WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER
FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
ARTICLE I
NAME-SPONSOR-OBJECT-PURPOSES
SECTION A. The name of this organization shall be the Walton-Verona High School Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America. Members are hereinafter referred to as Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America. The letters FCCLA may be officially used to
designated the FCCLA organization, its units, or members.
SECTION B. The sponsor of the organization shall be Carla Smithers, Family and Consumer
Sciences Teacher.
SECTION C. The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to promote
personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer 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 vocational preparation. Organized
instruction relating to the goal is a part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education program
in the school. The purposes of the organization will be:
1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unity of society.
3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation
and harmony.
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.
8. To promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations.
ARTICLE II
ORGANIZATION-MEMBERSHIP
SECTION A.
1. The Walton-Verona High School Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America is an affiliated local chapter of the national, state, and regional organization of
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. This chapter is recognized in
Kentucky for offering systematic instruction in Family and Consumer Sciences.
2. This chapter accepts in full the provisions in the bylaws of the national and state
organization of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
3. This local chapter of the Kentucky Association of Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America shall be a part of Region 7.
4. Members of this local group shall meet, organize, adopt bylaws not in conflict with the
national and state bylaws, elect officers, set up a program of work, and then apply for
membership in the Kentucky Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America. After the application has been approved, the members of this local group may
be recognized as the Walton-Verona High School Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America. After the application has been approved, the members of this local
group may be recognized as the Walton-Verona High School Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America. This chapter will be an FCCLA chapter that
emphasizes family and consumer science education.
SECTION B.
Types of membership in this organization shall be as follows:
1. ACTIVE MEMBERS. Any student who is taking or has taken a course in family and
consumer sciences through grade 12 shall be eligible for active membership in the
Walton-Verona High School FCCLA Chapter. Active members shall be eligible to hold
office, to make motions, and to vote. Active members in good standing shall pay dues
yearly, attend chapter meetings, and participate in activities of the chapter.
2. HONORARY MEMBERS. Honorary membership may be awarded in the WaltonVerona High School Chapter to any adult who has rendered outstanding service to the
Walton-Verona High School FCCLA Chapter. Honorary membership shall be forever.
Honorary members have the privilege of attending all meetings of the chapter without
voting rights. The awarding of honorary membership shall be limited to four for the State
Association and two for a chapter in any one year.
3. ALUMNI MEMBERS. Former FCCLA chapter members desiring to continue their
support of and involvement with the organization following high school graduation shall
not be eligible to hold office, vote, or make motions.
4. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. Adults who share the goals and purposes of Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America and its programs and who wish to support the
continuing development of FCCLA Youth, shall be eligible for associate membership.
Associate members shall not be eligible to hold office, make motions, or vote.
SECTION C. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP
FOR WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER. Walton-Verona High School
Chapter shall apply to state headquarters for affiliation with the state and national organizations
of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America using the form provided for this purpose.
Such applications shall include an alphabetical list of members, signatures of the chapter
President and chapter adviser, and a check to cover Regional, State, and National dues. A copy
of the changes in bylaws, if any, and a copy of the current program of work shall be sent to the
State Adviser.
The chapter upon receipt of the first application will receive a certificate of membership
provided that the proposed chapter bylaws are not in conflict with the State and National bylaws
of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
SECTION D.
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING STANDING OF WALTONVERONA HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER AND MEMBERS. Walton-Verona High School
Chapter shall affiliate and send dues for members any time between June 1 and May 31, but to
be eligible to:
--participate in state or regional meetings
--recommend candidates for regional, state, or national office
--participate in STAR Events at regional, state, or national level
--recommend a person for state honorary membership
--have members working on State Degrees of Power of One
Walton-Verona High School FCCLA must affiliate by February 1 and the names of officer
candidates, STAR Events participants, State Degree candidates, and Power of One candidates
must be listed as having paid their dues by February 1, or one month prior to regional STAR
events.
ARTICLE III
FINANCES
SECTION A. DUES. Dues for the Walton-Verona High School Chapter shall be set annually
by the executive council prior to the beginning of each school year subject to approval of the
membership. Chapter dues will include dues for the national, state, and regional association.
SECTION B. BUDGET. A budget shall be prepared by the advisers in consultation with the
president and vice president of finance. It shall be submitted to the executive council. The fiscal
year for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be Walton-Verona High
School FCCLA.
SECTION C. AUDIT. The financial statement of all income and expenditures by the school
bookkeeper shall be audited annually.
SECTION D. LIQUIDATION. In the event that the organization is dissolved, any remaining
money shall be used to further the purpose of this organization.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
SECTION A. OFFICERS. The officers of the Walton-Verona High School Chapter of
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be:
President
Vice President of Peer Education
Vice President of Individual Programs
Vice President of STAR Events
1st Vice President
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Public Relations
Vice President of Membership
Vice President of Parliamentary Law
Vice President of Community Service
Member at Large
SECTION B. QUALIFICATIONS. Chapter officers shall have the following qualifications:
1. An active member in Walton-Verona High School Chapter and has been an active
member in good standing for at least one year.
2. A minimum of one credit in a Family and Consumer Science or related occupations.
3. A scholastic rating of average.
4. Have made contributions which demonstrate leadership responsibility directly related to
FCCLA.
5. Support and approval of the Chapter, adviser, administration and parents or guardians.
SECTION C. DUTIES.
A. The President shall preside over all business meetings of the organization of the Chapter
and over meetings of the chapter Executive Council. The President shall appoint all
committees after consultation with the Chapter Adviser, and may serve as an ex-officio
member of these committees.
B. The Vice President of Peer Education shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing the organization’s peer education programs and serves as chairperson of
the Programs Committee.
C. The Vice President of Individual Programs shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing programs for the individual development and recognition of the
organizations members and serve as the chairperson of the Achievement Committee.
D. The Vice President for STAR Events shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing the organization’s STAR Events program and serve as the chairperson of
the STAR Events Committee.
E. The 1st Vice-President shall assume responsibility in the absence of the president and
shall keep the minutes of the chapter meetings and the chapter Executive Council
meetings, write letters for the organization, keep records of historic importance to the
association and serve as chairperson of the History Committee.
F. The Vice-President for Finance shall provide leadership by serving as a member of the
chapter Advisory Board, preparing financial reports for chapter meetings, preparing an
audit report for the year, shall promote the State Scholarship Project and serve as the
chairperson of the Scholarship Committee.
G. The Vice-President for Public Relations shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing the organization’s public relations programs, including the newsletter,
maintaining the chapter web page and serving as chairperson of the Public Relations
Committee.
H. The Vice-President of Membership shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing programs for membership promotion and development and serve as
chairperson of the Membership Committee, including Honor Roll.
I. The Vice-President of Parliamentary Law shall provide leadership in assuring that the
business sessions for the organization and meetings of the chapter Executive Council are
conducted in accordance with acceptable parliamentary law. The Vice-President of
Parliamentary Law shall promote Parliamentary Procedure competition of STAR Events
and serve as chairperson for the By-laws Committee.
J. The Vice-President of Community Service shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing the organizations community service programs and serve as chairperson of
the Community Service Committee.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section A. STATE OFFICERS.
There shall be groups of state officers as follows:
Administrative Group. President, 1st Vice-President, Vice President of Parliamentary Law,
Vice-President of Finance
Activities Group. Vice-President of Individual Programs, Vice-President of Membership, Vice
President of STAR Events
Service Group. Vice-President of Peer Education, Vice-President of Public Relations, Vice
President of Community Service
SECTION B. REGIONAL OFFICERS
There shall be three groups of regional officers as follows:
Administrative Group. President, 1st Vice-President, Vice-President Parliamentary Law, VicePresident of Finance
Activities Group. Vice-President of Individual Programs, Vice-President of Membership, VicePresident of STAR Events
Service Group. Vice-President of Peer Education, Vice-President of Public Relations, VicePresident of Community Service
PROCEDURE FOR ELECTING OFFICERS
SECTION A. CHAPTER OFFICERS. Members interested in becoming an FCCLA officer
must submit a completed application to a chapter adviser by the specified deadline. The
nominating committee shall include all senior officers and a representative of each high school
class. The nominating committee may nominate 1 or 2 candidates for each office at their
discretion. The officers shall be elected at a regular or called FCCLA meeting either by show of
hands or ballot.
SECTION B. VACANCIES. In the event an officer leaves school, the officer must resign.
Officers not fulfilling their responsibility may be asked to resign by the executive council. Other
rules concerning resignation are in Article XV. In the event the office of President becomes
vacant the Vice President for Programs shall assume the duties of the President for the unexpired
term. In the event the office of Vice President for Programs becomes vacant, the Vice President
for Achievement will fill the office of Vice President for Programs. Any office not covered by
the above provision will be filled by a person appointed by the executive council.
ARTICLE VI
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
SECTION A. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. The Chapter Executive Council shall be composed
of student chapter officers. The Chapter Adviser(s) shall serve as official adviser(s) to the
council.
The chapter executive council will meet regularly during the school year.
ARTICLE VII
COMMITTEES
SECTION A. STANDING COMMITTEES. The President of the Chapter in consultation
with the Adviser(s) may appoint these standing committees annually:
Programs
Achievement
S.T.A.R. Events
Membership
Scholarship
History
Community Service
Public Relations
Bylaws
SECTION B. SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Special committees, as needed to carry on the
work of the chapter, shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the adviser(s).
ARTICLE VIII
ADVISERS
SECTION A. CHAPTER ADVISERS. The Family and Consumer Science Teacher(s) shall
be the Chapter Adviser(s) and shall be the administrative officer(s) of this chapter.
It shall be the duty of the Chapter Adviser(s) to:
a. Direct the work of the chapter.
b. Advise the Chapter Executive Council delegates, and committees in matters of
policy.
c. Keep permanent records of Chapter proceedings.
d. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.
e. Assist regional organizations and local chapters with the work of the association.
f. Receive members dues and give membership cards.
g. Perform other such duties as needed.
ARTICLE IX
ADVISORY BOARD
SECTION A. ADVISORY BOARD. There shall be a Chapter Advisory Board which shall
serve in the advisory capacity to the Chapter Executive Council on the general direction of the
Chapter. The duties and responsibilities on the Chapter Advisory Board shall be as follows:
1. Serve in an advisory capacity to the Chapter Executive Council.
2. Help determine policies and procedures.
3. Advise with the Chapter Adviser(s) on the work of the Association.
4. Care for legal matters.
5. Approve and submit the budget to the Chapter Executive Council.
6. Decide the place and time for chapter meetings.
SECTION B. The Family and Consumer Science Advisory Board shall be appointed by the
FCCLA advisers. Members should include the principal, counselor, parents, business people,
family and consumer science professionals, former members, adviser(s), and the FCCLA
President and Vice President of Finance.
ARTICLE X
MEETINGS
SECTION A. CHAPTER MEETINGS. Walton-Verona High School Chapter shall hold at
least one meeting monthly during the school term and at a time and place as set by the school
calendar. Special meetings shall be called by the executive council as needed.
SECTION B. REGIONAL, STATE, NATIONAL MEETINGS. The Chapter may attend
two regional, two state, one cluster, and one national meeting each year and any other approved
meetings.
ARTICLE XI
EMBLEM AND PIN
SECTION A. The logo of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall contain
collegiate lettering, which articulates a focus on education and student leadership. The arch
embodies an active organization that moves toward new arenas.
SECTION B. The official pin is a reproduction of the emblem of the organization. All
members, including alumni, advisers, and chapter parents shall be entitled to wear the official
pin.
SECTION C. Chapter advisers are entitled to wear the emblem and the official “A” guard.
SECTION D. Chapter parents are entitled to wear the emblem and the official “P” guard.
SECTION E. The name and logo of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a
registered trademark in the US Patent Office and its use is determined by the National Board of
Directors and as stated in the organization’s publication, Policies of the Family, Career, and
Community Leaders of America, Inc.
ARTICLE XII
DEGREES OF ACHIEVEMENT
SECTION A. The growth of individual members of the Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America may be recognized through the degrees of achievement program.
Participation in this program shall be optional for individual members. The three degrees toward
which individuals can work are:
1. Junior Degree
2. Chapter Degree
3. State Degree
SECTION B. Recognition for members completing the Junior, Chapter, and State degrees will
be done annually in the spring. The State Association will recognize the achievement of those
completing the State Degree and Power of One. State Degree and Power of One recipients will
be recognized at the annual Seniors Honor Day.
SECTION C. The standards for the Junior, Chapter, and State Degrees of achievement shall be
those approved by the State Executive Council and State Advisory Board. These will be revised
as needed.
SECTION D. The degrees of achievement shall be denoted by symbols as follows:
1. Junior -Key
2. Chapter -Scroll
3. State -Torch
ARTICLE XIII
POWER OF ONE
The national program entitled Power of One may be earned by members of this chapter by
fulfilling the requirements. Members completing Power of One will be recognized at the same
time as the degrees and other awards.
ARTICLE XIV
AWARDS
SECTION A. AWARDS. The Walton-Verona High School FCCLA Chapter will recognize
members for their contributions by the following:
1. Senior Awards – A certificate is given to seniors who have successfully completed one
full year of a family and consumer science class.
2. Star Events – Each member who participates and/or wins in chapter competition recieves
a certificate and plaque.
3. High Point Member and Officer – The member and officer with the highest number of
points through the year receives a plaque.
4. Family and Consumer Science Class Award – An award given to an outstanding member
in each grade level that is enrolled in a family and consumer science class.
5. Outstanding Member and Officer Awards – These awards shall consist of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
New Member of the Year
Member of the Year
Officer of the Year
President’s Award
SECTION B. PROCEDURE FOR AWARDS. The Member of the Year and Officer of the
Year awards shall be presented annually to the members and officer who have earned the most
number of points based on all chapter activities for the year. The President’s Award shall be
presented annually to the Chapter President. The President is not eligible for the member
awards. The points shall be counted from roll book by the adviser(s) and not revealed until they
are announced and presented in the spring.
ARTICLE XV
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, Newly Revised. Shall govern the Walton-Verona High School
Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in all cases to which they are
applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws.
ARTICLE XVI
AMENDMENTS
SECTION A. The bylaws of the Walton-Verona High School Chapter of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America may be amended at any chapter meeting by a 2/3 vote provided
one of the following procedures has been carried out:
1. Amendments may be submitted in writing to the executive council at least one month in
advance of the vote.
2. The adviser(s) with the Advisory Board may propose amendments.
SECTION B. The chapter shall send a copy of the bylaws to the State Adviser in all years in
which changes or additions are made.
Revised November, 2008