1. ABC’s of STAR Events Vickie Rundbaken FCCLA Executive Director vrundbaken@doe.k12.ga.us Shannon Miles Asst. Executive Director gafccla@gmail.com

2. A-Ask for Help B-Believe in Yourself C-Create a New Tradition

3. New STAR Events Manual  You can download at fcclainc.org on the National FCCLA website  Print your Specific Event Guidelines  Print Summary Chart and Allowable Presentation Elements

4. Next Step…  Volunteer to Judge at Region STAR events or State STAR events  Start Simple…Enter One Event  Make a Calendar of Deadlines Project Completed, Speech Written, Display/Manual Completed

5. STAR Events Applied Technology Career Investigation Chapter Service Project Display Chapter Service Project Manual Chapter Showcase Display Chapter Showcase Manual Culinary Arts Early Childhood Entrepreneurship

6. Fashion Design Financial Planning Focus on Children Hospitality Illustrated Talk Interior Design Interpersonal Communication Job Interview National Programs in Action Parliamentary Procedure Recycle and Redesign

7. What Happens at Competition? Registration…each participant must sign in Orientation Meeting Given your time to compete…arrive early Help them relax – my want to have a special card or treat bag to give them Meet back for the Recognition Session Top two teams in each category will move on to State STAR events in April In Culinary Arts, only the top scoring team will move on.

8. What are Judges Looking For? Neat appearance – could have matching outfits or themed outfits Look at score sheets for each event Practice how to answer the judges questions Smiling FACES!

9. Rules Explanation: Pay close attention to time limits What material are required or allowed Know your dimensions… bring a tape measure *Don’t put things under the table! Stacking/Overlapping – Does not apply to displays *Laminate the pages! Manuals/Portfolios use the one purchased through Nationals Manuals- Pages are one sided only File folders – correct labeling, number required, etc.

10. New Event Clarifications Q: Can students participating in the Flat Pattern portion of Fashion Design use a basic commercial flat pattern? A: Yes. Q: Can students participating in the Fashion Construction portion of Fashion Design use a basic commercial flat pattern? A: Yes. Q: If a student is participating in Flat Pattern Design, do you have to construct their design? A: If they choose. The manual states, “display pattern pieces, sample and/or finished design” Q: Does a participant in Financial Planning have to use the provided grid for the Event Plan (page 138 of manual)? A: No. However, the manual states on page 136, “One to five pages using the chart format provided…” If a participant needs larger boxes to fit their information that is fine as long as the format for the information stays the same.

11. Oral Presentation Length (not too short – not too long) Use of Display, Portfolio or Visuals Appropriate Dress Overall neatness of the participants and materials Point Deductions Guidelines VERY IMPORTANT!

12. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. Vickie Rundbaken Georgia FCCLA 706-742-5816 We hope to see you at Region STAR Events!