Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays FCCLA'ers! The new year is almost here! Can you believe it?! What a joyous time of year with friends and family. There are so many reasons to be thankful this holiday season. From seeing family members who traveled long distances to making traditional holiday goodies, each and every one of us were reminded as to why the holidays are a special time. And when it comes time to ring in the new year on the 31st, you'll have another opportunity to enjoy time with close ones to celebrate. New Year's Eve celebrations are a time to reminisce on the past year and look forward to all the great things about to come in 2013. As FCCLA members, we are responsible to lead by example and show our peers what it means to live a positive lifestyle all times of the year. With the possibility of "sticky situations" arising on New Year's Eve, we all need to be reminded of the blessings we have and the opportunity given to us as leaders. Lead others this New Year's Eve as well! Encourage your friends and family to stay safe while celebrating the new year. I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing what the new year brings for FCCLA at the local, state, and national level. On behalf of the 2013-2013 National Executive Council, I encourage you all to enjoy this New Year's Eve safely. - Elliot Johnson, National President