Meet Linsey

Hey FCCLA’ers!

I am Linsey Armstrong, a proud Husker, television fanatic, and a fan of lame jokes, public speaking, and foods that end in “o”.  I am so incredibly honored to be serving as your National Vice-President of Public Relations!

I bring you greetings from Nebraska, the home of the good life. I live in a small town of 850 people. During the summer, I spend a lot of time at my family’s cabin about an hour away. I am a proud Raider at Logan View High School, where I plan to graduate at the end of the year with a class of 45 people.

I live at home with my mom, dad, and two dogs. My mom, Jane, is a lead medical coder at an area hospital. My dad, Elmer, works at 3M. I have 7-year-old Miniature Schnauzer named Jamie and Hunny, a 1-year-old Hungarian Vizsla.

In school, I am also involved with Speech Team, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Science Club and Academic Team. I serve on Nebraska’s Attorney General’s Youth Advisory Council and attended Cornhusker Girls’ State this past summer. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time working at Hooper’s Office Bar and Grill. I currently cook, but I have also washed dishes and bussed tables. We serve super good food, and I love the fun environment we have. I also help out at a local daycare when needed. I’m also active at my church, and attend various youth groups.

I plan to graduate in May of 2013. In the fall, I plan to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a major in Public Relations/Advertising with minors in Business and Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication.

I challenge each and every one of you to make your digital mark and support FCCLA via social media. “Like” the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America on Facebook, follow @NationalFCCLA on Twitter, and make a Blogster account to follow both the NEC Blog and the Advisers Blog!

If you ever have questions, feel free to contact me at larmstrong@fcclainc.org. You can also friend me on Facebook, and follow me on Twitter @MyLifeAsLinsey.

I can’t wait to meet some of you at National Cluster Meetings in Oklahoma City, and the rest of you at the 2013 National Leadership Conference in Nashville!

                                                                                              In FCCLA Spirit,

                                                                                            Linsey Armstrong

Photo courtesy of Shane & Sunny Photography

Meet Ashley L.

Hey FCCLA family!

            I am Ashley Labrum, your 2012-2013 National Vice-President of Programs. I am writing this week to tell you a little more about myself!

            I am the 3rd oldest of 4 girls. (Yes, you read that right, ALL girls!!) I even have a princess puppy named Kaylee. I am big in to family adventures. I love doing everything with them. We eat supper every night together, we travel together, and best of all play games and eat treats together! My older sister is named Brittany, and her and her husband live only 2 doors down, so that’s fun! Kimberly goes to college and then duh, me - I am a high school senior at Pleasant Grove High School. Then Gabie is last; she is in 6^th grade. With all of our busy lives, I’m happy that I have a mom and dad who take care of us and still make sure we don’t forget about family time. You can’t miss my family when we walk down the street, words really don’t describe how outstanding I feel to be a part of my amazing family.

           

Lets go back to my high school because, if you ask me, I think its kind of cool! I came from a normally size high school of 1,892 kids. I went and asked just so I could tell you, that there are 13 Ashley’s in my whole school. You would think there would be more, but no. 5 of them are seniors. All but 2 of them spell it like mine. I love my school and am way big in “Bleeding Viking Blue!” I am on our student body, the Assistant Director for Drama, Choir and an FCCLA lover! Besides school involved I am a part of the NSA (National Speaking Association). The majority of my time is spent on FCCLA, school activities and college stuff, however like every teenager I love to hangout on the weekend with friends. 

           

My passion in life is helping others in ways that help us too. PROGRAMS! It truly is the best way to say I love all that FCCLA has to offer. Enough about me though, this year is about you! If you didn’t think your school was going to do a National Program, THINK AGAIN. I am only one e-mail away, and I would love to help you! With all of your help, FCCLA can help others and put a smile on your face and there’s. “Smile, it gives your face something to do!”  I hope to hear from you all soon!!!

                                                                                                In FCCLA Spirit,

                                                                                                Ashley Labrum

Meet Marquis

Hello fellow FCCLA members,

I am Marquis Johnson, and I am excited to be serving as your 2012-2013 National Vice-President of Parliamentary Law.

I bring you greetings from Arkansas. I live in Nashville, a small rural town of 4,878 in southwest Arkansas, one hour from the Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana state lines. Southwest Arkansas is known for its scenic beauty, lakes, fishing, timber, poultry, cattle, manufacturing, and tourism.

Nashville is 13 miles from the only public diamond mine in the U.S, the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, where finders are keepers! And Nashville is 24 miles from Hope, the birthplace of former President Bill Clinton.

Nashville is the home of the Mighty Scrappers. Nashville Public Schools has four campuses k-12 with an enrollment of 1,950 students. My graduating class has 147 students and my school is known for our Scrapper pride spirit.

My parents are Regina Hopkins and Juan Johnson. I live with my grandparents Nadine and William Stuart. I have several brothers and sisters and a large extended family that I am very close to.

I stay very busy with school organizations, community service projects and church.  I am involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Christ, Special Prevention Unit (SPU), FBLA, and First Priority. I attend church at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ in Ashdown, where I am very active in my church youth group, youth choir, mass choir, and youth ministry council.

I challenge each of you to make a difference by educating people about FCCLA and promoting and publicizing all the great things you and your chapters are accomplishing in FCCLA! Make your mark by hosting Great American bake sales for Share Our Strength, by participating in a service project, a STAR Event or any of the national FCCLA programs . Take advantage of all the awesome opportunities that are available to you through FCCLA.

Thank you, FCCLA for the amazing opportunity and privilege to serve you this year.  Words can’t describe how honored I am to be serving on the National Executive Council. I look forward to seeing everyone who be attending the Oklahoma City National Cluster Meeting!

                                                                                                            In FCCLA Spirit,

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                            Marquis Johnson

Meet Caleb

Hey there, National FCCLA!

     

      I am Caleb Hearon, your extremely proud 2012-2013 National Vice-President of Membership.

     I am a senior from the Show Me State of Missouri! I live in Chillicothe, the home of the Hornets and Sliced Bread. I have a graduating class of 160 and my town has a population of about 10,000 people. My high school is also known for our school spirit and the “CHS Swarm” high school student section. I have an older brother and two older sisters; I live with my mom, Kellie. I am involved in CHS Student Council, FBLA, Key Club, Senior Executive Committee, and boy’s spring tennis.

     I stay very busy with school, organizations, and community service but when I am free I love to just be around my friends. In my spare time I go to the YMCA, watch movies, or play XBOX with my friends. I am a VERY big fan of the Jayhawks and the University of Kansas. I am beyond excited to be serving FCCLA as a member of the National Executive Council this year because we are the only Ultimate Leadership Experience.

     Thank you, National FCCLA, for the amazing opportunity to serve you this year and for changing my life in 7^th grade!

-Caleb Hearon

Meet Ashley F.

Hey FCCLA Lovers!

 I'm Ashley Faulkner and I am honored to be serving as your 2012-2013 National Vice-President of Finance!

I live in the fairly large town of Morgantown, West Virginia, home of the West Virginia Mountaineers! We are growing each year with more and more students! I live with my mother, Angela;  my stepfather, Brent; and my gigantic French Bordeaux Mastiff, Alden. My mom is the Executive Director  of the Osher Lifelong Learning institute for WVU and my stepdad owns a law practice.

I go to University High School where I am just starting out my junior year. So far so good! Besides FCCLA, I am actively involved in my school's yearbook, The Little Monticola, as a section editor. I am also a member of Student council, Youth in Government, Wild Hawks (pep club), Spanish Honorary, National Honor's Society, and the Greater Morgantown Area Youth Commission.

When I'm not doing homework, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I'm really blessed and thankful to have them and all the support they give me.

If you ever  have questions or need help, please don't hesitate to email me at afaulkner@fcclainc.org! I love getting emails! You can also add me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter, @FaulknerAshley. I hope I get to meet many of you this year, starting with Clusters in Indianapolis and Reno! Thank you for being a part of the Ultimate Leadership Experience!

In FCCLA Spirit,

Ashley Faulkner

Meet Chandler

Hey FCCLA members,

       I hope you are all having a great year! I am honored to be serving as your National Vice-President of Development.

       I live in a city of about 25,000 people in Nebraska. I have three brothers and one sister. My brothers are Jacob, Kodi, and Tanner. My loving sister is Kortney. My parents got divorced when I three and I live with my amazing mother, Tammy. She is a Dietary Manager at a nursing home and makes some of the greatest food you will ever eat. As a family, we love watching Husker football games!

        This year I am a junior in high school. I have been involved in a lot of sports and activities throughout my life. I used to play football, soccer, basketball, and wrestling. I am involved in Speech, One-Act Play and musicals. Besides FCCLA, I love public policy and politics. This year I am a Regional Field Director for a congressional campaign. I hope that someday I will be able to run for a federal office senate, maybe even President someday.

        If anyone has any questions, email me at cclassen@fcclainc.org. Make sure to attend a National Cluster Meeting and experience The Ultimate Leadership Experience!

Photo courtesy of Lifetouch.

Capitol Leadership

It's a beautiful day here at the Omni-Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The red polos are starting to arrive, ready to kick-off FCCLA's Capitol Leadership! The National Executive Council is so excited to meet members and advisers from across the country at the Leadership Banquet tonight. Other things planned for the week are advocacy training, leadership development, and Congressional visits! Want to help promote FCCLA and Capitol Leadership? Tweet to @NationalFCCLA and use #FCCLADC or tag the official Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Facebook page in posts!