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September 15 , 2012
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AT&T It Can Wait
FCCLA needs you! AT&T and National
FCCLA have partnered in their efforts to
end texting and driving with the “It Can
Wait” campaign and No Text on Board
Pledge day on September 19, 2012. Your support is needed to continue the partnership and we
cannot make this campaign successful without the efforts of all FCCLA chapters across the nation.
So far, FCCLA has reached over 200,000 people with our “It Can Wait” youth panel and social
media efforts.
National FCCLA wants to know what the members have planned for the No Text on Board Pledge
Day. Please submit all project and activity ideas to communications@fcclainc.org for a chance to
be part of the FCCLA in Action portion of the November/December Teen Times. Also, you can visit
http://www.fcclainc.org/content/it-can-wait-campaign/ for more information about the “It Can
Wait” campaign and to find great resources for your chapter and state. Encourage your FCCLA
members to sign the pledge because no text is worth losing a loved one.
Additionally, join AT&T and FCCLA for a webinar on Sep 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDT. Connect with
the live online chat to discuss the dangers of texting while driving and to learn what you can do
about it in your community. Wil Craig was critically injured in a car accident and has turned his
tragedy into a lifesaving message by speaking to teens across the country. By sharing his personal
story, Wil hopes to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving and save lives. To register
for the webinar, visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9005153408577653248.
It Can Wait Youth Panel Update
Did you know that more than 100,000 people will die or have life-changing injuries in crashes
involving texting while driving this year? FCCLA and AT&T want to make sure our roads are safe by
educating people about this important issue and helping them change their dangerous driving
behaviors. The youth panel developed several initiatives and resources to help your chapter get
involved. Check out the new page of the FCCLA national website dedicated to the “It Can Wait”
campaign for our goals, project ideas, and a new contest (with cash prizes!) and be on the lookout
throughout the year for additional resources and opportunities to get involved.

From the Executive Office
Question of the Month
Periodically, I receive questions from advisers about various FCCLA programs and the value of such programs for our student
members. Recently, I received a question about the value of service learning and thought that other advisers might be interested
in the topic as well. Based on a task force report to the FCCLA Board of Directors, service learning is the connection created
between the classroom content, academic skills, and the needs of communities. The main component of service learning is
applying academics, leadership and personal skills in order to improve communities – a guiding principle in FCCLA’s mission and
goals.
In addition, service learning is extremely valuable since allows students to make decisions that often lead to positive results.
Students also gain a deeper understanding of self, their community and the world in general. In addition, service learning allows
students to grow and develop social and leadership skills regardless of their ability level. As a youth leadership organization,
leadership is an important staple of FCCLA.
Furthermore, FCCLA students who begin to give back to their community at a young age are more likely to continue to do so
throughout their life. In addition, service learning has benefits for numerous stakeholders:
• Students benefit from higher academic achievement, relevant learning opportunities, community ties, and leadership
opportunities.
• Advisers benefit from empowerment to create conditions for student success and the ability to take an interdisciplin
ary approach to learning.
• Administrators benefit from greater collaboration within the school,stronger ties to the community, enhanced commu
nity support of schools, and the ability to demonstrate effective teaching, learning and serving.
• The community benefits from being able to shape the future workforce, a stronger student sense of responsibility and
ownership of the community, and the opportunity to help students become contributing citizens while learning
problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Policymakers benefit from service learning in that young people are able to gain real-world civic and career experiences
and become responsible and productive workers and citizens.
To illustrate the benefits derived from service learning, a real world example of what FCCLA students are capable of doing is from
a news wire clipping I received on August 16, 2012 from the Elk Ridge Daily Herald (Utah). Essentially, two 17-year-old FCCLA
students - Morgan Sessions and Sarah Maddock - became concerned about the lack of recycling options in their city. Inspired to
use their newfound research from their community service project, the girls attended an Elk Ridge City Council meeting with the
hope that the local platform would raise awareness and give their ideas a public voice. Just more than a year after the girls'
presentation to city officials, the Elk Ridge council approved a recycling contract that allows residents an opt-in/opt-out recycling
option. A great example of service learning and congratulations to Morgan and Sarah!
If you have a question about FCCLA’s programs and policies, please don’t hesitate to forward your question or concerns to me at
mbenjamin@fcclainc.org. Have a great autumn!
FCCLA/My College Options 2012 Student Survey
In the next few days, you will be receiving student surveys from FCCLA in collaboration with My College Options. Please encourage
all of your Family and Consumer Sciences students to complete the survey as they will be part of the nearly 5.5 million
students at 20,000 high schools across the United States participating in this initiative. Thank you for your cooperation.
Michael L. Benjamin, M.P.H., CAE
Executive Director
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Competitive Events
Please Share Your Success!
If your chapter participated in STAR Events at the 2012 Competitive Events at NLC, please submit a copy of the completed planning
process used for each of your participants/teams, along with up to three (3) good quality photos of the participant/team project
(display, manual, or portfolio). These samples for each event will be used to educate advisers. Prize packs will be awarded to the
top two submissions for each event. Please email the planning process, along with 1-3 good photos of the project, to Malory Todd
(competitiveevents@fcclainc.org) and be sure to include in the email the following information: name of event(s), chapter/school
name, school address, and adviser name and phone number.
2012-2013 Competitive Events Guide
The 2012-2013 Competitive Events Guide has been revised and is now posted on the Competitive Events page. A document is also
posted to give advisers and members an overview of the major changes within the guide. Be sure to discard any copies of older
guides or STAR Events manuals, and to carefully review the event guidelines so that students are using current guidelines.
Free Webinar for Competitive Events – October 10, 2012
Interested in knowing more about the changes to the 2012-13 Competitive Events Guide? Have a question of Skill Demonstration
Events, Knowledge Bowl, or STAR Events that you would like answered? Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, October 10, at
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/r/e79vn2tlnazq.
Register today for the 2012-2013 Skill Demonstration Events
During the 2012 National Leadership Conference, the Skill Demonstration Events were showcased to familiarize more members and
advisers with these new competitive events. These events, now exclusively offered at each of the three National Cluster Meeting
locations, are expanding from the three piloted in 2011 to six for fall, 2012. The six Skill Demonstration Events are:
• Culinary Chicken Fabrication
• Culinary Food Art
• Culinary Knife Skills
• FCCLA Creed Speaking & Interpretation
• Impromptu Speaking
• Toys that Teach
Registration is limited at each National Cluster Meeting location, and is first-come, first served, through the National Cluster
Meeting registration process.
Competitive Events Volunteers Needed at National Cluster Meetings
FCCLA is looking for volunteers to help with both the FACS Knowledge Bowl and the Skill Demonstration Events at each of the three
National Cluster Meetings. If interested, please complete the volunteer form -
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22GGV9RC42G.
Register Your Team for the 2012-2013 Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl
The 2012-2013 Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl, Level I will consist of in-person testing for the first 40 teams
registered at each National Cluster Meeting. Of the 40 teams testing at each site, the top 20 teams will proceed to Level II buzzer
round competition at National Cluster Meeting. The top 5 teams from each of the National Cluster Meeting sites will be invited to
compete in Level III Buzzer Rounds at the 2013 National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. It takes a minimum of 5
members to form a team, so start recruiting today! Teams register as part of the National Cluster Meeting registration process.
Where do I find STAR Events Resources and Scenarios
The STAR Events Resources page (http://www.fcclainc.org/content/resources/) contains scenarios, topics, templates, and other
resources for STAR Events. It is important that members use the current year’s (2012-13) scenario or topic when preparing for STAR
Events. When in doubt, email starevents@fcclainc.org with your questions.
FCCLA Week Poster Contest
Celebrate FCCLA Week by putting design skills to the test! Encourage members to share their vision of the theme “Make Your Mark”
by creating a poster promoting FCCLA. The winning 2013 FCCLA Week Poster will be distributed to all FCCLA members in the
January/February issue of Teen Times. The deadline is October 31, 2012. Please visit http://www.fcclainc.org/content/contests/.

Marketing and Membership
FCCLA Adviser Essential Webinar
Make sure to get the word out to all advisers to register today for the FCCLA Adviser Essential Webinar Series. Go to
http://www.fcclainc.org/content/chapter-advisers/ to sign up for the webinars offered FREE of charge this year by a generous
donation from ReadyTalk. Archived webinars and resources are also available by visiting the adviser resources section of the
national website. Be sure to register for the next webinar, October 3, 2012 at 5:00 EST discussing FCCLA Public Relations efforts.
FCCLA Adviser Blog
Check out the great resources you can find on the FCCLA Adviser Blog. Swap ideas with other advisers and find tips to create a
successful FCCLA chapter. The month of September is dedicated to FCCLA Advocacy, so visit the blog every Wednesday for
information on promoting FCCLA in your community, developing an FCCLA elevator speech for your members, and an advocacy
plan from National Executive Director, Michael Benjamin. Be sure to visit http://fcclaadvisers.blogspot.com/ and follow the blog
to get all the most up-to-date adviser resources and information!
2012-2013 National Membership Campaign “iRecruit”
The brand new 2012-2013 membership campaign “iRecruit” is a great way to get your state excited about increasing membership.
The goal this year is 213,000 members and there are great incentives and prizes for winning participants including a visit
from Michael Benjamin to your state conference, recognition at NLC, and the one-year ownership of a traveling trophy. Find all
the information at http://www.fcclainc.org/content/irecruit/. So grab some FCCLA members, set a goal, and start recruiting
today!
FCCLA Newcomers Registration Scholarships Available!
Application is due October 15th.
Scholarships are available to college students interested in becoming FCCLA advisers to attend a 2012 National Cluster Meeting
and participate in the Newcomers Seminar. The purpose of the seminar is to introduce college students to Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America and provide training to prepare them as an adviser. It provides tips on starting a chapter, developing
a co-curricular program, and adviser management skills.
A limited number of registration scholarships are available to outstanding undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences Education
majors. Applicants must be a junior, senior, or at the post graduate level majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Application is available online at http://www.fcclainc.org/content/teacher-educators/ . Scholarship applications must be
mailed, emailed or faxed to national headquarters no later than October 15th for consideration.
Scholarship recipients are required to submit a National Cluster Meeting registration form (available online) including fees and
make their own travel and housing arrangements. Scholarship recipients will be reimbursed for the meeting registration only
after they have submitted a participation form after the meeting. Travel and housing costs are the responsibility of the recipient.
For more information please email Leah Buller at lbuller@fcclainc.org.
Adviser Networking
FCCLA is looking for enthusiastic chapter advisers, state advisers, alumni, and chapter members to provide round table presentations
for the Adviser Networking Session at the 2012 National Cluster Meetings. The Adviser Networking round table will allow
advisers, alumni and members to share great ideas, projects, and resources all while networking with advisers from across the
nation. Attendees interested in presenting a roundtable should complete the proposal by October 1. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to share what your state or chapter does best!

Conferences and Meetings
Dress Policy
The National Cluster Meetings are an excellent opportunity for members to convey to others the positive, professional image of
FCCLA. Members’ behavior in the hotels and throughout the National Cluster Meeting is the only image others in the hotel and
host city may ever have of our organization. Student conduct and dress should contribute to the positive, professional image of
FCCLA. Advisers are responsible for enforcing the dress policy. Attendees and guests not adhering to the dress policy will not be
admitted into any session. Guests attending the National Cluster Meetings must also adhere to the dress policy.
Appropriate attire for any session or workshop:
The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and strongly encouraged.
Males:
• Red, black or white polo or oxford (short or long sleeved)
• Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no shorts)
• Dress shoes and socks
Females:
• Red, black or white polo or oxford (short or long sleeved)
• Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no shorts or capris)
• Black or khaki skirt (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)
• Dress shoes or sandals
Competitive Events Dress Policy:
• Skill Demonstration Events Participants: follow event specifications for dress. If attending meeting activities prior to,
or immediately after competition, be prepared to change into clothing that adheres to the meeting dress policy.
• FACS Knowledge Bowl Participants: follow the published dress code for all competition activities.
Adviser/Chaperone/Guest
• Business Casual
Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:
• Denim, flannel, overalls, sweatpants, t-shirts (including meeting logo t-shirts)
• Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut
blouses/tops/dresses/skirts
• Spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, and bathing suits
• Night wear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room hotel room
• Rubber, beach like flip flops
Dance Dress Policy:
• Casual attire including denim, t-shirts, tennis shoes, etc. is allowed. Please note that the general meeting dress
policy for the Closing General Sessions will be strictly enforced.
Exhibitors for National Meetings
FCCLA is always looking for new exhibitors to exhibit at our National Leadership Conference and National Cluster Meetings. If there
is a company or business you would like to see exhibit at any of the National Meetings, please email their contact information to
Katie Younger, Meetings and Exhibits Coordinator at kyounger@fcclainc.org.
Education and Leadership Development
NEC Corner
The 2012-2013 National Executive Council wants to get to know you! As an adviser, you are integral to building this organization
and helping members be actively involved. Throughout the year we will be sharing some of our thoughts on how advisers can
make an impact in students’ lives through tips for students, ideas for integrating FCCLA in the classroom, and more. Here’s the
first installment from Vice-President of Membership, Caleb Hearon.

Setting Students Up for Successful Elections
FCCLA needs members to be at their best to lead us into the future. When seeking a leadership position in FCCLA, whether it
be local, regional, state, or even national, there are a few basic rules you should follow in order to be successful. First, candidates
must be knowledgeable about the organization; give students access to FCCLA resources to study and share your
experience and knowledge about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. Next, help your students showcase
their experiences that qualify them for leadership and if they aren’t qualified yet, show them other things they can do to build
the skills and knowledge they need. Finally, great candidates have an amazing speech, the speech portion of an election is a
chance for you to show off your personality, highlight your knowledge, and really impress the voting delegates. Work with your
students to develop their speaking ability, give them constructive feedback, and suggest opportunities to speak in public that
will build their confidence before elections. FCCLA is student led, which means our youth representatives are of the utmost
importance and running for an office is a huge honor. I would like to personally thank every chapter, district, and state officer
for their dedication to The Ultimate Leadership Experience and, especially, the advisers behind them who are helping them be
successful!
Adviser Academy
Application Deadline: June 1, 2013
A five track certificate program open to any adviser with fewer than seven years’ experience including recent
university graduates. The Adviser Academy is comprised of four professional development tracks held during
the FCCLA National Leadership Conference and one track completed at the state level within one year.
Participants are eligible for post-baccalaureate credit through Northwest Missouri State University. Graduates from the Academy
are recognized at the Adviser Recognition Session at the National Leadership Conference following completion of all five
tracks and submission of assignments.
Track 1 Objective: New Adviser – Developing a Chapter Vision
Track 2 Objective: Using Legislation to Change the Classroom
Track 3 Objective: Leading at School
Track 4 Objective: Remaining Relevant as a Chapter
Track 5 Objective: Participating at the State Level
The Adviser Academy application can be found on the FCCLA national website by clicking here.
National Program Award Evaluation Process
Interested in evaluating National Program Awards? The evaluation process will be done electronically again this year, opening
the opportunity to any affiliated chapter adviser and/or member. Please contact Bethany S. Kohut at bkohut@fcclainc.org for
more information.
Lesson Plans and Activities
Share your FCCLA lesson plans and activities with other advisers, and find lessons to use in your classroom. Please send lesson
plans and activities (including attachments) to Bethany S. Kohut at bkohut@fcclainc.org.
Program Award Application System
The 2012-2013 National Program Award site is now available at www.fcclainc.org/youthawards. Questions? Please visit the
Youth Awards/Frequently Asked Questions tab of the national FCCLA website or email progawards@fcclainc.org.
Welcome FCCLJ Students!
We’re excited to welcome two new FCCLJ exchange students to the US this year. Learn more about Nanami and Saki by clicking
on their names. Nanami is a member at Anna High FCCLA in Ohio and Saki is a member at Glenwood High FCCLA in Iowa.
Grants
Visit the Other Awards/Grants section of the FCCLA national website for an updated list of youth grants that your chapter may
be eligible to apply for.

Share Our Strength Updates
Advisers, the next Share Our Strength webinar is just for you! “Hunger In Our Schools: Share Our Strength’s Teachers Report
2012,” was conducted among more than 1,000 K-8 public school teachers nationwide. Join us on October 8th at 4 p.m. EST to
find out what they said and what it means for all of us.
Links to recordings of past webinars and the full webinar schedule with access information can be found at
www.NoKidHungry2.org/resources under FCCLA Resources.
Dine Out and Help End Childhood Hunger in America
This September, thousands of restaurants across the country are supporting the No Kid Hungry campaign with creative fundraising
promotions. Get involved by dining out and doing good at the same time.
Join the March of Dimes in November for Prematurity Awareness Month
Support the March of Dimes and strong, healthier babies: get involved in November for Prematurity Awareness Month and on
Nov 17th, World Prematurity Day. Download our Youth Volunteer Guide at marchofdimes.com/youth for speaking points; school
and community projects; and a sample two week awareness and fundraising plan. Invite your members to attend a webinar on
planning & event ideas on September 26th at 10 pm ET or October 2nd at 7 pm ET. Contact teamyouth@marchofdimes.com
with any questions or to share your ideas!
September 2012
Hunger Action Month - September
Constitution Day - September 17
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