Unit 2

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Leadership and Service Learning

Tonja BoldingLakeside High School 2008

2.1 Match the terms related to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 1. acronym- a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title

2. creed-a statement of belief

3. critical thinking- reflecting or thinking about complex issues, usually to make a decision or action

4. emblem-a visual symbol that represents a group

5. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) – an organization for students who are enrolled or have been enrolled in family and consumer sciences classes for at least one semester

6. mission – a statement that defines an organization’s overreaching purpose.

7. national programs -frameworks for FCCLA action that encourage members to enhance their personal growth and build their leadership skills

8. motto – a word or saying that expresses ones aims, ideals or guiding rule.

9. purposes – the object for which something exists or is done.

F-Family

C-Career

C-& Community

L-Leaders

A-of America

2.2 Describe reasons for belonging to FCCLA

Develop leadership skillsMake new friendsDevelop skills for lifeFocuses on the concern of youthEncourages personal growthRecognition of accomplishmentsOpportunity to assume responsibilitiesOpportunity to help others

2.2 Describe reasons for belonging to FCCLA (continued)

Develop employability skills

Chance to practice decision making skills

Provides a sense of belonging

Explores changing roles of men & women

Builds on classroom learning

Promotes understanding of self and relationships with others

FUN!!

2.2.1 State the overall mission (a statement that defines an organization’s overreaching purpose) of FCCLA

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 communication

practical knowledge and

vocational preparation

2.2.2 State requirements for active membership in national FCCLA

Any student who is taking or has taken a course in family and consumer sciences through grade 12 shall be eligible for active membership in an organized chapter within the school. Active members shall be eligible to hold

office, make motions and vote.Pay dues.

Offer incentives

Reward members

Inform students of National Membership campaign

Use positive peer pressure

Publicize

Fun activities

2.2.3 Develop ways to increase local chapter membership through use of current national membership campaign

All chapters that affiliate with their state and national headquarters by March 1 are eligible for recognition in one or more of the following categories:

1.Perfect FACS ParticipationFCCLA chapters Requirement: Affiliate on the state and

national levels 100% of those students enrolled in the Advisers own FACS classes at your school.

2. Be Part of It! Members get three new members.

3. Best Use of a National Program as a Membership

Recruitment, Retention and Recognition ActivityUsing the planning process, FCCLA advisors demonstratehow one national program was used to incorporate the 3R'sof membership.

2.2.3 Develop ways to increase local chapter membership through use of current national membership campaign

Activity-”Step 1 Webquest” www.fcclainc.org

February 11, 1917-Smith-Hughes Act was signed, it provide the first national approval of vocational education in the public school.

June 11, 1945-Future Homemakers of America was a white girls youth organization founded in Chicago.

Dues were 10 cents.

2.3 Describe FCCLA history,

Oct. 17, 1946 – Arkansas FHA chapter chartered as 37th State AssociationJuly 1965-New Homemakers of

America was the black girl’s organization that merged with Future Homemakers of America

May 1971-HERO (Home Economics Related Occupations) chapters were added

Oct. 1994 – Home Economics

changed to Family and Consumer

Sciences

July 1999 name changed to Family, Career,

and Community Leaders of America.

October 1999 the new emblem (a visual symbol that represents a group)

was adopted

2.3 FCCLA Motto (a word or saying that expresses ones aims, ideals or guiding rule)

“Toward New Horizons”

2.3 Official FCCLA Colors

Red- suggests strength, courage and determination-personal qualities leading to happiness through a positive self-image

White- symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action-qualities that will help individuals build a better tomorrow

2.3 FCCLA Flower

• Red Rose

The red rose represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance.

2.3 FCCLA Creed- (a statement of belief)

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

AmericaWe face the future with warm courage and high hope.

2.3 FCCLA Purposes (the object for which something exists or is done)

1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life

2. To strengthen the function of the family as a 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 and related occupations

2.3 FCCLA Publications

• Teen Times is the FCCLA national publication

– Each member receives a copy

– This is a bi-monthly publication.

2.3 National Programs (frameworks for FCCLA action that encourage members to enhance their personal growth and build their leadership skills)

learn how to explore career pathways and skills for success in families, careers and communities

Career Connection

Community Service

take action in your community and discover the difference you can make

Dynamic Leadership

try new leadership experiences and investigate exciting topics through interactive participation in

various activities

Families First

discover how you can strengthen family relationships through this national peer

education program

FACTS

put the brakes on impaired driving and traffic crashes, help your friends arrive alive and lower the number one cause of death for

youth in America

Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety

acronym(a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title)

Financial Fitness

help your peers make, save and spend money wisely to be financially fit

Japanese Exchange

experience another culture and develop independence while living with a

Japanese host family

Leaders at Work

enhance your job skills and gain valuable on-site work experience

Power of One

give yourself the power to make a positive change in your families, careers

and communities, one goal at a time

STAR Events

earn recognition for proficiency and achievements in leadership and job-related skills

Students Taking Action with Recognition

acronym(a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title)

STAR EventsCompetition Categories

• Applied Technology• Career Investigations• Chapter Service• Chapter Showcase• Entrepreneurship• Focus on Children• Illustrated Talk• Job Interview• National Programs in Action• Parliamentary Procedure

STAR Events offer individual skill development and application of learning

through the following activities

• cooperative – teams work to accomplish specific goals

• individualized – members work alone to accomplish specific goals

• competitive – individual or team performance measured by an established set of criteria

STOP the Violence

empower youth with attitudes, skills, and resources to recognize , report and reduce

youth violence

acronym

(a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or title)

Student Body

help your peers eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices

“Fantastic Voyage”by Lakeside

Set Sail on the Adventure of a Lifetime

Discover Your Hidden Treasures Join FCCLA

$20.00Includes annual dues, t-shirt &

keychain