Sorry about the posting delay everyone. Unfortunately Alex had some technical difficulties and couldn't send the blog yesterday. Thankfully, she was able to send it in today so without further ado here's Alex!
Hey everyone! I am Alex Durham, your National Vice President of Community Service! This year's National Outreach Project consist of 3 components! Share Our Strength is the fundraising opportunity, March of Dimes is the educational opportunity, and Soles4Souls is the onsite opportunity! If you visit each of these organizations' websites you will be able to find out a little more about them! We are asking that you fundraise for Share Our Strength, educate people about March of Dimes, and participate in the onsite opportunity at the 2012 National Leadership Meeting this summer in Orlando, Florida by bringing a pair of NEW or GENTLY used shoes to donate to the cause! I hope you FCCLA Lovers are kicking off your year with some awesome activities and projects!
To switch gears real quick, ill tell you a little bit about myself! I am 17 years old and go to a very small school in southern Arkansas! I am a huge Arkansas Razorback fan! Woo Pig Sooie! (win or lose) Haha. I have a rather large family, 4 brothers and 4 sisters to be exact! I have been a cheerleader for about 10 years, I love watching all sports. I enjoy hunting, going to the lake, and competeing in pageants! Maybe you'll know me as Miss Arkansas one day?! Haha. Just a dream. My life is pretty hectic and busy, but I enjoy the simple things in life and wouldn't have it any other way! I'm not gonna rattle on much longer, so if you would like to know more or have any questions about anything feel free to email me at adurham@fcclainc.org :) I encourage each and everyone of you to join in and make this a great year of helping others and making a difference!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
New Events/ Birthday Wishes
Hello again FCCLA! This is Jessica Pope, your Vice President of Competitive Events, and I am here to inform you and remind you of all the new competitive events going on this year at two of the three National Cluster Meetings.
We have decided this year to add new on site Skill Demonstration Events. These events will be hosted at Cluster Meeting in Denver, CO and Atlanta, GA. They include Culinary Food Art, Culinary Knife Skills, and Impromptu Speaking. Each of these events are individual events not team events. In order to compete in these skills demonstration events, you must register online when you register to attend the Cluster Meeting. Registrations are limited, so first-come first-served until the event is full. You must also have your national membership dues paid by November 1st.
Culinary Food Art you will showcase the best of participants’ creative and artistic skills in utilizing an assortment of food items to create an interesting food art item. Culinary Knife Skills will showcase the best of participants’ knife skills. Participants will produce six uniform pieces for each knife cut meeting industry standards and demonstrate proper safety and sanitation procedures. And lastly, Impromptu Speaking recognizes participants for their ability to address a topic relating to FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences without prior preparation. The ability to express one’s thoughts in an impromptu situation while maintaining poise, self-confidence, logical organization of point, and conversational speaking are important assets in family, career and community situations.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place event winners will each receive a trophy during the Closing General Session of the National Cluster Meeting they are attending. All participants will receive a certificate of participation. The top 10 participants in each event from both Cluster Meetings will be invited to compete head-to-head at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando!
We are all excited to see you and your amazing skills at Cluster Meeting! So register today and get in on all the new competitive experience that FCCLA is providing!
Thanks for sharing Jessica! We would also like to wish Ariana and Alex belated happy birthdays because they were never officially recognized on the blog. Since this is the NEC blog, it makes sense we send our best wishes to both of them. Happy Birthday!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
A Day That Will Never Be Forgotten
Everyone knows today is the anniversary of a very sad day in history for our country. In honor of those who lost their lives or family members we have Henry Sookram, FCCLA New York State President, to tell us about September 11, 2011 and what FCCLA did to help.
September 11, 2001 marked not only an ending, but it was also a beginning: it was the beginning of a show of unity, a show of spirit, and a show of strength. These same traits that became noticeable in our country are the same traits that have always been part of the FCCLA organization.
In January of 2002, the New York State association of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America showed their support to communities devastated by the tragic events of 9/11. Mrs. Dianne Mosher, along with two officer elects, Briana Dolan and Noelle Jones, took a trip that would soon change the lives of many. The three representatives of NYS FCCLA paved a path of leadership, as they delivered 100 pounds of Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses to emergency services personnel of Lower Manhattan, each bag with a personal note of gratitude. Along with this delivery, they were also able to visit Ground Zero, and leave some comfort at a nearby church, where other workers were stationed.
NYS FCCLA was joined by Wisconsin CTSOs, FCCLA included, to assist in the efforts of raising funds to replace needed equipment lost in the tragic events of 9/11. Mrs. Mosher, Jesuina, Noelle, Briana, Chris Tiffany, and other FCCLA members, traveled to New York City to present the proceeds from their joint efforts.
Ninety-seven FDNY vehicles were lost in the attacks of September 11. Although insurance and assistance from FEMA would only cover part of the funds needed to replace these emergency vehicles, Wisconsin CTSOs created a campaign to help in the funding. Ultimately, $130,000 was raised and presented.
This year, 2011, marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11. While FCCLA was able to show such support for all that were impacted by these historic events, we must also acknowledge the fact that efforts like these should be a continuous part of our lives.
On behalf of the New York State FCCLA, I wish for everyone to show unity, spirit, and strength in a time such as this, and our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the tragedy of September 11.
Henry Sookram
2011-2012 NYS FCCLA President,
and VP of Alumni and Associates.
September 11, 2001 marked not only an ending, but it was also a beginning: it was the beginning of a show of unity, a show of spirit, and a show of strength. These same traits that became noticeable in our country are the same traits that have always been part of the FCCLA organization.
In January of 2002, the New York State association of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America showed their support to communities devastated by the tragic events of 9/11. Mrs. Dianne Mosher, along with two officer elects, Briana Dolan and Noelle Jones, took a trip that would soon change the lives of many. The three representatives of NYS FCCLA paved a path of leadership, as they delivered 100 pounds of Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses to emergency services personnel of Lower Manhattan, each bag with a personal note of gratitude. Along with this delivery, they were also able to visit Ground Zero, and leave some comfort at a nearby church, where other workers were stationed.
NYS FCCLA was joined by Wisconsin CTSOs, FCCLA included, to assist in the efforts of raising funds to replace needed equipment lost in the tragic events of 9/11. Mrs. Mosher, Jesuina, Noelle, Briana, Chris Tiffany, and other FCCLA members, traveled to New York City to present the proceeds from their joint efforts.
Ninety-seven FDNY vehicles were lost in the attacks of September 11. Although insurance and assistance from FEMA would only cover part of the funds needed to replace these emergency vehicles, Wisconsin CTSOs created a campaign to help in the funding. Ultimately, $130,000 was raised and presented.
This year, 2011, marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11. While FCCLA was able to show such support for all that were impacted by these historic events, we must also acknowledge the fact that efforts like these should be a continuous part of our lives.
On behalf of the New York State FCCLA, I wish for everyone to show unity, spirit, and strength in a time such as this, and our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by the tragedy of September 11.
Henry Sookram
2011-2012 NYS FCCLA President,
and VP of Alumni and Associates.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Meet Jessie/ Fundraising
Before we introduce Jessie Pratt, VP of Finance, I wanted to make sure that all of you are aware that the latest issue of Teen Times has been sent out. Be sure to read it and show it to your fellow chapter members. Now here's Jessie!!
Hi everybody! My name is Jessie Pratt and I am from Wisconsin. I'm more than honored to serve as your 2011-2012 National Vice President of Finance. So to do a brief introduction of myself; I have lived in southern Wisconsin my whole life, in a small Swiss village called New Glarus. Some fun facts you might enjoy about me is that I can ride a unicycle, I am a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and I spent 3 weeks in Germany this past summer. I am also involved in Student Senate,Mock Trial,German American Partnership Program, National Honor Society,4-H, and Cross Country.
So now let's talk about something super fun! FUNdraising!! So, in today's world finding enough support to attend leadership conferences or give back to the community or an organization is not always easy. This past week we've been asking around for some great ideas from our very own members on how they boosted their chapter's checking accounts!
"We do Hot Chocolate Sales. We sell them for $1 and overall raised $1,000 and even had a press release!"
-Carl Archut Jr. New Jersey
"We sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Kids love those ooey-gooey chocolatey cookies."
-Brian Will Virginia
"Ice Cream Social! $1 a scoop :) Toppings are complimentary. "
-Kyle Andrews Utah
"We duct taped our chapter president to the wall by the office at our school last year for Childrens' Miracle Network!...We asked people for $1 for each minute he was stuck up there."
-Hayley Ellis Iowa
Try looking into fundraising opportunities other than selling food like a carwash or a lip sync contest. Approach local businesses and ask if they'd be will to match the funds you've raised. You'd be surprised how much they would be willing to support you. The possibilities are endless with a little imagination! Keep us posted and feel free to send pictures, I'd love to hear all about your great ideas and successes! Good Luck!
Hi everybody! My name is Jessie Pratt and I am from Wisconsin. I'm more than honored to serve as your 2011-2012 National Vice President of Finance. So to do a brief introduction of myself; I have lived in southern Wisconsin my whole life, in a small Swiss village called New Glarus. Some fun facts you might enjoy about me is that I can ride a unicycle, I am a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and I spent 3 weeks in Germany this past summer. I am also involved in Student Senate,Mock Trial,German American Partnership Program, National Honor Society,4-H, and Cross Country.
So now let's talk about something super fun! FUNdraising!! So, in today's world finding enough support to attend leadership conferences or give back to the community or an organization is not always easy. This past week we've been asking around for some great ideas from our very own members on how they boosted their chapter's checking accounts!
"We do Hot Chocolate Sales. We sell them for $1 and overall raised $1,000 and even had a press release!"
-Carl Archut Jr. New Jersey
"We sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Kids love those ooey-gooey chocolatey cookies."
-Brian Will Virginia
"Ice Cream Social! $1 a scoop :) Toppings are complimentary. "
-Kyle Andrews Utah
"We duct taped our chapter president to the wall by the office at our school last year for Childrens' Miracle Network!...We asked people for $1 for each minute he was stuck up there."
-Hayley Ellis Iowa
Try looking into fundraising opportunities other than selling food like a carwash or a lip sync contest. Approach local businesses and ask if they'd be will to match the funds you've raised. You'd be surprised how much they would be willing to support you. The possibilities are endless with a little imagination! Keep us posted and feel free to send pictures, I'd love to hear all about your great ideas and successes! Good Luck!
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