Georgia FCCLAMid-Year Update

Vickie RundbakenExecutive Director

Membership

• As of January 2011, Georgia FCCLA has:

# of members 24,019

# of chapters 2401 Urban Affiliation (Dekalb County) with

25 school and 4,928 members &

13 Middle Level Affiliations

*You may affiliate up until May 31

*State Awards for Largest Standard Affiliation and Largest Membership Increase per Region

2010 Fall Rally

• 193 chapters• 3,735 attendees

And 1st place goes to…

Brochure Event –

Middle Level Overall

Russell Middle School

Brochure Event –

Senior Level Overall

Houston Co. High School

Chili Cook-off

Senior High –

North Gwinnett High School

Junior High – G.P. Babb Middle School

Chapter Fair Booth

“Launching Leaders for 65 Years”

Junior Level –

Perry Middle School

“Hooray! Hooray! Let’s Celebrate the Day”

Senior Level –

Villa Rica High School

Culinary Competition

1st Place - Houston County Career Academy

Knowledge Bowl

FACS & FCCLA–

Montgomery Co. High School

Culinary & FCCLA -

Southeast Whitfield

High School

2010 Leadership Conference

Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center

108 chapters 121 chapters 140 chapters

650 attendees 709 attendees 981 attendees

2008 2009 2010

Highlights:• Mini Basic Training• Slip & Slide• 5 Sections of Breakout Sessions• Foundation Dance & Karaoke• Keynote Speakers - Amy Gallimore & National

Officer Jennifer Ross

FLC Winners

State Lapel Pin – Lanier County High

School

T-shirt Design– Cedar Shoals High School

FLC Winners

Membership Recruitment –

Screven County High School

FLC Winners

Upcoming Events

Georgia News • Deadline was February 18• Hard Copies Only – Emailed copies will not be

printed. • Mail to : Houston Co. High c/o Nelda Clay

Master Adviser & Adviser Mentor Applications• Were Due to the State Office this week• Winners will be announced soon!

Upcoming Events (con’t)

FCCLA Day at the Capitol• Only open to affiliated members• Proper dress code for visiting legislators• Scavenger Hunt

Monday, Feb. 7 Region 4

Tuesday, Feb. 8 Region 5, 6 and 7

Wednesday, Feb. 9 Region 1 and 2

Thursday, Feb. 10 Region 3 (Thursday is only day with Gov. Deal – changed time

Group Photo will be at 10:00am)

Upcoming Events (con’t)

National FCCLA Week

Feb. 6 – 12, 2011• Go to the national website under “News &

Media” for FCCLA Week ideas

• Host a Luncheon for Board Members• Wear FCCLA chapter t-shirt

• FCCLA Members Only Breakfast

Upcoming Events (con’t)

Region STAR Events Competition:Region 4B – Friday, March 11

Dekalb Technical College (Clarkston Campus)

All others held on Saturday, March 12

Region 1 - Etowah High School

Region 2 – Marion County High School

Region 3A – White County 9th Grade Academy

Region 3B – Youth Middle School

Region 4A – Charles Drew High School

Region 5 - Berrien High School

Region 6 – Lakeside Middle School

Region 7 - Bradwell Institute

Upcoming Events (con’t)

Region STAR Events Registration*Affiliate members by February 2nd

• Early Bird Registration Fee = $15.00 per person

(Open now through Feb. 25 at midnight)• Regular Registration Fee = $20.00 per person

(Feb. 26 through March 1 at midnight)• Substitutions and Cancellations until March 7

Cancellation fee of $5.00 after March 7• Payment must be postmarked by March 1

Sabrina Bennett – State STAR Events Coordinator sbennett@madison.k12.ga.us

Question & Answer Page will be available next week on the national website!

Upcoming Events (con’t)

State Officer Applications• Due to the State Office on February 15

State Officer Selection Committee• Need Advisers from Region 1 & 2 and

Students from Region 3 through 7• Application is located under Resources then

“Forms” and due Feb. 15th

State Board of Directors Application • Due March 1st to Megan Presley, Chair

Upcoming Events (con’t)

Recognition at State Leadership Meeting

Ribbons, State Program and Region Certificates• Short Reporting Form located on the state website under

Adviser Resources then “Forms”• Must be postmarked by MARCH 1

State Plaques• Complete the Online National Award Application and send

a COPY to the State Office by MARCH 1

Upcoming Events (con’t)

Helping Hands…Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals• Deadline May 1• Any chapter that raises $500 will receive recognition at National

Leadership Conference

• Chapter raises the most– CMNH Trophy ( 5 ft. tall!)

• To receive recognition, check MUST be sent to:CMN, Attn. FCCLA Fundraising

205 West 700 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

GEORGIA HAS ONLY RAISED $1,000 COMPARED TO OTHER STATES THAT HAVE RAISED OVER $15,000! DON’T FORGET YOU CAN BRING CHECKS TO STATE MEETING TO MAKE YOUR DONATION.

Upcoming Events (con’t)

2011 State Leadership Meeting

“CLUE into FCCLA”

April 14 – 16, 2011

Classic Center - Athens, GA

• Registration OPEN Online under “Meetings”

through April 4 at midnight• Early Bird Registration $40.00 through March 31• Regular Registration $60.00 through April 4• Package Deal $70.00 – After March 31 $90.00

(includes T-shirt, Dance-A-thon, Friday Lunch, Gala Dessert Reception and Dance)

Upcoming Events (con’t)

2011 State Events

• Knife Skills• Food Safety & Sanitation• Baking & Pastry• Extemporaneous Speaking• Digital Storytelling• Interior Design “New this Year”

1st Place - $200

2nd Place - $100

3rd Place - $50

New Events for 2011

Online Proficiency Tests –March 28-April 1

• You can test students at different points throughout the week but members competing in the same event MUST take their test at the same time.

• Your proctor must be present for every testing period. • It would work out best to pick a set time or two for students to

test. • Do not wait until the last day in case you experience technical

problems.• A student can only take one test, but you can have several

students taking the same test.• STAR Events and State Events competitors may take these

tests for recognition!

TOP 3 will be recognized on stage at State Meeting

Online Proficiency Events: Knowledge Tests

Consumer Services: Consumer AwarenessNutrition & Food Science: Food and Nutrition through the LifespanInterior Design: Foundations of Interior DesignMiddle School: Family and Consumer SciencesCulinary Arts: Introduction to Culinary ArtsEarly Childhood Education: Human Growth & Development for

Early ChildhoodTeaching as a Profession: Examining the Teaching Profession

CostThe cost for a member to take an online proficiency test is only $5.00. This cost covers online registration fees and awards.

Georgia FCCLA Foundation

• Purpose is to seek sponsors to help fund the cost of National Leadership Conference for State STAR Event Winners

• In 2010 the Georgia FCCLA Foundation, funded 102 competitors to attend and compete in Chicago, IL

Upcoming Events:• Dance-A-Thon at State Meeting• 3rd Annual Cookbook on sale NOW $15.00• FCCLA Day at the Hawks - February 8th

Future Planning: Foundation Charity Gold Tournament

2011 National Leadership Conference

July 10 – July 14

Anaheim, California

Registration is on the national website under MEETINGS

Don’t forget the State Package will include Georgia FCCLA NLC T-shirts to wear on tours, conference insurance and

trading pins!

2011 Summer Culinary Academy

June 6 – 10

Camp John Hope

Ft. Valley, GA

• Canning Plant Experience• Ft. Valley Field Trip• Knife Skills Training• Instructors – Certified Chefs