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What makes FCCLA unique?
What makes FCCLA unique?
It is the only student organization with the family as its focus.
How many members and chapters have joined nationally?
How many members and chapters have joined nationally?
220,000 members and 7,000 chapters.
What is FCCLA's motto?
What is FCCLA's motto?
Toward New Horizons.
What is FCCLA's flower?
What is FCCLA's flower?
What are FCCLA's official colors?
What are FCCLA's official colors?
Who got it all started?
Who got it all started?
What was the old name for the program?
What was the old name for the program?
What is the new name for the program?
What is the new name for the program?
What year was FCCLA founded?
What year was FCCLA founded?
What was the first official name for FCCLA and what year did it change to FCCLA?
What was the first official name for FCCLA and what year did it change to FCCLA?
What does STAR stand for?
What does STAR stand for?
Is Brownie cooking an event in FCCLA?
Is Brownie cooking an event in FCCLA?
How many purposes are there for FCCLA?
How many purposes are there for FCCLA?
What is the national FCCLA website?
What is the national FCCLA website?
What is the state FCCLA website?
What is the state FCCLA website?
Who are your advisors?
Who are your advisors?
What region are we in?
What region are we in?
Where is the national FCCLA headquarters?
Where is the national FCCLA headquarters?
What is FCCLA's tagline?
What is FCCLA's tagline?
The five-step planning process is to -
The five-step planning process is to -
Our local FCCLA name is -
Our local FCCLA name is -
What does FCCLA stand for?
What does FCCLA stand for?
How many National Executive Council Members (National Officers) are there?
How many National Executive Council Members (National Officers) are there?
What does FACTS stand for?
What does FACTS stand for?
Where is the next National Leadership Meeting?
Where is the next National Leadership Meeting?
When is National FCCLA Week?
When is National FCCLA Week?
What does Power of One deal with?
What does Power of One deal with?
What does STOP stand for?
What does STOP stand for?
What is the official magazine of FCCLA?
What is the official magazine of FCCLA?
What is the membership campaign motto?
What is the membership campaign motto?
Define Financial Fitness.
Define Financial Fitness.
What is Career Connection?
What is Career Connection?
What is Student Body and its units?
What is Student Body and its units?
What is the name of the National Outreach Program?
What is the name of the National Outreach Program?
What are the two goals of the Families First program?
What are the two goals of the Families First program?
We face the future with...
We face the future with...
What does the emblem show?
What does the emblem show?
FCCLA is open to all students through what grade?
FCCLA is open to all students through what grade?
Where was FCCLA born?
Where was FCCLA born?
How can you create a 'lucky break' for yourself through FCCLA?
How can you create a 'lucky break' for yourself through FCCLA?
What are the national regions?
What are the national regions?
How do FCCLA members address community needs?
How do FCCLA members address community needs?
FCCLA focuses on the multiple roles of family member, community leader, and...
FCCLA focuses on the multiple roles of family member, community leader, and...
What state affiliated with FCCLA first?
What state affiliated with FCCLA first?
What is the simple five-step method to help plan projects and chapter activities?
What is the simple five-step method to help plan projects and chapter activities?
What students can join FCCLA?
What students can join FCCLA?
What are some benefits of FCCLA?
What are some benefits of FCCLA?
5 areas members develop skills for -
5 areas members develop skills for -
What is the FCCLA Mission?
What is the FCCLA Mission?
What are some of the FCCLA benefits you might discover?
What are some of the FCCLA benefits you might discover?
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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