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Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Red Handbook A resource for members and advisers 2017-2018
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Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Red Handbook A resource for members and advisers
2017-2018
Contents
Important Contact Information .......................................................................................................................1 State Leadership
Board of Directors (BOD) .................................................................................................................................2 State Officer Team (SOT) .................................................................................................................................2 State Peer Officer Team (SPOT) .......................................................................................................................3
District Leadership District Advisory Committee (DAC) ..................................................................................................................4 District STAR Coordinators ...............................................................................................................................4 District Officers ............................................................................................................................................ 4-5 Chapter Advisers (By Region and District) ................................................................................................... 5-8 District Boundary Map .....................................................................................................................................8 National FCCLA Facts .......................................................................................................................................8
Timeline ...........................................................................................................................................................9 Mission ............................................................................................................................................................9 Purposes ..........................................................................................................................................................9 Creed ...............................................................................................................................................................9
Membership Dues and Affiliation .......................................................................................................................................10 Membership Trends ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Red and White Chapter Affiliation Awards ................................................................................................... 10
BFF-Best FCCLA Friend Recruitment ............................................................................................................. 11 Programs and Competitive Events
National Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Nebraska Program: Feed Nebraska.............................................................................................................. 12 Competitive Events .................................................................................................................................. 12-13
Skill Demonstration Events FCCLA Contests STAR Events
Leadership Development Conferences and Events............................................................................................................................... 13 Leadership Roles .......................................................................................................................................... 13 A Day in Your Future .................................................................................................................................... 14
Public Relations Preparing Items for Red Leader ................................................................................................................... 14 Social Media ........................................................................................................................................... 14-15 Public Relations Award ................................................................................................................................ 15
Development Circle of Friends ..................................................................................................................................... 15-16 70 Years of Red: $70 for Red ....................................................................................................................... 16 Amazon Smile .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Kohl’s Cares: Associates in Action ............................................................................................................... 16 Supporter Contribution Certificates............................................................................................................. 16 Chapter Developer Awards .................................................................................................................... 16-17 Collecting Donations .................................................................................................................................... 17 Important Dates ..................................................................................................................................... 18-20
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Important Contact Information
Kristin Vest, State Adviser PO Box 95167 Phone: 402-471-4814 Lincoln, NE 68509 Email: [email protected] Terri Donahue, Administrative Assistant Phone: 402-471-4815 (same as above) Email: [email protected] FACS Career Field Specialist Kristin Vest 301 Centennial Mall S Lincoln, NE 68509
National FCCLA Office FCCLA, Inc. Phone: 703-476-4900 or 800-234-4425 1910 Association Dr. Email: [email protected] Reston, VA 20191 National Emblematic Materials: E Group
Nebraska FCCLA Accountant: Grafton & Associates Attn: Denise Winters 5935 S 56th St, Ste. A Lincoln, NE 68516
Nebraska FCCLA Website: http://www.nebraskafccla.org Twitter: @NebraskaFCCLA Instagram: Nebraska FCCLA Facebook: Nebraska FCCLA Email: [email protected] National FCCLA Website: http://www.fcclainc.org Twitter: @NationalFCCLA Instagram: National FCCLA Facebook: Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Nebraska Family and Consumer Sciences Website: https://www.education.ne.gov/hse/
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State Leadership
Board of Directors
Name Chapter Representation Office/Term
Tracy Way Lincoln Southwest Region A Chair / 2016-2019
Mary Lou Vossler Exeter-Milligan Region B 2017-2020
Sherry Smith Wheeler Central Region C 2015-2018
Kelli Walz Callaway Region D 2017-2020
Suzanne Martin Medicine Valley SPOT Adviser 2016-2018
Carmen Hall Omaha Bryan FCSTN Representative 2015-2018
Angie Ehlers Overton At-Large Representative Secretary / 2016-2019
Mia Kegley Kearney Advisory Role/SOT 2017-2018
William Wilton Centennial Advisory Role/SOT 2017-2018
Brianna Gable Waverly Advisory Role/SOT 2017-2018
Kristin Vest N/A State FCCLA Adviser ex officio
2017-18 State Officer Team (SOT)
Name Chapter Office Email Address
Mia Kegley Whitney Parker Tracy Wamsley Cole Martinez Lukas Doyle
Bergan Morris Clare Wilton
Taryn Goodban
Kearney President [email protected]
William Wilton Centennial Vice President [email protected]
Brianna Gable Waverly Secretary [email protected]
Haylee Evans Medicine Valley VP of Development [email protected]
Jamie Janousek Platteview VP of Membership [email protected]
Kelsey Thomas Maxwell VP of Public Relations [email protected]
Brandon Caha Lincoln Southwest VP of Programs [email protected]
Hannah Pearson Thedford
VP of Competitive Events [email protected]
2017-18 State
Officer Team
L to R: Kelsey, Brandon, Brianna, Mia, William, Hayley, Jamie, Hannah
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2017-2018 State Peer Officer Team
SPOT Council
Coordinator Sydney Erickson Pierce
Vice-Coordinator Makenna Welke O’Neill
Secretary Katie Patton Milford
Adviser Angie Ehlers Overton
Family Leader Team
Chairperson Molly Paxton Mullen
Vice-Chairperson Taylor Ketelsen Bloomfield
Secretary Makenna Welke O’Neill
Public Relations Madeline Wittstruck Milford
Historian Wryleigh Doyle Callaway
Team Lead Adviser Marla Prusa Howells-Dodge
Team Adviser Patricia Kassmeier Logan View
Career Leader Team
Chairperson Sydney Erickson Pierce
Vice-Chairperson Sabra Schmidt Medicine Valley
Secretary Carolyn Nagengast Bloomfield
Public Relations Madison Jones Mullen
Historian Sydney Schildt Milford
Team Lead Adviser Lisa Groth Boone Central
Team Adviser Suzanne Martin Medicine Valley
Community Leader Team
Chairperson Katie Patton Milford
Vice-Chairperson Audrey Worthing Elm Creek
Secretary Kaitlin Fleetwood Elkhorn Valley
Public Relations Truman Lauck Bloomfield
Historian Leslie Aspen Kearney
Team Adviser Angie Ehlers Overton
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District Leadership
District Advisory Committee (DAC)
District Name Chapter Email Address
1 Stefanie Wenz Nebraska City [email protected]
2 Margo Houlden Friend [email protected]
3 Brenda Schmidt Elizabeth Casey
Millard West [email protected] [email protected]
4 Alicia Hoffman Bruning-Davenport [email protected] 5 Sandy Bongers East Butler [email protected]
6 Pam Johnson Minden [email protected] 7 Pat Kassmeier Logan View [email protected]
8 Janice Nelson Creighton [email protected] 9 Pam Barrow Ainsworth [email protected]
10 Rosalea Gift Thedford [email protected]
11 Chelsie Thayer Chase County [email protected]
12 Anne Schmall Scottsbluff [email protected]
District STAR Events Coordinators
District Name Chapter Email Address
1 Nicki Pedeliski Platteview [email protected]
2 Mallory Gregory Waverly [email protected] 3 Carrie Mullendore-Dilsaver Wahoo [email protected]
4 Mary Lou Vossler Exeter-Milligan [email protected]
5 Tonya Zegers David City [email protected] 6 Chelsey Greene Aurora [email protected]
7 Michelle Galles Wakefield [email protected]
8 Kimberly Scarborough* Neligh-Oakdale [email protected]
9 Candace Cain Burwell [email protected]
10 Diana Brost Mullen [email protected]
11 Reba Deterding Cambridge [email protected]
12 Suzanne Neefe Hemingford [email protected] *Identifies members of the Nebraska FCCLA STAR Events Advisory Committee.
District Officers District 1- Ashley Robinson, President- Nebraska City High School, Zach Hartwick, Vice President- Palmyra Kaley Santora, Secretary- Falls City, Austin Hawks, VP of Media/STAR- Elmwood-Murdock, Jayden Sorensen, VP of Recreation- Platteview, Sadie Williams, VP of Special Projects/National Programs- Weeping Water, Katie Schreiter, VP of Public Relations- Nebraska City Middle School
District 2- Trent Brown-President, Waverly; Morgan Steckly-Dist. Representative, Centennial; Macy Ohlde-VP of Service, Fairbury; Holly Manailil-Dist. Representative, Friend; Sachi Baeta-Secretary, Lincoln Southwest; Alyssa Bell-Dist. Representative, Milford; Destiney Grunke-VP of Publicity, Seward
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District 3- Kaylin Behrens – President, Elkhorn South;
District 4- Hannah Horne-President, Exeter; Sera Johnson-Vice President, Bruning; Madison Bonin-Secretary/Treasurer, Fillmore Central; Mallory Jenssen-VP of Technology and Media, Cross County; Maddie Fitch-VP of Recreation, Trumbull; Derek Domeier-VP of Public Relations, Davenport Middle School; Karis Andres-VP of STAR, Sutton District 5-
District 6- Brie Bailey-President, Gibbon; Jaime Wilson-Secretary/Finance, St. Paul; Skyler Saathoff-VP of Public Relations, Franklin; Vianna Smith-VP of STAR, Aurora; Hannah Carr-VP of Outreach, Elm Creek; Leslie Aspen-VP of Programs, Kearney; Brinn Space-Representative, Minden; Hannah Fischer-Representative, Red Cloud; Krystal O'Brien-Representative, Grand Island Northwest District 7- District Representatives: Zaria Sparh, Laurel/Concord/Coleridge; McKayla Ward, Logan View; Frances Heiman, Randolph; Nia Meyer, Scribner-Snyder; ______________________, Tekamah-Herman; Fatima Dominguez, Wakefield; Ben Lovejoy, Walthill; Jennifer Navarrete, West Point Jr. Sr. District 8- Kaitlin Fleetwood-President, Elkhorn Valley; Stephanie Stevens-Secretary, Creighton; Grace Kuchar-VP of National Programs, Bloomfield; Mason Sindelar-VP of Public Relations, Neligh Oakdale; Shayla Barr-Representative, Crofton; Makayla Boyle-Representative, Osmond; Ashlynn Ickler-Representative, Plainview; Natalie Miller-Representative, Battle Creek; Myranda Palmer, Elgin District 9- District 10- Addie Hild-President, Callaway; Jett Simpson-Secretary, Maxwell; Marlee Taylor-Vice President of Public Relations, Thedford; Hannah Smith-Vice President of Special Projects, Overton; Hanna Marshall-Vice President of Competitive Events, Mullen; Abi Franzen-District Representative, Brady; Isabel Schaefer-District Representative, Cozad District 11- Alexis Richmond-President, Chase County; Kadie Hanson-Vice President, Perkins County; Alayna Whipple-Secretary, Arapahoe; Danielle Forster-VP of Programs, Elwood; Gregg Leplatt-VP of STAR, Cambridge; Natalie Boyd-VP of Outreach, Dundy County; Ali Cottrell-VP of Public Relations, Medicine Valley District 12-
FCCLA Chapters and Advisers by Region/District
Region A District 1
Elmwood-Murdock Lisa Hynes [email protected]
Falls City Kim Nolte [email protected]
Nebraska City Stefanie Wenz [email protected]
Nebraska City Middle Amy Wynn [email protected]
Palmyra Becky Cunningham [email protected]
Springfield-Platteview Nicki Pedeliski [email protected]
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Weeping Water Kate Endorf [email protected] District 2
Centennial Abigail Smith [email protected]
Fairbury Tammy Mans [email protected]
Friend Margo Houlden [email protected] Lincoln Northeast Julie Lokie [email protected] Lincoln Southwest Tracy Way
Joan Hines [email protected]
Milford Jr/Sr Joyce Potthoff [email protected] Norris Laura Lovercheck [email protected]
Seward Caleste Palensky [email protected] Waverly Mallory Gregory [email protected]
District 3 Elkhorn Linda Milliken [email protected]
Elkhorn South Kelly Geschwender [email protected] Mead Connie Weiss [email protected]
Millard West Brenda Schmidt [email protected] Millard South Kelsey Kummer [email protected] Millard North Judy Glesne [email protected] Plattsmouth Lisa Johnson [email protected]
Ralston Christi Krist [email protected] Wahoo Carrie Mullendore-Dilsaver [email protected]
Region B District 4
Bruning-Davenport Jr/Sr Alicia Hoffman [email protected] Cross County Jr/Sr Maggie Rasmussen [email protected]
Doniphan-Trumbull Valerie Hinrichs [email protected] Exeter-Milligan Mary Lou Vossler [email protected] Fillmore Central Susan Biba [email protected]
Sutton Nancy Schlautman [email protected] Thayer Central
York
District 5 Boone Central Lisa Groth [email protected]
David City Tonya Zegers [email protected]
East Butler Sandy Bongers [email protected]
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Marla Prusa [email protected]
High Plains Miranda Bright Linda Gilson
[email protected] [email protected]
Humphrey Mollie Kriz [email protected]
Leigh-Clarkson Jr/Sr Megan Hillen [email protected]
Schuyler-Central Mary Breedlove [email protected]
St. Edward Jr/Sr Virginia Whidden (till January) [email protected]
Twin River Britton Andreason [email protected]
District 7
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Gaylene Hallman [email protected]
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Logan View Pat Kassmeier [email protected]
Randolph Frances Heiman [email protected]
Scribner-Snyder Kim Drey [email protected]
Tekamah-Herman Hannah Gunther [email protected] Wakefield Michelle Galles [email protected]
Walthill Wendie Meyer [email protected]
West Point-Beemer Jr/Sr Brianna Wolfe [email protected]
Winnebago Sandy Ahlers [email protected]
Region C District 6
Aurora Chelsey Greene [email protected]
Elm Creek Leah Kenney [email protected]
Franklin Theresa McDowell [email protected]
Gibbon Marlene Ronnfeldt [email protected] Grand Island Northwest Tami Nelson [email protected]
Kearney Jennifer Cramer [email protected]
Loup City
Sarah Norseen
Lynette
Lynette Lafferty [email protected]
Minden Pam Johnson [email protected]
Red Cloud Nancy Bartels [email protected]
St. Paul Patti Tibbetts [email protected]
District 8
Battle Creek Kristin Winter [email protected]
Bloomfield Jodi Guthmiller [email protected]
Creighton Janice Nelson [email protected]
Crofton Jonelle Thoene [email protected]
Elkhorn Valley Ashley Knust [email protected] Elgin Mackenzie Cooper [email protected]
Neligh-Oakdale Kim Scarborough [email protected]
Osmond Ryan Ginn [email protected]
Pierce Angie Brodersen [email protected]
Plainview Ronita Jacobson [email protected] District 9
Ainsworth Pam Barrow [email protected]
Boyd County Sherry Black [email protected]
Burwell Candace Cain [email protected]
Central Valley Kathleen Kennedy [email protected]
Chambers Ashley Harrison [email protected]
O’Neill Ann Mann [email protected]
Ord Kathy Knapp [email protected] West Holt Sarah Medina [email protected]
Wheeler Central Sherry Smith [email protected]
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Region D District 10
Brady Lyndee Koch [email protected] Callaway Kelli Walz [email protected]
Cozad Michelle Irvine [email protected]
Maxwell Jerlyn Hohnholt [email protected] Mullen Diana Brost [email protected]
Overton Angie Ehlers [email protected]
Thedford Rosalea Gift [email protected]
District 11
Arapahoe Kaitlin Spaulding [email protected]
Cambridge Reba Deterding [email protected]
Chase County Chelsie Thayer [email protected] Dundy County-Stratton Lori Rettele [email protected]
Elwood Ellen Halmes [email protected]
Medicine Valley Suzanne Martin [email protected]
Perkins County Cathy Ochsner [email protected]
District 12
Alliance
Creek Valley Trinity Abrams [email protected] Hemingford Suzanne Neefe [email protected]
Scottsbluff Anne Schmall [email protected] Sidney Jr/Sr Kelley Dible [email protected]
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District Boundary Map
National FCCLA Facts Colors: red, which suggests strength, courage, and determination and white, which symbolizes sincerity of
purpose and integrity of action
Flower: red rose
Motto: Toward New Horizons
Tagline: The Ultimate Leadership Experience
Official Uniform: red blazer (may be single or double-breasted, black skirts and slacks)
Member magazine: Teen Times
Adviser magazine: The Adviser
National Headquarters: Reston, VA
Executive Director: Sandy Spavone
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Timeline February 1917 The first national Vocational Education Act was signed by President Wilson and
resulted in federally supported, state-run vocational education programs. June 11, 1945 Future Homemakers of America was founded at a convention in Chicago, IL. NHA was
founded for black students in 16 states where schools were segregated by state law November 1945 The first issue of Teen Times, the official magazine for FHA, and the first issue of Chatter Box, the official magazine of NHA were published. July 1948 First national convention was held in Kansas City, MO July 1965 FHA and NHA merged and held their first national meeting as one organization in
Philadelphia, PA 1971 The National Advisory Board and NEC approved expansion of the organization to
include HERO (Home Economics Related Occupations) chapters July 1983 The national headquarters and leadership center was dedicated during the 1983
National Leadership meeting in Washington, D.C. July 1983 STAR Events began July 1999 Voting delegates voted in favor of the proposed name change to Family, Career, and
Community Leaders of America June 11, 2015 FCCLA turned 70! February 14, 2016 Nebraska FCCLA celebrated our 70th birthday!
Mission To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical knowledge, and career preparation.
Purposes 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life. 2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society. 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community. 4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony. 5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults. 6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities. 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society. 8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences education and related occupations.
Creed
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.
For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America’s future, Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair, Homes where truth and love and
security and faith will be realities, not dreams.
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
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Membership
Dues and Affiliation Dues for Nebraska FCCLA members are $13. This breaks down to $4 which is used for State dues and $9 for National dues. Our state participates in the Direct Affiliation program with National Headquarters. This means that your chapter affiliates with both the State and Nationals directly with National Headquarters Office. As a result, one form is completed and one check is submitted by each chapter. The online affiliation system can be accessed through the National FCCLA website by checking under the “Membership” tab. Questions about the affiliation system or procedures should be emailed to [email protected]. At the State Association, dues go to support a variety of things such as expenses incurred by the State Officer Team, State Peer Teams, Board of Directors, and District Advisers. The money also goes to support state projects, supplies, and publications as well as special events such as FCCLA Serves and tour opportunities at State Leadership Conference. Scholarships and STAR are supported by $1.00 of each member’s dues. At the National Association, dues are used to cover programs and publications including Teen Times, meetings such as National Cluster Meetings, National Leadership Conferences, and expenses for the Board of Directors and National Executive Council. Finally, National Dues also support the salaries for national staff members as well as the expenses of their travel to work in states, as well as office expenses.
Membership Trends
2014-15 2015-2016 2016-2017 Chapters 102 104 98
Members 2977 3045 2776
BFF Recruitment When asked why students join FCCLA, what are the top two responses? Hands down it is “because my friend did” or “because someone told me to.” So, why not share FCCLA with those around you and make them your BFF?! BFF stands for Best FCCLA Friend and encourages members to recruit one person to share in their FCCLA journey as a member of the organization. This BFF becomes a mentor/mentee relationship that guides both students through the many programs, opportunities, and leadership development that FCCLA has to offer. Make the most of your time in FCCLA and have a BFF to share it with! All members who submit their information will be recognized at State Leadership Conference and will be entered to win an FCCLA prize pack!
Here are some strategies you might try!
Show an FCCLA recruitment video
Create a bulletin board display of the great things your membership does
Promote on chapter social media pages
Host a dance-a-thon
Coordinate dress-up days for FCCLA recruitment week
Host a membership movie night
Invite potential members to a kick-off scavenger hunt
Create locker signs for new FCCLA members
Display info and recruit at school events Host an FCCLA day for all FACS classes
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Create a PSA about FCCLA
Offer free food or prizes at the first meeting to dues paying members
Invite a fun guest speaker to the first meeting
Award students who bring a BFF to the first meeting
Host a “Thank Goodness it’s FCCLA Friday” meeting
Programs and Competitive Events
Both National and Nebraska FCCLA offer a variety of programs to help chapters identify and solve problems in their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.
National Programs
Learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success in families, careers, and communities.
Put the brakes on impaired driving and traffic crashes. Through peer education help your friends address people,
vehicles, and roads and how to make them each safer.
Discover how you can strengthen family relationships
through FCCLA’s national peer education program, Families First.
Manage your money! Use this program to help you earn, spend, save, and protect your finances.
Take action in your community and discover the difference you can make.
Give yourself the power to make positive change in your families, careers, and communities, one goal at a time.
Empower youth with attitudes, skills, and resources to recognize, report, and reduce youth violence.
Be empowered to make informed, responsible decisions about your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Nebraska Programs
Feed Nebraska Feed Nebraska is the Career Student Organization outreach project for 2017-18. All Nebraska CTSO members are encouraged to team up to fight hunger and educate their schools and communities about food. To join in this project, visit the Nebraska FCCLA website for information and complete the application for recognition once your project is complete.
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Prepare Nebraska Prepare Nebraska is the Career Student Organization collaborative project for 2017-18. All Nebraska CTSO members are encouraged to participate in activities to teach and share career readiness with students in their communities. To join this project, visit the Nebraska FCCLA website for information and complete the application for a ribbon and an opportunity to compete for a $500 prize for your school! Collaborate with your fellow student organizations and share the amazing opportunities in FACS and CTE in Nebraska!
Competitive Events
Involvement in FCCLA’s Competitive Events offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life necessary in families, communities and workplaces. Members can demonstrate family and consumer sciences skills, career skills, and interpersonal skills through a variety of competitive events including Skill Demonstration Events, STAR Events, and FCCLA Contests.
The following are the categories of different competitive events that are offered for 2017-18.
Skill Demonstration Events Skill Demonstration Events provide opportunities for members to demonstrate college and career-ready skills in Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations. Competitions take place at National Cluster Meetings. For the 2017 National Cluster Meetings, the following events will be held:
Unknown at time of initial publication; check back for more details.
FCCLA Contests These events allow students to use creativity to express their FCCLA spirit. These contests take place twice each year and are posted on the National FCCLA website.
STAR Events STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. There are four kinds of events:
Foundational: events, which build basic leadership and life skills, are for FCCLA members who want to get involved and improve themselves
Leadership: events provide an opportunity for leaders to gain recognition for their work in chapters
Career Preparation: events for students interested in a specific career area that require students to spend time building career specific skills and knowledge or to explore a specific career path
Online: events which students build an online project for evaluation Advisers and participants should always watch for updates on events that take place throughout the year. Complete guidelines and updates can be found on the Nebraska and National FCCLA websites as well as in the 2017-18 Competitive Events Guide.
Leadership Development Leadership development is more than just part of the mission for Nebraska FCCLA. It is a large part decision making that we go through when considering events, conferences, programming, and more. With a tagline of “The Ultimate Leadership Experience,” Nebraska FCCLA believes in building the leadership skills and experiences of its members.
Conferences and Events At every FCCLA conference, leadership development takes center stage. Whether it’s preparing a student for their role as a chapter officer at Fall Leadership Workshop or connecting students to unique program training at
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State Leadership Conference, we work to provide diverse growth opportunities for every student. In addition, all conferences sponsored by Nebraska FCCLA have been cross walked to the Nebraska Career Readiness Standards which identifies what skills a student will gain be attending that event.
Leadership Roles
Students can also practice their leadership skills through a variety of leadership roles in FCCLA. This could include leading a committee at the local level or running for a position on the National Executive Council. Through these experiences students are tested and stretched to new levels while taking an active role in improving their family, school and community. For more information about leadership opportunities at the State and National level, visit Leadership Opportunities under Membership on the Nebraska FCCLA website.
A Day in Your Future
We are excited to implement this new program for our members for 2017-18! A Day in Your Future is a state-wide job shadow initiative to connect FCCLA members with family and consumer sciences occupations. The mission of our organization is to promote family and consumer sciences occupations and in the state of Nebraska, these occupations are in high demand across the state. What is a family and consumer sciences occupation? Here are just a few examples:
interior designer marketing and merchandising buyer designer FACS teacher dietitian marriage and family counselor textile research and development home furnishings designer property manager
food scientist infant educator mental health counselor chef early childhood teacher or care provider nutritionist social worker entrepreneur psychologist
Matches will be made on a competitive basis and will be made as close as possible to the specific career choice indicated as well as to the preferred geographical location. Applications are due electronically to the State Adviser by October 1.
Public Relations
Preparing Spotlights for Red Leader Red Leader is the newsletter published monthly for Nebraska FCCLA members. Chapters and encouraged to share Red Leader with nonmembers as well as stakeholders in their local chapters. In addition, chapters who wish may be featured in the newsletter if they submit information about the happenings in their local chapter. To be featured in Red Leader, chapters should submit their Spotlight to Nebraska FCCLA via our email at [email protected]. Spotlights should be titled and should be 100 words or less and provide a clear, concise description of what the chapter accomplished. If possible, chapters should include a picture of the FCCLA members taking part in the event.
Red Leader is published in the months of August-April. Spotlights submitted in any month will be featured in the following month’s newsletter. For example, if a Spotlight is submitted any time December 1-31, it will be featured in the January Red Leader.
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Social Media
Chapters are highly encouraged to use social media platforms to engage members and stakeholders. Social media should be for more than just passing information; use it to open up communication about issues and program opportunities within the organization.
The following are just a few tips to help ensure your social media use is a positive and effective experience
Keep well educated about current platforms.
Follow the social media of organizations that support the same things as FCCLA or your school.
Engage your readers by asking questions, hosting online chats, and linking to outside resources.
Be consistent in your postings and the timeliness of those postings.
Members and advisers are also encouraged to follow Nebraska FCCLA on social media. All of the information about the different platforms we use is available on the Contact Information page of this Handbook.
Public Relations Award This year Nebraska FCCLA is pleased to offer again the Public Relations Award. This award is designed as a checklist to guide a chapter through some of the best practices in public relations efforts. It provides lots of ideas for extending outreach efforts through social media, public service announcements, written publications, and awareness efforts across the school and community. The complete application can be found on the Chapter Awards section of the website and is due March 1.
Development
Circle of Friends What are the benefits?
As a sponsor of Nebraska FCCLA, businesses receive many benefits. The following are just a few:
Exposure. Marketing opportunities to 3,000+ affiliates state-wide, and 1,300+ annual State Conference attendees in Lincoln – including parents and school staff & administration.
Access. You are getting your message out to the best of the best – our next generation leaders.
Service. You are providing funding to complete many community service projects that improve your community and state.
As a 501 (c)(3) organization –contributions to FCCLA are tax-deductible. Levels of Sponsorship
Champion $1,000+ Invitation for 2 to the Awards Dinner at State Leadership Conference at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Club Lounge 30 second repeating advertisement banner in the State Leadership Conference app All of the benefits listed below
Ambassador $500 - $999 Company name and link to internet webpage on the Nebraska FCCLA website Verbal recognition at the Nebraska State Leadership Conference Opening Session 20 second repeating advertisement banner in the State Leadership Conference app All of the benefits listed below
Collaborator $250 - $499 Half off a space at the Opportunity Fair on Monday, April 9 Additional pass for attendance at the Opening General Session at State Leadership Conference
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10 second repeating advertisement banner in the State Leadership Conference app All of the benefits listed below
Enthusiast $100 - $249 Name and/or logo on slide show at the State Leadership Conference STAR Event Sponsor All of the benefits listed below
Friend $50 - $99 Advertisement or name listed in the State Leadership Conference app One pass for attendance at the Opening General Session at State Leadership Conference Certificate of Appreciation for contribution
Additional Opportunities to Contribute:
STAR Sponsor-$50 per event Name listed in the app in the STAR Event section Recognition as the sponsor of the event announced when the winners of the event are called
Opportunity Fair-$200 per table Access to over 1300+ students, advisers, and parents on Monday, April 9 Name, contact information, and logo listed in the conference app
Advertisement/Coupon Space in the State Leadership Conference app-$75 Logo, picture, or coupon
Link to website
Address and contact information
70 Years of Red, $70 for Red
Continuing this year, we are excited to promote an initiative that will provide uniforms for State Officers and State Peer Officers, as well as grants for local districts to purchase chapter sets of polos and/or buttoned shirts. The goal is to have 100 donors come in at a special, one-time $70 donation to commemorate Nebraska FCCLA’s 70th year. This money will be used to set up check out systems of official dress blazers as well as finance a grant program for chapters to purchase uniform items for their local chapters. Fundraising will take place from September 1-January 1. The grant for chapters to apply will be available January 1-January 15 and winning chapters will be notified by February 1. All apparel items must be purchased through the group discount provided by the State Association.
Amazon Smile Now you can even help FCCLA while you shop! By visiting http://smile.amazon.com and selecting Nebraska FCCLA as your charity of choice, Nebraska FCCLA will receive .5% of all proceeds from Amazon. You don’t have to pay any additional fee and still get the same great deals from Amazon including free shipping. Nebraska FCCLA uses these donations to fund special projects such as FCCLA Serves. This link can also be found on the Nebraska FCCLA homepage.
Kohl’s Cares: Associates in Action
As a non-profit committed to families and children, FCCLA is eligible to receive outstanding services and support from Kohl’s. Chapters and Districts that need volunteers can submit their information to the State Adviser. The minimum number of requested volunteers is 5 but if 5 volunteers contribute at least 3 hours of time, the State Association receives a donation from Kohl’s as well as providing needed volunteers for your event. For more information, contact the State Adviser.
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Supporter Contribution Certificates Chapters are highly encouraged to recognize all of their contributors. Nebraska FCCLA has created a Certificate of Appreciation that can be personalized to include your chapter name and the business/partner name. Chapters are invited to personalize and print this certificate to create a unified network of contributor recognition throughout the state of Nebraska. To access this certificate, visit the Nebraska FCCLA website. If you do not have Publisher and would like a PDF created, contact the State Adviser.
Chapter Developer Awards Chapters who seek and receive donations to Nebraska FCCLA whether in the form of Circle of Friends memberships or through additional opportunities, will be automatically entered into a contest to win $100-$300 State Leadership Conference registration credit. In addition, the top three chapters will receive recognition at the Business and Recognition Session. The contest will run from August 1 - February 1.
Collecting Donations Nebraska FCCLA offers printed materials to assist your chapter in getting donations for Circle of Friends. Contact the State Adviser to order these materials at no cost to you.
When a business agrees to become a member of Circle of Friends, have them fill out the Circle of Friends Sponsorship form and collect the money or payment information.
Send to:
Kristin Vest, Nebraska FCCLA State Adviser 301 Centennial Mall S
PO Box 95167 Lincoln, NE 68509
Any checks should be made out to “Nebraska FCCLA”
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Important Dates (Please note that these dates are due dates not postmarked dates and these dates will
be strictly enforced.)
August
18 FLW registration opens
30 Chapter Spotlight in September Red Leader deadline
September
1 FLW registration closes
12 State Officer Meeting in Kearney, NE
13 Fall Leadership Workshop and SPOT Meeting in Kearney, NE
30 Chapter Spotlight in October Red Leader deadline
October
1 A Day in Your Future job shadow program applications due to the State Adviser
15 A Day in your Future participants notified
15 October Red Leader published
31 Chapter Spotlight in November Red Leader deadline
November
8-10 Capitol Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
10-12 National Cluster Meeting in Washington D.C.
13 Commissioner’s Recognition (by invitation only)
15 November Red Leader Published
15 A Day in Your Future placements arranged
17-19 National Cluster Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK
30 Chapter Spotlight in December Red Leader deadline
December
14 SPOT Applications due to the State Adviser
15 December Red Leader published
31 Chapter Spotlight in January Red Leader deadline
January
1 Affiliation deadline for students competing in District STAR competitions
1 Deadline for initial review of State Degree Portfolios by State Adviser
10 Deadline for submission of Nebraska FCCLA State Degree Portfolio
15 National STAR Events Volunteer Award application deadline
15 January Red Leader published
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15 State Officer Candidate applications due to the State Adviser
15 National Officer Candidate applications due to State Adviser
19 Peer Education Conference registration opens
20 SPOT Candidates notified of status
31 Chapter Spotlight in February Red Leader deadline
February
1-28 CTE Month
1 State Degree candidates notified of status
1 National FCCLA Master Adviser and Adviser Mentor applications due to the State Adviser
1 Nebraska FCCLA Collegiate, FACS Education, Non-FACS Education major, and SPOT Scholarship applications due to the State Adviser
1 Chapter Developer Award deadline
1 National Anthem tryout deadline
1 Nebraska Honorary Membership and Distinguished Service Award applications due to the State Adviser
10 SLC Honorary Conference Assistant applications due to the State Adviser
11-17 FCCLA Week
15 February Red Leader published
16 Peer Education Conference registration closes
17 District STAR Event entry deadline
25 State Degree Program Showcase and interviews
25 State Officer Candidate interviews
25 Peer Education Pre Conference
26 Peer Education Conference
28 Chapter Spotlight in March Red Leader deadline
March
1 A Day in Your Future follow up forms due to the State Adviser
1 National Program Award, National Outstanding Media Award, and National Chapter
Public Relations Award application deadline
1 SLC Registration due
1 National School Administrator Award applications due to the State Adviser
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1 Power of One Recognition applications due to the State Adviser
1 Go For the Red Award deadline for consideration at the State level
1 Nebraska ACE Award application deadline
1 Nebraska Chapter Award application deadline
1 Feed Nebraska application deadline
1 Nebraska National Program Award deadline
1 Nebraska Public Relations Award deadline
1 Affiliation deadline (paid) for all students attending the State Leadership Conference
15 March Red Leader published
17 SLC and STAR payment deadline
31 Chapter Spotlight in April Red Leader deadline
April
1 National Alumni Achievement, National Distinguished Service, National Honorary
Membership, Integration of Core Academics deadline
1 National Program Summary Report application deadline
8-10 State Leadership Conference in Lincoln, NE
13 National STAR Event competitor deadline for informing the State Adviser about participation
15 April Red Leader published
27 National Leadership Conference registration due (Nebraska registration and hotel information)
30 National Go For the Red Award deadline
May
29- June 1 State Officer Leadership Academy (SOLA)
June
15 NLC payments due to the State Association
(Nebraska registration and hotel)
28-July 2 National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA
