2. What is FCCLA? Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
The only student-led organization with the family as its central focus.
It was known as FHA (Future Homemakers of America) prior to 1999.
The organization was founded on June 11, 1945.
Males and females are welcomed into the organization.
Each year over 200,000 students join over 10,000 chapters in 50 state associations as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The organization encourages personal growth and leadership development in teens through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

3. FCCLA COLORS AND FLOWER
RED
SYMBOLIZES STRENGTH, COURAGE, AND DETERMINATION
AND
WHITE
SYMBOLIZES
SINCERITY OF PURPOSE AND INTEGRITY OF ACTION

4. FCCLA 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
CAREER PREPARATION

5. FCCLA PURPOSES
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIFE
TO STRENGTHEN THE FUNCTION OF THE FAMILY AS A BASIC UNIT OF SOCIETY
TO ENCOURAGE DEMOCRACY THROUGH COOPERATIVE ACTION IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY
TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP INVOLVEMENT IN HELPING ACHIEVE GLOBAL COOPERATION AND HARMONY

6. FCCLA PURPOSES
TO PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN YOUTH AND ADULTS
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKING DECISIONS FOR ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITIES
TO PREPARE FOR THE MULTIPLE ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN IN TODAY’S SOCIETY
TO PROMOTE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS 6

7. THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THROUGH FCCLA
THERE ARE MANY PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THROUGH FCCLA. MEMBERS MAY CHOOSE ANY PROGRAM IN WHICH TO PARTICIPATE.

8. FCCLA Planning Process
The planning process is used when setting and carrying out FCCLA projects. 8

9. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns 9

10. Identify Concerns brainstorm concerns evaluate listed concerns
narrow to one workable idea or concern 10

11. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal 11

12. Set A Goal get a clear mental picture of what you want to accomplish
write it down      12

13. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal
Form A Plan 13

14. Form A Plan plan how to achieve your goal
decide who, what, where, when, why and how     14

15. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal
Form A Plan
Take Action 15

16. Take Action
carry out project           16

17. FCCLA Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set A Goal
Form A Plan
Take Action
Follow Up 17

18. Follow Up evaluate project thank people involved
recognize participants    18

19. Officer Academy (USA) Leadership Training
FCCLA Ultimate
Officer Academy (USA) Leadership Training
Phase I –held at the national leadership conference
Phase II - held in the Washington D.C. Metro Area in September/October. Phase II is composed of four days of intensive training, meetings, planning, and exercises designed to launch the ultimate leadership experience for chapter, region and state officers.

20. Officer Academy (USA) Leadership Training
FCCLA Ultimate
Officer Academy (USA) Leadership Training
Chapter and state officers will have the incredible experience of touring our nation’s capital. Officers who schedule meetings with their Congressional representatives in advance will receive public affairs training.
Chapter, regional, and state officers will also join the newly elected national officers in working together to serve the needs of thousands of members and chapters across America.

21. Career Connection
Career Connection is a national FCCLA program that guides young people to link their options and skills for success in careers, families, and communities. Through individual, cooperative, and competitive activities, members
discover their strengths
target career goals
initiate a plan for achieving the lifestyle they desire

22. Community Service Projects
To help members strengthen their community service projects, this program:
helps young people build skills for family, career, and community roles
provides youth-centered learning experiences related to Family and Consumer Sciences Education
encourages young people to develop the positive character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship

23. Dynamic Leadership
Dynamic Leadership is a national FCCLA program that helps young people build leadership skills. It provides information, activities, and project ideas to help young people:
learn about leadership
recognize the lifelong benefits of leadership strength
practice leadership through FCCLA involvement
become strong leaders for families,
careers, and communities

24. Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS)
Participants improve traffic safety in their community by reducing impaired driving and increasing seatbelt usage.

25. Families First
Through the Families First peer education program, young people learn to be strong family members.
Families First 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: learn to nurture
children

26. Financial Fitness
Financial Fitness is a national FCCLA peer education program that involves teens teaching teens how to make, save, and spend money wisely.
This program empowers youth to educate their peers in the following areas:
Banking Basics
Cash Control
Making Money
Financing your future
Consumer Clout

27. Japanese Exchange
Here’s an opportunity to live in Japan next summer with a Japanese host family. You can be one of 17 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!

28. Leaders At Work
Leaders At Work is a national program that recognizes FCCLA members who create projects to strengthen leadership skills on the job. These skills contribute to success across a broad range of career fields. Leaders At Work motivates students to prepare for career success.

29. Power of One
Power of One is an exciting, self-directed program that lets you set goals for yourself and work to achieve them through five fun, activity-filled units.
A Better You- (example) eating nutritiously
Family Ties-(example) strengthening communication between family members
Working on Working- (example) obtaining a job
Take the Lead- (example) public speaking to a group
Speak Out for FCCLA- (example) organizing National FCCLA week activities and promoting the organization

30. Student Body
Student Body addresses three units. Members may complete projects in one or several units:
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.

31. STAR Events
Students Taking Action with Recognition, STAR Events, are competitive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-related skills.
There are 18 different events in which students can compete.
The top 6 winners from each event category at the Region level advance to the state competition. The 1st place winner at state travels to the national meeting to compete for gold, silver, or bronze awards.
The top 3 teams in Culinary Arts advance to state from region competition.

32. STOP the Violence
Students Taking on Prevention is a peer-to-peer outreach initiative that empowers young people to recognize, report and reduce the potential for youth violence.
The goals of the project are to:
Empower students with attitudes, skills, and resources to make their school safer.
Reduce the potential for youth violence in schools with the trained FCCLA chapters.

33. Ready, Set, Read! A literacy project designed for
chapter members to help children improve reading skills.
Ready, Set, Read! can be used to participate in STAR events, such as Chapter Service Project.
Project Ideas:
Read to children or adults
Conduct a Book Drive
Donate Books to local Boys and Girls Club

34. FCCLA SAVES READ AND $AVE
A peer education project to encourage individuals to start saving for their future!
READ AND $AVE
Chapter members work with young people using Sammy Rabbit books to teach children the importance of reading and saving their money!

35. State Proficiency Events
Texas has two state events which students can compete:
Serving Up Success -members show proficiency in seating, taking orders, serving and presenting the bill to guests.
Stories That Teach- members present a prepared lesson plan using an age-appropriate story.

36. State Leadership Enhancement Opportunities
Objective tests for students to take at fall leadership training, region and state leadership conferences are:
 Consumer Math  Etiquette
 Consumer Quiz  Hospitality
 Creed, Mission &  Interior Design
Purposes  Job Interview
 Culinary Arts  Step One
 Parliamentary Procedure

37. Recognition… Gold – (85-100) Silver – (70-84) Bronze – (59-69)
 Each member that takes a test will receive a certificate of participation. Certificates will be rewarded as follows:
Gold – (85-100)
Silver – (70-84)
Bronze – (59-69)
Participation (1-68) 37

38. Consumer Math - LEO The content questions cover area of:
Members will answer consumer math related questions during the quiz.
The content questions cover area of:
Basic Culinary Math
Housing/Interior Design
Banking/Investments 38

39. Consumer Quiz- LEO
Members will answer consumer related questions.
The content questions focus on five key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively and confidently in today’s marketplace: 
personal finance;
health and safety;
the environment;
technology;
consumer rights and responsibilities; 39

40. Culinary Arts- LEO
Members will answer related to the culinary arts field.
terms
methods of cookery
presentation
other important information to know if working within the industry 40

41. FCCLA Creed, Mission and Purposes - LEO
Participants will need to know the FCCLA creed as it is nationally adopted. Participants will also be tested on their knowledge of the 8 FCCLA Purposes and the Mission Statement. 41

42. Etiquette - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of proper etiquette by answering questions during a quiz related to meal and social etiquette. 42

43. Hospitality - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge and skills related to the hospitality industry. 43

44. Interior Design - LEO
Members will answer questions related to interior design including:
Principles and Elements of Design
Color
Furniture Placement
Traffic Patterns 44

45. Job Interview - LEO
Participants will answer interview etiquette questions related to:
Dress
Interviewing Skills
Resumes
Follow up 45

46. Parliamentary Procedure - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic parliamentary knowledge by answering objective questions. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised is the official FCCLA parliamentary procedure authority. 46

47. STEP 1 - LEO
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge of FCCLA including organization history and national programs. 47

48. Scholarships
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America offers scholarships to students planning to major in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and other disciplines.  Applicants must have been a member of the Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.  A standard application form for scholarships processed through the state office, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is used. 

49. Meetings
Fall Leadership Meetings- regional officers conduct meeting in the fall to help members learn about FCCLA and meet members from other schools in the area. LEO’s can be taken.
Regional Meetings – five regional meetings held in Texas between January and March. Take LEOs, participate in STAR/Proficiency Events, and learn from concurrent sessions.
State Leadership Conference- usually held in April in a Texas city. Participate in leadership sessions, LEO’s, STAR/Proficiency Events, general sessions, and special community service projects. 49

50. FCCLA Magazine
Teen Times is FCCLA members’ national magazine with coverage of teen issues and chapter ideas.
Members receive four issues each year.

51. Learn more about Texas FCCLA by visiting:
TEXAS ASSOCIATION

52. Who Can Join FCCLA?
Any student grades 6-12 who is enrolled or has been enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences class
Any student who pays their dues--both state and national.
YOU!!

53. Benefits of being a FCCLA member
Develop leadership skills
Improve communication skills
Strengthen the family unit
Engage in community service learning
Travel and scholarship opportunities
Make new friends
Build your resume and develop job skills
Have FUN, FUN, and more FUN

54. As an FCCLA member
Turn in your dues to your FCCLA Advisor so it can be entered and sent to the FCCLA office by November 1.
Review the many programs and find a passion for what you want to do
Have fun while you learn and grow from your experiences. 54

55. State FCCLA Contact Information
6513 Circle S
Austin, TX 78745
(phone) 55