Elliot Johnson, President
Iowa, Oklahoma, South Dakota
Although I was
plagued by the flu from attending Georgia's SLC and stopped by winter weather
from going to Ohio's and Minnesota's SLC, I was honored to attend Iowa's and
Oklahoma's State Conferences! The conferences were filled with eager leaders
who were doing amazing things in their states. Being able to witness the hard
work the members put together for their communities was a true testament to why
FCCLA is the ultimate leadership experience! I am attending the conference of
my home state in South Dakota this weekend and can't wait to see all the
members this summer in Nashville, Tennessee!
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| Elliot speaking at a general session. |
Justin Hess, First Vice President
Virginia
I had the honor of
assisting the 2012-2013 Virginia FCCLA State Executive Council and state staff
plan an Extraordinary State Leadership and Recognition Conference held in the
beautiful city of Virginia Beach. The 2013 SLRC had over 1, 300 members,
advisers and special guest getting a Reality Check. The state officers conducted
entertaining general sessions as they created a Virginia FCCLA reality show.
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| Justin and the VA State Executive Council. |
Magda Hernandez, Vice-President of
Community Service
Texas
The Texas State
Leadership conference had over 4,000 attendees. Many were excited to
participate in competitive events, LEOs, and different member mixers. Through
great speakers, participants were able to discover that they too can be
leaders.
Skylar Borchardt, Vice-President of
Competitive Events
Minnesota
The Minnesota
State Conference was a memorable one with being blasted with over 8 inches of
snow! The over 1,000 attendees made this
conference worthwhile. Minnesota had a
teen bulking prevention summit with Craig Scott of Rachel's Challenge as a
featured speaker. Craig shared is
inspiring and motivating message to all which attracted press from around the
state at legislators! The new state officer team was also elected, good luck to
them!
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| Members of the 2013-2014 MN State Executive Council. |
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| Skylar and the 2013-2014 MN State President, Ethan Dressen. |
Chandler Classen, Vice-President of
Development
Delaware, Nebraska, Minnesota
On March 25th I was able to fly
to Delaware for their State Conference in Dover. Throughout the conference I
was able to present workshops on topics ranging from, promoting FCCLA to the 4
Keys of Confidence, and running for office. I was also able to present a
keynote address on the importance of following your passion and not taking “no”
for an answer. I was able to meet with
many students and talk about the impact of FCCLA and the importance of CTE and
CTSO’s.
At the Nebraska State Leadership
Conference, I spoke at general sessions, presented a workshop on the 4 Keys of
Confidence and assisted with the FCCLA Knowledge Bowl.
On April 11th and 12th I was
able to attend the Minnesota FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout my
time there I presented a workshop on promoting FCCLA and how to develop
leadership skills. I was also able to conduct a networking session and met with
hundreds of members throughout the state. In Minnesota I was also a part of the
opening general session and skit.
Throughout all of the state
conferences I attended I was able to meet hundreds of members, and encourage
some of them to do take the next step in FCCLA and Discover their Voice.
Ashley Faulkner, Vice-President of Finance
Florida,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia
I
had an amazing time attending State Conferences and meeting tons of members! I
got to attend the Florida State Leadership Conference in sunny Orlando,
Florida! Alongside the amazing weather, I got to discover FCCLA: The Best Kept
Secret! I was so excited to give the welcome
amongst their 800 awesome attendees. Their keynote speaker, Scott Backovich
literally made me laugh until I cried. In the Snowy Mountains of Seven Springs
with Pennsylvania FCCLA I got a #realitycheck at Leadercon! They had 500 attendees who all discovered
their super power! I presented a workshop on running for office and had the
pleasure of introducing the state officers! Kent Julian, the keynote speaker,
was the master of Simon Says. In my home state of West Virginia, our State
Meeting was held at Cedar Lakes, the FCCLA FFA camp where we found our
Incredible Leadership! I presented two workshops, one on National Outreach
Projects and one on paying it forward. It was great being in the place that my
journey started! Thank you to Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia's state
officers and members for making me feel like a part of their family!
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| Ashley giving the welcome in Florida. |
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| Ashley and two new FL State Officers. |
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| Ashley with two new PA State Officers and State President. |
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| Ashley and the WV State Council. |
Caleb Hearon, Vice-President of Membership
Indiana, Missouri
In
March I was privileged enough to attend the Indiana State Conference in
Indianapolis! We strolled down the red carpet of leadership and it was lights,
camera, action the whole weekend! The conference was very impressive which is
no surprise based on the quality of state officers and staff that I met. The
passion for FCCLA and Family and Consumer Sciences is definitely alive and well
in Indiana to say the least!
At the 2013 Missouri FCCLA SLC
the Mission was Possible! Close to 2,000 MO FCCLA members gathered to celebrate
leadership and have some fun. The state officers put on a wonderful show as
usual and the state staff/advisers gave 110% to make this conference
incredible! I loved being at my last Missouri conference and my incredible
state association did not disappoint!
Marquis Johnson, Vice-President of
Parliamentary Law
Arkansas,
Kentucky
I
had a great time at my home state, the Arkansas State Leadership Conference.
The State Executive Council was awesome to work with. The theme was Explore
your Horizons with Arkansas FCCLA.
The
other conference I attended was in Kentucky. It was also amazing the Kentucky
delegation. They were so hospitable they treated me as their own. There were
about 900 or so members were in attendance. Their theme was Adventures in
Kentucky Leaderland.
Ashley Labrum, Vice-President of Programs
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah
Wyoming:
SURVIVOR! Members had a blast as they competed in a “quiz FCCLA bowl” test the
state officers had put together. All members got together outside as we made
the BIGGEST assembly line known to man to help with the on-site serve. As the
night was late to the old ones, but young to the kids we had a blast at the
“Fun Night!” We played on blow up toys, minute to win it games, ate food, and
then, we all watch the doogle ball game! It cost $1 to play and the money is
going to March of Dimes.
Everyone did an
outstanding in there STAR Events and the workshops were well attend. Plus, who
doesn’t love WY? It’s cowboys and cowgirls!
Colorado:
Lights! Camera! Action! What a conference.
• Did your chapter do a National
Program? If they did, join us at the V.I.P party!
• Need a great keynote speaker? We
had one! Scott Bachovich.
• Need a change of heart? Go to any
of the many workshops prepared just for you!
• Don’t forget the dance- WOOOT!
• State Officers all have Ipads on
stage with their lines on them? High tech right here in Colorado.
Utah: Pack your
Bag!
Members came ready
to pack their bag to the future as they learned new leadership skills with the
activities the State Officers had planned for the two days. Members were able
to attend workshops, sing and dance their heart out, and watch very funny
skits! Utah had an outstanding number of applications for State Officers this
year.
Everyone had a
blast and did really well in there STAR Events! I had a ton of fun at all the
conferences and I would come back any day!
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| Ashley with her State Adviser and a member sporting FCCLA gear. |
Linsey Armstrong, Vice-President of Public
Relations
Nebraska, Washington
I
attended the Nebraska State Leadership Conference on April 7-9th. I
had a great time bonding with the state council, as well as meeting the new
group of officers. I served as Lead Honorary Conference Assistant, spoke at
general sessions, and presented a workshop on Spread the Red. About 1,500
members were in attendance, with over 600 STAR event participants. “Lights,
Camera, Take Action” was a great theme for the fun conference!
On
April 10-12th, I flew to Wenatchee, Washington, for their state conference.
I had an amazing time in the Apple Capital of the World! I enjoyed bonding with
their amazing State Executive Council, keynoting at their second general
session, and presenting the Spread the Red session. Other fun things included
the mixer, dance and STAR awards banquet! Over 600 members got to experience
“#realitycheck – Check Yourself into Leadership!”
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| Linsey with her two successors for the position of NE State President. |
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| Chandler and Linsey with newly elected NE State Officer, Alicia Hamling. |
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| Linsey and members of the WA State Executive Council. |
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| Linsey and Garrhett Petrea, 2013-2014 WA State President. |
