First and foremost, the NEC would like to wish you all very happy holidays. We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We'd like to take a second to tell what about FCCLA we are thankful for.
"I'm thankful for all the postivity that surrounds an FCCLA event. All the members are friendly and the meetings are so electrifying. It's impossible to be in a bad mood when you've got the FCCLA spirit."
-Kristy Paquette, Vice-President of Public Relations
"FCCLA has opened so many doors, and helped me find my voice."
-Alex Durham, Vice-President of Community Service
"I'm thankful for the opportunity to develop leadership skills, make lifelong friendships, and positively affect the world."
-Ariana Lake, First Vice-President
"I'm most thankful for the opportunities that it gives students around our country to develop life skills. I'm also thankful for the diversity that our organization offers, giving students opportunities no matter what their history or race is."
-Miguel Astello, Vice-President of Programs
"I'm most thanful for the personal growth FCCLA has given me. I am the confident, career ready, professional, and unique person I am today because of FCCLA!"
-Jessie Pratt, Vice-President of Finance
"I'm thankful for the members, as they continue to inspire me, and many others, to be the best person I can be."
-Kaylen Larson, President
"I'm most thankful for having the opportunity to make friends with people across the nation who share the same passion for helping others and making a difference world wide."
-Tori Coates, Vice-President of Development
"I'm most thankful for everyone involved in FCCLA members, advisers, national staff, and everyone behind the scenes. Without the hard work, dedication, and passion there would be no FCCLA."
-Hannah Wright, Vice-President of Membership
"Because of FCCLA, I am thankful not only for the chance to be a part of the National Executive Council, but being apart of it with my 9 best friends. I will be close with these guys for the rest of my life and I encourage every single in of you to go out and meet an FCCLA member and hopefully have the same outcome as I did: To meet someone that could possibly change your life."
-Kelcie Sturgeon, Vice-President of Parlimentary Law
"I'm most thankful for the life experiences. being a part of the nec has not only taught me simple things like how to navigate an airport or how to handle grouchy attitudes late at night while practicing, but it has also taught me some of the most basic fundamentals that I will use the rest of my life."
-Jessica Pope, Vice-President of Competitive Events
With that being said I'd like to remind you all about the new FCCLA poster series. The posters are a quick and easy reference to use when talking about our great organization. They are also a perfect conversation starter. Everytime someone walks into your adviser's classroom or wherever else you have those posters hanging they are going to wonder what FCCLA is all about. You can then express what aspects of FCCLA YOU are thankful for, and possibly recruit new members!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
National Cluster Meetings in Review
Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate FCCLA survivor? Well, over 5,000 FCCLA members and advisers took on the challenge as they came together in the Denver, Colorado, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and finally, the Big Peach, Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees not only had the opportunity to network with others from across the nation, but also develop their leadership skills! Through a variety of workshops, students and advisers alike were challenged to raise the bar in their families, careers, and communities. They even had the opportunity to listen to motivational speakers John Beede and Gerald Jones.
Alec Ostapovicz, Virginia FCCLA State President, said, "This year's cluster meetings have been one of the best! From the keynote speakers, the workshops, the fantastic NEC, all the friends I made and reaquainted with from across the country, and all the leaders that grew from these wonderful experiences; this year we really raised the bar. "
Students also had the opportunity to compete in competitive events such as Impromptu Speaking, Culinary Knife Skills, Culinary Food Art, and the Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl. The top ten Skill Demonstration Event competitors from each site qualified to compete at the 2012 National Leadership Conference July 8-12 in Orlando, Florida.
And speaking of the National Leadership Conference, the theme for the conference was also announced. ***Drum roll please*****
#Realitycheck is the official theme for the 2012 National Leadership Conference. This announcement was met with a thunderous applause and enthusiasm. So, be sure to work hard throughout the year so that you too may join us for a #Realitycheck in Orlando, Florida!
Attendees left the national cluster meetings inspired to dream, believe, and achieve in their chapters, regions, states, and nation.
Alec Ostapovicz, Virginia FCCLA State President, said, "This year's cluster meetings have been one of the best! From the keynote speakers, the workshops, the fantastic NEC, all the friends I made and reaquainted with from across the country, and all the leaders that grew from these wonderful experiences; this year we really raised the bar. "
Students also had the opportunity to compete in competitive events such as Impromptu Speaking, Culinary Knife Skills, Culinary Food Art, and the Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl. The top ten Skill Demonstration Event competitors from each site qualified to compete at the 2012 National Leadership Conference July 8-12 in Orlando, Florida.
And speaking of the National Leadership Conference, the theme for the conference was also announced. ***Drum roll please*****
#Realitycheck is the official theme for the 2012 National Leadership Conference. This announcement was met with a thunderous applause and enthusiasm. So, be sure to work hard throughout the year so that you too may join us for a #Realitycheck in Orlando, Florida!
Attendees left the national cluster meetings inspired to dream, believe, and achieve in their chapters, regions, states, and nation.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
March of Dimes
Hello all of you ultimate leaders! This is your VP of Community Service, Alex Durham!
I hope all of you are adjusting to the time change, I know I enjoyed my extra hour of sleep last night! Are there any earthquake survivors out there?? Comment and tell us about your earthquake experience!
As we all know, it's the beginning of November! November is a very special month not only because of Thanksgiving, but because World Prematurity Day is the 17th! Every year, 13 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. A million of them never get the chance to celebrate their first birthday, and many more face serious, lifelong health challenges. Raising awareness of this serious problem is the first step to defeating it! As FCCLA members partnering with the March of Dimes, it is our job to raise the awareness and educate others about saving babies! So why just advocate one day, when we could the whole month of November?! The March of Dimes Youth Volunteer Council has created a "2-week fun fund raising plan" to help give students different ideas of how to advocate in your schools! I would love to provide this to anyone who is interested, I also have media kits and guides that I would be happy to share! Be sure and join the March of Dimes on Facebook and Twitter, as well as check out their website http://www.marchofdimes.com/volunteers/teamyouth.html I challenge YOU to work hard all month long to honor the 1 million babies worldwide who died this year because they were born too soon, and the 12 million more who struggle to survive! If you are interested in receiving more information contact me at Email: adurham@fcclainc.org, Facebook: Alex Durham, Twitter: AlexAnneDurham I am happy to answer any questions that you have and provide all of the information your hearts desire! Don't forget November 17, 2011 is World Prematurity Day, be sure to wear your purple! I will be keeping up with your success on Facebook! Thank you for working together for stronger, healthier babies!
Speaking on behalf of "Team UNO" we are very excited to see some of you at the National Cluster Meeting in Denver, and I'm sure "Team A" is just as excited about their meeting in Minneapolis! I hope you have a great week, and safe travels!
I hope all of you are adjusting to the time change, I know I enjoyed my extra hour of sleep last night! Are there any earthquake survivors out there?? Comment and tell us about your earthquake experience!
As we all know, it's the beginning of November! November is a very special month not only because of Thanksgiving, but because World Prematurity Day is the 17th! Every year, 13 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. A million of them never get the chance to celebrate their first birthday, and many more face serious, lifelong health challenges. Raising awareness of this serious problem is the first step to defeating it! As FCCLA members partnering with the March of Dimes, it is our job to raise the awareness and educate others about saving babies! So why just advocate one day, when we could the whole month of November?! The March of Dimes Youth Volunteer Council has created a "2-week fun fund raising plan" to help give students different ideas of how to advocate in your schools! I would love to provide this to anyone who is interested, I also have media kits and guides that I would be happy to share! Be sure and join the March of Dimes on Facebook and Twitter, as well as check out their website http://www.marchofdimes.com/volunteers/teamyouth.html I challenge YOU to work hard all month long to honor the 1 million babies worldwide who died this year because they were born too soon, and the 12 million more who struggle to survive! If you are interested in receiving more information contact me at Email: adurham@fcclainc.org, Facebook: Alex Durham, Twitter: AlexAnneDurham I am happy to answer any questions that you have and provide all of the information your hearts desire! Don't forget November 17, 2011 is World Prematurity Day, be sure to wear your purple! I will be keeping up with your success on Facebook! Thank you for working together for stronger, healthier babies!
Speaking on behalf of "Team UNO" we are very excited to see some of you at the National Cluster Meeting in Denver, and I'm sure "Team A" is just as excited about their meeting in Minneapolis! I hope you have a great week, and safe travels!
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