Teen Times Sept/Oct 2017 by FCCLA

Sept/Oct 2017

Magazine for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc.

Meet the New NEC 2017-2018 National Executive Council

Plan to Make FCCLA Week the Best One Ever!

Get Involved with FCCLA National Programs

FCCLA Virtual Business Challenge Is Your FCCLA Chapter Ready For a Challenge? A Virtual Business Challenge? www.KnowledgeMatters.com

Your FCCLA chapter could be the winner of this school year's FCCLA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). The winning team of the FCCLA VBC online final round in Spring 2018 will win a $1,000 award, which can be used to attend next year's National Leadership Conference, and will be featured in the Virtual Business NLC booth. Get involved and register your chapter to compete. It’s easy and FREE to compete.

“The competitive events that FCCLA offers for members are great and I believe an integral part of building and maintaining a successful FCCLA Chapter. The Virtual Business Challenge has been a great experience for my students.” –Heather Gottsch

FCCLA Virtual Business Challenge Your students can participate even if you don’t use Virtual Business Personal Finance in your classroom. Easy to Register and Compete:

Travel Awards for the National Leadership Conference:

Two rounds of competition – Fall 2017 and Winter 2018

Top three teams from the final round receive travel awards of $1000 (1st place), $500 (2nd place) and $250 (3rd place) to attend the National Leadership Conference.

Feature Story: FCCLA: Your Connection to Careers...Page 10 Teen Times is the national magazine of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a career and technical student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education, or as determined by the state department of education. Josh Bowar, Editorial Consultant Emily McPike, Layout/Design

NATIONAL STAFF

Sandy Spavone, Executive Director Leah Buller, Director of Membership Marla Burk, CMP, Director of Conferences Beth Carpenter, Director of Programs Heather Goode, Director of Development Mark Hornby, CPA, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations Karen Patti, Director of Communications Ashley Nelson, Support Specialist Charles Carson, Mailroom Manager Kelley Conners, Meetings Manager Christine Hollingsworth, Competitive Events Manager Karen Montagne, Programs Manager Caitlin Osbourne, Membership Manager Vacant, Communications Manager Ana Torres, Staff Accountant Rachael Long, Communications Assistant Niki Mount, Meetings Assistant Kim South, Executive Assistant Vacant, Membership and Programs Assistant Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a private, nonprofit national organization of more than 164,000 members incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. It functions through public and private secondary school systems in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education program, providing opportunities for enriched learning. Editor’s Note: Please credit Teen Times for information you reprint, excerpt, or photocopy. Use the following statement to credit materials you use from this issue: Reprinted with permission from Teen Times, the national magazine of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Vol. 72, No. 1. Teen Times (ISSN 0735-6986) is published four times per year in September, November, January, and March by Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc., 1910 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1584, (703) 476-4900. A portion of national dues pays for a one-year subscription to Teen Times. Inclusion of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s claims, products, and services. Periodicals postage paid at Reston, VA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTERS: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: Teen Times, 1910 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1584.

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From the Desk of... Youth Leaders Meetings & Events FCCLA Partnerships Get Involved Opportunities & Awards Just for Fun

FCCLA is taking Teen Times magazine in a new direction this year by focusing on career pathways through Family and Consumer Sciences education. We want to show you how FCCLA directly prepares students for their careers through Competitive Events, program participation, national meeting attendance, and more. In addition to the evergreen edition you are reading now, keep an eye out for the 2017-2018 Education Edition (November/December), Culinary and Hospitality Edition (January/February), and Visual Arts and Human Services Edition (March/April). Read real-world stories from fellow FCCLA students, alumni, and advisers and discover partnerships, awards, and opportunities for you and your chapter.

Sept/Oct 2017 • 1

OVERVIEW

& IMPACT OF

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national nonprofit student organization that helps youth develop leadership and workplace skills to prepare for both college and careers through peer-to-peer education, community engagement, and the application of skills learned in the Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classroom.

FCCLA ENGAGES: • • •

Students through career exploration and leadership development Teachers to support FACS education Business and industry leaders to enhance opportunities for members

FCCLA EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO: • • • •

Balance career and family responsibilities Develop leadership skills Practice STEM skills Build technical skills in Family and Consumer Sciences related careers

KEY DATA 164,000+ members annually

6,700+ Family and Consumer Sciences advisers

5,300+

chapters across the nation

11,200+

attendees and 4,500+ Competitive Event participants at national events annually

12,000,000+

U.S. citizens on average are reached annually through community service and youth-led projects

$1.6 Million+

FCCLA MEMBERS LEARN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS BY: • • • •

Developing teamwork, creativity, leadership, responsibility, and time management skills Practicing and demonstrating technical skills for FACSrelated careers Learning directly from industry professionals Exploring opportunities to practice and develop these skills

in scholarships and awards provided annually

IMPACT FACTS 86%

of FCCLA members have a 3.0 or higher GPA

55%

of FCCLA members take advanced courses

65% Citation: My College Options®/FCCLA research study (2016). National sample includes 34,746 high school FACS students and 908 FACS educators.

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of FACS teachers believe FCCLA has made teaching more meaningful and engaging to students

www.fcclainc.org | national@fcclainc.org

Welcome to a New Year of Inspiration! We have so many opportunities in store for you this year and hope you engage and become inspired as you grow your real-world skills and leadership through The Ultimate Leadership Experience available through being a member of FCCLA. Each year, we have the honor of meeting and working with amazing youth leaders like you. We love hearing about your work and the positive impact you are having on others. As a member of FCCLA, your leadership is reaching new heights, you inspire others, and your commitment and service is building a foundation for success in your family, career, and community. When I stop to consider what inspires me, my mind immediately goes to my family. My parents were dedicated to providing a foundation built on faith, family, and community. We worked hard, helped others, and enjoyed time together as a family. Parents and families are an important source of inspiration. Families may look different for all of us, but at the end of the day, they are the ones who are there for us.

From the Desk of ...

Our FCCLA family is the same way. My inspiration to serve FCCLA is YOU, the FCCLA family. Your dedication, your service, and your leadership inspire me. It is through your work that FCCLA remains strong and is able to continue to provide opportunities for students through Family and Consumer Sciences education. I challenge us all to focus this year on being an inspiration to others. Inspire your friends to join, inspire other educators to become advisers, inspire students to “Say YES to FCS”, inspire those in need, inspire those who are tired, and, most importantly, look in the mirror and know you inspire FCCLA. Leaders inspire success not by what they accomplish, but by what they inspire others to do. It is through leaders like you that together we can all remain inspired to make this the greatest year for FCCLA yet. I hope to see you at conferences and would love to learn about your success and needs. I look forward to serving with you!

FCCLA Executive Director

Hello, FCCLA!

I am excited and honored to serve as your 2017-18 National President and look forward to a great year ahead. As we prepare to inspire others this year, the National Executive Council plans to have a goal each month related to how to inspire our members. I want to encourage each of you to do the same, taking the time to make a difference in someone’s life. Never doubt the impact you can have on someone else – even the smallest act can be influential! My challenge to you is to intentionally carry out a small act of kindness each week this year, whether it be talking to a shy classmate, thanking the janitor, or staying after class to talk with your teacher. Share your acts of kindness by tagging the NEC on social media. We would love to see how you are inspiring others this year! We are looking forward to the opportunity to inspire each of you to reach your potential and to, in turn, inspire others around you! There are incredible opportunities to further your FCCLA journey and grow as a leader. Consider participating in Capitol Leadership and our National Cluster Meetings in D.C. or Oklahoma City this fall, and be sure to get involved in national programs and Competitive Events. Wishing you the best this year! Never forget: you can make a difference!

FCCLA National President

Sept/Oct 2017 • 3

Youth Leaders

Grace Belize Anderson

Caroline Caldwell

National President

National Vice-President of Competitive Events

Twitter: @FCCLAPresident Grade: 12 School: Wyoming Virtual Academy State: WY Adviser: Darcy Sams Random Fact: I have climbed the first national monument, Devils Tower.

Why did you join FCCLA?

I joined FCCLA because my mom forced me to, but it has been the most amazing experience of my life! FCCLA has taught me how to be a leader, the importance of communication, how to become a better public speaker, how to face your fears and attain your goals, and what it means to truly work as a team. I have been able to travel more, learn more, and achieve more through FCCLA than any other organization I have been involved with.

Why did you join FCCLA?

I joined FCCLA because it gave my generation a platform for change. I’ve found that often the ideas of people our age are shot down simply because we are young. FCCLA taught me that, with successful planning and teamwork, anything can be accomplished. No task is as daunting as it seems when you break it into parts and take your time to do it well.

Sydney Goldston

Zack Love

National First Vice-President

National Vice-President of Development

Twitter: @FCCLAFirstVP Grade: 12 School: Tucumcari High School State: NM Adviser: Katrina Hayes Random Fact: I am a spin class instructor and have crewed for several Ultra Endurance Cycling teams.

Why did you join FCCLA?

When I started 7th grade, there were only two organizations available to join. I decided to give FCCLA a shot. Little did I know that this organization would completely change my life. I’ve had the opportunity to travel and form friendships with people from all across the country. I also know that the skills I have gained throughout my time in this organization will help me now, in college, and in the future.

Alexis Peeper

National Vice-President of Community Service

Why did you join FCCLA?

Twitter: @FCCLACommServ Grade: 12 School: Drummond High School State: OK Adviser: Brooke Kusch Random Fact: I am missing my gallbladder and a bone in my leg.

I joined FCCLA so I would stay on the right path throughout school and grow as a leader. FCCLA has made me into the person I am today and has given me many opportunities, such as serving as a state officer for two years.

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Twitter: @FCCLACompEvents Grade: 12 School: U Ranch Homeschool State: TX Adviser: LaNae McClure Random Fact: I lived in Africa for three months and helped establish a children’s home.

Twitter: @FCCLADevelop Grade: 12 School: Talladega High School/ Talladega Career Technical Center State: AL Adviser: Kim Mitchell Random Fact: My parents and I raise honeybees on our small farm.

Why did you join FCCLA?

I joined because I saw something in the FCCLA members that I didn’t see in anyone else. They were confident, better leaders, took charge in the classroom, and worked better with others. Since the beginning of my FCCLA journey almost four years ago, I have changed so much as a person. Through FCCLA, I have made connections all across our country, have developed my soft skills, have sharpened my leadership abilities, and have prepared for adult life.

Favorite Performers

Favorite Movies

Dixie Chicks Panic! at the Disco Drake Fleet Foxes Relient K Capital Kings Ed Sheeran Ariana Grande The Beatles Adele Adam Levine

The Best of Me Captain America Tangled How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Dead Poets Society A Monster Calls Midnight in Paris Allegiant The Emperor’s New Groove Jurassic Park

Youth Leaders

Brigette Nelson

Stephen Goodman

National Vice-President of Finance

National Vice-President of Membership

Twitter: @FCCLAFinance Grade: 12 School: Baltic High School State: SD Adviser: Suzy Ries Random Fact: I am a first generation Asian American.

Why did you join FCCLA?

I primarily joined for the free candy and days off from school, but I discovered after my first state meeting the opportunities and actions that I could take to better serve my community and family. FCCLA has given me opportunities that I wouldn’t normally get from going to a small-town school. It showed me that the world is filled with opportunities and that you need to have perseverance and determination in order to take those opportunities and transform them into your dream.

Twitter: @FCCLAMembership Grade: 12 School: Valley Vista High School State: AZ Adviser: Matt Dawson Random Fact: My dog’s name is Phineas Perry Ferb.

Why did you join FCCLA?

I joined FCCLA because of the opportunities to attend multiple conferences throughout the state and the opportunity to attend the National Leadership Conference. FCCLA has provided me with the opportunities to succeed inside and outside the classroom and has prepared me for my future.

Maddie Comer

Ashley Turner

Twitter: @FCCLAParliLaw Grade: 12 School: Page County High School State: VA Adviser: Barbara Comer Random Fact: I am going backpacking through Europe in 2018.

Twitter: @FCCLAVPPR Grade: 12 School: Maumelle High School State: AR Adviser: Kristin Herring Random Fact: I was adopted when I was five months old.

National Vice-President of Parliamentary Law

National Vice-President of Public Relations

Why did you join FCCLA?

My story of joining FCCLA is unique. My mom is a FACS teacher and FCCLA adviser. As a child, I spent most of my time around her and her students. The fearlessness of the leaders that came before me inspired me to become one myself. FCCLA has given me the skills and resources to be the person I am today and has prepared me to take on future roles with confidence.

Favorite Books/ Authors

Favorite TV Shows

Favorite Sports

Nicholas Sparks The Martian Because of Winn Dixie James Patterson C.S. Lewis The Scarlet Pimpernel Stephanie Perkins J.K. Rowling The Help

One Tree Hill The Office Parks and Rec Sherlock Gilmore Girls Chicago PD This Is Us

Basketball Football Volleyball Golf Quidditch Baseball Tennis

I joined FCCLA because my favorite teacher encouraged me to. FCCLA has helped me understand my self-worth. It helped me transition through my “awkward phase” by instilling the belief in me that I have value. It has helped me grow stronger in my ability to speak publicly and communicate with others. It has opened my eyes to the needs of the community around me.

Andrew Rasmussen

National Vice-President of Programs

Twitter: @FCCLAPrograms Grade: 12 School: Brookings High School State: SD Adviser: Joline Dunbar Random Fact: I am working on getting a pilot license.

Why did you join FCCLA?

I joined FCCLA to get involved in my community but quickly learned that it has so much more to offer. I fell in love with Competitive Events and leadership conferences! Joining FCCLA was a chance to take part in change in my school and community, as well as across the nation!

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Youth Leaders

2017 National Leadership Conference Business Session Financial Report Tate and Tryon performed an audit over the financial statement of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), which is comprised of the balance sheet as of August 31, 2016, the related statement of activities and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statement. This audit was performed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). FCCLA received an unmodified opinion, which is the desired opinion, meaning that the financial statements are fairly presented and free of material misstatements. For the year ended August 31, 2016, FCCLA recorded a net surplus of $1,184,618, comprised of revenue and expenses of $5,190,093 and $4,005,475, respectively. Total assets increased by $958,028 to $3,947,607, led by a $1,637,333 increase in investments and offset by a $555,628 decrease in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to August 31, 2015. Liabilities decreased by $226,590 to $314,396, led by a $350,966 decrease in notes payable, as compared to August 31, 2015. This decrease was offset by a $132,383 increase in deferred revenue, which represents funds received, but not yet earned, due to FCCLA deferring the use of these funds to a later time.

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2017-2018 Events & Deadlines 18

OCTOBER 2017

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FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Team Registration National Affiliation Deadline to Compete at the 2017 National Cluster Meetings Skill Demonstration Event Registration

APRIL 2018

NOVEMBER 2017 01 08-10 10-12 17-19 01 15

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Fall Affiliation Deadline to Continue Services Capitol Leadership: Washington, D.C. National Cluster Meeting: Washington, D.C. National Cluster Meeting: Oklahoma City, OK

11-17

DECEMBER 2017 Japanese Exchange Scholarship Applications Due Safe Rides - Save Lives PSA Contest Entries Due

• Board Nominations Due: Business & Industry Occupational Chapter Adviser School Administrator • National Officer Candidate Application Due • Nominating Committee Form Due • 2018-2019 State Officer Directory Due • FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Level III Registration Deadline • Adviser Academy Applications Due to National Headquarters

• 2018 Summer Intern Applications Due

• Affiliation and Registration Deadline for Online Level 1 STAR Events • National FCCLA Week: InspiRED Monday, 2/12 – FCCLA Promo Day Tuesday, 2/13 – Careers in Action – FCS Educator Day Wednesday 2/14 – Say Thanks Thursday 2/15 – Make an Impact Friday 2/16– Unite in Red

• Program Award Applications Due • Scholarship Applications Due: Beth Middleton Memorial Coleene Jossy Memorial Fund Frank W.H. Fort Civic Engagement/Leadership National Technical Honor Society Raye Virginia Allen State President’s

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National FCCLA has prepared a 2017-2018 Communications Calendar to inspire chapters nationwide to promote messaging around a montly theme. Look for the Communications Calendar in your classroom this year, and be inspired to participate! August/September – Membership Recruitment #JoinFCCLA October – Kindness Matters #FCCLAcares November – Service #FCCLAgives December – Family #FCCLAfamily January – Career #FCCLAcareers February – Discover #DiscoverFCCLA March – Health & Wellness #FCCLAgetshealthy April – Financial Literacy #FCCLAfinance May – Teen Traffic Safety #FCCLAroadsafety June/July – Connect #FCCLAconnects

• NOC Intent to Run Form Due

MAY 2018

• Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Reports Due, Contest Ends

MARCH 2018 01

Adult Award Application Deadline: Alumni Achievement Integration of Core Academics National Distinguished Service National Honorary Member National School Administrator State Adviser of the Year National STAR Events Volunteer Awards Application Due Membership Campaign Award Submission Due Adviser Award Application Deadline: Adviser Mentor Master Adviser Spirit of Advising Outstanding Media Award & Chapter Public Relations Award Applications Due

• Lead2Feed Deadline

FEBRUARY 2018 01

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JANUARY 2018 15

Meetings & Events

• National STAR Event Registration Deadline (with added $100 late fee) • Competitive Events Advisory Team Nominations Due • Spring Final Affiliation Deadline

JUNE-JULY 2018 06/28 07/02

• National Leadership Conference: Atlanta, GA

• State Adviser and State Dates and Rates For 2018-2019 Affiliation Due

• Affiliation Opens

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AUGUST 2018

• National Leadership Conference Workshop Proposal Submissions Due

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Meetings & Events

National Meetings: Fall 2017

NCM Washington, D.C.

Nov. 10-12, 2017

NCM Oklahoma City, OK Nov. 17-19, 2017

Capitol Leadership Nov. 8-10, 2017

Join FCCLA this year at the 2017 Capitol Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C., to advocate for Family and Consumer Sciences! Then stay for the Washington, D.C., National Cluster Meeting, immediately following the conclusion of Capitol Leadership! Can’t make it to Washington, D.C.? Join us in Oklahoma City for our second National Cluster Meeting. Visit the FCCLA website for registration and housing and travel information, located in the meeting guides. Capitol Leadership and the NCM in Washington, D.C., will take place at the same hotel. Attendees going to Capitol Leadership and the National Cluster Meeting in D.C. will receive a NCM registration discount.

Inspiration from the National Executive Council: “Capitol Leadership was by far one of my favorite conferences through FCCLA - it gives you the chance to make close connections with your peers from across the nation and advocate for FCCLA.” Grace Belize Anderson, President

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“Attending both Capitol Leadership and one of the National Cluster Meetings was such an incredible experience! I was able to strengthen my leadership skills as well as form friendships that will last a lifetime.” Sydney Goldston, First Vice-President

“Capitol Leadership is my favorite event of the year! It provides members with the tools necessary to sharpen their leadership skills while advocating for an amazing cause. Seeing all of our red blazers together on Capitol Hill working towards a common goal is so thrilling!” Zack Love, Vice-President of Development

“After attending my first National Cluster Meeting in Dallas, my entire perspective changed on what I could do as a member through FCCLA. The next year in Denver, I presented three workshops on FACTS, competed (and qualified) in the FCCLA LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl, and was awarded a red blazer!” Brigette Nelson, Vice-President of Finance

“Capitol Leadership is a life-changing experience where members get the opportunity to make amazing connections. I not only met government leaders and business professionals, but I also met almost all of the leaders I would soon serve with on the NEC! ” Ashley Turner, Vice-President of Public Relations

“Capitol Leadership is an opportunity to channel your passion for FCCLA and advocate to your senators and representatives on Capitol Hill. This amazing experience gives you the platform to share your FCCLA story and to make a difference on the national level.” Andrew Rasmussen, Vice-President of Programs

“Traveling to cities near and far such as the locations for National Cluster Meetings is a great experience, but being able to do it with members that are as passionate as you about the organization is seriously the best experience!” Alexis Peeper, Vice-President of Community Service

NRCCUA Survey During fall 2016, Family and Consumer Science educators were invited to lead an activity in the classroom encouraging students to register for the My College Options College Planning Program. As part of that process, 34,746 students provided their feedback about their attitudes and interests related to FACS Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 2017-2018 Student Survey ALL ITEMS IN BOX ARE REQUIRED FOR PROCESSING.

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Two key findings from the survey: “National Cluster Meetings are an excellent opportunity for networking. You gain personal development through various workshops, leadership building activities, Skill Demonstration Events, and so much more.” Caroline Caldwell, Vice-President of Competitive Events

“Attending Capitol Leadership and National Cluster Meetings allows you to network with others from around the nation and make connections with industry professionals.” Stephen Goodman, Vice-President of Membership

Top 5 skills gained from FACS classes: • TEAMWORK (64%) • CREATIVITY (54%) • LEADERSHIP (52%) • RESPONSIBILITY & TIME MANAGEMENT (45%) Skills directly attributed to involvement in FACS education: • DECISION-MAKING OR PROBLEM SOLVING (43%) • SELF-CONFIDENCE (40%) • AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY OR WORLD (29%) Source: My College Options®/FCCLA Annual Research Study (2016)

This survey will be coming to your classroom! Thank you in advance for your participation. Sept/Oct 2017 • 9

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FCCLA: Your Connection to Careers We know you’ve heard about FCCLA, which means you know about Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). And you’ve probably heard the phrase “career clusters” said a time or two. But how do the three fit together? And which career pathways are most supported through participation in FCCLA and FACS? Keep reading to find out!

HUMAN SERVICES Preparing individuals for a career that relates to human needs such as counseling and mental health, family and community, personal care, and consumer services.

Families First Financial Fitness Community Service Student Body STOP the Violence (Students Taking on Prevention)

What it is:

Possible careers:

These STAR Events:

Possible careers:

FCCLA opportunities that support the field:

Capitol Leadership Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS)

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

HUMAN SERVICES

Real World Skills Through FACS Education

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

What it is:

Child care worker Child, family, or school social worker Director of childcare facility Preschool teacher Parent educator School counselor Sociologist Social services worker Personal or home care aide Recreation worker Consumer credit counselor Personal financial advisor Retailing representative or buyer

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Advocacy Chapter Service Project Career Investigation Digital Stories for Change Early Childhood Education Focus on Children Illustrated Talk Interpersonal Communications Job Interview National Programs in Action Nutrition and Wellness Sports Nutrition

These Skill Demonstration Events: Consumer Math Challenge Early Childhood Challenge Impromptu Speaking Interviewing Skills Speak Out for FCCLA Technology in Teaching Toys That Teach

The management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travelrelated services.

Restaurant, food service, lounge, casino, coffee shop, or catering owner, operator, or manager Hotel, motel, resort, or bed and breakfast owner, operator, or manager Tour company owner, operator, or manager Meeting and convention planner Interpreter or translator Tourism and travel services marketing manager

FCCLA opportunities that support the field: Financial Fitness Student Body Leadership Academy

These STAR Events:

Applied Math for Culinary Management Career Investigation Chapter Service Project Chapter In Review Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Illustrated Talk Job Interview Nutrition and Wellness National Programs in Action Sports Nutrition

These Skill Demonstration Events: Culinary Math Challenge Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Challenge Nutrition Challenge Culinary Chicken Fabrication Culinary Food Art Culinary Knife Skills Interviewing Skills

Feature Story Through a survey of business and industry stakeholders, FCCLA has concluded that we most closely align to these career clusters: Hospitality and Tourism, Education and Training, Visual Arts and Design, and Human Services. FCCLA’s national programs and Competitive Events work together to support you as you develop the real world skills and knowledge needed to be successful in these career fields. What you’re learning as part of your FACS courses also supports these career paths through work-based learning, business partnerships, and certifications. FCCLA, FACS, and career clusters are truly a triple threat!

Which of the four FCCLA-aligned career fields most interests you?

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN

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Planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

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Superintendent, principal, or administrator Teacher or instructor Preschool or kindergarten teacher Clinical, developmental, or social psychologist Social worker Counselor Teacher assistant Parent educator Child care worker Coach Recreation worker Sign language interpreter

FCCLA opportunities that support the field: Leadership Academy Families First

These STAR Events:

Advocacy Career Investigation Digital Stories for Change Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador Focus on Children Illustrated Talk Interpersonal Communications Job Interview Leadership National Programs in Action Nutrition and Wellness Say Yes to FCS Education Teach and Train

These Skill Demonstration Events: Early Childhood Challenge Interviewing Skills Technology in Teaching Toys That Teach

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

Possible careers:

Stage designer Fashion/apparel designer or illustrator Interior designer Home furnishing coordinator Textile designer or chemist Costume designer

These STAR Events:

Career Investigation Chapter in Review Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador Fashion Construction Fashion Design Illustrated Talk Interior Design Job Interview National Programs in Action Promote and Publicize FCCLA Recycle and Redesign

These Skill Demonstration Events: Fashion Sketch Interior Design Sketch Interviewing Skills Science in FACS Challenge Speak out for FCCLA

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FCCLA: Your Connection to Careers...continued

Do some thinking about each of the career fields and your talents, gifts, and experiences. What catches your eye? Which career pathway best fits you? Answer the prompts below: I am most interested in…

I am most interested in this field because…

I have these talents and gifts that I could use in this field…

I could participate in these FCCLA opportunities to learn more and to gain new skills…

My next steps are to…

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

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Partner Power

FCCLA Partnerships

FCCLA partners with a wide variety of organizations, universities, and corporations that share similar core values. These partnerships provide resources, guidance, and support to assist FCCLA in continuing our tradition of providing personal growth and leadership opportunities to youth. Check out our partner in the spotlight now!

In the spotlight now…. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids FCCLA partners with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) to support our national Student Body program and to promote FREE and unique tobacco prevention training opportunities that improve our members’ advocacy, public speaking, and leadership skills. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leading force in the fight to reduce tobacco use and its deadly toll in the United States and around the world. Their vision is a future free of the death and disease caused by tobacco.

How the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Fights Tobacco: • • •

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Promote public policies proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. Expose and counter tobacco industry efforts to market to children and mislead the public. Strengthen tobacco control efforts in the United States and worldwide by providing support and information to our many partners. Mobilize organizations and individuals to join the fight against tobacco. Empower a tobacco-free generation by fostering youth leadership and activism. Inform the public, policy makers, and media about tobacco’s devastating consequences and the effectiveness of the policies we support.

We encourage chapters to get involved in our partnership efforts this year by participating in or facilitating the Taking Down Tobacco 101 trainings at your school! For more information, check out page 23. Thanks to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for their support and for helping our members on their way to #BeTheFirst tobacco-free generation!

Thanks to the Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids for sponsoring our Run4Red 5K at the 2017 National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN! Sept/Oct 2017 • 13

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Plan to Make FCCLA Week the Best One Ever! Make a plan Planning an event may seem like a lot of work, but National FCCLA has made preparing for the 2018 FCCLA Week easier than ever by providing a daily theme for chapters to follow. Check out the themes to the right and work with your chapter to create a list of ideas to implement in your community each day. Don’t wait too long to make your plan! You’ll need time to prepare and carry out the rest of the items in our top five list!

Connect with other FCCLA chapters Want to make a really big splash? Try connecting with other local FCCLA chapters to double up on your FCCLA Week efforts! Don’t have any chapters nearby? Look regionally, statewide, or even nationally to find other chapters to join in on your idea. Reach out to your state officers to find out how to get connected with other chapters.

Invite people Do your research and identify local leaders, business owners, community representatives, and policy-makers who may be interested in your efforts. Create personalized invitations for your FCCLA Week events and try to hand deliver them if possible. Make sure to include a schedule of events so VIPs know what time to come, and be prepared for who will greet them and what you will have them do at the event if they do attend.

Create buzz before FCCLA Week Once you have a plan in place, promote it! Use social media, flyers, and personal invitations to let students at your school know about the events. Network with other clubs at your school and invite them to help. Tag supporting businesses and community members on social media and let them know how excited you are to work with them. Don’t forget to create a press release about your event and get local media involved!

Don’t forget to thank your supporters One of the best ways you can earn continued support is to thank community members for the work they’ve done. Send thank-you cards to the VIPs you invited, even if they did not attend. Report back on the success of your event and include a save-the-date for next year’s FCCLA Week. Thank your school administration, parents, teachers, and other students who helped you, and, most importantly, thank your fellow FCCLA members for a job well done!

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Monday, February 12: FCCLA Promo Day! Promote FCCLA in your school in new and exciting ways to kick off FCCLA Week and inspire others to Go For the Red! Host an informational meeting to recruit new members. Tuesday, February 13: Careers in Action Host a career fair in your school and share all of the exciting opportunities offered through Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Show others how FACS has inspired you on your career path! FCS Educator Day Wednesday, February 14: Say Thanks Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to take time to show your appreciation for those who have been an inspiration and support during your FCCLA journey. Send notes of appreciation to thank them! Thursday, February 15: Make an Impact Be an inspiration to those in your community by finding a need and making a difference in the lives of others! Plan a service event or a Lead2Feed project with your chapter. Friday, February 16: Unite in Red Be inspired by other members as we Unite in Red to show our FCCLA pride! Share what FCCLA red means to you and how it has provided you the confidence to succeed.

GET !NSPIRED

to Learn, Lead, and Serve

FCCLA is excited to announce the newly updated Community Service national program, formerly known as Leadership Service in Action, which features three units that help guide teens to learn about themselves so they can serve others.

LEARN:

Students explore personal values, ethics, and ethical decision-making while evaluating their community needs.

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Students learn how to use their leadership characteristics to serve their community and how to transfer those servant leadership skills to the workplace.

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Students are introduced to the critical role community partnerships and advocacy play in serving the needs of others while also developing their own community-based service.

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ARE YOU READY TO LEARN, LEAD, AND SERVE? FCCLA’s national Community Service program features three units that will help guide you to learn about yourself so that you can serve others!

LEARN

Explore personal values, ethics, and ethical decision-making while evaluating your community’s needs.

LEAD

Learn how to use your leadership characteristics to serve your community and how to transfer those servant leadership skills to the workplace.

SERVE

Get introduced to the critical role community partnerships and advocacy play in serving the needs of others while also developing your own community based service.

GET INVOLVED TODAY TO BECOME A CHAMPION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY! Project Ideas: The Community Service program includes project ideas that will help you get started in your service learning journey. Awards: Chapters that complete a project can complete a Program Award Application to apply for a national program cash award! Looking for more tools to help you become the world changer you’re destined to be? Check out We.org and prepare to help us shift the world from “me” to “we.” For more information on FCCLA’s Community Service program, visit www.fcclainc.org/communityservice.

$1,000

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The Community Service program update is supported by The Allstate Foundation.

This updated program guides students to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities. Community Service projects help teens build skills for family, career, and community roles; provide career-centered learning experiences; and encourage them to develop leadership and employability skills while learning to serve the needs of their community. FCCLA is thrilled to be able to offer this updated resource for our advisers and members to integrate service-learning into Family and Consumer Sciences education courses across the country. FCCLA members will have opportunities to make a difference in their communities while exploring leadership and career skills to prepare them for successful adult living. Ready to get started? Head to www.fcclainc.org/communityservice.

Poster included in your Teen Times mailing is available for download in the FCCLA adviser portal. This new program update is made possible thanks to support from The Allstate Foundation. It includes current education trends and crosswalks each unit with science, technology, engineering, and math and Family and Consumer Sciences education standards. The Allstate Foundation’s Good Starts Young initiative supports programs that give youth the tools and resources to be the next generation of leaders so they can rise up and make a difference in our world.

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Get Involved with FCCLA National Programs! Create CommUNITY with Community Service What’s a need in your community that you want to address? Hosting a school-wide food drive, collecting gently-used clothing for a nearby shelter, or raising funds for your cause with a bake sale are all ways to strengthen your community and be part of the solution.

Link Up to Career Success with a Cover Letter and Resume Workshop Whether you’re creating your first resume and cover letter or need some help updating the ones you already have, a workshop that covers the basics of resume and cover letters and what techniques to use to catch an employer’s eye is a great way to engage in this FCCLA national program. Work with your school’s career coach or a local professional to lead a career workshop!

Check Out Three Exciting FACTS-related Opportunities for 2017-2018. Safe Rides – Saves Lives PSA Contest

Empowered by FACTS and sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation, the Safe Rides – Save Lives PSA contest is an opportunity for FCCLA members to engage in creating teen-friendly safe rides safety messaging through a video public service announcement (PSA). This year’s theme is passenger seatbelt safety. Entries are due by December 1, 2017.

Earn Ca$h for your FACTS Project FCCLA is partnering with Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Governors Highway Safety Association to award the top FACTS project in each state a $500 cash prize. Simply conduct a FACTS project during the school year and submit a program award application by March 1, 2018. All state level winners receive $500 and are considered for a national award!

New Middle-Level Seat Belt Safety Project! FCCLA has been awarded a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote seat belt safety in rural middle schools. The new campaign, “iBuckleUp weBuckleUP”, will inform youth, specifically middle school youth, and parents about seat belt safety and will create a positive community effort to encourage everyone to wear seat belts.

Japanese Exchange Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in another country? FCCLA’s Japanese Exchange program is your chance to find out! Every summer, Kikkoman Corporation provides 14 scholarships to FCCLA members, worth more than $11,000 each. Don’t miss your opportunity to live in Japan next summer with a Japanese host family. It will be a summer you will never forget! Apply by December 1, 2017.

Manage your Money with Financial Fitness Use this program to help you earn, spend, save, and protect your money wisely. Ready for a virtual challenge? FCCLA members from across the country can compete in the FCCLA Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Challenge. It’s a free contest to test your skills in personal finance.

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Get Involved Discover the Power of Accomplishing Personal Goals When we become better individuals, we become better team members and leaders. Power of One is all about finding and using your personal power to better your life and the lives of those around you.

Create Awareness and STOP the Violence With your chapter, choose a cause around which to create awareness at your school. Making others aware of the problem and talking about how you can help is a critical step in being an advocate for a cause. Promote Blue Shirt Day for bullying prevention or find a speaker to come talk to your chapter about dating violence. Solutions can’t be found until the conversation is started.

Take Action to #BeTheFirst Tobacco-Free Generation FCCLA is partnering with Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) to take down tobacco! Talk to your adviser about completing Taking Down Tobacco 101 as a group this fall. If you are one of the first 100 chapters to report back to FCCLA, you win $100! Chapters that take the next step and host a training for at least 75 youth can enter to win one of three $1,000 prizes! Deadline for entries is December 15, 2017.

Feed the Need in Your Community with the FCCLA National Outreach Project ®

Lead2Feed, our National Outreach Project partner, is one of the nation’s leading and fastest growing free service-learning programs and encourages FCCLA chapters to “Feed the Need” in their community. Your chapter can complete the free 6- or 10-week lessons and enter the Lead2Feed Challenge for a chance to win up to $20,000 to give to the charity of your choice and also receive $10,000 in technology grants! Sign up now at Lead2Feed.org and submit your challenge entry by April 6, 2018.

To find out more about FCCLA’s National Programs, visit www.fcclainc.org/programs.

2017 National Program Award Winners CAREER CONNECTION: • Lake Stevens H.S.—High School Winner • Wessington Springs Jr. H.S.—Middle School Winner • Spring Lake Park H.S.—Runner Up

FAMILIES FIRST: • Goodhue Jr./Sr. H.S.—High School Winner • Montgomery County M.S.—Middle School Winner • Bourbon County H.S.—Runner Up

LEADERSHIP SERVICE IN ACTION: • Kittitas Jr./Sr. H.S.—High School Winner • Montgomery County M.S.—Middle School Winner • Kingston H.S.—Runner Up

FACTS: • Powhatan H.S.—High School Winner • Peter Muhlenberg M.S.—Middle School Winner • Howells-Dodge Consolidated H.S.— Runner Up

FINANCIAL FITNESS: • Page County H.S.—High School Winner • Warner Robins M.S.—Middle School Winner • Lehi H.S.—Runner Up

STOP THE VIOLENCE: • Caney H.S.—High School Winner • Southeast M.S.—Middle School Winner • Broken Arrow H.S.—Runner Up

Roadway Safety Assessment (RSA) Award: Sponsored by Joe and Patricia Toole • Union H.S.

STUDENT BODY: • Puyallup H.S.—High School Winner • Louisa County M.S.—Middle School Winner • Brookings Senior H.S.—Runner Up

POWER OF ONE: • Recipients can be viewed on the FCCLA website.

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FCCLA has over 50 Competitive Events that allow you to get inspired and showcase your Family and Consumer Sciences knowledge, career preparation, and leadership skills! Events take place in a variety of situations – online, National Cluster Meetings, district and state meetings, and, of course, the National Leadership Conference!

Skill Demonstration Events – These events provide opportunities for members to demonstrate college- and career-ready skills, and take place at National Cluster Meetings. Events for fall 2017 include: • • • • • • • •

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Culinary Chicken Fabrication Culinary Knife Skills Fashion Sketch FCCLA Creed Speaking & Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Speak Out for FCCLA Technology in Teaching Online Challenge Testing (Consumer and Culinary Math; Early Childhood; FCCLA Knowledge; Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation; Nutrition; and Science in FACS)

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STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events – These events recognize members for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. The events are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Advocacy Applied Math for Culinary Management Career Investigation Chapter in Review (Display and Portfolio) Chapter Service Project (Display and Portfolio) Culinary Arts Digital Stories for Change Early Childhood Education Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador Fashion Construction Fashion Design FCCLA Chapter Website Focus on Children Food Innovations Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Illustrated Talk Interpersonal Communications Job Interview Leadership Interior Design Life Event Planning National Programs in Action Nutrition and Wellness Parliamentary Procedure Promote and Publicize FCCLA! Recycle and Redesign Say Yes to FCS Education Sports Nutrition Teach and Train

FCCLA/Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Challenge – Personal Finance – This online competition is a free event that encourages members to test their skills in personal finance. Two online competition rounds (fall and winter) determine the top teams to compete for the national championship.

FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl – A three-level, team competition that challenges students’ knowledge of all aspects of Family and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA. Content areas for competition include: 1. Personal Finance 2. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities 3. Technology 4. Health & Safety 5. Environment 6. FCCLA Knowledge

Information on all of these Competitive Events opportunities is available through your FCCLA chapter adviser and online at www.fcclainc.org/ competitiveevents. Visit with your chapter adviser to determine which event will !nspire you this year!

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FCCLA’s Advocacy 101 What is an advocate? An advocate is a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. As members of FCCLA, our cause is to help today’s teens prepare for tomorrow’s workforce, and to make a difference in our families, careers, and communities through Family and Consumer Sciences education. YOU are an advocate!

How do I advocate? Letters: Writing a letter is a very personal way to voice your opinions, and it demonstrates your dedication to a position. Letters written to members of Congress should be sent only to those from your state. Send via email, and do not send form letters. Be clear in your ask, and give examples of how what you’re asking impacts your state. Write briefly on a maximum of 1-2 subjects. Always say thank you. Social Media: Social media can be a great method to get the attention of your elected representative or their staff. Telephone: Calls made all at once to individual offices can catch the attention of policymakers and their senior staff. Face to Face Contact: These meetings provide instant feedback and can provide a personal connection.

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Get Involved Who do I talk to about an issue I’m advocating for? First, decide if the issue you are advocating for impacts you on a local, county, state, or national level. Depending on the issue, there are multiple channels for communicating your message. Here are a few examples: Schools: school administrators, school board, and/or PTA Locally Elected Officials: town council, mayor, etc. If it’s a county-wide issue, you could reach out to county officials. State Officials: If it impacts your state, you’ll want to reach out to your state-level elected officials and/or agencies. For example, to advocate for changes to roadway infrastructure near schools, you may need to work with your state’s transportation agency. To promote teen financial literacy, you might work with your state’s treasury office.

Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t know something. You don’t have to be an expert on an issue to advocate for it! But always follow up with the answer.

Where can I get advocacy training?

Save the dates of November 8-10, 2017, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

CAPITOL

Every year, FCCLA brings student leaders and advisers to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to participate in FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership meeting. During Capitol Leadership, students receive training focusing on networking, professionalism, strategic planning, and advocacy around key teen-centered current issues. Students advocate for Family and Consumer Sciences education by showing policymakers how their support for education impacts teens in preparing to be college- and career-ready. This is a terrific opportunity to promote what your FCCLA chapters have been doing in your representative’s home state!

LEADERSHIP

For state or national issues, you should communicate with your state’s representatives. Coalition Building: Are there partners you can work with to strengthen or multiply your message? Forming a coalition of groups who have similar goals can be very effective. For example, FCCLA collaborates with other career and technical student organizations to advocate for funding for career and technical education. Relationship Building: The best way to promote your message is to be courteous and to build relationships. Here are some brief tips to help you build a relationship with a policymaker and/or their staff: • Educate staffers. They may not know about this issue! Give them concise, clear information to make it easy for them to share your message with their boss. • Follow up, but always be courteous. • Know your opponents. Who is on the other side of this issue? Why? What are your counterpoints? • All politics are local. Remind the person how it impacts their state, town, etc. • Always say thank you.

What are some other advocacy tips? • • • • • • • •

Be informed. Be prepared. Be calm. Give examples. Always have an ask. Find common ground. Be friendly and open. Check in post-visit.

FCCLA’s Advocacy Training and interactive sessions will leave you well prepared for your in-person meetings on the Hill. Learn more by visiting www.fcclainc.org/CapitolLeadership.

What are some things I can advocate for?

As an FCCLA member, you are encouraged to stand up and speak out for what is meaningful to you. FCCLA’s eight national programs provide several opportunities for you to use your voice and make a difference. Here are some examples: • Family and Consumer Sciences Education • Teen traffic safety • Families • Financial literacy • Teen health • Community needs These are just a few examples of the types of causes you can advocate for. Meet with your chapter and talk about your interests and passions. You can work together and advocate for change in your community!

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#BeTheFirst Tobacco-Free Generation

Opportunities & Awards

Take action to #BeTheFirst tobacco-free generation with FCCLA and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids! This fall, FCCLA is encouraging chapters across the nation to get involved in efforts that support our partnership with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) as we work together to Take Down Tobacco and #BetheFirst tobacco-free generation! The trainings and resources offered by CTFK help youth understand the dangers of tobacco use and how their voices can help create the first tobaccofree generation. Why get involved? In the US, tobacco use kills more than 480,000 people every year – more than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, and suicides combined. As part of FCCLA’s Student Body national program, we are partnering with CTFK to help reduce tobacco’s deadly toll. CTFK advocates for public policies proven to prevent kids from smoking, to help smokers quit, and to protect everyone from secondhand smoke. YOU can play an important role in the fight against tobacco and its harmful effects. Ready to take action? You can sign up individually to complete the Taking Down Tobacco 101 training online at takingdowntobacco.org OR talk with your adviser about completing Taking Down Tobacco 101 as a group. If you are one of the first 100 chapters to report details about your training back to FCCLA, you will be entered for a chance to win $100! You don’t want to stop there! FCCLA chapters that host a training for at least 75 youth can enter to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes.

Contest dates:

August 7, 2017 - December 15, 2017

Take Action To #BeTheFirst Tobacco-Free Generation FCCLA is partnering with Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) to take down tobacco! Learn about the dangers of tobacco use and how YOUR voices can help you #BetheFirst tobacco-free generation!

FCCLA Membership-Wide Contest | August 7 - December 15, 2017 Complete the Taking Down Tobacco 101 Training!

Individual students sign-up online at www.takingdowntobacco.org OR talk to your adviser about completing Taking Down Tobacco 101 as a group!

This is a great Student Body program activity and topic for an Advocacy STAR Event! Students can now check out other online courses offered at www.takingdowntobacco.org, including Train the Trainer!

Be a champion at your school – here are some ideas to get started: • Choose a few members to become trainers and lead the efforts for your chapter. • Partner with your school’s health classes to deliver the trainings. • Host trainings in classrooms, community centers, your school auditorium, or gym. Go to fcclainc.org/programs/student-body.php to learn more and get started today!

Be one of the first 100 chapters to report details about your training back to FCCLA for a chance to win $100!

Chapters that host a training for at least 75 youth can enter to win one of three $1,000 CASH PRIZES!

Poster included in 2017-2018 Membership Kit and available for download in the FCCLA adviser portal.

Don’t miss your chance to take action with #BeTheFirst Tobacco-Free Generation. For more information, visit

www.fcclainc.org/BeTheFirst.

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Opportunities & Awards

Go For the Red Go For the Red is an FCCLA membership campaign that provides incentives for members and chapters working to increase membership. Go For the Red empowers students to recruit, retain, and recognize members. Awards are presented to individuals and chapters showcasing excellent recruitment skills.

Individual Award Winners Individual members have the opportunity to be recognized for recruiting three or more new members to FCCLA. Qualified applicants receive a special edition Go For the Red t-shirt for recruitment efforts! Deadline: April 1, 2018

Chapter Award Winners Chapters will be awarded Bronze, Silver, or Gold status for increasing membership by 10, 15, or 20 total members. Chapters who qualify will receive a Go For the Red banner to showcase the chapter member increase! Deadline: April 1, 2018 Visit www.fcclainc.org/GoFortheRed for more information!

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Unite in Red Campaign

Opportunities & Awards

In order to help our youth members unite in red at the 2018 National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA, national FCCLA created the Unite in Red Fund Campaign. Over the last two years, we have received donations from FCCLA staff, current and former NEC members, Board of Directors members, chapter advisers, state advisers, partners, Alumni and Associates members, and many other individual donors who support FCCLA’s mission. All of the donations received for the Unite in Red Fund allow FCCLA to provide jackets to members across the nation. Donations for the Unite in Red Fund can be made completely online by visiting www.fcclainc.org/UniteinRed. Receiving a red jacket helps members feel empowered to create positive change in their schools and communities. The red jackets also help to create a consistent appearance, symbolizing the empowerment of a united FCCLA and demonstrating youth leadership.

Encourage your family and community members to make a donation to FCCLA’s Unite in Red Campaign this year at www.fcclainc.org/UniteinRed!

#UniteinRed

LIGHTS, CAMERA

SAVE! VIDEO CONTEST

“I would feel honored to wear the FCCLA jacket and would strive to empower others to unite in red. I would proudly use the FCCLA jacket to empower others to join this wonderful organization. I know just from wearing other FCCLA apparel and/or my chapter t-shirt that people ask what the letters stand for and what we actually do. I am eager to share information about FCCLA!”

WIN UP TO $5,000! LightsCameraSave.com

- Samuel Howard, Wartburg Central FCCLA

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Opportunities & Awards

Help Us Get the Message Out About Seat Belt Safety! Attention all members: FCCLA brings you the third Safe Rides — Save Lives PSA contest! The contest is once again sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and provides opportunity for FCCLA members to get involved in a competitive project that raises awareness on the importance of seat belt use.

Want to get involved for your chance to be one of this year’s top three winners? - Work as a chapter or individual to create a 25 second video PSA. - Make sure it is on the topic of seat belt safety and highlights the importance of drivers AND passengers buckling their seat belts BEFORE putting the vehicle in drive (even if that means passengers remind the driver)! - Upload your PSA entry to YouTube and submit the link to National FCCLA through the online submission form. Have fun & don’t forget to review all official contest rules! To find the official rules, submission form, and additional details, visit: www.fcclainc.org/saferides

Video submissions are due on or before Friday, December 1, 2017, at 11:59 pm ET. Cash prizes will be awarded directly to the individual or group: 1st Place: $3,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $500

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New State-Level Recognition for Student Traffic Safety Projects During the 2017-2018 school year, students can win a new state-level FACTS award! Thanks to FCCLA’s partnership with Ford Driving Skills for Life (Ford DSFL) and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), FCCLA members can connect directly with GHSA representatives in their state through participation in FCCLA’s Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS) national program. FACTS engages youth on personal, vehicle, and road safety. Did you know you have the power to help improve safety at your school, among your classmates, and in your community? By participating in a FACTS project, you have the chance to educate your peers about ways to improve safety for people, vehicles, and roads.

Opportunities & Awards

Earn Ca$h for Your FACTS Project as Your State’s Winning Project

NEW

state-level Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS) program award opportunities are available for your chapter! FCCLA is excited to partner with Ford Driving Skills for Life and Governors Highway Safety Association to award the top FACTS project in each state a $500 cash award!

HOW IT WORKS 3/1 MARCH 1, 2018

STATE WINNER

$500 CA$H

FCCLA chapters submit FACTS program award applications online by March 1, 2018

GHSA state representatives assist in selecting a winner for each state

Each state’s winner will receive a $500 cash award and be considered for the national award

NATIONAL WINNER The national FACTS program award winners will receive cash awards and special recognition at National Leadership Conference, online, and in Teen Times magazine.

Use the resources found in FCCLA’s FACTS program guide and Ford DSFL’s online program, The Academy, at www.drivingskillsforlife.com/academy. For more information about the state-level awards and FACTS, visit www.fcclainc.org/FACTS.

Learning the realities of traffic safety builds an understanding of what it means to drive safely – today and in the future. Teen driver-related traffic fatalities have increased – up an alarming 10% in 2015. It’s critical that we give young drivers the skills they need to stay safe on the road. FCCLA’s FACTS program offers a unique opportunity to do just that. FCCLA has historically awarded three FACTS program winners nationally, but this year a platform has been created to recognize students on the state level as well. Through a generous donation from Ford DSFL, state GHSA representatives will award $500 to the first-place winner selected from the FCCLA FACTS program applications in their state. So how do you apply? Start this fall by working with your chapter on a FACTS project. Details on FACTS, as well as award application information, are available at www.fcclainc.org/FACTS.

Poster included in 2017-2018 Membership Kit and available for download in the FCCLA adviser portal. Ford DSFL offers “The Academy”, a free online collection of interactive videos, tips, and quizzes from Ford DSFL that students can use to develop their FACTS projects. Additional resources are available to students who make the connection to their state’s GHSA representative.

Applications are due March 1, 2018.

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Just for Fun

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Spot the Changes

Pictured are some of the Media Team members from 2017 NLC. Can you find eight differences we’ve made between the images below?

“Some of my most rewarding work to date.” — Chef Leigh Jackson, FCCLA Adviser, Georgia

See how leadership and service intersect for measurable results. Gain exposure to business and industries through Lead2Feed lessons and a community service project in your local or state area. Complete the FREE 6- or 10-lesson package in your classroom or chapter and enter the Lead2Feed Challenge for a chance to win money for your charity + technology products for your school! The Lead2Feed lessons provide a clear framework for: Understanding your skills

“These lessons open up the quiet students.” — Allison Silverman, FACS Teacher, New York

“This program shows students how to find the need and make a real difference wherever they are. Lessons for life!” — Shaun Rose, FCCLA Adviser, Arizona

Forming a team and valuing others Identifying a need in your area and designing a project around that need Sharing your story through the Lead2Feed Challenge and STAR Events so others may learn from your leadership and service

LEARN MORE & GET STARTED TODAY!

Lead2Feed.org

We’re happy to connect you with an FCCLA chapter that has successfully completed Lead2Feed lessons and submitted a Challenge project entry. Contact lead2feed@gmail.com and ask for an FCCLA Connection.

National Outreach Program: