Family, Career and Community Leaders

of America

Before FCCLA there was FHA . . .Future Homemakers of

America was founded in 1945 in Chicago

In the summer or 1999 FHA became FCCLA

Headquarters - located in Reston, Virginia

What is FCCLA?A national student organization

that helps young men and women become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities!

FCCLA is the largest youth organization with the family as its central focus!

Who can join?

Anyone who has taken or is currently enrolled in a Family & Consumer Sciences course!

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

White - symbolizes sincerity & integrity

FCCLA

The Emblem

shows that FCCLA is a dynamic, active

organization bound for the future!

The dominant collegiate lettering articulates a focus on education and student leadership embodies an active organization that

moves toward new arenas!

“The Ultimate Leadership Experience”

New Tagline!

The FlowerRed roseRepresents 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 CreedWe 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.

The Official Authority

On parliamentary procedure is

Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly

Revised

The 8 Purposes. . .

1. To provide opportunities for personal development & to prepare for adult life.

2. To strengthen the family as a basic unit of society

3. To encourage democracy

4. To help achieve global harmony

5. To promote a greater understanding between youth and adults

6. To provide opportunities for decision-making and for assuming responsibility

7. To prepare for the multiple roles in today’s society

8. To promote Family & Consumer Sciences & related occupations

Publication…

National publication-

Teen Times

National Programs

Families today (understand & celebrate)

You-Me-US (strengthen relationships)

Meet the challenge (overcome obstacles)

Balance (manage multiple responsibilities)

Families First

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

Traffic Safety

Participants promote traffic safety

Reduce impaired drivingIncrease seatbelt use

Financial Fitness

1.Banking basics2.Cash control3.Making money4.Consumer clout5.Financing your future

Student Body Promoting healthier

lifestyles for students

Nutrition, Fitness and Self-awareness

designed so students can recognize, report

& reduce violence

Young people experience the highest rates of violent crime

of any age group

"What are YOU gonnado about it?"

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)

Career Connection

Dynamic Leadership builds strong leaders in

family & consumers sciences education

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

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, ora climb up Mount Fuji.

Student Set Goals & Strive to Reach Them!

5 Levels for individual growth

Opportunities for 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!

Applied TechnologyCareer InvestigationChapter Service

Project DisplayChapter Service

Project ManualChapter Showcase Display

Chapter Showcase Manual

Culinary Arts Early Childhood Entrepreneurship Focus on Children Hospitality Illustrated Talks

Interpersonal Communication

Job InterviewNational Programs

in ActionParliamentary

Procedure

Step One

Take the first steps and learn about FCCLA

TexasState Projects

Y.E.S. - Youth Exchanging with

Seniors

Earth 2000 - Targets recycling, reducing use and waste, reusing, and

respecting our planet

“Ready, Set, Read” Promotes literacy

Opportunities for Training Cluster Meetings State and Regional Conferences A+ Conferences

(A Positive Lifestyle for Ultimate Success)

National Conference

For More Information on these or any FCCLA program. . .

Get online!

www.fcclainc.orgwww.texasfccla.org