Family, Career

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Family, Career Community Leaders of America

• Objectives 1.1-1.8
• National FACS Standards

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Terminology

• FCCLA
• Leadership
• Mission
• Planning Process
• STAR Events

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What Is FCCLA?

• Family Career and Community Leaders of America

• An organization for students who are enrolled or
  have been enrolled in Family Consumer Sciences
  classes for at least one semester

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FCCLA History

• Feb. 1917 Smith Hughes Act Signed
• June 1945 FHA founded in Chicago
• Feb. 1946 Oklahoma FHA chartered as 18th State
  Association
• July 1965 FHA and New Homemakers merged

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FCCLA History(Cont.)

• May 1971 HERO Chapters established
• Oct. 1994 Home Economics changed to FACS
• July 1999 FHA/HERO changed to FCCLA
• Oct. 1999 New emblem adopted

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Things To Know

• Motto Toward New Horizons

• Colors Red and White

• Flower Red Rose

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FCCLA 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 communication, practical knowledge
and vocational preparation.
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FCCLA 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 cooperation in the
   home and family.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in
   helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.

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FCCLA Purposes(Cont.)

1. To promote greater understanding between youth
   and adults.
2. To provide opportunities for making decisions and
   assuming responsibilities.
3. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and
   women in todays society.
4. To promote FACS, FACS careers, and related
   occupations.

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FCCLA Creed

• We are 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, love, security and faith will
  be realities not dreams
• We are Family Career and Community Leaders of
  America
• We face the future with warm courage and high hope

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Governance
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National Programs
Power of One STAR Events Student Body
Financial Fitness Families First FACTS
Japanese Exchange STOP the Violence Dynamic Leadership
Career Connection Leaders at Work Community Service
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National STAR Events

• Applied Technology
• Career Investigation
• Chapter Service Project
• Chapter Showcase
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood
• Entrepreneurship

• Focus on Children
• Hospitality
• Illustrated Talk
• Interpersonal Communications
• Job Interview
• National Programs in Action
• Parliamentary Procedure

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Additional Oklahoma Events

• State Events
• New Member Facts
• Creed Speaking
• Childrens Literature
• Culinary Arts Pantry
• Culinary Arts Grill

• Job Readiness Events
• Cake Decorating
• Child Care Teacher Aid
• Financial Fitness
• Hospital Bed Making
• Job Interview
• Laundry Sorting
• Prepared Speech
• Sandwich Making
• Table Setting

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Planning Process
Identify Concerns
Set Your Goal
Form A Plan
Act
Follow Up
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Publications

• Each member receives a copy of the FCCLA magazine
  TEEN TIMES.
• This is a bi-monthly publication.
• Chapters receive one copy of the Oklahoma
  newsletter FCCLA Connection.
• This is published twice a year.

TEEN TIMES
November / December Issue
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Reasons To Join

• Skill Development
• Exciting Activities and Travel
• Personal and Educational Growth
• Meeting New People and Friends
• Leadership and Competitive Opportunities
• Emphasis on Family and Community Service

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How Do I Join?

• Enroll in a FACS class

• Get permission from my parents

• Pay the membership dues

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The End