tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67223139890035552772024-03-13T22:19:33.868-07:00FCCLA AdvisersFamily, Career & Community Leaders of America, (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men & women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family & Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA has more than 220,000 members and nearly 7,000 chapters from 50 state associations. www.fcclainc.orgFCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-20421411893616648992013-06-19T14:29:00.000-07:002013-06-19T14:29:46.363-07:00Discovering Your Voice at Nashville<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">I</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">n 18 days, the Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America National Leadership Conference will
start in Nashville, TN.
There are many opportunities awaiting delegates, competitors, officers,
and ADVISERS. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Advisers may earn up to 1.5 CEU
credits for participating in activities at the National Leadership Conference.
A non-refundable administrative fee of $20 is charged for this service. If you did not register for this opportunity,
you may pay an extra $20 to receive a verification form to complete and
gain credit. You must do this early,
however, as this opportunity will fade away after 3:00 pm on Monday, July
8. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Advisers may earn Professional
Development Units (PDUs) through the American Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences (AAFCS). All participating
individuals certified in Family and Consumer Sciences are responsible for
complying with AAFCS requirements regarding annual reporting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition to the student
activities, there are several opportunities planned specifically for the
advisers. Kicking off the week is the
networking round table event. Local
advisers from all over the nation will be sharing their expertise in several
different areas like STAR Events, chapter management and fundraising. Come join the fun as you network with others
and learn how to create a stronger and harmonious chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On Monday and Tuesday, there will
be several different Adviser Professional Learning (APL) sessions led by the
National Consultant Team so plan to attend one of the following: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Great compositions need a strong
ending and we will be completing ours with the Adviser Recognition Session on
Wednesday, July 10. Students need to be recognized for their successes and so
do advisers. Bringing to a close this
fabulous event will be our special guest speaker, Dr. Lindsey Shirley, teacher
educator from Utah State.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The National FCCLA Leadership Conference holds many
opportunities, not only for the student members, but also for the
advisers. Come join the symphony of
opportunities and “Discover Your Voice” along the way.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-21104285685882442672013-06-13T13:23:00.006-07:002013-06-13T13:23:55.985-07:00“Wear a pedometer” and Other Things to Expect at NLC<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Whether this is
your first or fiftieth FCCLA National Leadership Conference, you have an
exciting time ahead of you in Nashville, Tennessee, July 5-11. The National Executive Council, National
Consultant Team, and National Staff have been working hard to ensure that this
conference will truly be an event in one of the neatest venues available.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">When I decided
to write this blog, all I could think of was how my first NLC in Nashville
went. When my luggage handle broke
halfway through the first of the three atriums I had to travel through, I
quickly realized the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center was unlike
any other. So, hopefully, this entry
will give you some information of what to expect with not only the venue but
the many events going on at the 2013 FCCLA National Leadership Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The dress code
for all sessions has been published in the original conference mailings and is
also available on the website. This
dress code which was established by the Board of Directors allows for a
professional appearance by all members and markets our organization
positively. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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NLC before, this one might throw you for a loop. This year, there will actually be 2 opening
sessions and your attendance will depend on which region you belong to. Opening and Closing Sessions will be split
but the Business Session will remain as one session. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Walking a lot
just comes with NLC but at this venue, it’s down to a science! The beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel features
gardens that any master gardener would envy and great walking paths. Learn the short-cuts through the hotel and
study the map carefully to make sure you know where you are to go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Advisers need to
be sure to pick up their students’ STAR Event registration packets and all
remind all participants to attend their Orientation on Sunday, July 7 from
6:00-7:00 PM. It is imperative that
students attend this meeting so they can get all of their points for their
event as well as have any questions answered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I personally
cannot wait to see all of you at NLC in July!
It’s a great time of year to catch up with old friends and see the
amazing things that students are doing all around the nation. Have a great rest of your year and I will see
you all in Nashville as we Discover Our Voice together!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-50568781689140388512013-05-23T10:04:00.002-07:002013-05-23T10:04:24.164-07:00FCCLA Summer Activities<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Needing some ideas to keep the FCCLA spirit
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Give chapter officers leadership training
assignments during the summer.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These
assignments could be to read a chapter out of the FCCLA Ultimate Officer
Handbook Training Manual or the Student Leadership Challenge, write a
reflection and some goals they have for their position for the upcoming year,
or have them memorize the opening and closing ceremony (including the creed)
and the purposes of FCCLA.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Participate in a parade. Decorate a float
and make flyers to hand out as you walk down the parade route. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Get together to do service projects for the
community. These could include planting flowers, cleaning up the highway and
serving at the local community events.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do a chapter officer training before school
starts up again in the fall. Have officers bring their favorite candy that
represents them. Give each officer a binder with important information about FCCLA,
list of duties for their office, or a school calendar. Put together a program
of work for your chapter.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do a summer leadership conference for chapter officers
during registration day in August that gets them focused on getting kids signed
up before school even starts.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have chapter officers come on registration day to
help give kids direction in the halls, get kids excited for school, and also be
seen around as part of the leadership of the school. By doing this students
understand that FCCLA officers are all part of the leadership for the school.</span></li>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-47389683517644511502013-05-15T12:00:00.000-07:002013-05-15T12:00:01.730-07:00Chapter Records: Who, What, When, Where?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Last year my chapter celebrated our 5<sup>th</sup>
anniversary as an FCCLA chapter. Our
chapter officers planned a big reunion dinner for our members, parents, and
alumni as part of their Life Event Planning STAR Event. Besides the financial planning and budgeting
that my students strengthened from planning the event, we quickly realized the
importance of another aspect of our chapter: maintaining detailed and accurate
chapter records!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">When I first started teaching, I knew for
sure I would remember everything we did as an FCCLA chapter. After all, these were memories that would
last a lifetime! But somehow the years
and activities have blurred together and I find myself wondering exactly when
did we do a toy drive… was that last year?
Two years ago?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Luckily, over time our chapter records
have become more detailed as our chapter has grown and developed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Here are some chapter record keeping tips
that have worked for us:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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detailed spreadsheet of member information, including email address and
phone numbers, to keep in touch with current and former members.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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of Records position. This officer
can be responsible for creating notes of everything discussed at officer
meetings to remind each person of the roles and responsibilities for
upcoming activities.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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notebook of community contacts.
Members can go directly to the notebook to find the name and phone
number of a community partner we have previously worked with instead of
spending time trying to re-find information that has previously been
established.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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members to compete in a Chapter Showcase STAR Event. These visual displays and manuals are
valuable resources to use to promote FCCLA to potential members or community
members. Alumni also enjoy looking
at these projects as they reminisce about their experiences in FCCLA.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-43350105079921027792013-05-08T10:54:00.001-07:002013-05-08T10:54:24.314-07:00The Positive Impact of Career and Technical Student Organizations<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">This year
marked a new and exciting venture as I took a brand new group of students to
our State Conference for FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of
America). I have been attending these
conferences yearly for the past ten years.
This marked the first time that I had a group that was excited about
actually competing in competitive events and wanting to win. This group wanted more. They had a spark of excitement and fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">As they
prepared, in the weeks that led up to state conference, we spent many hours
after school helping each other understand what needed to be done for each
project. We ended up with three strong
groups and three strong projects. I was
proud of my students and they were proud of themselves. They practiced and changed things daily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I could see
that they were all getting anxious. I
tried to continue to provide a strong front for them, even though deep inside,
I was a nervous wreck. It seemed like in
no time at all. I sent them all to
compete and in no time at all they were back sharing their experiences with me
and each other. Now the hard part was to
wait until the next day for our results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Finally the
last day was upon us and I sent my three groups into the contestant lineup to
receive their awards. As my groups came
to the stage I almost screamed with pride when their names were announced and
they got to walk across the stage and receive their bronze medals. Five students and five bronze
medals! I was about to bust with pride
and I was so proud of my students for their accomplishments. Finally my last contestant was approaching
the stage and I could barely contain myself when her name was called as the
gold medal winner and the representative for our state to the National
Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, in July. We were all so excited. We had come to compete and we had conquered
them all! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">As we were
driving home, my students said to me that they had a great time. They all wanted to continue in FCCLA and my
classes and compete again. This gave me
such a great sense of pride and accomplishment as a teacher. I became a teacher to make a difference in
the lives of young people and today I realized that I had a made a difference
in the lives of these six teenagers! I
had made a difference and I want to continue to do so for many more years! Do nott
be afraid as an adviser to take a chance on doing something new. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Do you have
stories like this one? They really
encourage other teachers to have their students compete!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-72347207804561426872013-05-01T13:09:00.002-07:002013-05-01T13:10:13.124-07:00Is That Your Voice I Hear!?!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">If you are like
me summer brings some of the best things.
Eating outside, enjoying time with family, and National Leadership Conference! I know, I know, it’s a busy week that we all
take a deep breath when it’s done but it’s also something that I personally
know I look forward to. I love getting
to see all of the friends from around the country, watch our student leaders in
action, and seeing the excitement of FCCLA spread to such a wide group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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believe that it really is around the corner.
Some of you reading this may already know that you are going and some of
you may still be up in the air. No
matter which group you are in, deadlines come up quick. The deadline for early registration is <b>May 1, TODAY</b>! While your chapter has already received
information about National Leadership Conference, I wanted to just remind you
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of some of the great events going on including the Gala-A Southern Summer Night
in Music City, the special event at Nashville Shorts, the FCCLA Run4Red 5K to
benefit Alumni and Associates, or any of the other great tour and career
exploration options.<o:p></o:p></div>
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which is mandatory for general sessions, business sessions, exhibits,
workshops, and the STAR Events recognition session. You can see the official conference dress <a href="http://www.fcclainc.org/content/nlc-dress-code/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-86776532942126006652013-04-24T12:04:00.004-07:002013-04-24T12:04:27.928-07:00Adviser Networking Opportunity!With state meetings coming to an end, it's time to start thinking about NLC! Don't miss out on this opportunity to talk with some of the best voices of FCCLA...you, the advisers, during the Adviser Networking Session! Take a chance to hear from advisers, state advisers, and alumni in many/mini presentations with great ideas, resources, and networking opportunities. Join the choir of advisers with your own ideas to share as well. Complete the proposal form <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6WFJPJ8">here</a>!FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-47570314201377584442013-04-17T13:27:00.002-07:002013-04-17T13:27:40.340-07:00Passing the Baton: Electing Officers<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">By: Donna
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Whether you
have officer elections in the spring or the fall, this is an essential part of
developing a successful FCCLA chapter.
The officers will be the ones to plan the program of work for the year,
set the chapter goals and then lead the chapter to achieve the goals and
complete the program of work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Below are a
few suggestions to ensure that the chapter foundation continues to grow: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Be sure to put the procedures of the
election in the Chapter By-Laws. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Be
very specific about how the chapter elects officers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">You
may want to model the Region/District, State and/or National procedures to
ensure consistency.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Put
in a contingency plan for unexpected events like: tiebreakers, not enough
candidates, complaints from parents, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Have
officers and/or the executive council evaluate the application, offices, and
officer responsibilities on a yearly basis to see if any adjustments need to be
made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Set
a deadline for all applications to be turned in to be eligible to run for an
office and stick to the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Use
alumni, graduating seniors who are officers, and Region/District, State and/or
National Officers to interview officers to place them in appropriate positions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all officers to go through the interview process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a set number of questions that will be asked to all candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all chapter members to vote on specific offices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Training<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up a time where officers can be trained in their job responsibilities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the officers plan a program of work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Creating a
procedure to elect officers sets the foundation for a solid and successful
chapter, where students can lead and learn the skills needed in their future
careers. Officers and members both
benefit when there is a plan for them to follow. Students also gain the confidence they need
to lead. The role of the adviser then
becomes just that: advising students.
Advisers can challenge the officers to pass the baton and leave a legacy
for others to follow for many years to come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-26984184609534170952013-04-10T11:51:00.000-07:002013-04-10T11:51:09.833-07:00Advisory Boards: Friend or Foe?<br />
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Hopefully this title caught your attention because you realize how strange that
notion even is. If you've never had an advisory board before you might be
afraid it's a foe, but a well-planned and organized advisory board is always
your friend. So how do you make sure your advisory board is well-planned
and organized? Here's some tips:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Have a clearly outlined agenda for your
meetings. Make sure you know what you are going to discuss at each meeting and
stick to the agenda. Sharing it with the members of your advisory
committee in advance is also helpful so they can think about items on the
agenda before they arrive.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Limit meeting length and frequency. Be as
respectful of their time as you would expect others to be of yours. While
there's no magic number to meetings, a good general guideline is 60-90 minutes
2-4 times per year. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">hank them for their service in public ways.
Consider writing their boss a thank-you note, recognize them in the
paper, give them a small (FCCLA themed) gift, or serve refreshments at the
meeting. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Include a wide variety of people on your
advisory board. Parents, students, administrators, counselors, other
career and technical educators in your school, board of education members,
business leaders, career field specialists, and post-secondary educators all
make excellent members of an advisory board. Also, be sure to look at the
gender makeup of your group.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Take suggestions. While not everything may
work, let those who suggest ideas know that their suggestions are still valued
and that you will look into it. Not discounting ideas makes people feel
more comfortable with suggesting other things. Remember, it only takes
one great idea to solve a problem. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Let them know the strengths and weaknesses of
the department. Don't be afraid to talk about where your department is
strong but also where it needs to see improvement. Advisory boards can
provide valuable insight and sometimes even resources to helping grow those
strengths as well as improving areas of weakness.</span></li>
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successful advisory board.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-13551830884581327622013-04-04T12:59:00.001-07:002013-04-04T12:59:23.408-07:00FUNdraisers!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Fundraisers! Where do you start? How do you get your students motivated? Check out the Making Ends Meet webinar and fundraising materials provided by </span>Cathe Felz<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> on the <a href="http://www.fcclainc.org/content/adviser-resources/">Adviser Resources</a> page of the national website. You'll be glad you did!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">What are some successful fundraisers you have done with your students?</span></span>FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-78845960908884143142013-03-27T11:32:00.001-07:002013-03-27T11:32:53.883-07:00Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic, and FACS?!<br />
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Rithmetic has been a part of education for a very long time. Most of us grew up learning about the three
R’s and how they fit into a student’s learning curriculum. In fact, it has been stated that if education
was a three legged stool, the three R’s would be the legs holding education
together. So, what does that have to do
with Family and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The FACS and FCCLA curriculum is
the seat, on that three legged stool, that allows the core curriculum to
stand. Through the in-depth projects and
classroom activities, FACS and FCCLA provide the other three R’s to complete a
balanced education: Rigor, Relevance and
Relationships. (Check out the March 13
blog for ideas of how to incorporate core subjects into your classroom.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The core curriculum is the basic
essence of FACS education. Can you
imagine preparing a catered dinner in Culinary Arts without math skills,
reading skills or even writing skills?
What about designing a garment for a fashion show or teaching and
working with children? Even in FCCLA,
members are required to write and read and do math in many of the STAR and
Demonstration Events. FCCLA officers
write letters, complete budget forms and read on a daily basis. The stronger the core curriculum is in our
students, the better they perform. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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students practice these core skills, as well as develop the other three R’s
that employers are searching for in their future employees. Through Bloom’s Taxonomy, students are
challenged to develop their thinking skills through analysis, synthesis and
evaluation techniques, adding rigor to the core curriculum. FCCLA/FACS adds relevance to the core by
applying students’ knowledge across different disciplines and to real-world
predictable and unpredictable situations.
Relationships are developed between the student, the teacher, and the
subject matter. Students learn to love the core disciplines through the activities in FACS classes and FCCLA
events. FCCLA provides opportunities for
students to practice these skills OUTSIDE of the classroom therefore bringing
in the final element for preparation for a positive and successful future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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‘Rithmetic are the three legs of the education stool and the foundation for our
students basic education. However,
without Family, Consumer Sciences and Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America, there is not a seat to hold these core skills together. Through FACS and FCCLA, students gain Rigor,
Relevance and Relationships to complete their education and preparation for
their future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-173932204382599932013-03-20T07:50:00.001-07:002013-03-20T07:50:19.130-07:00STAR Event HELP!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I have been
thinking a lot about STAR Events and National Program applications this last
month, as I am sure many of you have as well. It seems that once the year
starts and the hustle and bustle of getting things started ends, it is time to
start putting everything together for state competitions in STAR Events. This
year, in particular, I feel a bit overwhelmed. In evaluating what needs to be
done in the next month, my calendar is packed with STAR Event work nights,
basketball tournaments, teacher meetings and community activities. I am
wondering where all the time went and exactly what we accomplished this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">For our chapter
the hardest challenge is pulling all the activities we have held throughout the
year together into finalized projects. My FCCLA members are stressed with
science fair, Academic Olympics and other extra-curricular activities and many
start considering just not finishing their projects. The challenge I face is
keeping them motivated to see the project through to the end. What sounded good
in August now sounds like too much work to complete. Every year students begin to lose their
motivation to complete their projects. And the cloudy, cold, grey weather
does not help with student or adviser motivation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">During FCCLA
week, our chapter highlights one project each day. This gives the students an opportunity to
share what they have been working on with classmates and staff members. These
activities also provide one more opportunity to educate their peers about
various teen issues. An example of some of the activities we have done during
lunch are set up a wii for students to participate in our distracted driving
project, passed out bottled water when we were working on a project for Africa,
or held a distracted driving scavenger hunt. Students who are not involved in
FCCLA have a chance to participate in our projects, we take pictures and
everyone involved learns a little bit about our projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Some students
complete their events in the classroom. For
example, the fashion design class is studying color so students tie dyed cotton
pillowcases to learn how to mix colors, then made pillowcase dresses for Haiti
out of the pillowcases. The students learned about color, Haiti and basic
construction techniques. Students worked in groups to put together a manual
about their project. Two of the girls will present the class project at the
State Leadership Conference in March. Another example of a class completing a
project together is the Healthy Hallways project the culinary arts class is
working on to teach elementary students about the importance of fitness and
good nutrition. They did an exercise assembly with elementary students,
purchased pedometers for the elementary walking program and will be preparing
nutritious snacks for elementary classrooms in January and February. Each
participant receives a grade based on their participation during class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">What are some ways you help motivate your students to complete projects and compete in STAR Events?</span></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-18984308512540361612013-03-13T12:46:00.003-07:002013-03-13T12:46:36.812-07:00FCCLA Projects and Core Academics<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">By: Rachel VanPelt,
National Consultant Team<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“Why do I need to know
this? When am I ever going to use this
in my life? How does this apply to the
real world?” Some students may
frequently ask these questions … But not FCCLA members! FCCLA members know their projects are relevant
and meaningful. As FCCLA advisers, we too know that FCCLA
projects provide members with opportunities to enhance their learning and
skills through the integration of core academics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Integrating core academics
in FCCLA projects is not as intimidating as it might sound. Here are a few examples of how core academics
can be integrated through STAR Event projects:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Innovations:<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Math- Evaluating and computing nutrition information
from multiple ingredients to create a nutrition label <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Science- Develop and modify a prototype formula using
the scientific method<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Language Arts- Communication skills are utilized to
create a marketing plan <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Social Studies- Market research of a population to
determine a potential target audience</span></li>
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Ambassador:<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Math- Analyze current data to support the project
concern<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Science- Examine the environmental impact and
sustainability of our lifestyle choices and ways we can counteract
environmental problems<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Language Arts- Implement inquiry skills to document
background research about the project concern<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Social Studies- Investigate the historical
significance of an environmental concern and make projections about how
lifestyle changes could impact future generations</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Integrating core academics
into FCCLA projects is vital to the success of our programs. Blending FCCLA projects and core academics demonstrates
the importance and relevance of our programs in today’s society. Don’t be afraid to share with your colleagues
and administrators the ways that your FCCLA chapter incorporates core academics
into your activities and projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Be sure to submit your
application for the Integration of Core Academics Award by April 1. Find the application here: <a href="http://www.fcclainc.org/content/adult-award-applications/">http://www.fcclainc.org/content/adult-award-applications/</a>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Post a comment to share how
your chapter integrates core academics into your FCCLA projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-70776930236739495162013-03-07T06:52:00.000-08:002013-03-07T06:52:10.695-08:00Teen Times in the Classroom<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">By Molly Brock, National Executive Council Adviser</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">You are in
the teacher’s lounge or mail room. You
see the plastic wrapped stack of <i>Teen
Times</i> shoved into your mailbox.
You’ve got mail! But you also
have an amazing classroom resource at your fingertips. So how can you use <i>Teen Times </i>to get your students excited about FCCLA?<i> <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">FCCLA
in Action- This showcases chapters all over the country who are making a
difference in their community. You can
use this to inspire your chapter members as well as get some great ideas to use
with your chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">It’s
a Date- All of the important upcoming dates are right in one convenient
place. Discuss these with your students
and share with them all of the upcoming due dates and deadlines for the wide
variety of activities that FCCLA has to offer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">There’s
an APP for That- Yes, your principal wants you to integrate technology into
your classroom—have students download the app, scan other QR codes in the
magazine, and discuss why technology is a great way to market yourself!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Advertisements-
These feature organizations, our outreach projects and national programs that
we support. What are these ads promoting
and are they effective? What a great way
to introduce cross-curricular activity!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">CTSOs? What are those?- Just in case you have told your kids and you have told your kids, and they are still looking at you like you are talking in a
different language, <i>Teen Times</i> gives
you great tools to help your kids talk to community members, board members, and
kids that are not involved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Scavenger
Hunt- Create a scavenger hunt with the magazine that your students can complete
in class. More than likely, you and your
students will find lots of items to discuss!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">How do YOU
use <i>Teen Times </i>in your classroom?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-32449524540206414152013-02-20T13:38:00.000-08:002013-02-20T13:38:14.569-08:00To Do: Complete National Program Award Applications<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By: Allison Kreifels,
National Consultant Team</span><br />
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Every chapter does them so why not get recognized for them. Here is your
friendly reminder that National Program Award applications are due March 1. Applications
can be filled out through the online applications page that is accessed through
the FCCLA website.<br />
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Applications should be completed by students. Be sure to give them the
questions that should be answered as well as any length specifications for each
question to ensure the best possible responses. In addition, encourage
them to type their responses in a Google Drive Doc or Word document so that
changes can be made and they can be easily copied and pasted into the online
application.<br />
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So, don't delay. Recognize your chapter and students today with a
National Program Award application! All chapters are recognized with a
certificate and you could even win $500-$1000 for your chapter and be
recognized on stage at the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-63058266447093362092013-02-13T12:58:00.003-08:002013-02-13T12:58:41.885-08:00Make Your Mark<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">FCCLA Week: the best week of the year for FCCLA members across the country. Our students have the opportunity to show the nation what it means to be a part of the ultimate leadership experience. FCCLA members have the biggest hearts and continue to serve those who need it the most. These students model the way in their commitment to improving their families, careers and communities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">FCCLA Week is special in that members across the nation unite to spread the word, not only about FCCLA, but about issues and causes that are important to their individual schools and communities. It is truly amazing to see what a group of talented, driven, dedicated students can accomplish in one short week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out some of the ways chapters celebrated National FCCLA Week 2013:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Purple Day for March of Dimes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Staff Appreciation Days</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bake Sales for Share our Strength</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Go Orange Day for Share our Strength</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Facts/trivia in daily announcements</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Dress for Success Day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bag Hunger Day to raise money for childhood hunger prevention</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>FCCLA Logo Scavenger Hunts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Public Service Announcements</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>FCCLA T-Shirt Days</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Did you “Make Your Mark” in your families, careers and communities during National FCCLA Week 2013? We would love to hear how you celebrated the best week of the year!</span><br />
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-17162475923057210582013-02-06T10:58:00.003-08:002013-02-06T10:58:36.322-08:00It's CTE Month!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">February is Career and Technical Education Month.
This is the time where Career and Technical Education shines the
brightest. However, if we do not use
spotlights, many people will not see the light.
I have been told that people do not know about Family and Consumer
Sciences or Career and Technical Education because we do not tell people about
us and what we do. As a FACS teacher, I
know that it is hard to “toot our own horns”, but the fact is, if we do not,
the public will not know we exist. At
this moment, legislators are now saying that education needs to be teaching
career skills, along with academics. We
have been doing this for years.. It is our time to show what CTE is truly
about and the many benefits that students gain by being in our classrooms. Here are a few ideas:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Show off your students.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Have them do service learning projects for the community or for one of
the National FCCLA National Outreach Projects.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">You have
two to choose from:</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Share our Strength
and March of Dimes.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Participate in FCCLA
Week, February 10-16.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Have the students
plan an activity everyday highlighting a national program in FCCLA.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Share your ideas and successes with FCCLA
members on Facebook or Twitter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Host an open house of your student activities and class
projects.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Invite parents, administration
and, of course, the school board.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Don’t
forget to invite the media to come and see what CTE is all about.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In a small school, collaborate with the other
CTE programs and host the open house together.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Remember, we are all part of the same family and it is time for us to
bond together to help each other spread the word.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Spread the word about FACS and CTE by using social
media.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Post pictures of your classroom
activities and FCCLA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you don’t know how to use these valuable marketing tools, ask your
students to help you.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Highlight all of your classroom successes, as well as
FCCLA, to the school board, administrators, parents, and local media.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Let them know what is going on in the
classroom.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Write to your congressmen and
inform them what skills you are teaching in the classroom.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Have the students write testimonial letters
telling what they have gained from their CTE experiences. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These are a few of the ideas that you can do. You are only limited by your own
imagination. Check out <a href="http://www.acte.org/">www.acte.org</a> or your state CTE organization for
additional ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don’t miss this great opportunity to let people know what
CTE is all about!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-78455409907760256602013-01-23T13:54:00.000-08:002013-01-23T13:54:18.569-08:00Adviser Award Applications<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't forget that the applications for Master Adviser and Adviser Mentor are due February 1, 2013. There are so many outstanding FCCLA advisers working hard for members every day. Don't hesitate to give yourself a little recognition for the time, efforts, dedication, and leadership you demonstrate on behalf of FCCLA members. Check out the descriptions for each below and then head to the national website to apply!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Master Adviser</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Master Adviser Award recognizes advisers who have been successful in: advising an affiliated chapter for a minimum of three years, promoting the organization, operating an integrated chapter with a balanced program of work, facilitating youth-centered activities, and keeping abreast of new happenings within the organization.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Adviser Mentor</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Adviser Mentor Award recognizes advisers who have been successful in: achieving Master Adviser Recognition, devoting two years to new adviser assistance, assuming adult leadership roles in FCCLA, conducting adviser workshops, attending training workshops, and using national and state FCCLA resources. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Apply here:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">http://www.fcclainc.org/content/adult-award-applications/</span>FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-49520558210101670272013-01-10T07:42:00.001-08:002013-01-10T07:42:11.395-08:00National Programs in the Classroom<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By Cathe Felz, National Consultant Team<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Integrating National Programs into the curriculum is a great
way to add an interesting twist to regular classroom activities. Every
classroom is different and the interests of students vary from year to year.
The secret to successfully integrating National Programs into the classroom is
to make the project relevant to the students in the classroom. Survey students
about what they are interested in, students then conduct a community needs
assessment, the class selects a topic they will focus on for the semester. Then
the students work as a group to plan a project to address the issue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Larger classes may be divided into sub groups and each group
of 5-10 students may design a project around a community need or each sub group
may plan a component of one larger project. For example if the students select
cancer awareness as their topic one group may work on the education component
for a particular type of cancer while another group raises funds for the
American Cancer Society. The class may decide to sponsor a cancer awareness
event and invite various groups to present screening methods, awareness
information, fundraising opportunities or other information preventing cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In our school we use the planning process or service
learning model to develop classroom projects. Students investigate, complete
planning and preparation, take action on their selected issue and demonstrate
what they have learned through classroom presentations. We use a tool for
brainstorming called a planning tree. All the ideas for addressing a community
need are written on sticky notes and place on a larger piece of paper with
several branches, each branch has a separate topic. Topics of the planning tree
include: public relations, resources, people who can help and activities. The
trunk of the tree is our overall goal for the project. We also include skills
we have and what we will need to learn on the illustration. Following the
brainstorming portion of project development we “prune” the tree and remove
those activities that may not be as beneficial to our project but we save them
just in case they can be used for another project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The class develops a time line complete with assigned tasks
for each group member. Students work on the project during class, they may also
complete tasks on their own in order to meet the deadlines of the time line. One
person in the class or group is assigned the job of chairperson and accepts the
responsibility for making sure everyone completes their assigned tasks. If
students do not complete their duties their grade is adversely affected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Students use a variety of skills to carry out projects
including parliamentary procedure, problem solving, creative and critical
thinking, interpersonal communication and time management. We use the national
programs as the frame work for the projects and students learn about the
planning process and FCCLA even if they are not affiliated members. Integrating
National Programs into the classroom has increased our chapter membership by
including students in the program of work who are not generally active members
of extra-curricular organizations.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-65581783055319885192013-01-03T10:44:00.000-08:002013-01-03T10:44:09.941-08:00This Will Be the Year...<br />
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Allison Kreifels, National Consultant Team</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't
begin to tell you how crazy New Years Eve was like when I was little.
Actually, I can tell you. I was in bed by the same time I normally
was and my parents treated it like any other evening. Even in my college
years I was often awoke by calls from my friends wishing me a "Happy New
Year" as I drearily told them the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">As an
adult I feel slightly more pressure to set goals to accomplish next year but
have yet to really commit any year. While your story may be slightly like
mine or it may be completely the opposite as you set and accomplish personal
and professional goals each year, the new year does provide us with a valuable
opportunity to think about where we are and where we can go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FCCLA, it's no different. Where are you? Where can you go?
These questions need to be answered by your members and the New Year
provides a great mid-year check for your chapter. While every chapter is
different, here are some things to keep in mind as you set some achievable and
valuable resolutions for your FCCLA:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a second semester affiliation goal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for an adult award winner to represent your chapter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for FCCLA scholarships.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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additional National Programs and apply for recognition at the National level.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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plans to attend your State Leadership Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fundraising for the National Leadership Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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up procedures for electing officers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bylaws and procedures to begin initiating change for the next school year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on 2013 and set some SMART goals to improve your personal and professional
life. And, don't even think about calling me at midnight!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-46503556793091740772012-12-19T11:00:00.000-08:002012-12-19T11:00:04.989-08:00Happy Holidays from FCCLA<br />
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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. <span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Michael Benjamin, National Executive Director</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-54203230204113893042012-12-12T10:58:00.001-08:002012-12-12T10:58:07.356-08:00Digital Stories for Change<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">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!</span><br />
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awards to Level I and Level II entries:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Level I</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> –the top 20 entries in each category (Junior, Senior, and
Occupational) will each receive a<b> $100 </b>incentive
award. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Level II</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> – the top 3 entries in each category (Junior, Senior and
Occupational) will receive the following awards – </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1<sup>st</sup> place, $1,500; 2<sup>nd</sup> place, $1,000; and 3<sup>rd</sup>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">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 <a href="http://www.fcclainc.org/">www.fcclainc.org</a>. Entries are due online by <u>February 1,
2012.</u> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-15299399725152504512012-12-05T13:01:00.003-08:002012-12-05T13:01:28.593-08:00Adult Award Application Reminder<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">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.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.981481552124023px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes former members who have distinguished themselves in a chosen field of endeavor, whether as a paid professional or volunteer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.38888931274414px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">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.</span></span><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14.44444465637207px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">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.</span></span></strong></div>
FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-3115580226090422902012-11-29T06:59:00.000-08:002012-11-29T07:00:09.634-08:00Cluster Meeting in Review<br />
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behalf of the FCCLA staff, I appreciate and thank you for your support as we
celebrate the beauty of this season and transition from the National Cluster
Meetings (NCM) to preparation for our 2013 National Leadership Conference in
Nashville. Speaking of the Cluster Meetings, here’s a brief update and I thank
all four thousand nine hundred total students who
participated at the 2012 National Cluster<b> </b>Meetings: 357 in Reno, 1,895
in Indianapolis and 2,648 in Oklahoma City. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With respect to the <b>Skill
Demonstration Events </b>held during the Clusters</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, students from
Colorado, Nevada, Indiana and<b> </b>Oklahoma placed first in Culinary Chicken
Fabrication; Nevada, Wisconsin, Ohio and Missouri placed first in Culinary Food
Art; Nevada, Ohio and Oklahoma placed first in Culinary Knife Skills; New
Jersey, Ohio and Kansas placed first in FCCLA Creed
Speaking & Interpretation; Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, placed first in
Impromptu Speaking; Washington, Nevada, Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma, Texas and
Kansas placed first in Toys that Teach. Congratulations to all who competed and
for a complete list of competitors, go the FCCLA Website.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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Sciences Knowledge Bowl, </b>f</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ifteen chapters representing 11 states made it to the National Leadership Conference (Level 3) qualifiers: Idaho, Indiana (2), Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio (2), Oklahoma (3), Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Congratulations to these teams and we look
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FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722313989003555277.post-15283444825598068102012-11-21T07:18:00.000-08:002012-11-21T07:18:08.376-08:00Making Your Mark at the National Cluster Leadership Meetin<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This last weekend wrapped up the National Cluster Meetings held in Reno, Indianapolis, and Oklahoma City. Hopefully your chapter was able to attend one of these fantastic meetings. So now that you have attended, what do you do with the information? You can kick off a membership drive using those ideas from the Membership Recruitment workshop. How about those leadership games to revitalize your students for mid-semester blues or to develop some great communication skills? Of course, STAR Event competitions are just around the corner and you can incorporate some of those projects in your classroom activities. But, advisers were not the only ones who made their mark. The Skill Demonstrations competitors showcased their expertise in Culinary Arts, Impromptu Speaking and the new event, Toys that Teach. Members learned how to develop a sense of humor and appreciate themselves and others and decrease bullying in their communities. In addition, students and advisers experienced many networking opportunities, made connections with others and gained more new ideas. So, take those notes, start thinking outside the box, and integrate those ideas in your daily practices. Have a great holiday and don’t forget to be thankful!</span></span>FCCLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341763761667133222noreply@blogger.com0