Use STAR Events to build proficiency and achievement in leadership
and job related skills.
National Awards: Members who participate in STAR Events at the National Leadership
Conference receive a certificate and a medal.
Deadline: Membership affiliation dues for national STAR Events participants must be
sent to national FCCLA postmarked by March 1, 2014.
Competitions include:
 Advocacy
 Applied Math for Culinary Management
 Career Investigation
 Chapter in Review-Display
 Chapter in Review-Portfolio
 Chapter Service Project Display
 Chapter Service Project Portfolio
 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 Communication
 Job Interview
 Leadership
 Life Event Planning
 National Programs in Action
 Nutrition and Wellness
 Parliamentary Procedure
 Promote and Publicize FCCLA!
 Recycle and Redesign
 Sports Nutrition
 Teach and Train
FCCLA Competitive Events
The Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl:
Watch the national website for information at :
http://fcclainc.org/content/competitive-events/
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National Outreach Project
Each year Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA) establishes a National
Outreach Project with a partner organization to reach out in their communities and help work towards a
cause. National Executive Council (NEC) members and other FCCLA staff members discuss and present
ways FCCLA and another organization can work together on a National Outreach Project.
FCCLA’s National Outreach Project is a national community service activity that gives state delegations/
members the opportunity to make a united impact concerning a need that the National Executive Council
decides to address. Participation from FCCLA members is optional. When state delegations/members
choose to participate, each state/member works with their local chapters and members to fundraise and
collect items from schools and communities through service. The goal of this project is to have each
student get actively involved in making a difference by uniting together with the National Outreach
Project. FCCLA wants members to see and know first hand that even a small effort made by many can
have a huge and positive impact on others.
FCCLA started the National Outreach Project at the 1997 National Leadership Meeting in San Diego, CA
where 38 states participated in donating over 6,000 various items to shelters/agencies in San
Diego. FCCLA continued the project at the 1998 National Leadership Meeting in New Orleans, LA where
46 states donated almost 10,000 items. The focus of the project changed in 2000 to giving to a national
charity instead of collecting items to donate.
The success continues year to year and today FCCLA is still working toward donating money.
Listed below are National Outreach Projects and their total amounts raised from past years.
1996 – 1997: 6,000 items donated to various shelters/agencies in San Diego, CA
1997 – 1998: 10,000 items donated to various shelters/agencies in New Orleans, LA
1998 – 1999: 10,000 items donated to various shelters/agencies in Boston, MA
1999 – 2000: Destination Outreach: donated items to 7 various shelters/agencies in Orlando, FL
2000 – 2001: Make A Wish Foundation $12,000.00
2001 – 2002: American Red Cross & AT&T: 167,577 minutes worth of phone cards to U.S. Military
Service
2002 – 2003: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: $14,843.01
2003 – 2004: BUILD: Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development: $11,653.93
2004 – 2005: Do Something - Quarters from Kids (Tsunami Relief): $64,964.27
2005 – 2007: American Cancer Society: $652,466.85
2007 – 2009: Feed The Children: $435,277.14
2009 – 2011: Children’s Miracle Network
2011 — 2016: SHARE OUR STRENGTH
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Meetings, Conferences & Leadership Opportunities
Cluster Meetings
Travel to an FCCLA National Cluster Meeting and experience inspiring new ways to prepare for your
future. Realize your potential as you discover new ways to put FCCLA's national programs to work for
you and meet other FCCLA members from across the country. Florida FCCLA has chosen North Carolina
as our cluster destination.
STATE
New Jersey
Arkansas
Utah
CITY
New Brunswick
Little Rock
Salt Lake City
DATE
November 7-9, 2014
November 14-16, 2014
November 21-23, 2014
National Leadership Meeting
Make new friends, share ideas, visit an exciting city and learn more about being a great leader!
Washington, DC
July 5-9, 2015
Leadership Development
Leadership is a primary focus of FCCLA. As students take responsibility for planning, implementing, and
evaluating chapter projects and activities, they develop the skills needed to take the lead in their families,
careers, and communities.
Introduction to Leadership
All members have leadership potential whether or not they hold formal chapter leadership positions. It
often comes down to exploring abilities, taking risks, and developing a personal leadership style. A
successful chapter will recognize that it needs different kinds of leaders for different experiences and will
encourage leadership diversity.
Are you a member looking for FCCLA leadership opportunities? Are you an officer looking for
information to use in your state? You've come to the right place! Here you can find information on
trainings and/or workshop ideas, national and state level opportunities, fundraising projects, and other
exciting new ideas.
National Opportunities
Capitol Leadership
Officer Training
Team Trainings/Networks
 National Competitive Events Network
 National Connection Team (Public Relations)
 National Membership Network
 National Program Team
 State Presidents
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FLORIDA FCCLA:
2014/15
Theme & Targets:
Theme:
Save the World with FCCLA
Targets:
Show your Strength with Successful Leadership
Soar with Family Values
Be the Hero in Your Community
Conquer the World with Career Preparation
District Meetings
This annual meeting is the initial opportunity for student members to assemble. Members elect district
officers, elect state officer candidates, dispense with district business, and select contest winners to
advance to state competitions. Florida is comprised of ten districts.
Activity Date: November
Script Review
Prior to the State Leadership Conference. State Officers meet to write, edit and rehearse the script. The
script is a tool for officers to effectively and efficiently conduct the general sessions at the State
Leadership Conference. Script Review allows officers to build teamwork and promote proficiency in
public speaking.
Activity Date: January 2015
State Leadership Conference
This Career and Technical Student Organization conducts an annual state leadership/competitive event
conference as a capstone experience for student members. This conference includes workshops for
leadership development, programs of competitive events, and election of State Officers.
Activity Date: March 7-10, 2015
Summer Council
Summer Council provides the first official opportunity for State Officers to begin their duties. Leadership
workshops on Parliamentary Procedure and Leadership Development are included.
Activity Date: June
Fall Council
State Officers and District Advisers plan and organize the State Leadership Conference.
Activity Date: November
Membership Services
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Achievement and Recognition Awards
Chapter Handbook
Member Handbook
Membership Pin
Programs and other printed materials
Scholarships
Alumni Competition
To help Florida FCCLA create and build an alumni database, the State Executive Council is announcing a
Database Competition, the chapter that can gather the largest database of past members (based on
percentages) will receive recognition at state. For the Alumni Forms, visit the website. More information
will follow.
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FLORIDA FCCLA:
Contests
Members enter contests to promote fun participation in FCCLA. Contests include:
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Talent Sharing
Banner
Name Tag
T-Shirt
Program Cover
Activity Date: November & March or April
Exhibits
Exhibits provide an opportunity for chapters and members to showcase their community involvement
projects and other program of work activities. Selected exhibits are displayed during the national
“Spotlight on Projects”.
Activity Date: March or April & July
Officer Elections
The pinnacle of leadership opportunities can be achieved through service as an officer. Officers can serve
at the chapter, county, district, state or national levels. State Officers help determine policies and
procedures, plan the State Leadership Conference, and address Association business such as by-law
amendments. State Officers Include:
 President
 Vice President of Recreation
 President-Elect
 Historian
 Vice President of Careers
 Vice President of Parliamentary Law
 Vice President of Chapter Achievement
 Secretary
 Vice President of Community Service
 Vice President of Finance
 Vice President of Program of Work
 Vice President of Junior Relations
 Vice President of Public Relations
Activity Date: November & March or April
Competitive Events
The Florida Association and Foundation of FCCLA, Inc. Competitive Events are competitive events in
which members are recognized for proficiency and achievements in team and individual projects,
leadership skills and career preparation. These events are designed to develop and enhance occupational
competency.
Events include:
 Chapter in Action Scrapbook
 Decorative Food Centerpiece
 Fashion Construction-Coordinated Outfit
 Fashion Construction-Single Garment
 Fashion Construction-Formal Wear/Costume
 FCCLA Writes-Poetry
 FCCLA Writes-Short Story
 Storytelling
Activity Date: February & March or April
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State Rollouts
September:
Welcome Back Packet
The Rose Petal, Fall edition
January:
State Leadership Conference Packet
The Rose Petal, Winter edition
May:
The Rose Petal, Spring edition
Do you take pictures of your FCCLA events?
Would you like them to be on our slideshow at state?
If so, email them to us at flafccla@yahoo.com
Florida Association & Foundation of FCCLA, Inc.
P. O. Box 1806
Bushnell, Florida 33513
(352) 793-8234 - Fax (352) 568-0861
Email: flafccla@yahoo.com
Website: www.flfccla.org
Patrick T. Grady, Executive Director
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FLORIDA
FCCLA
P.O. Box 1806
Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: 352-793-8234
Fax: 352-568-0861
E-mail: flafccla@yahoo.com
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