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MISSIONMission 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 communication• practical knowledge • career preparation.

Central Focus is the Family and Family Life

FCCLA FACTS

Colors: Red is symbol for Strength White is symbol for

Sincerity

Flower: Red Rose

Motto: “Toward New Horizons”

FCCLA HISTORY

Future Homemakers of America(FHA)

Founded in June 11, 1945 in Chicago

Co-sponsored by:American Home Economics Association

& US Department Of Education

FHA HISTORYFuture Homemakers of America Georgia second state to affiliate Georgia first to have full-time state adviser, Mrs. Janet McGarity-Barber Georgia’s first state President was Pat Randolph She was also Georgia’s first National Officer Randolph Cabin in honor of her at the Georgia FFA-

FCCLA Center in Covington

GEORGIA NHA HISTORY

New Homemakers of America Organization in the African American schools First GA State Adviser, Miss Daisy Lewis Cabin named in her honor at Camp John Hope in Perry

1965 – NHA and FHA merged

FHA CHANGES TO FCCLA

1983: National Headquarters Opened in Reston, Virginia 1995: Home Economics Became Family and Consumer Sciences 1999: Name changed from FHA to FCCLA 1999: New Emblem Introduced

FCCLA FACTS

Original 1945 Emblem Octagon – Represents the 8 FCCLA Purposes Hands in the middle supporting a home Rays extending out represents members

reaching out into the community

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

NATIONAL FCCLA

National Website - www.fcclainc.org

10 National Officers Plan National Conferences: Cluster Meetings in November National Leadership Conference in July Georgia has had two national officers in the past

two years: Jennifer Ross from Walnut Grove High School &

Jessica Pope from Berrien High School

STATE LEADERSHIP MEETING

March 14 – 16, 2013Classic Center

Athens, Georgia

Includes:Keynote SpeakerRegional AwardsFoundation EventGala DanceState Officer ElectionsHonor Roll AwardsMembership Awards& Chapter of the Year!

NATIONAL MEETINGS

National Cluster Meetings November 9-11 Reno, Nevada November 16-18 Indianapolis, IN and Oklahoma City, OK

National Leadership Conference

July 7-11, 2013

Nashville, TN

BENEFITS OF JOINING A STUDENT ORGANIZATION:

• Leadership Development• Personal Growth•Community Service•Scholarship and College Opportunities•Travel Opportunities

PUBLICATIONSGeorgia News : The State

Newspaper Each chapter receives 20 copies of Georgia News twice a year

Teen Times: The National Magazine Each chapter receives a classroom

set 3 times a year

GEORGIA FCCLA

Two Camps: Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington Camp John Hope in Fort Valley/Perry

B.A.S.I.C. TRAINING

Chapter PlanningTeam Building

Leadership Obstacle CourseLow and High Ropes

Helps to…

• Increase chapter involvement• Develop unity• Build trust• Improve communication• Develop confidence and

leadership skills

GEORGIA FCCLA

Executive DirectorVickie Rundbaken

Georgia FCCLA State Office283 Swanson Drive Suite 204

Lawrenceville, GA 30043(678) 735-0091

GEORGIA FCCLA

State President Gift Baanen, Redan High

School

GEORGIA FCCLA

2012-2013 State Officers

2012-2013 Region Officers

FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Sept. 20 – 21, 2012Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center

Covington, GA

Includes:Keynote SpeakerLeadership Breakout SessionsChapter Planning TimeNational STAR Event WinnersMini BASIC TrainingFoundation DanceMembership RecruitmentT-shirt Design CompetitionState Lapel Pin CompetitionSlip ‘n Slide, Putt Putt and More!

FALL LEADERSHIP RALLY

October 9-10, 2012Georgia National Fairgrounds

Perry, Georgia

Includes:Fall Motivational RallyCulinary CompetitionChili Cook-OffKnowledge BowlBrochure EventFood DemonstrationsFair Rides and much

more!

FCCLA DAY AT THE CAPITOL

February 4-7, 2013Georgia State Capitol

• Visit Local Legislators• Capitol Scavenger Hunt• Region Photos

STAR EVENTS COMPETITION

Region STAR Events Competition

February 15 and February 16

TOP Two move to State Competition

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Check-out These Websites:www.fcclainc.orgwww.gafccla.com