FCCLA Overview and Programs

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What does FCCLA stand for?

Family Career Community Leaders of America

What is the name of the National Outreach Project?

Lead to Feed

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

Where is the next National Leadership Conference?

Nashville, Tennessee Signup and view all the answers

List the two goals of the Families First program.

Become strong family members and strengthen families as the basic unit of society Signup and view all the answers

What does FACTS stand for?

Family Acting For the community traffic Safety Signup and view all the answers

Define the Financial Fitness program.

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

Describe Power of One and list the five Power of One units.

Power of One is a national program that helps students find and use their personal power by setting their own goals and working to achieve them. The five Power of One units are Speak Out for FCCLA, Family Ties, Working on Working, A Better You, Take the Lead. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Student Body and list the four Student Body units.

A national peer education program that helps people learn to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices. The units are Healthy You, Fit You, Real You, Resilient You. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Career Connection.

Learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success in families, careers, and communities. Signup and view all the answers

What does STAR (for STAR Events) stand for?

Students Taking Action with Recognition Signup and view all the answers

What does STOP (for STOP the Violence) stand for?

Students Taking on Prevention Signup and view all the answers

Name the three R's in membership.

Recruit, retain, recognize Signup and view all the answers

How many members and chapters have joined nationally?

200,000 members and 5,500 chapters Signup and view all the answers

What is the official magazine of the FCCLA?

Teen Times Signup and view all the answers

When is National FCCLA Week?

2nd full week in February Signup and view all the answers

What year was FCCLA founded?

1945 in Chicago, Illinois Signup and view all the answers

Who can join FCCLA?

Any student who has taken an FCS course or an FCS teacher Signup and view all the answers

Name at least four national programs available for members.

Power of One, FACTS, Financial Fitness, STOP Signup and view all the answers

List three ways your chapter can promote the benefits FCCLA has to the community.

T-shirts, Posters, Morning Announcements Signup and view all the answers

What is FCCLA's mission 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, and career preparation. Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find information on FCCLA history, structure, and programs?

FCCLA.org under ABOUT US Signup and view all the answers

What is the organizational tagline?

The ultimate leadership experience Signup and view all the answers

What makes FCCLA unique compared to Career and Technical Student Organizations?

Because its programs are planned and ran by its members, and it is the only technical in-school organization where family is its central focus. Signup and view all the answers

What national program empowers youth with attitudes, skills, and resources to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence?

STOP Signup and view all the answers

Where is the national FCCLA office located?

Reston, VA 1910 Association Drive 20191-1584 Signup and view all the answers

List the 5 steps of the FCCLA Planning process.

Identify concerns, Set a goal, Form a plan, Act, Follow up Signup and view all the answers

What are the words to the creed?

We are the family and career community leaders of America for we face the future with warm courage and high hopes. For we have clear consciousness of seeking old and pressure values. For we are the builders of homes. Homes of America's future. Homes that are the expression of everything that is good and fair. Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. For we are family career community leaders of America; we face the future with warm courage and high hopes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the FCCLA colors?

Red & White Signup and view all the answers

What is the FCCLA flower?

Red Rose Signup and view all the answers

What is the FCCLA Motto?

Toward new horizons Signup and view all the answers

What 3 social media connections does PA FCCLA have?

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 1 of FCCLA?

To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Headquarters contact information?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>, Phone: 703-476-4900, Fax: 703-439-2662 Signup and view all the answers

What year was the first issue of Teen Times published?

1964 Signup and view all the answers

What year was the Japanese Exchange Program added?

1979 Signup and view all the answers

Who are the sponsors of the Japanese Exchange Program?

Kikkoman Corporation, Youth for Understanding USA Signup and view all the answers

What is the order number for the FCCLA color red?

PMS 185 Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 2 of FCCLA?

To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 3 of FCCLA?

To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 4 of FCCLA?

To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 5 of FCCLA?

To promote greater understanding between youth and adults Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 6 of FCCLA?

To provide opportunities for making decisions and assuming responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 7 of FCCLA?

To prepare for the multiple roles of many women in today's society Signup and view all the answers

What is Purpose 8 of FCCLA?

To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations Signup and view all the answers

When was the first male national president elected?

1986 Signup and view all the answers

When did the Future Homemakers of America and New Homemakers of America merge?

July 1965 Signup and view all the answers

When did STAR Events and National Cluster Meeting begin?

1983 Signup and view all the answers

When was Step One introduced?

1988 Signup and view all the answers

What happened in 1977 regarding FCCLA?

Rhode Island completed the 53 affiliated state associations Signup and view all the answers

What happened in 1994 concerning FACTS?

FACTS was implemented Signup and view all the answers

What happened in 2003 regarding FCCLA?

The tagline was created Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Executive Director of FCCLA?

Sandra Spavone Signup and view all the answers

What are the four FCCLA regions?

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

What does the color red represent in FCCLA?

Red suggests strength, courage, and determination, personal qualities leading to happiness through a positive self-image. Signup and view all the answers

What does the color white represent in FCCLA?

White symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action, qualities that will help individuals build a better tomorrow. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FCCLA Overview

FCCLA stands for Family Career Community Leaders of America.
Founded in 1945 in Chicago, Illinois.
Official magazine: Teen Times.
Tagline: The ultimate leadership experience.

Membership and Structure

Membership includes over 200,000 individuals and 5,500 chapters nationally.
National Executive Council comprises 10 officers.
Open to any student who has taken a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) course or an FCS teacher.

Programs and Initiatives

The National Outreach Project is called Lead to Feed.
National programs: Power of One, FACTS, Financial Fitness, STOP.
Financial Fitness: Peer education on money management.
Family First program: Strengthen families, the basic unit of society.
Power of One: Personal goal setting via five units, including Speak Out for FCCLA and Take the Lead.
Student Body program: Promotes healthy living with four units including Healthy You and Real You.
Career Connection: Exploration of career pathways and skills for success.

Events and Conferences

Next National Leadership Conference: Nashville, Tennessee.
National FCCLA Week occurs during the second full week of February.
STAR Events: Students Taking Action with Recognition.

Organizational Structure and Culture

FCCLA emphasizes member-led programming focused on family.
Development of character, critical thinking, communication skills, and preparation for careers through various programs.
Three R's in membership: Recruit, Retain, Recognize.

Historical Milestones

First male national president elected in 1986.
Future Homemakers of America merged with New Homemakers of America in July 1965.
National Japanese Exchange Program established in 1979, sponsored by Kikkoman Corporation and Youth for Understanding USA.
FACTS program implemented in 1994.

Color and Symbolism

FCCLA colors: Red and White.
Red symbolizes strength, courage, and determination.
White symbolizes sincerity and integrity.
FCCLA flower: Red Rose.

Purpose and Goals

Eight main purposes including personal development, strengthening family, promoting democracy, and fostering community cooperation.
Aims to prepare members for multiple roles in society.

Notes on Contact and Information Access

National FCCLA office located in Reston, VA.
For information on history and programs, visit FCCLA.org under the "About Us" section.
Contact information for the national headquarters: [email protected], Phone: 703-476-4900.

Additional Notes

Five steps of the FCCLA planning process: Identify concerns, Set a goal, Form a plan, Act, Follow up.
Use of promotional items (T-shirts, Posters, Announcements) to highlight FCCLA benefits within the community.

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