O f f i c i a l P r o g r a m

MARCH 22-24, 2015ATHENS, GEORGIA

Region 1BartowCatoosaChattoogaCobbDade FloydGordonMurrayPauldingPolkWalker

Region 2BarrowCherokeeDawsonFanninForsythGilmerGwinnettHallLumpkinPickensUnionWalton

Region 3BanksClarkeElbertFranklinHabershamHartJacksonMadisonOconeeOglethorpeRabunStephensTownsWhite

Region 4CarrollClaytonCowetaDouglasFayetteFultonHaralsonHarrisHeardMeriwetherPikeSpauldingTalbotTroupUpson

Region 5ButtsDekalbHenryLamarMonroeRockdale

Region 6BaldwinBurkeColumbiaGlascockGreeneHancockJasper

JohnsonJonesLincoln

MorganNewtonPutnamRichmondTaliferoTwiggsWarrenWashingtonWilkesWilkinson

Region 7BakerBibbCalhounChattahoocheeClayCrawfordCrispDecaturDoolyDoughertyEarlyGradyHoustonLeeMaconMarionMitchellMuscogeePeachQuitmanRandolphSchleySeminoleStewartSumterTaylorTerrellWebsterWorth

Region 8AtkinsonBen HillBerrienBleckleyBrooksClinch

ColquittCookDodgeEcholsIrwin

LanierLaurensLowndesMontgomeryPulaskiTelfairThomasTiftTreutlenTurnerWareWheelerWilcox

Region 9ApplingBaconBrantleyBryanBullochCamdenCandlerCharltonChatham

EmanuelEvansGlynnJenkinsLibertyLongMcIntoshPierceScrevenTattnallTombsWayne

GET READY!2015 National Leadership Conference

July 5-9, 2015, Washington, D.C.www.fcclainc.org for more information!

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On behalf of the State Executive Council

and State Sta� it is my pleasure to

welcome you to the 2015 FCCLA State

Leadership Meeting in Athens, Georgia!

I hope you all have your swim attire

packed and your snorkels ready as we

enter the Seas of Exploration in search of

the true meaning of FCCLA and the great

leaders involved. I cannot wait to see all

of our members in Classic City, USA! Grab

your sunblock and let’s explore greatness.

All aboard the LEADERship!”

Sincerely,

John Michael LeuerState President

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2015 Honorary MembersMs. Carol Ayers, Screven County

Mr. Mark Morgan, Berrien CountyMs. Vickie Rundbaken, Hall County

Mr. Eugene Washington, FFA-FCCLA Center

2015 Master AdvisersMs. Kelli Green, Bleckley County

Ms. Amanda Hayes, Houston CountyMs. Leigh Johnson, Berrien CountyMs. Mary McGovern, Hall CountyMs. Megan Scott, Marion CountyMs. Linsey Shockley, Tift County

2015 Adviser Mentor Ms. Christine May�eld, DeKalb County

2014-2015 STATE OFFICER TEAM

2014-2015 REGION OFFICER TEAM

Back Row: DeAisha Brown, Bethany Grant, Nikolas Baranco, John Michael Leuer, Regan Merrill, Stephanie Diggs

Front Row: Kayla Shelnutt, Shivani Dhir, Ashley Weisenborn, David Je�erson, Sharelle Mosley, Rose James,

Back Row: Alex Joyce, Caleb Holloway, Salomon Ramirez, Casey Lamb Front Row: Maci Bicknell, Anna Smith, Sabrina Stockton, Citali Mota

*Not pictured- Ajira Haynes, Region 9 O�cer

2015 Recognition Awards

Supporters of FCCLAArt Institutes

GACHEF, A Foundation for Culinary Arts EducationGeorgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer SciencesGeorgia Early Childhood Education Foundation

Georgia FFA-FCCLA CenterGeorgia Organics

Georgia Peanut CommissionJohnson and Wales University

M.A.D.D.Le Cordon BleuTRI Leadership

University of Georgia

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Garrhett PetreaGarrhett is from the small town of Selah, Washington. He currently serves as the National Vice-President of Development for FCCLA, focusing around the area of sponsors and partnerships for

FCCLA. His Family and Consumer Sciences concentration revolves around leadership development. Joining FCCLA four years ago to become closer with his brother, he now focuses on his personal motto to, "Achieve success through loving and serving people while loving and serving God.

Shivani DhirShivani is a senior at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia and is currently serving as the National Vice President of Community Service for

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. She has been an active member of FCCLA for the past 5 years and has been in FCS instruction for the past 6. She encourages her peers to give back and lose themselves in service to others. Shivani plans to attend the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia! Go Dawgs!

David JeffersonDavid is currently a senior at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. David serves as the 2014-2015 National Vice-President of Programs for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of

America (FCCLA). David has been a member of FCCLA for 7 years and has been in FACS classes for 7 years as well. In addition to serving FCCLA, David is also a chapter o�cer for the HCHS French Honor Society, a Student Council Representative, and is a member of the Houston County College Accreditation Committee. David is very passionate about community service projects and enjoys giving back to his community .In his spare time, David loves to play tennis, he enjoys being an active member of his schools Theatre program, and he loves to cook! His Personal Motto is “The world is a big place and I’m a small guy, but that’s not enough to stop me. I’m David Je�erson and I am AWESOME.” David plans to attend The University of Alabama and major in Public Relations. ROLL TIDE.

Laura TaylorLaura is a senior at Strasburg High School in Strasburg, Virginia and is currently serving as the National President for Family, Career and Community Leaders of

America. She has been an active member of FCCLA and a FCS student for seven years, joining the organization as a sixth grader in 2008 and exploring the FCS curriculum by taking classes ranging from Nutrition & Wellness to Child Development. Laura's personal motto is "savor every moment like the last bite of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream." She strives to put her whole heart in everything she does, inspiring others through action to create a domino e�ect of possibility. After high school, Laura plans to attend the University of Mississippi and major in Public Policy Leadership with a minor in Intelligence and Security Studies. Laura is excited to be in the Peach State for Georgia FCCLA's State Leadership Conference!

2014 – 2015 Board of DirectorsAlisha Hall, Past Chair, Adviser RepresentativeTraci Bryant, Chair, GAFCS RepresentativeDr. Jimmy Williamson, Treasurer, Post-Secondary RepresentativeCarmen Pederson, SecretaryTara Blankenship, Adviser RepresentativeDr. Jana Shields, GATFACS RepresentativeJohn Michael Leuer, Current State PresidentSharelle Mosley, Current State O�cerShivani Dhir, Past State PresidentAbbey Ussery, Past State O�cerErin Croom, Georgia Organics, Business & Industry Representative

Ex Officio Members & Non-Voting MembersDaphnne Bonaparte, State Adviser, Family and Consumer Sciences Program SpecialistLynsey Singleton, Adviser to Past State PresidentJane Cooper, Adviser to Past State PresidentKarla Buckholz, Adviser to Current State PresidentCarol Ayers, Adviser to Current State O�cer

Region AdvisersRegion 1 – Patrice Nix, LaFayette High SchoolRegion 2 – Traci Bryant, Loganville Middle SchoolRegion 3 – Nikki Coker, Madison County Middle SchoolRegion 4 – Samantha Henderson, Villa Rica High SchoolRegion 5 – Jenna Black, Decatur High SchoolRegion 6 – Jamala Penton, Newton High SchoolRegion 7 – Lynsey Price Singleton, Houston County High SchoolRegion 8 – Renee Roberson, Co�ee High SchoolRegion 9 – Lauren Amis, Liberty County College and Career Academy

Adviser to Adviser Leaders Lillian Mitchell, G.P. Babb Middle SchoolGail Sims, Evans High School

Georgia FCCLA Culinary ConsultantsKully Crean, CEC®, CCE®, MBADr. Sally CombsDr. Laura ErgleMs. Debra Stevens

State STAR Events CoordinatorMrs. Megan Ford Scott

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Demonstrating a professional image at all FCCLA sponsored activities is a requirement for participation. Thoughtful planning, extending courtesies, and acting in a professional manner will lead to a pleasant and rewarding meeting experience. Members, advisers, and guests should follow the code when preparing for this event.

Sunday Opening Session - Red, black or white polo or oxford style shirt with black, khaki or gray pants, capris or knee length skirt. O�cial red jacket with black pants or skirts is encouraged. This is optional for advisers and guests.

Monday Recognition Session and Gala – Semi formal dress/ tuxedo/ suit or church style dress is appropriate. You may also wear red, black or white polo or oxford style shirt with black, khaki or gray pants, capris, or knee length skirt.

STAR Events Competition - Costumes, matching out�ts, chef jacket/pants, and any professional attire is allowed for competition.

Tuesday Awards Session – Red polo with khaki, gray or black pants with closed toe shoes. No blue jeans, shorts or �ip �ops.

1:00pm – 2:00pm STAR Events Judges Lunch Athena F1:00pm – 4:00pm Graduate Athens Kitchen Tour Graduate Athens *Ticket required1:00pm- 4:00pm University of Georgia Tour UGA College of FACS *Ticket required6:00pm – 7:00pm Alumni and Guest Reception Athena A-D7:00pm – 9:00pm Recognition Session Theatre State O�cer Re�ections State President Welcome Special Guest Introduction National Program Awards- Financial Fitness Career Connection State Honorary Memberships STAR Events Volunteer Award Post-secondary Partner of the Year High School Chapter of the Year Middle School Chapter of the Year New Chapter Adviser of the Year State News Award Scholarship Winners9:00pm – 11:00pm Gala and Reception Athena E9:00pm – 11:00pm Karaoke Athena G-I11:30pm Curfew Enforced by Security

Tuesday, March 24th7:00am – 1:00pm Conference Headquarters Olympia I8:30am – 9:30am Spotlight on Projects Theatre Lobby8:30am – 9:30am Adviser Session and Breakfast Parthenon *Sponsored by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Board of Directors Elections and Voting Door Prizes9:30am – 10:00am STAR Events Seating Theatre *Report to assigned seating by competition area10:00am – 12:00pm Closing and Awards Ceremony Theatre Special Guests: University of Georgia Accidentals Installation Ceremony State President’s Remarks Session Welcome Awards Session Statesman Awards Online Pro�ciency Testing Awards State Events STAR Events Closing Ceremony12:00pm – 1:00pm National STAR Events Meeting Parthenon12:00pm – 1:00pm STAR Event Rubric Pick- Up1:00pm – 2:00pm Newly Elected O�cers Meeting Olympia II

Meeting ScheduleSunday, March 22

8:00am – 11:00pm Conference Headquarters Olympia I8:00am - 11:00pm STAR Events Headquarters Olympia II11:00am – 1:00pm O�cer Candidate and Adviser Luncheon Cypress Room (Foundry Building)12:00pm – 4:00pm Fire Safety Certi�cation Athena F2:00pm – 6:00pm Conference Registration Grand Hall Atrium STAR Event Packet Pick Up-ADVISERS ONLY Professional Foods and Interior Design State Events - Projects Submissions FCCLA Sales Booth Motivated Print and Design 2:00pm – 2:45pm Statesman Award Testing (Round 1) Grand Hall 73:00pm – 3:45pm Statesman Award Testing (Round 2) Grand Hall 73:00pm - 5:00pm Foundation Event Grand Hall 6 *Wrist Band Required4:00pm – 4:45pm Statesman Award Testing (Round 3) Grand Hall 74:00pm – 4:30pm STAR Event Orientation (MANDATORY) Junior Level Athena A-C Senior Level Athena E Occupational Level Athena G-I *Culinary Arts Orientation - Monday 8:00am in Fire Hall4:45pm – 5:15pm State Selection Committee Orientation Grand Hall 1-34:45pm – 5:45pm Advocacy Case Study Grand Hall 7 Interpersonal Communication Case Study Parthenon II Hospitality Case Study Athena G-I Promote and Publicize Case Study Fire Hall Parliamentary Procedure Testing Parthenon I and II5:00pm – 5:30pm O�cer Candidate Round Robin Interviews Athena F *Voting Delegates report wearing Voting Delegate Ribbon5:00pm – 7:00pm Box Meal Available Atrium5:30pm - 6:00pm O�cer Candidate Round Robin Grand Hall 1-36:15 pm – 6:30pm Ushers Meeting Theatre Lobby6:30pm – 7:00pm Reserved Seating for Special Guests Theatre Honor Roll VIP Seating Lower Level Theatre Parade of Presidents and Banner Challenge *report to front left of stage Helping Hands – Share Our Strength *report to right side of stage7:00pm– 9:00pm Opening Session Theatre Opening Ceremony Presentation of Colors National Anthem Parade of Presidents Specials Guest Recognition Share our Strength Georgia Fire�ghters Burn Foundation Power of One Recipients National Program Awards- Families First

FCCLA members and advisers are representing an outstanding student organization and should project the image of a leader.

Student Body STOP the Violence Business Session Convenes *Voting Delegates Reserved Seating Treasurer’s Report Membership Report Presentation of State Scrapbook National O�cer Candidate Introduction National O�cer Candidate Speech Announcements Closing Challenge9:00pm – 9:15pm Middle Level Meeting Theatre9:15pm – 10:00pm Region Meetings and Candidate Speeches Region 1 – Grand Hall 5 Region 2 – Athena A – C Region 3 – Athena D Region 4 – Athena G – I Region 5 – Athena E Region 6 – Athena J Region 7 – Athena F Region 8 – Grand Hall 7 Region 9 – Grand Hall 410:00pm – 10:30pm Cast Ballots for State O�cer Candidates Olympia I10:30pm O�cer Candidate Pick Up Noti�cation Letters Olympia I11:00pm Curfew Enforced by Security

Monday, March 23

7:00am – 11:00pm Conference Headquarters Olympia I7:00am – 11:00pm STAR Events Headquarters Olympia II8:00am – 10:00am Conference Registration Atrium8:00am – 9:00am STAR Events Judges’ Orientation and Breakfast Athena F8:00am – 9:30am Chick-�l-A Concessions Open Atrium8:00am – 12:00pm State Selection Committee Hilton Boardroom State O�cer Candidate Interviews8:00am – 8:30am Culinary Art Orientation Empire I and II8:30am – 9:00pm Early Childhood Lesson Planning Athena J9:00am – 5:00pm STAR Events Competitions Refer to Handout

STATE Event Competitions9:00am – 10:30am Baking and Pastry – High School Grand Hall 1-39:00am – 11:00am Extemporaneous Speaking Willow9:00am – 10:30am Creative Garnishes Grand Hall 4-511:00am – 12:00pm Knife Skills Grand Hall 4-51:00pm – 3:00pm Baking and Pastry – Middle School Grand Hall 1–31:30pm – 2:30pm Chicken Fabrication Grand Hall 62:00pm – 3:00pm Food Safety and Sanitation Parthenon 1/Willow

9:00am – 3:00pm Career and Trade Expo Grand Hall Atrium10:00am -11:00am Leadership Breakout Session Parthenon I & II *Chapter members are encouraged to attend11:00am – 1:00pm Chick-�l-A Lunch Pick-up Parthenon 2

University of Georgia Accidentals

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1:00pm – 2:00pm STAR Events Judges Lunch Athena F1:00pm – 4:00pm Graduate Athens Kitchen Tour Graduate Athens *Ticket required1:00pm- 4:00pm University of Georgia Tour UGA College of FACS *Ticket required6:00pm – 7:00pm Alumni and Guest Reception Athena A-D7:00pm – 9:00pm Recognition Session Theatre State O�cer Re�ections State President Welcome Special Guest Introduction National Program Awards- Financial Fitness Career Connection State Honorary Memberships STAR Events Volunteer Award Post-secondary Partner of the Year High School Chapter of the Year Middle School Chapter of the Year New Chapter Adviser of the Year State News Award Scholarship Winners9:00pm – 11:00pm Gala and Reception Athena E9:00pm – 11:00pm Karaoke Athena G-I11:30pm Curfew Enforced by Security

Tuesday, March 24th7:00am – 1:00pm Conference Headquarters Olympia I8:30am – 9:30am Spotlight on Projects Theatre Lobby8:30am – 9:30am Adviser Session and Breakfast Parthenon *Sponsored by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Board of Directors Elections and Voting Door Prizes9:30am – 10:00am STAR Events Seating Theatre *Report to assigned seating by competition area10:00am – 12:00pm Closing and Awards Ceremony Theatre Special Guests: University of Georgia Accidentals Installation Ceremony State President’s Remarks Session Welcome Awards Session Statesman Awards Online Pro�ciency Testing Awards State Events STAR Events Closing Ceremony12:00pm – 1:00pm National STAR Events Meeting Parthenon12:00pm – 1:00pm STAR Event Rubric Pick- Up1:00pm – 2:00pm Newly Elected O�cers Meeting Olympia II

Meeting ScheduleSunday, March 22

8:00am – 11:00pm Conference Headquarters Olympia I8:00am - 11:00pm STAR Events Headquarters Olympia II11:00am – 1:00pm O�cer Candidate and Adviser Luncheon Cypress Room (Foundry Building)12:00pm – 4:00pm Fire Safety Certi�cation Athena F2:00pm – 6:00pm Conference Registration Grand Hall Atrium STAR Event Packet Pick Up-ADVISERS ONLY Professional Foods and Interior Design State Events - Projects Submissions FCCLA Sales Booth Motivated Print and Design 2:00pm – 2:45pm Statesman Award Testing (Round 1) Grand Hall 73:00pm – 3:45pm Statesman Award Testing (Round 2) Grand Hall 73:00pm - 5:00pm Foundation Event Grand Hall 6 *Wrist Band Required4:00pm – 4:45pm Statesman Award Testing (Round 3) Grand Hall 74:00pm – 4:30pm STAR Event Orientation (MANDATORY) Junior Level Athena A-C Senior Level Athena E Occupational Level Athena G-I *Culinary Arts Orientation - Monday 8:00am in Fire Hall4:45pm – 5:15pm State Selection Committee Orientation Grand Hall 1-34:45pm – 5:45pm Advocacy Case Study Grand Hall 7 Interpersonal Communication Case Study Parthenon II Hospitality Case Study Athena G-I Promote and Publicize Case Study Fire Hall Parliamentary Procedure Testing Parthenon I and II5:00pm – 5:30pm O�cer Candidate Round Robin Interviews Athena F *Voting Delegates report wearing Voting Delegate Ribbon5:00pm – 7:00pm Box Meal Available Atrium5:30pm - 6:00pm O�cer Candidate Round Robin Grand Hall 1-36:15 pm – 6:30pm Ushers Meeting Theatre Lobby6:30pm – 7:00pm Reserved Seating for Special Guests Theatre Honor Roll VIP Seating Lower Level Theatre Parade of Presidents and Banner Challenge *report to front left of stage Helping Hands – Share Our Strength *report to right side of stage7:00pm– 9:00pm Opening Session Theatre Opening Ceremony Presentation of Colors National Anthem Parade of Presidents Specials Guest Recognition Share our Strength Georgia Fire�ghters Burn Foundation Power of One Recipients National Program Awards- Families First

7:00pm– 9:00pm (Opening Session continued) National Program Awards- Student Body STOP the Violence Business Session Convenes *Voting Delegates Reserved Seating Treasurer’s Report Membership Report Presentation of State Scrapbook National O�cer Candidate Introduction National O�cer Candidate Speech Announcements Closing Challenge9:00pm – 9:15pm Middle Level Meeting Theatre9:15pm – 10:00pm Region Meetings and Candidate Speeches Region 1 – Grand Hall 5 Region 2 – Athena A – C Region 3 – Athena D Region 4 – Athena G – I Region 5 – Athena E Region 6 – Athena J Region 7 – Athena F Region 8 – Grand Hall 7 Region 9 – Grand Hall 410:00pm – 10:30pm Cast Ballots for State O�cer Candidates Olympia I10:30pm O�cer Candidate Pick Up Noti�cation Letters Olympia I11:00pm Curfew Enforced by Security

Monday, March 23

7:00am – 11:00pm Conference Headquarters Olympia I7:00am – 11:00pm STAR Events Headquarters Olympia II8:00am – 10:00am Conference Registration Atrium8:00am – 9:00am STAR Events Judges’ Orientation and Breakfast Athena F8:00am – 9:30am Chick-�l-A Concessions Open Atrium8:00am – 12:00pm State Selection Committee Hilton Boardroom State O�cer Candidate Interviews8:00am – 8:30am Culinary Art Orientation Empire I and II8:30am – 9:00pm Early Childhood Lesson Planning Athena J9:00am – 5:00pm STAR Events Competitions Refer to Handout

STATE Event Competitions9:00am – 10:30am Baking and Pastry – High School Grand Hall 1-39:00am – 11:00am Extemporaneous Speaking Willow9:00am – 10:30am Creative Garnishes Grand Hall 4-511:00am – 12:00pm Knife Skills Grand Hall 4-51:00pm – 3:00pm Baking and Pastry – Middle School Grand Hall 1–31:30pm – 2:30pm Chicken Fabrication Grand Hall 62:00pm – 3:00pm Food Safety and Sanitation Parthenon 1/Willow

9:00am – 3:00pm Career and Trade Expo Grand Hall Atrium10:00am -11:00am Leadership Breakout Session Parthenon I & II *Chapter members are encouraged to attend11:00am – 1:00pm Chick-�l-A Lunch Pick-up Parthenon 2