September 15 , 2012 - fccla
September 15 , 2012 - fccla
September 15 , 2012 - fccla
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<strong>September</strong> <strong>15</strong> , <strong>2012</strong><br />
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AT&T It Can Wait<br />
FCCLA needs you! AT&T and National<br />
FCCLA have partnered in their efforts to<br />
end texting and driving with the “It Can<br />
Wait” campaign and No Text on Board<br />
Pledge day on <strong>September</strong> 19, <strong>2012</strong>. Your support is needed to continue the partnership and we<br />
cannot make this campaign successful without the efforts of all FCCLA chapters across the nation.<br />
So far, FCCLA has reached over 200,000 people with our “It Can Wait” youth panel and social<br />
media efforts.<br />
National FCCLA wants to know what the members have planned for the No Text on Board Pledge<br />
Day. Please submit all project and activity ideas to communications@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org for a chance to<br />
be part of the FCCLA in Action portion of the November/December Teen Times. Also, you can visit<br />
http://www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/content/it-can-wait-campaign/ for more information about the “It Can<br />
Wait” campaign and to find great resources for your chapter and state. Encourage your FCCLA<br />
members to sign the pledge because no text is worth losing a loved one.<br />
Additionally, join AT&T and FCCLA for a webinar on Sep 19, <strong>2012</strong> at 2:30 PM EDT. Connect with<br />
the live online chat to discuss the dangers of texting while driving and to learn what you can do<br />
about it in your community. Wil Craig was critically injured in a car accident and has turned his<br />
tragedy into a lifesaving message by speaking to teens across the country. By sharing his personal<br />
story, Wil hopes to raise awareness of the dangers of texting and driving and save lives. To register<br />
for the webinar, visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9005<strong>15</strong>3408577653248.<br />
It Can Wait Youth Panel Update<br />
Did you know that more than 100,000 people will die or have life-changing injuries in crashes<br />
involving texting while driving this year? FCCLA and AT&T want to make sure our roads are safe by<br />
educating people about this important issue and helping them change their dangerous driving<br />
behaviors. The youth panel developed several initiatives and resources to help your chapter get<br />
involved. Check out the new page of the FCCLA national website dedicated to the “It Can Wait”<br />
campaign for our goals, project ideas, and a new contest (with cash prizes!) and be on the lookout<br />
throughout the year for additional resources and opportunities to get involved.
From the Executive Office<br />
Question of the Month<br />
Periodically, I receive questions from advisers about various FCCLA programs and the value of such programs for our student<br />
members. Recently, I received a question about the value of service learning and thought that other advisers might be interested<br />
in the topic as well. Based on a task force report to the FCCLA Board of Directors, service learning is the connection created<br />
between the classroom content, academic skills, and the needs of communities. The main component of service learning is<br />
applying academics, leadership and personal skills in order to improve communities – a guiding principle in FCCLA’s mission and<br />
goals.<br />
In addition, service learning is extremely valuable since allows students to make decisions that often lead to positive results.<br />
Students also gain a deeper understanding of self, their community and the world in general. In addition, service learning allows<br />
students to grow and develop social and leadership skills regardless of their ability level. As a youth leadership organization,<br />
leadership is an important staple of FCCLA.<br />
Furthermore, FCCLA students who begin to give back to their community at a young age are more likely to continue to do so<br />
throughout their life. In addition, service learning has benefits for numerous stakeholders:<br />
• Students benefit from higher academic achievement, relevant learning opportunities, community ties, and leadership<br />
opportunities.<br />
• Advisers benefit from empowerment to create conditions for student success and the ability to take an interdisciplin<br />
ary approach to learning.<br />
• Administrators benefit from greater collaboration within the school,stronger ties to the community, enhanced commu<br />
nity support of schools, and the ability to demonstrate effective teaching, learning and serving.<br />
• The community benefits from being able to shape the future workforce, a stronger student sense of responsibility and<br />
ownership of the community, and the opportunity to help students become contributing citizens while learning<br />
problem-solving and leadership skills.<br />
• Policymakers benefit from service learning in that young people are able to gain real-world civic and career experiences<br />
and become responsible and productive workers and citizens.<br />
To illustrate the benefits derived from service learning, a real world example of what FCCLA students are capable of doing is from<br />
a news wire clipping I received on August 16, <strong>2012</strong> from the Elk Ridge Daily Herald (Utah). Essentially, two 17-year-old FCCLA<br />
students - Morgan Sessions and Sarah Maddock - became concerned about the lack of recycling options in their city. Inspired to<br />
use their newfound research from their community service project, the girls attended an Elk Ridge City Council meeting with the<br />
hope that the local platform would raise awareness and give their ideas a public voice. Just more than a year after the girls'<br />
presentation to city officials, the Elk Ridge council approved a recycling contract that allows residents an opt-in/opt-out recycling<br />
option. A great example of service learning and congratulations to Morgan and Sarah!<br />
If you have a question about FCCLA’s programs and policies, please don’t hesitate to forward your question or concerns to me at<br />
mbenjamin@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org. Have a great autumn!<br />
FCCLA/My College Options <strong>2012</strong> Student Survey<br />
In the next few days, you will be receiving student surveys from FCCLA in collaboration with My College Options. Please encourage<br />
all of your Family and Consumer Sciences students to complete the survey as they will be part of the nearly 5.5 million<br />
students at 20,000 high schools across the United States participating in this initiative. Thank you for your cooperation.<br />
Michael L. Benjamin, M.P.H., CAE<br />
Executive Director<br />
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Competitive Events<br />
Please Share Your Success!<br />
If your chapter participated in STAR Events at the <strong>2012</strong> Competitive Events at NLC, please submit a copy of the completed planning<br />
process used for each of your participants/teams, along with up to three (3) good quality photos of the participant/team project<br />
(display, manual, or portfolio). These samples for each event will be used to educate advisers. Prize packs will be awarded to the<br />
top two submissions for each event. Please email the planning process, along with 1-3 good photos of the project, to Malory Todd<br />
(competitiveevents@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org) and be sure to include in the email the following information: name of event(s), chapter/school<br />
name, school address, and adviser name and phone number.<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-2013 Competitive Events Guide<br />
The <strong>2012</strong>-2013 Competitive Events Guide has been revised and is now posted on the Competitive Events page. A document is also<br />
posted to give advisers and members an overview of the major changes within the guide. Be sure to discard any copies of older<br />
guides or STAR Events manuals, and to carefully review the event guidelines so that students are using current guidelines.<br />
Free Webinar for Competitive Events – October 10, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Interested in knowing more about the changes to the <strong>2012</strong>-13 Competitive Events Guide? Have a question of Skill Demonstration<br />
Events, Knowledge Bowl, or STAR Events that you would like answered? Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, October 10, at<br />
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Register at https://cc.readytalk.com/r/e79vn2tlnazq.<br />
Register today for the <strong>2012</strong>-2013 Skill Demonstration Events<br />
During the <strong>2012</strong> National Leadership Conference, the Skill Demonstration Events were showcased to familiarize more members and<br />
advisers with these new competitive events. These events, now exclusively offered at each of the three National Cluster Meeting<br />
locations, are expanding from the three piloted in 2011 to six for fall, <strong>2012</strong>. The six Skill Demonstration Events are:<br />
• Culinary Chicken Fabrication<br />
• Culinary Food Art<br />
• Culinary Knife Skills<br />
• FCCLA Creed Speaking & Interpretation<br />
• Impromptu Speaking<br />
• Toys that Teach<br />
Registration is limited at each National Cluster Meeting location, and is first-come, first served, through the National Cluster<br />
Meeting registration process.<br />
Competitive Events Volunteers Needed at National Cluster Meetings<br />
FCCLA is looking for volunteers to help with both the FACS Knowledge Bowl and the Skill Demonstration Events at each of the three<br />
National Cluster Meetings. If interested, please complete the volunteer form -<br />
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22GGV9RC42G.<br />
Register Your Team for the <strong>2012</strong>-2013 Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl<br />
The <strong>2012</strong>-2013 Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl, Level I will consist of in-person testing for the first 40 teams<br />
registered at each National Cluster Meeting. Of the 40 teams testing at each site, the top 20 teams will proceed to Level II buzzer<br />
round competition at National Cluster Meeting. The top 5 teams from each of the National Cluster Meeting sites will be invited to<br />
compete in Level III Buzzer Rounds at the 2013 National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. It takes a minimum of 5<br />
members to form a team, so start recruiting today! Teams register as part of the National Cluster Meeting registration process.<br />
Where do I find STAR Events Resources and Scenarios<br />
The STAR Events Resources page (http://www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/content/resources/) contains scenarios, topics, templates, and other<br />
resources for STAR Events. It is important that members use the current year’s (<strong>2012</strong>-13) scenario or topic when preparing for STAR<br />
Events. When in doubt, email starevents@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org with your questions.<br />
FCCLA Week Poster Contest<br />
Celebrate FCCLA Week by putting design skills to the test! Encourage members to share their vision of the theme “Make Your Mark”<br />
by creating a poster promoting FCCLA. The winning 2013 FCCLA Week Poster will be distributed to all FCCLA members in the<br />
January/February issue of Teen Times. The deadline is October 31, <strong>2012</strong>. Please visit http://www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/content/contests/.
Marketing and Membership<br />
FCCLA Adviser Essential Webinar<br />
Make sure to get the word out to all advisers to register today for the FCCLA Adviser Essential Webinar Series. Go to<br />
http://www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/content/chapter-advisers/ to sign up for the webinars offered FREE of charge this year by a generous<br />
donation from ReadyTalk. Archived webinars and resources are also available by visiting the adviser resources section of the<br />
national website. Be sure to register for the next webinar, October 3, <strong>2012</strong> at 5:00 EST discussing FCCLA Public Relations efforts.<br />
FCCLA Adviser Blog<br />
Check out the great resources you can find on the FCCLA Adviser Blog. Swap ideas with other advisers and find tips to create a<br />
successful FCCLA chapter. The month of <strong>September</strong> is dedicated to FCCLA Advocacy, so visit the blog every Wednesday for<br />
information on promoting FCCLA in your community, developing an FCCLA elevator speech for your members, and an advocacy<br />
plan from National Executive Director, Michael Benjamin. Be sure to visit http://<strong>fccla</strong>advisers.blogspot.com/ and follow the blog<br />
to get all the most up-to-date adviser resources and information!<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-2013 National Membership Campaign “iRecruit”<br />
The brand new <strong>2012</strong>-2013 membership campaign “iRecruit” is a great way to get your state excited about increasing membership.<br />
The goal this year is 213,000 members and there are great incentives and prizes for winning participants including a visit<br />
from Michael Benjamin to your state conference, recognition at NLC, and the one-year ownership of a traveling trophy. Find all<br />
the information at http://www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/content/irecruit/. So grab some FCCLA members, set a goal, and start recruiting<br />
today!<br />
FCCLA Newcomers Registration Scholarships Available!<br />
Application is due October <strong>15</strong>th.<br />
Scholarships are available to college students interested in becoming FCCLA advisers to attend a <strong>2012</strong> National Cluster Meeting<br />
and participate in the Newcomers Seminar. The purpose of the seminar is to introduce college students to Family, Career and<br />
Community Leaders of America and provide training to prepare them as an adviser. It provides tips on starting a chapter, developing<br />
a co-curricular program, and adviser management skills.<br />
A limited number of registration scholarships are available to outstanding undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences Education<br />
majors. Applicants must be a junior, senior, or at the post graduate level majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences education.<br />
Application is available online at http://www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/content/teacher-educators/ . Scholarship applications must be<br />
mailed, emailed or faxed to national headquarters no later than October <strong>15</strong>th for consideration.<br />
Scholarship recipients are required to submit a National Cluster Meeting registration form (available online) including fees and<br />
make their own travel and housing arrangements. Scholarship recipients will be reimbursed for the meeting registration only<br />
after they have submitted a participation form after the meeting. Travel and housing costs are the responsibility of the recipient.<br />
For more information please email Leah Buller at lbuller@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org.<br />
Adviser Networking<br />
FCCLA is looking for enthusiastic chapter advisers, state advisers, alumni, and chapter members to provide round table presentations<br />
for the Adviser Networking Session at the <strong>2012</strong> National Cluster Meetings. The Adviser Networking round table will allow<br />
advisers, alumni and members to share great ideas, projects, and resources all while networking with advisers from across the<br />
nation. Attendees interested in presenting a roundtable should complete the proposal by October 1. Don’t miss out on this<br />
opportunity to share what your state or chapter does best!
Conferences and Meetings<br />
Dress Policy<br />
The National Cluster Meetings are an excellent opportunity for members to convey to others the positive, professional image of<br />
FCCLA. Members’ behavior in the hotels and throughout the National Cluster Meeting is the only image others in the hotel and<br />
host city may ever have of our organization. Student conduct and dress should contribute to the positive, professional image of<br />
FCCLA. Advisers are responsible for enforcing the dress policy. Attendees and guests not adhering to the dress policy will not be<br />
admitted into any session. Guests attending the National Cluster Meetings must also adhere to the dress policy.<br />
Appropriate attire for any session or workshop:<br />
The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and strongly encouraged.<br />
Males:<br />
• Red, black or white polo or oxford (short or long sleeved)<br />
• Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no shorts)<br />
• Dress shoes and socks<br />
Females:<br />
• Red, black or white polo or oxford (short or long sleeved)<br />
• Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no shorts or capris)<br />
• Black or khaki skirt (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)<br />
• Dress shoes or sandals<br />
Competitive Events Dress Policy:<br />
• Skill Demonstration Events Participants: follow event specifications for dress. If attending meeting activities prior to,<br />
or immediately after competition, be prepared to change into clothing that adheres to the meeting dress policy.<br />
• FACS Knowledge Bowl Participants: follow the published dress code for all competition activities.<br />
Adviser/Chaperone/Guest<br />
• Business Casual<br />
Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:<br />
• Denim, flannel, overalls, sweatpants, t-shirts (including meeting logo t-shirts)<br />
• Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut<br />
blouses/tops/dresses/skirts<br />
• Spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, and bathing suits<br />
• Night wear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room hotel room<br />
• Rubber, beach like flip flops<br />
Dance Dress Policy:<br />
• Casual attire including denim, t-shirts, tennis shoes, etc. is allowed. Please note that the general meeting dress<br />
policy for the Closing General Sessions will be strictly enforced.<br />
Exhibitors for National Meetings<br />
FCCLA is always looking for new exhibitors to exhibit at our National Leadership Conference and National Cluster Meetings. If there<br />
is a company or business you would like to see exhibit at any of the National Meetings, please email their contact information to<br />
Katie Younger, Meetings and Exhibits Coordinator at kyounger@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org.<br />
Education and Leadership Development<br />
NEC Corner<br />
The <strong>2012</strong>-2013 National Executive Council wants to get to know you! As an adviser, you are integral to building this organization<br />
and helping members be actively involved. Throughout the year we will be sharing some of our thoughts on how advisers can<br />
make an impact in students’ lives through tips for students, ideas for integrating FCCLA in the classroom, and more. Here’s the<br />
first installment from Vice-President of Membership, Caleb Hearon.
Setting Students Up for Successful Elections<br />
FCCLA needs members to be at their best to lead us into the future. When seeking a leadership position in FCCLA, whether it<br />
be local, regional, state, or even national, there are a few basic rules you should follow in order to be successful. First, candidates<br />
must be knowledgeable about the organization; give students access to FCCLA resources to study and share your<br />
experience and knowledge about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. Next, help your students showcase<br />
their experiences that qualify them for leadership and if they aren’t qualified yet, show them other things they can do to build<br />
the skills and knowledge they need. Finally, great candidates have an amazing speech, the speech portion of an election is a<br />
chance for you to show off your personality, highlight your knowledge, and really impress the voting delegates. Work with your<br />
students to develop their speaking ability, give them constructive feedback, and suggest opportunities to speak in public that<br />
will build their confidence before elections. FCCLA is student led, which means our youth representatives are of the utmost<br />
importance and running for an office is a huge honor. I would like to personally thank every chapter, district, and state officer<br />
for their dedication to The Ultimate Leadership Experience and, especially, the advisers behind them who are helping them be<br />
successful!<br />
Adviser Academy<br />
Application Deadline: June 1, 2013<br />
A five track certificate program open to any adviser with fewer than seven years’ experience including recent<br />
university graduates. The Adviser Academy is comprised of four professional development tracks held during<br />
the FCCLA National Leadership Conference and one track completed at the state level within one year.<br />
Participants are eligible for post-baccalaureate credit through Northwest Missouri State University. Graduates from the Academy<br />
are recognized at the Adviser Recognition Session at the National Leadership Conference following completion of all five<br />
tracks and submission of assignments.<br />
Track 1 Objective: New Adviser – Developing a Chapter Vision<br />
Track 2 Objective: Using Legislation to Change the Classroom<br />
Track 3 Objective: Leading at School<br />
Track 4 Objective: Remaining Relevant as a Chapter<br />
Track 5 Objective: Participating at the State Level<br />
The Adviser Academy application can be found on the FCCLA national website by clicking here.<br />
National Program Award Evaluation Process<br />
Interested in evaluating National Program Awards? The evaluation process will be done electronically again this year, opening<br />
the opportunity to any affiliated chapter adviser and/or member. Please contact Bethany S. Kohut at bkohut@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org for<br />
more information.<br />
Lesson Plans and Activities<br />
Share your FCCLA lesson plans and activities with other advisers, and find lessons to use in your classroom. Please send lesson<br />
plans and activities (including attachments) to Bethany S. Kohut at bkohut@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org.<br />
Program Award Application System<br />
The <strong>2012</strong>-2013 National Program Award site is now available at www.<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org/youthawards. Questions? Please visit the<br />
Youth Awards/Frequently Asked Questions tab of the national FCCLA website or email progawards@<strong>fccla</strong>inc.org.<br />
Welcome FCCLJ Students!<br />
We’re excited to welcome two new FCCLJ exchange students to the US this year. Learn more about Nanami and Saki by clicking<br />
on their names. Nanami is a member at Anna High FCCLA in Ohio and Saki is a member at Glenwood High FCCLA in Iowa.<br />
Grants<br />
Visit the Other Awards/Grants section of the FCCLA national website for an updated list of youth grants that your chapter may<br />
be eligible to apply for.
Share Our Strength Updates<br />
Advisers, the next Share Our Strength webinar is just for you! “Hunger In Our Schools: Share Our Strength’s Teachers Report<br />
<strong>2012</strong>,” was conducted among more than 1,000 K-8 public school teachers nationwide. Join us on October 8th at 4 p.m. EST to<br />
find out what they said and what it means for all of us.<br />
Links to recordings of past webinars and the full webinar schedule with access information can be found at<br />
www.NoKidHungry2.org/resources under FCCLA Resources.<br />
Dine Out and Help End Childhood Hunger in America<br />
This <strong>September</strong>, thousands of restaurants across the country are supporting the No Kid Hungry campaign with creative fundraising<br />
promotions. Get involved by dining out and doing good at the same time.<br />
Join the March of Dimes in November for Prematurity Awareness Month<br />
Support the March of Dimes and strong, healthier babies: get involved in November for Prematurity Awareness Month and on<br />
Nov 17th, World Prematurity Day. Download our Youth Volunteer Guide at marchofdimes.com/youth for speaking points; school<br />
and community projects; and a sample two week awareness and fundraising plan. Invite your members to attend a webinar on<br />
planning & event ideas on <strong>September</strong> 26th at 10 pm ET or October 2nd at 7 pm ET. Contact teamyouth@marchofdimes.com<br />
with any questions or to share your ideas!<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Hunger Action Month - <strong>September</strong><br />
Constitution Day - <strong>September</strong> 17<br />
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