Family Career and Community Leaders of America Before

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Before FCCLA there was FHA. . . n Future Homemakers of America was founded in 1945 in Chicago n In the summer of 1999 FHA became FCCLA n Headquarters - located in Reston, Virginia

What is FCCLA? n A national student organization that helps young men and women become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities! n FCCLA is the largest youth organization with the family as its central focus! focus

National membership is nearly 222, 000 with over 8, 000 local chapters.

including 53 state associations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

The Colors. . . Red suggests strength & courage n White symbolizes sincerity & integrity n FCCLA

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

“The Ultimate Leadership Experience” New Tagline!

The Flower n. Red rose n. Represents a desire for joy in everyday living

The Motto. . . “Toward New Horizons”

The Mission. . . To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education

The Creed We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America's future, Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair, Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

National Programs

Families First Families today (understand & celebrate) You-Me-US (strengthen relationships) Meet the challenge (overcome obstacles) Balance (manage multiple responsibilities)

F. A. C. T. S. - Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety

n. Participants promote traffic safety n. Reduce impaired driving n. Increase seatbelt use

Financial Fitness 1. Banking basics 2. Cash control 3. Making money 4. Consumer clout 5. Financing your

Student Body Promoting healthier lifestyles for students

designed so students can recognize, report & reduce violence

Young people experience the highest rates of violent crime of any age group "What are YOU gonna do about it? "

Career Connection Plug in to careers Sign on (link interest & skills to career clusters) Programs (prepare w/education) Link up (to a job) Access skills (practice productivity)

Ø Dynamic Leadership builds strong leaders in family & consumers sciences education

Ø Leaders at Work recognizes young people who strengthen leadership skills while on the job

Ø Community Service helps members turn youth concerns into leadership & action to improve local communities

Here’s an Opportunity! to live in Japan next summer with a Japanese host family for six weeks. You can be one of 14 FCCLA members selected to receive this $4, 000!

Program Experience a Japanese tea ceremony, traditional Japanese foods, or a climb up Mount Fuji.

Opportunities for Growth ØStudent Set Goals & Strive to Reach Them! Ø 5 Levels for individual growth

A Better You -- pinpoint some personal traits you want to improve

Family Ties -- discover that getting along with family members can be easier Working on Working -explore work options, prepare for a career or sharpen skills useful in any business

Take the Lead -- work on leadership qualities Speak out for FCCLA -tell others about positive experiences in the organization

Students Taking Action with Recognition!

ü Career Investigation ü Chapter Service Project Display ü Chapter Service Project Manual ü Chapter Showcase Display

ü Chapter Showcase Manual ü Culinary Arts ü Early Childhood ü Entrepreneurship ü Focus on Children ü Hospitality ü Illustrated Talks

ü Interpersonal Communication ü Job Interview ü National Programs in Action ü AND SO SO SO MANY MORE!

Opportunities for Training Chapter Officer Leadership Training v. Regional Meetings v. State Leadership Camp v. Cluster Meetings v State and Regional Conferences v. National Conference v

For More Information on these or any FCCLA program. . . Get online! www. fccla. com www. ky-fccla. org