For Immediate Release
Date
FCCLA Adviser
Michigan FCCLA
Contact:
(Name)
(Phone number)
(State office address)
(E-mail address)
(SCHOOL NAME) students gear up to become SUPERLeaders!
City, MI —(name of school) FCCLA chapter members will power up their experiences
through planning and conducting individual and chapter projects that examine many of
the issues facing youth. Projects might focus on future careers, youth violence
prevention, family relations, traffic safety, community service, and healthy living.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and
effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders
and addresses important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and
consumer sciences education.
FCCLA provides students with the opportunity to participate in its many national
programs. The Michigan FCCLA Statewide Community Service Project, “Save the Day”
focuses on making positive change in members’ homes, schools and communities to
become more Eco-Friendly. (Name of chapter) will participate by (Insert local chapter
plans).
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s programs are designed to
integrate with Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum, meet the Michigan Family and
Consumer Sciences Academic Standards, and connect to Career Pathways. Dynamic
Leadership is integrated with all FCCLA programs. Families First strengthens bonds
between family members. Power of One emphasizes personal development. Career
Connection guides students to discover strengths, target career goals and create a plan for
achieving a rewarding lifestyle. Financial Fitness is a peer education program for
consumer education. Student Body is a program that teaches youth to eat right, be fit,
and make healthy choices. STOP The Violence is designed to educate peers to recognize,
report and reduce the potential for youth violence. Two other exciting national programs
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are Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety and Financial Fitness. Students also
compete in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events, which showcase
their leadership and proficiency skills. (Include specific chapter project plans)
(Add your chapter’s plans for the 2014-2015 school year including national
programs.)
FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned
and run by members. It is the only national in-school organization with family as its
central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members
become strong leaders in their families, careers and communities.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience!
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