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Theme & Program
What do line dancing, FCCLA, and countless genres of music have in common?
They will all be found at the 2013 National
Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Put on your cowboy hats and grab
your guitars. The 2012-2013 National Executive Council invites you to Discover Your
Voice along with FCCLA’s finest at the 2013
National Leadership Conference July 7-11.
This chart-topping experience will empower
members to take initiative and be the
change. With competitive events, dynamic
speakers, and astonishing sessions, YOU
have the opportunity to stand out and become who YOU want to be! While you’re developing your leadership skills, be sure to
take in Nashville’s attractions. Prepare yourself, because this summer you will Discover
Your Voice!
July 2013
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National Outreach Project
Each chapter that raised funds for Share Our Strength
will receive these fun incentives!
 If your Chapter raised $500 –
Share Our Strength Wristband
 If your Chapter raised $1,000 –
Share Our Strength Pin
 If your Chapter raised $2,000 –
Share Our Strength Sunglasses
 If your Chapter raised $4,000 –
Share Our Strength T-Shirt
If Your Chapter Raised the Most Money:
Your chapter will be recognized on stage at the National
Leadership Conference as well as receive the Share Our
Strength trophy. Each year, the winning chapter’s name
will be engraved as permanent recognition for their
amazing accomplishment! Additionally, the students in
the top chapter will also receive additional Share Our
Strength incentives.
If Your State Raised the Most Money:
Your state will receive a $1,000 check to use toward any
FCCLA expenses. Your state adviser and state president will be recognized and presented with a plaque on
stage at the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN.
Registration at National Conference
You have registered on line for the National Leadership Conference through the national web site.
Conference registration is computerized — name badges, tickets for sessions, meal functions and other
activities will be generated by computer. These badges serve as admission to all meetings and sessions. Each adviser is responsible for picking up their chapter’s registration packet. Bring your receipt
and a copy of your Registration Summary form to receive the packets. There is a $5 charge to replace
a lost nametag or program. Security at the conference will not allow meeting delegates to enter the
center without their name badge.
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Hotel Guidelines
Items to Remember
HOUSING
Delegates should check
Housing for delegates will fees for hotel services, i.e.
be at the Gaylord Opryphone, movies, internet conland Hotel, 2802 Opryland
nections, before using them.
Drive Nashville, TN 37214.
Room service will be paid
Phone number 615-889-1000
for on a cash basis only.
Rooms may not be avail- There is a midnight hotel
able before 3 pm on the
curfew. All delegates are
day of check in. You will
expected to be in their
need to pick up hotel keys rooms and quiet by midfrom Syd Sansom or
night!
Melissa Thomas with
National Travel Systems.
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Extra clothes hangers
Extension cord/power
strips (there usually
aren’t enough plugs for
everyone’s hair dryers,
etc.)
Official Dress or mandatory dress code apparel
BACKPACKS
MONEY TIPS
You should bring
enough spending
money to cover
meals, souvenirs &
snacks while attending national conference. If you preregistered for a tour,
it may include a meal.
See tour details for
specifics.
LUGGAGE: Please tag bags with your name
and home address using the FCCLA luggage tags.
Identification, including flight and hotel information, should also be INSIDE your luggage.
Place Oklahoma and National Travel Systems
luggage tags on your bags so they may be easily
identified as part of your group's luggage.
Weight restrictions will be listed on the airline
website.
All delegates who
purchased the Oklahoma convention
package by the April
deadline will receive
a backpack. The
backpack will have
the Oklahoma nametag, state t-shirt,
polo, nametags and
luggage tags inside.
Advisers that did not
pick up their backpacks at Rookie
Camp may do so in
Mrs. Morris’ room Saturday night July 6,
from 10—11 PM.
FCCLA TOURS: Tour Tickets must be picked up no later than one (1) hour prior to departure at the
FCCLA Tour Desk located at the Delta A Registration Desk, Gaylord Opryland hotel.
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MANDATORY DRESS POLICY
Students’ dress should contribute to the professional image of FCCLA. Advisers are responsible for enforcing the dress policy. Delegates, advisers, chaperones, and guests not adhering to the dress policy will not
be admitted into any general sessions, workshops or the STAR Events recognition sessions. Casual attire is allowed at the Tuesday Special Event. Suggested attire for the FCCLA Gala is semi-formal. Students
attending the Gala may come to the closing general session in their semi-formal attire.
The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and STRONGLY encouraged. Shoes should be worn at all
times. Mandatory attire for general sessions, workshops and the STAR Events recognition sessions includes:
Males:
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Red, black or white polo or oxford
Black or Khaki dress slacks or pants
Dress shoes
Females:
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Red, black or white polo or oxford
Black or khaki skirts– no shorter than 2 inches
above the knee
Black or khaki dress slacks/pants/capris (no
shorts)
Dress shoes or sandals
Inappropriate attire for ALL attendees:
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Skin-tight or revealing clothing
Midriff-baring clothing
Extremely short skirts (shorter than 2 inches
above the knee)
Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene or promotes illegal substances
Athletic clothing
Swimwear
Rubber, beach type flip flops
Night wear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room
Advisers/Chaperones/Guests
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Business Casual
FCCLA GALA—A Southern Summer Night in
Music City
Tonight’s exciting FCCLA Gala Showcases the broad spectrum of
“Nashville Sound” on a southern summer night in Music City as we
celebrate the MANY different beats. Yes, Music City’s worldwide
reputation resounds that Country is King, but Nashville is also
home to many other musical genres. From contemporary rock and
modern pop, to blues and bluegrass, we’ll enjoy no shortage of diverse sounds tonight. Our guests will enjoy the dance club beat in
the FLIP-SIDE CLUB, a cutting-edge contrast with live performances in KICKIN’ IT COUNTRY, and for a more laid back and
intimate atmosphere, they can visit the unique SONGWRITERS’
CAFÉ.
Gala ticket includes: All you can eat buffet dinner and beverages.
STATE MEETINGS
The Oklahoma delegation will
meet twice during the week at the
Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The
first state meeting will be held
Sunday July 7, 8:15—9:15 p.m.,
in Washington B. The second is
Monday July 8, 9:15-10:15 p.m.
in Governor’s B. Special instructions for the entire week will be
discussed.
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VOTING DELEGATES
Voting delegates are to participate in the
At the printing of this document, Oklahoma has not
received verification that we have 8 voting delegates. following meetings:
The following members will represent Oklahoma as a
voting delegate or alternate:
Sunday, July 7
 Madison Auld—Konawa
8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m.
Orientation
 Alex Dotson— Spiro
 Jolee Gonzales—Stilwell
8:15 p.m.—9:15 p.m.
State Meeting
 Austin Stottlemyre—Kingston
 Allison Lollis—Blanchard
 Abigail Wendt—Haworth
Monday, July 8
 Kylie Wilson—Timberlake
 Morgan Wright—Newcastle
7:30 a.m.—8:00 a.m.
Voting Delegates
Packet Pickup
If those listed as voting delegates are not willing to
commit the time and effort to serve, notify
Denise Morris immediately.
Delegates must wear voting delegate ribbons in order
to vote.
Voting delegate instructions relating to national officer elections and procedures for voting will be included in the packets at registration.
VOTING DELEGATES MUST ATTEND ALL
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THEM. After
receiving the convention program, please place all
meeting times on your calendar!
8:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
NOC Networking
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
NOC Speeches
Group A
1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
NOC Speeches
Group B
9:15 p.m.—10:15 p.m.
State Meeting
10:30 p.m.—11:30 p.m.
NEC Voting
Tuesday, July 9
12:45 p.m.— 3:00 p.m. Business & Recognition
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National Team Assignments
State President: Madison Rae Lockhart
Prior to Monday’s Opening General Session, a
reception will be held for all state presidents, as
well as rehearsal for General Session activities.
National Network Team Members:
Stetson Clawson
Nicole Crow
Rylee Kelly
Heather Hickman
Abigail Peters
Mikayla Cervantes
Emilee Costner
The Alumni and Associates Reception is on Monday July 8, prior to the Opening General Session
from 2:45 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. in Governor’s A, E
Opryland Hotel. This reception is to honor graduating seniors and national Alumni & Associates
members. This special event, by invitation only,
will offer networking opportunities and a chance
to learn about the benefits of participating in
Alumni & Associates. Invitations will be included in chapter registration packets.
National Officer Candidates:
Abby Alred
Cameron Robison
National Officer Candidate Advisers
Fran Stellman
Brenda Chapman
MANNERS/ULTIMATE IMAGE AWARD
Adviser responsible for State Executive The FCCLA Ultimate Image Award will be based
on the Media Action Team vote. As they take
Council: Amanda Cox
pictures and video throughout the week, they will
keep their eyes open for the state whose members
exemplify the FCCLA image and display a proSTATE PHOTO SESSION:
fessional appearance throughout the conference.
We hope you will review proper table, hotel, tipLifetouch is the official photographer of the 2013 ping, and public manners. Your chapter and state
National Leadership Conference. All delegates
association will be evaluated by your actions!
should wear the black polo shirt and khaki slacks
for the photo session. The state photograph will
be taken on Sunday, July 8, at 9:40 pm. Location
of the photographs can be found in the convention
program.
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ALUMNI & ASSOCIATES RECEPTION
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION—continued
STATE FLAG
State groups will display their state’s official flag at general sessions. Flags should be
lowered and placed out of view when the general sessions begin. No other flags or banners are allowed. The
State Executive Council will be responsible for displaying the Oklahoma flag at general sessions.
MEDICAL FACILITY
The nearest medical facility in the Nashville area is:
Nashville General Hospital
1818 Albion St.
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 341-4659
HTTP://www.nashvillegeneral.org
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Competitive Events will be held on Sunday, July 7 - Thursday, July 11. Competitions will take place at the
Opryland hotel. All participants received a confirmation postcard from the National office. The postcard included information about STAR Events and directed participants to the national FCCLA web site.
www.fcclainc.org for more specific event information. Chapter advisers are responsible for picking up all
STAR Events registration materials and distributing items to their STAR Event participants. Failure to
do so will result in a 3 point deduction. Mrs. Morris will not be available to pick up left over packets!
STAR EVENT PARTICIPANTS
All STAR Event participants must attend the following sessions. Since events are in various places, it is
important for participants and evaluators to locate the
rooms in advance.
All Oklahoma delegates and advisers are expected to
attend the recognition session to support our
participants.
EVALUATORS AND ROOM CONSULTANTS
Sunday, July 7
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
STAR Events Participant Orientation - location listed
in conference program.
A number of delegates volunteered to serve as evaluators or room consultants for STAR Events. National
headquarters has contacted those selected to serve.
Sunday, July 7—Thursday, July 11
8:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
Event participation is according to scheduled time for
each STAR Event.
All student and adult evaluators should attend the
regular orientation session for their specified event on
Sunday, July 7 from 4:00—5:00 p.m. Attendance is
mandatory.
Thursday, July 11
12:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
STAR Event Recognition Session for Southern
Region: participants will need to be seated by
12:30 p.m.
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STAR EVENT PARTICIPANTS:
EVENT
DIVISION
PARTICIPANT
CHAPTER
Advocacy
Jr.
Bailey Bagg
Drummond FCCLA
Advocacy
Sr.
Brittany Canales
Necole Rose
Guthrie FCCLA
Applied Technology
Jr.
Samantha Carry
Ally McClary
Keota FCCLA
Applied Technology
Sr.
Jacob Allred
Emily Lathrop
Bridge Creek FCCLA
Applied Technology
Occ.
Kaitlynn Skinner
Jordan Wisby
Tulsa Tech
Career Investigation
Jr.
Charlea Leonard
Allen FCCLA
Career Investigation
Jr.
Jaci Chavey
Drummond FCCLA
Career Investigation
Sr.
Kylie Geurkink
Drummond FCCLA
Career Investigation
Sr.
Jordan Awtry
Rattan FCCLA
Chapter Service Project Manual
Jr.
Alexis Peeper
Drummond FCCLA
Chapter Service Project Manual
Jr.
Hannah Heck
Taryn Wofford
Allen FCCLA
Chapter Service Project Manual
Sr.
Kynndy Casey
Destiny Dearman
Megan Fielder
Okay FCCLA
Chapter Service Project Manual
Sr.
Elizabeth Shafer
Lauren Toney
Hope Watkins
Guthrie FCCLA
Chapter Showcase Display
Sr.
Rusty Cockrell
Sarah Moore
Elizabeth Porter
Broken Bow FCCLA
Chapter Showcase Display
Jr.
Payton Jackson
Tristen Roach
Warner FCCLA
Culinary Arts
Occ.
Justin Woodall
Gavin Payton
Mario Rojas
Tulsa Tech FCCLA
Culinary Arts
Postsecondary
William Dixon
Shelia Jackson
Andre Wood
Metro Tech—Bryant
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STAR EVENTS PARTICIPANTS: Continued
EVENT
DIVISION
PARTICIPANT
CHAPTER
Early Childhood
Occ.
Dyonna Johnson
Francis Tuttle
Early Childhood
Postsecondary
Audra Burdine
Kiamichi Tech
Entrepreneurship
Jr.
Trae Dansby
Valliant FCCLA
Entrepreneurship
Sr.
Angela Heard
Clinton FCCLA
Environmental Ambassador
Jr.
Jaclyn McCormick
Frontier FCCLA
Environmental Ambassador
Occ.
Brooklyn Linnell
Bao Nhia Xiong
Tulsa Tech FCCLA
Early Care
Fashion Construction
Sr.
Aryn Hill
Latta FCCLA
Fashion Construction
Sr.
Tara Fredrick
Ponca City FCCLA
Fashion Design
Sr.
Lauren Huntley
Latta FCCLA
Focus on Children
Jr.
Kendra Blair
Keota FCCLA
Focus on Children
Jr.
Madison Kuntz
Payton Smith
Sterling FCCLA
Focus on Children
Occ.
Alexis Lamb
Courtnie Perryman
Tulsa Tech FCCLA
Focus on Children
Sr.
Kristen Hopkins
Bixby FCCLA
Focus on Children
Sr.
Tessa Black
Amery Dickerson
Allen FCCLA
Food Innovations
Jr.
Timber Barton
Libby Vanhook
Keota FCCLA
Food Innovations
Jr.
Shiloh Williams
Cottonwood FCCLA
Food Innovations
Sr.
Brittney Monroe
Latta FCCLA
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
Sr.
Ashlyn Morrison
Addison Oltmans
Latta FCCLA
Illustrated Talk
Jr.
Tiffany Johnson
Taylor Johnson
Grace Laden
Allen FCCLA
Illustrated Talk
Occ.
Emily Dickson
Meaghan Johnson
Tulsa Tech FCCLA
Early Care
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STAR EVENT PARTICIPANTS: Continued
EVENT
DIVISION
PARTICIPANT
CHAPTER
Illustrated Talk
Sr.
Shelby Merriman
Jessie Spencer
Allen FCCLA
Interior Design
Sr.
Alyssa Holcomb
Rebecca Thompson
Owasso FCCLA
Interpersonal Communications
Jr.
Jaime Allred
Allen FCCLA
Interpersonal Communications
Occ.
Chelsea Barton
Meghan Dewbery
Kiamichi Tech
Early Care
Interpersonal Communications
Sr.
Stacey Bailey
Levi Sanders
Kylee Severin
Timberlake FCCLA
Job Interview
Occ.
Caitlin Hamilton
Mid-Del Tech
Early Care
Job Interview
Sr.
Jareatha Abdul-Raheem
Carl Albert FCCLA
Job Interview
Sr.
Drake Young
Timberlake FCCLA
Leadership
Occ.
Abby Packwood
Broken Bow
Leadership
Sr.
Andrew Miller
Waynoka FCCLA
Life Event Planning
Jr.
Alycia Evans
Kennedy Prentice
Allen FCCLA
Life Event Planning
Occ.
Maya Bausley
Tera Cook
Lajahnee Mahoney
Tulsa Tech
Early Care
Life Event Planning
Sr.
Matthew Coughran
Bristen Graves
Alyssa Moore
Okay FCCLA
Nutrition and Wellness
Jr.
Kate Draper
Ada Jr. FCCLA
Nutrition and Wellness
Sr.
Kaylee Tyson
Waynoka FCCLA
Parliamentary Procedure
Jr.
Bayli Baker
Billy Coughran
Dylan Craft
Cody Fielder
Coleman Harris
Karleigh McMahan
Okay FCCLA
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STAR EVENTS PARTICIPANTS: Continued
EVENT
DIVISION
PARTICIPANT
CHAPTER
Parliamentary Procedure
Sr.
Parrish Been
Katie Grimmett
Mackenzie Howk
Keegan Lytch
Tiffany Tiger
Chance Upshaw
Dewar FCCLA
Promote and Publicize FCCLA
Jr.
Carmen Chelf
Jayda Reed
Cottonwood FCCLA
Promote and Publicize FCCLA
Sr.
Emilee Costner
Allen FCCLA
Recycle and Redesign
Jr.
Tiffany Mollohan
Etta Dale Jr. FCCLA
Recycle and Redesign
Jr.
Autumn Lee
Warner FCCLA
Recycle and Redesign
Sr.
Sarah Datin
Guthrie FCCLA
Recycle and Redesign
Sr.
Michelle Horse
Ft. Cobb-Broxton
Teach and Train
Jr.
Brooke Holcomb
Allen FCCLA
Teach and Train
Jr.
Gabi Cutruzzula
Drummond FCCLA
Teach and Train
Sr.
Kaitlyn Lemley
Drummond FCCLA
Teach and Train
Sr.
McKenzi Boehme
Caney FCCLA
Digital Stories for Change
Sr.
Megan Bishop
Abby Blevins
Victoria Slawson
Guthrie FCCLA
No Kid Hungry National Outreach Project
Jr.
Faith Adams
Cottonwood FCCLA
No Kid Hungry National Outreach Project
Sr.
Jami Rosser
Latta FCCLA
Virtual Poster
Sr.
Catherine Johnson
Latta FCCLA
ON LINE EVENT PARTICIPANT:
SPOTLIGHT ON PROJECTS PARTICIPANTS:
Spot Light on Projects
Stillwater FCCLA
Guthrie FCCLA
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KNOWLEDGE BOWL TEAMS:
CHAPTERS: Adair
Keota
Timberlake
Best of luck to all of our participants!
Gaylord Opryland Hotel SHIPPING INFORMATION
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Will hold for a week prior to arrival at the hotel
1 to 10 lbs. is $10, 20 lbs. or less is $15, 30 lbs. is $20.
Label with correct address and ATTENTION to the person
picking up the package
Hotel will notify you upon check in where you can pick up
the package. Once the package arrives, it can take up to 3
hours to process. You will be notified in your room after
the package is processed. To get a faster ability to find
your package, use the tracking number for your package.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE
OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY, CAREER
AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA FOR
ANY OF THE STATE COSTS.
OKLAHOMA FCCLA TWITTER
Follow Oklahoma FCCLA at their Twitter account, OKFCCLA. We will
use it during the National Leadership Conference to send updates and
changes that may occur.
FCCLA APP
Download the FCCLA Mobile App for the 2013 National Leadership Conference. You will have access
to schedules, social networking, speaker information, attendee photos and push notifications for the
most up-to-date conference information. The app is available for apple and android phones.
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