Happy Holidays from FCCLA

As 2012 draws to a close, I would like to thank you for your support of and loyalty to FCCLA. It has been a busy year for the national organization but we could not have had the successes that we've had without your support. On behalf of the FCCLA Board of Directors, the National Executive Council and the FCCLA staff, I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a very happy and blessed New Year.  

Best, 

Michael Benjamin, National Executive Director

Digital Stories for Change

FCCLA advisers, we need YOU! Thanks to our partnership with All State Foundation, your digital story about youth traffic safety could earn you money!  All you have to do is enter the Digital Stories for Change STAR Event and you could be the winner!

We are able to provide the following awards to Level I and Level II entries:

Level I –the top 20 entries in each category (Junior, Senior, and Occupational) will each receive a $100 incentive award.

Level II – the top 3 entries in each category (Junior, Senior and Occupational) will receive the following awards – 

1^st place, $1,500; 2^nd place, $1,000; and 3^rd place, $750. 

Participants can make a positive difference in their communities and help save lives with the theme of the Digital Stories for Change competition “Youth Traffic Safety.”  Download the event rules today at www.fcclainc.org.  Entries are due online by February 1, 2012.  

Will you help us make this partnership successful???

Adult Award Application Reminder

The deadline for some Adult Award applications is quickly approaching. Nominate deserving individuals for the Alumni Achievement Award, Honorary Membership Award, and Distinguished Service Award by December 15. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully and include all letters of recommendation and verifications needed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to recognize dedicated FCCLA supporters, alumni, and partners.

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes former members who have distinguished themselves in a chosen field of endeavor, whether as a paid professional or volunteer. 

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions and continuing service by individuals whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the organization's programs. Examples of those eligible for the Distinguished Service Award are local and state advisers, city and state supervisors of Family and Consumer Sciences, and teacher educators.

The Honorary Membership Award recognizes persons whose professional responsibilities are not directly related to the organization but who have made outstanding contributions and provide continuing service to the national organization.