National Program Award Applications

It’s that time of month again…NATIONAL PROGRAMS! You know that’s right! Only this time, instead of learning what to do for a national program (because we know you already have them in the works) we want to give you a few tips on filling out the application and making sure you get it in on time.

First things first: fill out the application. You can find all national programs applications on the national FCCLA website! (www.FCCLAinc.org) Tip: you have to have a chapter code (Good thing you have an advisers right? They have the code for you. Ask them to help!!!).  2^nd tip: get to the point in your application. Sometimes we enjoy talking and talking, however, the judges don’t have time to read all of that. Short, sweet, to the point, with a few details…perfect!!!

Next step: Write all your answers down in a word document. You can’t save national application on your desktop and come back later, it doesn’t work like that. However, if you have everything you want to say in a word document and you run out of time to fill out the application its okay, you still have all your answers.

3^rd step: Turn it in ON TIME. Being on time is key. If you miss the deadline there is no “Okay, we will still let you turn it in.” Nope, we can’t do that. Therefore the deadline is the deadline.

The last step: Have fun! I’m sure your national program was a lot of fun to be a part of, and filling out the application should be the same. Tell us what you did, and why you have the best project.

If you have any questions don’t be scared to ask. That is why I am here. That is why all of the national officers are here!!

Ashley Labrum

Vice-President of Programs

(703) 831-7126 Mobile

alabrum@fcclainc.org

Why YOU Should Join FCCLA

The National Executive Council all shared some great reasons why you should join FCCLA and become a part of the Ultimate Leadership Experience!

• FCCLA gives you the opportunity to serve your community.
• This organization focuses on the family – a connection we all share.
• FCCLA helps you develop dynamic leadership skills!
• It prepares you for any kind of career because of the skills you learn through speaking, service, and leadership!
• You can network with youth and adults from all around your state and country.
• Attend leadership workshops and conferences.
• Improve your speaking skills.
• FCCLA is truly the Ultimate Leadership Experience, being a member can help you become a better you!
• FCCLA gives you the opportunity for scholarships through our organization and looks great on applications for anything college/work related.
• FCCLA provides 21^st century skills to prepare you for your future.
• It gives students connections that they can utilize when they go to college or begin their career.
• FCCLA allows students to better understand what career they want to pursue.
• You can meet amazing people and develop great friendships.
• Get free food and miss school.
• Break out of your shell and become the best version of yourself.
• You can pick something you love and do something with it!
• Learn new things and develop skills for your future life – learn how to manage finances, balance family and career, and be successful in anything that you do!

CTE Month

Hello FCCLA! Did you know that February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month? Here are some ways that your chapter can get involved and raise awareness for Career and Technical Education.

Reaching out to businesses:

• Host a career fair featuring local business partners and the programs they support.
• Make a video profiling successful CTE alumni and where they work.

Reaching out to elected officials:

• Encourage your elected representatives (mayors, city managers, county executives and state governors) to designate February as CTE Month in your state or community.
• Hold a proclamation signing with the other Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

Reaching out to media:

• Contact local television reporters and radio stations. Ask them to air stories in February and beyond about Career and Technical Education. Invite them to cover any events such as proclamation signings, press conferences or career fairs.
• Write articles to your local newspapers letting them know what your school is doing during National CTE Month.

For more ideas on how to make this February the best Career and Technical Education month yet, please visit the National FCCLA website www.fcclainc.org or the Association for Career and Technical Education website http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth.aspx. Your 2012-2013 National Executive Council is excited to see all of the outstanding projects that your chapters and schools put together for this exciting month.

 

                                                                                                                Justin Hess

                                                                                                     National First Vice President

FCCLA Week Ideas

Share Our Strength:

·         Host a community cook-off. Have community members bring a homemade item, like soup or chili to see whose is the best. Have fun selling it, raising money for Share our Strength, and bring the community together as one.

·         Have FCCLA members tie-dye white t-shirts orange to raise awareness.

·         Host a Great American Bake Sale with a Valentine’s Day theme.

Membership Recruitment:

·         Have an FCCLA Sunday party. Anyone can come! While they eat away, talk to them and show a PowerPoint about FCCLA.

·         Have a daily announcement that either describes a national program or something that you can do in FCCLA.

·          Have an FCCLA mixer/dance to recruit new members.

March of Dimes:

·         Have a contest at your school to see who can wear the most purple! Give something to the person who won!

·         Invite a local March of Dimes speaker or family to talk about the importance of premature baby awareness... It's very impactful and will make people want to get involved.

·         Sew blankets in FACS classes and sell donate them to a local NICU.

·         Decorate 1 in every 8 lockers purple to raise awareness that 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely.

Membership Recognition:

·         Hold a dinner (all paid for) for the officers and then a breakfast for all FCCLA members

·         Make locker signs for each of your members thanking them for all their hard work!

Other Great Ideas:

·         Host a dance where it’s _______________amount of $, however when they bring a pair of shoes they get it less for ______________ amount of shoes.

·         Have a social media day and promote FCCLA's national Facebook and Twitter page!

·         Ask your mayor to make the second full week in February "FCCLA Week" in your town!

·         Host a red out for a school supporting event: Sell Red t-shirts to benefit FCCLA.

·         Encourage all chapter members to wear a chapter t-shirt on one specific day.

·         Host a school wide dance with proceeds going to an outreach partner or your chapter!

·         Recruitment for Alumni and Associates – talk to your graduating seniors about joining!

·         Teacher/Administration/School Board appreciation day to thank everyone who supports FCCLA. It can also give members a chance to display their accomplishments and show how much of a difference their support is making.

·         Wear Blue to represent Stand for the Silent. Also encourage everyone to do a random act of kindness.

Feel free to set this as your cover photo on Facebook!

Update from ELM

National Programs/Competitive Events

Hey FCCLA friends!

        I hope you all had a wonderful New Year, and made a goal to do a National Programs! As FCCLA members, it is very important that we do all we can with FCCLA. That means participating, and doing a National Program. What is a National Program? A national FCCLA program guides young people to link their options and skills for success in careers, families, and communities. All the National Programs can be found online at

 www.FCCLAinc.org .

        Some ideas I have to help you get started are:

1.       Do one with your chapter.

2.       Do your National Program around your STAR Event.

3.       Do your National Program around your Community Service project.

4.       Have fun!!!

Sometimes we feel like we have to do SOO much work to get all the fun programs done that are involved in FCCLA. (STAR Events, National Outreach Project, Community Service, National Programs, etc.) However, something most of us don’t do is realizing that if we plan and carry out a project that includes all the fun programs we will be able to do BIG and BETTER things.

Ask yourself what your favorite hobby is. Is it swimming? Dancing? Skiing? Watching TV? Collecting Coins? Acting? Dating? Or even going to bed? We all have that one thing that we love to do. For me, I love just about everything. However, today I’m going to pick dating. Now, ask yourself probably the most important question- “How does ‘dating’ go into a National Program?” THAT’S EASY!!!!

DATING National Programs IDEAS:

1.       How does dating someone at work affect your work habits? – Career Connection

2.       Dating Violence? What are they and how do we stop them?- STOP The Violence

3.       Does having someone you like in the car effect the way you drive? – FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety.

4.       Can you discover family relationships while dating.- Families First

                I’m sure back home in your town you have a hobby and something you just love to do. Trust me when I say “Happiness is like jam, you can’t spread a little bit without getting some on yourself.” Share your hobbies with others by doing a NATIONAL PROGRAM!!!

 If you ever need help with good ideas or just a little pick me up I am only one email or text or call away!

Ashley Labrum

Vice-President of Programs

 (703) 831-7126 Mobile

alabrum@fcclainc.org

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It truly is that time of year again!  Time to prepare your Competitive Events and compete!  Whether you want to discover a career for yourself through Career Investigation, make a positive impact on your community with Chapter Service Project Display, or even design your own clothes through Fashion Design there is an event for you.  Here are some tips to help you get started on your competitive events and chapter projects:

1: Talk to your adviser.

2: Find an Event

3: Work through your entire project

4: Practice your speech/presentation

5: Relax, you WILL be amazing!

Be sure to work hard, maybe you could compete with your STAR Event and Discover your Voice at the 2013 National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.  If you have any questions about FCCLA’s Competitive Events be sure to contact me at sborchardt@fcclainc.org

                                                                          Good luck,

                                                                    Skylar Borchardt

                                                 Vice-President of Competitive Events

New Year's Resolutions

Your National Executive Council is hoping for an exciting year in 2013! Check out their personal New Year's Resolutions!

Elliot Johnson, National President: I resolve to promote a healthy lifestyle by giving up soft drinks.

Justin Hess, First Vice President: My resolution is to start enjoying life more. I have my entire life to accomplish my goals, but I’m only a teenager once.

Magda Hernandez, Vice-President of Community Service: Since graduation is right around the corner, my resolution is to forgive quickly and drop all grudges.

Skylar Borchardt, Vice-President of Competitive Events: My resolution is to accept reasonable failures and live with knowing I tried my hardest.

Chandler Classen, Vice-President of Development: I resolve to do more in my community and help people who need it.

Ashley Faulkner, Vice-President of Finance: My resolution is to make the most out of every opportunity and spend more time with the people I love.

Caleb Hearon, Vice-President of Membership: I resolve to continue growing as a person. I hope to help more people this year, learn more about myself and continue to lead through FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience.

Marquis Johnson, Vice-President of Parliamentary Law: My resolution is to spend more time with family and smile more.

Ashley Labrum, Vice-President of Programs: I resolve to finish all the goals I have made for myself the past few years.

Linsey Armstrong, Vice-President of Public Relations: In 2013, I resolve to pursue a healthier lifestyle, seize all opportunities, help more people and continue to grow as a person and a leader.

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