FACS: Unit 1
Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace
Riverview High School
Updated 09/2007
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Family, Career, and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA) – An organization for
students who are enrolled or have been
enrolled in a FACS course for at least one
semester
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THE ULTIMATE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
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Develops leadership
 Leadership – The ability to direct and influence
others
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Promotes personal growth
Professional connections
Add to resume
FUN!
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Currently or previously enrolled in a FACS
course
Grades 9-12
Pay dues: $15
 Polo shirts cost $12, but you only have to pay $10
if you order one with your membership!
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Local
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District
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Our school
Arkansas has 6 districts – we are part of
district 2
State
National
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Local
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We meet the 1st Monday of each month during lunch in my
classroom. Lunch is provided.
District
 District STAR events:
 District Meeting:
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State
 State STAR events:
 State Meeting:
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National
 Capital Leadership: October 12-15 Washington D.C.
 National Cluster Meeting: November 14-16 Little Rock
 National Leadership Conference: July 5-9 Washington D.C.
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Co-curricular program which means what you
learn in class is applied through FCCLA
FCCLA is required by the state if your school
has a FACS program
FCCLA enriches classroom learning through
hands-on application
Your FACS teacher is also your FCCLA Advisor
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June 11, 1945 – Founding date of “Future
Homemakers of America” as a national
organization in Chicago Illinois
October 17, 1946 – Affiliation date of Arkansas
Association of Future homemakers of America
with national organization.
July 1999 – “FHA” became “FCCLA”
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 Motto: Toward New Horizons
 Colors: Red and White
 Flower: Red Rose
 Website: http://fcclainc.org/
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The pin is a reproduction of
the emblem
The guard is a symbol of
achievement or status in
FCCLA
The pin is to be worn over
the heart. The guard
should be placed level with
the lower point of the pin.
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We 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.
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To provide opportunities for personal development and
preparation for adult life
To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of
society
To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the
home and community
To encourage individual and group involvement in helping
achieve global cooperation and harmony
To promote greater understanding between youth and adults
To provide opportunities for making decisions and for
assuming responsibilities.
To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's
society
To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related
occupations
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“Teen Times” is a publication produced just
for members of FCCLA
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Planning Process – A simple 5-step method to
help FCCLA chapter members and advisors plan
individual, group, or chapter activities
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Following these steps will ensure an
organized project and give you ideas on how
to improve in the future
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Identify Concerns
Set a Goal
Form a Plan
Act
Follow Up
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Parliamentary Procedure - A recognized and
acceptable way of conducting an official
meeting
Why utilize parliamentary procedure?
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Maintain orderly meetings of all sizes
Protect the rights of everyone involved
Allow every opinion to be heard and considered
Enable the majority to rule
Carry out business effectively
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Career Connection
Leaders at Work
Community Service
Dynamic Leadership
Families Acting for
Community Traffic
Safety (FACTS)
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Families First
Japanese Exchange
Financial Fitness
Power of One
STAR Events
Stop the Violence
Student Body
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Students Taking Action with Recognition
(STAR) Events – Competitive events in which
FCCLA members are recognized for proficiency
and achievement in chapter and individual
projects, leadership skills, and occupational
preparation
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These can take you all the way to nationals!
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Advocacy
Applied Math for
Culinary Management
Career Investigation
Chapter in Review
Chapter Service
Early Childhood
Entrepreneurship
Environmental
Ambassador
Fashion Construction
Fashion Design
Focus on Children
Food Innovations
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Illustrated Talk
Interior Design
Job Interview
Leadership
Life Event Planning
National Programs in
Action
Nutrition and Wellness
Parliamentary
Procedure
Recycle and Redesign
Sports Nutrition
Teach and Train
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