FCCLA Headquarters Facts Flashcards & Quiz

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What makes FCCLA unique?

It is the only student organization with the family as its focus.

How many members and chapters have joined nationally?

220,000 members and 7,000 chapters.

What is FCCLA's motto?

Toward New Horizons.

What is FCCLA's flower?

The Red Rose. Signup and view all the answers

What are FCCLA's official colors?

Red and White. Signup and view all the answers

Who got it all started?

President Woodrow Wilson. Signup and view all the answers

What was the old name for the program?

Home Economics. Signup and view all the answers

What is the new name for the program?

Family and Consumer Sciences. Signup and view all the answers

What year was FCCLA founded?

<ol start="1945"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first official name for FCCLA and what year did it change to FCCLA?

Future Homemakers of America; 1999. Signup and view all the answers

What does STAR stand for?

Students Taking Action with Recognition. Signup and view all the answers

Is Brownie cooking an event in FCCLA?

False Signup and view all the answers

How many purposes are there for FCCLA?

Eight purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the national FCCLA website?

fcclainc.org. Signup and view all the answers

What is the state FCCLA website?

<a href="http://www.mofccla.org/">http://www.mofccla.org/</a>. Signup and view all the answers

Who are your advisors?

Your FCS teachers, Mrs. Krug & Mrs. Voss. Signup and view all the answers

What region are we in?

Region 4. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the national FCCLA headquarters?

Reston, Virginia. Signup and view all the answers

What is FCCLA's tagline?

The Ultimate Leadership Experience. Signup and view all the answers

The five-step planning process is to -

identify concerns, set a goal, form a plan, act, follow up. Signup and view all the answers

Our local FCCLA name is -

Holt FCCLA Chapter. Signup and view all the answers

What does FCCLA stand for?

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Signup and view all the answers

How many National Executive Council Members (National Officers) are there?

10 (officers). Signup and view all the answers

What does FACTS stand for?

Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the next National Leadership Meeting?

Nashville TN, 2017. Signup and view all the answers

When is National FCCLA Week?

February 10-16. Signup and view all the answers

What does Power of One deal with?

goals. Signup and view all the answers

What does STOP stand for?

Students Taking On Prevention (of Violence). Signup and view all the answers

What is the official magazine of FCCLA?

Teen Times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the membership campaign motto?

Go for the Red! Signup and view all the answers

Define Financial Fitness.

National peer education program that involves youth teaching one another how to make, save, and spend money. Signup and view all the answers

What is Career Connection?

A program that guides you to link your options and skills for success in families, careers, and communities. Signup and view all the answers

What is Student Body and its units?

A program that helps young people eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the National Outreach Program?

Lead2Feed. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two goals of the Families First program?

<ol> <li>Help youth become strong family members and leaders for today and tomorrow. 2. Strengthen the family as the basic unit of society.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

We face the future with...

warm courage and high hope. Signup and view all the answers

What does the emblem show?

That FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization bound for the future. Signup and view all the answers

FCCLA is open to all students through what grade?

7-12. Signup and view all the answers

Where was FCCLA born?

Chicago. Signup and view all the answers

How can you create a 'lucky break' for yourself through FCCLA?

<ol> <li>Be active in your chapter. 2. Express yourself. 3. Try a leadership role.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the national regions?

Central, North Atlantic, Pacific, Southern. Signup and view all the answers

How do FCCLA members address community needs?

Volunteer efforts and community service projects. Signup and view all the answers

FCCLA focuses on the multiple roles of family member, community leader, and...

wage earner. Signup and view all the answers

What state affiliated with FCCLA first?

Kentucky. Signup and view all the answers

What is the simple five-step method to help plan projects and chapter activities?

The planning process. Signup and view all the answers

What students can join FCCLA?

Students who are currently or have previously been enrolled in an FCS class. Signup and view all the answers

What are some benefits of FCCLA?

Leadership skills, opportunity to travel, and gain public speaking skills. Signup and view all the answers

5 areas members develop skills for -

Character development, creative and critical thinking, practical knowledge, interpersonal communication, and vocational preparation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the FCCLA Mission?

To promote growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the FCCLA benefits you might discover?

Exciting experiences, terrific teamwork, family focus, personal progress, lasting leadership, real-world readiness, and informed involvement. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FCCLA Overview

Unique organization focusing specifically on family dynamics.
Founded in 1945 under the name Future Homemakers of America; rebranded to FCCLA in 1999.
Serves 220,000 members across 7,000 chapters nationally.

Key Characteristics

Motto: "Toward New Horizons."
Official flower: Red Rose.
Official colors: Red and White.
Mission: Promote growth and leadership through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Structure and Resources

National FCCLA headquarters located in Reston, Virginia.
State FCCLA website available at http://www.mofccla.org/.
National website: fcclainc.org.
Local chapter name: Holt FCCLA Chapter.
Eight stated purposes guiding the organization.

Programs and Initiatives

STAR: Students Taking Action with Recognition.
FACTS: Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety.
Programs include Financial Fitness, Career Connection, Student Body, and Families First.
Lead2Feed serves as the National Outreach Program addressing community issues.

Member Engagement and Opportunities

Affiliated with students in grades 7-12 who have been or are currently enrolled in an FCS class.
Benefits include leadership skills, travel opportunities, and public speaking development.
Offers a five-step planning process for project management:
- Identify concerns
- Set a goal
- Form a plan
- Act
- Follow up

Events and Recognition

National FCCLA Week celebrated from February 10-16.
Next National Leadership Meeting scheduled for Nashville, TN in 2017.
Community service projects and volunteer efforts are essential for addressing community needs.

Key Figures and Terminology

Ten National Executive Council Members leading the organization.
Emblem represents a vibrant, active community looking towards the future.
Regional divisions: Central, North Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern.

Personal Development Focus

Encourages character development, critical thinking, practical knowledge, communication skills, and vocational preparation.
Aims to help youth become strong family members and leaders, solidifying the family unit's importance in society.

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Test your knowledge of FCCLA with these flashcards! This quiz covers key aspects such as the unique focus on families, membership statistics, the motto, official flower, and colors. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

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