FLORIDA FCCLA
WELCOME BACK
PACKET
2012-2013
Table of Contents
Greetings from your State President
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State Board of Directors
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Florida State Officers
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Florida District Advisers
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Who is my District Adviser?
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Membership Campaign
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Do we have your email address?
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FCCLA Facts
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Membership Services
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National Programs Overview
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Awards & Scholarships
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Competitive Events
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Membership, Conferences, Leadership
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Florida Overview
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Florida State Project
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National Outreach Project
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FCCLA-The Best Kept Secret
Welcome Florida FCCLA to the 2012-2013 Ultimate Year of Leadership!
I am honored to serve as your State President this year and the officers and I are excited to
help each and every one of you to complete your mission:
- Become an Agent of Leadership
- Be a Mastermind in Your Community
- Solve the Code of Family Values
- Uncover the Blue prints to Your Future
We all are the backbone to this amazing Career and Technical Student Organization. As a
whole our obligation is to make it the best year yet. This year I challenge you to participate
in as many community service projects as you can to make a difference in Florida. Also, get
the chance to attend District, State and National meetings throughout the year to gain ideas
on what to do throughout the year by networking with others.
I believe in you and your accomplishments, you can do anything you set your mind to.
Start this year with a bang and jump right into the Ultimate Leadership Experience. We are
all the agents of this mission and we will do what we can to make it a success.
Come and join the fun FCCLA has to offer, it all starts here!
Sincerely,
Micaela Figueroa
Micaela Figueroa
Florida State President, 2012-2013
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FLORIDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alicia Alexander
FACS Program Director
Florida Dept. of Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 701
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-245-9900
alicia.alexander@fldoe.org
Patrick Grady
Executive Director
Florida FCCLA
P. O. Box 1806
Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-8234
flfccla@yahoo.com
Dr. Sylvia Tricarico
Board Chair
FACS County Supervisor/FAFACS
3310 Forest Hill Blvd.
Ibis Bld, Rm 6007
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-434-7363 Ext. 48631
sylvia.tricarico@palmbeachschools.org
Elaine Bowling
District Adviser Rep.
District 7
13519 5th Ave NE
Bradenton, FL 34212
941-538-9552
bowlinge@manateeschools.net
Philip Scarpelli
Business & Industry Rep.
FL Dept. of Children & Families
1601 W Gulf Atlantic Hwy
Wildwood, FL 34785
352-330-2162 Ext. 6150
philscarpelli@yahoo.com
Laurie Smith
Alumni Rep.
Lake County
173 SE Madison Ave
Madison, FL 32340
850-879-2195
lauriesmith777@yahoo.com
Billie Jean Peeples
Educator
Oak Leaf High School
4035 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
904-272-8531
bjpeeples@mail.clay.k12.fl.us
Michelle Matella
FEFACS
Career & Technical Education
8384 Linden Way
Lake Worth, FL 33467
561-964-9784
michelle.matella@palmbeachschools.org
Micaela Figueroa
FCCLA State President
816 Tallgrass Lane
Bradenton, FL 34212
941-744-9656
Mfigueroa_fccla@live.com
Jessica Scanlon
Past FCCLA State President
8503 Newport Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
813-930-8595
jscanlon515@gmail.com
Alice Paulk
Career & Tech Ed Supervisor
Clay County School Board
2306 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
904-529-4981
ampaulk@mail.clay.k12.fl.us
Jessica Hagood
At-large Member
9706 Sweetwater Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
941-359-0796
jgoodfccla@gmail.com
Brett Floyd
At-large Member
24034 NE CR 69A
Altha, 32421
850-272-6537
floyd_brett@hotmail.com
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2012-2013 FLORIDA FCCLA STATE OFFICERS
State President-
Micaela Figueroa, District VII
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
mfigueroa_fccla@live.com
Adviser: Elaine Bowling
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
President-Elect-
Brason English, District VII
Ponce de Leon High School
1477 Ammons Road
Ponce de Leon, FL 32455
Brason_english@me.com
Adviser: Debra Smith
850-836-4242
Ext. 243
VP of Junior Relations-
Morgen Alfonso, District VI
Progress Village Middle School
608 Faithway Drive
Seffner, FL 33584
morgenalfoman@gmail.com
Adviser: Debbie Scourtes
813-671-5110
VP of Recreation-
Emily Sewell, District I
Altha Public School
25793 Main St N
Altha, FL 32421
emilycsewell@yahoo.com
Adviser: Marie Granger
850-899-0790
VP of Careers & Alumni-
Keeley Smith, District II
Madison County High School
2649 US Hwy 90 W
Madison, FL 32340
keeleysmith_973@yahoo.com
Adviser: Robin Smith
850-973-5061
VP of Public Relations-
Brooke Rodriguez, District III
Middleburg High School
3750 County Road 220
Middleburg, FL 32068
brookelynnrz@aol.com
Adviser: Donna O’Brien
904-213-2181
VP of Program of Work-
Miranda Lim, District IV
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
mirandak_lim@yahoo.com
Adviser: Elaine Bowling
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
VP of Finance-
Abby Hughes, District V
Winter Haven High School
600 6th Street SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880
abbyhugheswhhs@aol.com
Adviser: Patti Winniczuk
863-291-5330
VP of Chapt Achievement-
Danielle Lenhardt, District VI
Bloomingdale High School
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
dani.lenhardt@yahoo.com
Adviser: Toni Rupenski
813-391-0689
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2012-2013 FLORIDA FCCLA STATE OFFICERS
Secretary-
Briana Nelson-Canty, District VII
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
briana_n@msn.com
Adviser: Elaine Bowling
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
VP of Community Service- Courtney Davis, District VIII
Olympic Heights High School
20101 Lyons Road
Boca Raton, FL 33435
courtneyraquelle@gmail.com
Adviser: Linda Mueller
561-852-6900
VP of Parliamentary Law-
Matthew Medeiros, District IX
Coral Springs High School
7201 W Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
matthewluismedeiros@gmail.com
Adviser: Kayhlene Gainer-Bostic
754-322-0500
Historian-
Taylor Atallo, District X
Olympic Heights High School
20101 Lyons Road
Boca Raton, FL 33435
Taylor.atallo@yahoo.com
Adviser: Linda Mueller
561-852-6900
FLORIDA DISTRICT ADVISERS
Tami Hall
District I
Marianna High School
3546 Caverns Road, Marianna, FL 32446
Tami.Hall@jcsb.org
850-482-9605
Ext. 293
Debra Smith
District I
Ponce de Leon High School
1477 Ammons Road, Ponce de Leon, FL 32455
debrasmith80@hotmail.com
850-836-4242
Ext. 243
Robin Smith
District II
Madison County High School
2649 US Hwy 90W, Madison, FL 32340
Robin.smith@madisonmail.us
850-973-5061
Ext. 135
Donna Johnson
District III
Interlachen High School
126 N CR 315, Interlachen, FL 32148
djohnson@putnamschools.org
386-684-2116
Ext. 269
Sue Fitton
District IV
Spruce Creek High School
801 Taylor Road, Port Orange, FL 32127
chfitton@volusia.k12.fl.us
386-322-6272
Ext. 37739
Vikki Jackson
District V
Kathleen Middle School
3625 Kathleen Pines, Lakeland, FL 33810
vikki.jackson@polk-fl.net
863-815-6555
Erik Youngs
District VI
Chamberlain High School
9401 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
erik.youngs@sdhc.k12.fl.us
813-975-7677
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Cheryl White
District VI
Bowers/Whitley Career Center
13609 N 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
Cheryl.white@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Elaine Bowling
District VII
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
bowlinge@manateeschools.net
941-727-6100
Ext. 2140
Jill Bergeron
District VII
Braden River Middle School
6215 River Club Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
bergeroj@manateeschools.net
941-751-7080
Ext. 2072
Linda Mueller
District VIII
Olympic Heights High School
20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33434
linda.mueller@palmbeachschools.org
561-852-6900
Shelley Holmstock
District VIII
Polo Park Middle School
11901 Lake Worth Road, Wellington, FL 33434
Shelley.holmstock@palmbeachschools.org
561-753-9434
Kayhlene Gainer-Bostic
District IX
Coral Springs High School
7201 W Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065
kayhlene.gainer@browardschools.com
754-322-0500
Maria Blair
District X
Robert Morgan Educational Center
18180 SW 122 Avenue, Miami, FL 33177
mblair@dadeschools.net
305-253-9920
Ext. 2131
Sherrol Barnes-Burton
District X
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
15735 SW 144 Street, Miami, FL 33196
sbarnesburton@dadeschools.net
305-252-5900
Ext. 2147
FLORIDA FCCLA
Assistant State Adviser:
Marie Granger
Altha High School
25793 Main St North, Altha, FL 32421
msgalthahs@yahoo.com
813-558-1750
850-762-3121
WHO IS MY DISTRICT ADVISER?
WHAT DISTRICT AM I IN??
The counties for each district are listed below:
District 1: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun,
Gulf.
District 2: Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia, Gilchrist.
District 3: Baker, Union, Bradford, Alachua, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns, Flagler.
District 4: Levy, Citrus, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange.
District 5: Polk, Osceola, Okeechobee, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie.
District 6: Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas.
District 7: Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee, Highlands, Glades, Hendry.
District 8: Martin, Palm Beach.
District 9: Collier, Broward
District 10: Monroe, Dade
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2012-2013 FCCLA Membership Campaign:
FCCLA is launching a brand new "iRecruit" membership campaign for the
2012-2013 school year! Members will have the opportunity to showcase
their recruiting skills on the individual, chapter, and state levels. The
incentives offered this year are incredible and give some great
opportunities for friendly competition. You can check out the prizes
offered below and then talk to your adviser, set a goal, and start
RECRUITING!
*Individual winners based on largest number of members recruited
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*Chapter awards based on largest percentage increase in chapter membership
*State awards based on largest percentage increase in state membership
Check back with us monthly to see how close we are to our 213,000
member goal!!!!
http://fcclainc.org/content/20122013-membership-campaign/
Visit the national website for more information and an application for the
individual recruitment awards!
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We would like to be able to keep in better touch with all of our
advisers so that everyone has up-to-date information as it comes
available.
If you are a Florida FCCLA chapter adviser and we do not have
your email address, please send it to us at flfccla@yahoo.com.
You can just email us and in the subject line type “update email”,
then we will know to add you to our email list.
Thank you for all you do to make the Florida FCCLA Organization
a SUCCESS!
Building Skills for Life
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective student
organization that helps young men and women become leaders and and address important
personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.
Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy;
parenting; family relationships; substance abuse; peer pressure; environment; nutrition and
fitness; teen violence; and career exploration.
Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership
potential and develop skills for life planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and
interpersonal communication necessary in the home place.
Mission
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 career preparation.
Purposes
1. to provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life;
2. to strengthen the function of the family as a unit 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” society;
8. to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations.
Program Emphasis
FCCLA is the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus.
 is a vocational student organization that functions as an integral part of the family and
consumer sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system.
 provides opportunities for active student participation at local, state, and national levels.
FCCLA is a nonprofit vocational student organization for young men and women in family and
consumer sciences education in public and private schools through grade 12.
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Opening Ceremony
President: (Gives a rap with gavel signaling officers and members to stand)
“We are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Our mission is to
promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences
education.”
Officers: “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.”
Members: As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take
responsibility, develop leadership and give service..
President: The ____________ meeting of the _____________ chapter of Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America is now in session. You may be seated.
Closing Ceremony
President: (Gives a rap with the gavel as a signal to stand.)
FCCLA members, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of making decisions that affect
our lives today and the world tomorrow. Let us repeat our creed..
Members: 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.”
President: “The ____________ meeting of the _____________ chapter of Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America is now adjourned.”
Membership
FCCLA has a national membership of nearly 220,000 young men and women in nearly 8,000
local chapters. There are 53 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands.
Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine million youth. Former members
are eligible to become members of Alumni & Associates.
Governance
Ten national officers (students) are elected by the voting delegates at the annual National
Leadership Meeting and together make up the National Executive Council.
The National Board of Directors is composed of adult representatives from education and
business and four youth representatives.
State associations and local chapters elect their own youth officers. State programs come under
the direction of family and consumer sciences education staff. Chapter advisors are family and
consumer sciences teachers.
Financial and Cooperative Support
FCCLA is supported primarily by student membership dues. Additional funds are raised from
individuals, corporations and foundations. FCCLA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of
Education (Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and the American Association of Family
and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
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National Staff
An executive director leads the organization and heads a national staff that gives direction to
and carries out programs, communications, membership services and financial management.
National Publications
Teen Times, the official magazine of FCCLA, is published quarterly during the school year and
distributed to affiliated members. The national staff also publishes a variety of other resource
materials for members and adult leaders. A free publication catalog is available upon request.
Colors
Red and white. Red, an intense color, suggests strength. White is recognized as the symbol of
serenity. These colors inspire Family, Career and Community Leaders of America with the
courage and determination to succeed.
Emblem
The FCCLA emblem shows that FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization bound for the future.
The dominant collegiate lettering articulates a focus on education and student leadership. The
swooping arrow arch is a common motif in today's designs and definitely embodies an active
organization that moves toward new arenas. The color of the emblem is one of the
organizational colors—red. With it's space-like feel, this emblem is sure to last well into the
future, but will always be linked to the time when FHA at the turn of the century changed to
FCCLA.
Motto
“Toward New Horizons” This motto is a challenge. It reminds members that their
contributions to home life today will influence the kinds of homes they have tomorrow; that the
family life of members will influence the community and the world.
Flower
The red rose. The rose, due to its beauty, has always been a favorite flower. It is found in almost
every country of the northern hemisphere. It represents the search of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America for beauty in everyday living.
The Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set your goal
Form a plan
Act
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Brainstorm for ideas
Evaluate
Narrow down
Be specific
Consider resources
Who
What
Where
When
How
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Follow up
Carry out plan
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Evaluate
Publicize
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
*Teen Times
Stay informed with the official magazine of national FCCLA, Teen Times, published four
times during the school year. Connect to project ideas, programs, and chapters across the
country.
*The Adviser
The Adviser, a publication for chapter advisers, is a great resource for up-to-date information
on FACS Education, FCCLA chapter management, professional development, and colleague
accomplishments. This publication is published two times a year.
Adviser Academy
FCCLA is proud to introduce its new Adviser Academy-a five phase program for national
FCCLA recognition. Advisers will receive a certificate of completion for the Adviser Academy.
The Adviser Academy is anticipated to become a cohort of 100 advisers with extensive
knowledge of FCCLA and a broad range of professional development. Participants will also
be prepared to serve as a resource for state advisers.
 Track 1: New Adviser-Developing a Chapter Vision
 Track 2: Using Legislation to Change the Classroom
 Track 3: Leading at School
 Track 4: Remaining Relevant as a Chapter
 Track 5: Participating at the State Level
Over the two year period of completing the Adviser Academy participants will be required to
build a strong relationship with their state adviser and participate in at lease one state
meeting (e.g. conduct a workshop).
Membership Campaign
Join FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience!
The FCCLA Membership Kit is your guide to kicking off your year with a bang! The 2012-2013
Join FCCLA Membership Kit is in a content-rich, easy-to use, CD format! The CD is filled with
all of the resources, project ideas, and tools necessary to start or maintain your FCCLA
chapter. Packaging will include the Join FCCLA! Poster. To request this kit please email
membership@fcclainc.org or call 1-800-234-4425.
Alumni & Associates
Show your support for FCCLA and give back to the organization that builds leaders for
families, careers, and communities. To support Alumni & Associates, go to www.fcclainc.org
and download the enrollment form from the Membership section.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.
1910 Association Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191-1584
(703) 476-4900 - Fax (703) 860-2713
Email: natlhdqts@fcclainc.org
Website: www.fcclainc.org
Michael Benjamin, Executive Director
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PROGRAMSFor more detailed information on national programs, meetings, recognition opportunities, and
membership services, visit the National FCCLA website at www.fcclainc.org. Award
applications are also available on the National website.
Career Connection
Learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success in families, careers, and
communities.
Leaders at Work
Put yourself in charge of your future! Enhance your job skills and gain valuable on-site work
experience.
Community Service
Take action in your community and discover the difference you can make.
Dynamic Leadership
Ignite the fire of Dynamic Leadership! Try new leadership experiences and investigate
exciting topics through interactive participation in various national programs.
FACTS
(Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety)
Put the brakes on impaired driving and traffic crashes. Through peer education help your
friends arrive alive and lower the number one cause of death for youth in America.
Families First
Discover how you can strengthen family relationships through FCCLA’s national peer education
program, Families First.
Awards sponsored by NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community.
Japanese Exchange Program
Experience another culture and develop independence while living with a Japanese host family.
Sponsored by the Kikkoman Corporation.
Financial Fitness
Manage your money! Use this program to help you make, save, and spend your money wisely to
be financially fit.
Awards sponsored by Visa USA’s Practical Money Skills for Life.
Power of One
Give yourself the power to make a positive change in your families, careers, and communities,
one goal at a time.
STOP the Violence—Students Taking on Prevention
Empower youth with attitudes, skills, and resources to recognize, report, and reduce youth
violence.
Student Body
Eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices!
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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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Adviser Mentor-deadline February 1, 2013
Alumni Achievement Award-deadline December 1, 2012
Distinguished Service Award-deadline December 1, 2012
FCCLA State Adviser of the Year Award-deadline April 1, 2013
Honorary Membership-deadline December 1, 2012
Integration of Core Academics Award-deadline April 1, 2013
Lifetouch Exemplary Leader Award –deadline April 1, 2013
Master Adviser-deadline February 1, 2013
National School Administrator Award-deadline March 1, 2013
Spirit of Advising Award-Deadline February 1, 2013
STAR Events Volunteer Awards-January 15, 2013
YOUTH
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Beth Middleton Memorial Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Coleene Jossy Memorial Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Frank WH Fort Civic Engagement/Leadership Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Jossey-Bass Leadership Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Lifetouch Exemplary Student Leader Award-deadline Aptil 1, 2013
Nasco Teach and Train Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
National Technical Honor Society Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Prestige Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Wiley Publishing Inc Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Raye Virginia Allen State President’s Scholarship-deadline April 1, 2013
Scholarship information and applications can be found on the
national website at:
http://fcclainc.org/content/youth-scholarship-applications/
And on the state website at:
http://flfccla.org/index_files/Page765.htm
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS
STAR Events
(Students Taking Action with Recognition)
Earn your place in the spotlight! Use STAR Events to build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job
related skills.
National Awards: Members who participate in STAR Events at the National Leadership Conference
receive a certificate and a medal.
Deadline: Membership affiliation dues for national STAR Events participants must be sent to
national FCCLA postmarked by March 1.
Competitions include:
 Advocacy
 Applied Technology
 Career Investigation
 Chapter Service Project Display
 Chapter Service Project Manual
 Chapter Showcase Display
 Chapter Showcase Manual
 Culinary Arts
 Early Childhood
 Entrepreneurship
 Environmental Ambassador
 Fashion Construction
 Fashion Design
 Focus on Children
 Food Innovations
 Hospitality, Tourism& Recreation
 Illustrated Talk
 Interior Design
 Interpersonal Communication
 Job Interview
 Leadership
 Life Event Planning
 National Programs in Action
 Nutrition and Wellness
 Parliamentary Procedure
 Promote and Publicize FCCLA!
 Recycle and Redesign
 Teach and Train
Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl
Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl is a four-level, team competition that challenges students’
knowledge of all aspects of Family and Consumer Sciences.
 Family, Career, & Community Studies
 Early Childhood & Human Development
 Food Sciences, Dietetics, & Nutrition
 Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation
 Fashion & Housing Design
 FCCLA Knowledge
The Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl:
Watch the national website for information at :
http://fcclainc.org/content/competitive-events/
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Meetings, Conferences & Leadership Opportunities
Cluster Meetings
Travel to an FCCLA National Cluster Meeting and experience inspiring new ways to prepare for your
future. Realize your potential as you discover new ways to put FCCLA's national programs to work
for you and meet other FCCLA members from across the country. Florida FCCLA state officers have
chosen Nevada as our cluster destination but chapters are free to attend any Cluster Meeting.
STATE
Nevada
Indiana
Oklahoma
CITY
Reno
Indianapolis
Oklahoma City
DATE
November 9-11, 2012
November 16-18, 2012
November 16-18, 2012
National Leadership Meeting
Make new friends, share ideas, visit an exciting city and learn more about being a great leader!
Nashville, Tennessee
July 7-11, 2013
Leadership Development
Leadership is a primary focus of FCCLA. As students take responsibility for planning, implementing,
and evaluating chapter projects and activities, they develop the skills needed to take the lead in their
families, careers, and communities.
Introduction to Leadership
All members have leadership potential whether or not they hold formal chapter leadership positions. It often comes down to exploring abilities, taking risks, and developing a personal leadership
style. A successful chapter will recognize that it needs different kinds of leaders for different experiences and will encourage leadership diversity.
Are you a member looking for FCCLA leadership opportunities? Are you an officer looking for information to use in your state? You've come to the right place! Here you can find information on trainings and/or workshop ideas, national and state level opportunities, fundraising projects, and other
exciting new ideas.
National Opportunities
Capitol Leadership
Officer Training
Team Trainings/Networks
 National Competitive Events Network
 National Connection Team (Public Relations)
 National Membership Network
 National Program Team
 State Presidents
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FLORIDA FCCLA:
2012/13
Theme & Targets:
Theme:
FCCLA-The Best Kept Secret
Targets:
Become An Agent of Leadership
Be a Mastermind in Your Community
Solve the Code of Family Values
Uncover the Blue prints to Your Future
District Meetings
This annual meeting is the initial opportunity for student members to assemble. Members elect
district officers, elect state officer candidates, dispense with district business, and select contest
winners to advance to state competitions. Florida is comprised of ten districts.
Activity Date: November
Script Review
Prior to the State Leadership Conference. State Officers meet to write, edit and rehearse the
script. The script is a tool for officers to effectively and efficiently conduct the general sessions
at the State Leadership Conference. Script Review allows officers to build teamwork and
promote proficiency in public speaking.
Activity Date: TBD
State Leadership Conference
This Career and Technical Student Organization conducts an annual state leadership/
competitive event conference as a capstone experience for student members. This conference
includes workshops for leadership development, programs of competitive events, and election of
State Officers.
Activity Date: March 2-5, 2013
Summer Council
Summer Council provides the first official opportunity for State Officers to begin their duties.
Leadership workshops on Parliamentary Procedure and Leadership Development are included.
Activity Date: June
Winter Council
State Officers and District Advisers plan and organize the State Leadership Conference.
Activity Date: November/December
Membership Services
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Achievement and Recognition Awards
Chapter Handbook
Member Handbook
Membership Pin
Programs and other printed materials
Scholarships
Alumni Competition
To help Florida FCCLA create and build an alumni database, the State Executive Council is announcing a
Database Competition, the chapter that can gather the largest database of past members (based on
percentages) will receive recognition at state. For the Alumni Forms, visit the website. More information
will follow.
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FLORIDA FCCLA:
Contests
Members enter contests to promote fun participation in FCCLA. Contests include:
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Talent Sharing
Banner
Name Tag
T-Shirt
Program Cover
Activity Date: November & March or April
Officer Elections
The pinnacle of leadership opportunities can be achieved through service as an officer. Officers can
serve at the chapter, county, district, state or national levels. State Officers help determine policies
and procedures, plan the State Leadership Conference, and address Association business such as bylaw amendments. State Officers Include:
 Vice President of Public Relations
 President
 Vice President of Recreation
 President-Elect
 Historian
 Vice President of Junior Relations
 Vice President of Parliamentary Law
 Vice President of Careers/Alumni
 Secretary
 Vice President of Chapter Achievement
 Vice President of Finance
 Vice President of Community Service
 Vice President of Program of Work
Activity Date: November & March or April
Competitive Events
The Florida Association and Foundation of FCCLA, Inc. Competitive Events are competitive events
in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievements in team and individual projects,
leadership skills and career preparation. These events are designed to develop and enhance occupational competency.
Events include:
 Artistic Reflections
 Chapter in Action Scrapbook
 Decorative Food Centerpiece
 Fashion Construction-Coordinated Outfit
 Fashion Construction-Single Garment
 Fashion Construction-Formal Wear/Costume
 FCCLA Writes-Poetry
 FCCLA Writes-Short Story
 Storytelling
Activity Date: February & March or April
Do you take pictures of your FCCLA events?
Would you like them to be on our slideshow at state?
If so, email them to us19at flfccla@yahoo.com
2013 STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DRESS CODE POLICY
The State Leadership Conference is an excellent opportunity for members to convey to others the positive and
professional image of FCCLA. Members’ behavior in the hotels and throughout the State Leadership Conference is the
only image others in the hotel may ever have of our organization. Student conduct and dress should contribute to the
positive and professional image of FCCLA. Advisers are responsible for enforcing the dress policy with their students.
Delegates and guests not adhering to the dress policy will not be admitted into sessions.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in putting forth a positive image of FCCLA throughout the State Leadership
Conference!
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR GENERAL SESSIONS:
Females
• Red, black, or white polo or oxford shirt (long or short sleeves)
• Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no capris or shorts)
• Black or khaki skirts – no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
• Dress shoes or sandals
• Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear are NOT included
Males:
• Red, black, or white polo or oxford shirt (long or short sleeves)
• Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no shorts)
• Dress shoes
• Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear are NOT included
Exception: Culinary Arts participants are welcome to wear their Chef’s Attire during the STAR Events
Recognition Sessions.
Advisers/ Chaperones/ Guests
• Business casual
• Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear are NOT included STAR EVENTS PARTICIPANTS| SKILLED DEMONSTRATION
PARTICIPANTS
For the Evening of Entertainment or for offsite excursions: Casual Attire
All Attendees
• Casual slacks, blouse or shirt, socks and casual shoes
• Jeans, t‐shirts and athletic shoes
For Banquet:
Females and Males
• Semi‐formal – You are able to wear semi‐formal attire to the Closing General Session if you are attending the
Banquet.
• Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear and athletic shoes are NOT included in semi‐formal attire
Advisers/ Chaperones/ Guests
• Semi‐formal or business casual
• Jeans, t‐shirts, athletic wear and athletic shoes are NOT included
UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE AT FCCLA SESSIONS:
• Skin‐tight or revealing clothing
• Midriff‐baring clothing
• Extremely short skirts (shorter than 2 inches above the knee)
• Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene or promotes illegal substances
• Athletic clothing
• Swimwear
• Rubber, beach type flip flops
• Night wear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room
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2012—2013 Florida State Project:
K.I.D.S.
DONATIONS
(KIDS IN DISTRESSED SITUATIONS)
Giving Back In Brand New Ways
The idea behind K.I.D.S. is simple. One caring response to one child in the crisis
of poverty, with a donation of one new piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, a toy
or book of their own. It’s about one gift, to one child at a time that builds
hope, self‐esteem and an opportunity to succeed. Now multiply that by
hundreds of thousands... even millions... and you can see how you can help us
make a difference in the lives of children dealing with poverty everyday.
You can promote K.I.D.S. Donations by posting flyers, posting videos online,
informing the public in Florida about the charity. Start an event or fundraisers
to raise money or collect items such as clothes, shoes, school supplies, baby
products, undergarments, socks to local agencies that will ship the items to
K.I.D.S. Donations.
Since FCCLA focuses on family and community, this is a great way to give back
to families in need.
FACTS!
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90% of donations are distributed to agencies in the U.S. and the
remaining 10 % to countries abroad.
97% of ALL donations go to children and families.
This charity provides children and families with self‐esteem an
hope through the donations made.
Visit www.kidsdonations.org for more information.
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National Outreach Project
Each year Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA) establishes a National
Outreach Project with a partner organization to reach out in their communities and help work towards a
cause. National Executive Council (NEC) members and other FCCLA staff members discuss and present
ways FCCLA and another organization can work together on a National Outreach Project.
FCCLA’s National Outreach Project is a national community service activity that gives state delegations/
members the opportunity to make a united impact concerning a need that the National Executive Council
decides to address. Participation from FCCLA members is optional. When state delegations/members
choose to participate, each state/member works with their local chapters and members to fundraise and
collect items from schools and communities through service. The goal of this project is to have each
student get actively involved in making a difference by uniting together with the National Outreach
Project. FCCLA wants members to see and know first hand that even a small effort made by many can
have a huge and positive impact on others.
FCCLA started the National Outreach Project at the 1997 National Leadership Meeting in San Diego, CA
where 38 states participated in donating over 6,000 various items to shelters/agencies in San
Diego. FCCLA continued the project at the 1998 National Leadership Meeting in New Orleans, LA where
46 states donated almost 10,000 items. The focus of the project changed in 2000 to giving to a national
charity instead of collecting items to donate.
The success continues year to year and today FCCLA is still working toward donating money.
Listed below are National Outreach Projects and their total amounts raised from past years.
1996 – 1997: 6,000 items donated to various shelters/agencies in San Diego, CA
1997 – 1998: 10,000 items donated to various shelters/agencies in New Orleans, LA
1998 – 1999: 10,000 items donated to various shelters/agencies in Boston, MA
1999 – 2000: Destination Outreach: donated items to 7 various shelters/agencies in Orlando, FL
2000 – 2001: Make A Wish Foundation $12,000.00
2001 – 2002: American Red Cross & AT&T: 167,577 minutes worth of phone cards to U.S. Military
Service
2002 – 2003: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: $14,843.01
2003 – 2004: BUILD: Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development: $11,653.93
2004 – 2005: Do Something - Quarters from Kids (Tsunami Relief): $64,964.27
2005 – 2007: American Cancer Society: $652,466.85
2007 – 2009: Feed The Children: $435,277.14
2009 – 2011: Children’s Miracle Network: $508,815.25
2011 – 2016: Share Our Strength-No Kid Hungry: $37,278.58
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National Outreach Project:
2011-2016: Share Our Strength-No Kid Hungry
NATIONAL OUTREACH PROJECT
BENEFITING
SHARE OUR STRENGTH
The goal is to promote and benefit a partner organization by volunteering
and/or fundraising and donating funds while gaining FCCLA exposure to
business and industries.
More than 16 million kids in America struggle with hunger. That’s a
number that can’t be ignored but is often overlooked. Most people find it
hard to believe that anyone in the U.S. could be going hungry. We are the
world’s wealthiest nation after all.
But it is an undeniable fact. So Share Our Strength created the No Kid
Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Through No
Kid Hungry, kids are getting access to the food they need to live, learn and
play.
You can help! Visit www.NoKidHungry2.org/fccla to learn more about
childhood hunger, including statistics in your state. Then find out what you
can do with your chapter to give back. Pick a fundraising activity that you
can really get into and have fun with it. Send Share Our Strength the funds
you raise and your chapter can earn some great incentives.
Together we can end childhood hunger!
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Florida Association & Foundation of FCCLA, Inc.
P. O. Box 1806
Bushnell, Florida 33513
(352) 793-8234 - Fax (352) 568-0861
Email: flfccla@yahoo.com
Website: www.flfccla.org
Patrick T. Grady, Executive Director
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