2. FCCLA’s 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 communications, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

3. 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.

4. 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 responsibilities. 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society. 8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences education and related occupations.

5. Who is eligible to be a member? Any student who is taking or has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences, or acceptable course as determined by the state Department of Education (middle school through grade 12), is eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within their school. Once the state and national dues are paid, the student will be an official affiliated member. Affiliated members are eligible to hold office, make motions, and vote. Affiliated members can expect to receive Teen Times magazine, a membership card, and all the privileges that come with being a member of the only Career and Technical Student Organization with family as its central focus.

6. Why FCCLA? College and career preparation including scholarship opportunities Develops personal leadership skills Allows students to have a voice in their families and communities Recognizes youth achievement through awards Travel Competitions Strengthen home and family life Prepare for community living as responsible citizens Experience the connection between career and technical and academic skills Improve self-esteem Practice creative and critical thinking

7. Why FCCLA? (continued) Understand yourself and your relationships 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 Sciences-related careers Build supportive relationships with teachers in a less formal atmosphere Achieve established performance standards and competencies

8. Getting started: 1.Seek out those who would be interested in joining FCCLA. Remember, they must have taken, or be currently enrolled in, a Family and Consumer Sciences course or a related course as determined by the state department of education. 2.Collect membership dues and affiliate at state and national levels. You must be affiliated in order to use the FCCLA name. 3.Identify chapter leaders. Hold an election of officers for your chapter. Use FCCLA…The Handbook to Ultimate Leadership and The Ultimate Officer Handbook & Training Manual for more information on how to effectively choose chapter officers. 4.Train members to promote the “3 R’s” of membership—Recruit, Retain, and Recognize. Carry out a variety of the “3 R’s” to suit your chapter’s and school’s needs. 5.Report results and apply for recognition at the state and national level. 6.Enjoy the rewards of a stronger chapter.

9. National Programs FCCLA provides a menu of programs with ready-to-use materials to guide students through creating and carrying out projects. The national programs encourage members to enhance their personal growth and leadership development skills. As students plan projects and execute ideas, they experience the satisfaction of making a difference in their own lives, their families, their schools, and their communities.

10. Career Connection A national program that guides students to link their options and skills for success in their families, careers, and communities.

11. Leadership Service in Action A national program that guides students to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities.

12. Families First A national peer education program through which students gain a better understanding of how families work and learn skills to become strong family members. In conjunction with Families First, Japanese Exchange is a scholarship opportunity for FCCLA members to travel to Japan for four-to-six weeks as exchange students. This scholarship is funded by the Kikkoman Corporation and administered by Youth For Understanding-USA. Scholarships are worth more than $6,995 each.

13. A national program through which students strive to save lives by educating adults and young people about traffic safety and supporting enforcement of local rules and regulations regarding community traffic safety. FACTS—Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety

14. Financial Fitness A national peer education program that involves students teaching one another how to make, save, and spend money wisely.

15. Power of One A national program designed to help students find and use their personal power. Members set their own goals, work to achieve them, and enjoy the results.

16. A national peer education program that empowers students with attitudes, skills, and resources in order to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence. STOP the Violence—Students Taking on Prevention

17. Student Body A national peer education program that helps young people learn to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices.

18. Competitive Events Involvement in FCCLA’s Competitive Events offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop the skills for life necessary in families, communities, and workplaces. Members can demonstrate Family and Consumer Sciences skills, career skills, and interpersonal skills. Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl FCCLA Contests Online STAR Events Skill Demonstration Events STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition)

19. The Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl is a three-level, team competition that challenges students’ knowledge of all aspects of Family and Consumer Sciences and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Family, Career, and Community Studies Early Childhood and Human Development Food Sciences, Dietetics, and Nutrition Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Fashion and Housing Design FCCLA Knowledge Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl

20. FCCLA Contests FCCLA contests allow students to use creativity to express the FCCLA spirit. Contests take place each year and are announced on the FCCLA national website. Visit the FCCLA national website today to find current opportunities.

21. STAR Events Advocacy* Applied Math for Culinary Management Career Investigation Chapter Service Project Display Chapter Service Project Manual Chapter Showcase Display Chapter Showcase Manual Culinary Arts* Early Childhood* Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador Fashion Construction Fashion Design Focus on Children Food Innovations Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Illustrated Talk Interior Design Interpersonal Communications Job Interview Leadership Life Event Planning National Programs in Action Nutrition and Wellness Parliamentary Procedure Promote and Publicize FCCLA! Recycle and Redesign Sports Nutrition Teach and Train* (*Events offered to Postsecondary Membership) Online STAR Events: Chapter Website Digital Stories for Change Virtual Poster “No Kid Hungry” National Outreach Project

22. Skill Demonstration Events Consumer Math Challenge Culinary Chicken Fabrication Culinary Food Art Culinary Knife Skills Culinary Math Challenge FCCLA Creed Speaking and Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Speak Out for FCCLA Toys That Teach

23. Competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. STAR Events—Students Taking Action with Recognition

24. National Meetings Nationally sponsored meetings allow students to travel, participate in competition, have fun, and network with young people from across the country.

25. Capitol Leadership Join youth leaders and advisers from across the country at the nation’s capital to develop your leadership skills, learn about government relations, and meet with elected officials to advocate for Family and Consumer Sciences education and related topics. Capitol Leadership is open to all nationally affiliated FCCLA members and advisers. September 29 – October 2, 2013 Washington, DC

26. National Cluster Meetings National Cluster Meetings, held in November, provide an opportunity for students and advisers to come together to expand leadership skills, explore pathways, and discover new ways to put FCCLA’s national programs into action. Spokane, WA November 15-17 Charlotte, NC November 22-24 Omaha, NE November 22-24

27. National Leadership Conference Gather together with more than 6,000 students and advisers to elect the new National Executive Council, participate in competitive events, attend dynamic general sessions, and explore ways to enhance leadership skills in family, career, and community. San Antonio, TX July 6-10, 2014

28. Membership Achievement Awards FCCLA Members Recognizes current FCCLA members who must recruit at least three new members who affiliate at the state and national level. FCCLA Chapters Recognizes chapters that affiliate on the state and national level 100% of those students enrolled in the adviser’s own Family and Consumer Sciences classes at your school. FCCLA Advisers Recognizes chapter advisers using the FCCLA Planning Process. Chapter advisers must demonstrate how one national program was used to incorporate the 3 R’s of membership. State Association Recognizes three states that will be awarded for excellent participation at the national level. States receiving this award will have the highest participation in individual and chapter program award applications, scholarship applications, adult and adviser awards, and new chapters. Be recognized for your recruitment success! This recognition program accounts for diversity—all chapters that affiliate with their state and national headquarters by March 1 are eligible for recognition in one or more of the following categories. Deadline April 1

29. Contact Information Navigate the FCCLA national website to find contact information for national staff and National Executive Council members. Use the membership map to locate state association office and state adviser contact information. For Membership Information Contact: Marketing & Membership Manager Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. 1910 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1584 Phone (703) 476-4900 Fax (703) 860-2713 membership@fcclainc.org

30. FCCLA Advisers Use this slide to add additional information, personalize this presentation, and provide chapter contact information.