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Hey FCCLA'ers!

It's been a fun year publishing this blog. The 2012-2013 National Executive Council and I have enjoyed getting to share so many great things with you through it, and we hope that you have enjoyed reading as well. Huge shout-out goes to all of our followers and viewers - you guys are truly the best. It's been an honor to represent you, and be sure to continue spreading the red into the new year!

                                                                                             In FCCLA Spirit,
                                                                                            Linsey Armstrong
                                                              2012-2013 National Vice-President of Public Relations

Why We're Excited for NLC: 3

"I'm excited for mingling with the members, the invigorating workshops, and the amazing friendships that are going to be made."
                                 -Marquis Johnson, National Vice-President of Parliamentary Law

"I am most excited to hear about all the National Programs at NLC. I really enjoy hearing members discuss their STAR event or Community Service project. It makes me so happy and honored to know that FCCLA is made up of such dedicated and passionate members who are making a difference across the nation."
                               -Magda Hernandez, National Vice-President of Community Service

"I'm excited for the memories, adventure and helping members discover their voice!"
                              -Ashley Labrum, National Vice-President of Programs

"I can't wait to see how big of an impact FCCLA can make in Nashville; whether it be blowing up social media with #FCCLANLC, raising tons of money for Share Our Strength, collecting a large amount of supplies for the LP Pencil Box or seeing a sea of red take over the Gaylord Opryland."
                             -Linsey Armstrong, National Vice-President of Public Relations

Why We're Excited for NLC: 2

"To see the leadership development every member will go through during our time in Nashville."
                                -Chandler Classen, National Vice-President of Development

"I can't wait to see all the members Discover their Voices! With so many opportunities from Competitive Events to general sessions, I hope everyone leaves Nashville with new passions and ideas!"
                                 -Ashley Faulkner, National Vice-President of Finance

"I'm excited to mingle with members of FCCLA and to have them truly discover the Ultimate Leadership Experience."
                                 -Skylar Borchardt, National Vice-President of Competitive Events

Why We're Excited for NLC: 1

This starts a series of posts with reasons why the 2012-2013 National Executive Council is excited for the National Leadership Conference!

"There are obviously a million reasons to be stoked for NLC but I'm excited about meeting members! FCCLA members are the most diverse, fun, interesting group of people I've ever been around. Meeting my peers from across the nation who share a love of FCCLA? That's pretty awesome!"                         
                                                       -Caleb Hearon, Vice-President of Membership

"I'm excited to watch FCCLA members Discover Their Voice throughout the conference by participating in exhibits, running in the Run4Red 5K and networking with FCCLA members from all over the country."
                                                         -Justin Hess, First Vice President

"I'm excited for FCCLA members to experience the best leadership conference! I'm excited to see people leave and want more."                               
                                                         -Elliot Johnson, President

Share Our Strength 3

Check and see how our last three remaining officers participated in Share Our Strength throughout the school year!

One way Chillicothe FCCLA promoted Share Our Strength was by utilizing FCCLA Week. We encouraged everybody to wear orange and learn about the organization. Through increasing awareness about SOS, we got students at CHS excited about making a difference! Ending child hunger in America by 2015 is the goal and CHS FCCLA is working hard to make it happen!

                                                                -Caleb Hearon, Vice-President of Membership

The Nashville Junior High School FCCLA chapter held a Share Our Strength bake sale for each holiday with the help of National Officer, Marquis Johnson. They raised over $2,150.

                                                                -Marquis Johnson, Vice-President of Parliamentary Law

The Lichtfield chapter volunteered with a food distribution at Zion Lutheran Church for families that don’t always know where their next meal is coming from. They also took part in “Hunger 101,” an educational workshop which gives examples of real world hunger situations in Meeker County.

                                                                -Skylar Borchardt, Vice-President of Competitive Events

National Outreach Annual Onsite Opportunity

Hey FCCLA'ers! 

With only a little over a month left until the National Leadership Conference, we are all super excited. What a better time to give back than when FCCLA members across the nation are all together? This year's national onsite partner will be the PENCIL Foundation. It is a free school supply store for educators that provides learning materials for impoverished students in metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. They are able to provide educational and art supplies through the support of local businesses, organizations and individuals throughout the year.

PENCIL Foundation is a partnership between the Nashville business community and the city's public schools. Many students come to school without the supplies they need to learn because their families are struggling financially. Teachers spend their own money each year on classroom supplies. By donating, students further their education.

The onsite outreach opportunity truly allows the organization to make a large impact. However, it's up to each of you to bring items and really encourage others to do the same. Start collecting supplies now, and don't forget to pack them for the National Leadership Conference! Let's show Nashville how much of a difference FCCLA can make!

                                         - Magda Hernandez, VP of Community Service

For more information on what to pack and to see a brief tour of the PENCIL Foundation and what the NEC did when volunteering in January, check out the video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7B88f1awA

OK Tornadoes: How You Can Help!

At 3:00p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 the lives of people in Moore, Oklahoma were changed forever as the place they called home was destroyed by a tornado. Oklahoma FCCLA is collecting monetary donations for the Red Cross. They will make one lump sum donation to the Red Cross on June 10, 2013. Let’s all come together as an organization and help our friends in Oklahoma during their tragic loss. Please make checks payable to Oklahoma FCCLA. Please write “Disaster Relief” in the memo line of the check. Checks can be mailed to Oklahoma FCCLA, 1500 W. Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.  Thank you all for your help during this time of need.Here are some safety tips in case a natural disaster was to ever occur in your area.

• Prepare for tornadoes by gathering emergency supplies including food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights, important documents, road maps, and a full tank of gasoline.
• When a tornado approaches, anyone in its path should take shelter indoors—preferably in a basement or an interior first-floor room or hallway.
• Avoid windows and seek additional protection by getting underneath large, solid pieces of furniture.
• Avoid automobiles and mobile homes, which provide almost no protection from tornadoes.
• Those caught outside should lie flat in a depression or on other low ground and wait for the storm to pass.

If you have any questions, or want to know more ways that you can get involved, please contact me at jhess@fcclainc.org.