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1 FLORIDA FCCLA HANDBOOK FAMILY, CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA 2004 EDITION

2 FCCLA CHAPTER HANDBOOK Revised & Updated 2004 By: Brenda Bardelang, Dist. VIII Advisor, Cape Coral High School Isabelle Everett, Dist. X Advisor, Cope Center North Sue Fitton, Dist. V Advisor, Spruce Creek High School Cindy Grabelsky, Dist. IX Advisor, Broward Virtual School Donna Johnson, Dist. IV Advisor, Interlachen High School Beth Oburn, Dist. VII Advisor, Newsome High School Billie Jean Peeples, Dist. III Advisor, Middleburg High School Susan Sain, Dist. II Advisor, Branford High School Debra Smith, Dist. I Advisor, Ponce de Leon High School Joan Stencik, Dist. VIII Dist. Advisor, Manatee High School Sylvia Tricarico, Dist. IX Santa Luces High School Linda Zadeh, Dist. VI Advisor, Winter Haven High School Data Entry & Update : Denise Pimentel, Senior, South Sumter High School Desided Pimentel, Junior, South Sumter High School

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. General Information Table of Contents... A-1 Preface... A-2 Acknowledgements... A-3 FCCLA Information... A-4 Current Slate of Officers... A-5 Important Dates to Remember... A-6 FCCLA Terminology... A-7-8 Accountability Matrix... A-9 FCCLA School to Work... A Getting Ready to Compete... A-12 Competitive Events... A FCCLA Talent Sharing Application... A-17 FCCLA Talent Sharing Judges Evaluation Form... A-18 Florida Bylaws... A Key Resources for New Advisors... A-30 Teacher Resources... A-31 B. Advisors Only The Advisor A Very Special Person... B-1 Chapter Advisor s Responsibilities... B-2 To the Chapter... B-2 To the District... B-2 To the State... B-2 To the School and Community... B-3 To Working with Others... B-3 To Working with Students... B-3 To Chapter Parents... B-3 To Chapter Evaluation... B-4 Getting Started... B-5 New Teacher How to begin... B-5 New Chapter How to Organize... B-5 Suggestions for Strengthening FCCLA Chapters... B-6 Membership... B-6 Officers... B-6 Programs... B-6 Meetings... B-6 Publicity... B-6 Projects... B-7 Money - Making Projects... B-7 Service Projects... B-7 Social Activities... B-7 Advisor s Management Quiz... B-8 Chapter Problems, Causes, and Suggested Solutions... B-9

4 Sample Student Responsibilities Forms... B-11 One Day Activity Student Responsibilities... B-11 Overnight Activity Student Responsibilities... B-12 C. Chapter Management Chapter Management Quiz... C-1 The ABC s of Chapter Management... C-2 FCCLA: An Integral Part of the Curriculum... C-3 Comparison of In-Class and Out-of-Class Chapters... C-4 Membership Involvement... C-5-6 How to Affiliate... C-7 Online Affiliation... C-8 Affiliation Form... C-9-10 Sample Letter Requirement... C-11 Working through Committee Action... C-12 Participation Checklist... C-13 Suggested FCCLA Point System # 1... C Suggested FCCLA Point System # 2... C Chapter Member Self-Evaluation... C-19 Member Application... C-20 Leadership Development... C-21 Planning Process... C Planning a Chapter Program of Work... C-25 Shared Leadership... C-25 Sample Program of Work for FCCLA Chapters... C The Chapter Meeting... C-28 Types of Meeting... C-28 Organizing a Meeting... C-28 Requirements for a Meeting... C-29 Meeting Checklist... C-30 Sample Secretary Record... C-31 Sample Financial Report... C-32 Sample Agenda Format for Chapter Meeting... C-33 Chapter Finances... C Sample Chapter Budget... C Fund Raising... C-36 Filing System... Suggested Filing System for FCCLA Chapters... C-40 FCCLA Center... C-41 C Evaluation... A Management Tool... C-42 How Do We Rate in FCCLA... C D. Officers Chapter Election Procedures... D-1 Responsibilities of Local Officers... D-2-6 Application for Local Chapter FCCLA Office... D-7

5 Officer Candidate Checklist... D-8 Chapter Officer/Leadership Self- Evaluation... D-9 Qualifications for District Office... D-10 District Officer Responsibilities... D Reporter... D-11 Historian... D-12 Secretary... D-13 Chairperson... D-14 Application for District FCCLA Office... D Qualifications for State Office... D-17 Duties of FCCLA State Officers... D-18 Application for State FCCLA Office... D Qualification for National FCCLA Officers... D-21 Application for National FCCLA Office... D-22 Procedures for Officer Elections... D-23 District Officer Candidate at District Meeting... D-23 State Officer Candidate at District Meeting... D-23 State Officer Candidate at State Conference... D-24 Procedures for National Officer Election... D Election of National Candidate at State Leadership Meeting... D-25 Candidate Evaluation FCCLA Forms... D-26 E. Public Relations Let s tell Our FCCLA Story... E-1 Chapter Newsletter... E-2 Newspapers... E-3 Guidelines for Preparing News Releases... E-3 Ideas for Articles... E-3 Sample New Releases... E-4 Other Publications... E-4 Bulletin Boards... E-5 Scrapbook... E-5 Thank You Letters... E-5 Proclamations... E-5 Sample Proclamations... E-5 Teen Times... E-6 The Adviser... E-6 Photo Tips... E-6 Radio & Television... E-7 Radio Tips... E-7 Television Tips... E-7 Sample Press Release... E-8 Sample Spot Announcements for Radio and Television... E-9-10 Key Messages... E-11 Exhibits... E-12 Speeches... E-13

6 F. History/Traditions/Ceremonies How Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Came to Be... F-1 Historical Highlights of FCCLA... F-2-4 Traditions... F-4 FCCLA Creed... F-4 FCCLA Purpose... F-4 FCCLA Motto... F-4 FCCLA Colors... F-4 FCCLA Flower... F-6 FCCLA Logo... F-6 Pins and Symbols... F-5 FCCLA Official Articles... F-6 Publications... F-7 The Meaning of the Rose... F-6-7 FCCLA and Family... F-7 FCS Vision Statement & Mission Statement... F-8 Why FCCLA?... F-9 Ceremonies... F-10 Alumni Achievement Award... F-10 Creed Ceremony... F-10 Distinguished Service Award... F-11 Honorary Membership Ceremony... F-12 Local Installation Ceremony... F Opening Ceremony... F-17 Closing Ceremony... F-17 Rose Ceremony... F-18 Rose Planting Ceremony... F G. State Information Purpose... G-1 Organizational Levels... G-1 Structure of FCCLA Flow Chart... G-2 Florida FCCLA District Map... G-3 State Projects... G-4 State Theme and Targets... G-4 State Fundraiser... G-4 State Alumni Association... G-4 Application for State FCCLA Alumni Association... G-5 Chapter in Action Scrapbook Award... G-6 Chapter in Action Scrapbook Entry Form... G-7 Florida Vocational Association Home Economics Division Outstanding Student Achievement Award... G-8 FEFACS Outstanding Student Achievement Award Entry Form... G-9-10 FEFACS Outstanding Student Achievement Award Judging Sheet... G-11 Scholarship Awards... G-12 Bachelor Degree Program Scholarship Award... G-12-13

7 Bachelor Degree Program Scholarship Application... G Associates Degree or Certificate Program Scholarship Award... G Associates Degree or Certificate Program Scholarship Application... G Leadership Development Scholarship Award... G-14 Leadership Development Scholarship Application... G-15 FCCLA State Distinguished Service Award... G-16 State Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form... G-17 FCCLA Student Distinguished Service Award... G-18 Student Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form... G-19 FCCLA State Honorary Membership... G-20 State Honorary Membership Award Nomination Form... G-21 H. State Update I. National Information Structure... I-1 National Organization... I-1 National Officers... I-1 National Officer Guidelines... I-2 Qualifications... I-2 Application for National FCCLA Office... I-3 Procedures for National Officer Election... I-4 Election of National Candidate at State Leadership Conference... I-4 Fact Sheet... I-5-6 National Bylaws... I-7-17 Types of Meetings Held by the National Organization... I-18 National Leadership Meeting... I-18 Cluster Meetings... I-18 National Programs and Projects... I-19 National Family, Career and Community leaders of America Week.. I-19 Five Reasons Why We Observe National FCCLA Week... I-20 Suggested Activities for FCCLA Week... I-20 National Regions Family, Career and Community of America, Inc... I-21 J. Bits N Pieces Reproducible Art... J-1-2 Bulletin Board Ideas... J-3 Ideas for Programs... J-4-5 Games and Relaxers... J-6-7 Songs... J-8-11 Thoughts for the Day... J-9-13 Transparencies... J K. Resources Resources... K-1

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9 A Working Guide in Progress for Your Involvement in FCCLA PREFACE The Florida FCCLA Handbook is designed to serve as a guide to members and advisors of the organization. The samples that have been supplied throughout may need to be adapted for the needs of individual chapters. Throughout the years, the Florida Association and Foundation of Family, Career & Community Leaders of America has provided leadership opportunities for countless students and has served as a source of many innovative ideas for the national organization. It is my hope that the information included in this publication will facilitate increased growth and participation of our youth in the organization. Patrick Grady A-2

10 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA) is a nonprofit national vocational student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private school through grade 12 Building Skills for life Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders 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 relationship, 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 and workplace. 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 Vocational preparation. Purposes 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life; 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a unit of society; 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community; 4. To encourage individuals and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony; 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults; 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today s society; 8. 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. 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 advisers 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). 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 Publication 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. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc Association Drive Reston, VA (703) FAX(703) natlhdqtrs@fcclainc.org Homepage: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Executive Director A-3

11 Current Slate of Officers Brette Peeples, President, III Eileen Gonzalez, President-Elect, IX Sky Scott, Parliamentarian, I Cara Disken, VP Program of Work, II Amanda Phillips, VP Chapter Achievement, III Chris McAlister, Historian, IV Ashlee Smith, VP of Recreation, V Lauren Tucker, VP of Projects, VI Tara Blalock, VP of Public Relations, VII Katie Hoyle, Secretary, VIII William Exemar, VP of Careers, IX Cecil Duffie, Treasurer, X A-4

12 Important Dates to Remember February 1 (State Advisor) Advisor Recognition Program o Master Advisor o Advisor Mentor March 1 (National) Career Connection (National) Chapter in Action Scrapbook Entry Community Service (State Advisor) Families First (National) Facts (State Advisor) Leaders at work (National) Stop the Violence (State Advisor) April 1 Power of One (National) May 1 Financial Fitness (National) Student Body (National) October 31 Affiliation deadline to National To be eligible to vote at District Meeting To be eligible to run for a district or state office November 30 (National) Japanese Exchange Program January 31 Proficiency Event registration to District Advisor (see Proficiency Events manual for forms) Affiliation deadline if competing in Proficiency Events A-5

13 FCCLA Terminology Advisor A family and consumer sciences teacher who serves in an advisory capacity to help sponsor a FCCLA Chapter. Affiliated chapter Chapters which have submitted annual application forms and dues. Chapter Parent Any adult who has something to offer youth serving as a volunteer to local chapters. Chapter Management The efficient operation of the chapter s business to accomplish its purposes and goals Cluster Meeting Weekend leadership meetings held in the fall, specially designed to help the local member who does not have the opportunity to participate in national leadership meeting (sponsored by FCCLA). Community Involvement A project that promotes understanding between youth and adults or stresses service to a particular community group. FCCLA Chapters Identifies the chapters, which place major emphasis on consumer education, career investigation, community involvement, and familylife education. Chapters also explore Family and Consumer Science careers with the realization that men and women fill multiple roles as community leaders and wage earners. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Identifies the national organization for family and consumer sciences students in junior and senior high school. National Board of Directors Composed of adults representing education, business and industry and students representing past and present national officers. National Leadership Center and Headquarters Building Located at 1910 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia National Leadership Meeting An annual meeting held in the summer for leadership development, growth, acquisition of knowledge, motivation, sharing ideas and activities and election of national officers. National Staff Serves Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America members and adults in Family and Consumer Science through program development and member services. The Planning Process A 5 step method used to develop, carry out and evaluate group or individual projects. A-6

14 Power of One A program for individual action and recognition focusing on the areas of personal growth, family relations, employment, leadership skills, and speaking out for the organization. Participants are able to receive local, state and national recognition for their achievement. Proficiency Event State structured activities in which students performances are evaluated in relation to standards with one student, team, and/or chapter obtaining the highest level of achievement. Program of Work A schedule (calendar), planned by members, of activities the chapter will do throughout the year to accomplish goals. Quorum 2/3 of active chapters members present. At meetings above the local level, quorum refers to 2/3 of active chapters present. STAR Events National activities for FCCLA members, which are designed to recognize individuals and chapters for their achievements in chapter projects, leadership skills, and occupational preparation. STAR stands for Students Taking Action for Recognition. State Executive Council Comprised of the current State Officers and District Advisors. State Leadership Conference An annual meeting held for leadership development, motivation, sharing of ideas and election of state officers. TEEN Times The official national magazine of Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America, published four times a year. Special Note When referring to regional, state or national meetings of FCCLA, they are not conventions, they are leadership meetings. Adults charged with the responsibility of given guidance and counsel to chapters and state associations are called advisors, not sponsors. Local chapters should be referred to as chapters, not clubs. A-7

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16 FCCLA IN THE CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PRIORITIES FCCLA in the classroom offers a wealth of opportunities and resources to support schoolbased learning, work-based learning and connecting activities for careers. Listed below are ways that FCCLA involvement furthers students school-to-career transition. Curriculum Integration With integrated FCCLA, there is no doubt that chapter activities directly relate to what is being taught in the classroom. The organization is an integral part of the family and consumer sciences program. High-Level Student Performance Because in-class FCCLA members are completing assignments that will actually be used in their projects, they reach for the highest possible level of quality. When they read Teen Times magazine, become involved in STAR Events and participate in FCCLA meetings beyond the local level, members observe the high levels of performance being achieved by peers. This exposure raises the bar for their own expectations. Integrated Academic and Career and Technical Education When students identify concerns, set a goal, form a plan, act and follow up, they cannot help but call on skills and knowledge presented in a wide variety of disciplines. FCCLA in the classroom gives students the opportunity to assimilate and apply what they are learning both within and outside of the family and consumer sciences program. All Aspects of an Industry Nothing gives a more comprehensive understanding of the real world than carrying out a project that operates in and impacts the world. Writing letters, making telephone contacts, visiting work places, interacting with people, meeting deadlines, making presentations and preparing reports all prepare students for the school-to-career transition. Community Partnerships FCCLA takes students into the community and brings the community into the classroom. Parents, employers and other community members connect to in-class FCCLA chapters as speakers, advisory panel members, STAR Events evaluators, site hosts, resource providers and more. Teacher Professional Development Many advisors note that both the formal professional development opportunities and the informal connections between FCCLA advisors are important sources of ideas to improve their programs and teaching. A-9

17 Improved Teaching FCCLA advisors frequently testify that integrating FCCLA into their classrooms makes them more student-connected, flexible, on-target teachers. Accountability Issues Attainment of Academic and Career Skills Proficiencies When education becomes real, students become more motivated to attain success. By offering authentic, student-directed learning experiences, FCCLA in the classroom motivates students to acquire and use new skills. Integrating FCCLA also provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their mastery of proficiencies, including the Family and Consumer Sciences National Standards. The FCCLA National web site has a link to the Family and Consumer Sciences National Standards. Increased After-Graduation Placement To take their place in any walk of life-education, military or career-, young people need proven skills to take care of themselves, get along with others, solve problems, make decisions and pursue success. FCCLA gives students a place to develop and practice these skills even before they graduate from high school. A-10

18 Getting Ready to Compete. Use the following checklist to help you prepare for competition. Remember, half the fun in competing in a contest is getting ready and knowing that you have done your best. Everyone who enters a contest is a winner. Knowing that you have what it takes to compete can make you feel very good inside. Ask your advisor to let you read over the Proficiency and STAR Event Manuals Decide on an event that you would like to try no later than Winter Break. Use some free time over the holidays to form a plan. (Use the FCCLA planning process). Contact some teachers and other resource people at school or in your community to seek some expert help. Make sure your entry form is complete and turned in to your advisor at least one week before January 31 st. Maintain your GPA so that you will be eligible to compete. Read your event guidelines and score sheets carefully. Be sure that you are including everything that you need. Develop your presentation and practice. Discuss times you can practice and show your presentation to your advisor. Prepare your evidences. Have at least two other people proofread and evaluate them. Make corrections if necessary. Show up on time to register the day of the event. Have a good time and enjoy the challenge of competition! A-11

19 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: COMPETITIVE EVENTS All affiliated chapters are eligible to participate in the Florida Proficiency Events program. Districtwide competition will be held during February, if possible of each school year. Those individuals and teams placing first in district competition will represent their district at the Florida Proficiency Event Competition held at the State Leadership Conference in the spring. Students placing first in the state-level Star Events will represent Florida at the National Star Event competition held at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference during July. All Proficiency Events participants must be current dues-paying members of FCCLA, comprehensive or occupational status. District Advisors are responsible for membership verification and must send a copy to the State Proficiency Events Coordinator. Any individual member may not participate in more than one event in any given year. A participant must maintain a required 2.0 grade point average to compete in any event. Chapter advisors are responsible for determining the eligibility of their chapter participants. Classification of divisions is as follows: Junior Division: 6 th, 7 th, 8 th, and 9 th grades Senior Division: Comprehensive 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades Occupational Division: 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grades Occupational designation refers to any student who is enrolled in a wage-earning curriculum. These students must compete in the occupational divisions of the selected competition. PROFICIENCY EVENTS Proficiency events are a series of competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievements in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and occupational preparation. Individual events evaluate one member s performance. Team events evaluate several participants or a chapter s performance as one entry. Proficiency events include state events and National STAR events. Clarification of a team A team refers to up to 3 participants (STAR EVENTS) from the same chapter or school with the exceptions of Parliamentary Procedure Event may have 4 to 8 participants from the same chapter. Coping with Life Skills (FL Proficiency) requires 2 up to 4 members on team. A more detailed summary concerning the categories, eligibility, rules, project specifications, presentation requirements, and general information regarding each event may be found in the STAR Events Manual, which can be ordered from: FCCLA National Headquarters 1910 Association Drive Reston, Virginia (703) A-12

20 FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA PROFICIENCY/STAR EVENTS These competitive events provide an opportunity for FCCLA members to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the many areas of Family and Consumer Science. All events are judged by a panel of three adults. Competition begins at the district level. First place awards advance to the State level, and STAR events that earn a first place award go on to National Leadership Conference held in July. All the rules may be found in the Florida Proficiency Events Manual and the National STAR Events Manual. Categories: Junior- 6 th, 7 th, 8 th, or 9 th grades Senior- 10 th, 11 th or 12 th grades Senior Occupational: 10 th, 11 th or 12 th grades enrolled in a job prep. class. (Culinary Operations, Early Childhood Education, Interior Design) NATIONAL STAR EVENTS (Compete in district, state and national events) Applied Technology Individuals use problem solving and critical thinking skills to develop a project that applies academics and technology to Family and Consumer Sciences. Career Investigation Individuals will perform self-assessments, research and explore a career, set career goals, create a plan for achieving goals, and describe the relationship of Family and Consumer Sciences coursework to the selected career. Chapter Service Project (State and National only) Chapters develop an in-depth project that makes a significant impact on families, schools, communities and/or Family and Consumer Sciences. Chapter Showcase (State and National only) Chapters develop and implement a balanced program of work and promote FCCLA by using public relations techniques. Culinary Arts (Occupational) Participants must work individually and as members of a team to produce a quality meal using industrial culinary art/food service techniques and equipment. A-13

21 Early Childhood (Occupational) Individuals will demonstrate their ability to use knowledge and skills gained in their Early Childhood class to prepare a portfolio and a resource container related to Early Childhood. Entrepreneurship Individuals or teams develop a plan for a small business. Focus on Children Individuals or teams apply child development knowledge to plan and implement a project that positively impacts children. Illustrated Talk Individuals research and make a presentation on an issue concerning or related to Family and Consumer Sciences. Visual aids are used to enhance the 5-10 minute talk. Interpersonal Communication Individuals or teams develop an individual, school or community project designed to strengthen interpersonal communications and apply communication knowledge and skills to similar situations. Job Interview Individuals complete the job application and interview process in a simulated business environment. A resume and job portfolio is prepared in advance of the event. National Programs in Action Participants must explain how the planning process was used to implement a national program project. Parliamentary Procedure Chapter teams demonstrate a working knowledge of parliamentary procedure by conducting a business meeting. A-14

22 FLORIDA STATE EVENTS (Compete at District and State levels only) Coping with Life Situations Chapter teams will research and present information related to a current concern affecting family life. Decorative Food Centerpiece Individuals will plan and demonstrate skills needed to complete a centerpiece using fruits and vegetables. Fashion Construction Individuals will select the materials and construct a single garment, a coordinated outfit, formal wear/costume, or professional wear to be modeled and examined at competition. One entry per division per chapter will be allowed. FCCLA Writes (formerly Pauline Willoughby Literary Event) Individuals will create a short story or poetry related to current state targets. The work may not exceed 1000 words and chapters may enter in each category. Housing Design Individuals will develop a housing design, utilizing elements and principles of design. A complete samples display board with floor plan will be created. Impromptu Speaking This event is designed to show speech writing and delivery skills in a designated time. A current issue relevant to Family and Consumer Sciences is given for the 3-5 minute presentation. Storytelling Individuals will select and present a story which demonstrates their knowledge of the sensory and intellectual development of pre-school children. Fashion Technology Individual or team event where participants develop a project using technology in the field of fashion construction. May 2004 A-15

23 FCCLA TALENT SHARING APPLICATION Students: Please return the following form to your ADVISOR no later than. Advisor: Please return the following form to your DISTRICT ADVISOR postmarked no later then October 31. TIME LIMIT: Not to exceed 5 minutes. NAME OF TALENT ENTRY: CATEGORY: (circle one) DANCE GYMNASTICS DRAMA VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL OTHER (specify) DESCRIPTION OF TALENT: In 25 words or less, write an introduction for your talent entry. NAME (S) OF PARTICIPANTS: NAME OF SCHOOL: ADVISOR S NAME: SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: ( ) DESCRIPTION OF STAGE SETTING: (Be specific) AUDIO AND STAGE REQUIREMENTS: (Be specific) NOTES: Stage may not be condusive to performance. You may bring all necessary AV equipment, props, etc. for your talent entry. Cassette tape or CD must have only your music, set and ready to start, and clearly marked. First place district winners will be invited to perform (at their own expense) at the state leadership conference. The same talent must be performed at the state conference. Only minor improvements/changes may be made between district and state. A dress rehearsal is required at the state conference. I have viewed and approve this talent entry, costume(s), and/or act and find it complete and acceptable for the purposes and goals of FCCLA. Local Chapter Advisor District Advisor Use Only Check one: 1st place 2 nd place 3 rd place Please include top three winning applications in your district report. A-16

24 FCCLA TALENT SHARING JUDGES EVALUATION FORM Talent Entry Number: Name of Talent Entry: Category: Criteria for Judging: * Possible Points Points Earned Stage Presentation 15 Originality of Performance 10 Mastery of Talent/Act 20 Execution of Talent/Act 15 Appeal to Audience 15 Appropriate Dress/Costume 15 Creativity of Performance * * Deductions if applicable FINAL TOTAL *Partial points may be awarded in each area. * * Entry will be timed by student for talent chairperson. Stopwatch should be used. There will be a 15 second grace period for discrepancies and 1 point will be deducted for each 15 seconds thereafter. A-17

25 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION FCCLA, INC BYLAWS Article I Name, Sponsors, State Headquarters Section A: Name The name of the organization shall be Florida Association and Foundation of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Incorporated, hereafter referred to as "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America". The letters "FCCLA" may be used to designate the chapter, its activities or members. Section B: Sponsors The sponsors of the organization are the United States Department of Education, the Florida State Department of Education and the American Family and Consumer Sciences Association. Section C: State Headquarters The location of the state headquarters of the organization shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Article II Mission Statement and Purposes Section A: Mission Statement The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is 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 communications, practical knowledge; and vocational education. Section B: Purpose Organized instruction to the mission is a part of the family and consumer sciences education program in the schools. The purposes of the organization shall be as follows: 1. To provide opportunities of personal development and preparation of adult life. 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society. 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. 4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony. 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults. 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society. 8. To promote family and consumer sciences, family and consumer sciences careers and related occupations. A-18

26 Article III Organizational Structure Section A: State Organization 1. The Florida Association of Family, Career Community Leaders of America, Inc shall consist of chartered chapters having at least eight (8) members. The members shall be pupils who have studied or are studying family and consumer sciences, grade six (6) through twelve (12) or ungraded settings in public or private schools. 2. The association accepts in full provisions in the constitution of the national organization of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as ratified by the membership at national conventions. 3. The bylaws of the State association may be amended: A. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the affiliated chapter at any state conference, the proposed changes to be submitted to the chapters at least thirty days prior to any state conference. B. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of ballots cast by ballots cast by mail provided these ballots are postmarked no later than two weeks after receipt of proposed changes of other date as designated. C. A combination of the above. 4. There shall be ten (10) designated districts of FCCLA, which shall be organized into five (5) geographic regions as determined by the state Executive Council. The geographic boundaries will resemble those at the close of the fiscal year. Section B: District Organization The district FCCLA chapter shall consist of all chartered chapters within that district. Section C: Local Organization 1. Each chapter shall be organized under the supervision of the family and consumer sciences teacher(s), who shall act as Chapter Advisor(s). 2. Only one chapter affiliation will be accepted from any one school, unless there are both junior and senior high grades in the same school. In that case the state organization will accept affiliations from both a junior high/middle school chapter and a senior high school chapter. Chapters of sizable membership may function in sections or divisions on the chapter level as long as they affiliate under one name. 3. A chapter of FCCLA shall be considered in good standing annually when the following condition is met, affiliation (membership dues paid) shall be on or before the deadline set by the State Executive Council. 4. Chapters must be affiliated by the deadline set by the state Executive Council in order to have officer candidates and to vote at the district level. A-19

27 Article IV Board of Directors Section A Membership There shall be a board of directors of the Florida Association and Foundation of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Incorporated, and be composed of: 1. The state advisor, who is the Program Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Department of Education or show appointee, and who will serve as an exofficio, non-voting member. 2. The State FCCLA Executive Director, who will serve as a non-voting member. 3. One district advisor representing a district in the state. 4. One educator appointed by the State Executive Council. 5. One representative of the Florida Family and consumer Sciences Association. 6. One representative of the Florida Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences. 7. One family and consumer sciences county supervisor/director. 8. One representative from the Florida Cooperative Extension. 9. One representative for the Florida FCCLA Alumni and Associate Member 10. One representative from business and industry selected by the State Advisor. 11. The state FCCLA President 12. The past Board Chair who will serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member. Where appropriate, the State Board of Directors shall be elected by their related organizations and groups. Section B: Duties Its duties shall be to: 1. Determine policies and procedures of the Association. 2. Review and approve association budget. 3. Take action on all legal matters. A-20

28 4. Conduct annual audit of the financial statements. 5. Employ staff to carry out the work of the association. 6. Receive and act upon the recommendations of the Executive Council relative to the management of personnel, program and fiscal matters. 7. Conduct other activities as necessary to facilitate the progress of the Association. Section C: Terms of Directors Members shall be appointed for at least two (2) years. Directors may be elected to a second two-year term. The State Advisor and State Executive Director will not conform to the above candidates. Section D: Vacancies The board may fill vacancies at any stated meeting upon special elections by related organizations and groups and the State Executive Council. Any director elected for the balance of an unexpired term shall, in addition, be eligible for the maximum number of complete consecutive terms as director as provided in these bylaws. Section E: Representation Members of the board shall serve as directors of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as a whole and not solely as a representative of any other body, while taking into consideration the views and interest of others. Section F: Assumption of Office Persons elected to the board shall assume their office directly and immediately following the annual state meeting of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Section G: Officers of the Board 1. The officers of the board of directors shall be composed of: a. Chairman b. Secretary 2. Elections Terms and vacancies of Officers shall be elected by the members of the board from among voting members of the board. They shall serve a term of one year or until their successors shall have been elected and assume office. Officers may be eligible for reelection. No Director however shall serve in the same office for more than three consecutive terms. Any vacancy among the officers may be filled at any duly constituted meeting of the board. Section H: Meeting of the Board 1. Regular meetings. There should be at least one regular meeting of the board each year. A-21

29 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chair of the board of directors. 3. Expenses. The board shall make a provision for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by its members in attending and conducting official board business that are not otherwise covered or contributed. Section I: Quorum A majority of the voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The same shall pertain to all committees of the board. Proxy voting is not allowed. Article V State Executive Council Section A: Membership There shall be a state executive council of FCCLA and be composed of: 1. President 2. President-Elect 3. The state officer representing each district in the state. 4. A middle level state officer representing the Middle school members in the state. (This amendment will be on a trial basis for the school year) 5. The district advisor representing each district in the state. 6. The state FCCLA Executive Director, who will serve as a non-voting member. 7. One representative from the Florida FCCLA Alumni and Associates. Section B: Duties Its duties shall be to: 1. Help determine policies and procedures of the Association 2. Plan the state conference. 3. Address other business brought before the assembled delegates 4. Conduct other activities as necessary to facilitate the progress of the Association Section C: Authority and Power The State Executive Council and Board of Directors shall have authority and control over the association subject to such regulations and by-laws as may be adopted by the national organization of the Future Homemakers of America. Section D: Meetings 1. Regular meetings. There should be at least three (3) regular meetings of the council each year. 2. Special meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Executive director. 3. The council shall make provision for the reimbursement of expenses incurred. A-22

30 Article VI Officers Section A: State Officers The directors of the state association of Future Homemakers of America/Home economics Related Occupations shall be: 1. President 2. President-elect 3. Vice-President of Careers 4. Vice-President of Chapter Achievements 5. Vice-President of Projects 6. Vice-President of Program of Work 7. Vice-President of Public Relations 8. Vice-President of Recreation 9. Historian 10. Parliamentarian 11. Secretary 12. Treasurer 13. Middle level representative (This amendment will be on a trial basis for the school year) Each of the state officers, except President and President-Elect, shall represent (1) district as denoted by the state Executive council. The President and President-Elect shall represent the state at large. Section B: District Officers The elected officers of each chapter shall be a: 1. District Chairperson 2. District Reporter 3. District Historian 4. District Secretary Section C: Local Officers The elected officers of each chapter shall be: 1. Chapter President 2. Chapter Secretary 3. Any other officers as appropriate for planned chapter activities. Article VII Duties of Officers A-23

31 Section A: Duties of State Officers 1. The President shall preside over stat meeting of the association, over meetings of the State Executive Council, appoint committees. This officer may also prepare and present presentations dealing with the leadership skill development. 2. The President-Elect shall learn the duties and responsibilities of the presidency in order to be prepared to assume the office of President the following year shall preside at state conference Sessions as assigned by State Executive Council, shall serve as chairperson for the Student Distinguished service committee, shall promote membership by encouraging the organization of new chapters and increasing membership within affiliated chapters and shall serve as the National Membership Committee Member from Florida. This officer may prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development. This may be in conjunction with the current president. 3. The Vice-President for Chapter Achievements shall be responsible for promoting chapter involvement, shall preside at the state conference sessions as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development, and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 4. The Vice President of Projects shall be responsible for creating interesting in and promoting national projects implemented at the state level, shall serve as chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, shall preside at state conference sessions as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development, and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 5. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of the business meetings of the state conference and of the state Executive Council, submitting them to a state office within two (2) weeks following adjournment of said meetings, shall preside at state conference sessions as assigned by State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 6. The Treasurer shall make a report of the financial status of the association at State Executive Council and state meetings, shall preside at state conference sessions as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 7. The Vice President of Program of Work shall be responsible for planning and promoting the program of work of the association, serve as chairman of the Honor Roll Committee, shall preside at state conference sessions as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meeting of the district in which elected. A-24

32 8. The Vice president of Public relations shall interpret the program of the association to others, promote interest and encourage chapters to contribute materials for the publications of the association, shall serve as chairperson of the State Distinguished service Committee, shall preside at state leadership conference as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 9.The Vice President of Recreation shall be responsible for compiling suggestions for wholesome recreation activities for the members of the associations, planning the recreational programs for all state meeting, shall preside at state leadership conference as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill l development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 10. Vice President of Careers shall be responsible for encouraging interest in and providing information on the jobs and careers which utilize family and consumer sciences knowledge and skills, shall preside at state leadership conference as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 11. The Parliamentarian shall assist in conducting meetings in a businesslike way, shall be the recipient of proposed bylaw change from affiliated chapters, shall serve on the State Constitution Revision Committee, shall serve as chairperson on the Honorary Membership committee, shall preside at State Leadership Conference as assigned by State Executive Council, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. 12. The Historian shall serve as the chairperson of the chapter in Action Scrapbook Committee, shall be responsible for compiling the state scrapbook from chapter submissions for Chapter in Action Scrapbook Award, shall display the state scrapbook at state conference, shall preside at State Leadership Conference as assigned by the State Executive Council, shall serve as assistant to secretary at business meetings, shall prepare and present presentations dealing with leadership skill development and shall preside at meetings of the district in which elected. Section B: Duties of District Officers 1. The District Chairperson shall serve as co-chairperson of the Program Planning Committee for district meetings, preside at the business session of the district meetings, be prepared to assume responsibility and preside at the district meeting in the event a state officer is unable to preside, at the general sessions of the district proficiency events, help at state conference with the regional meeting and other sessions as assigned by the state executive council and promote membership and the FCCLA program as determined by the needs of the district in which elected. The District Chairperson shall serve as liaison to the state officer representing the district. A-25

33 2. The District Secretary shall record minutes at the district planning meeting and district meeting, and submit articles to the state and national newsletters. 3. The District Reporter shall prepare a news release for chapters to use from the district meeting, and submit articles to the state and national newsletters. 4. The District Historian shall collect scrapbook materials from local chapters in their district and add to the district scrapbook. Keep records, photographs and other materials of historical importance of the district. Compile a scrapbook to be presented at the annual district meeting. Send suitable materials to the State Historian. Display the scrapbook at the state conference. Section C: Duties of Local Officers The duties of the local officers will resemble those of the state officers. Article VIII Qualifications of Candidates for Office Section A: Qualifications of candidates for national officers. 1. The candidate must have been an affiliated member of an affiliated chapter for at least one year and currently be an affiliated member. 2. The candidate must be at least in the 10 th or 11 th grade at the same time of selection for nomination. 3. The candidate for national office must meet the requirements for state office. 4. The candidate must have filled a responsible position for at least one term in the association at the city council, county council, district or state level. 5. The candidate must have a passing grade in all subjects with an unweighted grade point average of 3.0 for the previous 3 semesters. 6. An individual will be unable to serve as a state officer and a national officer concurrently. Section B: Qualifications of candidates for State Office 1. All candidates must be affiliated members of affiliated chapters 2. The candidates for office of President-Elect must be in the 9 th or 10 th grade. Candidates for other offices may be in the 9 th, 10 th or 11 th grades. Candidates for Middle Level Representative must be in the 7 th or 8 th grade. 3. All candidates must have held or be holding a chapter city council or district office. 4. All candidates must have passing grades in all subjects, with an unweighted grade point average of 3.0 for the previous 3 semesters 5. All candidates must have no evidence of suspension of expulsion from any school attend. 6. All candidates must have no evidence of anti-social behavior as exemplified by police arrest, police record or adjudication by a court of law. 7. All candidates must meet the requirements on the current application form. A-26

34 Section C: Qualifications of Candidates for District Office 1. All candidates must be affiliated members of affiliated chapters. 2. Candidates must be in: a. District Historian: Grade 7,8 b. District Reporter: Grade 7,8,9 c. District Chairperson: Grade 9,10,11 d. District Secretary: Grade 8,9,10,11 3. Candidates must have a passing grade in all subjects and at least an overall (3.0) average 4. All candidates must have no evidence of suspension of expulsion from any school attend. 5. All candidates must have no evidence of anti-social behavior as exemplified by police arrest, police record or adjudication by a court of law. 6. All candidates must meet the requirements on the current application form. Section D: Qualifications of Candidates for Local Office 1. All candidates must be affiliated members of affiliated chapters 2. Candidates must have passing grades in all subjects and at least an overall (2.5) average. 3. All candidates must have no evidence of suspension of expulsion from any school attend. 4. All candidates must have no evidence of anti-social behavior as exemplified by police arrest, police record or adjudication by a court of law. Article IX Procedure for Electing National Officers 1. Each district may submit a candidate for national office. 2. The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes from state voting delegates shall be nominated at the state conference. 3. Two candidates shall be selected from the nominations and approved by the retiring State Officers and current District Advisors. 4. At the state conference, the two candidates shall select either the Regional Candidates or Candidates at large. Section B: Procedure for Electing State Officers 1. In order to vote or present a candidate(s) for office, a chapter must have paid state and national dues to the association prior to the deadline set by the SEC. 2. A chapter may submit one candidate for the office of president elect and one candidate for other state office. Three candidates shall be nominated by other means authorized by the SEC. 3. Districts shall be combined into regions for the purpose of electing the ten state officers other than President Elect. Region I shall be composed of District I and II Region II shall be composed of District III and IV Region III shall be composed of District V and VI Region IV shall be composed of District VII and VIII Region V shall be composed of Districts IX and X A-27

35 4. The nominee for President-Elect receiving the majority of votes at the district meeting shall be declared the candidate for the state office. The nominee for president Elect receiving the next highest number of votes shall be declared the runner-up candidate from that district for that state office. Should the President-Elect candidate from the district will be permitted to compete for the office. Therefore each district may submit one (1) president elect candidate; this combines to make two (2) candidates from the region and potentially ten (10) candidates state wide. 5. Other state officer candidates will run for a state level position. At the state conference, the incoming state executive council shall select the actual office they feel best able to assume during the coming year. 6. These officers shall be elected by majority vote and installed at the annual state conference or by other means authorized by the SEC. 7. In the case that, at the state conference, any region is unable to present a slate of candidates, the previous year s state officer may be requested to serve another term if that person is no more than a junior in high school. Should the present officer be a senior or be unable to assume these responsibilities, a committee of three (3) persons, made up of the Executive Director for the state, the current President-Elect, and a district advisor from the unrepresented district, shall select an officer from the President-Elect candidates, whichever is more appropriate, The decision of this committee will be final. Section C: Procedures for Electing District Officers 1. Each chapter may submit a candidate for District Chairperson, District Reporter, District Historian, and District Secretary. 2. The candidate for District Chairperson receiving the majority of votes shall be declared the winner of that office. The candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall be declared the runner up for that office. Should the winning candidate for any reason be unable to complete the term of office, the runner-up will fulfill that term. 3. The candidate for District Reporter receiving the majority of votes shall be declared the winner for that office. The candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall be declared the runner-up for that office. Should the winning candidate for any reason be unable to complete the term of office, the runner-up will fulfill that term. 4. The candidate for District Secretary receiving the majority of votes shall be declared the winner for that office. The candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall be declared the runner-up for that office. Should the winning candidate for any reason be unable to complete the term of office, the runner-up will fulfill that term. 5. The candidate for District Historian receiving the majority of votes shall be declared the winner for that office. The candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall be declared the runner-up for that office. Should the winning candidate for any reason be unable to complete the term of office, the runner-up will fulfill that term. Section D: Term of Office for a State Officer These procedures will be determined by the local advisor. Article X Terms of office A-28

36 1. Each officer shall take office when installed, usually at the state conference, and serve until a successor is elected and installed or until it becomes necessary to relinquish the office because of failure to perform the duties of the office or in the event of resignation. 2. All officers shall serve for a one-year term. The president elect automatically assumes the office because of President Elect automatically assumes the office of President the year subsequent to being elected. Section B: Term of Office for District Officer Each officer shall take office at the close of the district meeting or immediately following notification to chapters of election results, and shall serve until a successor is elected and installed or until it becomes necessary to relinquish the office. Failure of the office to maintain the standards as delineated in Article VIII, Section C would be grounds for removal from office. Section C: Term of Office for Local Officer Terms of office for local officers shall be determined by local advisors. Article XI Vacancies of Office Section A: Vacancies of State Officer 1. Should any state officer other than the State President resign or fail to perform the duties of the office, the duties will be assumed for the unexpired term by the runner-up, the District Advisor and Executive Director will recommend someone from the districts to the SEC for approval. Failure of the officer to maintain the standards as delineated in Article VIII, Section B would be grounds for removal from office. 2. Should any state officer other than the state president resign or fail to perform the duties of the officer, these duties will be assumed for the unexpired term by the President-Elect. Failure of the officer to maintain the standards as delineated in Article VIII, Section B would be grounds for removal from office. 3. The state FCCLA office should be notified of any personnel change within ten (10) days of said change. Section B: Vacancies of District Officer 1. Should any officer resign or fail to perform the duties of the office, these duties will be assumed for the unexpired term by the runner-up. Should there be no runner-up the District Advisor will appoint a member from the same chapter as the elected officer to assume the duties for the unexpired term with approval of the new officer s local advisor. If an officer cannot be obtained from the same chapter, the District Advisor is empowered to appoint any interested individual, meeting qualification from within the district. 2. Notification of any changes in officers should be sent to the state FCCLA office within ten (10) days of the appointment Section C: Vacancies of Local Officers Vacancies of local officers shall be determined by the Local Advisor. A-29

37 Article XII Advisors Section A: State Advisors The State Advisor is the program director for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, DOE. Section B: District Advisors 1. Membership: The Executive Director shall appoint the District Advisors with the recommendations from the State Family and Consumer Sciences Program Directors and County supervisor or Directors and give general guidance to the FCCLA program. 2. Term of Advisors: A District Advisor shall be appointed for a period of at least two (2) years. 3. Duties a. Interpret and promote the work of FCCLA in their district. b. Insure proper affiliation procedures with correct selection of chapter types (By-law art.iii) c. Become acquainted with the state and District planning meeting. d. Arrange for date, place, speaker and coordinate district meeting. e. Plan for committees, arrange and serve as consultant for other district activities, workshops and/or meeting on district level (scholarship, scrapbook etc.) f.maintain the district budget and how monies are to be spent. Keep accurate records and all receipts. g. Attend all meeting of the State Executive Council. h. Coordinate and supervise the District Proficiency Events. i. Chaperone the state officer(s) from their district while attending council meetings, and state. j. Check to see that state officer(s) in their district when the officer is attending approved meeting. k. Travel with the state officer(s) in their district when the officer is attending approved meeting. l. Serve as a consultant for state and/or other meetings as requested. m. Plan to attend national conference in the year your district is designated. n. Keep all chapters in your district informed of meeting, deadlines, activities, and newsletter results. o. Send copies of newsletters to state FCCLA Executive director, State Family and Consumer Sciences Program Director, other current District Advisors, Family and Consumer Sciences County Supervisor and Vocational Directors in their district. p. Keep resource file updated. 4. Vacancies The Executive Director may fill vacancies upon recommendations by the State Family and Consumer Sciences Program Director and/or County Family and Consumer Sciences Supervisors/County Vocational Director. A-30

38 Section C: Local Advisor A family and consumer sciences teacher shall be the Chapter Advisor and shall be the administrative officer of that local unit. Article XIII Membership Section A: Types of Membership Three types of membership are available through the association: 1. Active 2. Honorary 3. Alumni and Associate Section B: Active Member Students enrolled in family and consumer sciences class s grades six (6) through twelve (12) or in upgraded situations, or previously so enrolled shall be eligible for membership in an organized chapter within the school. Such members may retain active membership during the time they are enrolled in school through grade twelve (12). Active members shall be eligible to hold office, to enter competitive events, to make motions, and to vote provided they are affiliated members of affiliated chapters at the local level and both the state and national level. Section C: Honorary Members Honorary Membership may be conferred upon individuals who have helped to advance the family and consumer sciences program or have rendered outstanding service to the state organization. An affiliated member of a chapter may submit nominations as per guidelines on the nomination form to the SEC. Honorary members shall not be eligible to make motions, vote, hold office, or serve on committees; but they shall be entitled to attend all meetings, participate in chapter activities and to wear the official pin with a special guard which shall be an H. Section D: Alumni and Associate Membership Former active members and other adults who share the goals and purposes of the organization and its program and who wish to support the continuing development of FCCLA youth shall be eligible for alumni and Associate membership. Alumni and Associate members shall not be eligible to make motions, vote, or hold office; but they shall be entitled to serve on committees, participate in chapter activities and wear official pin. Section E A member of FCCLA shall be in good standing when the following conditions are met: 1. The member is affiliated with the local chapter, and 2. The local chapter has properly affiliated with the state association. Benefits to members include: 1. Running for office at district/state and national levels, A-31

39 2. Participation in competitive events at district/state and national levels, 3. Receiving publications from national and state level, and 4. Developing leadership skills for coping with life. Article XIV Staff of the Association Section A The board of directors may hire an executive director to manage the affairs of the association duties shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: 1. Direct the work of the association. 2. Advise the board of directors and SEC on matters of policy. 3. Keep permanent records of local district and state proceedings. 4. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. 5. Assist District Advisor and state officers in conducting the work of the association. 6. Assume major responsibilities for meetings of the association. 7. Prepare informational materials as necessary. 8. Maintain and promote membership. 9. Plan a budget for board approval and prepare all necessary fiscal reports. 10. Coordinate student officers and SEC activities. 11. Provide for leadership training. 12. Conduct state leadership conferences. 13. Coordinate public relations and business partnerships. 14. Maintain effective communication and interaction with teachers and students. 15. Function as a liaison between the state and national association. 16. Hire staff as appropriate to help manage the affairs of the association. Section B Duties and actions of the staff will not conflict with current ruling, intentions, or attitudes of the Board of Directors or the State Executive Council. Article XV Dues Fiscal Year Section A: National The National dues to FCCLA shall be determined by the national executive council, upon recommendation of the national board of directors, and subject to the approval of the voting delegates at an annual meeting. Section B: State The annual dues for chapter affiliation to the FCCLA shall be determined by the SEC upon recommendation of the board of directors, subject to the approval of a majority of the A-32

40 voting delegates representing local chapters. Affiliation must be completed no later than date set by SEC. Section C Local Dues for chapters shall be set by the local advisor. Section D Dues for additional state and national members may be paid until the date set by the SEC. Section E Fees may be charged for FCCLA district meetings, proficiency events and state conference. Section F The fiscal year shall be September 1 through August 31 in conjunction with the national organization s fiscal year. Article XVI Dissolution or Liquidation of Assets Section A Upon dissolution or liquidation of the state organization and after the discharge or satisfaction of all outstanding obligations and liabilities the remaining assets shall be used towards scholarships for individuals pursuing a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences in accordance with the purpose of the state organization, or the remaining assets shall be transferred to a qualified exempt organization within the meaning of section 501 (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of Article XVII Parliamentary Authority Section A: Parliamentary Procedure Robert s rule of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the business of the state organization in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws. Article XVIII Meetings Section A: State Meetings The time, place and style of the annual state conference of FCCLA shall be determined each year by the State Executive Council. Each year chapters shall be notified at least two months in advance of the time and place for the state conference. Section B Only members from affiliated chapters may attend the state conference. Each chapter is allowed to bring three (3) delegates for the first eight (8) to ten (10) members, and one (1) delegate for every ten (10) or portion of ten (10) thereafter. Chapters who affiliated before the October 31 st deadline are allowed one (1) extra delegate. Any variation in this quota A-33

41 shall be determined each year by the SEC. Chapters will be notified of any quota policy change at least thirty (30) days prior to the state conference. Section C Candidates for office, elected District and State Officers, person competing in proficiency events and those members who receive FCCLA or other scholarship awards shall be over and above the individual chapter s attendance quota. Section D Each affiliated chapter shall be allowed two (2) voting delegates at the state conference. Voting privilege shall also be extended to state officers over and above the two (2) delegates form each chapter. Section E: District Meetings The District Advisor shall determine the date and place of each district meeting and/or proficiency event. A committee composed of the District Advisor, State Officer (s) from that district, District Officer (s), shall plan the program and other designated person as deemed necessary. Section F The number in attendance at the district meeting shall be determined by the conditions in the district. A-34

42 Key Resources for New Advisors Starting a Chapter New Chapter Check list New Advisers Top 10 Questions FCCLA state adviser and Adviser-to-Adviser leaders Chapter Management and Operations Chapter Handbook The Essential Guide and Toolkit to FCCLA in the Classroom Middle Level Guide Public Relations Manual The Adviser and Teen Times FCCLA state adviser, Adviser-to-Adviser leaders, nearby chapters Chapter Programming At-a-Glance Chapter Handbook Dynamic leadership Implementing the National Family and Consumer Sciences Standards National program guides (see Publications Catalog for details) Free Resources for Affiliated Chapters Fax-on-demand, NFO TO GO (for index, request document #99999) FCCLA web site, At-a-Glance program overview (sent in Fall Chapter Mailing) Publications Catalog (sent in Fall Chapter Mailing) The Adviser (three issues per school year) Chapter mailings (three packets per school year) Teen Times (four issues per school year) Member Quest 2000 packet and video People and Events FCCLA State Advisor (find contact information at State Advisor-to-Advisor leaders State officers and their advisors National staff State in service sessions and other training workshops Adviser Training at selected A+ Conferences Newcomers Seminar at Cluster Meetings Advisor workshops at Cluster Meetings Advisor workshops at National Leadership Meeting A-35

43 TEACHER RESOURCES FCCLA Starter Kit Includes: FCCLA Chapter Handbook, CD-ROM Essential Guide and Tool Kit for Chapters, CD-ROM Families First National Program Power of One Workbook Information Sheet Program Logo Disk 10 Step One Activity Guides 10 Membership Brochures STAR Events Manual (Can be purchased from Nationals) Florida FCCLA Proficiency Events manual (Contact your local district advisor or state executive director) Websites: Florida FCCLA website National FCCLA website The National Website contains information on cluster and the national meetings, communications, FCCLA publications and merchandise, and affiliation forms. Ordering Information: FCCLA Lock Box operations Department P PO Box 995 Falls Church, VA A-36

44 It s you, the local chapter advisor, who really makes our FCCLA Florida Association go and grow! It is your Enthusiasm Positive Attitudes Love of Students Dedication and Willingness to Share that really builds chapters and provides exciting opportunities for young people to learn and develop. You as an advisor give members a chance to experience by encouraging them to join FCCLA. 1. A chance to attend well-planned monthly meetings. a. Inspiring Thought for the Day b. Experience the use of correct parliamentary procedure c. Participation in group singing, relaxers, program goals and chapter business d. Challenging programs 2. A chance to run for and possibly serve as a local, district, state, or national officer. a. Excitement of running b. Excitement of winning c. Growth through not winning d. Recognition e. Valuable leadership training 3. A chance to travel to: a. District meeting b. Proficiency Events Meeting c. State Leadership Meeting d. National Cluster Meeting e. National Leadership Meeting f. Leadership Development Workshops 4. A chance to work on and benefit from many projects and activities each year 5. A chance to participate in good, wholesome recreation: a. picnics b. skating c. field Trips d. dances e. banquets f. talent Shows g. member-parent Activities h. fund-raising Activities 6. A chance to get to know and understand many new people. 7. A chance to be a part of an outstanding youth organization with many worthwhile goals. 8. A chance to put more meaning into leisure-time activities by working on meaningful projects and goals 9. A chance to read the national FCCLA magazine, TEEN TIMES, and find out what other young people are doing throughout the state and nation. B-1

45 1. To the Chapter Show interest and enthusiasm in assuming responsibilities as a chapter advisor. Make Family, Career and Community Leaders of America an integral part of your class. Become familiar with your FCCLA organization. Help your chapter affiliate with the State and National Organizations. Assist the secretary in forwarding state and national dues to National Headquarters. The Direct Affiliation needs to be early in the school year to assure that the chapter will receive full member services provided by the State and National Associations. Final date for receiving dues from any chapter is March 1, so state convention quotas can be figured accurately, Provide leadership training for officers as needed. Help students organize the chapter and schedule regular meetings. Assist officers in performing their duties, remembering to let them do the work as you advise when needed. Help chapter members understand the responsibilities of members, officers, and committee members. Help the chapter plan a program of work, which includes a variety of programs, activities, and projects. Encourage the chapter to set up a plan for evaluation of their program of work. Make information concerning running for local, state, district, and national offices available to students in time for them to participate. Provide chaperones and supervision for chapter activities and functions. Inform members of scholarships and awards available. Help members to plan and accept group and individual experiences, which will contribute to the achievement of objectives. Correlate the program of work with units of work for family and consumer science classes. Guide the members in having democratic business-like chapter meetings held regularly throughout the year. Accept responsibility for: a. Consulting with the school official in determining procedures for handling the chapter s money. b. Helping members in handling all financial matters in a business-like way. c. Guiding members in choosing moneymaking activities, which provide learning experiences and effectively interpret the Family and Consumer Science program. Provide a place in Family and Consumer Science department for filing records, displaying and keeping materials for the chapter. Guide the officers in planning activities to make sure each member has a chance for personal development by participating in as many activities as possible. Establish a cooperative relationship if there are two chapter advisors. Assume responsibility for: a. Getting representatives to various district, state and national meetings and providing an opportunity for these representatives to share information gained with other members. b. Chaperoning representatives to district, state and national meetings. Encourage participation in district and state proficiency events. 2. To the District: Attend the district meetings. Work with your district advisors in planning district meetings. Have your chapter assume some responsibility at the district meetings. Arrange for transportation and chaperones to and from the district meetings. Encourage your students to participate in the district meetings and supervise their actions while at the meetings. BE RESPONSIBILE FOR YOUR GROUP AT ALL TIMES. Participate in District Proficiency events. 3. To the State Work with FCCLA Executive Director returning forms on time. Attend state level meetings. B-2

46 Encourage students to attend and participate in state meetings. CHAPERONE CHAPTER DELEGATION AT ALL TIMES. SEE THAT THEY FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE MEETING. Cooperate with the FCCLA Executive Director in carrying out activities at the state meetings. Support your state officer in his/her responsibilities. Encourage students to seek state offices, state scholarships, and state awards. 4. To the School and Community: See that administrators are kept informed on activities and developments of the chapter. Get the dates of FCCLA activities on the school calendar as soon as possible and explain and promote Family, Career and Community Leaders of America to guidance counselors and teachers. Keep the public informed parents, community, school administrators, school board members, and public officials. Support other school activities and community functions (fair, festivals, community days, etc.) Plan activities during National FCCLA Week that will publicize Family, Career and Community leaders of America within your school and community. Utilize advisory and parents groups for support and input into the chapter. 5. To Working with Others: Establishing rapport with others can be very important in obtaining support and cooperation for chapter activities. Do this by Inviting faculty members, chapter parents, advisory committee members, and others to attend chapter activities. Seeking their advice in matters related to their areas of expertise. Working with other school disciplines or organizations on jointly sponsored activities or projects that highlight the expertise of each group. Supporting joint efforts with other vocational student organizations, such as Career and Technical Education Week or a career day. 6. To Work with Students: Accept the point of view that the growth of members is more important than any activity or project of the organization. It may be better to have a less-than-perfect project and/or activity and let the students carry the responsibility. Remember it is unwise to overwork a few members who have demonstrated they can do good job in a leadership responsibility and neglect the others who may not have had an opportunity to try such responsibilities. A second and even a third opportunity may need to be given for members to try their wings 7. To Chapter Parents: Any adult who has something to offer youth some time to give and a willingness to share talents and experience can be a chapter parent. Chapter Parent need but one qualification to care about young people and their interest and concerns. Many chapters find chapter mothers and chapter fathers an important and valuable part of a well-organized group. If your chapter has not selected chapter parents, perhaps you would like to consider: What chapter parents can do to help your chapter function better? What kind of persons make good chapter parents. How chapter parents may be selected. How you can help them assume their role. Qualities of Chapter Parent: Is at ease with people (teenagers and adults.) Enjoys, understands, and is respected by teenagers and adults. Is willing to learn, explore, and reason things out with members. Is familiar with the community and is civic minded. Has time to devote to FCCLA activities and career and is willing to accept the responsibility. Contributions from Chapter Parents: Help to bring about a better understanding and interest in FCCLA in the total homemaking program. Help to interpret FCCLA to the community. Provide opportunities for the chapter advisor to have adult assistance when it is needed. Share responsibility for giving guidance to some FCCLA members and/or groups in carrying out activities. Work with a committee in carrying out a special responsibility such as: planning the year s program of work; planning, carrying out, and evaluating community projects; helping with B-3

47 money-raising projects; helping with state projects. Selection of the Chapter Parents: Chapter parents may be volunteers, may be appointed, or may be elected by chapter members, depending on interest of parents. Number selected may vary according to the interest of the community. Adults can help officers and members: Locate and uncover special interests, talents, and abilities of chapter members so they can grow by contributing to the group. Understand what will be expected of them in leadership before elections and assignments are made. Provide the information they need in order to carry out their responsibilities. Assume initiative and be creative in doing a job. Realize the importance of notifying someone in charge when they are unable to carryout their responsibilities consider getting someone else to take their place or exchange responsibilities with others. Understand the importance of learning how to be selective in the responsibilities they accept, recognizing their limitations of time, energy and ability, and therefore, when to say, No, I cannot do that, regardless of the glory and recognition that may be associated with the responsibility. Realize that sometimes the responsibilities they have assumed for a group may have to take precedence over their own personal wishes and desires. Gain experience in expressing thanks and appreciation and giving recognition to all who have made an activity possible. Realize that what they have a chance to learn in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America may prepare them to do a better job later as leaders and workers in the homes and communities in which they will live. Appreciate the importance of evaluating leadership they observe and experience in terms of quality of democratic procedures. prepared, with the aid of their teacheradvisor, to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of chapter work. Helpful points to remember in students evaluation of their class and chapter work are: Use checklists, discussions, open-ended sentences, brainstorming, and other methods. Which purposes have been accomplished through projects? How many members were involved in projects, in leadership roles, in personal growth? Has there been increase in enrollments of students in chapter and class, and why? In order to make plans for the following year, it is necessary for each teacher-advisor to review the strength and weaknesses of the past year s FCCLA projects and activities. Evaluating the program also helps the teacher-advisor to evaluate her effectiveness in the total program. 8. To the Chapter Evaluation: Evaluating chapter work is a responsibility, which lies with students as well as the teacher/advisor. Because students have been taught to evaluate through an understanding of the decision-making process of the Planning Process, they are B-4

48 New Teacher How To Begin 1. Consult FCCLA records in the FACS department (FCCLA Handbook files.) 2. Become familiar with the organization, its goals, and bylaws. 3. Consult officers and arrange to meet with them. 4. Meet the executive council and set goals for the chapter. Begin to brainstorm ideas for achieving them. 5. Study the yearbook, scrapbook, and other available materials. 6. Contact key people, such as: Principals and other administrative personnel. Chapter officers. Chapter parents. Vocational Director. State FCCLA Advisor. District advisors. 7. Contact other FCCLA advisors in nearby schools. 8. Prepare during pre-school planning by: Meeting with principal on rules and regulations of the organization. Talking with chapter parents and discussing how they can be of help to the organization. Inviting members that live near school to come by and work on the FCCLA files and bulletin boards. 9. Planning a good program of public relations. 10. Learning about your students and your community. 11. Keeping a notebook during meetings and jot down ideas for future programs. New Chapter How To Organize Visit state and national Websites at: Invite a neighboring chapter to come and present a program to students interested in forming a chapter. 2. Invite the state officer in the district and the district advisor to an organizational meeting. 3. Check the records in the FACS department file to see if FCCLA materials are available. 4. Write to the State FCCLA Advisor and ask for materials to start a new chapter. 5. Begin a file drawer of FCCLA materials. 6. Send state and national dues early in the school year, and then follow with additional dues later. 7. Contact key people to discuss FCCLA and what it has to offer students: -Administrative and supervisory staff in school and district -Students in your classes -Other FACS teachers 8. Set aside a corner of the FACS department for FCCLA materials and a bulletin board. Make use of bulletin boards throughout the school, if available. 9. Talk with the administration about the: -Organization of the chapter -Purpose of the chapter -Plans for a program of work B-5

49 -Time and place for meetings -School regulations for FCCLA activities -Plans for integrating FCCLA into the FACS classes 10. Try to get back issues of TEEN Times magazine for suggestions of projects and programs of work. 12. Write bylaws for your chapter. 13. Talk with teachers who have a chapter to ask for suggestions. 14. Encourage students to join. 15. Stress importance of attendance at executive and chapter meetings. B-6

50 Membership 1. Hold a membership promotion campaign. Consider: Having a membership social for students who are eligible to become members. Having a program portraying aims and activities of the organization. Getting key school leaders to join. Setting a dues deadline and planning something special for those who join before the deadline. Making membership special Present membership cards as part of a meeting. 2. Conduct orientation activities for new members that includes work with: The FCCLA purpose The official logo The creed The opening and closing ceremonies 3. Recognize outstanding FCCLA members through selection of Members of Month: Member of Year. Officers 1. Evaluate time and method for selection of officers. 2. Carry out workshops for officers, advisor, and local student FCCLA leaders. 3. Hold an executive council meeting before the regular chapter meeting to plan agenda. 4. Own at least one good parliamentary procedure reference. Insist that members learn rules and practice at all meetings. 5. Invite FFA parliamentary procedure team to demonstrate proper parliamentary procedures. Programs 1. Make tentative plans for chapter programs on a yearly basis. Plan a good balance of activities to include some self-improvement, service, and fun. 2. Maintain a chapter library that contains good program materials. 3. Provide opportunities for members to read TEEN TIMES, and other FCCLA publications. 4. Develop and use a program planning form. 5. Refer to current order form from FCCLA headquarters for audio-visuals and other materials that might enrich chapter activities. 6. Vary the types of programs. 7. Include a variety of program activities, such as: An area where students can talk, maybe write down their concerns. Special interest groups or concern sessions. Skits developed by members. Resource persons. (Try using parents as resource persons, as they have many talents.) Audio-visuals Field Trips Demonstrations Laboratory or work session Joint meetings with other groups Program swap with other groups Panels and symposiums Talent program (teachers, parents, other students, community leaders) Meetings 1. Schedule meetings at a time when most members can participate. 2. Encourage participation in chapter activities by all members and officers. 3. Give more students leadership responsibilities. 4. Encourage participation by all members in district and state activities. Publicity 1. Publicize chapter activities through: Newspapers Mobiles Posters Radio TV Buttons Name tags School announcements Flyers in each room Bulletin boards TEEN TIMES 2. Sponsor assembly on FCCLA activities. 3. Have an information booth located in a prominent place. 4. Prepare an information booth for local and state fairs, carnivals, etc. 5. Put TEEN TIMES copies in local offices of doctors, dentists, orthodontists. B-7

51 6. Involve administrators in special efforts to upgrade FCCLA image. 7. Plan more activities involving nonmembers. Projects 1. Hold concern sessions to begin planning projects. 2. Broaden existing projects to make them more extensive and worthwhile. 3. Involve whole school in a project. 4. Use the planning process in planning and carrying out chapter project. 5. Plan personal growth projects using Power of One. Social Activities 1. Plan some social activities that include persons other than members. Examples: Father-Daughter activities Brother- Sister activity Family activity A cookout, fish fry, barbecue, or athletic event. (to include Board of Education, faculty, other organization, parents.) 2. Limit number of social activities, but keep quality high. Money-Making Projects Walk-a-thon Fashion Show for boys and men, children, elderly Wish list (service seller) Booth at County Fair Auction Bazaar Sale of cookbooks, stationery, candy, helium balloons, candles, cleaning supplies, emergency flares, etc. Service Project 1. Include at least one service project in yearly plans. 2. Service projects might include: Maintaining a clothes closet for needy persons. Serving as tutors for children or as teacher s aide Adopt A Grandparent Conducting a story-time for children (either in library or FACS) Have learning sessions : Members might help the elderly, handicapped or children with crafts or arrange for some person to teach a craft to a small group. Seat belt safety. 3. Activities for special groups, such as children, elderly, and handicapped might include: Having parties on special occasions. Sending cards. Sponsoring a meal or banquet. Providing dial-a-day telephone service (call a particular person each day to check on them.) Writing letters. Reading to, or just visiting with them. Sending fruit or goody baskets. B-8

52 Each individual has his or her own style of leadership. The secret to effective management is to design a style which meets the needs of the members and is comfortable to you as an advisor. The following self-quiz can assist you in defining your leadership style. For each of the paired comparison statements circle the one you agree with MORE. 1. a. Our FCCLA chapter has formal rules for its organization. b. Chapter members follow general guidelines modified at times to meet members needs. 2. a. Our chapter stresses a project-a-month. b. Our chapter works on in-depth projects; sets time, as project requires. 3. a. We try to stress state and national projects. b. We work on projects that grow out of local concern. 4. a. As an advisor, I plan each meeting. b. As an advisor, I act as a resource for chapter leaders at each meeting. 5. a. We motivate members only through competition. b. Members are motivated by self-improvement and personal involvement. 6. a. We encourage officer led business meetings, strict adherence to parliamentary procedure, rituals and guest speakers each month. b. We encourage exploration, understanding, and involvement of all members through a variety of resources. 7. a. We provide leadership training only for those elected as officers. b. We provide leadership training for all members. 8. a. We plan our meetings at a set time each week or month. b. We have meetings and activities when there is a need or interest. 9. a. We plan only one chapter project a year. b. Members plan as many projects as they and the advisor can effectively manage. 10. a. Each member works on the chapter project. b. Members work on activities that interest them. Well, how did you do? I f you had 8 or more b s circled, then your chapter is member-centered. Seven or less b s circled, then your chapter is more advisor directed. B-9

53 1. LACK OF MEMBER PARTICIPATION Some members do not participate. Members participate only in fun activities. CAUSES: Members may not understand objectives. Members may feel insecure. More aggressive members may not give them an opportunity to participate. Members may not be interested in program or activity. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Member participation in setting objectives and in planning programs and activities. Size up the roles now being played by individuals and the roles they are capable of playing. Try to let each individual serve in a role that will be a successful challenge. Teach members how to perform the role or assignment if they do not know how. Provide opportunity for younger, inexperienced members to serve on a committee where they can gain experience before giving a big assignment. Promote a friendly, helpful group spirit where no one laughs at or ridicules a person who goofs. Keep lines of communication open. Develop group standards of everyone participates. 2. THE FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY Some members do not accept responsibility. Officers of the group do not fulfill responsibility. Leaders do not seem interested in the group. CAUSES: Members or leaders may feel insecure. Members or leaders may have other things to do that are more important to them. Members or leaders may not know what is expected of them. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Make sure that leaders and members understand what is expected when they are asked to serve. Help members or leaders understand the importance of their assignments. Try to match assignments with members abilities so they can succeed. Give recognition and thanks for work done. Strive to set a group standard of faithfully fulfilling responsibilities. 3. MAINTAING SATISFACTORY MEMBERSHIP The group is too small. Members are dropping out. It is difficult to attract new members. CAUSES: Some people may not know about the group, what it does, who may belong, how to join. Present members may be cliquish and do not welcome prospective members. The program may not be of interest to present or prospective members. Some members may not have a way to get to meetings. Other groups may have more attractive programs. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Strive to improve atmosphere make it warmer, more friendly. Make a list of prospective members and extend friendly, personal invitations. Invite prospects to go to a meeting with a current member. Make sure that present and prospective members understand the purposes of the group. Involve members in planning a program attractive to them. Give members responsibilities so they will have role in the organization and are really important to the group. Give them recognition for what they do. Make them feel liked and wanted. Publicize the program and activities. Integrate into the classroom to eliminate transportation problems. 4. POOR STANDARDS OF OPERATION Meetings are disorderly. Members do not attend regularly. Members may not know what is right or expected. Group may have fallen into bad habits. B-10

54 SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Discuss problems with members. What do they want? What kind of a group do they want to be? Encourage members to state their expectations. Hold training school for members, leaders, officers, if increased knowledge or skill are needed in such areas as parliamentary procedure, manners, etc. Integrate into the classroom. 5. THERE IS A LACK OF HUMAN RELATION SKILLS There is bickering and jealousy between members. Members do not know how to discuss problems with leaders. CAUSES: Individuals may not understand their own and others motivations. Individuals may not understand how important to their success and happiness is the development of their human relation skills. Individuals have not learned to distinguish between personalities. Individuals may feel insecure and, therefore, are excessively shy or aggressive. SUGGESTED SOULTIONS: Discuss the basic motivations of people, why they act the way they do, adjustments to blocks and frustrations. Discuss what one can do to help the other person feel wanted, secure, and important. Encourage members to individually practice helping others feel wanted and needed. Work to develop mutual understanding and trust between members and leaders. 6. LACK OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT The chapter lacks parental support. The chapter lacks support from administration, community groups and businesses. CAUSES: The chapter may not have undertaken programs recognized as worthwhile by parents and community. The chapter may not have informed parents and other people about worthwhile projects. The community may not be aware of the needs of the chapter. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Study the program and the community to determine the services the group might render. Have programs for parents and others to acquaint them with the accomplishments of the group. Make use of newspapers, radio, TV, or other media to publicize the activities. Discuss chapter needs with the adult community leaders and enlist their support. 7. THE CHAPTER LACKS MONEY WITH WHICH TO OPERATE Chapter may have more expensive ideas than it is willing to finance. Chapter may have planned programs that require funds without planning moneyraising activities. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS: Prepare a budget at the time the program is developed. Plan for money- raising activities as a part of the program. Schedule money-raising activities ahead of expenditures so programs can be revised if necessary. Sell tickets in advance if admissions are to charge. This will ensure financial success and is an excellent means of advertising. Select fund-raising projects that can be group-building projects. B-11

55 It is often necessary for students to attend activities related to FCCLA. Student conduct at these activities is a prime concern of FCCLA Advisors. These sample guidelines may be useful in setting up a code of conduct for your students One-Day Activity Student Responsibilities 1. Be prompt and prepared for all activities. 2. Attend all activities and sessions to which assigned. 3. Keep your chapter advisor/chaperone informed of your activities and whereabouts at all times. 4. Adhere to dress code at all times. 5. Wear identification badge at all times. 6. Do not possess alcoholic beverages or narcotics in any form. 7. Remember that you are representing FCCLA, your school, and your family at all times. VIOLATING ANY OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION I have read and fully understand the above ONE-DAY ACTIVITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES and agree to comply with them. Date Student s Signature B-12

56 Overnight Activity Student Responsibilities* 1. Be financially prepared for all possibilities. 2. Swim only with certified lifeguard. 3. Keep your chapter advisor/chaperone informed of your activities and whereabouts at all times. 4. Be prompt and prepared for all activities. 5. Spend your nights after curfew in your assigned hotel room. 6. Maintain quiet in your assigned hotel room after curfew. 7. Attend all general sessions and activities assigned. 8. Wear your identification badge at all times. 9. Adhere to dress code at all times. 10. Follow all conference rules established by FCCLA advisors. 11. DO NOT posses alcoholic beverages or narcotics in any form. 12. DO NOT leave designated facility except for authorized event unless written permission is in the possession of the chapter advisor/chaperone. 13. DO NOT DEFACE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Damage to any property or furnishing in the hotel rooms must be paid by the person who is responsible. VIOLATING ANY OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE YOUR BEING SENT HOME AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE I have read and fully understand the above RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS ATTENDING OVERNIGHT FCCLA activities and agree to comply with them. Furthermore, I am aware of the consequences that will result from violation of any of the above responsibilities. Date Student s Signature I approve that attend (Student s Name) (Name of FCCLA Activity) in at (City) (State) (Site) On (Dates) Parent/Guardian Signature Date B-13

57 CHAPTER MANAGEMENT QUIZ For each of the paired comparison statements a and b- listed below, circle the ONE that best describes your chapter s usual performance. 1. a. Our FCCLA Chapter has formal rules for its organization. b. We follow general organizational guidelines but change at times to meet members needs. 2. a. Our chapter stresses a project-a-month. b. Our chapter works on activities without regard to time. 3. a. Our Executive Council/Committee and advisor plan our chapter Program of Work. b. We use the Planning process to help us decide on activities and projects for our Program of Work. 4. a. We try to stress state and national projects. b. We work on projects that grow out of the Planning Process. 5. a. Our advisor plans each meeting. b. Our advisor acts as a resource for chapter officers and leaders at each meeting. 6. a. We motivate members through competition. b. Members are motivated by their goals for self-improvement and personal involvement. 7. a. We encourage traditional rituals and guest speakers for each month. b. We encourage exploration, discussions, and involvement in a variety of ways. 8. a. We provide leadership training for elected officers. b. We provide leadership training for all members and officers. 9. a. We plan one chapter project a year. b. Members plan as many projects as they feel are needed to meet chapter goals. 10.a. We set our meetings at a regular time and day. b. We have meetings when there is a need or interest. 11. a. Every member works on chapter activities and projects. b. Members work on all activities that challenge and interest them. 12. a. Our officers and advisor (s) make most decisions about chapter business. b. Members make decisions about chapter affairs at regular business meetings. TOTALS Number of a s circled Number of b s circled If you circled 7 or more a s, your chapter is more prescriptive, that is, advisor and officer directed. If you have 7 or more b s, your chapter is more member-centered, that is, member preferences direct most chapter decisions. If you circled 6 a s and 6 b s, your chapter is a balance of prescriptive and member-centered operation. C-1

58 THE ABC S OF CHAPTER MANAGEMENT Advisors, Administration and Alumni along with your chapter members form a winning team. Brainstorming is the key to coming up with great chapter ideas. Community Involvement will promote your chapter s image beyond the school. Decisions using The Planning Process will give your chapter members pride in their projects. Evaluate every chapter activity so you can repeat successes. Fund raising activities are a must to help finance chapter activities. Goals and guidelines provide the main frame structure for every activity. History and Traditions of FCCLA should be used throughout the year. Innovation is the foundation for new and creative ways to boast the family and consumer sciences program. Jobs always need to be done so form committees early. Kick off your activities with enthusiasm. Learn to listen to the needs of your chapter members. Member involvement is essential to a well-managed chapter. Newsletters published on a monthly basis will help keep members informed. Optimistic outlooks can keep your sanity when things seem to pile up. Program of Work gives your chapter direction. Quality programs will give your chapter image a boost. Record keeping is essential for the well-managed chapter. Satisfaction in-group activities will keep your chapter members interest. Time Management is the ability to find deadlines before you miss them. Understand your state and national organization. Vision provides the direction you and your members want your chapter to take. Worthwhile efforts of your chapter members should always be recognized. Xerox machines will become your best friend to help you keep your act together. Youth-Centered Leadership is what FCCLA is all about. Zeal and zest can provide the sense of humor you need at the end of a long day. C-2

59 FCCLA: AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CURRICULUM When organizing a chapter, you will need to decide which chapter type to affiliate. Chapters emphasize Family and Science education and preparation for related occupations. In schools, which offer, Family and Consumer Science could affiliate one comprehensive chapter and one occupational chapter, or you could affiliate a combined chapter. In schools of grade 9-12, you could affiliate all your ninth grade students in a junior high chapter, or you may choose to affiliate one senior high chapter. Once you have affiliated your chapter, developing a chapter constitution is necessary before chapter business can be conducted. It is based on the state constitution since the two organizations are both part of the same national organization. The chapter constitution lists the officers and their responsibilities, dues, time of meeting, etc. It serves as a guide for chapter business and lists guidelines to avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations. See State Information Section for a copy of the Florida Family, Career and Community Leaders Constitution. FCCLA was established to expand Family and Consumer Science education experiences and provide the opportunities for students beyond the classroom. Chapters have strengthened their relationships to the Family and Consumer Science curriculum by interrelating projects and activities as part of classroom learnings. There are several advantages to relating chapter activities to the curriculum. Chapter planning involves students in both the learning and teaching process. Administrative support increases when chapter activities are viewed as a part of instruction (that contributes to the overall educational system) Motivation and commitment are stronger when students are given the responsibility to help plan and manage chapter activities. Teachers and students see more value in participating in activities where they can develop new skills or learnings based on their own needs and family and community concerns. The Florida Association recognizes the value of the connection between chapter activities and curriculum; therefore, the intended outcomes and student performance standards for Family and Consumer Science courses contain a leadership component. FCCLA activities are identified as the means for meeting this component. Chapters are encouraged to integrate FCCLA into the Family and Consumer Science program. Integrating FCCLA Into The Family and Consumer Science Program IN-CLASS vs. OUT-OF-CLASS FCCLA chapters are very effective tools for teaching leadership development, inside or outside the classroom structure. The goal of each chapter, regardless of chapter structure, is to reach as many students as possible. Anyone who has taken or is taking a course in Family and Consumer Science and it s related occupations is eligible for membership in a FCCLA chapter. Available time slots for chapter meetings include: Activity period Before school Lunch period After school As part of daily class lesson During class once a week, once a month On weekend In the evening Before establishing time slots for meetings, evaluate the ways in which chapter meetings can meet the needs and interest of each member and make a valuable contribution to the total Family and Consumer Science program. The following other factors should also be considered: The relationship of class to chapter learning experiences, extra curricular commitments of current and potential members, and the number of eligible members with after school and/or weekend jobs. C-3

60 Comparison of in-class and Out-of-Class Chapters In-class Chapter Out-of-Class Chapter MEMBERSHIP Students enrolled in consumer homemaking classes or home economics related occupations programs who pay national, state district and local dues to affiliate. Provisions can be made for students not enrolled in class who want to be members to meet at another time or tie into an in-class chapter. Combination of students presently enrolled in home economics classes and students not currently enrolled who pay national, state, district and local dues to affiliate. LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE Each class has its own set of leaders Leaders from each class serve on an executive council Citywide coordinating councils may be necessary for larger school districts Leaders are elected from the total chapter membership Elected leaders form an executive council Citywide coordinating councils may be necessary for larger school activities MEETINGS Occur during class time Occur outside of class Committees meet during class time or at other arranged times. Committees may meet during individual classes or at prearranged times Executive councils meet with advisers during class time, activity period or other arranged times Chapter leaders arrange special meetings with adviser to plan and coordinate activities ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES Majority of planning and action occurs in class with outside resources brought into class settings Most action occurs before or after school, during activity periods, lunch periods, or on weekends May involve some school and community action on weekends, before or after school or during activity periods Chapter action regularly extends into the school and community May use some class time to work on projects, especially those related to classroom learning ADVANTAGES Assures relationship of chapter activities to curriculum Allows opportunities to relate chapter activities to curriculum Enables students to be involved in projects that extend beyond the curriculum Provides enrichment experiences for students who could not schedule a home economics class Eliminates conflicts with transportation scheduling and after-school jobs Enables members not enrolled in class to participate Enhances informal communication between student and teacher/adviser in the classroom setting Only dues-paying members are participating Breaks down potentially large chapters into manageable working units Helps make the class youth-centered rather than advisercentered More scheduling flexibility Members have the opportunity to know more students not currently enrolled in home economics. Allows more members opportunities assume leadership roles and to become involved Usually more students participate than in out-of-class chapters C-4

61 MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT Members are the most important ingredient in any chapter, and member participation is the most important ingredient in good chapter management. Membership in FCCLA is open to any student who is taking, or has taken, a course in Family and Consumer Science. Membership in an FCCLA chapter becomes official when a student pays national, state and chapter dues. Types of membership There are three types of membership available in the Florida Association of FCCLA (see state Constitution Article V). 1. Active Membership May be held by students enrolled in Family and Consumer science grades Active members shall be eligible to hold office, to enter competitive events, to make motions, and to vote. Students must pay national and state dues to be active members. 2. Honorary Membership May be conferred upon individuals who have helped advance the Family and Consumer Science program or have rendered outstanding service to the state organization. Individuals and chapters may nominate people for this distinction (See State Information Section for description). Local chapters may choose to have their own system for recognizing honorary members (See Section History and Traditions). Honorary membership is a lifetime honor and membership. 3. Alumni Members This is a new membership category in the Florida Association. Past chapter members, community leaders, school administrators, and faculty members may become alumni members. Chapters are encouraged to involve alumni as an added resource for charter activities, and projects, (Refer to State Information for more details and application.) Benefits of FCCLA Membership FCCLA experiences help members: 1. Understand themselves and how they relate 2. Improve home and family life 3. Prepare for community living as a responsible citizen 4. Select a job or career 5. Increase employable skills such as confidence and poise 6. Gain experience in adjusting to everyday living 7. Learn to identify and solve problems 8. Develop interests 9. Become leaders FCCLA provides learning experiences which help members develop attitudes and acquire knowledge and skills that are essential for success in both personal and professional life. As an integral part of the Family and Consumer Science program, FCCLA contributes to both in-class instruction and activities beyond the regular school day. Learning by Doing, hands-on experience, and involving the students in every phase of planning, conducting, and evaluating activities lead to leadership development and career development. As FCCLA members develop new skills, they are given the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned by participating in competitive events at several levels. Competition promotes self-confidence and pride, while preparing students for future jobs and family roles. C-5

62 Ways to Increase Membership 1. Present a recruitment program to sixth-grade students during pre-enrollment and plan an orientation program for them at the beginning of school. 2. Write a letter to parents informing them that FCCLA is an integral part of family and Consumer Science. 3. Hand out leaflets promoting Family and Consumer Science and FCCLA. 4. Encourage all potential members to come to the first meeting and offer a few door prizes for paid members. 5. Use the first few days of school to inform all classes about FCCLA and what they can expect for their membership money. 6. Sponsor walks-a-thons for March of Dimes, Cystic Fibrosis, or other worthy charities. 7. Sponsor a chapter fund-raising project. After an individual has sold a designed amount, the individual s dues will be paid by the chapter. 8. Involve all members when designating responsibilities in all FCCLA activities. 9. Give awards and recognition at Awards Day or at FCCLA banquets. 10. Salute FCCLA member each month 11. Make a film or slides of FCCLA activities throughout the year and show to the classes at the beginning of the next year. This will give a quick overview of similar activities that can take place in FCCLA current year. 12. Allow students to pay dues on the installment plan 13. Chapter activities should include topics that appeal to both males and females. 14. Sponsor a group-faculty athletic event. 15. Give each member a calendar of activities planned for the entire year. 16. Use THE PLANNING PROCESS in classes to help determine programs, projects, and activities for the coming year. 17. Enter the school competitions, such as homecoming decorations, door decoration contests, and other similar events. 18. Promote FCCLA as the best NUMBER ONE 19. Plan chapter activities early in the year and include fun as well as educational projects and programs. C-6

63 HOW TO AFFILIATE Middle school affiliation: A middle school can choose either of 2 ways to affiliate FACS students. 1. Pilot Program: Advisors can affiliate chapters for a flat rate fee. This guarantees any student, no matter when during the school year the student takes a FACS class, the student is considered an affiliate member. After the flat fee is paid, all the advisor needs to do is send in a new list of students at the beginning of the new class. 2. Comprehensive: Students had to have been enrolled in a FACS class-either past enrollment or currently enrolled. High School affiliation: Comprehensive affiliation: students who have been or are enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science course. These students compete in events as Senior division participants only. Occupational affiliation: students who are enrolled in a school-to-work based program (ie: Childcare, Food Service, Fashion Production). These students compete in events as Occupational division participants only. Please note: Once a student is enrolled as a specific affiliation (ie: comprehensive OR occupational), that is the category in which they compete in, they may not change affiliations. Affiliations can now be done on line at C-7

64 FCCLA Online Affiliation Go to It s Easy Will need chapter ID number After the chapter information is submitted, a copy of the roster will be sent to the user s address for verification and further instructions Send one copy of the roster and affiliation verification to your District Advisor The check for dues must be mailed to the lockbox address in Falls Church, VA within four weeks of the online action If the check is not received within four weeks, the information and roster will be cancelled and data will need to be reentered Call National Headquarters if help is needed with Online affiliation At C-8

65 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Member Affiliation Form 1. Please send one copy to the National Office and one copy to the State Office with 2 copies of your member lists and your payment. Retain the a copy and one member list for your Chapter records. 2. Chapter ID Number District County Name of Chapter Name of School Address - City State Zip Ext Telephone # ( ) - Fax # ( ) - 3. Intra-curricular Chapter? Yes No 4. School Location: Urban Suburban Small Town Rural 5. Check your school type: 6 Elementary 4 Middle School 1 Jr High/Intermediate 3 Combined Jr/Sr High 2 Senior High 5 Other (Voc. School, etc.) 6. # of Males # of Females Total for this payment Total #YTD 7. Race/ National Origin (optional). Enter number of members for this payment below: # Caucasian # African American # Asian # Hispanic # Native-American # Others 8. Mr./Mrs./Ms. Advisor First Name M.I. Advisor Last Name - City State Zip Ext. _( ) Telephone # (include area code) Best time of day to contact Years as Advisor 11. My Address is 12. The additional advisors for this chapter are (list home addresses on separate sheet): 13. Dues: Both state and national dues must be paid for each member. Overpayment of $10.00 or less will not be refunded. No substitution of names. Which dues payment of the school year? 1st 2nd 3rd or more NATIONAL DUES RATE AMOUNT Members 1 to 9 members Minimum =$ _63.00 Additional Members X 7.00 each =$ Advisor Contribution X 7.00 each =$ STATE DUES Members X 5.00 each =$ Advisor Contribution X 5.00 each =$ Method of Payment Check # Total =$ Credit Card # Exp. Date Each member s dues includes $3.50 for a one-year subscription to Teen Times magazine. Nonmember subscriptions to Teen Times are $ Chapter Advisor Date Chapter President Date President s Home Address City State Zip TO RECEIVE FULL SERVICES INCLUDING THE JAN/FEB ISSUE OF TEEN TIMES. AFFILIATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS BY DEC 2. AFFILIATIONS WILL ONLY BE PROCESSED WHEN RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT. C-9

66 Instructions for Completing Form Complete this form with blue or black ink. ABOUT THE CHAPTER 1. LISTING OF MEMBERS Please attach 2 typed or computer-generated lists of member names in alphabetical order by last name. Also indicate each member s grade number (i.e. Senior= 12, Junior= 11), male or female, and select either comprehensive or occupational. If left blank or incorrect, student will be designated as comprehensive. 2. CHAPTHER DATA Check data for accuracy if the chapter information is preprinted in the lower right-hand corner of the form. Complete the chapter name, school name, address, city, state, zip code and zip code extension, telephone number and fax number on the appropriate lines. A chapter identification number will appear on preprinted forms. A new chapter will be assigned a number when its affiliation is received at national headquarters. Please use the chapter identification number when contacting national headquarters. 3. CO-CURRICULAR Indicate if your chapter is co-curricular (A program that integrates FCCLA chapter activities into the family and consumer sciences classroom program of study) by marking the appropriate box. 4. POPULATION INFORMATION Which population best describes the location of your school? Urban (Over 100,000), Suburban (15,000 to 100,000), Small town (15,000 to 75,000) or Rural (under 15,000) 5. SCHOOL TYPE Check the category that best describes your school. 6. CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP Complete the number of males, females and total members included in this payment. Also give the total number of members affiliated for the year-to-date. Do not include advisor in counts. 7. RACE/NATIONAL ORIGIN (optional) Please complete with the number of members in this payment for each category. This demographic information will be used to determine if we are meeting the program and service needs for all members. ABOUT THE ADVISOR 8. CHAPTER ADVISOR If the adviser s name is different than the preprinted adviser name, line through the former adviser s name and complete with the new information. If using a blank form, complete all the school and adviser information. 9. CONTACT ADVISER Please let us know what time of the school day is best to contact you. 10. YEARS AS ADVISER Complete the boxes with the total number of years you have been a chapter adviser. This information will be used to determine the years of service awards. 11. INTERNET ADDRESS Please provide, if available. 12. ADDITIONAL ADVISERS List additional advisers names. You may include their addresses on a separate sheet of paper. DUES CALCULATION 13. Dues Indicate the payment for the school year. THE MINIMUM NATIONAL DUES PAYMENT FOR CHAPTERS OF ONE TO NINE MEMBERS IS $ Give the number of additional members, amount of national and state dues, national and state adviser contributions and other chapter fees (if applicable) included in this payment. Both state and national dues must be paid for each member and there are no substitutions of names. Please mark method of payment. Chapters from direct affiliation states (payment is mailed to the national lock box address) may select VISA or Mastercard. 14. Have the chapter adviser and chapter president sign and date the completed form. Please include your chapter president s home address. This information will be used by state associations wishing to communicate directly with the chapter presidents. Keep one copy of this form and forward two (national and state) copies with your check or credit card information (direct affiliation states only) to the computer-printed address shown in the front upper right-hand corner of this form. Early dues payment helps assure that your members receive a full year of services from state and national associations. Members participating in national STAR Events, Power of One or Member Quest 2000 must affiliate by March 1 (Postmark Date). Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., Lock Box Ooperations, Dept. D., P.O. Box 995, Falls Church, VA (703) Address: members@fcclainc.org Website address fcclainc.org C-10

67 Sample promotional cards* that can be printed on both sides and distributed to prospective members. Sample Letter of Membership Recruitment: Dear (student s name): Welcome to High School. We are delighted you enrolled in a vocational home economics course and are looking forward to working with you during the school year. Now that you have embarked on a new learning experience, you will be eligible to participate in a wide variety of activities that will help you relate Family and Consumer Science to your personal and career goals. One way in which you can add excitement to your academic experiences at high school is by participating in FCCLA. This is a national student organization for Family and Consumer Science students that offers you a unique opportunity to develop your personal, leadership, citizenship, and occupational skills as part of the Family and Consumer Science instructional program. The experiences offered through FCCLA are geared to help you develop a positive image and will better prepare you for personal, family and community living. H E L P U S G R O W ere s how very member earns articipates and finds nusual atisfaction ained from egular membership in ur organization on t you join today? Membership dues are. This small investment provides you with the opportunity to becoming involved in various activities at the chapter, sub-district, state, and national levels. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon and would like to invite you to attend our next chapter meeting on (time/date) at (room/place). Or call (Chapter President) at (phone no.) for more information. Sincerely, We meet on at o clock at Our organization purpose is Activities include: Your Advisor s Name Your Advisor s Title Your name Your title BE A PART OF THE ACTION BE A PART OF THE ACTION! Join with others concerned about energy conservation, careers, parenthood, child abuse, changing roles of family members, elderly persons, nutrition, consumerism, community service, and who you are! Join FCCLA and be a part of the action in a state and national organization of over one-half million students. Ask your Family and Consumer Science teac\her about becoming a member of FCCLA. C-11

68 Working Through Committee Action Carrying out chapter planning through committee allows all chapter members to get involved. Almost every project or event adopted by a chapter needs an active committee to steer it along. The number of committees will depend on a chapter s size and scope of activities. Chapter committees do much of the thinking, planning, organizing, evaluating, and actual work of the chapter. Committee planning saves much time on details at chapter meetings. Committees also give every member an opportunity to assume responsibilities. Involving new members in committee work is a good way of helping them feel part of the group. Committee chairmen may be appointed or elected or may volunteer. Appointing chairmen allows officers to select persons based on their qualifications for a particular job but also may exclude giving leadership responsibilities to new or lesser known members. There are three types of committees: 1. Standing Committees work throughout the year. 2. Special Committees assume temporary tasks. 3. Sub-Committees may be formed to help a committee with a large task by sharing the work. The next section describes some suggested committees for your chapter. Suggested Committees and Functions MEMBERSHIP Stimulates interest in joining FCCLA Conducts membership drives and activities in the spring for the next school year. Processes awarding of honorary membership Chaired by the President-elect. FINANCE Prepares a tentative budget for chapter consideration. Processes the spending of chapter money for projects and activities Suggests money-making activities Chaired by the Treasurer PROGRAM OF WORK Uses the planning process to plan and coordinate the chapter s yearly program of work with the Projects Committee. Suggests possible programs of interest for the chapter meetings. Chaired by the Vice-president of Program of Work. Plans and prepares the Honor Roll PROJECTS Plans and coordinates school and community projects and activities. Suggests worthwhile projects appropriate for chapter to undertake. Stimulates interest and contributions to the state Scholarship Fund. Promotes chapter participation in the state Community Involvement Award program. Chaired by the Vice-president of Projects. PUBLIC RELATIONS Publicizes chapter meetings and activities through articles, announcements, etc. Interprets the FCCLA program to the chapter, school, and community. Coordinates chapter activities during FCCLA week Chaired by the Vice-president of Public Relations ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM Encourages and assists members in personal growth experiences. Recognizes members for growth achievement. Chaired by the Vice-president of Achievement Programs. RECREATION Plans and coordinates chapter and social events Leads and encourages participation in chapter relaxers. Chaired by the Vice-president of Recreation. C-12

69 Membership Participation Checklist (Member s Name) Would you like to: Present Thought for the day? Present demonstration? set up displays? arrange for speakers? be in skits, plays, TV shows, radio programs, or panel discussions? help in ceremonies? interview people? lead in recreational activities? be a hostess? participate as a vocalist, pianist? plan refreshments and maybe prepare? plan decorations and maybe decorate? lead group discussions? write script for programs? help plan program of work? help work out the chapter finances? other? Your talents are: singing drawing typing public speaking creative writing dramatics playing a musical instrument; if so list: Other Note: The following is for the Executive Council to consider. Give preference of the committee on which you would like to work this year: first, second, third, and fourth choice. 1. Program of Work 8. Bylaws 2. Individual Project 9. Recreation 3. Membership 10. Scholarship 4. Finance 11.Room Arrangements 5. State Project 12. Initiation 6. National Project 13. Other 7. Chapter Projects C-13

70 Suggested FCCLA Point System #1 An effective method of encouraging membership involvement is the use of a point system. By earning a predetermined number of points, members could be awarded a trip to State Leadership Conference, National Conference, a dinner at a nice restaurant, etc. The point system can be an incentive to members once it is established. Each chapter will need to devise a point system to meet the individual needs of its members. Following are some suggestions on how to begin: 1. Points are assigned to all activities and responsibilities. 2. Sign-up sheets are posted for items such as bringing refreshments for meetings, establishing schedules for activities, and volunteering for committees and activities. 3. Sign up sheets are posted with the point value on 8 1/2 x 11 paper so that it can be taken down and will fit into the secretary s record book. 4. Chapter secretary is responsible for posting points from sign-up sheet to her record book and to wall poster. 5. At each activity members must sign-in. 6. No points are recorded for members who do not sign up or sign in. 7. A points committee decides the value of activities. 8. Students should be thoroughly briefed on this system before using. Name July Aug. Sept. Oct Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June Attendance Regular Meetings (1) Executive meetings (1) Committee meetings (1) New members meeting (5) District meeting (5) Community service C-14

71 July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. April May June Fundraisers *Examples of projects: Habitat for Humanity Canned Food Drives March of Dimes Salvation Army C-15

72 Suggested FCCLA Membership Structure # 2 Two levels of membership are available in our FCCLA: RED Membership: This type of membership is FREE!! It is an available to those students enrolled in the Family and Consumer Sciences classes in either first or second semester during the school year. As a member of the class, membership is automatic. Each class period will form a club and operate with four basic officers: president, secretary, social chairman and historian. ** Class members will be involved in a variety of activities and projects that integrate FCCLA into the class curriculum. Club meetings will be held periodically during class to meet the needs of each class club. RED members can upgrade their membership to the next level- GOLD. GOLD Membership: Students who are not enrolled in a FACS class during the current school year but would like to be involved gaining valuable leadership skills may join FCCLA as a GOLD member. Dues are for the year and include a club T-shirt, membership card and pin and a subscription to TEEN TIMES, the national magazine for FCCLA members. These members are also eligible to participate in activities at the district, state and national levels. Meetings are held monthly either before or after school. ** District officers available are: chairperson, secretary, historian and reporter. Information on these responsibilities are included in this packet. CLASS CLUB (Red Members) FCCLA CHAPTER (Red & Gold Members) DISTRICT IX (REGION 5- - SOUTH FLORIDA REGION) FLORIDA FCCLA (App. 6,244 Members) FCCLA 53 state and territories associations 220,045 members C-16

73 Chapter Member Self-Evaluation The FCCLA program is designed to help you grow in many ways. Sometimes it is helpful to look back and check up on yourself to find out how you re doing. This selfevaluation can give you reasons to give yourself a pat on the back for jobs well done and it can also remind you of other things to do to keep growing. On the line after each item write your comment about the statement: for example, yes (I did), no (I didn t), sometimes (I did), or can do more (or better), didn t have an opportunity (to do that), etc. After you write (or think of) your answers, go back over the list. Put a plus sign (+) in front of the items you think you did well, or at least O.K., and put a star (*) in front of those items you want to improve. Remember you are moving onward Toward New Horizons in FCCLA. 1. I pay my dues on time 2. I attend most chapter meetings 3. I try to learn more about FCCLA and how our chapter functions by using the chapter yearbook (or calendar of activities), reading Teen Times and other publications and talking with other members and our advisor. 4. I try to live up to my FCCLA commitments. 5. I volunteer to do jobs for the chapter. 6. I complete my committee assignments promptly. 7. I participate in our chapter planning sessions. 8. I contribute ideas for the program of work. 9. I support and cooperate with our officers and try to help build a strong chapter spirit. 10. I consult and cooperate with chapter parent/sponsors and advisors. 11. I participate in these chapter activities: Programs: Business Meetings: Recreation and Socials: Leadership Training: Public Relations Activities/Events: Community Service: Money Raising Projects: 12. I participate in these state and national projects and events: 13. I am working toward becoming a better member of: My Home My Chapter My School My Community C-17

74 Chapter of FFCLA PARTICIPATION POINTS GOLD MEMBERS The following point system will be used to record member involvement and to help determine participation in the annual State Leadership Conference. Special recognition will be awarded to those members who demonstrate a high level of activity during the year. Activity Points a. Candidate for chapter officer 2 b. Serving as chapter officer 5 c. Attending Executive Board meeting 5 d. Attending chapter meeting 5 e. Special projects/committee work In school 5 Before school 10 f. Attending District Meeting 10 g. Candidate for District Office 15 h. Serving as District officer 20 i. FCCLA Activity Week (per activity) 5 j. Attending FCCLA activities (other than chapter meeting) 5 k. Fundraising participation (per $5 or each 10 minutes) 2 l. Proficiency Event participation 25 m. Attending Cluster Meeting, A+ Meeting or State Conference 20 n. Club Day Spirit (T-shirt, red shirt, membership pin) 5 C-18

75 Name Member Number FCCLA Member Participation Log As you participate in various club activities, you must sign in to receive participation points. If you are participating in an individual activity, such as club work during class or club activities before or after school, there may not be a sign up sheet. In that case, you should record your task/activity on this log sheet and have it signed by the supervising officer or by. Be sure to bring this sheet to each monthly meeting so the secretary can post the points on the club chart in the classroom. It will be your responsibility to list the points as they are earned. These can be no back-dating of points-nothing after the fact!! Hopefully this method will ensure that all earned points are credited to each member. DATE DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK COMPLETED # OF MINUTES AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE PTS. EARNED & RECEIVED C-19

76 FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA MEMBER APPLICATION NAME: BIRTHDAY: AGE: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: PARENT/GUARDIAN S NAME ADDRESS: HOMEROOM TEACHER: GRADE: Are you interested in running for an office? If yes, circle all that apply: Local, State, National Are you interested in participating in Proficiency Events? Have you taken a Family and Consumer Sciences class? Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No What school activities would you like the chapter to be involved in this year? What community service projects would you like this chapter to be involved in this year? What other school activities are you involved in? What community organizations are you involved in? Why do you want to become a member of FCCLA? FCCLA membership dues are $ for local, state and national affiliation. You will receive a member handbook, a FCCLA lapel pin, a membership card, and issues of Teen Times, the national magazine. C-20

77 Leadership is the ability of a person to work with people, to inspire or influence the action of others, to make decisions, and to move a group to action. Leadership is not a mystical trait that one individual has and another does not. We all possess different characteristics that, when developed, can make us a successful leader. The best way to develop leadership characteristics is to place yourself in situations requiring leadership action. Approach each opportunity with an attitude of service and to desire to achieve the group s objectives. Strive to make continuous improvements, and practice that you learn through your experiences. Five Steps to Successful Leadership 1. Study the qualities of recognized leaders and learn from their mistakes. Listen but do not imitate. 2. Analyze yourself by identifying your weak and strong points and set goals for improvement. 3. Develop yourself as a follower. You will learn that those who cannot take directions cannot give directions. 4. Learn as much as you can about groups in general and what make them tick. Identify the types of people in the group. 5. Follow a definite plan of personal development in leadership. Characteristics of Leaders 1. Honesty: Leaders are honest; they do not play games. They value this trait in themselves and seek it out in colleagues and friends. You rarely need to remind them to keep promises or repay debts. 2. Involvement: Leaders want to participate and manage to get into the center of activities. 3. Survival: Leaders are great survivors. When the going gets rough they get tougher and increase their efforts and rate of production and make it through sheer will. 4. Concentration: Leaders have a keen ability to focus on the task at hand. 5. Optimism: Leaders are optimistic people who back up their predictions by planning. They recognize excellence in others and are quick to offer compliments. 6. Confidence: Leaders trust their own potential. They believe they make their own luck through long hours of work and preparation. 7. Creativity: Leaders are creative people who maintain a high level of productivity throughout their lives. Their mental capacity improves with time. 8. Aiming High: Leaders aim for the very best; they do not settle for anything less. 9. Opportunism: Leaders find the channels where information flows. They recognize options and opportunities and act on them. 10. Planning: Leaders not only make everything look as good as possible, as fast as possible, and as efficiently as possible, but they plan ahead. (Prior proper planning prevents poor performance!) 11. Dressing for Success: High achievers dress for success; they attend to appearance, and they notice the details about appropriate dress codes. 12. Directness: Leaders are noted for their direct, open approach and their eye-to-eye contact. 13. Making Changes: The careers and lifestyles of leaders are not fixed in granite. They know how to makes changes. They seek out new learning situations. 14. Competitiveness: Leaders are strivers. If competition comes their way, they recognize that true competition begins within one s self. 15. Learning From Models: Leaders learn by watching others who are successful and identifying qualities they would like to develop. 16. Organization: Good leaders are organized. They pay attention to details and write down responsibilities. C-21

78 17. Finishing: Leaders are finishers who get the job done. They can follow instructions without misunderstanding and enhance the quality of their tasks by adding something unexpected that improves the results. Additional Characteristics of an FCCLA Leader 1. Believe in FCCLA and have a sincere desire to serve the organization. Be a team player. 2. Study the history, goals, and purposes of FCCLA. Learn about the bylaws of the chapter and develop respect for the organization s strong heritage. 3. Be willing to speak on behalf of the organization. Develop speech material about FCCLA and practice speaking skills. 4. Learn the opening and closing ceremonies and know parliamentary procedure. Contribute to the success of chapter meetings by providing ideas, reports, and discussion. 5. Be outgoing and willing to meet people. 6. Have a personal code of ethics and conduct yourself in a manner becoming to FCCLA. Remember, when you look and act good, your organization looks great! 7. Be effective in time management. Learn to write activity dates in a personal calendar and be on time to all events. 8. Be courteous. The words please and thank you pay dividends. Use them often. 9. Encourage those around you. Look for the good qualities in others, and be a people builder. 10. Believe in yourself! Recognize your importance to the organization! Be enthusiastic, energetic, patient, positive, cooperative, and humble. Above all, be your best self! The Youth-Centered Leadership Concept The concept of Youth-Centered Leadership recognizes that each member contributes to the chapter s growth and success. Decisions are made by the group. Members and officers share in planning, implementing, and evaluating chapter work. FCCLA programs, both formal and informal are learning experiences that meet the varied needs, interests, and learning styles of members. Members learn through FCCLA experiences by being actively involved in planning projects that are relevant to them. FCCLA uses a planning process that enables members to do just that. The Planning Process* Five Step Process There are five steps to the planning process. For certain projects or chapter actions, some steps may repeat themselves, overlap or be skipped. Students can use the planning process in sorting out thoughts, analyzing situations, and making definite plans toward a specific goal. It not only has immediate benefits for chapter action but also can help students throughout life as they make decisions and set priorities based on their concerns. Symbol Interpretation Five symbols represent the planning process steps. To understand and remember the process, consider how the symbols graphically portray each step. Chapter members can discuss their own interpretations of the symbols as a warm-up project planning. Here are some ideas to get started. C-22

79 Identify Concerns The circle, like a continuous flow of ideas, has no beginning and no end. As a target, it symbolizes zeroing in on one idea around which the chapter would like to build a project. Set your goal The arrow stands for deciding which direction the chapter will take. It points toward the goal or end result. Form a Plan The square represents the coming together of ideas the who, where, what, when, and how of the plan. Act The different squares in this symbol represent the varied activities to be carried out to meet the goal. It represents putting one s self into the plan and acting on it. Follow Up The broken squares suggest examining the project piece by piece. This symbol also represents a window through which to look and evaluate the plan. Using the Planning Process for Group Action Identify Concerns Either chapter members already know what concerns they want to tackle or they are still thinking about what they want to do. Concerns could include improving the school s cafeteria, publicizing FCCLA Week, helping the elderly or handicapped, or serving the community in some other way. The list is endless. Integrating chapter projects into the curriculum adds depth to the home economics program and meets the needs of today s students. One way to identify chapter interest and concerns is through brainstorming. (See following box for rules.) Which ideas work best as in-depth projects: Which ideas interest the most members (there could be several projects being worked on at the same time.) Which ideas need immediate attention and which could be saved for a later time? Rules for Brainstorming 1. List every idea 2. Do not discuss 3. Do not judge 4. Repetition is okay 5. Enjoy the silences C-23

80 Other ways to get at concerns might include member survey s questionnaires, rap sessions, discussion, topic investigations, or open-ended sentences, such as What I need to know about job hunting is... Once concerns are identified, select those that are most workable and can be related to at least one of the organization s purposes. Set a goal Established a clear mental picture of what is to be accomplished the chapter s goal. Make sure it is something that can be achieved and evaluated. A chapter may want to take on one in-depth project, several mini-activities, or use the panning process to conduct business. Form a Plan Decide what needs to be done. Figure out the who, what, where, when, and how: 1. WHO- will do what and how will they be recognized; 2. WHAT- activity; event; 3. WHEN- realistic timetable; 4. WHERE- consider whether in-class or out-of-class; 5. HOW- consider possible barriers and alternate plans; 6. COST- consider amount of money required; 7. RESOURCES- people, products, places; 8. EVALUATION- decide how the project will be evaluated. To keep members well informed, distribute copies of the completed project plan and suggest members share it with their parents. Also keep faculty, school administrators, local media, and interested people in the community aware of the chapter s activities. Act Carry out the plan. Use available resources and do not be afraid to try something new. Evaluate along the way. If the plan is not working, try something else. Mistakes are part of tackling the unknown Trying something new. Follow up Through continuous evaluation, chapter members will know if their plan is on target or if new plans are needed. What worked? What did not work? Learn from failures as well as successes. Look back at what was done- 1. What was learned? 2. What would members do differently next time? 3. What happened because of chapter involvement? 4. How could resources be used more effectively? 5. What was accomplished? If the project did not succeed, discussing the problem can help relieve frustration and pave the way for more successful activities. C-24

81 Shared Leadership Each FCCLA chapter is responsible for formulating an annual Program of Work that will provide members opportunity for personal growth through class-related activities and projects. It is important that the Program of Work and a calendar for the year be set up so that members can plan ahead for special projects that are based on the goals of the organization, the concerns of the group, and the major goals of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America program. DEFINITION- A PROGRAM OF WORK (POW): 1. Is a written plan of action that includes all of the activities a chapter wants to accomplish during the school year; 2. Is based on the goals and objectives established by the members and executive council for the current year;(e.g., increase membership; participate in county, district, state, and national activities; raise $1,000; conduct community outreach programs, achieve Honor Roll recognition, etc,) 3. List WHAT the chapter will do, as well as indicate WHY, HOW, WHEN, AND WHO will carry out the activities. AN EFFECTIVE AND WELL PLANNED POW: 1. Complements Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America instructional objectives; 2. Addresses the FCCLA goal and purposes; 3. Includes activities to reflect all six components of an effective chapter: Personal growth Leadership development Individual and chapter recognition Career exploration an occupational preparation Community outreach Social, recreational, and fund-raising 4. Is planned and carried out by members; 5. Involves and benefits all members; 6. Develops leadership skills of members; 7. Motivates and develops pride and enthusiasm; 8. Can be financed adequately; 9. Is fun and a rewarding learning experience. Developing a chapter Program of Work is a continuous process, which should reflect changing members needs and interest each year. As activities are carried out and reports made to the chapter, members should decide at that time whether to include the activity in next year s program. The number and types of activities can be determined by the number of members in the chapter, their age and development, and the need for activities to motivate further interest in Family, Consumer Science studies. 1. Become involved in the community; 2. Explore career opportunities in home economics and home economics related occupation; 3. Develop skills for the world of work; 4. Develop leadership potential through worthwhile projects; 5. Keep the public informed of FCCLA projects and accomplishments; 6. Uphold the purposes and goals of the organizations. It is important that each member is given a chance to develop leadership skills by involving them in planning and carrying out chapter activities. The chapter advisor should be the primary source of help and encouragement for the officers and members as they plan and carry out their Program of Work. Officers and members should assist the advisor in keeping a notebook on ways to promote the chapter, to encourage membership, to publicize activities, and to reveal the concerns of the members. Activities planned by the students should also be related to the overall curriculum in Family and Consumer Science classes. A point system may be developed to further encourage students to participate In planned chapter activities. The point system is used as a basis for recognizing members for their participation and achievement at an awards program. Students with the highest number of points could also be honored by selecting them as chapter delegates to the state meeting. Participation in the development of a Program of Work is important, because these activities represent the most important way a chapter can provide opportunities for all members to develop leadership skills. It is essential that a broad scope of activities be offered to interest all members and that the activities are suited to each chapter s particular environment and the preferences of the members. How to Plan an Effective Program of work The following ideas are intended to serve as a framework for developing a chapter s Program of Work. The entire membership should be presented with the Program of Work plans for suggestions and revisions before it is formally put into action. PHASE 1-1. Meet with the officers to plan the Program of Work before school opens in the fall. 2. Review former Programs of Work and incorporate parts of them that are applicable to the chapter s needs. Also examine any ideas C-25

82 that prove unsatisfactory so that similar problems can se avoided. 3. Next, evaluate the chapter s most recent Program of Work. Remember to indicate which items are to be continued during the coming school year. 4. Remember, to promote the current state theme and targets as chapter activities are planned. 5. Include national projects in your chapter s plan for the year. 6. Include activities focusing on the six components of an effective chapter: Personal growth Leadership development Individual and chapter recognition Career exploration an occupational preparation Community outreach Social, recreational, and fund-raising PHASE 2-1. At the first chapter meeting, review the chapter objectives and projects with the membership. 2. Collectively analyse if the Program of Work offers a balance between work and recreation, and determine if the activities selected provide for the achievement of the goals of the organization and the Family and Consumer Science program in the school. 3. Review the Program of Work to assure that the activities chosen challenge-but do not overpower-the members time, resources, and finances. 4. Provide enough variety in the activities to make sure everybody s interests are reflected. PHASE 3-1. Establish a tentative calendar of activities and projects. 2. Identify when, where, and how these activities can best be carried through the completion, 3. Allow members to serve on committees for each activity, under the direction of a chairperson for each committee. 4. Check to be sure that all members are involved with a committee. 5. Duplicate and distribute copies of the Program of Work. 6. Implement the Program of Work, Suggest Chapter Activities to be Included in a chapter Program of Work As you develop and evaluate your Program of Work, check to see if these activities are included: 1. An initiation and installation ceremony; 2. Membership drives to encourage students to join the chapter; 3. Attendance at county, district, state, and national leadership meetings; 4. Chapter leadership training activities for officers; 5. Activities for each component of an effective chapter, i.e., personal growth, leadership development, etc,; 6. Participation of members on competive events; 7. Nomination of candidates for county, district, state, and national offices; 8. Presentation to school boards and community organizations; 9. Public relations activities to increase awareness of FCCLA; 10. Awards banquets and programs to honor outstanding members, administrators, and other special friends of the chapter. Sample Program of Work for FCCLA Chapters Each chapter should develop a Program of Work based upon the interests of chapter members and the needs of your community. Care should be taken to include state and national projects and events. The following sample can get you started in planning your chapter s Program of Work. JULY National Leadership Meeting Begin work on Chapter Handbook Begin work on Chapter Scrapbook Invite new alumni members AUGUST Local Executive Council meets to plan Program of Work for the year Continue to work on Chapter Handbook Membership drive and FCCLA publicity campaign initiated Alumni Organizational Meeting SEPTEMBER Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: FCCLA Organization Explained Initiation Ceremony for new FCCLA members C-26

83 Complete Chapter Handbook and issue to members Begin Power of One Projects Attend District Planning Meeting Alumni Bar-B-Q OCTOBER Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: Hugs Welcomed Here (state target) Participation in community Road Block for AR Children s hospital Send District Affiliation dues to National Headquarters Submit articles to TEEN TIMES Prepare for Proficiency Events Emblem Ceremony for Alumni Meeting FEBUARY Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: State Target Observe National FCCLA Week FCCLA Banquet, Putting On the Hits (State Theme) Send articles to TEEN TIMES Participate in District Proficiency Events Finish Scrapbook MARCH Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: We Are The World (Student Body Nutrition) National Project applications due State Leadership conference NOVEMBER Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: State Target Support a needy family Attend District Meeting Participation in fund raiser Establish Financial Fitness peer team National Cluster Meeting Assist Alumni with Thanksgiving baskets DECEMBER Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: State Target Chapter/Alumni Christmas Reception Issue state/national membership cards Participation in community projects, Toys for Tots JANUARY Local Executive council Chapter Meeting: The I s Have It (Parliamentary Procedure) Make plans for National FCCLA week FCCLA presentation of Elementary School, Don t Talk to Strangers Send 2nd Affiliation to National Headquarters Proficiency Events Workshop with Alumni Chapter APRIL Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: State Target Nomination Committee meets to nominate next year s officers Election of Officers MAY Family Picnic Alumni Meeting Local Executive Council Chapter Meeting: Spotlight on You : (Self-Awareness) Evaluation of the Year s Program of Work FCCLA Special Recognition Awards Banquet National Leadership delegates send expense monies to State Advisor JUNE Local Chapter officers orientation workshop Set date for Executive Council Meeting Leadership Development Camp (per discretion of State Director) C-27

84 Types of Meeting All successful FCCLA chapters hold regular, well planned meetings, which allow members to become involved. Understanding the types of chapter meetings, officer positions, and responsibility is essential to good chapter management. There are four basic types of meetings: 1. Business Functions of the business meeting include discussing and planning activities, fulfilling responsibilities, presenting officer reports, electing officers, and establishing committees. 2. Educational Educational meetings are those at which special presentations are made through films, slides, guest speakers, panels, or field trips. 3. Social These meetings are usually held outside of class and are recreational in nature, such as dances, roller skating parties, and up-membership activities. 4. Service Service meetings are usually community-based. Activities may include those projects, which benefit the handicapped or elderly, or meet the needs of the community. A chapter will hold all of these types of meetings as part of its program of work. Many chapter meetings will be a combination of these types. You will have to decide when and where to hold chapter meetings. Options for meetings and activity times include: Activity period Before school Lunch period After school During a home economics class hour On weekends In the evening Before deciding on a time to meet, evaluate the relationship of class to chapter learning, available transportation, extracurricular commitments of potential and current members, and the number of eligible members with after school and/or weekend jobs. Which meeting can accommodate the most students? Organizing a meeting No matter what type of meeting your chapter decides to have, following certain fundamental will help guarantee a successful meeting. First, learning the use of parliamentary procedure is an important step in chapter management. Parliamentary law is designed to accomplish four main objectives. In properly conducted business meeting will have: 1. One thing at a time. 2. Courtesy to everyone. 3. The rule of the majority. 4. The rights of the minority. There is nothing mysterious or complex about parliamentary law. C-28

85 In addition to a basic understanding of parliamentary procedure, chapters will need to learn to prepare an agenda, keep financial records, take accurate minutes and delegate responsibilities in setting up the meeting space. An agenda serves as an order of events for the meetings. It is important in assuring that no item of business is forgotten. The agenda should be prepared by the chapter executive council. The council is composed of chapter officers, advisor, and those who are on major committees. The president presides over the executive council. Following the executive council meeting, the secretary should prepare a written agenda and distribute or post it for members to review. A sample agenda is on page C-33 for you to adapt to your chapter s needs if desired. After the meeting agenda has been planned, officers and chapter members should accept responsibilities for preparing for the meeting. The following meeting checklist may be used. Requirements for a Meeting Once the meeting agenda has been developed and the members have been appropriately notified the meeting can take place. In conducting a meeting, one should remember that there are three major requirements: 1. A presiding officer must be present. 2. Someone must keep a record of business transacted and present a financial report. 3. Enough members must be present (quorum, generally 50% of the membership) to present motions and take part in the proceeding. The president s role is always one of presiding over the meeting rather than directing. Generally, the president votes only in the case of a tie and may not enter in the discussions unless one of the other officers is asked to assume the role of the chair. In addition, it should be remembered that the president does not introduce new items of business. The secretary prepares the agenda for each meeting, generally keeps a complete membership roster, and keeps an accurate record of transactions (minutes) by the group. (Sample of secretary record page C-31.) The treasurer presents the financial report to the chapter. (Sample of financial report page C-32.) Committee chairmen should be prepared to give a report of any work done by their committee since the last meeting. A written report should be submitted to the secretary for the minutes. C-29

86 Meeting Checklist Publicity/Promotion/Notifying Whose Job By when Check scheduled time in office Notices to members Announcements over P.A./ memo to classroom Article in newspaper Radio or T.V. spot for large meeting Agenda/ Resources Copies of agenda Previous meetings Committee reports (written copy for secretary) Books, materials needed Copies of any handouts Equipment for Meeting Set up tables & chairs Podium/ gavel/ easel, if needed Any audiovisual material Return equipment after meeting Program/ Refreshments Planning program Relaxer, songs Bring, serve refreshments Plan any after-meeting activities Clean up C-30

87 Sample Secretary Record This form may help the chapter secretary organize his or her notes while recording chapter meeting and reading the minutes of past meetings to the group. (Secretary record keeping books are available from Service. Inc. The meeting of the Chapter of the Family (Month or call) (Name of School) Career and Community Leaders of America was called to order (Date and Time) by Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read (or as corrected) Committee reports were given as follows: The business discussed included: The program was The meeting was adjourned (time) Signature of Secretary C-31

88 Sample Financial Report This format may be used by the chapter treasurer in preparing a financial report for chapter meetings. Copies of the report should be kept for chapter records. Balance on hand (Date of last report) Income Total Income Expenditures Total Expenditures $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Balance on hand as of $ (Date) Signed (Treasurer) C-32

89 Sample Agenda Format for Chapter Meeting Chapter of FFCLA Date Time AM PM To be conducted by Position MEETING: Regular Executive Special OPENING CEREMONY: Determination of quorum: Roll Call Sign in MINUTES: Read Distribute duplicate copies Omit TREASURER S REPORT: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Person scheduled to give report: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Committees to be appointed Possible Chairpersons PROGRAM ANNOUCEMENTS CLOSING CEREMONY ADJOURNMENT C-33

90 As in any organization, a well run FCCLA Chapter must have an organization method of dealing with chapter finances. It is wise to think about a budget early in chapter planning. The treasurer and a small committee should plan a tentative budget to present to the entire membership. Chapter dues, set by individual chapters, provide the basis of the budget, but many projects will require more funding than dues will provide. Chapters can help fund projects and assist members in paying their dues through a variety of fund-raising activities. Planning a budget Budget planning involves three basic steps. These are as follows: 1. List all expenses you can anticipate. Some potential chapter expenses might include: a. Expenses for chapter projects b. Expenses for state conference delegates c. Officer supplies d. Transportation to meetings e. Initiation and installation expenses f. Appreciation gifts for speakers and administrators g. Awards h. Chapter recreation and socials i. Film and film processing 2. List ways of earning money to cover anticipated expenses. Possible fund-raising ideas are listed below: a. Rummage sale b. Talent show c. Car wash d. Babysitting e. Manage a fruit cart between classes or sell nutritious snacks at sports events. f. Sell message buttons or balloons. * g. Organize a children s party planning service. h. Sponsor an endurance event, such as a dance-a-thon. * Ideas from Jay High School 3. Compile information from steps 1 and 2 to form a proposed budge. A sample budget is below. Sample Chapter Budget Estimated Chapter Budget Period: (from) (to) INCOME Dues- $ $ C-34

91 Money-Making Projects $ Contributions $ EXPENDITURES Dues - TOTALS $ $ $ $ $ Supplies - Emblematic Materials $ Stationery and Stamps $ Posters, Art Supplies $ Publications $ Miscellaneous $ $ $ $ $ $ Meetings - District-registration, transportation $ Proficiency Events-registration, transportation....$ State Convention-registration, transportation..... $ National Meeting $ $ $ $ $ Projects - National FCCLA Week $ Others $ $ $ Socials - Parent s Night $ Refreshments $ TOTALS $ $ $ C-35

92 Before planning any fundraiser, it is important to understand your school and county policies on fundraising. Your chapter may not be permitted to have a fund-raiser or the number of fund-raising activities may be limited. If this is the case, discuss school policies with the principal and ask for alternative ways of meeting chapter financial needs. Money can be donated in different ways. Some ways include: Cash contributions. Pledge or promise of a donation, at a later date. FCCLA Booster Club Tapping of local business, banks, civic or service organizations, school board, or chapter advisory committee for money to attend state, district, and national meetings. Keeping accurate records is the key to any successful fundraiser. Before beginning, develop a system for accepting and receipting money turned in by the chapter members. C-36

93 One key to an effective FCCLA Chapter is an information-storing system, which enables advisor and members to quickly locate and use materials. It is recommended that the FCCLA file be set up where students as well as teachers might have access to it. The manner in which information is filed should be determined by each chapter, but the following information should be on file in every home economics department. Below is an illustration of how these files may be organized into an FCCLA Center. Activities Service Projects Banquets Assembly Programs Tours/ trips Addresses Advisor Information Chapter meeting references Techniques for working with state organization School policies relating to organizations Other school organizations - Officers - Cooperative Activities Advisory Committee Bylaws/ Constitution Local State National Calendar of Events Chapter Questions to be Asked Regarding Members Activities: - Current (folder for each committee chairperson, to include list of duties of chairperson) - Ongoing or Traditional - Historical (done from time to time; any information that would be helpful in repeating the activity) - Ideas for activities (educational service, social, money-making) - Evaluation of activities Budget for the Year - Treasurer s report - Financial records - Sponsors - Money-making activities/ideas Chapter History to Include: - Honorary members - Past Officers C-37

94 - Past Chapter parents - Yearly Membership List Chapter Leadership Duties of Officers Procedures for Electing Officers Qualifications of Candidates for Chapter Office Record of Chapter officers by years Folder of each office with suggestions and resources Types of recognition and/ or awards given, criteria for selection Chapter Handbook Committees Committee Assignments Committee Reports Correspondence Local County District State National County Council Meetings Officer Information District District meeting District Proficiency Events Contests Evaluation Evaluation forms Copy of chapter evaluation for past year History Local State National Membership Affiliation forms Roster Record of Chapter membership Record of Chapter honorary members by year Record of chapter parents by years Minutes Copy of minutes of chapter meetings Copy of minutes of executive council meetings C-38

95 National Handbook for Youth Centered Leadership National Officer (When applicable) TEEN TIMES MAGAZINE Advisor s Newsletter, The Advisor Other publications & materials National meeting information Order and Report forms National publications Balfour Supply Proficiency Events Folder of each event Program at Work Local State Theme and Targets Planning Process Program ideas Projects Public Relations National FCCLA Week Bulletin Board Ideas News Releases Recreation Thought of the Day Relaxers Songs Skits Mixers State Florida FCCLA Handbook State Officers Information State Meeting Information Scholarship Information C-39

96 Information is most easily accessed when files are arranged in alphabetical order. (Hint: Color coding each section make files even more usable.) A suggested color code is: COLOR CODE: Yellow Chapter Buff County Blue District Red State Green National Arrange in alphabetical order and color code each section. Address History of Local Chapter Officers Affiliation form Members Membership Honorary members Officer Candidates, State, National Chapter Parents Membership Banquet Boosters Budget for the Year Minutes Chapter Meeting Bulletin Boards Executive Council Calendar of the Year Ceremonies Chapter By-laws Chapter Handbook Money Making Ideas National Newsletter Order Forms and Ideas Committee Reports State Officers Incoming Copy of Outgoing State Meetings County Activities District Activities Evaluation forms Stationery Teen Times National Financial record Budget for the year Treasurer s report Handbook National State Chapter Develop addition divisions as needed. C-40

97 An FCCLA Center is the area designated in the Family and Consumer Science Department to publicize FCCLA - an information area, and also a working area for officers and members. C-41

98 Think of evaluation as a means of gathering information you and your members need for making decisions. You need more information than just how well are we doing? You need information to help make decisions for: - setting goals - selecting resources - checking progress toward goals - assessing how adequately goals and/or objectives were achieved Your chapter members are the ones for whom evaluative information is most meaningful. They are the ones who are most concerned with conclusions drawn and decisions made about the future. Involve members and especially officers in each of the evaluating activities listed below and you will assure some follow-up on the decisions made. Evaluation Activities: 1. DECIDE on the kinds of information needed for making decisions about: - setting goals - selecting resources - checking progress toward goals - evaluating activities, projects, the year s work, etc. 2. CHOOSE the means to be used: - informal - formal - If informal, go through evaluating thought processes, make your decision and move on. - For places where formal evaluation is needed, use the forms provided (or prepare your own) to collect information. Make a time plan for collecting, tabulating, and discussing the information. 3. COLLECT the information 4. TABULATE the information 5. DRAW CONCLUSIONS from the information 6. MAKE DECISIONS for the future based on the information C-42

99 This is a chapter evaluation check sheet the A, B, C, D, and E of chapter success. Read each statement and place a mark in the proper column at the right. Use the results as a basis for discussing the ways to improve the chapter and to make plans for the future. A. Is FCCLA an essential part of the total Family and Consumer Sciences program in the school? Yes No Needs Improv 1. Do all members of the chapter understand the goals of the home economics program? 2. Do the members see FCCLA as an integral part of home economics classes? 3. Do all students in Family and Consumer Science understand the purposes which FCCLA is striving to promote? 4. Are FCCLA goals in the school planned jointly with members, advisors, advisory groups, parents/ sponsors, and the school officials? 5. Are the activities and experiences for FCCLA and the Family and Consumer Science program planned to support each other? 6. Has the chapter engaged in activities that promote its goals and purposes? 7. Are the goals and suggestions from the national and state program of work used in the chapter program of work? 8. Does the program of work provide for a balance of educational, service, and recreational activities? B. Are democratic procedures used in the FCCLA chapter? 9. Are all persons who are eligible for membership informed about FCCLA in an interesting manner and invited to join early in the year? 10.Has FCCLA helped to develop individual and group responsibilities in specific ways? 11.Has the opportunity been given for the group to make decisions and to abide by them? 12.Are leadership opportunities distributed and rotated among members? 13.Do all members participate in planning the program of work for the year? 14.Do all members have the opportunity to volunteer to serve on programs, committees; and to help carry out projects and activities? 15.Do all members help in evaluating chapter programs, projects, and activities and make suggestions for improvement? 16.Does the advisor act in role of counselor, facilitator, and coordinator, rather than director? 17.Is each member given recognition for the jobs completed? 18.Have a number of chapter activities helped to foster the ideals of democracy? Yes No Needs Improv C. Does the chapter take advantage of opportunities to enrich its program? 19. Do members use their special talent and abilities in the work of the chapter? 20.Do members participate in workshops, county, district, state, and national meetings? 21.Does the chapter use the services of special resource people in the community? 22.Do members make good use of the FCCLA Teen Times, and other resources? 23.Do members take advantage of opportunities to work with others in the school and community who have similar goals? 24.Does the chapter share ideas with other chapters in the region, state, and nation? D. Does the chapter manage FCCLA chapter business efficiently? 25.Do the members, committee chairs, officers, and advisor(s) understand their responsibilities and carry them out efficiently? 26.Do members plan the chapter Program of Work early in the year and check necessary plans with school officials? 27.Does the chapter have regular meetings of the Executive Council/ Committee and membership? 28.Does the chapter keep all members informed concerning the work of the organization? 29.Do officers and chairs keep accurate records and reports and submit them to the proper persons on time? C-43

100 30.Does the chapter have a well organized system for handling money, correspondence, historical records, emblematic materials, and resource materials? 31.Are the chapter bylaws in accordance with the state and national constitutions and bylaws? Yes No Needs Improv E. Is the FCCLA chapter known and respected in the school and community? 32.Is there a feeling of pride belonging to FCCLA in the school? 33.Does the chapter membership increase in proportion to numbers eligible each year? 34.Does the chapter rank high among the other groups in the school? 35.Does the chapter invite parents/ sponsors, school officials, and others to participate in activities? 36.Does the chapter carry out projects and programs of such a nature that the community knows and respects the organization? 37.Does the chapter publicize FCCLA through: Personal contacts? Programs for school assembly and civic groups? Radio and television programs? Newspapers and newsletters School and/or chapter yearbook? Bulletin Boards, demonstrations, and exhibits? Yes No Needs Improv C-44

101 For a successful year, election plans should begin early. The best course of action seems to be a spring election of officers with program planning taking place before the rush of school activities in the fall. 1. Establish qualifications for nominees. 2. Check with school rules and FCCLA Bylaws concerning minimum grade recommendations, use of campaign materials, and length of campaign time, etc. 3. Make sure candidates are willing to give ample time to the office and are given support by their parents to participate on local, district, state, and/or national levels. 4. Officer elections can be accomplished by several means: a. Nominations from the floor. b. Nominations made by a committee plus nominations from the floor. c. Sign-up list for interested members. The third method is designed to insure election of officers who really desire the job. Too often an election becomes a popularity contest and not a wise selection of leaders. Members should understand that an election is a screening of eligible and qualified candidates for a responsibility in leadership. The tone of your FCCLA program is determined by its leaders. 5. Ask candidates to make two-minute speeches and prepare posters as a means of acquainting the group with the candidates. Remind students to remove posters soon after the election. 6. Follow parliamentary procedure in elections. 7. Use secret ballot to encourage honest opinions. 8. Have chapter officer candidate fill out officer Candidate Application Form. In addition to the above chapter election procedures, listed below are some additional suggestions, which some chapters find helpful: 1. Elect some officers (President, President-Elect, Vice-President of Program, Secretary, and Treasurer) early in the spring. This will allow for the opportunity to gain new ideas and enthusiasm by attending state convention and provide the opportunity for clinics during summer months. 2. Have nominees obtain teacher recommendations. 3. Have chapter officers complete Chapter Officer/Leadership Self-Evaluation Form. D-1

102 As President You Will: Preside over all chapter and executive council meetings. Follow the order of procedure recommended for conducting chapter meetings. Call extra meetings when necessary. Appoint committees as needed and serve as ex-officio member. Approve payment of bills on action of chapter. Be familiar with the duties of other officers and all committees and see that they perform their duties. Remain neutral in discussions and maintain interest among members. When wishing to take part in a discussion, call the vice-president or another member to the chair. Take the floor as any other member. President must not return to the chair until the questions under consideration is decided. Be a good example of a group member by showing concern for the welfare of the group. Show enthusiasm; be fair, courteous, and obedient to the rules of the chapter. The president should set an example for other members of the chapter. Start the meetings on time and proceed in a business-like manner. Do not allow meetings to drag or be conducted without order and dignity. Know the simple rules of parliamentary procedure to keep the meeting running smoothly. Arrive at the meeting place a few minutes ahead of time, see that everything is ready, and see that everything is put in order before it is vacated. Stand to: Open the meeting or call the house to order Put a question and announce a vote. Address the house Introduce a speaker Remain seated during the reading of the minutes, long reports of committees, and addresses. May vote: When the vote is by ballot. When the vote is by roll call. To break a tie. Always show courtesy to guests and see to it that special guests are introduced. Be courteous and attentive to the suggestions of the local advisor. As President-Elect You Will: Be prepared to assume the duties of the president the following year. Act in the place of the president when the president is absent or when called to the chair by the president. Introduce speakers at chapter meetings, making it plain who the speaker is, what he/she represents or has done, and why he/she is at the meeting. Assist the president whenever possible. Chair the Membership Committee. As the Secretary You Will: Take charge of the secretary s book. Have a definite place for keeping this book, the chapter correspondence, and other records belonging to the chapter. Call the roll and keep a record of attendance. Keep a record of the minutes of all meetings. Read the minutes when the president calls for them. Call president s attention to any unfinished business. Attend the meeting of the Program Committee and record in the secretary s book the program of meetings. Take care of chapter correspondence. Send and post notices of FCCLA meetings when instructed to do so. D-2

103 Act as chairperson when both president and president-elect are absent. Appoint an acting secretary in your place. Record items in the order they are discussed. State the problem and note major points of agreement and disagreement and the decision in a meeting, which tackles a problem or issue. Ask the group to check the accuracy of the record if in doubt about the group s opinion on a point. Complete the summary of chapter activities and final report at the end of the year. Generally sit at the front table with the president. Stand when reading minutes and sit when calling roll. Have minutes complete but briefly stated and correctly spelled. Never include personal comments and opinions in minutes. Collect and record reports of all committees and all written resolutions. Have on hand for the business meeting the following: A secretary s book and minutes of previous meeting. A list of committees previously appointed. Chapter handbook. A secretary is an important member in any group. Remember that your records may be used for a variety of purposes. Some of the purposes for keeping records of executive council meetings and chapter meetings are as follows: To serve as a continuing record of various meetings showing such information as policies agreed upon, decisions reached, and committees appointed. To serve as an aid to group memory. Everyone else in the group is more free to participate if they know the ideas and decisions are being recorded for later use. To summarize from time to time what has been done and where the group stands in relation to the goals it has set or the problems it has defined. To furnish materials for reporting the work of the executive council and the business session to others. To supply background information to new officers as they assume their new responsibilities. The following suggestions may be helpful in recording minutes: Use a uniform heading for your reports, such heading include identification of the meeting (District, FCCLA, Executive Council Meeting). It should include time, date, place, and list of members present. Use underlined headings and a separate paragraph for each different item on the agenda. Use only one side of the paper and number each page. Collect committee reports and attach to minutes. It is not necessary to take notes on the reports, only on acceptance, rejection, or modification. Record the name of the person making a motion and the name of the person seconding a motion. Identify the presiding officer and those presenting special reports and those who are program participants. As Treasure You Will: Keep a record of the money belonging to your chapter. Keep an accurate account of all receipts and expenditures. Assist the advisor in preparing the budget and present it to the executive council for approval. Be prepared to give a report at each meeting on money received and spent as well as balance in treasury. Secure an inexpensive account book in which to enter receipts and expenditures. (One may be purchased from API.) Keep all receipts and statements. Determine with advisor the school procedures for handling chapter funds. D-3

104 As Parliamentarian You Will: Assist in conducting meetings. Serve as chairperson of the Bylaws Committee. Be familiar with simple rules of parliamentary procedure to keep the meeting running smoothly. Treat each member fairly and with respect. See Section 4 for parliamentary procedure suggestions. Purchase copy of Robert s Rule of Order As Historian You Will: Keep records, photographs, and other materials of historical importance to the chapter. Compile a scrapbook and written history to be presented at the chapter meetings. Send suitable materials to the district and state historians and state office. Keep up-to-date record on past state officers from your chapter. Secure a place to keep all materials so they will be easy to find and ready to use. Obtain a scrapbook to compile all materials showing the year s activities. (An official FCCLA scrapbook may be purchased from API.) Take your scrapbook to district meeting for display. Keep state scrapbook pages separate from chapter for state competitions. Refer to State Information (section F) for requirements. The following outline may be useful in recording chapter history. Membership Number of chapters and members by regions and/or members by grade level Officers (name and addresses) Special projects and/or committee work Meetings in which officers participated Names of officers who participated Name, place, date, and purpose of meeting Major ways in which officers participated National, State, District, and Chapter Program Objectives and projects Some major accomplishments during the year National, State, District, and Chapter Program Date and place Theme and emphasis Brief summary of daily proceedings Policies (now and revised) Financial Report Changes made in the Bylaws TEEN TIMES Date of issues Number of copies ordered Major emphasis or theme of issue New and/or Revised Publications Title and purpose At the discretion of the advisor the following positions can be added: As Vice-President of Program of Work You Will: Be responsible for planning the program of work. Promote projects participation by entire chapter. Make up and distribute the yearly FCCLA activities calendar. Be responsible for coordinating with the vice-president of projects all chapter programs and projects. Promote the use of planning process in planning chapter program of work. Coordinate honor roll. D-4

105 Chair Program of Work Committee. As Vice-President of Projects You Will: Be responsible for planning chapter projects. Be responsible for coordinating with vice-president of programs of work for all chapter projects. Publicize FCCLA scholarships available to chapter members. See filing forms and data in State Information (section F). Be responsible for contributions to the state scholarship fund. Encourage chapter participation in a Community Involvement Project. Chair Project Committee. As Vice-President of Public Relations You Will: Secure the name and addresses of local newspapers and dates that news items are due. News items should be reviewed by the chapter advisor and then sent to the newspaper, radio, or television stations. Learn to write interesting news items and send them in on time. Write a brief report of chapter meetings and activities for the school and local newspaper. Make a collection of all newspaper items referring to the chapter or chapter members for a permanent record. Read newspaper reports of various organizations to get ideas that will help you in writing news items. A loose-leaf notebook will be helpful in making a collection of newspaper items referring to the chapter. Articles should tell who, what, when, where, why, and how. Put the most important fact in your first paragraph. Follow with the least important facts. Give complete name and identification of all people mentioned. Keep state officers informed of awards made to FCCLA members. Be responsible for contacting all news media to publicize FCCLA activities. Send news articles and pictures of chapter activities to the national office for publication in TEEN TIMES. Serve as chairperson of Publicity Committee. Check with advisor before sending news releases. Take pictures of chapter activities. Suggestions for photography, radio, and television are given in Public Relations (section D). Help with FCCLA bulletin board. Circulate TEEN TIMES. As Vice-President of Achievement Program You Will: Encourage individual members in their projects. Help determine any chapter recognition for projects completed. Implement recognition program for participation in chapter activities such as the point system. Chair Achievement Committee. As Vice-President of Recreation You Will: Take charge of planning recreation for meetings and other FCCLA events. Maintain a notebook or file on games, skits, mixers, etc., for chapter use. Be ready to lead recreation on short notice. Use games and mixers that all can play. Select recreation suitable for the age, desires, space, and time available for the group. As Vice-President of Careers You Will: Plan and coordinate programs and activities relating to the world of work. Familiarize members with available vocational materials. Chair the Career Committee. D-5

106 Responsibilities of All Officers: 1. Be informed about the FCCLA organization (know colors, motto, creed, purposes, etc.). 2. Know the parts in FCCLA rituals. 3. Work closely with the advisor on all plans and activities. 4. Attend meetings of the executive council an chapter. Be on time for all meetings. 5. Be cooperative and dependable. Assume responsibilities and carry through. Meet obligations promptly. Work without being prodded. 6. Represent the FCCLA organization well and be an example to other chapter members. 7. Be familiar with the chapter bylaws and follow these rules in chapter work. 8. Be familiar with state and national publications. Read TEENS TIMES. 9. Work closely with other officers, committee chairpersons, and members in carrying out the program. 10. Know and use simple parliamentary procedure. 11. Use democratic ways of working with others. Get along well with others. Respect their points of view. 12. Help interpret FCCLA as an integral part of the Home Economics program. 13. Answer correspondence promptly. 14. Keep a folder with information relative to your office. Include in it activities you have participated in and suggestions for improvement. Pass the folder along to succeeding officers. 15. Help the chapter members to evaluate the chapter and make plans for improvement. 16. Check frequently with advisor on plans for carrying out responsibilities. 17. Encourage others to accept responsibility. 18. Be prepared to give a report of activities. D-6

107 Name: Age Grade Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Address: Number of years enrolled in FACS classes Number of year s membership in FCCLA Offices and major responsibilities in FCCLA: Other Positions and major responsibilities in: 1. School: 2. Community groups: 3. Youth organizations: 4. Church groups: Contributions to the home and family: Contributions to FCCLA: I am willing to spend the necessary time in planning and conducting chapter meetings and activities and in completing the duties of a chapter officer. Parental Approval: Signature of Applicant has our complete approval and our encouragement in the quest for a chapter office and we fully realize the additional time and work required of an officer of FCCLA. Signature of parent/guardian D-7

108 1.Has demonstrated leadership experience in FCCLA 2. Knows the creed, emblem, colors, flower and motto. 3. Knows the opening and closing ceremonies. 4. Knows the goal and purposes. 5. Knows parliamentary procedure. 6. Is familiar with the bylaws of local chapter, subregion and state association. 7. Is dependable. 8. Has clear, strong speaking voice. 9. Communicates well with all age groups. 10. Has a command of the English language. 11. Will be able to make up missed schoolwork. 12. Can assume the expenses of holding a state office. 13. Is well groomed. 14. Uses good manners and makes favorable impression. 15. Is willing to give the time a state office requires 16. Exemplifies the high ideals of FCCLA Additional Comments: D-8

109 CHAPTER OFFICER/LEADERSHIP SELF-EVALUATION The FCCLA program is designed to help you grow in many ways. Sometimes it is helpful to look back and check up on yourself to find out how you re doing. This self- evaluation can give you reasons to give yourself a pat on the back for jobs well done and it can also remind you of other things to do to keep growing. On the line after each item write your comment on that statement; for example, yes (I did), no (I didn t), sometimes (I did), or can do more (or better), didn t have the opportunity (to do that), etc. After you write (or think of) your answers, go back over the list. Put a plus sign (+) in front of the items you think you did well, or at least O.K., and put a star (*) in front of those items you want to improve. Remember you are moving onward toward New Horizons in Family and Consumer Sciences. 1. I pay my dues on time. 2. I am informed about FCCLA, its purpose and goals. 3. I am familiar with my parts in FCCLA ceremonies. 4. I work closely with our chapter advisor(s) on plans for meetings and activities. 5. I consult with our advisor(s), chapter parents/sponsors and school administrator(s) and try to keep them informed about chapter matters. 6. I attend and am on time for chapter meetings and activities. 7. I realize that being an officer or leader gives me special responsibilities to work for the best interest of all our members. 8. I am prepared to do my part at meetings and other activities. 9. I try to crate a friendly, cooperative, and relaxed atmosphere for our meetings and activities. 10. I have studied our chapter and state bylaws and I try to help our chapter conform to them. 11. I share my leadership role with chapter members to help them grow and to strengthen our chapter through their efforts. 12. I look for ideas for our chapter in Teen Times and other publications. 13. I coordinate my duties closely with those of other officers and chairs. 14. I use democratic process in my chapter work and try to show that I respect the different points of view of other members. 15. I complete my duties and responsibilities for the chapter without delay or prodding. 16. I encourage members to accept responsibility for chapter activities and when they do, I try to support them. 17. I help the chapter evaluate activities and projects and make plans for improvement. 18. I am alert to opportunities to represent and to speak up for Family, Career and Community Leader of America interpreting our goals, purposes, and programs at school and in our community. 19. I volunteer to do jobs for the chapter, even if they are not part of my official duties. 20. I am willing to be a candidate for a county, district, state or national office. 21. I participate in these chapter activities: Programs: Business Meetings Recreation and Socials Leadership Training Public Relations Activities/Events Community Service Money Raising Projects(s) Other 22. I participate in state and national projects and events. 23. I am working toward becoming a better member of: My Home and Family My Chapter My School My Community and the World 24. I think my best contribution to the chapter is 25. The main thing(s) I want to do to become a better leader are D-9

110 The Candidate Should: 1. Meet the requirements as stated in the FCCLA By-laws, Article XXI, and become familiar with the duties of that office as stated in the By-laws, Article XI; 2. Be neat, well groomed and have good manners. 3. Display emotional maturity and high moral standards. 4. Display leadership abilities and initiatives. 5. Assume and carry through with responsibilities. 6. Be tactful, cooperative and considerate of others. 7. Display a good command of the English language. 8. Complete officer candidate checklist (see chapter officer section). 9. Complete District Officer Application Form. Meetings for District Officers: 1. Planning Meetings--District level 2. District Meeting 3. District Proficiency Events 4. State Conference D-10

111 I. State Level A. Courtesy Corp. Host, hostess, monitor seating. B. Assist in selling FCCLA promotional items, if applicable. C. Assist state officers in presiding at regional meetings. II. District Level A. Prepare a news release regarding district meeting information for chapters to use as a public relations tool. B. Submit articles to the state and national newsletters (The Rose Petal; Teen Times) C. Work with district secretary in collecting articles from chapter for a one-page newsletter (at least 1 per year) to be mailed to chapters in the district. D. Present summary (oral) of project(s) from previous school year at the district meeting. Meetings to attend: --District Planning Meeting --District Meeting --District Proficiency Events --State Leadership Conference Advisors: District officers should bring their display boards to the State Leadership Meeting in the spring. These items will be placed on display during the conference. This will serve as a motivational instrument that will hopefully encourage other students to run for office. D-11

112 I. State Level A. Assist with chapter registration. B. Sit in district reserved seating press section and take pictures for the district scrapbook. C. Display district scrapbook at the state conference. D. Check press badges in the chapter press reserve seating section. E. Serve as usher at the regional meeting. F. Bring relaxer/energizer to regional meeting and be prepared to conduct if needed. II. District Level A. Collect scrapbook materials from local chapters in their district and add to the district scrapbook. B. Keep records, photographs and other materials of historical importance of the district. C. Compile a scrapbook to be presented at the annual district meeting. Meetings to attend: --District Planning Meeting --District Meeting --District Proficiency Events --State Leadership Conference Advisors: District officers should bring their display boards to the State Leadership Meeting in the spring. These items will be placed on display during the conference. This will serve as a motivational instrument that will hopefully encourage other students to run for office. D-12

113 I. State Level A. Assist with roll call at the State Leadership Conference (during general session and regional meeting). B. Assist with chapter registration. C. Sit in reserved seating area; take notes for district record purposes. D. Bring relaxer/energizer to regional meeting and be prepared to conduct if needed. II. District Level A. Record the minutes at the district planning meeting and district meeting. B. Assist with roll call at the district meeting. C. Assist with district correspondence. D. Work with district reporter in collecting articles from chapters for a one-page newsletter (at least 1 per year) to be mailed to chapters in the district. E. Present summary (oral) of project(s) from previous school year at the district meeting. Meetings to attend: --District Planning Meeting --District Meeting --District Proficiency Events --State Leadership Conference Advisors: District officers should bring their display boards to the State Leadership Meeting in the spring. These items will be placed on display during the conference. This will serve as a motivational instrument that will hopefully encourage other students to run for office. D-13

114 I. State Level A. Courtesy Corp. Host, hostess, monitor seating, check assembly attire during general sessions. B. Assist in selling FCCLA promotional items, if applicable. C. Assist state officers in presiding at regional meetings. D. Bring relaxer/energizer to regional and be prepared to conduct if needed. II. District Level A. Serve as co-chairperson of the program planning committee for district meetings, preside at the business session of the district meetings, be prepared to assume responsibility and preside at the district meeting in the event the state officer is unable to preside. B. Preside at the general session of the district proficiency events; help at state conference with the regional meeting and other sessions as assigned by the state executive council. C. Promote membership in FCCLA as determined by the needs of the district in which elected. D. Serve as liaison to the state president-elect and to the state officer representing the district. E. Present summary (oral) of project(s) from previous school year at the district meeting. Meetings to attend: --District Planning Meeting --District Meeting --District Proficiency Events --State Leadership Conference Advisors: District officers should bring their display boards to the State Leadership Meeting in the spring. These items will be placed on display during the conference. This will serve as a motivational instrument that will hopefully encourage other students to run for office. D-14

115 DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31 SEND TO: DISTRICT ADVISOR DIRECTIONS: This form is to be typed. Please send one copy to your district advisor, and keep one copy for yourself. Carefully read the election guidelines/qualifications in your chapter handbook. Candidate for: Grade in School: Name: First Middle Last Address: City: Zip: Phone: ( ) Address: Name of Parent/Guardian: School: Address: Working on, or has completed at least one Power of One Project in the area(s) of: State target for candidacy FCCLA office(s) held: Chapter: County: The above candidate is an affiliated member of his/her chapter and is herby recommended: Signature of Chapter Advisor Advisor s Home Phone Advisor s School Phone Signature of Candidate Signature of Chapter President DISTRICT ADVISOR USE ONLY District # Winner 1 st Runner Up 2 nd Runner Up D-15

116 I hereby certify that meets all of the qualifications, and in my opinion would make a worthy officer of the Florida Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. If the candidate is elected to the office, I shall assist him/her in performing all assigned duties and responsibilities. Signature of Chapter Advisor has my approval to be a candidate for a district office of the Florida Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. If he/she is elected to that office, I will give my permission for attendance at district activities, state meetings, meetings called by the district advisor and to perform other duties for which he/she may be responsible. Signature of School Administrator Signature of Parent/Guardian Pledge of the Candidate: If elected, I will perform all the duties pertaining to my office unless an emergency such as illness or death should occur. I understand that I shall have to relinquish my office if I do not attend all required meetings, fail to perform my duties, or in anyway violate the governing articles of the constitution. Signature of the Candidate D-16

117 The Candidate Should: 1. Meet the requirements as stated in the FCCLA By-laws, Article VIII, section B, and become familiar with the duties of that office as stated in the Bylaws, Article VII, Section A 2. Be neat, well groomed and have good manners 3. Display emotional maturity and high moral standards 4. Display leadership abilities and initiatives 5. Assume and carry through with responsibilities 6. Be tactful, cooperative and considerate of others 7. Display a good command of the English language 8. Have no record of school suspension/expulsion or law violations 9. Complete officer candidate checklist (see chapter officer section) 10. Complete District Officer Application Form 11. Must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA Required Executive Council Meeting 1. Close of state Conference: approximately 3 hours 2. Summer Council: approximately 3 days in June 3. Winter Council: approximately 3 days in January 4. Script Writing: approximately 2 days in either March or April 5. State Conference: approximately 4 days in either April or May 6. National Conference: approximately 5 days in July (see 2b below) 7. All district meetings and activities 8. Invitations from other chapters or local, state and civic organization when approved by state, district, or local advisor. When the State Office requests the presence of a state officer at a particular function, these expenses will be paid by the association upon presentation of receipts for travel by the state officer. 9. Other meetings as designated by the State Executive Director Financial Responsibilities to be assumed by: 1. the State Association: a. Expenses for room and meals while attending executive council meetings and state conference. Transportation to and from these meetings when approved by FCCLA State Executive Director. b. Expenses to attend meetings of other state organizations when approved by FCCLA State Executive Director c. Expenses for ½ of the basis monies needed for National Leadership Conferences for state officers provided these dollars are available. 2. the State Officers: a. Each Officer will purchase the official uniform selected by the Executive Council. b. Each officer attending the National Leadership Conference will be expected to provide for at least ½ of his/her national meeting basic expenses. All other expenses (ex; film, souvenir, tours, snacks) will be the responsibility of the individual. 3. the Local Chapter: a. Chapter inviting state officers to appear on program will be responsible for any expenses incurred for travel, room and/or meals. D-17

118 President: To preside at state convention and meetings of the Executive Council, to appoint committees, and to serve as an Ex-Officio member of these committees. President-Elect: To promote membership throughout the state and to serve as the Florida National committee member. To prepare yourself to assume the full responsibilities as president for the coming year. Vice President, Program of Work: To help plan and promote the state program of work, and to serve as chairman of the Honor Roll Committee. Vice President, Projects: To create interest and participation in the state and national projects and to serve as chairman of these scholarship committee. Vice President, Public Relations: To act as a link between FCCLA chapters and the public, keeping them well informed of the activities of the association and to prepare news notes and articles for newspapers and FCCLA publications, to serve on the National Connection Team. Vice President, Recreation: To compile suggestions for appropriate recreation for distribution to chapters, and to be responsible for the recreation program at state meetings and promote the Student Body National project along with VP of Projects. Vice President, Careers: To promote activities that will stimulate interest in family and Consumer Science careers and related occupations. Vice President, Chapter Achievement: To create interest and encourage members to work toward personal growth and achievement, promote the Power Of One National project, along with VP of Projects. Secretary: To keep an accurate record of the business sessions of the state meetings and the executive council. Treasurer: To keep a record of receipts and disbursements, to report the financial status of the association at the state meetings, and to compile a list of activities by which chapters can raise funds, promote state-sponsored fundraisers. Historian: To keep an accurate history of the association and to compile a scrapbook to be presented at the state meeting and other appropriate places, and to serve as chairman of the Scrapbook Committee. Parliamentarian: To rule on points on questions concerning parliamentary procedure, to assist in conducting meetings in a businesslike way, to keep the constitution up-to-date, and to serve as chairman of the Honorary Membership Committee. D-18

119 DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31 SEND TO: DISTRICT ADVISOR DIRECTIONS: This form must be typed in duplicate. Send one copy to your district advisor, and keep one copy for your file. Read and follow the election guidelines in your chapter handbook. Candidate for: ( ) State Level Office ( ) President-elect Name: First Middle Last Address: City: Zip: Phone: Address: Name of Parent/Guardian: Grade in School: Scholastic Average: Age: School: Address: Working on, or has completed at least one Power of One Project in the area(s) of: Has held the following FCCLA office(s): Chapter: County: District: List ONE outstanding achievement: Signature of Chapter Advisor Advisor s Home Phone Advisor s School Phone Signature of Candidate Signature of Chapter President DISTRICT ADVISOR USE ONLY District # Winner 1 st Runner Up 2 nd Runner Up D-19

120 I hereby certify that meets all of the qualifications, and in my opinion would make a worthy officer of the Florida Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. If the candidate is elected to the office, I shall assist him/her in performing all assigned duties and responsibilities. Signature of Chapter Advisor has my approval to be a candidate for a state office of the Florida Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. If he/she is elected to that office, I will give my permission for attendance at state and national meetings, executive council meetings and district meetings. I will assist him/her in the performance of other duties, which may arise during the term of office. I will support the candidate s efforts in securing financial assistance required to carry out the duties. Signature of School Administrator Signature of Parent/Guardian Pledge of the Candidate: If elected, I will perform all the duties pertaining to my office unless an emergency such as illness or death should occur. I understand that I shall have to relinquish my office if I do not attend all required meetings, fail to perform my duties and responsibilities, or in anyway violate the governing articles of the constitution. Signature of the Candidate IMPORTANT! Publicity: On many occasions, the state and district advisors need information for publicity purposes. On this page, write a statement in 25 words or less on What FCCLA Means To Me. (Parts of this statement may be used in the State Conference Program) Pictures: Attach a separate sheet containing a black and white photograph of yourself (head and shoulder pose). Attach by placing a circle of tape on the back of the picture. DO NOT tape across the front of the picture, as these will be used for publicity, printing programs, etc. A photograph is required to complete this application. An incomplete application will not be accepted. D-20

121 The Candidate Will: 1. Meet the requirements and become familiar with the duties of the office as stated in the Florida FCCLA Bylaws, Article XV, and the National Bylaws, Article V. 2. Meet the requirements on the current application form. 3. Have held a chapter, county council, city council, district, or state office. 4. Must have passing grades in all subjects, with at least an over all C (2.0) average and above average attendance record. (Need to check academics) 5. Have no record of school suspension/expulsion or law violation. 6. Display a good command of the English language. 7. Be neat, well groomed and have good manners. 8. Display leadership abilities and initiative. 9. Complete National Officer Application form. A current state officer may run for national office but they cannot serve in a dual capacity. Required Executive Council Meetings: (see National Handbook) Will be set by the National Office. Expenses: If elected as a National Officer all expenses become the responsibility of the national officer and the national organization. The state organization does not contribute to the expenses, with the exception of certain state level meetings, upon invitation by the state office. D-21

122 DEADLINE: March 1 SEND TO: State FCCLA Office DIRECTIONS: This form is to be typed. Send one copy plus attachments, to your state office and keep one copy for your file. Read the following enclosed guidelines. Name: First Middle Last Address: City Zip Home Phone: Date Affiliated: Address: Name of Parent/Guardian: Grade in School: Scholastic Average: Age: School: Address: List all major FCCLA projects and/or accomplishments: List FCCLA office(s) held: Chapter: County: District: State: List ONE outstanding achievement: Signature of Chapter Advisor Signature of School Administrator Signature of Candidate Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of Chapter President D-22

123 Each District will elect district officers at the District Meeting on the basis of the following procedures: 1. Officer candidates will be required to plan a project of their own choosing, relating to one of the current state targets. 2. Elected district officers will complete their projects during their terms of office, reporting at district meeting at the close of their terms. 3. The candidates for office will present a two-minute speech without props, campaign-type posters or costumes. The speech may be on the proposed project or of a campaign nature or both. 4. They will prepare a display of their project plans, to be exhibited in a designated area. The display must not exceed 3 deep by3 wide by5 high. 5. Each candidate will prepare a handout explaining his/her project. The handout shall be limited to one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and may contain print on one or both sides and may be folded in any manner selected by the candidate. Any embellishment made to the handout must be permanently attached. For example: glitter, ribbon, cotton, etc. Items not allowed include such items as gum, candy, buttons, pens, stickers, money and other items, which may be considered campaign type materials. Only the candidate shall distribute the handout at his/her project display. Distribution of the handout at any other place or in any other manner shall be grounds for disqualification from candidacy. A brief reference to the candidacy will not be grounds for disqualification. 6. Any candidates appearing on the stage at the meeting prior to the election of the officers will be disqualified. 7. An evaluation sheet of the candidate displays will be completed by each voting delegation to share with their chapter delegation. 8. Opportunities will be provided for voting delegates to meet and interview the candidates. 9. Voting will be at a designated time and polling place to which only properly identified voting delegates will be admitted to receive ballots. Each District will select nominees for state offices at the District Meeting on the basis of the following procedures: 1. Officer candidates will be required to plan a project of their own choosing, relating to one of the current state targets. 2. The candidates for office will present a two-minute speech without props, campaign-type posters or costumes. The speech may be on the proposed project or of a campaign nature or both. 3. They will prepare a display of their project plans, to be exhibited in a designated area. The display must not exceed 3 deep by 3 wide by 5 high. 4. Each candidate will prepare a handout explaining his/her project. The handout shall be limited to one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and may contain print on one or both sides and may be folded in any manner selected by the candidate. Any embellishment made to the handout must be permanently attached. For example: glitter, ribbon, cotton, etc. Items not allowed include such items as gum, candy, buttons, pens, stickers, money and other items, which may be considered campaign type materials. Only the candidate shall distribute the handout at his/her project display. Distribution of the handout at any other place or in any other manner shall be grounds for disqualification from candidacy. A brief reference to the candidacy will not be grounds for disqualification. 5. Candidates for state president-elect will participate in a symposium during a general session. The symposium will consist of one fact question and one thought question related to FCCLA. Each candidate will receive the same questions. D-23

124 6. Any candidates appearing on the program at the meeting prior to the election of officers will be disqualified. 7. An evaluation sheet of the candidate displays will be completed by each voting delegate to share with their chapter delegation. 8. At the district meeting, opportunities will be provided for voting delegates to meet and interview the candidates. 9. At the district meeting, voting will be at a designated time and polling place to which only properly identified voting delegates will be admitted to receive ballots. Procedures for electing state officers at the State Leadership Conference, from the district nominees, will include the following elements. 1. State officer candidates will be required to complete the state target-related project for which they presented plans at the district meeting. 2. Candidates will present a two-minute speech without props, campaign-type posters or costumes. The speech may be on the completed project, of a campaign nature, or combination of both. 3. There are to be no campaign-type materials distributed or displayed before or during the conference, except as designated below. Verbal campaigning at the conference is approved and encouraged. 4. Candidates will do a display of their project plans, procedures and results, to be exhibited in a designated area, grouped in sequence by FCCLA offices. The display must not exceed 3 deep by 3 wide by 5 high. 5. Each candidate will prepare a handout explaining his/her project. The handout shall be limited to one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper and may contain print on one or both sides and may be folded in any manner selected by the candidate. Any embellishment made to the handout must be permanently attached. For example: glitter, ribbon, cotton, etc. Items not allowed include such items as gum, candy, buttons, pens, stickers, money and other items, which may be considered campaign type materials. Only the candidate shall distribute the handout at his/her project display. Distribution of the handout at any other place or in any other manner shall be grounds for disqualification from candidacy. A brief reference to the candidacy will not be rounds for disqualification. Persons other than the candidate may not stand at the display to speak on behalf of the candidate or about the display/activities: this, too, would be grounds for disqualification. The candidate should be at the display at all times this area is open for campaigning. 6. Candidates for state president-elect will participate in a symposium during one of the general sessions. The symposium will consist of one-fact and one thought questions related to FCCLA. Each candidate will receive the same questions. 7. Any candidate appearing on the program at the conference prior to the election of officers will be disqualified. 8. An evaluation sheet of the candidate displays will be completed by each voting delegate to share with their chapter delegation. 9. At the State Conference, opportunities will be provided for voting delegates to meet and interview the candidates for state office. 10. At the State Conference, voting will be at a designated time and in a central polling place. Only properly identified voting delegates will be admitted, receive ballots, and vote. 11. Previous state officers and state office candidates may run again provided they meet the requirements of the Bylaws. The national officer candidates must submit with their application the following items: a. A letter of recommendation from their school administrator indicating the school s support of this student. The letter should also include information regarding school attendance habits of the candidate. (This is important because of the number of required absences). b. A letter from the local advisor indicating their support of the student s candidacy and their willingness to assume the extra responsibilities of a National Advisor. D-24

125 c. Three letters of recommendation concerning the candidate s worthiness to serve in the capacity of National Officer. (Examples: community leaders, past or present state officers, past or present district advisors, employers). d. A letter from the candidate to the Executive Council indicating that FCCLA will be their primary concern if selected as the state s representative. * All materials should be neatly typed, left bound and on only one side of the page. * Failure to submit any of the necessary items will result in disqualification. Procedures for electing national officer candidate(s) at the state meeting will include the following elements: 1. Each chapter may only nominate one candidate for national office. 2. Candidates will present a two-minute speech without props, campaign-type posters or costumes. The speech should include their qualifications in regard to FCCLA, ther goals relating to the organization and the importance of the current FCCLA theme to their candidacy. 3. There are to be no campaign-type materials distributed or displayed before or during the state meeting. Verbal campaigning at the conference is approved and encouraged. 4. Candidates will prepare a display interpreting the current FCCLA state theme and its importance to their candidacy. The size of the display must not exceed 3 deep by 3 wide x 5 high. No purchased symbols will be allowed. 5. Candidates will prepare a handout or creative resume for presentation to the voting delegates. The handout should be limited to one 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper which may contain print on one or both sides. It may be folded in any manner selected by the candidate. Any embellishment made to the handout must be permanently attached. For example; glitter, ribbon, cotton, etc. Items not allowed include such items as gum, candy, buttons, pens, stickers, money and other items, which may be considered campaign-type materials. Only the candidate shall distribute the handout at his/her project display. Distribution of the handout at any other place or in any other manner shall be grounds for disqualification from candidacy. A brief reference to the candidacy will not be grounds for disqualification. Persons other than the candidate may not stand at the display to speak on behalf of the candidate or about the display/activities; this, too, would be grounds for disqualification. The candidate should be at the display at all times this area is open for campaigning. 6. The candidate should be in the designated area at the appointed time and remain there until dismissed. No one can fill in for or take the place of the candidate. 7. Candidates for national officer will participate in a symposium. There will be a different set of questions than those presented to the president-elect candidates. The symposium will consist of one fact and one thought question related to FCCLA. Each candidate will receive the same questions. 8. Opportunities will be provided for voting delegates to meet and interview the candidates for national office. 9. Voting will take place at the regional meetings. Only properly identified voting delegates will receive ballots and vote. 10. The slate of national officer candidates will be narrowed to two candidates (three in the case of the FCCLA-at Large candidate requirement) by the majority vote of the general membership. 11. The Executive Council will meet and make the final decision as to the one national officer candidate (two in the case of the FCCLA-at Large candidate requirement) from the state of Florida. D-25

126 Candidate s Name Office Qualification Speech Project Total 30 Points Effectiveness 20 Points Appearance 10 Points Planning 10 Points Originality 10 Points Effort 20 Points 100 D-26

127 A good chapter should have good public relations. The public needs to understand your organization, programs, and activities. Capitalize on the public interest by keeping the community informed. Very important is the impression you make as a group when you travel, attend meetings at other schools, stay in motels, or carry out activities at various places in your community. The general public learns about you second-hand. A few ways of letting the public know about your activities follow: WITH A NEWS ARTICLE THAT tells who, what, when, where, why, and how. employs correct language and spelling omits the use of words, such as interesting, wonderful, great. is written in the third person. WITH A PICTURE THAT shows action. shows few people. is close up to the subject or point of action. shows an uncluttered background. avoids advertising a product, such as labels on products and machines. WITH AN EXHIBIT THAT emphasizes one theme; one idea with attention-getting titles. uses few articles; all articles related to the one theme; Breathing Space between articles displayed. has a pleasing and balanced arrangement. displays articles in perfect condition. carries little reading matter; few posters, few figures, easily read at five feet or more. has solid colored, neutral background. requires little of the MONEY, TIME, and EFFORT needed for other activities during the year. WITH A BULLETIN BOARD THAT follows one central theme. have captions, which are short and clever. follows a simple and pleasing color scheme. is not cluttered or overcrowded. is not left up too long WITH A FLOAT THAT tells a story about some part of our program. plays up one theme. carries few articles, few people and few printed words. requires little MONEY, TIME, and EFFORT needed for other activities during the year. is so arranged that the parade-watchers can see everything easily and quickly. WITH A SPEECH THAT matches the interest of the audience. holds to the subject. omits unnecessary details. is delivered with poise and confidence, in clear voice, and with correct grammar. E-1

128 Good public relations are words or actions - - planned or unplanned - - that make you personally, and the chapter as a whole, friends to the public. The purpose of public relations is to: inform the public about FCCLA through various media develop community support for FCCLA get more people involved in FCCLA create a positive public image of FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences How can you improve public relations? Here are some of the tools: write well prepared news stories, brochures, and flyers make radio and TV appearances place exhibits in store windows, shopping centers, public places, libraries prepare county fair exhibits design bulletin boards and marquees make courteous telephone calls write letters, follow-ups and thank yous cooperate with other organizations on special projects invite guests to meetings and other events- - parents, advisory groups, guest speakers, etc. make good impressions when you travel, attend meetings at other schools, stay in motels, or carry out activities at various places in your community As you can see, public relations is the overall impression you create on the public. Publicity is a method by which you tell people about FCCLA. It all goes hand-in-hand. And, it starts with YOU! Learn all that you can about writing new stories, taking pictures, making radio and TV appearances, arranging displays, etc. Develop a chapter newsletter! Distribute it to people in your community, the faculty, administration, students, and FCCLA members. The newsletter will inform friends and interested parties about what is happening in your chapter. FCCLA should also have articles in the school newspapers. The newsletter doesn t have to be long or formal - -one or two pages will suffice. Give it a try! It s not as hard as you might think! E-2

129 Submit articles and pictures regularly to your local, county, and state daily newspapers. Don t overlook weeklies and supplements. A week gone by without FCCLA exposure is a week lost in public relations. Encourage the chapter reporter to be prompt in writing articles following an activity. Appoint a committee to assist in writing articles, and ask two or three members to take quality photos. Get in touch with your local newspaper editor and develop a good working relationship with that person. Guidelines for preparing news releases: The following suggestions will help you prepare news releases to publicize your FCCLA activities and special events. 1. Type and double-space all copy, using one side of 8-1/2 x11 paper and ample margins. 2. Always use an original copy for each newspaper. Make photocopies. 3. In the upper portion of the first page, type chapter name, contact and title, advisor s name, school address, and phone number. 4. Label the top left-hand corner of each additional page with chapter name and page number, and staple pages together. 5. Submit copy well in advance of the newspaper s deadline. 6. Send a one-page fact sheet with your news release that includes membership statistics, the organization s goal and purposes, and brief history. Ideas For Articles An active chapter generates many ideas for news releases. The following are just a few of the activities the chapter may wish to publicize: Winners of contests, individual or teams Fund-raising projects Member of the month Biography of chapter advisor Chapter banquet Members attending convention Members attending leadership meetings Successful chapter and individual projects Community service projects FCCLA how it relates to classroom instruction Outstanding student leaders and advisors E-3

130 Date: Contact: (Name) (Address) (Phone number) February through 20 has been designated as National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week. FCCLA will carry out special activities and observances so that members might share their experiences and achievements with family, friends, and community leaders. The theme chosen for this year s National FCCLA Week is to focus attention on what nearly 500,000 young men and women are doing to improve personal, family, and community living. (Name of chapter advisor or chapter president and title) points out that several million young people have been challenged by the unlimited opportunities offered through membership in FCCLA over the quarter century plus since its establishment as a national organization for Family and Consumer Sciences in the secondary schools. They have an opportunity to grow as individuals, he/she stated, to contribute to home and family living, develop leadership and cooperation, open doors of service to others, prepare for a career, make new friends, find new experiences, gain an understanding of themselves, make creative and constructive use of leisure time, and most importantly, be a part of a national organization of teen-agers concerned with people, families, and communities. The members of the FCCLA Chapter have scheduled a number of activities for this week. Plans outlined by (president or advisor) include. FCCLA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization officially sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Education, and The American Association of Family and Consumer Science. Officers of the Chapter are: (List with titles). serves as the adult advisor. Other Publications Submit articles to state and national publications. State FCCLA publications want news of your chapter s activities. Chapters are also invited to submit articles to the TEEN TIMES about members, former members, or chapter activities. In selecting articles for the magazine, seek out unusual or outstanding accomplishments that would be of interest nationally or have inspirational value. E-4

131 Use classroom bulletin boards to communicate new projects or media results to members. Prepare bulletin boards in the school hallways or in the gymnasium lobby to make others in the school and community aware of FCCLA activities. Hold a contest and encourage students to submit ideas, themes, or complete outlines for bulletin boards, and allow a class period for the students to complete the project. Compile a scrapbook of articles and pictures about the chapter. The scrapbook will serve as a guide for future years, and it can be displayed at banquets, club fairs, and other events to publicize FCCLA. Write letters of thanks and appreciation to anyone or any group that has been of help and assistance to the chapter. It is proper for the chapter secretary to write the letter or note of gratitude and goodwill. It is appropriate for you as advisor to also follow with a note of thanks for any personal favor you may have received. Good public relations and chapter image begin with good personal ethics- -that means communicating your gratitude. An official proclamation of FCCLA Week, patterned after the sample shown, adds prestige to the celebration when signed by the mayor or governor. A proclamation-signing ceremony staged for press, school administrators, public officials, and influential business and community leaders can become an annual tradition. Joining with other vocational student organizations to give the event more clout and offer each group opportunities for special recognition. Follow official procedures and allow enough time for the request to move through government channels. Proclamation of the people of WHEREAS, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the national career and technical student organization for Family and Consumer Sciences students through grade 12, helps youth assume their roles in society through Family and Consumer Sciences education in areas of personal growth, family life, career preparation, and community service; and WHEREAS, the organization extends classroom learning through chapter projects that develop leadership and initiative and helps young men and women learn how to plan, make decisions and carry out and evaluate programs of action as they work with other youth and adults in their school and community; and WHEREAS, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America offers members an opportunity to work together for the improvement of themselves, they re families and their communities though the chapters; and WHEREAS, the week of February through February, 20, has been designated NATIONAL FCCLA WEEK with the theme ; NOW THEREFORE I,, do hereby proclaim the week beginning February as National FCCLA Week in and urge all citizens to acquaint themselves with the activities and values of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, to show interest in it and give help and encouragement to these young men and women who are working to achieve knowledge and experience that will help prepare them for future responsibilities as adult members of our society. E-5

132 TEEN TIMES, the national publication of Family, Career, and Community Leader of America, is an eight-page publication distributed to every paid member four times per year. The magazine focuses on member-oriented project ideas, organizational news, and societal issues. The national newsletter recognizes the important role of advisors in the organization and provides ideas and updates to make their job easier. THE ADVISOR will be mailed the chapter mailing in August, November, and March from the national office. Plan in advance of the event to have someone take photos of your chapter s activities. Remember to take close-up shots that show people in action. Remember the following points for publicity pictures: Pictures need to be clear and sharp; use black and white glossy photos for publicity pictures Have the activity appear natural Focus on one center of interest Keep backgrounds simple; avoid large foregrounds Take close-ups so one can see facial expressions Avoid shots of more than five people Promote the program with people shots Save time and money by using the same picture for several purposes Photo captions should include: 1. Who s in the picture (left to right). 2. Description of the activity or purpose. 3. When and where it took place. *You can photos by attaching them to your message and sending them to whomever you like. E-6

133 Establish regular radio programs, even television programs, at nearby stations. Use different members to prepare the programs and give them a cross section of appeal and interest. Schedule a meeting with local radio or television station managers to determine which type stories sound best on air. When requesting media coverage for a future event, a press release should be sent to television and radio stations. The press release should include detailed information about the event and a title, date, and location. A catchy explanation or hook is to attract the attention of reporters or assignment editors. Read the sample on the following page. Radio Tips Select persons with good speaking voices. Telephone in advance for a personal visit. Be well informed on the subject to be discussed. When writing for radio, the same basic rules apply as for newspaper copy. Be brief, accurate, and neat. Use simple descriptive words that form pictures in the listener s mind. Arrive well in advance of scheduled time to speak. Tell what chapter you represent and the basics of chapter (goals and purposes of FCCLA) Follow directions given by program director. Be friendly, but brief. Television Tips Write or call television for appointment. This is much better public relations that just dropping in unannounced. Visit manager to explain FCCLA. Explain the type of program, which you have planned. Programs, which you might consider, are panel or group discussions, live or recorded interviews, community bulletin boards or the Today show in your own town, or programs presented jointly with other clubs in your school. Plan with the station personnel for number of programs, dates, and times. Arrange chapter participation. Give full details (time, plans, and names of participating members) to station and the name and number to contact if more information is required. Wear pastel colors when appearing on television. Avoid white. Go light on make-up and avoid noisy bracelets or highly polished jewelry. Have everything well prepared in advance. Know exactly what you are going to do and say to avoid being nervous, but be flexible. Time your presentation to fill the allotted time. Be come familiar with the facilities and equipment. Be at the television station ahead of time so you can double check that everything is ready. Last and most important, relax, be yourself and act natural. E-7

134 Sample Press Release When approaching commercial radio and/or TV stations, remember that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires them to give a percentage of their time to public services announcements (PSAs) in order to remain licensed. However, nothing requires those PSAs to be related to your area of interest and many groups public and private are competing for airtime. It is your job to make the station want to air your program. EVENT: Seminar Adolescent Suicide Prevention and Intervention DATE: October 10, 2004, 9 a.m. to 12 noon LOCATION: Central High School, Cafeteria, Any town, Florida HOOK: FCCLA State Officer Team is conducting a community intervention specialty seminar, Adolescent Suicide: Prevention and Intervention, on Saturday morning for area youth. The seminar presents factual information about the extent of the teen suicide problem, explores casual theories, and addresses some of the myths surrounding this issue. QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact: E-8

135 Follow these rules when sending spots to local stations: 1. Type each announcement on a separate page. 2. Send at least two copies of each announcement. 3. Always double-space and leave wide margins. 4. At the top of each page, identify the spot this way: National FCCLA Week (or whatever event it is) Contact: (name) 20-second Spot Announcement (address) Use: (dates for National FCCLA Week) (phone no.) 5. When sending a tape recording, be sure to label the tape and include a typed identification and text 6. When sending video tapes or DVD s be sure to number and identify each picture (i.e.,[1] FCCLA Official Emblem, or [2] Jane Doe, FCCLA State President). If you are sending videotapes or DVD s written or taped spots, indicate this fact. If you will follow these simple rules, you will probably get better acceptance from your stations. The easier you make it for them to use your material, the more likely they are to be receptive. SUGGESTED 20-SECOND SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT February through is the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week. Half a million Family and Consumer Science students across the country who are members will carry out special projects and activities during the week, focused on the theme. Stations call letters salutes the FCCLA chapters in our listening area and congratulates them on the good work they are doing SUGGESTED 30-SECOND SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the national organization for students in Family and Consumer Sciences courses, will observe National FCCLA Week, February through. These young people have chosen the theme for this week to show that the half-million teenage members are interested in self-improvement, family unity, job preparation, and community service. The Chapter will join 11,000 other chapters all over the country in carrying out special activities and projects in observance of National FCCLA Week to focus attention on what these young people are doing constructively to prepare themselves as future adult citizens. It s a pleasure to salute the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and offer our congratulations on the fine work they are doing. E-9

136 For: National FCCLA Week Time: 30 seconds Use: (Dates of National FCCLA Week) Video Slide: Official emblem of FCCLA Audio You ll see a lot of these red and white emblems around during the week of (Beginning and ending dates of FCCLA Week). Those are the dates of National FCCLA Week and this is the official emblem of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the national organization for junior and senior high school students in Family and Consumer Sciences. Observances across the country will focus on the theme, to show that these teenagers are interested in working toward self-improvement, family unity, and community service. E-10

137 Cut and paste these standard statements about FCCLA to use in promotional materials, course descriptions, press releases, letters and more. Join FCCLA, the only national student organization that encourages your personal growth, prepares you for a career, fosters family and community involvement and helps you become a leader. You ll find opportunities to make new friends, plan and participate in chapter activities, turn your interests and concerns into action, earn recognition, feel good about yourself and have tons of fun! Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. The organization has involved more than nine million youth since its founding in FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers and communities. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is the national student organization that serves and supports family and consumer sciences education. At the heart of FCCLA is involvement in projects and activities students plan, carry out and evaluate themselves. Through their FCCLA involvement, students sort out thoughts, analyze situations, set goals, interact with others, apply classroom knowledge and become leaders in today s --- and tomorrow s --- families, careers and communities. FCCLA Is the only in school student organization with the family as its central focus; Is a career and technical 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. Times and fashions have changed significantly since we started. But the mission that guided us in 1945 continues to serve us today: 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. E-11

138 DON T JUST SAY IT, DISPLAY IT Anything that can be stood up, hung, draped or taped for the public to see has the potential to be a display device. Take advantage of the fact that practically anything can be imprinted with a message from recycled paper to glass. A fleeting glimpse of an eye can file display messages for future reference. A Good Display Should Attract attention even from a distance... Use bold or unusual colors / photographs / lights/ something moving Tell a story immediately... focus on a central theme Types of Displays/Exhibits Posters/Signs Banners/Scrolls Table Toppers Peg Boards Window Displays Bulletin Boards Mobiles Traveling Displays Clothes Line Building Blocks Button Imprints on scarves, totes, balloons Computer Backgrounds & Screen Savers Where to Display Anywhere and everywhere Schools Stores grocery, department, drugstores, record Shops Churches Libraries Theaters Teen centers Shopping malls Fairs county, state, health, 4-H Provide information... highlight a fact or an idea, which is easy to understand Relate to and appeal to a particular audience... have an impact/motivate action Be well designed... look balanced and uncluttered HERE S HELP Graphic arts departments, industrial arts departments, art departments at high schools, vocational-technical schools and colleges. Local merchants Photography buffs Lumberyard managers Paper company representatives Local printers E-12

139 Introducing a Speaker You can help or hinder our next speaker in the way you introduce him or her. Here are a few ways to introduce a speaker. Make few remarks. Don t start with his/her birth and chronicle the events of his/her life. Mention only those past experiences, which relate directly to the subject of the speech or the audience. Don t try to capture the audience with your personality, a string of funny stories, or your knowledge of the subject. Remember who the speaker is. Create suspense. Create the thought that what the speaker is about to say is important and mention his/her name only one, at the end of your remarks; then stay on the platform with him/her and lead the applause. Retire during applause. Don t gild the lily. Exaggerated praise of the speaker leads to disbelief and possible disappointment. Never Apologize. If the speaker is a substitute or a fill-in or program change, often such substitutes are far better speakers. Set a time limit. Before your introductions, tell the speaker that they are to speak for 25 minutes, or whatever, and that you will signal five minutes before time is up. Launch speaker s right. (a) What you say about the speaker must make the audience feel that he/she is important to them now. (b) How you say it must create suspense so that it makes the audience wait for the speaker eagerly. (c) The speaker s name should be the final climatic words. (d) Provide applause and stand up until the speaker has taken his/her place. Communication Skills Speaking To Your Audience You will be communicating with many different persons; other chapter members, FCCLA advisors, school administrators, community persons and groups, parents, and friends of Family, Career and Community leaders of America and Family and Consumer Sciences. To do this you should practice expressing yourself effectively. Three UPS of Speech Delivery Whether you are saying a few words at a committee meeting or making the main speech at a regional meeting, follow these important steps to insure success: 1. STAND UP Stand straight Stand tall! Be relaxed Don t make distracting motions or display distracting mannerisms. 2. SPEAK UP Your voice comes from your abdomen, not your throat. In speaking, use your lips. Project your words clearly by using your lips. Assume good relaxed posture use your diaphragm and your lungs to protect any words, poems or tongue twister using your lips to pronounce each letter especially those on the end of the words. When speaking, speak over the heads of the first rows to the last third of the audience. Vary your emphasis now powerful, now softer. Vary your speed now faster, now slower. Try to keep your voice low; and raise the voice occasionally for variety especially if telling a human-interest story, an anecdote or imitating someone, or to stimulate an audience to action. Deepen your voice for sincerity, for conviction, and especially when you swing into your last sentence or paragraphs or sections of your speech. If you tend to be nervous, be especially careful that you don t talk too fast and too shrilly. 3. SHUT UP WITH A SNAP Quit when you are through. A long, drawn-out rambling and aimless conclusion is an anticlimax and destroys the good impression you have made previously. Deepen the voice as you say, And now, in closing... or To summarize briefly... or Finally. say a few, very few sentences and close with a ringing sentence or a deeply sincere one. Thank the audience (if you are giving a formal speech) and sit down. E-13

140 In February 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed the first National Vocational Education Act into law. This act created federally supported, state-run programs of vocational education, which included home economics. The establishment of home economics education laid the foundation for the development of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as an integral part of the program. As early as 1920, high school home economics students belonged to home economics club. The clubs were sponsored by adult group who were interested in home economics education. In general, these adults were home economics education supervisory staffs of state departments of education, the department of student clubs of the American Home Economics Association, and home economics departments in colleges and universities. The clubs had many different names and ways of working. There was no organized way of cooperating between the state groups. Only those clubs that worked under the sponsorship of the American Home Economics Association had any affiliation with a national group. Interest in an overall program for high school economics students grew. In 1943, the American Home Economics Association in cooperation with the Home Economics Branch of the U.S. Office of Education, Division of Vocational and Technical Education, appointed a committee to study high school home economics club programs. The committee unanimously believed that all existing programs could be strengthened through a united effort. Thus, in March 1944, home economics leaders from 29 states met in Chicago, Illinois, and started plans for developing one national organization. An interim committee, selected from those attending the March 1944 meeting, plus student representatives of home economics clubs and their advisors, started plans for the development of one organization in June of On June 11, 1945, in Chicago, a group of national officer candidates from several sub regions and a group of advisors drew up a temporary constitution. They also selected a name for the proposed national youth organization of students studying home economics education Future Homemakers of America. The American Home Economics Association (AHEA) and U.S. Office of Education, under the direction of the home economics staffing the Division of Vocational and Technical Education, became co-sponsors of the organization. The National Education Association, through its department of home economics, and the American Vocational Association, through its home economics division, became cooperating groups. Future Homemakers of America started with 42 affiliated state association, 2,487 chapters, 92,516 members, and $7,200 loaned by AHEA. Within the first year of existence as a national organization, Family, Career and Community Leader of America had paid back the loan to AHEA and was incorporated in the District of Columbia as a self-supporting, private, nonprofit organization. Operating funds came from the national dues of 10 cents per member per year. F-1

141 February, 1917 The signing of the first National Vocational Education Act by President Woodrow Wilson brought into being federally supported, state-conducted programs of vocational education, which included home economics. Through home economics education, the foundation was laid for the development of the organization as an integral part of the program. June, 1945 Future Homemakers of America was founded in Chicago as the national organization for home economics students in the secondary schools, both public and private. November, 1945 The first issue of the official magazine, TEEN TIMES, was published, featuring the first national officers. October, 1946 The national headquarters was moved from the American Home Economics Association where it had been housed since October 1944 to office space in the U.S. Office of Education. July, 1946 The first national convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri. The theme was the motto of the organization, Toward New Horizons. October, 1947 The first national program of work was printed in TEEN TIMES. The theme was Building Today for Tomorrow and was planned around the eight purposes of the organization. August, 1962 The national program of work, previously included in TEEN TIMES magazine, was developed as a separate publication and mailed to chapters. July, 1963 A second National Vocational Education Act was signed into law (with 1963 amendments) and added funding to include home economics occupational programs for the first time. This laid the groundwork for the formation of HERO (Home Economics Related Occupations) chapters. At the same time, the bill provided categorical funds for the consumer and homemaking programs ij schools that gave impetus to the continuation of FHA chapters as a part of the home economics programs in schools. July, 1965 The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and New Homemakers of America National Organizations merged. January, 1971 The national headquarters was moved from U.S. Office of Education where it had been housed since 1946 to the fifth floor of the American Home Economics Association Building. July, 1971 Recommendations were made by a committee from the National Advisory Board and National Executive Council to form Hero Chapters as a part of Future Home Makers of America. F-2

142 July, 1971 The voting delegates at a national meeting approved a dues raise from $.25 to $1.00 per member per year. July, 1973 The National Program of Work was developed as a multimedia kit, Program Action Impact. November, 1975 The Healthy Babies: Chance or Choice project was piloted in Colorado in cooperation with the National Foundation of the March of Dimes that focused on a healthier next generation. July, 1977 The National Emblem of the organization was changed. July, 1978 Voting delegates at the national meeting approved a dues increase from $1.00 to $2.00. July, 1979 Two national HERO officers were elected for the first time. July, 1980 The National Board of Directors approved the purchase of land on which to build a national headquarters and leadership center in Reston, Virginia. September 28, 1981 The official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the building site in Reston, Virginia. January, 1982 The National Board of Directors voted to implement national participation events on a limited scale at the 1983 leadership meeting. July, 1982 Voting delegates at the national meeting adopted the red blazer as official dress. July, 1983 The Family, Career and Community leaders of America national headquarters and leadership center was dedicated during the 1983 National Leadership meeting in Washington, D.C. July, 1983 Voting delegates at the national meeting approved a dues increase from $2.00 to $4.00. July, 1986 Voting delegates at the national meeting voted to include the sentence We are member s of FHA and HERO chapters following the first sentence and fifth sentence of the Official FHA/HERO Creed. July, 1995 Organization celebrated the 50th Anniversary at the 1995 National Leadership meeting in Washington, D.C. July, 1999 Voted and changed name from FHA/HERO to FCCLA. F-3

143 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 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. FCCLA PURPOSES 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life. 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unity of society. 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. 4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony. 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults. 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today s society. 8. To develop interest in family and consumer sciences and related occupations. FCCLA MOTTO Toward New Horizons is the FCCLA motto. This motto expresses the purposes of the organization learning to live better today so that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. FCCLA COLORS The official colors are red and white. The colors are symbolic of youth: red for strength, courage and determination and white for sincerity of purpose and integrity of action. F-4

144 FCCLA Flower The red rose represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance. It symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living. It is found in almost every country in the Northern Hemisphere and is symbolic of vibrant, glowing health, which contributes to happiness and efficiency in home and family life. FCCLA Logo As the millennium turned so did the version of the FCCLA logo. The new logo 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 logo will continue to be red, the color of the rose as a sign of strength. The sweeping arrow arch is a common motif in today s designs and embodies an active organization that moves towards new arenas. Pins and Symbols 1. The pin is a reproduction of the FCCLA emblem. Members, advisors, honorary members, and chapter parents may wear the pin. Active members use the shield guard carrying the letters FCCLA. The guard for advisors is an A. The guard for honorary members is an H. The guard for parents is a P. Officers may use the guard, which indicates their office. 2. The FCCLA pin is worn over the heart. Place the guard to the left of and on a level with the lower edge of the pin. 3. Only one guard may be worn. 4. Symbols denoting completion of projects may be attached to the chain connecting the pin and guard. The symbol for Power of One is the number 1. These pins are ½ inch high and come in five different colors to represent the five modules. White A Better You Blue Family Ties Gold - Working on Working Green Take the Lead Red Speak Out for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 5. The number of symbols to be worn at one time is left to the discretion of the wearer. 6. There are also pins for completion of each of the national projects. FCCLA Official Articles API is the official supplier of FCCLA emblematic materials and supplies. You can order through the national website at F-5

145 Publications Teen Times is the official national magazine of FCCLA. It is issued four times a year to affiliated chapters. A copy for each affiliated member is mailed to the local FCCLA chapter. The Adviser is the official national magazine of FCCLA Advisors. It is issued three times a year to affiliated chapters. Each chapter receives one copy mailed directly. The Meaning of the Rose As you know the red rose is the flower of the FCCLA. The rose has been the favorite flower from remotest antiquity. It is found in almost every country on the northern hemisphere and is capable of cultivation in every state and territory of the nation. A red rose is symbolic of vibrant, flowing health, which contributes to happiness and efficiency in home and group life. In the rose each separate petal is necessary for the formation and beauty of the full-grown flower. So are attractive personalities, strong character and physical beauty necessary to a well-rounded individual. As a rose must have sunlight and water, provided by God, for growth and beautiful color, so must a young person have the good example, guidance and encouragement which only can come from good parents in a good home to grow to full maturity. We are going to show you a comparison between the growth of a rose and the growth of a young person. Starting with the root of the rose we shall trace its growth up to the full-bloomed rose. ROOTS The roots of a rose are symbolic of the home and family from which we come. Our families have given us the beginning of life and laid the foundation on which we will build our lives. They have cultivated the soil and provided the things necessary for growth. The influences that come from our homes are deeply instilled in our roots and most of them will never be changed. The branches of this root represent these influences. Our families have given us the foundation for health, both mental and physical. We have been guided through the dependent, immature years toward achieving independence and maturity. From our families we have learned that respect for the individual is the basis of a growing affection, which is properly fostered, leads to the desire to have us reach our best development. Other roots that are firmly established by a good family are a sense of security and personal worth. It is important that we feel that we belong and as we grow into adults we will still have that sense of security that comes from the serenity and stability of good family life. Roots of certain character traits have been cultivated. Loyalty, honesty, truthfulness, patience and spiritual development are some roots that should be firmly established by the family. The family could have no better example for guiding the growth of the young in the home. Thus, the roots of our life are cultivated by our family life from which we should learn to meet life with high hopes and courage to face new situations with the expectation of great achievements. STEMS Just as the stem of the rose comes from the roots and is sustained throughout its growth to maturity so the child comes from the home and is nourished and guided there toward a mature life. It is in the home that we pass from a stature of complete dependence to independence. This period is rich in education possibilities and emotional satisfactions. The stem of the rose as well as the roots needs rich soil, water, warmth, and sunshine for growth into a healthy plant that supports the leaves and blossoms. The child also needs the factors that will help him grow into a well-rounded person so that he may face life courageously. First, he needs the factors, which are necessary for physical growth and the building of a healthy body. Second, there needs to be the opportunities to grow in wisdom, and develop the abilities. Third, guidance in relationships with the family and friends is essential for social and emotional growth. Fourth, no personality is complete without the sunshine of God s love. During this period of growth one should seek and maintain a reverent attitude toward God and a mind that seeks for the true, the beautiful and the good. THORNS Growing up has its thorns too. There are often conflicts in our lives. F-6

146 You might recall a few of the thorns such as your first day in school when perhaps you were away from your mother and home for the first time; losing your front teeth; shyness and bashfulness; embarrassing occasions; times when you were scared. Freckles or straight hair were probably thorns to some of you. There are other thorns too in growing up. We are often in conflict with our families and ourselves. One moment we may behave in a childish manner and the next instant demand our rights and privileges as an adult. One moment we want our mother to make our decisions for us and then, demand the right to decide for ourselves. We are afraid of being different and at the same time may not like what the crowd is doing. Conflicting ideas of different generations often are like thorns. We are all familiar with Now in my day things were different. The thorns will always be there but whether we can handle the rose without being pricked will depend on how we can face these conflicting situations. Through sharing experiences and openly discussing these conflicts with our parents we can come to an understanding that will be acceptable to both. Then we can say with the poet, every rose has its thorns, but ain t the roses sweet. BUDS From this stem that is sustained by the roots grows the buds, which will later develop into the beautiful flower. The buds are symbolic of the developing beauty and talents of the young person. You are growing out of the awkward age, when you felt you were all legs and arms, into a young adult of charm, poise, and good manners. You have learned, or you are learning the importance of such characteristics as adaptability, self-confidence, patience, the joy of living and honesty in dealing with people and may others. The finer and more worthy these goals, the greater value they will have to you and the community where you will live. The care and development and the use we make of opportunities at this time are most important to help us grow into full maturity and be the kind of grown-up we want to be. A rose may be carefully cultivated up to this stage of development and have beautiful buds, but will never open into beautiful flowers if the same loving care is not continued. So we are at this stage of development in our lives and it is up to us to make the choice that will determine whether our lives will open out to give beauty and service to the world or whether we will wither and die. LEAVES While the home is the center of our lives and usually has the greatest influence in our growing up, there are other influences that are important. The teachers we have during our school years have a great influence in molding our characters as well as helping form habits and attitudes. The kinds of friendship we form are very important. A real friendship that is based on sharing and understanding will grow into deep affection. Then, there must be confidence and loyalty if a friendship is to be lasting. Honesty and sincerity are also important. The friendships you have can help you develop these traits if the friend values these characteristics and tries to incorporate them in his own life. Thus the leaves of our rose represent these influences in the process of growing-up. FULL ROSE As our rose opens into full maturity, we see the beauty of each petal as it contributes to the beauty and elegance of the full-blown rose. Thus, when we see an attractive personality, it too has the beauty of a rose. To be grown-up means to be physically mature; next, to understand oneself and then to have attained inner harmony and established goals that direct one toward consistent effort; wise choices and self-control. The grown-up is able to understand life s problems and to face them confidently. He/she is able to plan a satisfying design for living. He/she makes plans this plan home centered thus providing a powerful support for his/her normal physical well being, mental growth, and emotional fulfillment. Thus, when you see a full grown rose in all its beauty, think of all the qualities that go into the making of a beautiful life. FCCLA and the Family FCCLA, the vocational student organization designed as an integral part of family and consumer science education contributes significantly to strengthening families and communities. FCCLA members become increasingly empowered with responsibilities and opportunities through organizational processes and activities. Thus, they are equipped to assume adult roles and responsibilities that are essential to strong, stable families and a quality society. Members learn to function both as individuals and as members of a team. FCCLA provides a system through which students may understand the importance of education and function as education advocates for the home and family in public policy decisions. Home Economics educators working as advisors to FCCLA chapters provide the substantive support and leadership essential to the growth and development of students in this critical area of home economics education. Investment in this organization is a major key to a better life for all. F-7

147 Family ands Consumer Sciences Education Vision Statement Family and consumer sciences education empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. Our unique focus is on families, work and interrelationships. FCCLA Mission Statement 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 communications; practical knowledge; and vocational preparation F-8

148 FCCLA helps students Develop career skills and learn to balance career and family responsibilities. Strengthen home and family life. Prepare for community living as responsible citizens. Experience the connection between vocational and academic skills. Improve self-esteem. Practice and apply creative and critical thinking. Understand themselves and their responsibilities with others Develop a personal leadership style. Identify concerns, make decisions and carry out activities. Experience the satisfaction of helping others. Observe family and consumer science-related careers. Gain recognition for accomplishments. Build supportive relationships with teachers in a less formal atmosphere. Achieve established performance standards competencies. FCCLA helps teachers Incorporate school-to-career elements and applied academics into the family and consumer sciences program. Serve special populations. Enrich classroom teaching and motivate students to learn. Fulfill student performance standards and competencies. Reduce preparation time as students take responsibility for learning. Guide students toward meaningful projects that enhance the image of family and consumer science education. Model how to help others. Publicize the family and consumer sciences program to parents, administrators and community. Attract more students. Establish rapport with students. Expand professional experience and fulfillment. Tap into a professional support system. FCCLA helps schools Motivate and improve student s attitude toward school and learning. Facilitate the transition from school to career. Demonstrate how academic lessons are applied through the family and consumer sciences program. Integrate life skills into family and consumer sciences classes, making school and life relevant to one another. Gain community support for programs. Prepare employable citizens. Demonstrate classroom learning in the community. Build support systems for students. F-9

149 The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes former members who have distinguished themselves in a chosen field of endeavor, whether as a paid professional or volunteer. The candidate s achievement should reflect leadership, which is so highly emphasized in the programs of FCCLA, and the goals and purposes of the organization. Nomination may be submitted by any member, alumni member, or local advisor. The Alumni Achievement Award should be presented in conjunction with another ceremony such as Honorary Membership Ceremony. Creed Ceremony (Speaker 1 places a phrase on the easel board each time) Speaker 1: Speaker 2: Speaker 1: Speaker 3: Speaker 1: Speaker 4: Speaker 1: Speaker 5: Speaker 1: Speaker 6: Speaker 1: Speaker 7: WE ARE THE FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA What does this mean to you? Are you willing to accept the fact that you will become an American leader of the future? You will be the contributing factor in the future of American families and their ability to become successful. How? To meet this challenge, you have one of the greatest opportunities FCCLA. WE FACE THE FUTURE WITH WARM COURAGE As a young adult in today s society you must have the personal drive to attempt new challenges, the faith to seek new experiences and the physical energy to see a job through to its completion. AND HIGH HOPE Dreams are the foundation of future accomplishments. They stimulate creativity and challenge the imagination as you establish goals for a brighter, happier and most productive future. WE HAVE THE CLEAR CONSCIOUSNESS OF SEEKING OLD AND PRECIOUS VALUES The pleasure of having a good community is priceless. Remember precious values when planning for the future. FOR WE ARE THE BUILDERS OF HOMES HOMES FOR AMERICA S FUTURE The building materials for a good home are love, security, faith, and family. But one by itself is just a small part. We are the foundation of the home, which keeps the parts working in harmony. HOMES WHERE LIVING WILL BE THE EXPRESSION OF EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD AND FAIR It is our responsibility to make our lives as well as the lives of our family radiate love, security, and a flowing happiness which will show a true expression of things goods and fair. F-10

150 Speaker 1: Speaker 8: Speaker 1: Speaker 1: HOMES WHERE TRUTH, AND LOVE, AND SECURITY, AND FAITH WILL BE REALITIES, NOT DREAMS Through FCCLA, we have unlimited opportunities to become successful leaders. These opportunities are abundant and are constantly staring you in the face. Are you going to turn your back and walk away or are you going to stand up and meet the challenge? WE ARE THE FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA. WE FACE THE FUTURE WITH WARM COURAGE AND HIGH HOPE. We challenge you to embrace this creed as you accept your role in society today and prepare for a greater role in the future. Please stand as we repeat our creed together. (Everyone stands and repeats creed.) Distinguished Service Award FCCLA Distinguished Service Award recognized outstanding contributions and continuing service by individuals whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the organization s program. Examples of those eligible for the Distinguished Service Award are local and county advisors, city and county supervisors of Family and Consumer Sciences and teacher educators. The candidate s contribution to the FCCLA s program should be outstanding or unique and in excess of regular duties. Nominations may be submitted by any affiliated member, or alumni member. The Distinguished Service Award should be presented in conjunction with another ceremony such as Honorary Membership Ceremony. President: The Distinguished Service Award recognizes those persons whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the organization s programs and who have made significant and valued contributions to the growth and progress of the organization. It is with great pleasure that we present the award to (Name). (President then explains why the award recipient has been selected.) (Name), will you please step forward? Secretary: (Name), I am pleased to present you with the (plaque, certificate, pin, ect.), in gratitude for prior and continuing service to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. (Secretary steps back and recipient make brief remarks.) F-11

151 Honorary Membership Ceremony Arrangements: I. The conferring officers are the president and secretary. The national or state organizations usually confer honorary membership at the time of the national or state meeting when no special arrangement other than a standard head table set-up is required. II. When a more formal setting is desired, eight red candles representing the purposes of the organization may be placed on a table covered in white. One large white candle behind these represents the light of family and consumer sciences and colors of the organization may be used in decorating the room for the ceremony. (If candles are not permitted, an electric light or an arrangement of roses may be substituted.) President: Second Speaker: Third Speaker: Fourth Speaker: Fifth Speaker: Sixth Speaker: Seventh Speaker: Eighth Speaker: Ninth Speaker: Tenth Speaker: Eleventh Speaker: Twelfth Speaker: We have before us the light of family and consumer sciences, the light of our ideals and purposes which enables us to make our homes, communities, nations and world a happier place in which to live (lights white candle and steps back in place). (steps to the center of the group in front of table) These symbols remind us of our responsibilities as leaders and community volunteers and tomorrow. The eight purposes of our organization reaffirm the responsibilities we assume. (Steps back in place) To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life. (Light 1 st candle on right side of white candle) To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society. (Light1 st candle on left of white candle) To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. (Light 2 nd candle on right side) To encourage individual and group involvement in helping to achieve global cooperation and harmony. (Light 2 nd candle on left side) To promoting greater understanding between youth and adults. (Light 3 rd candle on right side) To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. (Light 3 rd candle on left side) To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today s society. (Light 4 th candle on right side) To promote Family and Consumer and related occupations. (Light 4 th candle on left side) (steps forward and points toward colors) The colors of our organization are red and white. Red, an intense color, suggests strength, courage, and determination. White is recognized as the symbol of sincerity of purpose and integrity of action. May those colors inspire us with the courage and determination to succeed. (Steps to side of 10 th speaker) (steps forward with a red rose places rose in vase on table) Another symbol of our organization is the red rose. The rose, due to its beauty, has always been a favorite flower cultivated in every state in the union. It is found F-12

152 in almost every country of the northern hemisphere. (Points) This flower gives joy through its beauty and fragrance and symbolizes our search for beauty in everyday living. (Steps back in place) President: Secretary: President: The purpose of this ceremony is to confer honorary membership in the (local chapter) of the FCCLA. Honorary Membership expresses our deep appreciation for interest shown in our behalf. Will the secretary please read the names and a resume of the services of those who have been elected to receive honorary membership in the chapter of FCCLA. (President moves around to the front of the table.) Will the following please come forward? (Secretary calls names of person. When he/she steps forward, the secretary reads a resume of services he/she has given. While the secretary is reading, the president pins the FCCLA logo on the first person. This procedure is followed for each member receiving honorary membership.) Honorary membership is awarded only to those who have helped advance the family and consumer sciences education program or who have rendered outstanding service to the organization. We are proud to have awarded to these persons our symbol of recognition. Our congratulations to you as (year) honorary members of chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Local Installation Service a b c d e Y z f g h i j A B C D E X F G H I J z Y F f e d E D G H g h c b a C B A Outgoing Officer Incoming Officer Flower Arrangement Large White Candle Red Candles (8) Microphones Gavel and Sound Block I J i j X. President z. Incoming President-Elect Y. President-Elect a. Incoming Vice-President of Program of Work A. Vice-President of Program of Work b. Incoming Vice-President of Projects F-13

153 B. Vice-President of Projects c. Incoming Vice-President of Public Relations C. Vice-President of Public Relations d. Incoming Vice-President of Recreation D. Vice-President of Recreation e. Incoming Vice-President of Careers E. Vice-President of Careers f. Incoming Vice-President of Chapter Achievement F. Vice-President of Chapter Achievement g. Incoming Secretary G. Secretary h. Incoming Treasurer H. Treasurer i. Incoming Historian I. Historian j. Incoming Parliamentarian J. Parliamentarian Instructions Outgoing officers will wear official dress. Incoming officers will be dressed in white. All officers are expected to learn and practice respective parts. Arrangements: 1. Eight red candles, representing the purposes of the organization are placed on a table covered in white. One large white candle is placed in the center of the table behind the row of red candles. An arrangement of red roses, the official flower of the organization, may be placed in the center of the table. The official banner should be placed on the front of the table. 2. A very dimly lighted room will permit the candlelight to create a more impressive ceremony. 3. Soft music may be played during the ceremony. Officers and incoming officers may go to their places while soft music is being played. 4. All participants officers stand in accordance with the position on the table and station arrangement chart show above. 5. Each installing officer and incoming officer remains standing throughout the ceremony. Each installing and incoming officer should be seen. No one stands directly in front of someone else. 6. When lighting candles, pick up the red candle, light it from the white candle, hold it while saying part, and return it to the place on the table. Procedure: When the curtain opens, all outgoing and incoming officers are in their places off stage. The president is the officer in charge and stands at the center back of the table. The white candle is lighted. The resident will make a brief statement such as As this time will the officers who have served the (Local) Chapter Family, Career and Community Leaders of America during the past year join me on stage. Please hold your applause. (Beginning with the vice-president, the name of each outgoing officer is called.) Each officer enters and takes position indicated. President: (Speaking for the outgoing officers, make a statement in your own words this has been a challenging and rewarding experience appreciate the opportunity to have served. If there is to be applause, lead it here.) Outgoing President: (Makes retiring speech.) (One rap of gavel optional) The (Local Chapter), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is in regular session to install officers and to exact from them the duties and responsibilities which they are about to assume. We have before us the light of Family and Consumer Sciences, a light which radiates throughout the world. This is the light of our ideals, our purposes, which enables us to make our home, community, and nation a happier place in which to live. Outgoing Vice-President of Program of Work: (Lights candle 1 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our first purpose to provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life. Outgoing Parliamentarian: (Lights candle 2 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our second purpose to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society. Outgoing Vice-President of Projects: (Lights candle 3 from center candle.) F-14

154 This candle symbolizes our third purpose to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. Outgoing Historian: (Lights candle 4 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our fourth purpose to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony. Outgoing Vice-President of Public Relations: (Lights candle 5 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our fifth purpose to promote greater understanding between youth and adults. Outgoing Treasurer: (Lights candle 6 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our sixth purpose to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. Outgoing Vice-President of Recreation: (Lights candle7 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our seventh purpose to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today s society. Outgoing Vice-President of Chapter Achievement: (Lights candle 8 from center candle.) This candle symbolizes our eighth purpose to promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations. Outgoing President: The following officers have been elected to serve the (Local Chapters), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America for the year As the secretary reads your name and office will you please come forward. Outgoing Secretary: (Reads. Incoming officers receive rose from outgoing officers, as name is read, optional). Office Name Incoming President Incoming President-elect Vice-President of Program Work Vice-President of Projects Vice-President of Public Relations Vice-President of Recreation Vice-President of Careers Vice-President of Chapter Achievement Secretary Treasurer Historian Parliamentarian (The new officers will step to the front circle as their names are called and remain there through the end of the ceremony. Outgoing officers step back.) Outgoing President: As incoming officers, you must realize that the highest honors of the (Local Chapter) are bestowed upon you. The (Local Chapter) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America has faith and confidence in your ability to assume your responsibilities. The pledge of your office signifies your willingness to do this. Please repeat after me. Incoming President: (In union, led by Outgoing President.) I promise that I will / to the best of my ability / faithfully perform all duties / belonging to the office / for which I have been elected. Outgoing President: You have heard the pledge which incoming officers have made. It is important that each member assist these officers in the performance of their duties. Will the incoming President-Elect please step forward and state your duties. Incoming President-Elect: My duties as President-Elect are to promote membership throughout the school and to promote the national membership project. During the year, I will prepare myself for assuming the full responsibilities as President for the year to. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Vice-President of Program of Work, please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Vice-President of Program of Work: My duties as Vice-President of Program of Work are to plan and promote the chapter program of work, and develop the calendar. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Vice-President of Projects, please step forward and state your duties. F-15

155 Incoming Vice-President of Projects: My duties as Vice-President of Projects are to create interest and participation in the state and national projects and to serve as chairperson of the State Project, Distinguished Service and Alumni Achievement Awards Committees. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Vice-President of Public Relations, please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Vice-President of Public Relations: My duties as Vice-President of Public Relations are to act as a link between the FCCLA chapter and the public, keeping them well informed of the activities of the chapter, and to prepare news notes and articles for newspapers and FCCLA publications. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Vice-President of Recreation, please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Vice-President of Recreation: My duties as Vice-President of Recreation are to compile suggestions for wholesome recreation for chapter use, and to be responsible for the recreation program as appropriate for local chapter program of work. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Vice-President of Careers, please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Vice-President of Careers: My duties as Vice President of Careers are to promote activities that will stimulate interest in family and consumer sciences related occupations. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Vice-President of Chapter Achievement please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Vice-President of Chapter Achievements: My duties as Vice-President of Chapter Achievements are to create interest and encourage members to work toward personal growth and achievement and promote the National Program Power of One. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Secretary please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Secretary: My duties as Secretary are to keep an accurate record of the business sessions of the chapter and executive council meetings and be responsible for chapter correspondences. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Treasure, please step forward to state your duties. Incoming Treasurer: My duties are to keep a record of receipts and disbursements, to report the financial status of the chapter at local business meetings, and to compile a list of activities by which our chapter may raise funds. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Historian please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Historian: My duties as Historian are to keep accurate history of the chapter and to compile a scrapbook to be presented at the state conference and other appropriate places. I am responsible for preparing and mailing Chapter-In-Action Scrapbook Award entry. Outgoing President: Will the incoming Parliamentarian please step forward and state your duties. Incoming Parliamentarian: My duties as Parliamentarian are to rule on points in questions concerning parliamentary procedure, to assist In conducting meetings in a business-like way, to keep the constitution up-to date, and to serve as chairperson of the Honorary Membership Committee. Outgoing President: Will the incoming President please step forward. The office of the President is one of great responsibility because the success of this chapter depends to a great extent on the attitude and skill of the presiding officer. You will want to be pleasant, firm, impartial, considerate, and a real friend to every member of the chapter. As incoming President of the (Local Chapter), F-16

156 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America will you please state your duties. Incoming President: My duties as President are to preside at the chapter meetings and meetings of the executive council, to appoint committees, and to serve as an ex-officio member of them. I will represent the chapter during the coming year. Outgoing President: (Turn over the gavel to incoming President) I herby incest you with the responsibility and authority of your office and bid you use your authority wisely. I now relinquish the position of President to our new President,, under whose guidance our chapter will make progress. (Outgoing officers pin the new officer with the pin for their office, optional). Incoming President: (Make a short talk) Let us stand and repeat the Creed. (INSERT CREED) The (Local Chapter), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is now adjourned. Goodnight. F-17

157 OPENING CEREMONY PRESIDENT: (Give a rap with the gavel indicating the membership should stand) We are Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; our objective is to help individuals improve personal, family and community living. OFFICERS: Out activities focus on individual growth, preparation for family life, development of occupational skills and career preparation of youth in today s society. MEMBERS: As we work toward the accomplishments of our goals, we learn cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership and give service. PRESIDENT: This meeting of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is now in session. CLOSING CEREMONY PRESIDENT: (Give a rap with the gavel indicating the membership should stand) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of making today s decisions that effect our lives and the world in which we live. Let us repeat our Creed: ALL: We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have 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 expressions 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. F-18

158 Rose Ceremony: First Speaker: Second Speaker: Third Speaker: Fourth Speaker: Fifth Speaker: Sixth Speaker: Seventh Speaker: Eighth Speaker: Nineth Speaker: Tenth Speaker: The growth of a rose is comparable to the growth of FCCLA. (Speaker holds long-stemmed red rose) The ideas are the roots stretching, reaching for strength from others, and building a strong network of positive relationships. (Speaker places root system on flannel board) The stem, as the chapter itself, is the foundation. Strong and growing, it offers security and help to those who need it. (Speaker places stem on flannel board) Each leaf is an advisor: firm, supporting and with responsibilities to urge growth and help keep the chapter alive. (Speaker places leaf for each advisor on stem on flannel board) Growing up has its thorns, too. There are often conflicts in our lives. The thorns represent those conflicts with ourselves and our families that challenge us to grow and develop. The thorns will always be there but whether we can handle the rose without being pricked will depend on how we are able to face conflicting situations. (Speaker places thorns on bush stem) Each bud represents a new member, essential to the chapter and a unique individual. This bud brings vitality, enthusiasm and a fresh prospective. (Place bud on flannel board) As the bud bursts forth and begins to separate its petals from its tight little heaven, it does so with determination, high hope, and the courage to dream and be oneself, willing to help, be helped and listen. (Speaker partially opens rose on the flannel board) Finally, the individual blooms into a full and beautiful rose; precious, with the knowledge and capacity to love and turn the dreams into realities. (Speaker places a full open bloom on the flannel board) And with satisfaction of success, wisdom and maturation that beautiful rose will be ready to enter the unpredictable world, inspire and set an example for all mankind. (Speaker places a full open bloom on the flannel board) The rose represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance. It symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living. It is a hearty flower that demonstrates the endurance and stability of the family and our organization. (Speaker places additional red rose bloom on flannel board) Eleventh Speaker: The red rose is found in almost every country of the Northern Hemisphere. It is symbolic of vibrant, glowing health, which contributes to happiness F-19

159 and efficiency in home and family life. (Speaker places additional rose bloom on flannel board) Twelfth Speaker: Today we challenge you to the values and goals the red rose symbolizes as you participate in helping youth assume active roles in society through home economics education in areas of personal growth, family life, vocational preparation and community involvement. Rose Planting Ceremony The ceremony will be held at the site where roses are to be planted. Holes for roses will already be dug and the rose bushes, one for each of the eight purposes, will be laid at the side of the holes. Everyone participating in the planting should try to wear red and white. There should be a band and several members to sing, if possible. The narrator should be chapter officer, not the president. The other speakers should be officers or appropriate members of chapter. Band plays song about a rose, such as Moonlight and Roses or The Rose. Narrator: Speaker 1: Speaker 2: Speaker 3: Speaker 4: Speaker 5: Speaker 6: Speaker 7: President: The rose, a favorite since ancient times is known for its beauty and affinity for universal cultivation. Then, what flower could better represent FCCLA that the beautiful red rose, with all its loveliness symbolic of vibrant glowing health so essential for the happiness and efficiency of home and community life. Every FCCLA chapter in Florida should try to have red roses somewhere on the campus. Therefore, the reason for our meeting here today is to plant a rose for each purpose, hoping that as these roses grow, so will our interest in the growth and development of FCCLA. May this rose provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life. May each blossom this rose brings forth remind us to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society. This rose will encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. May this rose remind us to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve worldwide brotherhood. May this rose promote greater understanding between youth and adults. I plant this rose to remind us to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. This rose will encourage us to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today s society. As the president of the Chapter of FCCLA, I dedicate each of these roses to develop interest in Family and Consumer Sciences related occupations. F-20

160 Narrator: We, the Family, Career and Community Leader of America, have chosen the rose as a symbol of our organization, for we feel that it is a flower for every leader in America. The beauty of the rose can be enjoyed by everyone and will always be a living standard to us because it is found in almost every country on the Northern Hemisphere and is capable of cultivation in every state and territory of America. Then, too, the rose has a special significance to FCCLA. (Hands a rose in the form of a simple corsage to advisor and president.) As you war this rose, may you be conscious of its beauty and fragrance and may it remind you of all the purposes and standards of our organization. With constant care, anything, which is good and beautiful, should grow, develop and become a vital force in our community. As we watch each of these roses grow, let us resolve anew to so live and act by the standards found in our Constitution--only then, may we be called FCCLA. F-21

161 Family, Career And Community Leaders of America is incorporated as a non-profit national vocational student organization for young women and men in home economics in public and private schools 6 th through 12 th grade. It is open to students of all races and religious beliefs. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America has registered its name as a collective trademark in the United States Patent Office as its exclusive property. Only charted state association and affiliated local chapters are authorized to use the name, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. National Level The National organization, with headquarters in Reston, VA, operates through a staff that gives direction to a national public relations program, national publications, and national programs for decision-making and personal growth. State Level The Florida Association is made up of local chapters within the state. The State organization is under the guidance of the State Board of Directors and the State Executive Council. The State Executive Director directs day-to-day activities of the association and serves as state advisor, to assist local and district advisors as needed. District Level The state association of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is divided into ten districts, two in each region. Each district has a district advisor, a state officer, and four district officers. The current Executive Council votes on the new positions for state officers. Each district may nominate a candidate for president-elect, who is then chosen by delegates from all districts at the state convention. Check the state map to identify chapter regions and districts. Each district may elect three candidates for state rotative office. County Level Many cities or counties participate in an FCCLA city or county council. The purposes of the councils vary. Some councils work on leadership training while others use it to further interest in FCS by working together on city or countywide projects. The county FCS or vocational supervisor can provide local advisors with information concerning a city or county council. Chapter Chapters elect their own leaders and the number may vary by chapter. The local organization has its own by-laws, which are in accord with the state and national organizations. The Family and Consumer Science teacher serves as advisor. Some chapters have advisory committees made up of parents and community leaders that help give direction and support to the local chapter. G-1

162 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (National Level) Florida Association Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (State Level) Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 District I District III District V District VII District IX District II District IV District VI District VIII District X County Level (Each district may have several county organizations) Local Chapter Local Chapter Local Chapter G-2

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164 State Theme and Targets Each Spring at the State Leadership Conference, the State Executive Council presents the State Theme and Targets for the next year. These theme and targets serve as guidelines for preparing the chapter program of work for the next school year. State Alumni Association The Florida Association of FCCLA has developed an alumni association to enable interested individuals to remain active in their organization after leaving the school setting. Its purpose is to support the continuing development of the state organization and its members. The success of the Alumni Association depends on the local level which benefits by: Helping interpret FCCLA to the community. Provide opportunities for chapter advisors to have adult assistance when needed. Provide an adult s viewpoint concerning chapter activities and problems of youth. There are three types of memberships: 1. Past members of a FCCLA Chapter 2. Any interested community person in Florida 3. Past members from out of state and other interested persons G-4

165 Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL Date: Name: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Home phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Address: Past Chapter and School Name: (if applicable) Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Local Advisor: Dates of membership: College Attending: Comments: (Please include information that will be useful to us within the organization and how you might be willing to help the chapter near your location.) What you plan to do after high school: G-5

166 The purpose of the Chapter in Action Scrapbook Award is to encourage chapters to keep a record of chapter activities and to participate in the state historian s project of keeping an accurate and informative record of activities throughout the year. Guidelines: 1. There will be three (3) divisions: Junior Division (grades 6-9), Senior (grades 10-12) and Occupational (10-12, wage earning course). Schools with grades 6-12 that have only one chapter will enter the Senior Division. Schools with more than one properly affiliated chapter will enter their appropriate divisions. 2. Emphasis is placed on evidence of activities in which members are involved. Materials should illustrate only activities of submitting chapter and its members. For example, do not use pictures of other people and chapters at the district meeting. 3. Entries may not be returned to the chapter. Instead, they may become a permanent part of the state scrapbook, which will be displayed at the State Leadership Conference. Entries that do not become part of the state scrapbook will be returned at the state conference. 4. Chapters are to send in scrapbook pages measuring 11 ¾ x 14 ¼, gray in color. Entries should consist of not more than six (6) individual pages, which must be mounted on both sides. Entries not using both sides of the paper will be disqualified. Entries should not include a title page, theme page or any extra information. (Pages with size/color specifications are available through API, 1123 First Avenue, East, Newton, Iowa 50208). 5. The following materials are not all required, but should follow the guidelines if submitted: a. Photographs: clear and in good condition b. Newspaper clippings: including the masthead and date, original copy c. Invitations: original copy d. Programs: original copy e. Public news releases: original copy f. Other items: either original or very clear copy 6. The name of the school must appear and be visible on each sheet in the upper outside corner. Appropriate captions must identify projects, places, and so forth. Captions must be clearly printed in ink or typed. Purchased lettering may be used. Letter color and type should be consistent and coordinated throughout the entry. 7. There must be evidence of activities relating to ALL of the current year s state targets. 8. Judges will consist of the state historian, State Executive Director, local student members, district and local advisors, and other appropriate representatives from school, such as yearbook editor or language arts Instructor. Community leaders are also encouraged to be judges. 9. First, second, and third place winners in each division will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. G-6

167 Must be postmarked by March 1 st Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL Division: Junior (Grades 6-9) Senior (Grades 10-12) Occupational wage earning (10-12) FCCLA District: School: Address: City: Zip: Phone ( ) Signature of Chapter Historian Signature of Chapter Advisor Criteria Possible Points Points awarded Quality of state Target Evidence 25 Neatness and Legibility 20 Consistent with Guidelines 20 Creativity and Originality 15 Organization 10 Miscellaneous Chapter Activities 10 POINT TOTAL Judges Comments: Signatures of Judges: G-7

168 Since 1968 the FEFACS has awarded an Outstanding Student Achievement award to one student in each of the vocational student organizations. The FACS of the Florida Vocational Association has the responsibility of selecting a student who has rendered outstanding service in promoting vocational education in Florida through FCCLA activities. The award will be presented at the annual state leadership convention of the Florida Association. Each senior high school FCCLA chapter may nominate one member. NOMINATION PROCEDURE: 1. Complete the Student Award application (all entries must be typed) 2. Show evidence of a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 3. Type a one-page synopsis on Why I deserve to be the FEFACS Outstanding Student. 4. Submit a letter of recommendation from local advisor stating outstanding service and leadership abilities, which have led to promoting vocational education. Evidence in the form of photographs, documents, photocopies of newspaper clippings, or letters verifying service and leadership may also be submitted. 5. Submit letter of recommendation from employer or school administrator stating outstanding service and leadership abilities. 6. Submit application G-8

169 Must be postmarked by March 1 st Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL NAME OF NOMINEE: First Middle Last HOME ADDRESS: City Zip HOME PHONE: ( CHECK if Member of: ) GRADE LEVEL: GRADE POINT AVERAGE: FCCLA SCHOOL: PHONE: ( ) SCHOOL ADDRESS: City Zip PRINCIPAL: CHAPTER ADVISOR: LIST OFFICES HELD IN FCCLA: Local: District: State: Indicate years and Events won in FCCLA G-9

170 FEFACS STUDENT ACHIEVMENT ENTRY FORM (CONTINUED) State: Indicate committees served on: Local: District: State: G-10

171 FEFACS Outstanding Student Achievement Award Judging Sheet Applicant s Name SCALE FOR SCORING: 0-Lowest Score Possible; 5-Highest Score Possible Possible Evaluator s Score Score A. APPLICATION 1. Descriptive, clear, concise, complete and understandable 5 2. Offices held in student organization: Local 5 District 5 State 5 3. Event Winner: District 5 State 5 4. Committee Work: Local 5 District 5 State 5 B. SYNOPSIS 1. Easily understood (proper grammar, etc.) 5 2. Thorough and concise which demonstrates student s contribution to vocational education 5 C. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 1. Recommendation of local advisor outlines student s service and leadership abilities to vocational education. 2. Recommendation from employer or school administrator outlines service and leadership abilities. 3. Ability of letters to demonstrate the motivation, uniqueness, and dedication of the student D. GRADE POINT AVERAGE (on a 4.0 scale) TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE 75 Evaluator s Name Date G-11

172 Scholarship Awards Florida Association Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Qualifications and Policies Sheet for BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION, FCCLA, will award one or more $1, scholarship annually to outstanding FCCLA senior (s) planning to enroll in an accredited college or university to major in home economics at the bachelor degree level. The Frances Champion Scholarship, one of the $1, scholarships, is awarded to the applicant with the highest qualifications. Students in any year of college may also apply. High school applicants will be given first preference. Students may re-apply for the scholarships provided they have not been a recipient of the scholarship in the past. Funds are provided from contributions from FCCLA members in Florida. GUIDELINES: A. The award will be made in two payments (one at the beginning of each Term) to the college or university in which the recipient is enrolled. These funds may be held in escrow at the request of the recipient for a period of two years provided the State Scholarship Committee recommends this action. B. One month prior to entering, the recipient shall send to FCCLA State Office the name of the college or university at which he/she has been accepted. C. At the beginning of each registration period, the recipient shall send a statement to the FCCLA State Office from the Dean or Head of Home Economics certifying the specific title of the identified major in Home Economics. The check will then be sent to the appropriate office at the college or university. D. At the beginning of the second term, evidence shall be submitted that the recipient is maintaining an academic average of C or above. If the student has failed to maintain a C average or above, the recipient will be placed on probation for the following term in attendance. E. Selection of the recipient (s) and an alternate will be made by the FCCLA State Scholarship Committee. Where there appears to be little difference in the qualifications of applicants, preference will be given to the one in greatest need of the financial assistance. F. The FCCLA State Scholarship Committee shall annually designate the recipient with the highest qualifications, to whom will be awarded the Frances Champion FCCLA Scholarship for that year. G. All materials must be typewritten. H. Applicant must possess qualities which indicate possible success in the field of home economics, such as an interest in home and family life and home economics related to occupations, good character, a pleasing personality, leadership ability, professional appearance and a good command of the English language. G-12

173 PURPOSES OF THE SCHOLARSHIP A. To further interest in the home economics professions. B. To encourage members to prepare for a teaching career in home economics. C. To promote a stronger FCCLA program by encouraging recipient (s) to become effective chapter advisors. D. To provide some financial assistance to members having the qualifications herein set forth. QUALIFICATION OR REQUIREMENTS OF APPLCANT FOR SCHOLARSHIP A. Must have been an active member of an affliated chapter of the Florida Association of FCCLA for at least two years and enrolled in home economics for at least two years, or one year of home economics with three years of an active FCCLA membership. B. Must presently be an active member of an affiliated chapter unless enrolled in college at the time of application. C. Must be a high school graduate with an average of B or above. D. Must be planning to major in home economics at the bachelor degree level in an accredited college or university within the state. E. Must have assumed some leadership responsibility in the chapter, such as serving as an officer or chairman of a major committee. F. Must have the assurance of financial backing from his/her family or other source to supplement this award. G. Must have a letter of recommendation from each of the following : local advisor, principal or college dean, one community leader or the executive council of his/ her chapter. G-13

174 Leadership Development Scholarship Award Qualifications and Policies for Scholarship Award: The Florida Association FCCLA, will award one or more full paid leadership development scholarships annually to outstanding FCCLA programs. The Leadership Development Scholarship Award is awarded to those individuals who have demonstrated leadership ability and dedication to FCCLA goals. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide assistance for eligible individuals to attend a leadership development program. Funds are provided for this activity through member contributions to the scholarship account. GUIDELINES: A. The scholarship award will be made once annually to individuals fulfilling the requirements and provided the state scholarship committee recommends this action. B. The tuition part of the scholarship will be sent directly to the appropriate camp management; travel reimbursement will be awarded directly to the attendee as per official state mileage. C. Selection of the recipient (s) and any alternate (s) will be made by the FCCLA scholarship committee. D. The FCCLA scholarship committee shall designate annually those to whom this award will be given. E. Must submit Leadership Development Scholarship Application by March 1 to FCCLA State Office. F. Recipient must possess qualities, which indicate potential leadership in the field of home economics, such as an interest in home and family life, good character, a pleasing personality, and a good command of the English language. PURPOSES OF THE SCHOLARSHIP: A. To develop leadership skills. B. To promote a stronger FCCLA program by encouraging recipient (s) to become effective chapter leaders. C. To encourage members to become involved in the local affiliated chapter, district and state functions; local, district and state offices; and district and state proficiency events. D. To encourage members to prepare for a career in home economics related occupations. E. To provide financial assistance to members having appropriate qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS OF RECIPIENT (S) FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: A. All recipients must be affiliated members in good standing of an affiliated chapter. B. All recipients must have held or be holding an FCCLA chapter, city or county council, district, or state office, or have participated in proficiency events on state or national level C. All recipients must be sophomores, juniors or seniors in high school. D. All recipients must have a passing grade in all subjects with at least an overall C average. Verification is required from the chapter or district advisor. E. All recipients must have financial assistance from their families or another source for any additional personal expenses connected with attendance at this function. (Registration, room and board and travel at current state rates are covered) F. Recipient must possess qualities, which indicate potential leadership in the field of home economics, such as an interest in home and family life, good character, a pleasing personality, and a good command of the English language. (Must include two letters of recommendations) G-14

175 APPLICATION FOR FCCLA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Must be postmarked by March 1 st Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED NAME OF APPLICANT: HOME PHONE ( ) HOME ADDRESS: City Zip Years enrolled in FACS Years involved in FCCLA Chapter: FCCLA I have held the following FCCLA offices: (office) (year) Other leadership experiences include: In twenty-five words or less explain why you would like to attend a leadership conference: Attach two letters of recommendation: (one from your chapter advisor and the other from a school or community leader) Statement of Financial Verification I have financial assistance from for any additional personal expenses in connection with attendance at this function. Yes No Signed: For State Office Use Only: Awarded Signed: Not awarded Scholarship Committee Chairperson G-15

176 Florida State Distinguished Service Award MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 31 Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL PURPOSE: The purpose of this award is to recognize home economists for outstanding contributions and continuing service to the FCCLA association and Family and Consumer Sciences programs. This includes such persons as local chapter advisors, district advisors, county supervisors, state FACS staff, FACS at the national level, and extension home economists in business and industry, and teacher educators. GUIDELINES: 1. Persons who are nominated for this honor should have demonstrated dedication to the improvement of FCCLA through one or more of the following: a. Outstanding Service or leadership contributing to the achievement of the goals of FCCLA and FACS. b. Effective participation in public relations or other activities, which interpret the purpose of FCCLA and FACS. c. Outstanding assistance with carrying out one or more activities or projects of the State FCCLA association and FACS programs. 2. Additional nominations may be submitted at the Winter Executive Council and Board of Directors Meeting. 3. A committee composed of selected state officers and at least two members of the Board of Directors will meet and review all applications. 4. The committee will make the selection of recipients, not to exceed six (6) per year. Outstanding nominees not selected may be carried over as nominations for the following year. 5. Recipients of the State Distinguished Award will be recognized at the annual FCCLA State Leadership Convention. 6. This award can only be given to a person ONE TIME. G-16

177 STATE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE NOMINATION FORM Must be postmarked by December 31 st Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL NOMINEE: OCCUPATION: SCHOOL OR BUSINEES NAME: ADDRESS: Street Phone: ( City Zip ) RECOMMENDED BY: Chapter or Individual s Name: School or Name: Phone: ( ) Address: City Zip State how the above nominee qualifies for the State Distinguished Service award: Attach additional pages if needed. If submitted by local chapter: Signature/Chapter President Signature/Chapter advisor Signature/County FACS Supervisor (if applicable) Signature/Chapter Secretary Signature/School Administrator Signature/Board of Directors Member (if submitted by Executive Council & Board of Directors G-17

178 Florida FCCLA Student Distinguished Service Award Must be postmarked by December 31 Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL PURPOSE: The purpose of the Student Distinguished Service Award is to recognize any member of FCCLA for outstanding contributions and service to the FCCLA and FACS program. This student may be a junior or senior in high school. GUIDELINES: 1. Persons who are nominated for this honor should have demonstrated dedication to the improvement of FCCLA through one or more of the following: a. Outstanding Service or leadership contributing to the achievement of the goals of FCCLA and home economics. b. Effective participation in public relations or other activities, which interpret the purpose of FCCLA and home economics. c. Outstanding assistance with carrying out one or more activities or projects of the State FCCLA association and home economics programs. 2. Additional nominations may be submitted at the Winter Executive Council and Board of Directors Meeting. 3. A committee composed of selected state officers and at least two members of the Board of Directors will meet and review all applications. 4. The committee will make the final selection of the recipient. 5. Recipients of the student Distinguished Award will be recognized at the annual FCCLA State Leadership Convention. 6. This award can only be given only one time to a student. G-18

179 FLORIDA STUDENT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION FORM Must be postmarked by December 31 st Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL NOMINEE: OCCUPATION: SCHOOL OR BUSINESS NAME: ADDRESS: Street Phone: ( City Zip ) RECOMMENDED BY: Chapter or Individual s Name: School or Name: Phone: ( ) Address: City Zip State how the above nominee qualifies for the State Distinguished Service award: Attach additional pages if needed. If submitted by local chapter: Signature/Chapter President Signature/Chapter Advisor Signature/County FACS Supervisor (if applicable) Signature/Chapter Secretary Signature/School Administrator Signature/Board of Directors Member (if submitted by Executive Council & Board of Directors G-19

180 Must be postmarked by December 31 Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL PURPOSE: FCCLA State Honorary Membership The purpose of honorary membership is to recognize those persons whose professional responsibilities are not directly related to the FCCLA and FACS programs, yet who have made outstanding contributions to the state association. This includes persons in business and industry, community leaders, personnel from public and private agencies and organizations, and former FCCLA members. GUIDELINES: 1. Persons who are nominated for this honor should have demonstrated dedication to the improvement of FCCLA through one or more of the following: a. Outstanding contribution (s), which promote (s) the achievement of goals in FCCLA and FACS program. b. Effective participation in public relations or other activities, which interpret the purpose of FCCLA and FACS programs. c. Outstanding assistance with carrying out one or more activities or projects of the State FCCLA association and FACS programs. 2. Additional nominations may be submitted at the Winter Executive Council and Board of Directors Meeting. 3. A committee composed of selected state officers and at least two members of the Board of Directors will meet and review all applications. 4. The committee will make the selection of recipients, not to exceed six (6) per year. Outstanding nominees not selected may be carried over as nominations for the following year. 5. Recipients of the State Honorary Membership Award will be recognized at the annual FCCLA State Leadership Convention. 6. This award can only be given to a person ONE TIME. G-20

181 STATE HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION FORM Must be postmarked by December 31 st Send to: Florida FCCLA P.O. Box 1806 Bushnell, FL NOMINEE: OCCUPATION: SCHOOL OR BUSINESS NAME: ADDRESS: Street Phone: ( City Zip ) RECOMMENDED BY: Chapter or Individual s Name: School or Name: Phone: ( ) Address: City Zip State how the above nominee qualifies for the State Honorary Membership Award: Attach additional pages if needed. If submitted by local chapter: Signature/Chapter President Signature/Chapter Advisor Signature/County FACS Supervisor (if applicable) Signature/Chapter Secretary Signature/School Administrator Signature/ Board of Directors Member (if submitted by Executive Council & Board of Directors G-21

182 H-1 STATE UPDATE

183 STRUCTURE The Florida Association, FCCLA organization functions on the following levels: National, state, district, county council and local chapter. National Organization The national organization with headquarters in Reston, Virginia operates through a staff of professional and supportive personnel who give direction to national public relations programs; national publications; national programs for decision making and personal growth; pre-service and in-service training of advisors and provides for participation of youth in meetings of other organizations interested in the future of families, consumer and homemaking education and occupational home economics education. The National Executive Council serves the membership as the youth decision-making body. Voting delegates elect members to the Council at the annual National Leadership Meeting. The Council meets regularly to plan for the National Leadership Meeting, give direction to program, and approve the budget. In addition, members serve on special committees, give interviews and speeches, lead workshops for members and advisors and represent the organization at meetings of other organizations. The National Board of Directors serves the membership through representation of all phases of Family and Consumer Sciences education. Members are elected to the Board of their constituents: city supervisors, state advisors of FCCLA, state supervisor s teacher educators, ACTE, American Association of Family and Consumer Science (AAFCS), U.S. Office of Education (Division of Career and Technical Education) and two members of the Council. The Board helps determine policies, approves the budget, and gives direction to the future development and expansion of the program. The Board meets twice a year; once in joint sessions with the Council. National Officers National officers are high school students, usually in their junior or senior year, who are nominated by their state association and elected annually at the national meeting. The national organization has (twelve) elected national officers who are members of the National Executive Council. The twelve officers elect from their ranks a president, a vice-president, a secretary; a representative to the National Board of Directors, a treasurer and each of the remaining officers bears the title of national FCCLA Officer. I-1

184 Qualifications The Candidate will: 1. Meet the requirements and become familiar with the duties of the office as stated in the Florida FCCLA Constitution, Article XV and the National By Laws, Article V. 2. Meet the requirements on the current application form. 3. Have held a chapter, county council, city council, district, or state office. 4. Must have passing grades in all subjects, with at least an overall C (2.0) average and an above average attendance record. 5. Have no record of school suspension/expulsion or law violation. 6. Display a good command of the English language. 7. Be neat, well groomed and have good manners. 8. Display leadership abilities and initiative. 9. Complete National Officer Application form. A current state officer may run for national office but they cannot serve in dual capacity. Required Executive Council Meetings: (see National Handbook) Will be set by the National Office. Expenses: If selected as a National Officer all expenses become the responsibility of the national officer and the national organization. The state organization does not contribute to the expenses, with the exception of certain state level meetings, upon invitation by the state office. I-2

185 DEADLINE: March 1 SEND TO: State FCCLA Office DIRECTIONS: This form is to be typed. Send one copy plus attachments, to your state office and keep one copy for your file. Read the following enclosed guidelines. Must be a member of FCCLA. Name: First Middle Last Address: City Zip Home Phone: Date Affiliated: Address: Name of Parent/Guardian: Grade in School: Scholastic Average: Age: School: Address: List all major FCCLA projects and/or accomplishments: List FCCLA office(s) held: Chapter: County: District: State: List ONE outstanding achievement: Signature of Chapter Advisor Signature of School Administrator Signature of Candidate Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of Chapter President I-3

186 The national officer candidates must submit with their application the following items: a. A letter of recommendation from their school administrator indicating the school s support of this student. The letter should also include information regarding school attendance habits of the candidate. (This is important because of the number of required absences). b. A letter from the local advisor indicating their support of the student s candidacy and their willingness to assume the extra responsibilities of a National Advisor. c. Three letters of recommendation concerning the candidate s worthiness to serve in the capacity of National Officer. (Examples: community leaders, past or present state officers, past or present District Advisors, employers). d. A letter from the candidate to the Executive Council indicating that FCCLA will be their primary concern if selected as the state s representative. * All materials should be neatly typed, left bound and on only one side of the page. *Failure to submit any of the necessary items will result in disqualification. Procedures for electing national officer candidate(s) at the state meeting will include the following elements: 1. Each chapter may nominate only one candidate for national office. 2. Candidates will present a TWO-minute speech without props, campaign-type posters or costumes. The speech should include their qualification in regard to FCCLA, their goals relating to the organization and the importance of the current FCCLA theme to their candidacy. 3. There are to be no campaign-type materials distributed or displayed before or during the state meeting. Verbal campaigning at the conference is approved and encouraged. 4. Candidates will prepare a display interpreting the current FCCLA state theme and its importance to their candidacy. The size of the display must not exceed 3 deep by 3 wide by 5 high. No purchased symbols will be allowed. 5. Candidates will prepare a handout or creative resume for presentation to the voting delegates. The handout should be limited to one 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper which may contain print on one or both sides. It may be folded in any manner selected by the candidate. Any embellishments made to the handout must be permanently attached. For example; glitter, ribbon, cotton, etc. Items not allowed include such items as gum, candy, buttons, pens, stickers, money and other items, which may be considered campaign-type materials. Only the candidate shall distribute the handout at his/her project display. Distribution of the handout at any other place or in any other manner shall be grounds for disqualification from candidacy. A brief reference to the candidacy will not be grounds for disqualification. Persons other than the candidate may not stand at the display to speak on behalf of the candidate or about the display/activities; this too, would be ground for disqualification. The candidate should be at the display at all times this area is open for campaigning. 6. The candidate should be in the designated area at the appointed time and remain there until dismissed. No one can fill in for or take the place of the candidate. 7. Candidates for national officer will participate in a symposium. There will be a different set of questions than those presented to the president-elect candidates. The symposium will consist of one fact and open thought question related to FCCLA. Each candidate will receive the same questions. 8. Opportunities will be provided for voting delegates to meet and interview the candidates for national office. 9. Voting will take place at the regional meetings. Only properly identified voting delegates will receive ballots and vote. 10. The slate of national officer candidates will be narrowed to two candidates by the majority vote of the general membership. 11. The Executive Council will meet and make the final decision as to the one national officer candidate from the state of Florida. I-4

187 NATIONAL BYLAWS ARTICLE I Name, Sponsors and National Headquarters Section 1. Name The name of the organization shall be Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Incorporated. The name shall be used only by the national organization, state associations and affiliated chapters. Section 2. Sponsors The sponsors of the organization are the United States Department of Education and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Section 3. National Headquarters The location of the national headquarters of the organization shall be determined by the National Board of Directors. Mission Statement and Purposes Section 1. Mission Statement The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is 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 communications; practical knowledge; and vocational preparation. Section 2. Purposes Organized instruction relating to the mission is part of the family and consumer sciences education program in schools. The purposes of the organization shall be as follows: 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life; 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society; 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community; 4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony; 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults; 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities; 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society; 8. To promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations. ARTICLE III Organizational Structure Section 1. National Organization I-5

188 The national organization consists of state associations and independent chapters as approved by the national organization. Section 2. Chartered State Associations A. Chartered state associations shall be composed of all affiliated chapters within the boundary of a state. As used herein, the term state shall be interpreted to apply to each state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. B. Continued affiliation requires payment of dues and submission of a copy of current bylaws to the national organization. State bylaws shall be consistent with those of the national organization. C. Suspension and reinstatement of state association. 1. Any state association failing to meet the requirements for continued affiliation may be suspended from the national organization by the National Board of Directors. Section 3. Regions There shall be four designated regions of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America composed of the states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam as follows: CENTRAL REGION--Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin NORTH ATLANTIC REGION--Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia PACIFIC REGION--Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming SOUTHERN REGION--Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Virgin Islands Section 4. Chapters A. Affiliated Chapters. A chapter may be affiliated in public and private schools in which family and consumer sciences instruction is offered. The chapter shall be composed of students possessing the qualifications for membership. B. Organization. A chapter may be organized whenever, in the judgement of the teachers, students and administrators, it would be advantageous to do so. Section 5. Independent Chapters An independent chapter may be affiliated where state associations do not exist but family and consumer sciences instruction is offered. The chapter shall be composed of students possessing the qualifications for membership. An independent chapter may be organized whenever, in the judgement of the teachers, students, and administrators, it would be advantageous to do so. I-6

189 Section 6. Membership Qualifications A. Active Membership. Any student who is taking or has taken a course in comprehensive or occupational 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. B. Alumni & Associates Membership. Former active members and other adults who share the goals and purposes of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and its programs and who wish to support the continuing development of FCCLA youth shall be eligible for Alumni & Associates membership. Members of Alumni & Associates shall not be eligible to hold office, make motions, or vote. C. National Honorary Membership. Any individuals whose professional responsibilities are not directly related to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, who have made outstanding contributions and who are giving continued service to the national organization by advancing its purposes, are eligible for honorary membership in the national organization. Honorary members have the privilege of attending all meetings of the organization but have no vote. ARTICLE IV Dues, Fiscal Year, Budget and Audit Section 1. National Dues A. The amount of national dues for active members shall be determined by the National Executive Council and the National Board of Directors subject to approval of the voting delegates at a national meeting. B. The amount of dues for the Alumni & Associates member category shall be determined by the National Executive Council and National Board of Directors. C. National honorary members pay no dues. Section 2. Fiscal Year The fiscal year shall be September 1 through August 31. Section 3. Budget The budget shall be developed by the National Board of Directors Finance Committee in consultation with the national headquarters staff. The budget shall be approved by the National Board of Directors. Section 4. Audit An audit of the financial statements shall be conducted annually by a certified public accountant and presented to the National Board of Directors for approval. ARTICLE V Dissolution or Liquidation of Assets I-7

190 ARTICLE VI National Executive Council Section 1. National Officers The national organization shall have 10 elected officers. Six of the national officers shall be elected at large; four of the national officers shall be elected by their respective regions. Such officers shall be members of the National Executive Council. The offices shall be President, 1st Vice-President, Vice- President of Community Service, Vice-President of Finance, Vice-President of Individual Programs, Vice-President of Membership, Vice-President of Parliamentary Law, Vice-President of Peer Education, Vice-President of Public Relations, Vice-President of STAR Events. The designation of each National Executive Council members office shall be determined by the incoming National Executive Council. Section 2. Qualifications National Executive Council members shall have the following qualifications: A. Currently an active member in an affiliated chapter and has been an active member in good standing for at least one year; B. A minimum of one year of comprehensive or occupational family and consumer sciences classes; C. Approval of the state association; D. Not a present or former member of the National Executive Council. Section 3. Nominations and Elections A. At-Large Candidates 1. Each state association may nominate one at-large national officer candidate. The candidate must be enrolled in or have taken a comprehensive or occupational family and consumer sciences class. 2. A nominating committee shall be composed of three student representatives from each region to be selected on a rotating basis by states within the region. It will be chaired by the immediate past National Executive Council president. 3. Six of the national officers shall be elected at large; four of the national officers shall be elected by their respective regions. The nominating committee shall evaluate at-large officer candidates and select 12 for consideration by the voting delegates. Unless precluded by lack of candidates from a category, the final 12 candidates will include at least two candidates from a comprehensive family and consumer sciences class, and at least two candidates from an occupational family and consumer sciences class. 4. All voting delegates shall evaluate the 12 at-large officer candidates as presented by the nominating committee. Each voting delegate may cast a vote for each of the six candidates of their choice. The at-large candidate from an occupational family and consumer sciences class with the most votes, the at-large candidate from a comprehensive family and consumer sciences class with the most votes, and the four remaining candidates with the highest number of votes, shall become the six national officers elected at-large. B. Regional Candidates 1. Each state association may nominate one candidate to be elected by voting delegates in their region to serve as a national officer. 2. Meeting by regions, voting delegates shall cast votes for two candidates of their choice if there are more than two candidates on the ballot. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to represent the region as a national officer. I-8

191 3. If it is impossible to hold a national meeting, the election may be by mail. Such a decision is to be made by majority vote of the National Board of Directors. Section 4. Officer Duties A. The president shall preside over all business meetings of the organization and of the National Executive Council; be a member of the National Board of Directors; appoint, after consultation with the Chair of the National Board of Directors and executive director, the chairperson and members of all executive council committees; and be a member ex officio of all National Executive Council committees. B. The 1st Vice-President shall assume responsibility in the absence of the president and shall keep the minutes of all national meetings and meetings of the National Executive Council. C. The Vice-President of Community Service shall provide leadership in planning and implementing the organizations community service programs. D. The Vice-President of Finance shall provide leadership by serving as a member of the National Board of Directors and the Finance Committee. E. The Vice-President of Individual Programs shall provide leadership in planning and implementing programs for the individual development and recognition of the organizations members. F. The Vice-President of Membership shall provide leadership in planning and implementing programs for membership promotion and development. G. The Vice-President of Parliamentary Law shall provide leadership in assuring that the business sessions for the national organization and meetings of the National Executive Council are conducted in accordance with acceptable parliamentary law. H. The Vice-President of Peer Education shall provide leadership in planning and implementing the organization s peer education programs. I. The Vice-President of Public Relations shall provide leadership in planning and implementing the organization s public relations programs. J. The Vice-President of STAR Events shall provide leadership in planning and implementing the organization s STAR Events program. Section 5. National Executive Council Duties The elected representative body of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be the National Executive Council. The essential function of the council shall be program development, program implementation and public relations. The National Executive Council shall have the following responsibilities: A. Review the aims and objectives of the national program of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. B. Recommend the establishment of programs, projects and activities. C. Plan the program for the national meeting and other meetings sponsored by the national organization. D. Conduct the official business of the organization at the national meeting. E. Interpret and advocate the goals and program activities of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America to groups and individuals within and outside the organization. Section 6. Advisers A. The executive director shall serve as official adviser to the National Executive Council. B. State or chapter advisers accompanying council members to meetings shall serve as consultants to the National Executive Council. I-9

192 Section 7. Term of Office Officers shall serve for one year on the National Executive Council, or until their successors are elected. Section 8. Vacancies A. If the office of president should become vacant, the 1st vice-president shall automatically assume the office and duties of the president. B. Appointments for vacancies in offices other than the president, which occur before one-half of the officers term, shall be made by the president in consultation with the executive director. C. With the exception of the office of president, if a vacancy occurs after one-half of the officer s term has been completed, then the other members of the National Executive Council assume responsibilities of that office. The president, in consultation with the executive director, shall make such assignments. ARTICLE VII National Board of Directors Section 1. Authority and Powers The legal governing body of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be the National Board of Directors. The primary functions of the board shall be to set policy related to program, personnel, and fiscal matters and to be responsible for sound management. The board shall employ the executive director who shall be the chief administrative officer of the organization. The board receives and acts upon the recommendations of the executive director relative to the management of personnel, program, and fiscal matters. Section 2. Membership The National Board of Directors shall consist of members elected by related organizations and groups, members ex officio, youth members, and members elected by the board, the total number of which shall not exceed 18. A. Members Elected by Related Organizations and Groups. There shall be seven directors elected by related organizations and groups (according to their election procedures) as follows: family and consumer sciences teacher educator who shall be elected by the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association; four state administrators of family and consumer sciences who shall be elected by the National Association of State Administrators for Family and Consumer Sciences; two local advisers elected by the local advisers attending the national meeting, of which one shall be a teacher of comprehensive family and consumer sciences and one of which shall be a teacher of occupational family and consumer sciences. B. Members Ex Officio. There shall be six ex officio members of the board as follows: a United States Department of Education representative from the Office of Vocational and Adult Education who is family and consumer sciences education program specialist with primary responsibility for family and consumer sciences education programs; vice-president of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education; executive director of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences; the National Executive Council president; the immediate past chairperson of the board of directors; and the executive director. C. Youth Members. In addition to the current president of the National Executive Council, there shall be three youth members as follows: the most recent past president of the National Executive Council, the current National Executive Council vice-president of finance and the most recent past National Executive Council vice-president of finance. D. Members At-Large. There shall be two members representing business and industry elected by the board. E. Terms of Directors. Members elected by related organizations and groups and members elected by the board shall serve a term of three years. Such directors may be reelected for a second threeyear term. At least 12 months must have elapsed before any such director having served two I-10

193 consecutive terms may be elected for another term. The board chairperson, National Executive Council president and National Executive Council vice-president of finance shall each serve one year following their terms of office; other members ex officio shall serve on the board until the time they vacate their respective offices. F. Voting Privileges. Each member of the board (except for the executive director) shall have the power to cast one vote on any issue to be determined by the board. G. Vacancies. The board may fill vacancies at any stated meeting upon special elections by related organizations and groups and the National Executive Council. Any director elected for the balance of an unexpired term shall, in addition, be eligible for the maximum number of complete consecutive terms as director as provided in these bylaws. H. Representation. Members of the board shall serve as directors of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as a whole and not solely as a representative of any other body, while taking into consideration the views and interests of others. I. Assumption of Office. Persons elected to the board shall ordinarily assume their office as director immediately following the annual national meeting of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Section 3. Officers of the Board A. Election, Terms and Vacancies of Officers. The above officers shall be elected by the members of the board from among voting members of the board. They shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors shall have been elected and assume office. Officers may be eligible for reelection. No director, however, shall serve in the same office for more than three consecutive terms. Any vacancy among the officers may be filled at any duly constituted meeting of the board. B. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the board and shall perform the duties customary to that office. The chairperson shall chair the Executive Committee and shall be a member ex officio of all committees of the board. In the absence of the chairperson, the vice-chairperson shall perform all duties pertaining to the office of chairperson. The vice-chairperson shall serve as chair-elect and succeed to the position of chairperson at the next election of officers. The chairperson shall appoint all standing and ad hoc committees of the board annually. C. Treasurer. The treasurer of the board shall serve as chair of the Finance Committee; shall have authority to sign any official documents duly prepared and requiring signature of the treasurer of the board. D. Secretary. The secretary of the board shall record all motions and actions and keep a record of all meetings. The secretary's records shall be kept in the headquarters office of the organization. Section 4. Meetings of the Board The board shall have regular and special meetings as follows: A. Regular Meetings. There shall be at least two regular meetings of the board each year. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chair of the board of directors or shall be called for upon the written request of five voting members of the board of directors. Written notice of any special meeting shall be sent to each member at least 15 days in advance, with a statement of time, place and meeting agenda. C. Location. One regular meeting of the board shall be in conjunction with the National Leadership Meeting. One regular meeting each year shall be at the site of the national headquarters or at a nearby location determined by the executive committee. Special meetings shall be designated by the board or executive committee. D. Notice. The board shall establish a calendar of regular meetings at least six months in advance upon the recommendation of the executive committee. I-11

194 E. Order and Nature of Business. The selection and order of business during board meetings shall be determined by the chairperson in consultation with the executive committee. Agenda items submitted by any voting member of the board shall be considered by the executive committee. F. Attendance by Non-Directors. Non-directors may attend all board meetings except when the board of directors are called into executive session. G. Executive Session. The board may hold an executive session in the course of any meeting in which only voting members shall participate. H. Expenses. The board shall make provision for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by its members in attending meetings and conducting official board business that are not otherwise covered or contributed. Section 5. Committees of the Board There shall be an executive committee, standing committees, and ad hoc committees of the board. Standing committees shall include: Finance Committee, Program Committee and Communications/Membership Committee. Ad hoc or advisory committees and task forces may be appointed by the chairperson of the board with the approval of the board, and they shall report to the board through the appropriate standing committee. A. Executive Committee. The members of the Executive Committee shall consist of all officers of the board, the chairpersons of all standing committees, the president of the National Executive Council and the executive director. The Executive Committee shall exercise all powers of the board at such times as the board is not in session, except that it shall not have the power to alter or revoke any previous order, resolution or vote of a meeting of the board unless specifically granted such power by the board, and it shall not have the power to elect or remove officers and members of the board, elect or remove the executive director or amend the charter or bylaws of the organization. The Executive Committee shall report all its interim actions in writing at the next regular meeting of the board for approval. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at the call of the chairperson. The agenda and information relative to items of business shall be sent in advance whenever possible. Conference telephone meetings shall be permissible. B. Standing Committees. Following the national meeting and upon recommendation of the incoming officers of the board of directors and the incoming national president, the chairpersons and members of standing committees shall be appointed by the chairperson of the board. The chairpersons of standing committees shall be directors. Non-board members may serve as voting members of the committees, except the Finance Committee. The vice-president of finance of the National Executive Council shall serve as a member ex officio of the Finance Committee. There shall be at least one member of the National Executive Council on each standing committee. Each committee shall meet at least two times a year. Section 6. Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The same shall pertain to all committees of the board. Proxy voting is not allowed. Section 7. Channel to the Board Any official communication from individuals or groups shall be presented in writing to the board of directors. Section 8. Indemnification of Directors Any person made party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that the person is or was a member of the National Board of Directors shall be indemnified by Family, Career and Community Leaders of America against expenses actually incurred by the person in the defense of such action. I-12

195 ARTICLE VIII Relationship of the National Board of Directors and the National Executive Council ARTICLE IX Meetings Section 1. National Meeting The time and place of the national meeting shall be determined by the national professional staff upon consultation and approval by the National Board of Directors. The purpose of the meeting shall be to transact business of the organization. Section 2. Voting Delegates The number of voting delegates to which each state is entitled shall be determined by the number of affiliated active members within the state on May 31 of the meeting year according to the following scale: Each state with affiliated members shall have one voting delegate. Each state shall have one additional delegate following the affiliation of the second 1,000 members. Each state shall have one additional delegate following the affiliation of each 2,000 members, thereafter. Section 3. Voting A. The privilege of making motions, debating and voting shall be limited to the designated voting delegates and the National Executive Council. Proxy voting is not allowed. B. Voting delegates from a majority of the state associations shall constitute a quorum. C. Changes in the motto and creed shall be determined by the National Executive Council and National Board of Directors, subject to approval of the voting delegates at a national meeting. Changes in the emblem and other official symbols shall be determined by the National Executive Council and National Board of Directors, subject to majority vote of approval by written or electronic mail ballot of all responding chapters affiliated as of May 31 in the year the vote is taken. Section 4. Regional Meetings I-13

196 ARTICLE X National Staff Section 1. Executive Director The executive director shall be the chief administrative officer of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and its national headquarters and shall serve as ex officio member of the National Board of Directors and of all committees of the board without vote. The responsibilities of the executive director shall be determined by the National Board of Directors. Election or removal of the executive director shall be by a majority vote of the National Board of Directors after consultation with the National Executive Council. The terms and conditions of employment shall be determined by the board. Section 2. Personnel A. Department head-level staff shall be appointed or removed by the executive director with prior confirmation by the National Board of Directors. B. National staff shall be governed by personnel policies established by the National Board of Directors. Section 3. Relationship to the Board No member of the national headquarters staff, including the executive director, shall serve as a voting member of the board, as an officer of the board or act as a parliamentarian. ARTICLE XI Ethics Section 1. Code of Ethics All members of the board, National Executive Council, committees of the board and employees of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. shall follow a code of ethics developed by the board and reviewed annually by the board. Section 2. Conflict of Interest Any duality of interest or possible conflict of interest on the part of any National Board of Directors member, National Executive Council member, board committee member or employee of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be disclosed to the board chairperson. Disclosure shall be made a matter of record either through an annual procedure or when the conflict of interest becomes a matter of board or committee action. Section 3. Compensation Members of the National Board of Directors, National Executive Council or committees of the board shall receive no monetary compensation for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America services. ARTICLE XII Official Publication There shall be an official student publication of the national organization, which shall be published as determined by the National Board of Directors. ARTICLE XIII National Student Committees National student committees may be established by the National Board of Directors upon recommendation of the National Executive Council. ARTICLE XIV State Associations and Chapters Section 1. State and Chapter Advisers I-14

197 A. The head state supervisor of family and consumer sciences education programs shall give general guidance to the program and shall serve as or appoint the state adviser within each respective state. B. The state adviser shall be a member of the state family and consumer sciences education program staff who is qualified in the family and consumer sciences discipline and shall function as the administrative officer of the state association. C. Teachers certified in comprehensive or occupational family and consumer sciences education shall serve as chapter advisers. Section 2. State Association Dues State membership dues shall be determined by the state association subject to the approval of the membership. Such dues shall be in addition to the national dues. Section 3. Chapter Dues The chapter may determine local membership dues subject to approval by the members of the chapter. They shall be in addition to national and state dues. Section 4. Bylaws State and chapter bylaws shall be adopted to govern the transaction of business, provided such bylaws are in accord with those of the national organization. ARTICLE XV Policies and Procedures A policies and procedures manual shall be maintained and updated as needed. Policies in the manual will be approved by the board of directors. Procedures may be developed or revised by the executive director. ARTICLE XVI National Bylaws Amendments National bylaws may be amended at the national meeting by two-thirds of the voting delegates present and voting with the following provisions: A. Amendments shall be proposed by: a state association and received at the national headquarters 90 days prior to the national meeting; the National Executive Council; or the National Board of Directors. B. The National Board of Directors shall review and approve proposed amendments for recommendation to the voting delegates. C. Notice of proposed amendments shall be circulated by the National Board of Directors to all state associations for distribution to voting delegates thirty days prior to the national meeting. Bylaws amendments will be considered only as presented in the official notification to the states. ARTICLE XVII Parliamentary Authority Section 1. Parliamentary Procedure Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the business of the national organization of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws. Section 2. Parliamentarian A qualified parliamentarian shall be available, when needed, to assist with conducting the business of the organization. I-15

198 National Leadership Meeting National Leadership Meeting is held annually in July. Its location rotates among the country s four geographic regions. Each year the current National Executive Council develops the meetings, themes, and program focus. The purpose of the meeting is to elect the national officers, to hear reports of officers and committee chairpersons, and to promote leadership opportunities through: In-depth programs Community service Leadership roles Friendship and fun Throughout the conference, general sessions, small group workshops, speakers and displays will address these goals Cluster Meetings The national organization annually conducts regional cluster meetings. These cluster meetings are held for one weekend each fall. Each meeting is open to any member or advisor from any state. Cluster meetings are specially designed to help the local member who does not have the opportunity to participate in national leadership meeting. I-16

199 Pacific Region Alaska Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming Central Region Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin North Atlantic Region Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont West Virginia Southern Region Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Okalahoma Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Virgin Islands I-17

200 Dynamic Leadership emphasizes aspects of family and consumer sciences topics, focuses and recognizes students leadership development through FCCLA and clarifies the role of leadership strengths in family, career and community success. It provides great activities, information and project ideas for all skill levels to help young people build leadership skills. Dynamic Leadership includes information for advisors, lesson plans, learning objectives, leadership information, how-to-tips, project ideas, resource listings and reproducible handouts. Information and projects ideas are presented at two levels: Leadership Achievement and Leadership Excellence- to serve students diverse needs and levels of leadership development. Dynamic Leadership helps students: Learn about leadership Recognize the lifelong benefits of leadership skills Practice leadership skills through FCCLA involvement Become strong leaders for families, careers and communities The Power of One program encourages personal and leadership development. Members set their own goals, work to achieve them and see the results. State recognition, certificates and pins are used for motivation. Power of One units include: A Better You- Pinpoint some personal traits you want to improve. Family Ties- Discover that getting along with family members can be easier. Working on Working- Explore work options, prepare for a career or sharpen skills useful in any businesses Take the Lead- Work on leadership qualities. Speak out for FCCLA- Tell others about positive experiences in the organization. I-18

201 Families First is a national FCCLA peer education program through which young people gain a better understanding of how families work and learn skills to become strong family members. Chapter members can gain national recognition for a Families First project. To help members focus their projects, Families First offers five units: Families Today- Understand and celebrate families You-Me-Us- Strengthen family relationships Meet the Challenge- Overcome obstacles together Balancing Family and Career- Manage multiple responsibilities Parent Practice- Learning to nurture children FACTS is a national FCCLA peer education program through which young people strive to save lives through sober driving, seat belt use, and safe driving habits. Chapter members can gain national recognition for a FACTS project. FACTS addresses three topic areas: Think SMART- Promote attitudes and provide events that keep young people from driving when under the influences of alcohol or other drugs. Buckle Up- Promote the benefits and safe use of seat belts, child safety seats, booster seats, and air bags. Arrive Alive- Promote the importance of safe driving habits, especially for less-experienced drivers. I-19

202 Financial Fitness is a national FCCLA peer education program that involves youth teaching other young people how to make, save and spend money wisely. Its goals are to sharpen young people s skills in money management, consumerism, and financial planning and to develop communication and leadership skills. Chapter members can gain national recognition for a Financial Fitness project. Financial Fitness offers five units: Banking Basics- Conquer bank accounts, credit and investments Cash Control- Track and plan personal spending Making Money- Sharpen on-the job financial fitness Consumer Clout- Become a savvy spender Financing Your Future- Apply financial skills to real life Student Body is a national FCCLA peer education program that helps young people learn to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices. Chapter members can gain national recognition for a Student Body project. Student Body addresses three topic areas: Eat Right- Explore good nutrition, eating disorders, healthy snacks, supplements, vegetarianism, and more. Be Fit- Take action related to lifelong exercise habits, obesity, sports training, and other topics. Make Healthy Choices- Choose a positive lifestyle by avoiding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco; managing stress; building self-esteem; and practicing good character. I-20

203 Leaders at Work is an FCCLA national program that recognizes members who create projects to strengthen leadership skills on the job. Leaders at Work motivates students to reslistically explore career options. Through on-the-job leadership experiences, students develop transferable skills. Members may apply to be recognized as an Outstanding Leader in one of the targeted career fields and are eligible to apply for special Leaders at Work Scholarships. Members learn Leadership skills in a specific career area and create projects around careers related to Family and Consumer Sciences: Early Childhood, Education and Services Food Production and Services Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Housing, Interiors and Furnishing Family and Consumer Sciences Education STOP the Violence- Students Taking On Prevention is a peer-to-peer program in which young people address youth violence prevention. It provides students with tools that can be used to create projects that address the specific needs of an individual school. Students learn practical skills to recognize, intervene, and stop violence. STOP the Violence goals include: Empowering students with attitudes, skills and resources to make their schools safer. Engaging young people in efforts to prevent youth violence. Using peer education to increase youth awareness of and involvement in strategies that reduce youth violence. Reduce the potential for youth violence in schools with trained FCCLA chapters. Recognize warning signs of potential youth violence. Promote the need for young people to report troubling behavior. Collaborate with school and community resources to address youth violence. Develop and implement local action aimed at reducing the potential for violence in their schools. I-21

204 Here s an opportunity to live in Japan next summer with a Japanese host family. You can be one of 20 FCCLA members selected to experience a Japanese tea ceremony, traditional Japanese foods, or climb up Mount Fuji with a Japanese brother or sister. This is a summer you will never forget! FCCLA provides scholarship opportunities for four to six week summer programs funded by the Kikkoman Corporation. The 2003 program awarded 20 FCCLA members full scholarships worth over $4,000 each. It is anticipated that the 2004 program will offer a similar number of scholarships. These scholarships are available only to FCCLA members in their sophomore or junior year of high school. The FCCLA Community Service Program guides students to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities. Through their projects, members experience character development and improve their critical and creative thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. Members can gain national recognition for a Community Service Project. STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and occupational preparation. National star events and the Florida Proficiency Events are listed in the STAR Events manual and the Florida Proficiency Events Manual. I-22

205 More information on FCCLA National Programs can be found on the National website: I-23

206 Widen Your Circle Of Friends Join Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Reproducible Art Join Us! Grow with Us! Family, Career and Community Leaders of America J-1

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209 Bulletin Board Ideas Break the Chains of Boredom Linkup for Leadership join BULLETIN BOARD IDEAS J-4

210 Having a Great Student Body is NO PROBLEM with LINK UP Exercise, Good Nutrition, and Avoiding Substance Abuse for Leadership J-5

211 Mailgram PROCEDURE: Prepare mailgrams (or telegrams) for each participant with one of the following assignments on each: Help- Legislator Wants Information Wants to know why FCCLA is important. Needs to know in 25 words or less what vocational education is. Wants to know why FCCLA is classified as a vocational student organization. Open Up Name Tag PROCEDURE: Give each participant an open up tag. (See example) Instruct them to write their names, chapters and towns on them and three words they feel describe themselves. Have participants pin on nametags and share information. Example: Me Tags OPEN UP Glenda Parker Happy High School Happy, Florida Enthusiastic, Creative, Hard Working PROCEDURE: Hand participants each a piece of paper and have them write their names vertically down the left side of the paper. Then have them write a few descriptive words about themselves using the letters of their names to begin the first word of each line. Example: POLLI Polli always has a big smile Opens her heart to all who know her Loves her friends, birds, and a car Likes strawberry ices cream Is an OK, swell gal! IDEAS FOR PROGRAMS Wants to know how FCCLA chapters are a part of home economics education, and what the two kinds of chapters have in common and how they differ. Wants to know what makes FCCLA chapters different from 4-H and other youth groups. Wants to know what the FCCLA is needs answer immediately. Wants to know what a teacher does with FCCLA chapters as a part of class that he/she couldn t do without a chapter. HELP! TIME: 10 minutes. VARIATIONS: Instruct the group members to write three words ending in -ing that describe themselves. Depending on the focus of the meeting, have participants write three words they feel describe the topic. Communicating is FCCLA is Chapter products are OTHER USES: Colors or shapes of tags can be used to break the group into smaller teams later on. TIME: 10 minutes. VARIATIONS: have participants write a poem or a sentence about themselves using the letters of their names to begin each line. Have them find new friends whose names begin with each of the letters in their name. ADAPTED FROM: Values Clarification,. Leland Howe, Howard Kirschenbaun & Sidney Simon. J-6

212 IDEAS FOR PROGRAMS Remember Me Hello- remembers me? - Some people call me Old Glory; others call me the Stars and Stripes. Also, I have been referred to as Star Spangled Banner. But whatever they call me, I am your flag, or as I proudly state, the Flag of the United States of America. There is something that has been bothering me, so I thought that I might talk to you about it. It is about you and me. I remember some years ago, I think it was Memorial Day. People were lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade. When your daddy saw me coming along, waving in the breeze, he immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that his hand was directly over his heart. Remember? And you, I remember you. Standing there as straight as a soldier. You didn t have any hat, but you were giving the right salute. They taught you in school to place your hand over your heart. Remember little sister/brother, not to be outdone, was saluting the same as you. I was very proud as I came down your street. There were some soldier s home on leave and they were standing at attention and giving the military salute. Ladies as well as men were all paying me the reverence that I deserve. Now, I may sound as if I am a little conceited. Well, I am. I have a right to be. Because I represent the finest country in the world, the United States of America. More than one aggressive nation tried to haul me down, but they all felt the fury of this freedom-loving country. You know, you had to go and defend me. And a mighty fine job you did, too. What happened? I m still the same Old Flag, Oh, I have a couple of more stars added since you were a boy. A lot more blood has been shed since that Memorial Day so long ago. Dad is gone now. The old hometown has a new look. But I don t feel as proud as I used to. When I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets and give me a small glance and then look away. When I think of all the places I have been Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, who knows where I ll be next. Then I see the children running around and shouting. They don t seem to know who I am. I saw one man take his hat off and then look around. He didn t see anyone else with their hats off so he quickly put his hat back on. Is it a sin to be patriotic any more? Have you forgotten what I stand for? Have you forgotten all the battlefields where soldiers fought and died to keep your nation free? When you salute me, you are actually saluting them, you know. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime. Look at the names of those that never came back. Some of them were friends and relatives of yours. That s what you are saluting. Not me. Well, it won t be long until I ll be coming down your street again. So when you see me, stand straight, place your hand over your heart and you ll really see me waving back. My salute to you. And I ll know that.... YOU REMEMBERED! PERSONAL CHECK From my Thank Account U.R. No. 1 SINCERITY THANK AND TRUST COMPANY THE BANKTHAT PAYS DAILY INTEREST 810 AND HIGH DIVIDENDS IT IS A PLEASURE TO: Pay to the order of 1,000,000 THANKS THANKS NON-NEGOTIABLE GOOD DEEDS AVAILABLE FOR MUTUAL PROFIT HAVE A HAPPY DAY! CHAPTER PRESIDENT J-7

213 GAMES AND RELAXERS Mix N Map: During a sub-district meeting try this map game to get everyone better acquainted. Give each member an outline of the sub-district divided into its individual areas. Each member present must secure the autograph of as many people as possible from outside his/her own area in a specified length of time. When everyone is back in a quiet group, members can introduce the new friends they have met. Mummy Wrap: Working in pairs, the students stand back-to-back. Each pair will wrap themselves in toilet paper standing in this position. Letter Game: Materials needed: Sets of 3 colored letters (choose at random any 3 different letters of the alphabet and cut them out of the same color paper. Make as many sets as you want groups, i.e., 4 groups, 4 colors; 5 groups, 5 colors, etc. with different letters in each color group.) 1. Divide group into smaller teams. 2. Give each group on set of 3 letters. 3. Tell groups to come up with as many combinations of letters they have to replace FCCLA. The letters must stand for something describing our organization just as FCCLA stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, which describe us. For example, if you had the letters H, L and E, you could use the Learners of Home Economics or Educated Leaders of Homes. List as many as possible using any number of combinations of the letters. Have some group member record these on paper. The group with the most new names wins. The No-Laugh Race Today we are going to hold our famous No- Laugh Race. This means that throughout the entire relaxer, you cannot laugh. When I ask you if you laughed, yell yes or no. If you laughed, you must sit down because you re out. If your partner is out, stare at a blank space, everybody please stand. First row turn and face the second row, and the third row face the fourth row and each alternative row do the same. Look each other in the eye. Now remember, it is against the rules to laugh. Ready! The No-Laugh Race is about to begin.... Stand face-to-face, FCCLA members apart. Shake hands with your neighbor directly ahead, look them in the eye. Salute the person on your left, before they start to cry. Bow to the person on your right and tell them your name. Face your partner once again and tell them from where you came. Remember, nobody laugh, now don t you dare. Wiggle your ears, wiggle your nose, Are you wearing eyebrows? Wiggle those! But if anyone giggles through their nose, The laughter is the loser, out they go. If it is you who is out, Let s hear you shout the name of your chapter. Now those who didn t laugh will have a second chance, To win the No-Laugh Race with a stern countenance. Now turn around and look at me. And do exactly what you see. Wiggle your pinkies, and knock your knees. Have an ear? Shake that please. Which of you laughed? Raise your hand. You ll have to drop out, quick as you can. Now we re down to the last of the sad FCCLA members. They are the winners of the No-Laugh Race! Okay! Now everybody stand please and let s give three loud cheers for our winners... Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Hip, hip, hooray! Whose Baby? Each person is instructed to bring a picture of himself as an infant or small child. The photographs are distributed at random. Half of the pictures are distributed to half of the people. The people with the pictures try to find a partner by matching pictures with the proper person. Move to Left: Players are seated on chairs in a circle. The leader calls out several statements such as: you have on white pants, you never have been kissed, you have a hole in your pants, you had a birthday this month, etc. If the statement is true for a player, he moves to the left one place. If not, the player stays seated. Several players will end up on the same chair at the same time, which will add to the fun. J-8

214 GAMES AND RELAXERS Correlation Exercises Ask each person in an audience to stand and to do the following relaxers: 1. Grasp nose with right hand and right ear with left hand. The grasp nose with left hand and left ear with right hand. Change back to first position and repeat the exercise several times increasing speed. 2. Make a circle with right arm and at the same time make a figure eight with right foot. 3. With hands at sides, raise right hand shoulder high; then left hand shoulder high; right hand above head; then left hand above head. Move hands back to side in same manner and repeat several times with left hand always following the right. Can You Find? 1. A state officer (old or new)? 2. Someone whose birthday is today? 3. Someone with Reebok tennis shoes on? 4. Someone with a boyfriend/girlfriend 6 feet? 5. Someone who lettered in basketball? 6. Someone who gets A s in math? 7. A person whose initials are FCCLA (in any order)? 8. A Sub-District officer (old or new)? 9. Someone with 4 or more rings? Think Quick Game Materials needed: large sheets or paper, magic markers. 1. Divide group into smaller teams. 2. Provide each team with larger paper and marker. 3. Divide paper into 5 columns: one headed F, one headed C, one headed C, one headed L, one headed A. 4. Have members call out words describing FCCLA that begin with one of the 5 letters and have a recorder write those words under the proper column. J-9

215 Songs Jig-a-lo: Officers: Hey FCCLA! Members: YEAH! Officers: Hey FCCLA! Members: YEAH! Officers: Are you ready? Members: YEAH! Officers: To jig-a-lo Members: YEAH, we ve got our hands up high, our feet down low, and that s the way we jig-a-lo Jig-a-lo Jig-Jig-a-lo How do you Feel? Officers: Hey FCCLA How do you feel? Members: We feel GOOD, O we feel so GOOD uhh O we feel so O we feel so O we feel so GOOD Uh uh uh uh uh Sherese Montgomery introduced everyone to a new idea for the Florida song. District 5 volunteered this song: Down in Florida we got the Seminoles, The Gators, the Dolphins and swimmin holes, But the one thing in Florida that ll make you stay, Are the movers and shakers of FCCLA! FLORIDA We have tall palm trees. We have dark tans. We have big oranges. Beaches and sand. We re from Florida. Man O Man Future Leaders of America Hurrah!

216 Suggested Thoughts For Inspirations: Real Friends are those who, when you ve made a fool of yourself, don t feel you ve done a permanent job. We may give without loving, but we cannot love without giving. To love life through labor is to be intimate with life s most inmost secret. Do not judge your friend until you stand in his/her place. He/she who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and she/he who plants kindness gathers love. You shall judge a person by their foes as well as by their friends. Adolescence is the age at which children stop asking questions because they know all the answers. The door to the human heart can be opened only from the inside. Friendship is to be purchased only by friendship. Let us be the first to give a friendly sign, to nod first, smile first, and if such a thing is necessary-forgive first. Love cannot be wasted. It makes no difference where it is bestowed; it always brings in big returns. The only way to have a friend is to be one. A friend is a person with whom you dare to be yourself. A friend is one who know all about you and still likes you. Go often to the house of your friend, for weeds choke up the unused path. Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together. Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. A friend is a present you give yourself. One reason why a dog is such a loveable creature is that its tail wags instead of its tongue. Friends are made by many acts and lost by only one. The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention. Politeness is a small price to pay for the good will and affection of others. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. American Creed: Patriotism, which leaps over the fence of party prejudice. Religion, which jumps over the wall of intolerance. Brotherhood, which climbs over the mountain of national separation. A friend is one who comes to you when all others leave. A mistake at least proves somebody stopped talking long enough to do something. A teacher affects eternity; he/she can never tell where his/her influences stops. If you had to do it over, would you fall in love with yourself again? Ceremonies are different in every country, but true politeness is everywhere the same. Do you see difficulties in every opportunity or opportunities in every difficulty? Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use. I can alter my life by altering my attitude of mind. Happiness is possible only when one is busy. The body must toil, the mind must be occupied, and the heart must be satisfied. Those who do good as opportunity offers are sowing seed all the time, and they need not doubt the harvest. One of the great arts of living is the art of forgetting. Those who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers. Don t let the seeds spoil your enjoyment of a watermelon. Just spit out the seeds. You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself. There is no place more delightful than one s own fireside. Keep on your toes and you won t run down at the heels. Interesting people are people who are interested. Bores are people who are bored. Yes, it s pretty hard, the optimistic old person admitted. I have to get along with only two teeth one upper, one lower but, thank goodness, they meet. Building Blocks Our great organization isn t built in one piece, but it is more like a house of stone. Each chapter and each district contributes its part so we never stand alone. With some chapters big and some chapters small, and districts that seem ever so large, if we were requested to set some apart, it would be a difficult charge. It takes the small chapters to set off the large and districts to make up the whole. And somehow the

217 design just wouldn t be right unless each fulfills its own role. As you use Building Blocks of Future Homemakers, consider these guidelines: Build slowly keep mentally alert to all that goes on around you it is being curious, observant, imaginative that you may build an ever increasing fund of knowledge of the universe. Build expectantly keep an open mind, observing, analyzing, considering, questioning looking for the key, which will unlock solutions to problems. Build hopefully hope sets no limitations on the power of thought; hope recognizes that big thinking precedes big achievement Build humbly you are what you are glory in yourself, accept yourself, have faith in yourself, but dare to be different and to set your own star. Build courteously be gentle to yourself, forgive yourself, for only as you have the right attitude toward yourself can you have the right attitude toward others. Build gratefully show appreciation for the many things that are being done by others for your growth and achievement. Build with an open mind leave your prejudices unsaid and hidden. Build with curiosity it is not how far you go, but how deeply you go that mines the gold of experience. Build with imagination realize you are at your creative best when you are in tune with the infinite, when you are open and receptive to the higher powers of mind and spirit. Build fearlessly banish worry and timidity; approach problems both intuitively and logically; use the light of your imagination to create and your critical mind to judge; test inspiration with logic. Build patiently it takes time to understand others, especially when there are barriers of philosophy, heritage, language, and custom. Build with the spirit of a world citizen you ll discover that people are much the same the world around. Be an ambassador of good will to all people. I Am A Nation I was born on July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence is my birth certificate. The bloodlines of the world run in my veins because I offered freedom to the oppressed. I am many things, and many people. I am the nation. I am 195 million living souls and the ghost of millions who have lived and died for me. I am Nathan Hale and Paul Revere. I stood at Lexington and fired the shot heard around the world. I am Washington, Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. I am John Paul Jones, the Green Mountain Boys, and Davy Crockett. I am Lee and Grant, Abe Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton I remember the Alamo, the Maine, and Pearl Harbor. When freedom called, I answered and stayed until it was over, over there. I left my heroic dead in Flanders Fields, on the rock of Corregidor, on the bleak slopes of Korea, in the steaming jungles of Vietnam, and in the deserts of Iraq. I am the Brooklyn Bridge, the wheat lands of Kansas, and the granite hills of Vermont. I am the coal fields of the Virginias and Pennsylvania, the fertile lands of the West, the Golden Gate, and the Grand Canyon. I am Independence Hall, the Monitor, and the Merrimac. I am big. I sprawl from the Atlantic to the Pacific my arms reach out to embrace Alaska and Hawaii 3 million square miles throbbing with industry. I am more than 5 million farms. I am forest, field, mountain, and desert. I am quiet villages and cities that never sleep. You can look at me and see Ben Franklin walking down the streets of Philadelphia with his bread loaf under his arm. You can see Betsy Ross with her needle. You can see the lights of Christmas, and hear the strains of Auld Lang Syne as the calendar turns. I am Babe Ruth and Althea Gibson. I am 130,000 schools and colleges, and 320,000 churches where my people worship God as they think best. I am a ballot dropped in a box, the roar of a crowd in a stadium, and the voice of a choir in a cathedral. I am an editorial in a newspaper and in a letter to Congress. I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster. I am Tom Edison, Albert Einstein, Sojourner Truth and Billy Graham. I am Horace Greeley, Will Rodgers, Ellen Richards, and the Wright Brothers. I am George Washington Carver, Daniel Webster, Jonas Salk, Marie Curie, and Helen Keller. I am Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Thomas Paine. Yes, I am the nation, and these are the things that I am. I was conceived in freedom, and, God willing, in freedom I will spend the rest of my days. May I possess always the integrity, the courage, and the strength to keep myself unshackled, to remain a citadel of freedom and a beacon of hope to the world. This is my wish and my goal.

218 We Learned By The Silver Spoon Jeanie, use the silver spoon, Mama spoke severely across the room as I prepared to serve a cup of tea. It wasn t anybody but old Mr. Scroggins who chopped our wood and who had stopped in for a minute to get warm, and I didn t think I should waste our real silver spoon on him. After he had gone, Mama explained carefully how mixed up you can become when you try to decide who rates the silver spoon. Look at yourself in the spoon, she said. I held it up and looked in the bowl. Whichever way I turned it, I was upside down. That s the way you ll always be, Mama said, Upside down and going around in circles when you try to judge what degree of graciousness you think others rate. When you learn to be as gracious and as kind as possible to all, showing them all the beauty you can, not only in spoons and teacups, but in your real self, you ll look like this. She turned the spoon over. There I was right side up. What makes it? I exclaimed. Of course, Mama knew about concave and convex, but why bother with that when she should say, When you go through sterling and come out on the other side, you just naturally take on some of its qualities and you re bound to be all right. I polished it carefully and put it back in the drawer. Delicate, fragile, and softly lustrous, it looked alien in amongst the bone-handled knives and forks. It was the only silver spoon we had, and nobody knew how it got there. Mama said we had it just as Grandma had, and even Great- grandmother. The mystery added to it, for it was not just a thing to stir tea with it was a symbol of quality and perfection. We learned to walk by the silver spoon. Daddy would hold the shiny thing out in front of us and we would walk toward it. So early it was a goal! Later when we took medicine, we got to use the silver spoon. Things are easier done when the tools are pretty and solid and pure, Mama said. We thought then she meant, literally, the silver spoon, pretty dishes, rugs, and curtains--the things we worked with as she taught us to keep house. I know now she meant other things, too-the intangible tools we use everyday in living with each other. When one of us showed some extraordinary courage in tackling a problem or made some sacrifice for the benefits of all, we got it gleaming by our plates! My sister had saved her pennies and bought red yarn for Grandma to knit her a pair of mittens, only to have one of Grandma s needles break just as she was ready to begin. Grandma was going blind, but she could still knit. Many of her darkening hours were whiled away with her needles and yarn. My sister walked two miles to the store and exchanged her red yarn for new needles for Grandma. Red mittens? They came along later, but because my sister had sacrificed to make someone else happy, she got to use the silver spoon for a whole week. I didn t inherit the silver spoon, but its lesson lingers on. When petty irritations pile up, personalities clash, metal anguish comes on, they last only one dishwashing to another. I was the spoon and I see myself upside down and laugh because I have to go through these Sterling Tests before I will be right side up again. It s Up To You Have you made someone happy or made someone sad? What have you done with the day you had? God gave it to you to do just as you would Did you do what was wicked, or do what was good? Did you hand out a smile or just give em a frown? Did you lift someone up or push someone down? Did you lighten some load or some progress impede? Did you look for a rose or just gather weed? What did you do with your beautiful day? God gave it to you did you throw it away? Unknown Many of world s finest oriental rugs come from little villages in the Middle East. Each rug is hand-produced by a crew of men and boys under the direction of a master weaver. Since ordinarily they work from the under side of the rug-to-be, it frequently happens that a weaver absentmindedly makes a mistake and introduces a color that is not according to the pattern. When this occurs, the master weaver, instead of having the work pulled out in order to correct the color sequence, will find some way to incorporate the mistake harmoniously into the overall pattern. It is a useful object lesson, for we all can learn to take unexpected difficulties and mistakes and weave them advantageously in to the greater pattern of our lives. There is an inherent good in most difficulties. Norman Vincent Peale

219 The FCCLA Rose The growth of a rose Is comparable To the growth of FCCLA The ideas are the roots Stretching, reaching for Strength from others The stem, as a chapter itself, Is the foundation Strong and growing, it offers Security and help to those Who need it Each leaf is an advisor; Firm, supporting and with Responsibilities to urge growth and keep the chapter alive Each bud represents a new Member, essential to the Chapter, and an individual And as it bursts forth And begins to separate Its petals from its tight Little haven, it does so With determination, High hopes, and the Courage to dream and Be oneself, willing to Help, be helped and listen. Finally the individual Blooms into a full Beautiful rose, Precious, with the Knowledge and capacity To love and turn the Dreams into realities. And with the Satisfaction of success, Wisdom and maturation, Will that beautiful Rose be ready to Enter the unpredictable World, inspire and set An example for all mankind. My Thanksgiving Even though I clutch my blankets and groan when the alarm rings each morning, thank you, Lord that I can hear. There are many who are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes closed tightly against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Lord that I see. There are many who are blind. Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the physical effort of rising, thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedfast. Even though I sometimes maintain a martyred silence when I should speak, and spout forth when I should remain silent, thank you, Lord, for the gift of speech. There are many who are dumb. Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned; tempers are short, thank you, Lord, for my brothers and sisters. There are many who have none. Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the ladies magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry. Even though routine of housework is often monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to have a home. There are many who are without roofs over their heads. Even though my parents complain that I don t listen to their words, and they pay less attention to my complaining, thank you, Lord, for my parents. There are many who have none. Even though I seldom have time to visit, thank you, Lord, for good neighbors and relatives. There are many who are exiled from their homeland. Even though I don t always approve of the way the country is run, thank you, Lord, that I live in the greatest nation on earth. Even though I grumble and gripe and bemoan my fate from day to day, and wish my modest circumstances were not quite so modest, thank you, Lord, for the gift of life. Help me to improve my manners and show that I am grateful. For all this I am thankful. Amen. (You might begin this devotion with an empty horn of plenty. As each statement is made, a different fruit or vegetable may be added.)

220 There isn t much that I can do but I can Share my bread with you and I can share My joy with you, and sometimes share a Sorrow, too-as on our way we go. There isn t much that I can do, but I can Sit an hour with you, and I can share a Joke with you, and sometimes share reverses, Too as on our way we go. There isn t much that I can do, but I can Share my flowers with you, and I can share My books with you, and sometimes share my Burdens, too-as on our way we go. There isn t much that I can do, but I can Share my songs with you, and I can share my Mirth with you, and sometimes come and Laugh with you as on our way we go. There isn t much that I can do, but I can Share my hopes with you, and I can share my Fears with you, and sometimes shed some Tears with you as on our way we go. There isn t much that I can do, but I can Share my friend with you, and I can share My life with you, and oft times share a Prayer with you as on our way we go. M. Preston Building A Bridge An old man, going a lone highway, Came, at evening, cold and gray. To a chasm, vast and deep and wide, Thru which was flowing a sullen tide, The old man crossed in the twilight dim The sullen steam had no fears to him But he turned, when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide Old man, said a fellow pilgrim near, You are wasting strength with building here, Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again must pass this way You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide Why build you the bridge at the eventide? The builder lifted his old gray head Good friend, in the path I have come, he said, There followeth after me today A youth, whose feet must pass this way. This chasm that has been naught to me To the fair-haired youth may a pitfall be, He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building the bridge for him. Will Allen Dromgoole The Man Who Quits The man who quits has a brain and hand As good as the next, but he lacks the sand That would make him stick with courage stout To whatever he tackles and fights it out. He starts with a rush and a solemn vow That he ll soon be showing the other how; Then something strikes his roving eye And his task is left for the bye and bye. It s up to each man what becomes of him; He must find in himself the grit and vim That brings success; he can get the skill, If he brings to the task a steadfast will. No man is beaten till he gives in; Hard luck can t stand for a cheerful grin; The man who fails needs a better excuse Than the quitter s whining, What s the use? For the man who quits lets his chances slip Just because he s too lazy to keep his grip. A Wish For Leaders I sincerely wish that you will have the experience of thinking up a new idea, planning it, organizing it, and following it to completion, and then have it turn out magnificently successful. I also hope that you go through the same process and have something bomb out. I wish you could know how it feels to run with all your heart and lose horribly. I wish that you could achieve some great good for mankind, but have nobody know about it except you. I wish that you could find something so worthwhile that you deem it worthy of investing your life. I hope you become frustrated and challenged enough to begin to push back the very barriers of your own personal limitations. I hope you make a stupid, unethical mistake and get caught red-handed and are big enough to say those magic words, I m sorry, I was wrong. I hope that you give so much of yourself that someday you wonder if it s all worth it. I wish for you a magnificent obsession that will give you reason for living and purpose and direction. I wish for you the worst kind of criticism for everything you do, because that makes you fight to achieve what you normally wouldn t. I wish for you the experience of leadership.

221 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA OBJECTIVE To help youth assume their Family and Consumer Sciences growth, family life, and community roles in society through education in areas of personal vocational preparation, involvements. J-15

222 TRANSPARENCIES MOTTO TOWARD NEW HORIZONS This motto expresses the idea of learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. J-16

223 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA PIN The pin is a reproduction of the official FCCLA emblem. Members, advisors, honorary members, and chapter parents may wear them. The guard indicates the type of membership. The guards are: A Adviser H Honorary Member P Chapter Parent Guards are also available for the offices of president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, and historian. The regulations for wearing the pin are: Worn over the heart with the guard to the left. Only one guard may be worn. Degree symbols are to be worn on the chain. J-17

224 TRANPARENCIES FCCLA MEMBERSHIP Who may join???? All students in secondary schools who are taking or have taken a Family and Consumer Science course are eligible to join. Membership is voluntary. Are there dues???? There are national and state dues. National dues are $7.00 and state dues are $5.00. Some local chapters also have dues. J-18

225 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA CREED We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America We are members of FCCLA 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 are members of FCCLA We face the future with warm courage and high hope. J-19

226 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA PURPOSES 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life; 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society; 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community; 4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony. 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults. 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibility. 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today s society. 8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations. J-20

227 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA COLORS The official colors are: RED Courage, determination, and strength WHITE Sincerity of purpose and integrity of action. J-21

228 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA FLOWER The flower is the red rose. The rose, due to its beauty, has always been a favorite flower. It is found in almost every country in the Northern Hemisphere. It represents the search for beauty in everyday living. The red rose is symbolic of vibrant, glowing health, which contributes to happiness and efficiency in home and group life. J-22

229 TRANSPARENCIES FCCLA LOGO The emblem has an octagon shape. These eight sides represent the eight purposes. The name of the organization, Family, Career and Community leaders of America appears around the top of the octagonal plane. The motto, Toward New Horizons appears around the bottom of the octagonal plane. The initials FCCLA - in the center represent the two types of chapters of our organization. The rays represent our outreach into the community and world. J-23

230 TRANSPARENCIES FHA/HERO HISTORY February 1917 Smith Hughes Act signed supporting vocational education. June 1945 Future Homemakers of America founded in Chicago, Illinois. July 1965 Future Homemakers of America and New Homemakers of America merged. (New Homemakers of America was a separate organization for black Home Economics students. May 1971 HERO Chapters were established. J-24

231 TRANSPARENCIES Students Taking Action for Recognition of -- Chapter and individual Projects Leadership Skills Occupational Skills STAR Events are designed to emphasize the positive accomplishments of youth. Members are evaluated against a set of standard criteria rather than against another individual. The belief that all people are winners is the foundation of these guidelines and procedures. The events which are sponsored by the National FCCLA Organization are: Applied Technology Career Investigation Chapter Service Project Chapter Showcase Culinary Arts Early Childhood Entrepreneurship Focus on Children Hospitality Interpersonal Communications Illustrated Talk Job Interview National Programs in Action Parliamentary Procedure J-25

232 TRANSPARENCIES Identify concerns Set a goal Form a plan (who, what, where, when and how) Act Follow-up J-26