Chapter Name [Street Address] [Address 2] [City, ST ZIP Code] What is FCCLA? Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is an organization for middle school and high school students involved in Consumer and Family Sciences at their schools. FCCLA is the only Career and Technical Organization with family as the central focus. Chapter Name Colorado FCCLA Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America The FCCLA Mission To promote personal growth and leadership 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 RECIEPIENT NAME [STREET ADDRESS] [ADDRESS 2] [CITY, ST ZIP CODE] development through family and consumer career preparation. 2012-2013 Optional Photo Phone: [Phone number] Web site: [Web site address] Leadership FCCLA provides opportunities for students at the local, state, and national levels. Local chapters, districts, and State associations elect their own youth officers. Officer positions may include President, Vice President, Secretary, VP of Finance, VP or Events, VP of Public Relations, VP of Membership, VP of Programs, VP of Recognition, and VP of Publications. The FCCLA National Membership includes over 200,000 members from all 53 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. FCCLA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). STAR Events Upcoming Events STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events for members. The members are recognized for achievement in projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. Add information about your meeting schedule here. Also add any upcoming fundraisers or important dates at your school. Some FCCLA dates are below. Events offer skill development and application relating to the Consumer and Family Sciences curriculum. FCCLA offers over 30 events under the foundational, leadership, and career preparation categories. Popular Foundational events include Applied Technology, Entrepreneurship, Focus on Children, Life Event Planning, Parliamentary Procedure, and Recycle and Redesign. Popular Leadership events include Chapter Service Project Display or Manual, Chapter Showcase Display or Manual, and National Programs in Action. Colorado State Service Day: October 12, 2012 National Cluster Meeting, Reno, NV: November 9-11, 2012 National Cluster Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK: November 16-18, 2012 FCCLA Week: February 11-15, 2013 State Leadership Conference: April 11-13, 2013 Popular Career Preparation events include Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, Fashion Construction, Food Innovations, and Interior Design. Chapter Info Insert Information about your chapter here. Possible Information can include fundraisers, advisers, and officers. Like Colorado FCCLA on Facebook Colorado FCCLA Optional Photo Follow Colorado FCCLA on Twitter @ColoradoFCCLA