Empower Within by Power of One COURTNEY BARTH

Empower Within by Power of One COURTNEY BARTH NC FCCLA VP OF PROGRAMS DISTRICT 3 SANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

Overview FCCLA members empower themselves by setting goals and completing the 5 unit project know as the Power of One goal at a time, members make positive changes in their school, communities, and families. The Power of One gives students the power to achieve success by creating, developing, and accomplishing goals focused on “A better you”, “Family Ties”, “Working on Working”, “Take the Lead”, and “Speak out for FCCLA. ”

Objective NC FCCLA members will be able to empower themselves by setting 5 goals to improve their families, leadership skills, personal character, career preparation, and NC FCCLA.

Agenda Icebreakers Mix it Up Clusters Human Knot Heads Up Total Time: 80 min (15 min) (10 min) *Paper Slips required* *Small Prize Suggested* Presentation Goals Purposes Workshop (2 min) (30 minutes incl. handouts & activities) Handouts #1 Power of One Project Sheet #2 SMART Goals #3 Sample Project Ideas #4 Trivia Activity Questions (5 min) (10 min) Guest Speakers Video about Smart Goals (5 min) Activities Personal Hero Activity Power of One Trivia Activity Quotes & Conclusion (10 min) *Blank Paper Required*

Ice Breaker #1 Mix it Up (15 minutes) As students walk into the workshop, hand each participant a slip of paper with either a F, C, L, or A on it Ask participants to find 3 -5 people with the same letter With each person they meet… Introduce yourselves (Name, school, etc) Share what your letter means to you Ex: “the F in FCCLA means the motivation to improve my relationship with my parents & spend more time together” Share a fun fact about yourself Make up a secret hand shake Purpose: Allow students to network & learn what FCCLA means to themselves & others

Ice Breaker #2 Clusters (10 minutes) The presenter (you) calls out a category The participants must try to find their group Each group cheers their “name” Everyone in the most spirited group gets a piece of candy Repeat w/ different category Category Examples: • # of siblings • Favorite ice cream flavor • # of pets • Month you were born • Hair color • Favorite writing utensil • Eye color • # of years in FCCLA • Favorite animal • Favorite genre of music • State where you were born • Grade in school • Shirt color Purpose: Create a bond between students and create group synergy *Note: Presenters should plan to purchase small rewards before workshop! (Not required)

Ice Breaker #3 Human Knot (10 minutes) The presenter (you) will ask all participants to get into groups of 4 -5 Each group will get into a small circle Each group member will reach across the circle and grab another person’s hand Ask each group to “un-knot” themselves End result: circle with everyone holding hand Purpose: Create teamwork & problem solving skills amongst students and future leaders

Ice Breaker #4 Heads Up (10 minutes) All participants get into a circle All participants will begin looking down at their feet The presenter will call out “ 1, 2, 3, UP!” When the presenter says “UP!” all participants will look up & look at one specific person across the circle If two people happen to look at each other, both people are removed from the circle. Repeat until only one or two people are left in the circle Purpose: Encourage positivity & energy during the workshop as students get to know each other better

Power of One Goals Empower members to set achievable goals 2. Empower members by igniting their personal power 3. Empower members to make a positive change in themselves 1.

Power of One Purpose Empower FCCLA members to find their personal power and use it to make a positive impact in their lives, careers, communities, health, and families.

Power of One The Basics National Program that allows students to find and use their personal power 5 Units A Better You — Improve personal traits Family Ties — Get along better with family members Working on Working — Explore work options, prepare for a career, or sharpen skills useful in business Take the Lead — Develop leadership qualities Speak Out for FCCLA — Tell others about positive experiences in FCCLA

Power of One Personal Hero Activity (10 minutes) Sample Character Traits: • Courageous • Responsible • Honest • Brave • Humble • Tenacious • Strong • Kind • Selfless • Reliable • Smart • Audacious Purpose: encourage students to think about what • Versatile • Productive makes someone a hero & how they can become a hero • Hardworking • Valiant • Perseverance *Note: Blank paper required for activity • Compassionate Give each participant a blank sheet of paper Write three character traits that describe their personal hero Write one sentence explaining why they are a “hero” Have students share (time permitting)

Power of One How to get started! See Handout #1 (Power of One project sheet) 5 easy steps Identify a personal goal Plan a project using the five-step planning process Meet with your advisor or evaluation team Complete your project Submit the project to your adviser or evaluation team

Power of One Step 1: Identify a personal goal How can I improve…? What do I want to change…? A Better You Ex: Improve my diet & eat less sugar Family Ties Ex: Spend more time with my parents Working on Working Ex: Learn how to create a resume Take the Lead Ex: Become a chapter officer Speak Out for FCCLA Ex: Increase chapter membership

Power of One Step 1: Identify a personal goal How to set achievable goals for yourself (2 min) https: //video. byui. edu/media/SMART+Goals/0_g 98 zs 8 ca SMART Goals Handout #2 Smart Goals

Power of One Step 2: Plan a project Level 1 projects Basic projects, completed quickly Level 2 projects More in-depth projects, completed over time Sample Project Ideas See Handout #3 Sample Project Ideas Participant Suggestions

Power of One Step 3: Meet with your advisor/ evaluation team Discuss your goal and project with your advisor Ask for suggestions and assistance Complete the Proposed Project Checklist together (Handout #1 project sheet)

Power of One Step 4: Complete your project Document your progress! Keep an activity log Take photos & video Write in a progress journal Save important documents Complete the Follow Up section (handout #1 Project Sheet) What were the most successful parts of your project? What would you change if you repeated the project?

Power of One Step 5: Submit your project to your adviser/ evaluation team Show off your accomplishments! Ask your adviser to complete the Follow-Up Checklist (Handout #1 Project Sheet) Members who complete all 5 units will receive recognition at the State Leadership Conference!

Power of One Trivia Activity (5 -10 min) Presenters will ask students “trivia style” questions about Power of One See Handout #4 Trivia Activity for questions (Participant Copy) See Handout #5 Trivia Activity for questions & answers (Presenter Copy) Reward participants who answer correctly with candy

Empower Within by Power of One “LIFE ISN’T ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF. LIFE IS ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF. ” - RAPHAELLA MARTELINO