FCCLA Chapter and Personal Achievement Award Registration
Information Process
Online Only - www.registermychapter.com/fccla/oh-cpa
DUE DATE – DECEMBER 15, 2012
Outstanding Chapter, Power of One, Leaders at Work, Dynamic Leadership 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.
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 checks 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! All registrations are
online.
Online Registrations
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Go to www.registermychapter.com/fccla/oh-cpa.
Enter user name and password (use same user name and password as in your affiliation profile).
Click the REGISTRATION button to begin registration, or to edit your existing registration.
Add participant names and events. NAMES ARE REQUIRED! They may be change names up to February 1.
If names are not entered by December 15, late fees will be charged. If not submitted by December 15 late fee
applies. You may substitute names after December 15 without charge but cannot delete names. Late fee is $10
additional per event and if past deadline February 1, it is $100 per event.
5) Click Submit button to complete registration and to receive an invoice (bill). You will not receive another
invoice or bill. POs are not payment.
Power of One is $15.00 per participant.
Leadership at Work is $15.00 per participant
Dynamic Leadership 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, 2013.
Please list names for Power of One, State Degree, Dynamic Leadership and Leaders at Work. Changes in names
may be made before February 1, 2013.
No name changes after February 1, 2013. VERY IMPORTANT!
If you have questions, email questions to Patricia.M.Guseman@education.ohio.gov.
NO Refunds!
Chapter and Personal Achievement Awards
(Ohio Outstanding Chapter, Power of One, State Degree, Dynamic Leadership,
Leaders at Work)
Evaluation Information
Power of One, State Degree, Leaders at Work, Dynamic Leadership 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.
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. Register online at www.registermychapter.com/fccla/oh-cpa.
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.
Outstanding Chapter is a chapter award and only recognizes chapters not individuals.
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Ohio FCCLA Degree Program/ Ohio FCCLA State Degree forms are posted on the Web site. State
Degree has a rubric.
Power of One and Dynamic Leadership 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.
Leaders at Work information and application are on the web site, www.fcclainc.org.
Leaders at Work Applications and Dynamic Leadership Applications are sent both to
National FCCLA and Ohio FCCLA plus Ohio FCCLA also has an additional separate application
form. Leaders at Work and Dynamic Leadership will be interviewed at Personal and Chapter
Achievement Award sites this year.
2012-2013 Personal and Chapter Achievement Sites and Dates
Site
Fayetteville High School
Date
Time
Contact
TBA
TBA
Martha Boggs
Region 7&8
TBA
9:00 – 12:00
Nancy Vannest
Butler Tech ( Butler Tech Schools Only)
TBA
TBA
Amy Claywell
Springfield-Clark CTC
March 2
9 am – 1:00 pm
Lois Stoll
Four County Career Center
February 26
TBA
Vantage Career Center
March 2
9:00- 12 noon
Rita Schuette and Helen
Phillips
Joyce Larimore
Akron
TBA
TBA
Gloria Harms
Miami Valley
February 16
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Darnice Wilkinson
Pioneer Career Center
March 2
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m
Laurie Amicone
Upper Valley JVS
TBA
4 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Supervisor
Checks are made out to Ohio FCCLA and sent to Chapter and Personal Achievement Awards,
Ohio FCCLA, 25 South Front Street, MS#611, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Checks received after
February 1, 2013 will have a $100.00 late fee added.
NO REFUNDS!
IMPORTANT!!!! No name changes after February 1, 2013.
Please register online by December 15, 2012.
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
Interview Checklist
Name _____________________________________________Adviser _______________________________________
Chapter ___________________________________________School ________________________________________
Have you previously completed and received the Power of One Award? Yes _______ No _______
Criteria
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Comments
1. Section 1 complete:
1 copy of Five Unit Recognition Application
typed
1 copy of Affiliation form with name
highlighted
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) Why did you develop each goal? (Know the FCCLA Planning Process)
b) Explain how you planned at least one of your five units.
c) If you could change anything about one of your projects, what would it be?
d) How have you grown from doing these projects?
e) 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
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) Why did you develop each goal? (Know the FCCLA Planning Process)
b) Explain how you planned at least one of your 5 units.
c) If you could change anything about one of your projects, what would it be?
d) How will you use what you have learned?
Ohio FCCLA Outstanding Chapter Award
Purposes:
To plan and carry out a comprehensive program of work for FCCLA integrating core academics, content standards, cocurricular 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 have sent registration by a postmarked date of December 15th
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 OR Regional Rally to Regional Rally if Rally falls in
February.
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.
2. 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.)
3. 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.)
4. 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.
5. Involvement with National Programs or National Outreach Project integrating core academics and
standards:
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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
6. 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.)
7. 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 15 th 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
City
Zipcode
Phone (_____)______________________
Criteria
Planning Process
Membership Recruitment
Leadership
Meetings/Activities above
the local level
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
3 promotions
using state
theme in at least
one
Proof of $101
and above
donation
Promoting/Publicizing
FCCLA
Endowment Contribution
Silver
Level – 2
Stated and
described
Bronze Level 1
Stated only
2 recruitment
strategies
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 recruitment
strategy used
1 meeting or
activity above
local level
must be a
state activity
1 activity using
one state
project
1 activity using
a national
program
1 promotion
Proof of $30 $50 donation
Total
Gold Rating 21 Silver 15 - 20
Bronze 7 – 14
State Theme - FCCLA: Celebrate Leadership
Score
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
State- Ronald McDonald House
*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 Recruitmenta. Flyers
b. P.A. Morning Announcements
c. Bulletin Board
3. Leadership Meetings/ Activities Above the Local Levela. Fall Leadership Camp
b. District Meeting
c. State Leadership Conference
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Presentation
Leaders at Work
Interview Checklist
Name ____________________________________Adviser
_______________________________________
Chapter ___________________________________School
_______________________________________
Have you previously completed and received the Leaders at Work Award? Yes _______ No _______
PORTFOLIO is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress, and
achievement for one of the six Leaders at Work areas. Students should select artifacts that demonstrate
their progress and development as leaders as a result of completing the project.
ARTIFACTS can include photos, newspaper articles, artwork, copies of letters sent or received,
certificates, copies of programs, Web sites developed—in short, and/or anything that illustrates the
student’s accomplishments.
Career Area addressed, check one:
___ Early Childhood Education, Services
___ Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation;
___ Textiles & Apparel
Education.
Criteria
Outstanding Leader Application (2 pg)
2 copies of Affiliation Form with name
highlighted
___ Food Production & Services;
___ Housing, Interiors, & Furnishing
___ Family & Consumer Sciences
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Comments
Outstanding Leader Recommendation
Forms
1 advisor
1 employer/ supervisor
Leadership Skills Checklists–
Management, Interpersonal,
Entrepreneurship, Communication
Copy of Leaders at Work Project Sheet
Include artifacts to support project
General Questions:
a) Which leadership skill to be strengthened did you choose and why?
b) Explain how you planned your project referring to the FCCLA Planning Process
c) Explain or describe your involvement with FCCLA, especially your chapter.
c) If you could change anything about your project, what would it be?
d) How have you grown as a leader from doing these projects?
e) How will you use what you have learned in your future career?
________________________________ Signature of Reviewer
DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP
Interview Checklist
Name
____________________________________Adviser
___________________________________
Chapter
___________________________________School
___________________________________
Have you previously completed and received the Dynamic Leadership Award? Yes _______ No
__________
PORTFOLIO is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress, and
achievements in one or more areas. For each of the six Essentials of Dynamic Leadership, students
should select artifacts that demonstrate their progress and development as leaders as a result of
completing the project.
ARTIFACTS can include photos, newspaper articles, artwork, copies of letters sent or received,
certificates, copies of programs, Web sites developed—in short, and/or anything that illustrates the
student’s accomplishments.
LEVEL OF PROJECT:
LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL – beginning level projects usually completed by younger
chapter members
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE LEVEL – advanced level projects usually completed by older chapter
members
Criteria
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET (1 pg)
2 copies of Affiliation Form with name
highlighted
DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO
SUMMARY SHEET (2 pgs)
Signed by Adviser
2 copies
CHARACTER FOR LEADERS
REPORT FORM WITH ARTIFACTS
PROBLEM SOLVING FOR LEADERS
REPORT FORM WITH ARTIFACTS
RELATIONSHIPS FOR LEADERS
REPORT FORM WITH ARTIFACTS
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT FOR LEADERS
REPORT FORM WITH ARTIFACTS
TEAM BUILDING FOR LEADERS
REPORT FORM WITH ARTIFACTS
PEER EDUCATION FOR LEADERS
REPORT FORM WITH ARTIFACTS
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Comments
General Questions:
a) Why did you develop each goal? (know the FCCLA Planning Process)
b) Explain how you planned at least one of your six units.
c) If you could change anything about one of your projects, what would it be?
d) How have you grown as a leader from doing these projects?
e) How will you use what you have learned?
________________________________ Signature of Reviewer
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
State Conference
After completing Chapter
Degree or State Power of One
Presented by candidate at interview on scheduled day in your region.
Degree.
STATE
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 ON 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.
Has satisfactorily completed one semester of Family and Consumer
Sciences education (Work and Family or occupational) at any level.
II.
Is passing in all subjects.
III.
Is an active member and affiliated with the state FCCLA and national
FCCLA organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS (to be checked by evaluator)
I.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
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
awareness.)
and
My personal goal:
How I accomplished my goal:
Why it is important to me:
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Signed by Adviser when completed
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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:
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Signed by family member when completed
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Date
C. Involvement as a chapter member. (Must have three.)
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Describe Activity
What are the benefits of this activity?
1.
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Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed
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Date
2.
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Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed
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Date
3.
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Signed by Officer or Chairperson when completed
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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.
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Signed by person in charge when
completed
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Date
2.
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Signed by person in charge when completed
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Date
E. Involvement as a member of a community.
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Describe Activity
(Must have two.)
What are the benefits of this activity?
1.
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Signed by person in charge when completed
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Date
2.
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Signed by person in charge when completed
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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