Skokie Fall Leadership Meeting
Press Release
October 22, 2009
Illinois Student Organization
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Holds Fall Leadership Meeting in Skokie, IL
(insert the name of your school FCCLA Chapter) participated in the FCCLA Fall
Leadership Meeting held October 22, 2009 at the Northshore Holiday Inn &
Conference Center in Skokie, IL.
Far too often, the negative behavior of teens is publicized, yet there are teens doing
positive things. The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
recognize that teens can play an essential role in improving the lives of families,
schools and communities. Given our vast network of established chapters in
schools, FCCLA provides a tremendous vehicle for young people to take on projects
and activities in all areas of life. From youth violence to financial fitness and
healthy lifestyles, FCCLA members are tackling issues that not only affect the world
today but their future also.
This year, the students who attended the annual Fall Leadership Meeting were able
to attend workshops on leadership skills and how to be successful in the FCCLA
Competitive Events. The dynamic speaker, Pat Halloran, shared his keynote “How
Far Will Your C.A.R. Carry You?” He expounded on the areas of Character, Attitude
and Relationships (CAR).
(Insert a paragraph describing who attended from your chapter and any comments
that your students might have about the conference.)
Family and Consumer Sciences teachers (FCCLA Advisers) who attended the one
day meeting received activities to use in their classrooms to help students meet the
Illinois Learning Standards.
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) – The Ultimate
Leadership Experience – is a dynamic and effective national student organization
that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal,
family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.
Since it’s founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine million youth.