Chapter and Personal Achievement Awards
(Ohio Outstanding Chapter, Power of One, State Degree
Evaluation Information
Power of One and State Degree will be evaluated at several sites throughout the State of Ohio.
Evaluations will be conducted at various times at each site. Evaluation information will be mailed from
the site.
Chapters may choose to attend any site(s) but must pre-register number and names of students according to
site(s). You do not need to register according to regions! Register for the most convenient site for your
chapter.
Interview Information
Each of the Chapter and Personal Achievement Awards has applications. Students are required to bring
completed applications in portfolio to an interview. A rubric is provided for the evaluation process of each
Achievement Award. Applications must be typed.
Score sheets and certificates for individuals will be available after evaluations. Formal
recognition of students will take place at the Ohio FCCLA Leadership Conference.



Ohio FCCLA Degree Program/ Ohio FCCLA State Degree forms are posted on the Web site. State
Degree has a rubric.
Power of One downloads are available at www.fcclainc.org and www.ohiofccla.com.
Power of One Five Unit Recognition Application must be typed and Power of One Project
sheets.
FCCLA Chapter and Personal Achievement Award
Registration Information Process
DUE DATE – DECEMBER 15, 2013
Outstanding Chapter, Power of One and State Degree Projects will be evaluated at several sites throughout the
State of Ohio. Evaluations will be conducted at various times at each site. Evaluation information will be mailed
from the site. ALL POWER OF ONE PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BEFORE
MARCH 1. Power of One Five Unit Recognition Application must be typed. The Power of One Project
Sheets must also be typed. Register at www.registermychapter.com/fccla/oh-cpa. Names are required to
register and you must register by December 15, 2013.
Chapters may choose to attend any site(s) but must pre-register number and names of students according
to site(s). You do not need to register according to regions! Register for the most convenient site for your chapter.
All are sent to: Chapter and Personal Achievement Awards, Ohio FCCLA, 25 South Front Street, MS#611,
Columbus, OH 43215. Regional Coordinators will not accept applications!
Score sheets and certificates for individuals will be available after evaluations. Formal recognition of students
will take place at the Ohio FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Outstanding Chapter is a chapter award and
only recognizes chapters not individuals.
Power of One is $15.00 per participant.
State Degree is $15.00 per participant
Outstanding Chapter is $20 per chapter registration fee plus at least $30 State Financial Project Ohio FCCLA
Endowment Contribution for Bronze Level.
In order to receive the Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award (any level – Bronze, Silver or Gold) chapters
must contribute to Ohio FCCLA Endowment. (Send directly to Marlene Jones using Ohio FCCLA Endowment
Form)
Late Fee is $10 per participant from December 16- January 15. No entries after January 15, 2014.
Changes in names may be made before February 1, 2014 by emailing Cheryl Hamblin at
cheryl.hamblin@education.ohio.gov.
No name changes after February 1, 2014. VERY IMPORTANT!
NO Refunds!
Registration is online only
Check location that you attend the Chapter and Personal Achievement Evaluation:
Please
check
Site
Date
Time
Contact
Fayetteville High School
TBA
3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Martha Boggs
C-TEC
March 1
9:00 a.m.- 12 noon
Nancy Vannest
Butler Tech
March 1
9 am – 12 noon
Becky Berling and Amanda
Tannreuther
Springfield Clark
March 1
9 am – 1:00 pm
Lois Stoll
Four County Career Center
February 22
9:00-12:00 noon
Van Wert High School
March 1
9:00- 12 noon
Rita Schuette and Helen
Phillips
Joyce Larimore
Akron East Community Learning
Center
March 1
9:00- 12 noon
Gloria Harms
Miami Valley
February 21
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Ann Patton
Region 2
TBA
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m
TBA
Upper Valley JVS
March 1
4 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Mary Kay Miller
Registration
Power of One
State Degree
Outstanding Chapter
Late Fees
(December 16-January 15)
per participant additional
$15.00
$15.00
$20.00
$10.00
Register at www.registermychapter.com/fccla/oh-cpa
NO REFUNDS!
Ohio FCCLA Endowment
Donation Form
Please Print or Type.
Chapter Name:
Chapter Number:
School Name:
School Address:
Adviser Name:
Adviser Email:
Amount Donated:
Send this form and your chapter’s Ohio FCCLA Endowment donation to:
Ohio FCCLA Endowment
c/o Marlene Jones
P.O. Box 114
Liberty Center, OH 43532
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION
TO THE VISION OF THE OHIO FCCLA
ENDOWMENT!
Power of One helps students find and use their personal power. Members set their own goals, work to achieve
them, and enjoy the results. The skills members learn in Power of One help them now and in the future in
school, with friends and family, in their future at college, and on the job.
Have you ever thought about a special goal? Maybe you would like to develop better study habits, cope with a
physical challenge, get along with a sibling, improve job skills, become a leader – or any other personal goal.
Power of One is for you! You select the goals most important to you, and then create a plan of action to meet
them. Give yourself the power to make a positive change in your families, careers, and communities, one goal
at a time.
Power of One Units
Power of One gives youth the POWER to fulfill their dreams by creating self-directed projects that focus on—
 A Better You — Improve personal traits
 Family Ties — Get along better with family members
 Working on Working — Explore work options, prepare for a career, or sharpen skills useful in business
 Take the Lead — Develop leadership qualities
 Speak Out for FCCLA — Tell others about positive experiences in FCCLA
Awards
FCCLA offers national recognition to members who complete all five (5) FCCLA Power of One units. This
honor includes special recognition on the FCCLA web- site, certificate, and at the National Leadership
Conference. To gain recognition for your Power of One accomplishments, send the Five (5) Unit Recognition
Application to your state adviser (by the state deadline).To gain recognition for Power of One
accomplishments, send the Five (5) Unit Recognition Application to your state adviser (by the state deadline).
Deadline: A list of Power of One applicants is due electronically to FCCLA national headquarters from state
advisers by April 1.
POWER of One Guidelines
Members who complete five units of Power of One may receive both state and national recognition. Members
must have the five units completed by March 1 and attend an interview at a Culminating and Service Learning
Project Evaluation site with completed notebook. Current forms must be used for Power of One. The Five
Unit Recognition Application must be the current form and be typed.
POWER OF ONE CHECKLIST:
1. Register for the Power of One event by December 15 online Chapter and Personal Achievement
Awards.
2. A notebook/scrapbook (your choice) needs to be prepared to take to the evaluation meeting for your
interview. The notebook contains all the vital information and MUST be brought to your interview or
you will not be eligible to receive the POWER of ONE. Your POWER OF ONE CANNOT be granted
without this notebook! The notebook will contain in the following order:
Section 1 APPLICATIONS (This section will be left at the rally. You might like to bring a copy to
give to the Power of One Chairperson if you wish to keep your notebook in tact.)
Item 1 - Completed Five Unit Recognition Application . (Must be typed)
Item 2 - Completed Five Unit Recognition Application (same as item 1 - we need a second copy).
Item 3 - Chapter Affiliation form with Chapter membership list attached and member’s name
highlighted.
All Power of One Project Sheets are downloadable from National FCCLA and www.ohiofccla.com.
Students can type directly on forms. It is strongly recommended to have everything typed but Five
Unit Recognition Application must be typed.
Section 2 - A BETTER YOU
Item 1 - A Better You Project Sheet – Please type if possible.
Item 2 - Letter of recommendation
Item 3 - Resource page, including people, publications and community agencies that can help with
the project.
Item 4 - Any support materials, pictures, etc. you’d like for the reviewer to see. (Optional but
recommended)
Section 3 - FAMILY TIES- Please type if possible.
Item 1 - Family Ties Project Sheet
Item 2 - Letter of recommendation
Item 3 - Resource page, including people, publications and community agencies that can help with
the project.
Item 4 - Any support materials, pictures, etc. you’d like for the reviewer to see. (Optional but
recommended)
Section 4 - WORKING ON WORKING- Please type if possible.
Item 1 - Working on Working Project Sheet
Item 2 - Letter of recommendation
Item 3 - Resource page, including people, publications and community agencies that can help with
the project.
Item 4 - Any support materials, pictures, etc. you’d like for the reviewer to see. (Optional but
recommended)
Section 5 - TAKE THE LEAD- Please type if possible.
Item 1 - Take the Lead Project Sheet
Item 2 - Letter of recommendation
Item 3 - Resource page, including people, publications and community agencies that can help with
the project.
Item 4 - Any support materials, pictures, etc. you’d like for the Reviewer to see. (Optional but
recommended)
Section 6 - SPEAK OUT FOR FCCLA- Please type if possible.
Item 1 - Speak Out for FCCLA Project Sheet
Item 2 - Letter of recommendation
Item 3 - Resource page, including people, publications and community agencies that can help with
the project.
Item 4 - Any support materials, pictures, etc. you’d like for the Reviewer to see. (Optional but
recommended)
3. Be prepared for your interview. The following questions will be helpful in your preparation:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Why did you develop each goal? (Know the FCCLA Planning Process)
Explain how you planned at least one of your 5 units.
If you could change anything about one of your projects, what would it be?
How will you use what you have learned?
Five Unit Recognition
Application
Use this form to apply for state and national recognition when you have completed all five Power of One Units.
Please print or type all information. Send completed form to your STATE ADVISER by your state’s deadline.
Attach a copy of the chapter affiliation form to verify membership.
National dues must be postmarked by March 1 for students to qualify for national recognition.
State Advisers: Send a list of members who have earned national recognition electronically to National
Headquarters no later than April 1. Visit www.fcclainc.org/content/power-of-one/ for correct recognition
template. Names submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Participant Information
Member Name:
Adviser Name:
School Name:
School Address:
City:
School Phone:
Current Grade in School:
State:
Zip:
Fax:
Email:
A Better You
Project Title:
Description & Accomplishments:
Date Approved:
Family Ties
Project Title:
Description & Accomplishments:
© Family, Career and Community Leaders of America | www.fcclainc.org
Date Approved:
Reproducible
Five Unit Recognition
Application
Working on Working
Project Title:
Description & Accomplishments:
Date Approved:
Take the Lead
Project Title:
Description & Accomplishments:
Date Approved:
Speak Out for FCCLA
Project Title:
Description & Accomplishments:
Date Approved:
I certify the above student has met the national membership requirements and has completed all five
Power of One units.
Chapter Adviser Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ______________
© Family, Career and Community Leaders of America | www.fcclainc.org
Reproducible
Project
Sheet
Name
Project
Date
Identify a concern
Ask yourself—
 Which project ideas deal with concerns that are most important to me?
 Which could lead to an in-depth project?
 Which can be finished in the time available?
My top concern is:
Set a goal
Here’s what I hope to accomplish:
By , I will improve
[date]
[habit/activity/personal trait to be improved]
by
[information to be learned, activity to be completed, or number to be reached]
Form a plan
Here’s my plan:
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
How:
Resources: Attach a separate sheet listing people, publications, and community agencies that
can help you with your project.
Proposed Project Checklist
Share this checklist with your adviser and/or evaluation team before starting your project.
Is the goal realistic for the available time?
Is it an in-depth project?
Is the project related to the unit topic?
Is the member assuming full responsibility for the project?
Is the project plan complete and clearly stated?
Will the project be the work of one individual?
Are the planned activities meaningful and significant to the project?
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
Answers to all questions should be “yes” for member to proceed.
Revisions suggested:
Advisor Signature _______________________________
Date __________________________________
Act
Here’s what I accomplished:
Follow up
Here’s what I learned:
What were the most successful parts of your project?
What would you change if you repeated the project?
Follow-up checklist (to be completed by advisor and/or evaluation team)
Did the student—
Achieve the original goal?
Complete all planned activities?
Devote in-depth effort to the project?
Complete the project alone?
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
no
Answers to all questions must be “yes” for approval of project.
Advisor Signature _______________________________
Date __________________________________
POWER OF ONE
Interview Checklist
Name
Adviser
Chapter
School
Have you previously completed and received the Power of One Award? Yes __
Criteria
1. Section 1 complete:
1 copy of Five Unit Recognition
Application typed
1 copy of Affiliation form with name
highlighted

_____ No __
_____
Comments
2. Pages complete for each unit (Sections 2-6)
3. Letter of recommendation for each unit
4. Resource page for each unit
5. Goals were set (FCCLA Planning Process)
6. Explanation of how the units were completed
General Questions:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Why did you develop each goal? (Know the FCCLA Planning Process)
Explain how you planned at least one of your five units.
If you could change anything about one of your projects, what would it be?
How have you grown from doing these projects?
How will you use what you have learned?
________________________________
Signature of Reviewer
Power of One Check Sheet
Listed below are those items, which need to be included or addressed in your Power of One Project.
Register for Power of One by December 15
Two copies of the Five Unit Recognition Application typed completed and signed by Adviser to be given to the judges
Two copies of your chapter affiliation form to be given to the judges
Two copies of your FCCLA chapter roster with your name highlighted to be given to the judges
Planning Process Steps
A Better You divider
A Better You Project Sheet completed
A Better You Proposed Project Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
A Better You Follow-up Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
A Better You Resource Page (people, publication and community agencies)
A Better You Letter of recommendation
Family Ties divider
Family Ties Project Sheet completed
Family Ties Proposed Project Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Family Ties Follow-up Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Family Ties Resource Page (people, publication and community agencies)
Family Ties Letter of recommendation
Working on Working divider
Working on Working Project Sheet completed
Working on Working Proposed Project Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Working on Working Follow-up Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Working on Working Resource Page (people, publication and community agencies)
Working on Working Letter of recommendation
Take the Lead divider
Take the Lead Project Sheet completed
Take the Lead Proposed Project Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Take the Lead Follow-up Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Take the Lead Resource Page (people, publication and community agencies)
Take the Lead Letter of recommendation
Speak Out for FCCLA divider
Speak Out for FCCLA Project Sheet completed
Speak Out for FCCLA Proposed Project Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Speak Out for FCCLA Follow-up Checklist completed and signed by Adviser
Speak Out for FCCLA Resource Page (people, publication and community agencies)
Speak Out for FCCLA Letter of recommendation
Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award
Purposes:
To plan and carry out a comprehensive program of work for FCCLA integrating core academics, content standards, co-curricular
service learning and performance-based assessments to support Family and Consumer Sciences education and FCCLA.
Levels:
There will be three different levels of completion. All levels will have different completion requirements for
each criteria category. The requirements for each level are described in the criteria section. The three levels will
be known as Gold, Silver, and Bronze. In order to achieve a Gold level- all criteria must be achieved at Gold
level. In order to achieve a Silver level- all criteria must be achieved at Gold or Silver levels. In order to
achieve a Bronze level- all criteria must be achieved at either Gold, Silver or Bronze levels.
Rules:
1.
Chapters must complete on-line registration by December 15th at www.registermychapter/fccla/oh-cpa
a. Complete Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award registration on Chapter and Personal
Achievement Award Registration Form ($20 fee)
b. Copy of official state and national affiliation form
c. Send your required Ohio FCCLA Endowment contribution ($30) and form to Marlene Jones,
Ohio FCCLA Endowment, PO Box 114, Liberty Center, OH 43532
2. At the Chapter and Personal Achievement Awards Evaluation a team consisting of three to five
members, must present the minimum requirements for their level of completion in each of the Ohio
FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award criteria. The team will have up to 15 minutes for their presentation
using any resources or visual aids (i.e., slides, PowerPoint, posters, skits) necessary to convey to the
interviewers the criteria as met by the chapter.
3. Each activity may only be used once in order to count toward the minimum activities for the Ohio
FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award. Visual proof for each activity should be presented in some way
(i.e., name tags, pictures, programs, purchase orders).
Scoring
Chapters will receive the Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award based on completion. If a chapter
completes the requirements at their level (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) they will then receive the award and will
receive recognition at State Conference.
Criteria-
Time- March 1 to March 1
FCCLA Planning Process
 Goal for Gold:
o Description of each step of the FCCLA Planning Process and show how your chapter
implemented the FCCLA Planning Process
 Goal for Silver:
o Describe each step of the FCCLA Planning Process
 Goal for Bronze:
o Tell what the steps of the FCCLA Planning Process are.
1. Membership Recruitment
 Goal for Gold:
o Complete three membership recruitment strategies.
Or
Show proof of 100% Affiliation of FCS students
 Goal for Silver:
o Complete two membership recruitment strategies.
 Goal for Bronze:
o Complete one membership recruitment strategy.
(Examples: Flyers, Announcements, Meetings, Bulletin Boards, etc.)
2. Leadership Meetings/Activities Above the Local Level:
 Goal for Gold:
o Attend three meetings and/or activities above the local level. One of the
meetings/activities must be at the State level.
 Goal for Silver:
o Attend two meetings and/or activities above the local level. One of the
meetings/activities must be at the State level.
 Goal for Bronze:
o Attend one meeting and/or activity above the local level.
(Examples: District meetings, State Fall Leadership Camps, National Cluster Meeting, National
Leadership Conference, etc.)
3. Involvement with State Projects integrating core academics and standards:
 Goal for Gold:
o Complete three activities that involve at least one or more state projects.
 Goal for Silver:
o Complete two activities that involve at least one or more state projects.
 Goal for Bronze:
o Complete one activity that involves one state project.
4. Involvement with National Programs or National Outreach Project integrating core academics
and standards:
 Goal for Gold:
o Complete three activities that involve at least one or more National FCCLA Programs
 Goal for Silver:
o Complete two activities that involve at least one or more National FCCLA Programs
 Goal for Bronze:
Complete a one activity that involves one National FCCLA Program
5. Promoting/Publicizing FCCLA
 Goal for Gold:
o Promote FCCLA to the community in three separate ways using the state theme in at
least one of the promotions
 Goal for Silver:
o Promote FCCLA to the community in two separate ways using the state theme in at
least one of the promotions
 Goal for Bronze:
o Promote FCCLA to the community in one way.
(Examples: Newspaper articles, store window display, Web page, school newsletter,
homecoming/community parade/booth, county fair, Relay for Life, etc.)
6. Presentation
 Goal for All Levels:
o A presentation will be made describing the chapter’s completion of criteria for the level
in which the chapter is competing.
Procedures:
1. Use resources available from national and state associations
2. National catalog of publications
3. State FCCLA packets of materials
4. Use National FCCLA Chapter Handbook
5. Complete all of the criteria listed under Rule #1 by the December 15th deadline.
6. Prepare three copies of a brief outline of the presentation. Teams without the outlines will be automatically
disqualified. Teams must include an affiliation form with highlighted names of Ohio Outstanding FCCLA
Chapter Award presenters to be given to the judges.
7. Outline must include projected level of completion (Gold, Silver, or Bronze)..
8. Register at the evaluation meeting and locate the assigned room and time.
9. Report to the assigned room five minutes prior to the presentation.
10. Participants should introduce themselves and state the name of their chapter to the judges.
11. Each chapter receiving the Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award should send all team members to
State Conference to receive their awards.
12. The chapter is required to bring all necessary audio-visual equipment for their presentation if such
equipment is needed.
Ohio Outstanding FCCLA Chapter Award Criteria Rating Sheet
CTPD
Region
Chapter
Chapter ID#
School
Address
Street
Phone (
City
Zipcode
)
Criteria
Planning Process
Membership Recruitment
Leadership
Meetings/Activities above the
local level
Gold Rating 21
Gold
Level - 3
Stated, described
and implementation
shown
3 recruitment
strategies or 100%
affiliation
3 meetings or
activities above
local level at least
one must be a state
activity
Involvement with State
Projects
3 activities using
one or more state
projects
Involvement with National
Programs or National
Outreach Project
3 activities using
one or more
national programs
Promoting/Publicizing
FCCLA
3 promotions using
state theme in at
least one
Endowment Contribution
Proof of $100 and
above donation
Silver 15 - 20
Silver
Level – 2
Stated and
described
Bronze Level - 1
2 recruitment
strategies used
1 recruitment
strategy used
2 meetings or
activities above
local level at
least one must
be a state
activity
2 activities
using one or
more state
projects
2 activities
using one or
more national
programs
2 promotions
using state
theme in at least
one
Proof of $51 $100 donation
1 meeting or
activity above
local level must
be a state
activity
Score
Stated only
1 activity using
one state project
1 activity using
a national
program
1 promotion
Proof of $30 $50 donation
Total
Bronze 7 – 14
State Theme - FCCLA: Celebrate Leadership
State Projects – POWER, HELP, FREEDOM, Ohio FCCLA Cancer Campaign, FCCLA: RESPECT
National Programs - FACTS, Career Connection, Families First, Financial Fitness, Student Body, STOP the Violence, Community
Service, STAR Events, Power of One, Leaders at Work, Dynamic Leadership, Japanese Exchange and National Outreach Project –
Feed the Children)
Outreach Projects – National- Share Our Strength- No Kid Hungry by 2015 and Autism speaks.
State- is Honor Flight
*Required for all levels of achievement
Sample Outline:
Anywhere FCCLA
Anywhere, Ohio
Gold Level
1.
Planning Process- Page with symbols and how chapter uses it
2.
Membership Recruitment-
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
a.
Flyers
b.
P.A. Morning Announcements
c.
Bulletin Board
Leadership Meetings/ Activities Above the Local Levela.
Fall Leadership Camp
b.
District Meeting
c.
State Leadership Conference
Involvement with State Projects
a.
Completed HELP project- work at soup kitchen
b.
Completed HELP project-Can Food Drive
c.
Completed POWER project- weekly recycling in the school
Involvement with National Programs and National Outreach Project
a.
Completed a FACTS Project-Promoted ATV Safety
b.
Completed a Student Body project- Ohio FCCLA on the Move
c.
Completed STAR Event(s) (but did not use Regional Rally as a meeting) or Power of One
Promoting/Publicizing FCCLA
a.
Red and White Day during National FCCLA Week
b.
News article in local paper
c.
Fair booth promoting FCCLA to community by the use of the State Theme
Presentation
Ohio FCCLA DEGREES
Revised October 2012
Ohio FCCLA is a dynamic and effective student organization that helps young men and women
leaders, and addresses important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and
Consumer Sciences education.
The Degrees of Achievement program is designed to promote individual growth. Degrees can be
obtained on two levels: chapter and state. Upon completion of the Chapter Degree, members may
apply for their State Degree. Members must be juniors or seniors in high school.
OHIO FCCLA DEGREES OF ACHIEVEMENT
STATE & CHAPTER DEGREE
Earning a degree is a goal an ambitious FCCLA member may work toward from the beginning of the first year in Family and
Consumer Sciences.
The degree program should help a member grow as an individual who can assume responsibilities in the home, chapter, school, job
and community. It should be considered an achievement to look back upon with a feeling of accomplishment and pride. It should
also be an experience of awareness, understanding and change.
FCCLA DEGREES OF
ACHIEVEMENT
DEGREE
WHERE GIVEN
CHAPTER
Locally or at District
Meeting
After completing one semester of Family and Consumer Sciences instruction.
Requirements must be completed by June 1, if member plans to work for State Degree.
STATE
State Conference
After completing Chapter . Degree or State Power of One
Presented by candidate at interview on scheduled day in your region.
The Ohio Association of FCCLA determines the minimum standards for each degree. These standards cannot be change by any local
chapter. Each candidate for each degree must meet all of the standards for the particular degree involved before becoming eligible to
receive it.
LOCAL
CHAPTERS DEGREES OF
ACHIEVEMENT
1. Granting of Degrees
A. Local chapters may grant the Chapter Degree to those members who fulfill the standards.
B. The local chapter is responsible for keeping the required records in the chapter file of all degrees
granted.
C. The State Degree is granted by the state association at the annual state meeting to those members of
local chapters who have completed the specific requirements for this degree and are declared eligible.
The recipients must previously have held the Chapter Degree for the specified length of time.
2. Use of Record Forms
A. Local chapters are expected to secure proper forms for candidates for a degree. The forms given in this
manual are to be used by all Ohio FCCLA chapters.
B. To receive the Chapter and State Degree each member must meet at least the minimum standards listed.
3. Chapter Degree Recognition
A. It is recommended that local chapters give recognition to those members who have achieved degrees. A
ceremony for granting degrees may be used and such a service might be open to the public.
B. Only those chapters which are currently affiliated with the national FCCLA and state FCCLA
organizations may award degrees.
4. Making degrees an integral part of FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences department progress.
A. Incorporate purposes of FCCLA in Family and Consumer Sciences department goals for the year.
B. Action Projects for Work and Family Life members may help meet standards for the degrees. Members
should plan an experience with this in mind and not pick out a completed project to be used.
C. Integrate activities in class with activities needed to meet a standard for degrees.
The OHIO FCCLA
CHAPTER DEGREE
The following pages list the eligibility and qualifications for the Chapter Degree. Members should
read these pages carefully before starting to work on the degree.
Record all information about the degree on the forms provided. Chapter members may prepare an
exact duplicate of the forms for their use toward this degree.
Chapter Advisers should keep the completed forms on file so they may be used if members apply for
the FCCLA State Degree.
APPLICATION FOR
THE CHAPTER
DEGREE
NAME
CHAPTER
SCHOOL
DEGREE GRANTED
__
__________________ ________________
_________________________
Month
Day
Year
DEGREE APPROVED
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
CHAPTER ADVISER
ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY MAY 1ST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
APPLYING FOR THE CHAPTER DEGREE.
OHIO ASSOCIATION
OF FCCLA
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT RECORD FOR THE CHAPTER DEGREE
Name of Student
Name of Chapter
Date Enrolled in Class
Date Requirements Were Completed
Evaluators Signature _______________________________________________________________
ELIGIBILITY (to be checked by candidate)
I.
II.
III.
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Is an active member and affiliated with the state FCCLA and national FCCLA
organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS (to be checked by evaluator)
I.
YES
Has satisfactorily completed one semester of Family and Consumer Sciences
education (Work and Family or occupational) at any level.
Is passing in all subjects.
Understands the Ohio FCCLA and national FCCLA organization.
A. Knows the structure of local, district, regional, state and
national levels.
B. Understands the local constitution
C. Can interpret the organization to others
D. Takes part in activities
II.
Shows growth as an individual, a member of a home, chapter, community, school,
or job.
A. Shows individual growth
B. Shows involvement in the home
C. Shows involvement as a chapter member
D. Shows involvement in school or job related activities
E. Shows involvement in community activities
III.
Shows how the work done toward this degree carries out the purposes of the
national organization.
A. Choose at least five purposes and give a specific example ............
under each purpose listed. (Activities must be ones listed
on this degree application.)
QUALIFICATION II - Supplemental Form
A. Growing as an individual. (Show evidence of your individual involvement and
awareness.)
My personal goal:
How I accomplished my goal:
Why it is important to me:
_______________________________
Signed by Adviser when completed
__
_____________________________
Date
B. Contributing to my family or home.
What I did for my family or home:
How I accomplished it:
Why it is important to my family and me:
__________________________________
Signed by family member when completed
______________________________
Date
C. Involvement as a chapter member. (Must have three.)
Date
Describe Activity
What are the benefits of this activity?
1.
_______________________________
Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed
__________________________________
Date
2.
_______________________________
Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed
________________________________________
Date
3.
___________________________________
Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed
___________________________________
Date
D. Involvement as a school member or in job related activities.
(Must have two.)
Date
Describe Activity
What are the benefits of this activity?
1.
____________________________________
Signed by person in charge when completed
____________________________________
Date
2.
___________________________
Signed by person in charge when completed
___________________________________
Date
E. Involvement as a member of a community.
Date
Describe Activity
(Must have two.)
What are the benefits of this activity?
1.
____________________________________
Signed by person in charge when completed
____________________________________
Date
2.
____________________________________
Signed by person in charge when completed
____________________________________
Date
QUALIFICATION III - Supplemental Form
Show how the work accomplished in Qualification II, A, B, C, D, and E, carried out the purposes of the
FCCLA organization.
Gives examples from your activities for this degree that show how you have helped fulfill
at least five of the eight national organization purposes.
PURPOSE
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, Family and
Consumer Sciences careers and
related occupations.
QUALIFICATION II
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES
APPLICATION FOR
THE STATE
DEGREE
NAME
CHAPTER
SCHOOL
DEGREE GRANTED
Month
Day
Year
DEGREE APPROVED
CHAPTER ADVISER
PRINCIPAL OR SCHOOL EXECUTIVE HEAD
Principal Signature ____________________________________________
EVALUATION SHEET USED BY INTERVIEWERS
Name
TO BE FILLED OUT BY INTERVIEWERS
Accepted by ______________________________________
Address
........................................................................................................................
Names
School
Rejected by ______________________________________
Chapter
........................................................................................................................
Names
County
Reasons: ________________________________________ Adviser
______________________________________
______________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
ELIGIBILITY:
I.
Chapter Degree/Power of One
Date(s) Completed
II. Affiliated Chapter
Occupational grade average
IV. Number of semesters in Family and
Consumer Sciences
V.
III. Membership Years in FCCLA
VI.
Work and Family Life or
Class - Jr. Sr. (Check One)
TO BE FILLED OUT BY INTERVIEWERS
Goal I.
Gaining a better understanding of FCCLA
Goal II.
Growing A. Individual __________________________________________________
B. Home Member ______________________________________________
C. Chapter Member _____________________________________________
D. School and/or Work Related Activities ____________________________
E. Community _________________________________________________
Goal III.
Comments:
F. Explaining FCCLA __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
SUMMARY SHEET OF REQUIREMENTS
FULFILLED FOR STATE DEGREE
Applicant
Adviser
School
Address
Completed Chapter Degree
Date
Activities
Date*
Name of Person Making
Recommendation
GOAL I. Understanding FCCLA
A. Activities with Ohio FCCLA and/or National FCCLA
1.
2.
GOAL II. Growing as:
A. An individual
1.
2.
B. A member of a home
1.
2.
C. A member of a chapter
1.
2.
D. A member of a school and/or work related activity
1.
2.
E. A member of a community
1.
2.
F. Explaining FCCLA to others
1.
2.
*Activity must take place after the completion of Chapter Degree
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GOAL
I.
Gaining a better understanding of the FCCLA organization.
1.
You must assume active responsibility in FCCLA activities at the district, regional, state level and/or at the national
FCCLA level.
2.
You must include two activities.
3.
You must have a written recommendation from a representative of each activity.
Activity
Date
Describe how this helped me understand the
FCCLA organization
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GOAL I - A.
Gaining a Better Understanding of the FCCLA Organization.
One recommendation is required for each activity. All sheets inserted should
be 8-1/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of
another size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. The official title of the
person who wrote the recommendation must be given.
NAME:
GOAL
II.
Growing as an individual, a member of the home, a member of a chapter, a member of school and/or work related
activities, and a member of the community.
A.
Show evidence of growth as an individual:
1. You must plan and carry out two goals.
2. You must submit one supplementary sheet for each goal.
3. You must have a written recommendation for each goal.
Personal goals chosen
Date
Started
Why this goal was chosen
*Attach a supplementary sheet and recommendation for each goal chosen.
NAME:
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET GOAL II – A
Personal Goal #1
A.
Show evidence of growth as an individual.
Personal Goal Chosen:
1. List the steps taken to reach the goal.
2. Describe how working on this goal helped me grow as an individual.
NAME:
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET GOAL II – A
Personal Goal #2
A.
Show evidence of growth as an individual.
Personal Goal Chosen:
1. List the steps taken to reach the goal.
2. Describe how working on this goal helped me grow as an individual.
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GOAL II - A.
Growing as an Individual.
One recommendation is required for each activity. Please insert the
recommendations for Goal II - A activities. All sheets inserted should be 81/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of another
size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. The official title of the person who
wrote the recommendation must be given.
NAME:
GOAL
II.
Growing as an individual, a member of the home, a member of a chapter, a member of school and/or work related
activities, and a member of the community.
B.
Show evidence of growth as a home member:
1. You must assume responsibility for worthwhile home activities for a period long enough to show definite
improvement.
2.
You must submit one supplementary sheet for each goal.
3.
You must choose two home activities.
4.
You must have a written recommendation for each goal. These must be written by a family member.
Home responsibility and
dates
List the skills
Describe how this benefited your
family
*Attach a supplementary sheet and recommendation for each goal chosen.
NAME:
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET GOAL II – B
Personal Goal #1
A.
Show evidence of growth as a home member.
Personal Goal Chosen:
1. List the steps taken to reach the goal.
2. Describe how working on this goal helped me grow as a home
member.
NAME:
SUPPLEMENTARY SHEET GOAL II – B
Personal Goal #2
A.
Show evidence of growth as a home member.
Personal Goal Chosen:
1. List the steps taken to reach the goal.
2. Describe how working on this goal helped me grow as a home
member.
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GOAL II - B.
Growing as a Home Member.
One recommendation is required for each activity. Please insert the
recommendations for Goal II - B activities. All sheets inserted should be 81/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of another
size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. These recommendations should be
written by a family member who has observed your participation in these
activities. Their relationship to you must be listed under their signature.
NAME:
GOAL
II.
Growing as an individual, a member of the home, a member of a chapter, a member of school and/or work related
activities, and a member of the community.
C.
Show evidence of growth as a chapter member:
1. You must demonstrate leadership abilities in chapter activities.
2.
You must choose two chapter activities.
3.
You must have a written recommendation for each goal. One recommendation must be from your Adviser.
Chapter Activity
Date
Started
List Responsibilities
*Attach a recommendation for each goal chosen.
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GOAL II - C.
Growing as a Chapter Member.
One recommendation is required for each activity. Please insert the
recommendations for Goal II - C activities. All sheets inserted should be 81/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of another
size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. These recommendations should be
written by persons who observed your participation in chapter activities. One
recommendation must be written by your Adviser. All recommendations must
include their official titles.
NAME:
GOAL
II.
Growing as an individual, a member of the home, a member of a chapter, a member of school and/or work related
activities, and a member of the community.
D.
Show evidence of growth through school and/or work related activities.
1. You must demonstrate leadership abilities in school and/or work related activities.
2.
You must choose two activities.
3.
You must have a written recommendation for each goal.
Activity
Date
Started
List Responsibilities
*Attach a recommendation for each goal chosen.
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GOAL II - D.
Growing through School and/or Work Related Activities.
One recommendation is required for each activity. Please insert the
recommendations for Goal II - D activities. All sheets inserted should be 81/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of another
size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. These recommendations should be
written by persons who observed your participation in school and/or work
related activities. The official title of the person making the recommendation
must be listed.
NAME:
GOAL
II.
Growing as an individual, a member of the home, a member of a chapter, a member of school and/or work related
activities, and a member of the community.
E.
Show evidence of growth as a member of a community.
1. You must participate effectively in activities which contribute to better community living.
2.
You must choose two activities.
3.
You must have a written recommendation for each goal.
Activity
Date
Started
List Responsibilities
*The recommendation for each activity follows this sheet. The official title of the person making
the recommendation must be given.
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GOAL II - E.
Growing as a Community Member.
One recommendation is required for each activity. Please insert the
recommendations for Goal II - E activities. All sheets inserted should be 81/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of another
size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. These recommendations should be
written by persons who observed your participation in community related
activities.
NAME:
GOAL
II.
Growing as an individual, a member of the home, a member of a chapter, a member of school and/or work related
activities, and a member of the community.
F.
Show evidence of growth in explaining the FCCLA organization to people unfamiliar with the organization.
1. You must explain and interpret the FCCLA organization.
2.
You must choose two activities.
3.
You must have a written recommendation for each goal.
Activity and Individuals
Reached
Date
Started
List Responsibilities
*The recommendation for each activity follows this sheet. The official title of
the person making the recommendation must be given.
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GOAL II - F.
Explaining the FCCLA organization to others.
One recommendation is required for each activity. Please insert the
recommendations for Goal II - F activities. All sheets inserted should be 81/2” x 11”. Each recommendation that has been written on paper of another
size should be mounted on 8-1/2” x 11”. These recommendations should be
written by persons who observed these activities.
III.
Show how the work which you have done toward this degree is contributing to the eight purposes of our national FCCLA
organization.
Give examples from your activities for this degree that show how you have helped fulfill
all eight of the national organization purposes. This is a summary sheet.
PURPOSE
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, Family
and Consumer Sciences
careers and related
occupations.
GOAL
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES
(Please list number and letter.)
(Please list activity and page number.)