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MINESOTA NATIONAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION

The additional application you need is on the national FCCLA website.

From the national FCCLA Website.

Part 1- Complete the National Application. ( The state advisor recommendation section will be done later)

Part 2- Complete the Minnesota FCCLA essays and forms.

The FCCLA official national candidate application plus this

paperwork constitutes the MN FCCLA national Candidate

application.

The official application is posted on the FCCLA national website

www.fcclainc.org

Minnesota deadline for applications: Feb 22, 2013 - received at

the state FCCLA office.

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National Candidates of Minnesota FCCLA

The process of becoming a candidate requires thoughtful reflection from

you and your advisor.

Step 1: The national application must be filled out (fill out the application -without making spacing or format changes and without the state advisor recommendation. The state advisor recommendation is after the Minnesota candidates are identified). The application is found on the website. The Minnesota National Candidate Expectations Form should be included in the application. By Feb 22, 2013. Step 2: In January and until April 26-28, 2013. Option 1-By January, fill out a proposal for the Delta Dental Serve A Smile mini grant for a service project you alone or with chapters members will do for Global Youth Service Day. A copy should be included in the application. Or Option 2- Plan a (GYSDAY) Global Youth Service Day Campaign for your school or chapter Step 3: Check all requirements listed in the national process. Only affiliated members can run for office. National officer candidates must have paid their national membership dues by March 1. To be eligible to run for national office, candidates must have a non-weighted grade point average of 3.0 for the previous 3 semesters. National headquarters may verify this information with school officials. Note: If the candidate’s school does not use a non-weighted 4.0 scale, a school official must provide on the candidate’s transcript the converted grade point average on a 4.0 non-weighted scale; and the official must sign the transcript where changes are made. National officer candidate qualifications should be prepared by the state adviser in cooperation with the candidate and chapter adviser. Use only the national officer candidate application located on the FCCLA website, www.fcclainc.org. The application must be typed using only the space provided. Do not alter or make any changes to the application. Application is posted in January.

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Proof of membership, official transcript with cumulative grade point average, two photographs, summary sheet of FCCLA information, recommendation sheets, parental transcript release agreement, website release form, code of conduct agreement, code of ethics agreement, and officer preference form must all be signed and dated and sent along with the application. Step 4: Signatures, a transcript and photos must be completed with the application.

The advisor should discuss with school officials and parents several things:

The schedule of a national officer

The expectations of becoming an officer.

Whether the candidate has the emotional maturity to handle the position and elections processes.

The commitment of the candidate for MN FCCLA.

The candidate must have taken the minimum of family and consumer sciences classes listed on the application.

Step 5: Complete the Minnesota National Candidate Expectations Form and send with the application. This is a clarification of the expectations. By Feb 22, 2013. Step 6: After March 1 and before April 1, candidates complete the essay questions “Take Home Test”. Copies are shared with the interview committee. Send to state office by April 1. Step 7: A written test will be taken on Wednesday, April 10 prior to the Interview committee. The written test is a knowledge test of FCCLA facts. Step 8: A speech based on this topic will be prepared by the candidate and should be memorized by April 10. The 2013 National Officer Candidate Speech Topic:

TBD

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Step 9: An interview committee will conduct an interview, hear the speech and ask questions on April 10. The committee will have the completed essay test questions to refer to. Step 10: The candidate gives their speech on the topic (listed above) at the General Session on Thursday. Step 11: The candidate gives the speech at the formal house of delegates and answers questions from voting delegates. Step 12: The selection of the national candidate is a weighted process of the interview committee, formal house and test scores. Step 13: Candidates are announced on Friday evening. The national candidates should attend the National STAR Event Advancing Meeting on Saturday morning for details about the National conference.

Confidence is key! Be humble -You will be at the discretion of others! Take in the opportunity to learn, whether it goes your way or not! Meet as many people as possible! Studying will pay off! Don't sweat the small stuff! Be able to laugh at yourself. Brennen Clouse- 2009 National FCCLA President.

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Minnesota National Candidate Expectations Form

This form should be signed by the candidate, parents and advisor.

The form should accompany the National Officer Application.

Deadline: Feb 22, 2013

Name:__________________________________Chapter:_____________

____1. I agree to attend a Minnesota candidate training day in May, 2013

on a Saturday to review expectations and final application to the national

level with the state staff. (This will occur before the May deadline of

national submission of the MN Candidate’s forms. )

____2. I agree to attend the June Executive Council in June at Farmington

or location TBD..

____3. I agree to schedule a training day with the state staff between June

15 and July 4 to review and study.

____4. I agree to work with the new State Executive Council, Board of

Directors and attend meetings during the year of these groups as expected.

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As a successful Minnesota Candidate, I will be expected to participate at

MN FCCLA Board of Directors meetings. As a successful National

candidate, I would be a MN Board of Directors voting member.

___5. I agree to study national program material, by laws and other

resources at least 10 hours each week prior to the National FCCLA

Conference beginning the week of May 2nd to July 4h.

____6. I agree to be open to suggestions and advice from knowledgeable

FCCLA resource persons and state staff as I work on speeches, interview

techniques and answering questions.

____7. I realize that MN FCCLA has invested time, effort and resources

toward the candidacy. I will receive $200 toward the expenses of the 2013

National FCCLA Conference upon a completed candidacy. This includes

involvement with the Board of Directors and will be at the end of the 2013-

14 year.

Signed: _____________________________________Candidate

Signed:______________________________________Parent

Signed: _____________________________________Advisor

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2013 National Officer Candidate Essay Test Questions

These essay questions must be done with 5 copies sent by April 1, 2013 to:

MN FCCLA, PO 131386, Roseville, MN 55113

THOUGHT QUESTIONS:

Prepare your answers using resources "people" and your own experiences.

Type or write your answers. Page limit is two pages for each question.

The goals of this take home test are to prepare the candidates for national

issues, to help you focus on opinions, perspectives and phrase answers for a

national audience, to encourage you to start to build networks and resources

that could help you as a National Officer, to be able to recall information in

order to answer questions from the media, school officials or other

organization and national staff or Board of Directors members.

1. Describe your vision for the future of Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America using the “ Scenario”. FCCLA Strategic Scenario…

FCCLA is a national organization representing 300,000 family and consumer sciences

students in partnership with its advisers. By serving student members in middle level

and

secondary education, and influencing grades K-16, utilizing business and industry

support and networking with related groups. FCCLA is highly recognized by media,

policy makers, employers, administrators, and the public. Members become successful

leaders in their families, careers, and communities.

2. Service project:

Option 1- Delta Dental Mini grant -Deadline to Delta Dental: January -

Include copies of your proposal for Service Project for the Delta

Dental grant application. (GYSDAY). Thank you for thinking about

youth service projects for your chapter. Be ready to talk about your

proposal in the interviews. Tell us about your project for GYSDAY.

Option 2- Plan and complete a GYSDAy Plan for you r school ro

community including planning sheets, kick off celebration, reflection

and service-project. Use www.ysa.org as a resource.

Or complete another grant application ( YSA) website.

3. National Standards: Why would a national officer need to know

about the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences?

How are the national standards connected to FCCLA? How can

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FCCLA members be more connected to family and consumer

sciences education?

They are listed on this website: National Standards for secondary

Family and Consumer Sciences Education are available at http://

www.aafcs.org

4. How is FCCLA affected on a national level and state level by

federal initiatives for career and technical education? How can

FCCLA programs align with these federal plans? The State

Directors of Career and Technical Education have determined 16

Career Clusters. Career Pathways or fields of study have been

developed within these clusters. The federal funds for career and

technical education come to states in the Carl D Perkins Career and

Technical Education improvement Act.

Copies of the Perkins Act are available free at

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-

bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ270.10

9.pdf.

(Candidates may request more information from State Executive

Director- Wendy Ambrose)

5. Who runs FCCLA at the national level? As a national officer you will be working with the national staff and board of

directors. Learn about the various staff positions and their role and the members

of the Board of Directors. You are asked the question “Who runs FCCLA at the

national level?” Describe how the Staff, the Board and National Officers have

various functions for the organization. Write a summary of how it all works, and

an “elevator speech” if you are asked that question. National Staff Structure National staff works to see that ideas and programs are researched, developed, and implemented to

fit the needs of members.

Specific responsibilities are listed below:

Executive

, programs, services,

procedures, and long-range development plans

rocedures

Finance and Administration Department

as banking, bill payments, invoicing and processing

publications orders, IRS audits, payroll, and employee benefits

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statistical reports

Program/Communications Department

and other FCCLA chapter members, including the annual National Leadership Meeting and

Cluster Meetings

advisers, and Family and Consumer Sciences teacher educators

rograms and develops related publications

Teen Times, The Adviser, a wide variety of membership materials, chapter information

kits, and general information/public relations materials for the organization

ational Alumni & Associates membership

Relationship to Council

National Executive Council members extend the reach of national staff by assuming responsibility

for promotion of all phases of the organization's work. Therefore, it is important that you

understand the role of the staff and be supportive of the organization's policies. Keep staff

informed of meetings and activities in which you are participating as a national officer. Be

especially careful to meet deadlines. Send plans, materials, and forms in promptly.

National Board of Directors Structure

The National Board of Directors consists of members elected by related organizations and groups,

ex officio members, youth members and members elected by the board. The number of board

members may vary year to year, but the total will not exceed eighteen (18) members. Refer to the

national bylaws for an exact description of the board's composition.

Function-Responsibilities of the National Board of Directors include:

ongoing process of planning the organization's direction and

of determining major program and financial policies

Leaders of America, Inc. may develop strong leaders in families, careers and communities.

while delegating sufficient authority to the executive director to administer the organization

successfully

preserving financial resources sufficient to meet operating costs and

maintain Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. in a condition consistent with

its stated mission

Operation-Officers

Board members upon nomination elect the officers of the National Board of Directors

(chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and treasurer).

Meetings

The board meets twice a year, once in conjunction with National Leadership Meeting and once in

the winter.

Committees

Committees of the National Board of Directors are set up to carry out the functions of the board.

They are as follows:

Executive Committee which consists of the officers of the board, the chairpersons of all the

standing committees, the president of the National Executive Council, and the Executive Director

Standing committees whose functions include: Program Committee--Recommend, review, and

evaluate the programs of the organization and recommend direction or modifications to the board.

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Communications/Membership Committee—Make recommendations to the board regarding the

communications, publications and public relations policies, and membership activities of the

organization. Finance Committee--Make recommendations to the board for the overall direction

and control of the finances of the organization.

Special committees are appointed by the chairperson of the board with the approval of the board

and are set up when needed.

Working Relationship of the Council and Board

The National Board of Directors and National Executive Council are the decision-making bodies

of the national organization. The council has representation on the board which brings youth

perspective into the decision-making process. The board is responsible for major policy decisions.

Voting delegates at the national meeting are responsible for making bylaw changes.

The board and council meet jointly once during the year to keep each other informed and to make

joint decisions as needed. Usually this meeting takes place in conjunction with the winter National

Executive Council meeting.

The board and council work together to--

Memberships, and Distinguished Service Awards

mutual interest

Committees

Each standing committee of the board includes at least one council member and each council

member serves on a standing committee. Committee appointments are made by national staff

based on interests, involvement in other activities, and the officer’s designated office. As a

committee member you will have some additional responsibilities:

of the committee

Tips for Effective Participation in Board Meetings

represent the interests of the membership you serve.

nd express your views.

to the discussion at the appropriate time.

your comments are well thought out and pertain to the discussion.

-- you'll

want to look neat, professional, and poised.

Who Makes the Decisions?

The following is a overview of how the most common decisions in Family, Career and

Community Leaders of America, Inc. are processed. Not all decisions are handled in the same

way. Formal bylaws and established policies as well as informal procedures, when appropriate,

guide the process. The legal governing body of Family, Career and Community Leaders of

America, Inc. is the National Board of Directors with the essential functions of policymaking and

the responsibility of sound management. The board determines general program and financial

policies in accordance with the organization's goals and purposes.

PLANNING FUNCTIONS

BOARD STAFF

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Some Resources to get you started.

State Handbooks

National project information

FCCLA Program CD’s

Internet resources:

FCCLA website www.fcclainc.org

Minnesota website www.mnfccla.org

ACTE website http://www.acteonline.org/

FCS Coalition website www.facsecoalition.org

MN FCCLA blog www.minnfccla.blogspot.com

National Standards for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE)

can be found at http://www.natefacs.org/nationalstandards.htm.

The National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education are available in their entirety at http://doe.state.in.us/octe/facs/natlstandards.htm.

AAFCS website www.aafcs.org

US Dept of Education http://www.ed.gov/

Character Counts http://www.character.org/

Youth Development: www/search-institute.org

America' Promise: http://www.americaspromise.org

Youth Service America: www. ysa.org

ACTE website www.acteonline.org

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Information for Candidates

• National FCCLA Program Materials

• National Executive Council Handbook

• FCCLA Chapter Handbook

• Teen Times

• Information Sheet

• Release information regarding National Leadership Meeting

• FCCLA At-A-Glance (sent to each affiliated chapter in the fall)

• www.fcclainc.org

• Brand FCCLA Materials

• Membership Campaign Materials

• FCCLA is…Program Video

Some Resources to get you started.

State Handbooks

National project handbooks

Chapter CD

Internet resources:

FCCLA website www.fcclainc.org

Minnesota website www.mnfccla.org

ACTE website http://www.acteonline.org/

FACSED website http://facse.org/

The National Standards for FACS are listed on the www.aafcs.org

website.

AAFCS website www.aafcs.org

US DEPT of Education http://www.ed.gov/

Character Counts http://www.character.org/

Dept of Children Families and Learning http://cfl.state.mn.us/

Youth development: www/search-institute.org

America' Promise: http://www.americaspromise.org

Youth Service America: www. ysa.org

ACTE website www.acteonline.org

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Other Instructions

Officer candidate should refer to the Guide to National Election Process

prior to deciding to run for office. This document is available the national

FCCLA Web site. National Officer Candidates and their parents should be

made aware of the extent of their responsibilities. In particular, they should

be made aware that National Executive Council members often travel

without adult companions throughout the year. If a school system does

not permit a national officer to travel alone, the member should not run for

national office. Advisers, parents, and school administrators should be

advised of this policy. It is also important that National Officer Candidates

understand the responsibilities of serving as a national officer and are willing

to make FCCLA the top priority during their time in office. Officer

candidates and their parents should be informed of the liability incurred by

members of the Board of Directors, which includes the newly elected NEC

President and the Vice-President of Finance. When the member is a minor,

the parent or guardian assumes the legal liability. Members of the Board of

Directors may be sued individually, although it is highly unlikely.

Advisedly, the national organization carries liability insurance to cover

Board members as individuals.

National Officer Candidates, their local advisers, and state advisers will

receive additional information regarding National Officer Candidate

responsibilities following the application deadline. After the candidate's

application has been accepted, a schedule for National Officer Candidates, a

letter detailing responsibilities, and installation scripts will be mailed to the

candidates by June 15th. Local and state advisers will receive a copy of the

letter not including the enclosures.

National Officer Candidates are expected to complete various forms, have an

official National FCCLA uniform purchased from Huber Buchenroth (or

previously purchased from Bowden), and memorize the appropriate portions

of the installation prior to arriving at the National Leadership Meeting.

National Officer Candidates' Advisers

All National Officer Candidate Advisers should refer to the National

Executive Council Adviser Handbook located on the national FCCLA Web

site in the Downloads section. This resource provides detailed information

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about the roles and responsibilities of the officer’s adviser. It is important

for advisers to read this resource thoroughly and have a good understanding

of the expectations of their role as an adviser to a national officer.

National Officer Advisers are the advisers to the local chapter where the

officer attends school or the state adviser. NEC Advisers are required by the

Bylaws to be teachers certified in Family and Consumer Sciences and/or

related occupations, and a chapter or state adviser.

National Officer Candidate Advisers are expected to attend an orientation

meeting at the National Leadership Meeting. During this orientation

meeting and by mail, advisers will receive details about other National

Leadership Meeting activities that they will be asked to attend. Advisers of

elected officers will attend a luncheon and the National Executive Council

Advisers meeting.

Advisers of students elected to serve as national officers will be expected to

attend the National Executive Council Advisers (NECA) Meeting, held at

national headquarters. The primary objective of this meeting is to prepare

advisers for their roles.

The designated National Executive Council Adviser (NECA) must attend the

September meeting in order to have their way paid to the next National

Leadership Meeting. The same adviser is expected to attend both meetings –

substitutions at the meetings are not permitted.

National headquarters does not cover expenses for adviser travel to any other

meetings the officer attends. If an officer is not permitted to travel alone, the

school or state association will be responsible for covering the adviser’s

expenses. In addition, if an adviser substitution must be made at the next

National Leadership Meeting, the school or state association will be

responsible for covering the adviser’s expenses. If this is a problem, the

student should not make plans to run for a national officer position.