Ms. Ward

History

Organization

FCCLA Symbols & Publications

Parliamentary Procedures

FCCLA Five-Step Planning Process

Reasons for Joining FCCLA

Requirements for Joining FCCLA

February, 1917 – Smith Hughes Act signed supporting vocational education

June, 1945 – Future Homemakers of America founded in Chicago, IL

October, 1946 – Arkansas received its charter becoming the 37th state association of Future Homemakers of America

July, 1965 – Future Homemakers of America and New Homemakers of America merged

May, 1971 – HERO Chapters were established

July, 1999 – Future Homemakers of America changed their name to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

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222,000222,000 members with over 8,0008,000 local chapters. 53 state associations which include the District District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin IslandsIslands.

Local – 6 officersDistrict – 6 districts with 6 officers eachState – 6 state officersNational – 10 national officers

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J.A. Fair High School

District _ FCCLA1.4

National Headquarters - Reston, Virginia

FCCLA Executive Director - Michael Benjamin

State FCCLA Adviser - Mrs. Suellen Ward

Local Adviser - Mrs. E.J. Callaway

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Learning to live better today so that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow

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shows that FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization shows that FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization bound for the future! bound for the future!

The dominant The dominant collegiate lettering collegiate lettering articulates a focus onarticulates a focus on

education and education and student leadership student leadership embodies an active embodies an active organization that organization that moves toward new moves toward new arenas!arenas!

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The official colors are:• RED – Courage, determination, and strength

• WHITE – Sincerity of purpose and integrity of action

The flower is the red roseIt represents the search for beauty in everyday living

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The pin is a reproduction of the official emblem

The regulations for wearing the pin are:

Only one guard may be worn

Worn over the heart with the guard to the left

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TEEN TIMES is a publication that is released quarterly by the national organization

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Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised

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Provides a basic set of rules for conducting a meeting in an organized and efficient manner

Provides techniques for solving problems.

Gives every member equal rights.

Allows introduction and discussion of only one item of business at a time

Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised is the accepted reference

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The chapter management tool that helps members select and carry out projects to fit their needs and concerns

A great tool for advisers too!

Use it to identify steps to starting a new chapter!

    

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Brainstorm concerns

Evaluate listed concerns

Narrow to one workable idea or concern

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Get a clear mental picture of what you want to accomplish

Write it down

Evaluate it

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Plan how to achieve your goalDecide:

WhoWhatWhereWhenWhyHow

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Carry out your projectDecide:

WhoWhatWhereWhenWhyHow

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Evaluate your project

Thank the people involved

Recognize all of the participants

Sense of belonging to a worthwhile group with positive goals

Fun activities & projects for social interaction

Educational learn new things

Personal growth improve yourself

Leadership become a chapter or district officer

Project Requirements

Create a tri-fold brochure on FCCLA

The brochure must include:The Emblem

FCCLA web address

FCCLA Mission

FCCLA Motto

The 8 purposes of FCCLA

FCCLA Eligibility Requirements & Annual Dues

At least 1 photo of students attending FCCLA national activities

Contact info for FCCLA Advisor

Other Key Information

National FCCLA Websitehttp://fcclainc.org

Annual Dues: $20.00

J.A. Fair Campus AdvisorMs. E. J. Callaway

Rm 144

501-447-1829

Taking or have taken a Family & Consumer Science Class up to 12th Grade

Pay the yearly dues

Using a theme from one of the 8 purposes of FCCLA, create a poster for Fair’s membership driveThe poster must include:

The EmblemFCCLA Eligibility Requirements & Annual DuesAt least 1 photo of students attending FCCLA national activitiesContact info for FCCLA Advisors