the ultimate leadership experience

July 6-10 • San Antonio, TX

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2013-2014 National Executive Council

Invites you to Soar at NLC!

Have you ever heard the saying, “Everything’s Bigger in Texas”? The 2014 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, will show you just how true it is. Sounds risky? It’s OK! Join the 2013-2014 National Executive Council as we share these experiences together, and empower each other to spread our wings, put our ideas into action, and inspire chain reactions in all aspects of our lives.

This summer won’t be complete if you don’t Soar in San Antonio, Texas. Plus, with local attractions like the Alamo, Six Flags, Sea World, and the world famous River Walk, you’re guaranteed the time of your life. Dream bigger, laugh louder, and make a bigger impact in the place where “Everything’s Bigger”!

FCCLA is ready to Soar in San Antonio! Are you?

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Saturday, July 5Conference & Competitive Event Registration Pick-Up8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (StateAdvisersOnly)

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (AdvisersOnly)

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CEATMeeting

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FACSKnowledgeBowlVolunteerOrientation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. BoardofDirectorsExecutive CommitteeMeeting

Sunday, July 6Conference & Competitive Event Registration Pick-Up7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (AdvisersOnly)

6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. FCCLARun4Red5kRun/Walk

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. BoardofDirectorsCommitteeMeetings

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. LeadershipAcademyRegistration (Pre-RegistrationStronglyRecommended. LimitedAvailabilityforOn-SiteRegistration)

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. StatePhotos

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AdviserAcademy–Track1 (ByAppointmentOnly)

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. NOCTest

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. STAREventsLead/AsstLead ConsultantsOrganizationalMeeting

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NOCOrientation

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NOCAOrientation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Adviser-to-Adviser(ByAppointmentOnly)

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. BoardofDirectorsMeeting

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. FACSKnowledgeBowlParticipant Orientation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. NOCNominatingCommitteeMeeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NOCProjectCenter

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. AdviserAcademy–Track2 (ByAppointmentOnly)

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. FACSKnowledgeBowl

1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. NOCNominatingCommitteeInterviews

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. LeadershipAcademyOrientation

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. NewStateAdvisersOrientation (StateAdviserswith0-3Years’ExperienceOnly)

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. VolunteerUsherOrientation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. StateOfficerTrainingI

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. StateAdvisersBusinessMeeting

5:00 pm. - 5:45 p.m. STAREventsRoomConsultants& EvaluatorsMeeting

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has placed the

FCCLA 2014 National Leadership Conference on the National Advisory List of Contests

& Activities for 2013-2014.

NASSP Approval

ScheduleAt-A-Glance6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. STAREventsParticipantOrientation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. StateAdvisersRecognitionReception

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. NOCProjectCenter

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; StateMeetings8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.;10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Monday, July 7Conference Registration7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CulinaryArtsCompetition

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibits&SpotlightonProjects (8:00a.m.-9:00a.m.AdvisersOnly)

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; StatePhotos8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. LeadershipAcademy

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. STAREvents

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. NOCFishbowl

9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; AdviserProfessionalDevelopmentSessions10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. VotingDelegatesOrientation (IncludingNOC)

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NOCNominatingCommittee Lunch&Deliberation

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. NationalNetworkTrainings (ByAppointmentOnly)

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Alumni&AssociatesReception

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OpeningGeneralSession

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. VIPReception(ByInvitationOnly)

8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; StateMeetings9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

STAR Events Advocacy* ChapterServiceProjectDisplay ChapterServiceProjectPortfolio ChapterinReviewDisplay ChapterReviewPortfolio CulinaryArts* EarlyChildhoodEducation* FashionConstruction FocusonChildren FoodInnovations NationalProgramsinAction Nutrition&Wellness Recycle&Redesign SportsNutrition Teach&Train*

* Includes Postsecondary

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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.

FCCLA Mission

Wednesday, July 9Conference Registration7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. NOCLetterDrop#2

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. 2014-2015NECMeet&Greet (ByInvitationOnly)

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. NationalAssociationofParliamentarians MembershipExam

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AdviserRecognitionSession

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CareerExplorations (Start&EndTimesVary)

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Exhibits,CulinaryDemos,CollegeDay

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; YouthWorkshops9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. StateOfficerTrainingII

8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. STAREventsDemonstrationVideotaping

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 2014-2015NECWorkshop

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business&RecognitionSession

1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. SpecialEvent

8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 2014-2015NECWorkshop

Thursday, July 10Conference Registration7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. STAREventsConcurrentRecognition Sessions(AllRegions)

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2014-2015NECWorkshop

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. NOCDebrief

11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. STAREventsResultsPick-Up (StateAdvisersOnly)

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CapitolLeadershipKickoff

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. AdviserAcademy–Track4

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. AdviserNetworking

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. LeadershipAcademyRecognition

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. YouthNetworking

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ClosingGeneralSession

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Gala

ScheduleAt-A-Glance

Tuesday, July 8Conference Registration7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. NOCLetterDrop#1

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. VotingDelegatePacketPick-Up

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. NOCNetworking

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.; YouthSessions(RotateswithExhibits)9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.;10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AdviserAcademy–Track3 (ByAppointmentOnly)

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibits&SpotlightonProjects

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. STAREvents

8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; AdviserProfessionalDevelopmentSessions9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NOCSpeeches–GroupA (NEC,VotingDelegates&Spectators)

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NOCTeamBuilding–GroupB

12:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. LeadershipAcademy

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. NOCSpeeches–GroupB (NEC,VotingDelegates&Spectators)

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. NOCTeamBuilding–GroupA

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. StateMeetings

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. NationalExecutiveCouncilElections

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tours

10:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. NOCNominatingCommitteeMeeting

STAR Events AppliedMathforCulinaryManagement CareerInvestigation Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador FashionDesign* FCCLAChapterWebsite Hospitality,Tourism,Recreation IllustratedTalk InteriorDesign* InterpersonalCommunications JobInterview Leadership LifeEventPlanning ParliamentaryProcedure Promote&PublicizeFCCLA! DigitalStoriesforChange NoKidHungry VirtualPoster

* Includes Postsecondary

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The Opening General Session Will Feature:Consuelo Castillo-Kickbush

“Servant Leadership: A New Call To Duty”

Leadershipisnotaboutyou.Leadershipisaboutserving.Thiskeynoteaddressesthephilosophyofserviceleadershipandone’scalltoduty.Usingherlifeasanexample,frombarelysurvivinginthebarrioofLaredo,Texas,toreceivingan

awardfromthePresidentattheWhiteHouse,Ms.Castillo-Kickbuschservesheraudiencebychallengingthemtolookinwardsandrisetothecallofaction.Inthispresentation,shestressestheimportanceofPreparingTomorrow’sLeadersToday!Theaudiencewillnotleavewithouthearingthemessagethat“leadership”isnotjustaframed,walldecoration,butitisanactionthatonemusttakeforthebettermentofthecommunityandthegenerationtofollow.

The Youth Sessions Will Feature:Yahya Bakkar

“The 4 Keys of L.I.F.E.™”

Yahyahasstunnedaudiencesfromalloverthecountrywithhiscontagiousenergy,down-to-earthpersonality,andfamily-friendlyhumor.Hisabilitytorelatetostudentswithissuesthatarerelevanttotheirlivesisa

phenomenonthatcan’tbemissed.Butthat’snotall…Growingupwithoutmeetinghisrealmother,abusedbyhisemotionallydistantfather,andstrugglingtofindhisownidentity,Yahyaknowswhatittakestobeabletotakeone’slifeinabetterdirectionbybeingapositiverolemodel.Inhislife-changingmessage,“Live&LeadbyExample”,hesharespersonalstorieswhileremindingstudentsthateveryextraordinaryleaderlivesbywhathelikestocall,The4KeysofL.I.F.E.™Whatheexpectshislistenerstogatherfromthesefourkeysisthateveryone—frombullytothebullied,leadertotheloner,andintellectualtotheemotional—isencouragedtogetmoreoutofL.I.F.E.bybecominginspiringleaderswhowillleavealastingimpactthatcaninfluencetheirrelationshipsinschool,athomeandwithintheircommunity.

Traffic Safety Panel

Moderator: Logan Melgosa, FCCLA Wisconsin First Vice-President

Panelists: Wil Craig, Joel D. Feldman and Tyler Presnell

The Adviser Recognition Session Will Feature:Scott Greenburg

“Cut Loose Your Sandbags: How to Overcome Mental Hang-ups and Soar to Success”

Likehotairballoons,allofusareengineeredtosoartogreatheights.Unfortunately,we“sandbag”ourselvesbydoingthings,thinkingthings,andbelievingthingsthatholdusdown.Weburdenourselveswithinsecurity,fear,andnegativeself-

talk.Rarelydoweperformatourbest–ourtruebest.Inthisprogram,Scottwilldiscussourmostcommonself-imposedsandbagsandprovidetechniquesforcuttingthemloose.Hewillthensharenutsandboltsmethodsformaximizingone’spersonalandprofessionalperformance,andforcoachingotherstodothesame.

Speakers

Trafficsafetyimpactsallofus,andatsomepointwe’veallbeenaffected,directlyorindirectly,byatragicorneartragiccaraccident.Sadly,somanyoftheseincidentscouldhavebeenpreventedwithabetterawarenessofthedangersofdistracteddriving.Attendthissessionandhearpresenterssharetheirpersonalandcompellingstoriesabouthowdistracteddrivinghasimpactedtheirlives,thenjointhemovementtoendthesesadstoriesthroughinvolvementinprogramslikeFamiliesActingforCommunityTrafficSafety(FACTS).

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Adviser AcademyTheAdviserAcademyiscomprisedoffiveprofessionaldevelopmenttracksheldduringnationalFCCLAmeetingsandonetrackcompletedwithstateadvisers.Advisersselectedtotheacademyare

encouragedtocommittoattendanceateachphase.AdviserswillreceiveacertificateofcompletionfortheAdviserAcademy.FourtracksareavailableattheNationalLeadershipConference:Track1:NewAdviser—DevelopingaChapterVision,Track2:UsingLegislationtoChangetheClassroom,Track3:LeadingatSchoolandTrack4:RemainingRelevantasaChapter.ApplybyMay1tobeconsideredfortheAdviserAcademy.VisittheFCCLAnationalwebsiteathttp://www.fcclainc.org/content/adviser-academy-home/formoreinformation.

Adviser-to-AdviserStateadvisersappointtwoexperiencedchapteradviserstocompletethistrainingtobecometrainersandmentorsintheirstate.Thistrain-the-trainersessionwillgiveadviserstheknowledgeandinformationtopresentadvisersessions

atthestatelevel.

Adviser Networking(Chapter Advisers & State Advisers)Shareideasandfindinnovativeresourcesfromtheexperts-fellowFCCLAadvisers,stateadvisers,andalumni.Cometothissessiontoshareyourexperienceswithpeersand

leadersinthefield.

Adviser Professional Development Sessions(Chapter Advisers & State Advisers)AdvisersseekingprofessionaldevelopmentcanfindFCCLAspecificsessionsonarangeoftopicspresentedbytheNationalConsultantTeam,NationalExecutiveCouncilAdvisers,andexhibitors.

Staying the CourseAkeytokeepingyourchaptersoaringhighistotakecareofyourself.Whetheryouareanewadviser,experiencedadviser,orstateadviser,thissessionissuretogetyoumotivatedandfeelingencouragedasateacher,adviser,andperson.

Skills for SuccessHelpyourFCCLAmembersdevelopskillsforsuccessbyencouragingthemtocompeteinaSkillDemonstrationEvent.LearnmoreabouthowyourFCCLAmemberscanenhancetheircollegeandcareerreadinessskillsthroughparticipationintheseevents.

Taking Technology to New HeightsIntimidatedbyusingtechnologyintheclassroom?Duringthissessionlearnaboutprograms/websitestotakeyourtechnologyintheclassroomtoanewheight.

NationalLeadershipConferenceEvents

Building Blocks of FCCLAEstablishafoundationtobuildastrongFCCLAChapter.TheBuildingBlocksofFCCLAwillprovideparticipantswithuserfriendlymaterialsandbestpracticestoestablishorrejuvenateachapter.Thesessionwillfocusonchaptermanagement,nationalprograms,andtherolesandresponsibilitiesofbeinganadviser.

Recruiting a Legacy of LeadersInorderforleaderstolearnhowtosoar,theremustbeopportunitiesforthemtolead.FCCLAprovidestheseopportunities.Learnhowtoencourageandmotivateyourstudentstobecome,notonlyamemberofFCCLA,butalsototakeadvantageoftheopportunitiesthatFCCLAhastooffer.

Bringing Nutrition Education HomeGatherresourcesandmaterialsfromotherFCCLAadvisersandpartnerorganizationstobringnutritioneducationhometoyourownFCCLAchapterandlocalcommunity.

Adviser Recognition Session(Chapter Advisers & State Advisers)Celebratechapterandstateadvisersuccess,leadership,andeffortsbyattendingthisspecialrecognitionsessiontohonorfellowFamilyandConsumerSciencesteachersandleadersinthefield.

Family & Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl: Level 3

TheFamilyandConsumerSciencesKnowledgeBowlisathree-level,teamcompetitionthatchallengesstudents’knowledgeofallaspectsofFamilyandConsumerSciences.TeamsadvancingfromLevel2atthe2013NationalClusterMeetingswillcompeteforthechampionship.Spectatorsareencouragedtowatchthesetopteamscompeteinafastpaced,quizbowlstylecompetition.

ExhibitsExhibitorsprovidemembersandadviserswithinformationaboutcareeroptions,educationalresources,fundraisers,andtrainingopportunitiesavailabletothem.Aspartoftheexhibithall,theFCCLAstorewillbeavailableforattendeestopurchaseFCCLApublicationsandemblematicgear.

Postsecondary STAR EventsFCCLAmembers(inparticipatingpilotstates)maycompeteinselectedSTAREvents.Tolearnmoreaboutpostsecondaryopportunitiesinyourstate,contactyourstateadviserorCompetitiveEventsManager,ChristineHollingsworth,atchollingsworth@fcclainc.org.

Spotlight on ProjectsSpotlightonProjectsshowcasestheNationalProgramAwardwinningprojects.Chaptersareinvitedtosharetheirprojectsduringthisevent.Toparticipate,visittheFCCLAnationalwebsiteathttp://www.fcclainc.org/content/2014-national-leadership-conference/.

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STAR EventsItisimportantthatallparticipantsandtheiradviserscarefullyreadall

information,emailedandpostedonthenationalFCCLAwebsiteinpreparationforcompetition.ItisimpossibletomakeSTAREventshappenwithoutthesupportofvolunteers.PleaseremembertosubmitthenamesofvolunteersduringNationalLeadershipConferenceregistration.Everystateisrequiredtohaveaminimumofone(1)volunteerforeverythree(3)STAREventsparticipants.BesuretofollowSTAREventsregistrationdeadlinesandinstructions,includingallinformationinthe2013-2014CompetitiveEventsGuide.

Youth Networking: Mission MayhemJointhishigh-energy,fast-pacedsessionfilledwithdozensofrapid-fireicebreakersthatwillgiveyoutheopportunitytomeethundredsofotherconferenceattendeesfromaroundthecountry.Inthisuniquesession,you’llbeuponyourfeettheentiretime,sobesuretobringyourenergyandenthusiasmalongfortheultimatenetworking

experienceforultimateleaders!

Youth WorkshopsChaptermemberscanexploreopportunitiesforpersonaldevelopment,gainideasforshapingfuturecareers,anddiscovergreatwaystouseFCCLANationalProgramsintheirownchapter.WorkshopsarepresentedbyFCCLAchapters,partners,andexhibitors,andmayincludetopicssuchasFamilyandConsumerSciencescareers,nutritionandhealthylifestyles,globalperspectives,andmuchmore.Tosubmitaworkshopproposal,visittheFCCLAnationalwebsiteathttp://www.fcclainc.org/content/2014-national-leadership-conference/.

NationalLeadershipConferenceMandatoryDressCodeApproved by FCCLA’s Board of Directors, July 2011

TheNationalLeadershipConferenceisanexcellentopportunityformemberstoconveytoothersthepositiveandprofessionalimageofFCCLA.Members’behaviorinthehotelsandthroughouttheNationalLeadershipConferenceistheonlyimageothersinthehotelandhostcitymayeverhaveofourorganization.StudentconductanddressshouldcontributetothepositiveandprofessionalimageofFCCLA.Advisers are responsible for enforcing the dress policy with their students. Delegates and guests not adhering to the dress policy will not be admitted into sessions.

ThankyouforyourcooperationandsupportinputtingforthapositiveimageofFCCLAthroughouttheNationalLeadershipConference!

Mandatory Attire For: General Sessions | Business Session | Exhibits | Workshops | Star Events Recognition SessionsTheofficialuniformisstronglyencouragedforallyouthattendees.AttirewiththeFCCLAlogomustbepurchasedthroughtheofficialFCCLAemblematicsupplier.

Females• Red,black,orwhitepolooroxfordshirt(longor

shortsleeves)

• Blackorkhakidressslacks/pants/capris(noshorts)

• Blackorkhakiskirts–noshorterthan2inchesabovetheknee

• Blackshelldress

• Dressshoesorsandals

• Jeans,t-shirts,athleticwear,athleticshoes,andflip-flopsareNOTacceptable

Males• Red,black,orwhitepolooroxfordshirt(longorshort

sleeves)

• Blackdressslacksorkhakipants(noshorts)

• Dressshoes

• Jeans,t-shirts,athleticwear,athleticshoes,andflip-flopsare NOTacceptable

Exception: Culinary Arts participants are welcome to wear their chef’s attire during the STAR Events Recognition Sessions.

Advisers | Chaperones | Guests• Businessprofessional

• Jeans,t-shirts,athleticwear,athleticshoes,andflip-flopsareNOTacceptable

Formoredetaileddresscodeinformation,ortopurchaseofficialFCCLAdress,visittheFCCLAwebsiteathttp://www.fcclainc.org/content/fccla-dress-code/.

Star Events ParticipantsSTAREventsparticipantsareexpectedtoadheretothepublisheddresscodeforallgeneralsessions,workshops,andtheSTAREventsRecognitionSession.Forparticipationincompetition,followeventspecificationsfordress,andwearappropriateclothingforthenatureofthepresentation.IfattendingconferenceactivitiespriortoorimmediatelyafteraSTAREventspresentation,bepreparedtochangeintoclothingthatmeetstheconferencedresscode.

Casual Attire | State Meetings | Wednesday Special EventAll Attendees• Casualslacks,shorts,jeans,t-shirts,athleticwear,and

tennisshoes

Please note: If you are attending the Special Event you are still required to follow the mandatory dress policy for the Business Session.

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Closing General SessionFemales & Males• Semi-formal–Youareabletowearsemi-formalattire

totheClosingGeneralSessionifyouareattendingtheGala

• Jeans,t-shirts,athleticwear,athleticshoes,andflip-flopsareNOTincludedinsemi-formalattire

Advisers | Chaperones | Guests• Semi-formalorbusinessprofessional

• Jeans,t-shirts,athleticwear,athleticshoes,andflip-flopsareNOTacceptable

Unacceptable Attire at the National Leadership Conference• Skin-tightorrevealingclothing

• Midriff-baringclothing

• Extremelyshortskirts(shorterthan2inchesabovetheknee)

• Clothingwithprintingthatissuggestive,obscene,orpromotesillegalsubstances

• Athleticclothing

• Swimwear

• Rubber,beachtypeflipflops

• Nightwear(pajamas)shouldnotbewornoutsideofyourhotelroom

education,buttheyneedtojustifyalloftheresourcesusedintheprocess.YourchallengeistoshowthemthatFCCLAissuccessfullypreparingyourchapter’smemberstobeengagedandproductivecitizensreadyforthefuture.Findoutwhatyourschoolboardmembersconsidersuccessfuleducationanddevelopyourtalkingpointsaroundthat.

• Check the climate. Talktoyourprincipaltofindoutmoreabouttheclimateoftheboard.Askhim/herhowlikelytheboardwillbetoapproveyourrequestandpossiblyfundsomeofthecosts.

• Make it personal. ShowpicturesfrompreviousconferencesandhighlighttheindividualswhoplanongoingtoNLCtotellboardmembershowthesestudentswillengageintheconference.IfyouhaveSTAREventparticipants,pickonetooverviewtheirproject.Anationalofficercandidatemighttalkabouttheelectionprocessorpresenttheirspeech.State,regional,ordistrictofficerscouldtalkaboutthetrainingstheyaregoingtoattend.FamilyandConsumerSciencesKnowledgeBowlparticipantscouldaskboardmemberssamplequestionstheyarepracticing.

• Follow-up. Thanktheboardfortheirtime(andhopefullysupport)throughhandwrittennotesafterthemeeting.SendthemtheresultsaftertheconferenceorevengotoanothermeetinginJulyorAugusttoreportonwhatyourchapteraccomplishedandlearnedattheNationalLeadershipConference.

Community Competitive Events NightAneventlikethisgivesyouthleaderspracticefortheirevents,developscommunityawarenessofFCCLAandtheincredibleworkofFCCLAmembers,andincreasesschoolandcommunitysupportofFCCLAprograms.Combineitwithafundraisertoalsobringinsomemoney!

• Showcase what your chapter is doing. Hostanightforyourcompetitorstopresenttheirprojectstoschoolandcommunitymembers.InvitethecommunityforanopenhouseandhaveSTAREventparticipantssetupstationstotalkabouttheirproject.

• Invite strategically. Publicizetheeventtothewholecommunity,butsendspecialinvitationstochaptermembers’parents,schooladministrators,teachers,andstaff,andschoolboardmembers.YoucouldeveninvitestateFCCLAofficersandstaffandyourelectedofficials.

• Highlight projects and give competitors practice. Scheduleatimeforeachparticipantorteamtogivetheirpresentationandhavecommunitymembersorotherteachersscoretheirpresentationforpracticeandfeedback.HaveamockFACSKnowledgeBowlroundwithyourteamcompetingagainstcommunitymembers.Postcontestentriesfromthroughouttheyear.

• Recognize members. Haveanawardsceremonyorpostatimelinethatletseveryoneknowmembers’accomplishmentsandwhat’snextinthecompetitionprocess.

• Combine it with a fundraiser. ConsiderholdingasoupnightorotherfundraiserinconjunctionwiththeeventtoraisefundsfortheNationalOutreachProject,ShareOurStrength,ortravelingtoNLC.

GettingTravelApproval&FundingWeknowyouworkhardtoraisethefundsandresourcestoattendtheNationalLeadershipConference.BelowaresometipsandideastogainthesupportyouneedtojoinusinSanAntonioforthe2014NationalLeadershipConference.

Present at a School Board MeetingBe proactive and get approval from your school board to attend the National Leadership Conference now. The earlier you start, the better prepared you’ll be for July. Here are some tips for success:

• Get on the calendar. Contactyoursuperintendent’sofficeandfindouthowandwhenFCCLAcanpresenttotheboardmembers.Haveyourchapterofficersand/orcompetitiveeventparticipantsblockofthedatesotheycanbeavailabletoattend.

• Let the Youth Leaders do the talking. FCCLAisastudentleadershiporganization,solettheyouthprepareandleadmeetings.Schoolboardmembershearfromadultsallthetime;theyouthleaderswilllikelyprovideabreathoffreshairandremindthemwhytheycareabouteducation.

• Know your audience. Schoolboardmembersareservingyourcommunitybecausetheywantthestudentslivingandgrowingintheircommunitytogetthebestpossible

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Fundraising• Continue events that you know work. Yourchapter

likelyhaseventsthatyoudoeveryyearandtheyworkwell,keepthemup.Sharetheseeventswithotheradvisersandmemberssotheyseeiftheyworkintheircommunity,too.

• Be innovative. Haveyourchaptermembersbrainstormnewfundraisingideasforafewminutesduringonemeeting.Sometimestheirwildestideasleadtosomethingreallysuccessful.Thinkofnewwaystocapitalizeonwhat’shappeninginyourcommunityorprovidingaserviceorproductthatpeopleneedratherthanaskingthemtopurchasesomethingforthesakeofsupportingyourprogram.

• Get active in your community. ManylocalgroupslikeLion’sClub,Rotary,Kiwanis,fraternityandsororitygroups,AmericanLegion,P.E.O.,andmoreareconstantlylookingforshortprogramstoentertaintheirmembersatregularmeetings.Thesegroupsarealsousuallyinterestedinsupportinglocalcommunitymembersandefforts.Findoutifanyofyourchaptermembers’parents,colleaguesatschool,orfriendsaremembersofcommunityorganizationsandifyourmemberscouldpresentattheirmeeting.Thiscouldleadtosupportandfundingfromkeycommunitymembersandgroups.

SpecialEvents

FCCLAoffersthefollowingspecialeventsduringtheconference.

Please note: Some of these events may require a fee for participation and require registration.

Career Explorations Wednesday, July 9 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

TourSanAntoniolocalbusinessesforamoreindepthlookatanindustryyouarepassionateabout.CareerExplorationoptionswillbeavailableinbusinessandindustriessuchasculinary,fashion,interiordesign,andmore.Whetheryouarestillconsideringfutureeducationalorcareeroptions,oryouknowexactlywhatyouwanttodowithyourlife,theseopportunitiescanhelpyounavigateandsucceedonanypathyoutake.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas & FCCLA Private Picnic PartyWednesday, July 9 | 1:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

FuelUp.Cooloff.OrJustGiveYourHeartaChancetoCatchUp.Lookingforthrills?Well,you’vefoundthem!Infact,you’vefoundsomeofthefastest,tallest,wildest,

mostgut-wrenchingridesinthecountry–includingafewrecord-breakersatSixFlagsFiestaTexas!ENJOYTWOGREATPARKSFORTHEPRICEOFONE!TheWhiteWaterBaywaterparkislocatedinsideSixFlagsFiestaTexas.OnlyatSixFlagsFiestaTexascanyousharethrillsontheScream,laughterwithBugsBunny,screamsontheall-newIronRattler,andsplashesintheLoneStarLagoonwavepool.NothingwillboostyourspiritsmorethansharingarideonSUPERMAN:KryptonCoasteroraclassicliketheCrow’sNestFerrisWheel.It’saworld-classfamilyentertainmentcomplex–it’sfunforeveryone!

FCCLA’sprivatepicnicareaistheperfectplacetoenjoyameal,takepartinsomefriendlycompetition,orcatchupwithsomepals.GetupandgroovetothetunesofourinteractiveDJ,playsomelawngameswithfriends,orstrikeaposewithspecialguestappearances(LooneyTunesPalscharacters).ThepicnicareaisexclusivelyFCCLA’sfrom2:00p.m.–9:00p.m.Guestsmayenjoytheirall-you-can-eatbuffetinFCCLA’sexclusivepicnicfrom4:00p.m.–5:30p.m.or5:30p.m.–7:00p.m.inanareawherefunmusic,games,andcostumedcharacterappearancesroundouttheactivities.Buffet dinner includes Grilled Chicken Breast, Tossed Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings, Tasty Ranch-Style Beans, Chips, Ice Cream Novelties, Iced Tea, Water, and Coke Products. Vegetarian, Gluten Free and will be available. Notification of special dietary restrictions must be received via email at meetings@fcclainc.org by June 1.

Gala – Everything’s GRANDE in Texas!Thursday, July 10 | 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Everything’sGRANDEinTexas!We’renotjusttalkin’aboutsize!Saddleupfora“Texas-sized”experienceasSanAntoniohasculturalrootsinMexico,Germany,andtheOldWest,andcombineitalltoprovideaGRANDEexperienceattheFCCLAGala!Comecelebratethecityandstate’srichandexcitingheritageofunbridledpioneerspirit!

GetreadyforsomeTexas-sizeexcitementasyouexperiencethebestinSouthwestern–styleentertainmentinanightfilledwithcountryfun,homecooking,andsweetmusicintheGrandStateofTexas!ExperienceSouthwesternhospitalityatitsbestinuniquelythemedareas.Helpbringthe2014NationalLeadershipConferencetoaclosebydancingthenightawaywiththenewlyelected2014-2015NationalExecutiveCouncilandallyournewfriends!Inanatmospherethatencompasseshigh-energyenthusiasmwithgood-naturedspirit,FCCLA’s69thGalacelebrateswithaneveningofdance,minglingandtogetherness–foranexcitingandmeaningful,GRANDEFCCLAcelebration!Buffet dinner includes Two-Tone Coleslaw, Home-Style Potato Salad, Sliced BBQ Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Biscuits and Corn Bread, Peach Cobbler, Iced Tea, and Lemonade. Notification of special dietary restrictions must be received via email at meetings@fcclainc.org by June 1.

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ConferenceGuidelines

Delegates are expected to attend and participate in all sessions, workshops, and activities so they gain as much as possible from the conference. Students who disregard the rules will be subject to disciplinary action and may be sent home at their own expense. Parents/guardians will be notified. All conference attendees should be informed of the following:

• Behavioratalltimesshouldbesuchthatitreflectsapositive,professionalimageofyou,yourschool,yourstate,andtheorganization.

• Anyaccidents,injuries,orillnessesshouldbereportedtotheadultchaperoneorstateadviserimmediately.Nationalstaffshouldbeinformedofsuchincidents.

• Allstudentswillobservethe12:00midnightcurfew.

• Ifastudentisfoundresponsibleforstealingorvandalism,thestudentandhis/herparents/guardianswillbeexpectedtopayalldamages.

• Studentsmaynotpurchase,possess,consume,orbeundertheinfluenceofalcoholorillegaldrugsatanytime.

• Smokingisprohibited.

Adviser | Chaperone ResponsibilitiesAdvisersareresponsibleforthebehavioranddisciplineoftheirstudentsthroughouttheconference.Studentscausingdisturbancesordisplayinginappropriatebehaviorwillbeaskedtoleavetheconferenceandthehotel.

• Anadultmustaccompanyandsuperviseallstudentsataratioofoneadultforeveryfourstudents.Malechaperonesshouldsupervisemalestudents.Nationalheadquarterswillnotprovidesupervisionforstudentstravelingalone.

• Thereisa12:00midnightin-roomcurfeweachnight.Thiscurfewshouldbeenforcedbytheadvisersandwill

bestrictlyenforcedbyhotelsecurity.Thiscurfewisforthesafetyofthestudentsandinrespectofotherguestsstayingatthehotel(s).

Adviser ChecklistHerearesomesuggestionsthatwillhelpinyourpreparationsfortheconference.

• Readthisbrochurecarefullyandthoroughlysothatyoucanmaximizeyouroverallconferenceexperience.

• Makesureyourchapterhaspaidstateandnationalduesforallmembers.

• Checkwithyourstateadvisertodetermineifanytravelarrangementsaremadebyyourstate,andifso,whatisincluded.Ifnot,youmustmakearrangementsfortransportation,accommodations,andconferenceregistration.

• Scheduleameetingwithallconferenceattendees.

– Discussexpensesandhelpstudentsdeterminehowmuchspendingmoneytheywillneedforfood,entertainment,andsouvenirs.Mealsarenotincludedintheconferenceregistrationfee.

– Reviewthedresspolicyanddiscussappropriateclothingtotake.

– Determineanyallergies,physicaldisabilities,orlimitationsthatanyofyourstudentsmayhave.Notifynationalheadquartersatmeetings@fcclainc.orgofanydisabilitiesthatmayrequirespecialservicesatleast60dayspriortotheconference.

– Besurethatallreleaseformsaresigned.

– Reviewtravelplanswithattendees.Whereappropriate,provideparentsand/orguardianswithanitineraryandimportanttelephonenumbers.

– Emphasizetheimportanceofparticipatingintheconferenceactivitiestothefullestextent.Scheduleameetingonsiteafteryouhavepickedupregistrationmaterialstoreviewtheconferenceprogramindetail.

– Plantoparticipateinasmanyworkshopsaspossibleandattendallgeneralsessions.

• Checkwithyourschool’saccountingofficetoensurethatallcheckshavebeenmailedforconferenceregistrationsandhotelreservations.

• Beforeyoudepartfortheconference,ifyouhavenotreceivedahotelconfirmation,callthehoteltoconfirmyourreservationhasbeenreceived.Documentthenameofwhomyoutalkedwithandthedateandtimeofyourconversation.

• Bringcopiesofyouroriginalconferenceregistrationandhousingconfirmationsforeachtotheconference.

• Besuretoreadthedailyadvisenewsletter,andFCCLAFastFactsforconferenceupdatesandadditionalinformation.

Tours

FCCLAoffersavarietyoftouroptionsduringtheNationalLeadershipConference.VisittheFCCLAnationalwebsiteathttp://www.fcclainc.org/content/2014-national-leadership-conference/foracompletelistoftouroptions.Whenplanningyourtravel,pleaseleaveplentyoftimebetweenyouranticipatedarrivalandstartoftoursinwhichyouplantoparticipate.FCCLAisNOTresponsiblefortourrefundsduetodelayedtravel.PleaseremembertoregisterforFCCLAsightseeingtoursattimesthatdonotinterferewithplannedattendanceofanyNationalLeadershipConferencesessionsinwhichyoumaybeinvolved.TourtimeslistedareportaltoportalwithalltoursdepartingfromandreturningtotheHenryB.GonzalezConventionCenter.

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Additional OfferingsBe a Part of the Conference ProgramShowyoursupportforFCCLAstateandchapterofficers,members,andadvisersintheprintedconferenceprogram.Affiliatedmembersmayreservespaceforaslittleas$25.Thispersonaltouchissomethingyoucanlookbackonandtreasureforyearstocome.VisittheFCCLAnationalwebsitefortheprogramsupportorderform.

Continuing Education CreditAdultsparticipatingintheContinuingEducationCreditprogramattheNationalLeadershipConferencemayreceiveupto1.5ContinuingEducationUnits(CEU).Toreceivethiscredit,participationmustbeindicatedontheregistrationformandthe$20feeincluded.TheCEUfeeisnonrefundable.RequiredattendanceverificationformsforparticipantswillbeavailableinthedelegateregistrationpacketorattheFCCLAregistrationdesk.Checkwithyourcertificationofficeordegree-grantinginstitutionbeforeregisteringtodetermineiftheCEUwillapplytowardyourprofessionaldevelopmentprogram.

Get Involved!ThesuccessoftheNationalLeadershipConferencerequiresthesupportofvolunteers.Helpustodaybysubmittingvolunteernamestoyourstateadviser.Visitwww.fcclainc.orgforconferencevolunteeropportunities.

Insurance for Conference Attendees2014NationalLeadershipConferenceattendeesmaypurchaseinsurancethroughCommercialTravelers.VisittheFCCLAnationalwebsitefortheinsuranceform.

Professional Development UnitsCertificatesofProfessionalDevelopmentUnits(PDU)forindividualsseekingcontinuedcertificationthroughtheAmericanAssociationofFamilyandConsumerSciences(AAFCS)willbeavailableon-site.AllparticipatingindividualscertifiedinFamilyandConsumerSciencesareresponsibleforcomplyingwithAAFCSrequirementsregardingannualreporting.CertificatesofcompletionwillbeavailableattheAdviserRecognitionSession.

“The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), named the Harvard of cooking schools by Julia Child, is the official sponsor of the Culinary Arts STAR Events for the 2014 National Leadership Conference.”

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TheFCCLALeadershipAcademyisanopportunityforallmemberstogainleadershiptrainingandberecognizedfortheirself-improvementefforts.

VisittheFCCLAnationalwebsiteformoreinformation.

Any member who wishes to participate in Leadership Academy must pre-register with their conference registration.

RegisterEarly!

Spaceislimitedandcourseswillclosewhentheybecomefull.

Courses offered at the 2014 National Leadership Conference include:

FCCLA 201: ProgramNetworkI(ByInvitationOnly)MeetandcollaboratewithhundredsofFCCLAmembersfromacrossthecountryonaguidedtouroftheFCCLAnationalprogramsandpartnerships.Discoverwinningstrategiesforincorporatingthesedynamicinitiativesintochapter-andstate-levelactivities.Exploretiesthatcanbemadeamongnationaltrends,currentevents,politicalinitiatives,andFCCLAprogrammaticofferings.FindouthowyourstateandchapterscangetinvolvedinourNationalOutreachProject,ShareOurStrength,andwaystoconnectwitheducationalpartners.Learnsuccessstoriesfromthegroundup:Theprocessfordesigningawinningprogram,howtoleveragepromotionalefforts,spottingpotentialmisstepsandavoidingthem,andcriticallessonslearnedalongtheway.Whataretherulesoftheroadfordesigninganinnovativeprojectthathasamajorimpactandraiseseveryone’sgame?

FCCLA 202: CompetitiveEventsNetworkI(ByInvitationOnly)ThisNationalNetworktrainingisanextraordinaryopportunityforstatestudentleaderstolearnmoreabouttheFCCLAcompetitiveevents:STAREvents,SkillDemonstrationEvents,FamilyandConsumerSciencesKnowledgeBowl,andconteststhatcelebrateexcellenceandchallengememberstoraisetheirpersonalstakes.Getthe411aboutevents,theirimportance,andhowtheybenefitmembersandallofFCCLA.Findouthowyoucangetinvolved,andstrategiesforgettingotherstoparticipateascompetitorsandvolunteers.Soartonewsuccessthrougheffectivetechniquesforspreadingtheword,garneringsupport,andsecuringpartnershipsforFCCLAbypromotingthelong-termvalueofcompetitiveevents.

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FCCLA 203: ConnectionNetworkI(ByInvitationOnly)AsaStateOfficer,youhavetheprivilegeandhonorofrepresentingFCCLAtoanumberofconstituencies.Youareaprovenleaderwithgreatresponsibilitieswhowantstobeevenmoreeffective.So,here’syourchance.Learnvaluableskillstobecomeapowerfulcommunicatorwithmembers,advisers,andpartners.Increaseyouradvocacyaptitudesothatyoucanmakerealchangehappenlocallyandstatewide.Explorehowsocialmediaplatformsconnectvariousaudiences,opendoors,andexpandFCCLA’sreach.Developadeeperunderstandingofandappreciationforbrandingandcraftingcommon,consistentmessagesthatshowcaseFCCLA’smission,goals,andsuccesses.Takehomenewideas,newinitiatives,andnewaspirations.Bestofall,formnewfriendshipsthatwillexpandyourownpersonalnetworkandbuildbridgesfromcoasttocoast.

FCCLA 204: MembershipNetworkI(ByInvitationOnly)Theveryfoundationofahealthyorganizationisarobust,diverse,andgrowingmembership.So,howdoesyourlocalchapterstackup?Yourstatewideefforts?SoartogreatermembershipdevelopmentbylearninghowtoengageprospectivememberswhilechampioningthevalueofFCCLAandits“skillsforlife”focus.Learnthethree“R’s”ofmembership,yourbenchmarksforsuccess.Bringnewlifetotheprocessbyinvestinginstrategiesandhightouch/highimpactactivitiesthatresonateonthestateandlocallevel.Discoverhowyoucanintegratethenationalmembershipcampaignintostateandlocalendeavors,andopportunitiestorecognizemembersandadviserswithscholarshipsandawards.Shareandexchangewinningideasinahighlyinteractive,peer-to-peersetting.

FCCLA 205: FinanceNetworkI(ByInvitationOnly)Anorganization’sfinancialsecurity–aswellasitssustainabilityandlongevity–startswithwisemoneymanagement.It’sareflectionofvaluesandpriorities,providingthemeanstoachievesoaringgoals.Increaseyourfiscalknow-howbylearningaboutbudgeting,cost-cuttingwithoutsacrificingquality,fundraising,andsoundinvestmentsinchapterandstate-levelactivities.Whyareinternalcontrolsandtransparencyparamountinnavigatingthroughanincreasinglycomplexfinancialworld?You’llalsocatchaglimpseofhowFCCLAoperatesbehindthescenes.Learnhowtodevelopandenhancestrategicallianceswithbusinesses,foundations,andindustriesthatwillunderwriteFCCLAinitiatives.Armyourselfwithsolidpracticesandgoodbusinesssensethatwillmeanthedifferencebetweenthrivingandmerelysurviving.

FCCLA 206: StatePresidentsNetworkI(ByInvitationOnly)Congratulations!You’vebeenchosentoleadyourstate.Thehardworkbeginsnow.Rollupyoursleevesandfindouthowyoucanguideyourstateofficerteamtosoarsuccessfullyinthenextyear.So,whatdoesittaketobealeaderamongleaders?Thelistisstraightforward:aclearvision,planning,teamwork,communication,anddecisiveness.Addtothatconflictresolutionandsomeverytoughdecisionsyou’llmakealongtheway.Accelerateyourteam’sperformanceandachieveexceptionalresultsbychartingacomprehensivecourse.Discoverwaystomotivatestateofficerssothatallofyouwillrealizeyourfullpotentialandmajorgoals.Formanalliancewithotherstatepresidentsbysharingtransformativeideasthatwillstrengthenyourrelationshipswithstateandnationalstakeholdersleadingtomajorwinsfromcoasttocoast.Ready.Set.Soar!

LEAD 101: SpeakOut,ListenUpEverybodycommunicates,butnoteveryonedoesitwell.Effectivecommunicationisthecurrencyforunderstandingpeoplebetterandcultivatingtrust,collaboration,andsharedvision.It’sthesecretsaucethatultimatelymakesorbreaksyouasaleader.Identifycommoncommunicationbarriersthatareholdingyoubackanddevelopaplanforovercomingthem.Whatmessages–positiveandnegative–doesbodylanguagedeliver?Whyarelisteningskillsjustasimportantaswhatyousay?Findouthowyoucancreateasafeenvironmentthatencouragesotherstospeaktheirmindsandfreelyshareideas,aspirations,andconcerns.Understandcommunication“triggers”thatcausemisunderstandingandconflict,andhowtodefusethem.Developthecapacitytodiscussdifficultissueswhilekeepingrelationshipspositiveandintact.Throughthisfunandactivity-basedcourse,sharpenyourlisteningskillsandleveragethepowerofwordssothatotherssaywithconfidence,“Ihearyou.”

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LEAD 103: BuildYourPersonalBrandYou’reknowledgeable,hardworking,andaccomplished.ButdoyoupossessthepolishtolookandactyourbestasaleaderandFCCLArepresentative?Putthe“pro”inprofessionalismbycreatingapersonalportfoliothatwilltakeyoutonewheights.Analyzethekeyattributesofprofessionalism:specializedknowledge,competency,responsibility,honesty,integrity,andauthenticity.Conveyconfidenceandapositiveimage:fromconnectingwithpeoplethroughtheartofconversation(andafirmhandshake)toachievinganoutwardappearancethatcommandsesteemandrespect.Learnhowinterpersonalskillsmakeorbreakrelationships,andwaystomaintaingraceunderpressure,eveninthemostdifficultsituations.Throughavarietyoffunexercises,you’llfindouthowtosuccessfullywalkthewalk,andtalkthetalkwithstyle.

LEAD 104: It’sNotWhatYouKnow……it’sallaboutwhoyouknow.Networkingisthecatalystforexpandingyourpersonalandprofessionalcircles,andbuildinglong-termrelationshipsthatwillpropelyourcareerasastudentleaderandbeyond.Ittakestime,commitment,andpractice,buttheinvestmentyieldsrichresultsthatlastalifetime.Learnhowtotameyournervesandovercomeshynesswhenreachingouttonewpeople.Becomeskilledat“workingaroom,”startingconversationswithpeersaswellasadults,andestablishingstrongconnectionsfromtheget-go.What’stheetiquetteofnetworking,andhowdoesitbuildandsustaintrust?Sharpenyourskillsbytakinghomepracticalapplicationsforcreatingasupportsystemthatbuildsknowledge,expandsyourinfluence,andintroducesyoutonewopportunities.

LEAD 200: CreatingaDreamTeam Missionandstrategyprovidetheblueprintforanorganization,butittakesateamtobuildit.FCCLAleadersarecalledontobecontributingmembersofacohesiveteamthataccomplishesgreatthings.What’syourteam’sIQ?Inthissession,developadeeperunderstandingoftheattributesofaneffectiveteam:support,encouragement,recognition,andpraise.Whyisitimportanttoclearlydefinerolesandresponsibilities?Whatisemergentleadershipandhowdoesitenrichateam?Gainskillsforaddressinggroupperformanceissues–withoutcausingconflictortension–thathelpindividualmembersgrowandexceedexpectations.Enjoyfast-pacedandinsightfulactivitiestodiscoverwhatittakestomaketheteamofyourdreams.

LEAD 202: BuildingaPartnershipPortfolioBuildingcommunitypartnershipsiscrucialtosuccessfuladvocacy,fundraising,andvolunteerefforts.LearntheropesforidentifyingstakeholderswhowillinvestinthefutureofFCCLAwiththeirtime,talents,andtreasures.Designastrong,compelling,andconsistentcasebydemonstratingvalue,outcomes,andimpactonlocal,statewide,andnationallevels.Developaprimelistofpotentialpartnersand“dooropeners”whocan

expandyourdonorbase.Doingyourhomeworkrequiresresearch,atailoredinitialapproach,andthe“ask.”Whatarethemosteffectivecommunicationmethodsthatbuildrelationships,instilltrust,andincreasesupport?Hearhowotherchaptershaveforgedprofitablepartnershipsandthevaluablelessonstheylearnedalongtheway.FindouthowyoucanhelpFCCLAreachitspartnershipgoalsand,intheprocess,contributetoitslegacy.

LEAD 203: FearFactor:PublicSpeakingEditionNearly75%ofAmericanshaveafearofpublicspeaking.Areyouoneofthem?Withtherightstrategiesandthoroughpreparation,youcanconquerthefright,masteranessentialleadershipskill,andcaptivateaudienceslargeandsmall.Whatarethehallmarksofapowerfulspeakerwhocommunicateswithconfidenceandauthority?Howdoyouholdanaudience’sinterestandkeepitactivelyengaged?Whatrolesdoeyecontact,bodylanguage,tone,andgesturesplay?Whyis“practice,practice,practice”themantraofaccomplishedspeakersandtheirtickettosuccess?Learntechniquesforwritinganddeliveringshortspeechesandpresentationspackedwithinsightsandinformationthatpeopleremember.Testdrivenewtechniques,andofferandreceiveconstructivefeedbackinasupportiveandencouragingenvironment.

LEAD 304:Leadership:ItStartsatHomeWhenwebecameamemberofafamily,ourleadershipjourneybegan.Associety’sprimaryunit,thefamilyiswherewegrowandchange,supportandshare,liftupandnurtureothers.It’swherewefirstlearnedthe“powerofwe”bysharingvaluesandideals,workingasateam,andachievingcommongoals.Throughoutlife,thefamilyoffersnumerousopportunitiesforcultivatingthe“servantleader”withinus.Howdoesbirthorderdetermineleadershipstyle?Howcanyoungadultsfacilitatepositiveinteractions,helpresolveconflicts,andbringfamilymembersclosertogetherthroughrespect,love,trust,andjoy?Findouthowyoucanhaveapositiveimpactonfamilydynamicsandbecomealeaderamongyoursiblings.

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Strengthenthebondswithsharedmoments,suchasthenewinitiative,FCCLA@theTable,whichwillhelpcreatealifetimeofmemoriesandanewgenerationofleaders.

CCR 104: SecretstoSocialMediaSuccessAllofyouremails,Facebookposts,Pinterestpins,Instagramphotos,andTweetscontributetoyourdigitalfootprint,apersonaltrailyouleaveincyberspace.But,unlikeapapertrail,yourdigitalfootprintgoeson...forever.Thiscoursewillshowhowtoutilizesocialmediaplatformstobuildandownanonlinepresencethatraisesyourprofileandenhancesyourimage.Learnthethreerulesofsocialmediaprofessionalismandhowtokeepcontentclean,positive,andprofessional.Howdoyourmarketyourselfin140charactersorless?WhyisitimportanttocreateandregularlyupdateaLinkedInresume?Findoutthenewestdigitaltrends,howtoavoidcyberpitfalls,andwaystoextendyourvoiceandbrandonmultipleplatforms.

CCR 200: What’sYourProblem?FCCLAmembersarechallengedtoaccepttheresponsibilityofmakingdecisionsthataffecttheirlivestodayandtheworldtomorrow.Putyourproblem-solvingandcriticalthinkingskillstothetestbydevelopingstrategiesfortackling–andfindingsolutionsfor–someofsociety’smostpressingissues.Duringthiscourse,you’lllearnhowtounleashthepoweroftheFCCLAPlanningProcess,aprovenmethodtoachievegoalsthatarespecific,measureable,andachievable.UsetheP3Rtechnique–pause,ponder,pursue,andreview–whilemappingyouractionplan.Casestudyexampleswilldemonstratehowthesetime-testedsystemsturnedsmallstepsintobigaccomplishments.Bestofalllearnhowtosuccessfullyapplythesetoolstolifechallengesyou’llfaceintheyearsaheadsothatyoucanreachyourdreams.

CCR 325:AceYourInterviewInterviewingisafactoflife.Whetheryou’reapplyingforcollege,ascholarshiporajob,aninterviewwillmakeorbreakyourchances.So,howcanyousubstantiallyincreaseyouroddsofbeingconsideredaseriouscandidate?Learnhowtodesignafailsafeplanthatwillprepareyouthoroughlyforthemainevent,fromgatheringbackgroundinformationtopracticing“soundbites”thatdon’tsoundlikecannedresponses.Findouthowtoshakeoffnervestwominutesbeforetheinterviewbygivingyourselfasimpleconfidenceboost.Masterthepoweroffirstimpressionsbyputtingyourbestfootforward,andavoidcommonmistakesthatcantorpedoyourinterview.Handledifficultquestions–includingonesaboutyourstrengthsandweaknesses–withpoiseandassurance.Whatstepsdoyouneedtotakeafteraninterviewthatputsyouinafavorablelightandatthetopofthelist?

OFCR 202:StateOfficerTrainingI(StateOfficerconcentrationsonly)Oneofthegreatestrewardsofbeingastateofficerisconnectingwithofficersfromacrossthecountry…andStateOfficerTrainingattheNationalLeadershipConferenceistheperfectvenuefordevelopingthatnetwork.It’syourfirst-classticketfordevelopingtheskillsyou’llneedforleadingaproductiveyearinyourstate.Reflectonstategoalsandchallenges,exchangeideas,andbrainstormforwaystoshineapositivelightonFCCLA’sbrand,value,andimpact.Understandhowsocialmediacanuniteanorganizationandenhanceitsimage.HowcanyoubetterrepresentFCCLAwithyourappearanceandactions?Identifyyourtalents,skills,andstrengths,andhowyoucanupholdFCCLA’shighstandardsandquestforexcellence.

OFCR 302:StateOfficerTrainingII (StateOfficerconcentrationsonly.ThiscourseisacontinuationofOFCR202:StateOfficerTrainingI.)You’vegottheteaminplace.Theyearaheadisfullofpromise.Firstup:Buildingafocusedplanthatimplementslong-andshort-termgoals,maximizesyourteam’senthusiasmandtalents,andpromotesandencouragesparticipationinFCCLAprogramsatthestateandlocallevel.WhatvaluablelessonswerelearnedinNationalNetworkTrainingsthatcanbeappliedtoallendeavors?BecomeaskillfuladvocateaboutthevalueofFCCLAtoschooladministrations,communityleaders,stateofficials,andotherstakeholders.Buildconnectionsandsetgoalsforfamilyteams.FindouthowtoassesstheindividualcontributionsofofficersattheendoftheirtermsandhowtheycanstayaccountabletotheStateExecutiveCouncil,StateAdviser,andStateBoardofDirectors.It’satallorderforoneshortyear,butyou’recreatingmorethanmemories.You’rebuildingalegacy.

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RegistrationInformation&PoliciesRegistration is required to participate in all sessions and special events, at the National Leadership Conference. Name badges and wristbands/tickets will be checked. Online registration opens March 17, 2014 and closes June 1, 2014. The following fees and deadlines apply:

Registration FeesRegistrationPackagesincludeWeeklyRegistration,SpecialEvent,andGala.Pleasenote,packagepricingisavailableduringEarlyandRegularRegistrationdates.AdditionalregistrationsafterJune1willbeonalimited,spaceavailabilitybasis.YouareencouragedtoregisterpriortoJune1toensureavailability.

Some states offer a state package price that may include, but not be limited to, the following: Registration, transportation, housing, meals, T-shirts, pins, etc. Please contact your state adviser directly to inquire about state registration packages they may offer. For housing, STAR Events registration, and officer election information, contact your state adviser. Be advised, that STAR Events activities will take place Sunday through Thursday of the conference. Contact your state adviser for specific event schedules your state may be participating in.

Early (Ends May 1)

Regular (Ends June 1)

Late (Begins June 2)

DelegateRegistrationPackage*(WeeklyRegistration,SpecialEvent,&Gala)

$340 $350 —

StateAdvisersRegistrationPackage(WeeklyRegistration,StateAdvisersRecognitionReception,SpecialEvent,&Gala)

$400 $410 —

WeeklyRegistration(Monday-Thursday)

$190 $200 $250

DailyRegistration

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday$65x_____days $65x_____days $75x_____days

SpecialEvent:SixFlagsFiestaTexas $85 $85 $90

Gala $75 $75 $80

CEUCredits(AdultsOnly) $20 $20 $20

LeadershipAcademy:StateOfficerConcentrations $25 $25 $25

LeadershipAcademy:LeaderConcentrations(LimitedAvailability)

$10 $10 $10

StateAdvisersRecognitionReception $60 $60 $65

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STAREventsParticipantRegistrationFeesPleasereviewallSTAREvents*DatestoRemember”andrequirement/policiesfortheNationalLeadershipConferenceasoutlinedinthe2013-2014CompetitiveEventsGuide.

States with state STAR Events competitions on or prior to April 24 have a registration deadline of May 1, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

STAREventsRegistrationbyMay1 $40perperson

OnlineSTAREventsLevelIIRegistrationbyMay1deadline

$40perperson,plus$25perteamtechnologyfee

STAREventsRegistrationMay2–15 Costsasabove,plus$100perteam

STAREventsRegistrationafterMay16 Costsasabove,plus$200perteam

NameSubstitutionsMay16–June1 $10perperson

States with state STAR Events competitions on or after April 25 have a national registration deadline of May 15, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

STAREventsRegistrationbyMay15 $40perperson

OnlineSTAREventsLevelIIRegistrationbyMay15deadline

$40perperson,plus$25perteamtechnologyfee

STAREventsRegistrationafterMay16 Costsasabove,plus$200perteam

NameSubstitutionsMay16–June1 $10perperson

Registration Policy• If paying by purchase order or check, full payment

must be received by June 15, 2014. Registration packets will only be distributed to attendees with a zero balance or the balance paid with another form of payment when picking up materials.

• Outstandingbalancesfrompreviousnationalmeetingsmustbepaidforpriortoregisteringforthe2014NationalLeadershipConference.

• IfyouregisterfortheconferenceanddonotcancelpriortothedeadlineorareaNo-Show,youwillberesponsibleforthefullbalancedue.Youwillnotbeabletoregisterforfuturemeetingsuntilthebalancehasbeenpaid.

• Eachpersonattendingtheconferenceoranypartoftheconferencemustbeofficiallyregistered.Eachregistrantwillreceiveacomputer-generatednamebadgethatservesasanadmissiontoallsessions,workshops,andactivities.Namebadgeswillonlybeissuedtopaidregistrants.

• Officialregistrationbadgesmustbeworntoallconferencefunctions.Badgeswillbecheckedattheentranceofconferenceactivities.

• WristbandsarerequiredfortheSpecialEventandGala.Wristbandswillbeissuedwithregistrationmaterials.

• Childrenundernineyearsofagearediscouragedfromattendingmeetingsessions.Childrenandfamilymemberswhoattendmeetingsessionsmustregisterfortheconferenceandpayalleventfees.

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Tour PolicyFCCLAandmetroConnectionsarenotresponsibleforlostordamagedarticles;accidents;disasters;governmentregulationoradvisory;highaltitudesickness;death;injury;illness;fire;disruption;delays,modificationsorcancellationscausedbyweatherconditions;anymechanicalorelectricaldifficulties;strikes;lockouts;actsorthreatsofterrorism;civildisorder;actsofGod;andothereventsbeyondthecontrolofFCCLAandmetroConnections.FCCLAandmetroConnectionswillmakeeveryefforttoconducttheprogramasdescribed;however,wereservetherighttomakeadjustmentstoprogramswithoutaffectingtheiroverallquality.

ShouldsituationsbeyondthecontrolofFCCLAandmetroConnectionsmakechangesnecessary,wewillworkwitheachstateonanysuchchangeswheneverpossible;however,weareunabletoissuerefundsifinclementweatherrenderstourperformanceimpossibleorunsafe.

FCCLAreservestherighttocancelanytouriftheminimumnumberofparticipantsrequiredtooperatethetourisnotmet.Incaseofcancellation,participantswillbenotifiedinadvanceandafullrefundwillbemade.Pleasenotethattourtimesprovidedaretheactualdepartureandreturntimes.AlltourswilldepartfromandreturntotheHenryB.GonzalezConventionCenter.

Send Registration Confirmations with payment directly to:NationalLeadershipConferenceRegistrationFamily,CareerandCommunityLeadersofAmericaATTN:NLCRegistration1910AssociationDriveReston,VA20191

Cancellation&RefundPolicies

Conference Cancellation/Registration Refund Policy• Cancellations, refund requests, and name changes

(substitutions) must be submitted via email to meetings@fcclainc.org by 11:59 p.m. EDT June 1, 2014. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted.

• FCCLAwillrefundyourweeklyregistrationandregistrationpackagefeeslessa$50administrativefee.

• RefundsfortheSpecialEvents,GalaandTourslessa$25administrativefee.

• RefundsarenothonoredforContinuingEducationCredits,DailyRegistrationsRun4Red,LeadershipAcademy,KnowledgeBowl,andSTAREvents.

• RequestsforrefundswillnotbehonoredafterJune1,2014orfor“No-Shows”.

TransportationInformation

By AirFCCLAhaspartneredwithAmericanAirlines,DeltaAirlines,andUnitedAirlinestoofferdiscountedairfareforattendeestravelingtothe2014NationalLeadershipConference.FaresaregoodJuly3-13,2014.

Participantswishingtotakeadvantageofthediscounted

ticketpricecanbookflightsonlineatwww.delta.com.FlightscanalsobebookedbycallingtheDeltaMeetingsNetworkat800.328.1111.Attendeesmustusethefollowingcodewhenpurchasingtickets:NMHLK.

Participantswishingtotakeadvantageofthediscounted

ticketpricecanbookflightsonlineatwww.aa.com.FlightscanalsobebookedbycallingtheAmericanMeetingServicesDeskat800.433.1790.Attendeesmustusethefollowingcodewhenpurchasingtickets:8774DJ.

UnitedAirlinesispleasedtoofferdiscountsof2%to10%offpublishedfares.Saveanadditional3%offby

bookingyourownreservationsatwww.united.com.Chooseyourflighttimes,andaccessyourmeetingdiscountsbyinserting ZRST335215intheOfferCodebox.OrCallyourtravelprofessionalorUnitedMeetingsat800.426.1122forreservations.RefertoZCode ZRSTandAgreementCode:335215.

From the AirportCityToursInc.isofferingattendeesadiscountonone-wayandroundtripshuttleserviceto/fromtheairporttoalloftheconferencehotels.Totakeadvantageofthisdiscount,youcanreserveyourticketsaheadoftimebygoingtotheCityToursInc.websiteathttp://saairportshuttle.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=FCCLA&LOGON=GOORbyprintingtheCityToursVoucherandredeemingitattheCityTourscounterinthebaggageclaimareaattheairport.

• Refundsfor“No-Shows”willnotbehonoredandregistrantswillstillberesponsibleforallregistrationfees.Pleasenoteyouwillnotbeabletoregisterforfutureconferences/meetingsuntilthebalancehasbeenpaid.

• Allrefundswillbeprocessedfollowingtheconference.

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HousingInformation

FCCLA Housing PolicyIt is important that all conference delegates use the official conference hotel. The Board of Directors has implemented the following policy:

• Delegateswholivemorethan30milesfromtheconventionsiteanddonotstayinoneoftheofficialconventionhotelswillbeassessedaconferenceroomfeeof$25perregistrationinordertoregisterfortheconference.

• DelegatesfromstateassociationsattendingthenationalconferenceandnotstayingatoneoftheofficialconventionhotelsmaynotparticipateinCompetitiveEventsorbeeligibletobeelectedforanationaloffice.

The2014NationalLeadershipConferenceofficialconventionhotelsaretheGrandHyattSanAntonio,HyattRegencySanAntonio,HiltonPalaciodelRio,MarriottRivercenter,MarriottRiverwalk,OmniLaMansiondelRio,andtheWestinRiverwalk.Basedonstateadvisers,anticipatedattendance,additionalofficialhotelsmaybeadded.AllregisteredconferenceattendeesareeligibletotakeadvantageoftheFCCLAnegotiatedhotelroomrate.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio600EMarketStSanAntonio,TX78205210.224.1234Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$189.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Hyatt Regency San Antonio123LosoyaStSanAntonio,TX78205210.222.1234Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$189.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Hilton Palacio del Rio200SAlamoStSanAntonio,TX78205210.222.1400Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$159.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Marriott Rivercenter 101BowieStSanAntonio,TX210.223.1000Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$189.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Marriott Riverwalk889EastMarketStSanAntonio,TX78205210.224.4555Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$189.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Omni La Mansion del Rio112CollegeStSanAntonio,TX78205210.518.1000Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$159.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Westin Riverwalk420WMarketStSanAntonio,TX78205210.224.6500Single/Double/Triple/QuadRoomRateis$179.00plustax(Currently16.75%OccupancyTax)

Only registered conference attendees are eligible to take advantage of the FCCLA negotiated conference room rates.

Making Reservations• Allreservationrequestsmustbemadeatyourstates,

assignedhotelwithdepositnolaterthanMay 1, 2014.

• ChecksforhousingpaymentsshouldnotbemailedtoFCCLAHeadquartersorincludedwithyourconferenceregistration.

• Adepositofonenight’sroomandtaxisrequiredforeachreservation.Requestsreceivedwithoutadepositwillnotbeprocessed.

• Allreservationsmustbesecuredbyacheckormajorcreditcard,whichwillbeusedasadeposit.Onenight’sroomandtaxauthorizationperroomwillbeprocessedonyourcredit/debitcard.Pleasebeawarethatanauthorizationonadebitcardwillremovefundsfromyourbankaccountatthattime.Purchase orders will not be accepted for deposits or final hotel payment.

• RequestsforroomsafterMay 1, 2014,cannotbeguaranteedhousinginthesamehotelasyourstatedelegation.Ifmailingyourrequest,pleaseallowfordeliverytime.Itisstronglysuggestedthatadviserssendhousingformsviaovernightdeliverytotheassignedhotel.

• VisittheFCCLAnationalwebsiteformoreinformationmakingreservations.

ConfirmationsReservationswillbeconfirmedwithinsevendaysofreceiptviaemail.

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Final Hotel Payment• Checkssentforfinalpaymentshouldbemadepayable

toandmaileddirectlytoyourconfirmedhoteland must be received at least 10 business days prior to arrival.

• Ifpayingyourfinalbalanceatthehotelwithacreditcardnotinyourpossession,thehotelmayrequireyoutocompleteacreditcardauthorizationformpriortoarrival.

Cancellations• Guaranteedhotelreservationsmustbecancelled

72hourspriortoarrivaldateorthehotelwillbillyouforthefirstnight’sstay.Toavoidacharge,pleasenotifythehotelatleast72hourspriortoyourarrivaldate.

Hotel Check-In• Makeyourtravelplanswithcheck-intimesinmind.

Hotelcheck-inisat3:00p.m.Checkwiththehotelaboutspecialarrangementsifyoumustarrivebeforecheck-intimeorafter6:00p.m.

• Advisersshouldcheckthegroupintothehotelatonetimeandsecureroomassignmentsandkeys.Haveacopyofthehousingconfirmation,andvalidpictureidentificationwithyou.Ifyouareregisteringasastategroup,thisisyourstateadviser’sresponsibility.

• Outsidetelephoneservicewillberestrictedinroomsnotleavingacreditcarddeposit.Paymovies,roomserviceandin-roomInternetaccesswillbeonacash-onlybasis.

• Duetothehighdemandfordouble-beddedrooms,inmostcases,double-beddedroomswillbeusedonlytohousethreeorfourguests.Rollawaybedsmayberequestedforsingle-beddedroomswithtwoormoreoccupantsforanadditionalchargeandwillbebasedonthehotel’savailableinventory.

Hotel Check-Out• Advisersmustcheckouttheentiregroup.Hotel

checkoutisat11:00a.m.Failuretovacatetheroomsbythistimemayresultinafullratebeingchargedforthatday.Advisersmustassumefinancialresponsibilityfortheroombill.

• Thehotelwillprovideonebillperroomoronebillpergroup.

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