Colorado FCCLA

Colorado
Year End Report
Table of Contents
What is FCCLA?
Life Thru the Lens
Affiliation Overview
Membership History
Affiliation Type Breakdown
District Breakdown
Chapter Breakdown
Demographic Breakdown
Adviser Years of Service Breakdown
Programs Overview
Executive Council Meetings
CTSO Officer Training
National Leadership Conference
Capitol Leadership
Fall Leadership Conference
Ultimate Membership Day
Script Writing
CACTE Day at the Capitol
State Leadership Conference
State Officers Report
Financial Report
Acknowledgements
Colorado Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
9101 East Lowry Boulevard
Denver, CO 80230-6011
Phone: 720-858-2330
Fax: 720-858-3131
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fccla.cccs.edu
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Information
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA) is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private schools through grade 12.
FCCLA is the ultimate leadership experience.
Building Skills for Life
Program Emphasis
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a
dynamic and effective national 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. Chapter projects
focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer
FCCLA ―
pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence and
career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the
opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop
skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision
making and interpersonal communication—necessary in the
home and workplace.
Mission
To promote personal growth and leadership development
through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing
on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through ―
Is the only in-school student organization with the family
as its central focus
Is a Career and Technical Student Organization that
functions as an integral part of the family and consumer
sciences education curriculum and operates within the
school system
Provides opportunities for active student participation at
local, state, and national levels
Membership
FCCLA has a national membership of approximately 200,000
young men and women in 6,500 local chapters. There are 50
state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands. Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA
has involved more than ten million youth. Former members
are eligible to participate through Alumni & Associates.
Character development
Governance
Creative and critical thinking
Ten national officers (students) are elected by the voting
delegates at the annual National Leadership Conference and
together make up the National Executive Council.
Interpersonal communication
Practical knowledge
The National Board of Directors is composed of adult representatives from education and business, and four youth
representatives.
Career preparation.
Purposes
1. To provide opportunities for personal development and
preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of
society.
3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in
the home and community.
State associations and local chapters elect their own youth
officers. State programs come under the direction of family
and consumer sciences education staff. Chapter advisers are
family and consumer sciences teachers.
Financial and Cooperative Support
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and
adults.
FCCLA is supported primarily by student membership dues.
Additional funds are raised from individuals, corporations and
foundations. FCCLA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of
Education (Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education)
and the American Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences (AAFCS).
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
Colorado Staff
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping
achieve global cooperation and harmony.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in
today’s society.
8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related
occupations.
The State Adviser leads the state organization and is given
direction by the State Executive Council to carry out
programs, communications, membership services and
financial management.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
1910 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191
T: 703-476-4900 F: 703-860-2713 [email protected]
www.fcclainc.org
@NationalFCCLA
/NationalFCCLA
Career and Technical
Student Organizations
Life Thru the Lens
2014-2015 Colorado FCCLA Program of Work Theme and Goals
Capture the Past
Goal: To capture iconic memories in order to celebrate, recognize, and portray FCCLA.
Objectives:
 To encourage districts to celebrate 70 years of our organization.
 To focus member recognition on a chapter level.
 To motivate all members to portray a professional and respectful image at all conferences and
through social media.
Act in the Moment
Goal: To act in order to create positive individual, public, and membership images.
Objectives:
 To spotlight positive self-images through the FCCLA national program and Student Body
participation.
 To zoom in on increasing membership by promoting diverse ideas to capture all demographics
and encouraging FCCLA district pride.
Direct the Future
Goal: To direct the future by helping others and yourself.
Objectives:
 To think beyond your picture in the FCCLA national program, Leadership Service in Action, by
autofocusing on Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry and FCCLA at the Table.
 To achieve the icon of success through participation in the FCCLA national program, Power of
One, and advocacy for family issues.
 To expose the change and direct your future through completing the Colorado FCCLA
Leadership Institute.
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Affiliation Overview
At the close of 2014-2015 membership year, Colorado FCCLA was comprised of 111 chapters with a total of
2,446 members, which was an 8.6% decrease from the previous year. The state organization was recognized
at the 2014 National Leadership Conference for increasing membership. The following membership statistics
obtained from the information provided by chapter advisers through the affiliation system.
Affiliation History
2009—2010
2010—2011
2011—2012
2012—2013
2013—2014
2014—2015*
2,096
2,028
2,436
2,466
2,679
2,446
* Colorado affiliation minimum was reduced from 20 to 15 in 2014-2015.
Affiliation Type Breakdown
6%
Type
Adviser
Comprehensive
Occupational
# Chapter
% Total
145
6%
1,345
55%
956
39%
Adviser
39%
Comprehensive
Occupational
55%
District Breakdown
Colorado FCCLA is made up of 10 districts by geographical region. A map of the districts can be found here.
FCCLA District
#
Chapters
#
%
Members Total
Arkansas Valley
2
42
2%
Mountain Shadows
18
367
16%
Mountain View
19
562
25%
Northeastern Plains
8
247
11%
Northern
27
445
20%
Pine Meadows
13
208
9%
San Juan Basin
3
69
3%
San Luis Valley
2
54
2%
Scenic Country
5
51
2%
Spanish Peaks
14
215
10%
2%
Arkansas Valley
2%
2%
Mountain Shadows
10%
3%
16%
Mountain View
Northeastern Plains
9%
Northern
25%
20%
Pine Meadows
San Juan Basin
11%
San Luis Valley
Scenic Country
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Affiliation Overview
Chapter Information Breakdown
Area
# Chapter
% Total
Rural
13
11%
Small Town
Small Town
35
32%
Suburban
Suburban
61
55%
Urban
Urban
2
2%
2%
11%
Rural
32%
55%
School
# Chapter
% Total
Career Tech Center
7
6%
High School
90
82%
Jr/Sr Combined
7
6%
Middle/Junior
7
6%
6%
6% 6%
Career Tech
Center
High School
Jr/Sr
Combined
82%
Middle/Junior
FCCLA is a curricular method of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education and 90 chapters or
81% are curricular and 21chapters or 19% are extra-curricular.
Grade Level Breakdown
Members of Colorado FCCLA represent grades 6—12.
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Grade
# Members
% Total
6
18
1%
7
40
2%
8
49
2%
9
312
13%
10
481
20%
11
684
27%
12
717
29%
Adviser
145
5%
1% 2% 2%
6
5%
7
13%
8
29%
9
20%
10
11
12
27%
Adviser
Affiliation Overview
Demographic Breakdown
Colorado FCCLA prohibits discrimination from membership on the bases of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status,
familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any
public assistance program, or protected genetic information.
Demographic*
# Members
% Total
African American
70
3%
Asian
62
3%
Caucasian
1,607
66%
Hispanic
473
20%
Native American
26
1%
Other
172
7%
3% 3%
1%
7%
African American
Asian
20%
Caucasian
Hispanic
Native American
66%
Other
*1% of the membership did not report demographics.
20%
Gender
Female
Female
Male
Male
# Members
% Total
1,965
80%
482
20%
80%
Advisers Years of Service Breakdown
Years
# Advisers
% Total
0—5
56
37%
6—10
31
20%
11—15
24
16%
16—20
14
9%
21—25
8
5%
26—30
12
8%
30+
7
5%
8%
5%
0—5
6—10
5%
37%
9%
11—15
16—20
21—25
16%
26—30
20%
30+
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Programming Overview
Executive Council Meetings
The Summer 2014 Meeting was held June 13—14, 2014 at the Embassy Suites
Denver Hotel and the Fall 2014 Meeting was held October 27—28, 2014 at
the Renaissance Denver Hotel. The Colorado FCCLA Executive Council is
comprised of the state officers, district consultants, state team advisers, a
middle school representative, a FACS Teacher Educator, a food events representative, FACS Program Director, and FCCLA State Adviser. The official
minutes for these meetings can be found here on the Colorado FCCLA website.
CTSO State Officer Training
The State Officers attended the Colorado CTSO State Officer Training on June 11—13, 2014 at the Embassy
Suites Denver Hotel, where officers learned valuable leadership skills and how to be a CTSO State Officer.
National Leadership Conference
The following Colorado FCCLA chapters attended the National Leadership Conference July 5– 11, 2014 in
San Antonio, TX: AMES- Littleton, Briggsdale, Centauri, Chaparral, Cheraw, Cherry Creek, Columbine,
Coronado, Douglas County, Elizabeth, Fort Morgan, Grandview, Greeley Central, Highlands Ranch,
Holmes, Holyoke, Legacy, Meeker, Merino, Miami-Yoder, Mountain View, Northglenn, Platte Valley,
Roosevelt, Sanford, Skyline, Standley Lake, Summit, and Wray . These chapters brought home the Bronze
(69), Silver (42) and Gold (67) medals.
 Katrina San Nicolas, 2013-2014 President, received the 2014 Raye Virginia Allen State President
Scholarship
 Colorado FCCLA received a National Increased Membership Award
 Karen Ortner of Holyoke High School received the Master Adviser Award
 Malissa Sloan of Standley Lake High School received the Adviser Mentor Award
 Melanie Darter of Elizabeth High School received the Spirit of Advising Award
 Standley Lake FCCLA’s Fashion Design participant was recognized for receiving a perfect score and
placing 1st place in the nation
 Holyoke High School’s perfect score of 100 earned by their Illustrated Talk Senior team
 Northglenn High School’s perfect score of 100 earned by their Sports Nutrition Junior participant
 Score of 99 earned by the Career Investigation Senior participant from Centauri High School
and National Programs in Action Senior team from Merino High School
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Programming Overview
Capitol Leadership
October 10—15, 2014 Erica Ewald, Coalton Hostetler (2014-2015 Vice President of Finance), and Natasha Breakall (2014-2015 Vice President of Events)
attended the FCCLA Capitol Leadership. The state officers participated in
leadership training provided by the Leadership Training Team; tours of
Washington, D.C. and the White House; and visited with staff from
Congressman Gardner, Congressman Polis, Senator Bennet, and Congressman
Tipton’s D.C. congressional offices.
Fall Leadership Conference
Colorado FCCLA hosted the Fall Leadership Conference at the Sheraton
Downtown Denver Hotel on September 29—30, 2014. The training included
leadership training by Robert Van Dyke, Noah Brooks, and Marquis Johnson;
state officer round tables; and a night out in Denver. Advisers also attended
trainings on Family and Consumer Sciences programming, Adviser to
Adviser training by Samantha Archer, and Junior Achievement.
Ultimate Membership Day
Monday, November 3, 2014 nearly 200 FCCLA students and advisers
attended the Ultimate Membership with the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi
Center. The day included leadership training by the Western Dairy
Association, Slow Food Denver, Seed to Table Alliance, state officer round
tables, and leadership training by Zack and Alex Kirschbaum. After a
courtside experience, students enjoyed a basketball game between the Denver
Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. Advisers also attended trainings on Junior
Achievement, Family and Consumer Sciences programming, Slow Food
USA, and integrating National Programs.
Script Writing
Five state officers, the team advisers, two district consultants, and the state
adviser met on January 19—20, 2015 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes
Park to compose the scripts for the 2015 State Leadership Conference.
CACTE Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 the state officers attended the CACTE Day at
the Capitol. The state officers received the CTE Month Decree, advocated for
FCCLA, and toured the State Capitol and Denver Mint.
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Programming Overview
State Leadership Conference
Over 1,200 students, advisers and guests participated in the 2015 FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The
conference theme was the ―Most Iconic Awards.‖ The 2014-2015 State Officer Team welcomed members to
an awards show by presenting awards to the most iconic movie from each decade from the past 70 years
during the Opening Session, honored the most iconic person from each decade from the past 70 years at the
Banquet, and highlighted the most iconic event from each decade from the past 70 years at the Awards
Session.
The FCCLA State Leadership Conference was held at the Renaissance Denver Hotel April 9 – 11. Members
from across Colorado competed in 39 STAR and State events that showcased their knowledge of Family and
Consumer Sciences. Workshops were well attended and included the following presenters: Be The Change Motivated Media; Service, The Foundation of Success – Colorado AmeriCorps; A Culinary Masterpiece –
Colorado Culinary Academy; Focusing on Healthy Food – Western Dairy Association; What Does Your
Image Say About You – Jennifer Boresen; Success Skills – Junior Achievement; Job Ready Dress – FIDM;
How to Change the World with Random Acts of Kindness – The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation; and
Are You the 100th Monkey – Jamie Utt. FCCLA is proud to work with the following conference sponsors:
Colorado Beef Council, Colorado Culinary Academy, Costco, Denver Tux, JC Penney, King Soopers, Niwot
Florist, Sprouts, and Subway.
Colorado FCCLA would like to thank Alex Kirschbaum, Bailee Gardunio, Caitlain Bricker, Cassandra
Rodriguez, Sahvanna Mease, Zack Kirschbaum, all the event consultants, event evaluators. state officers and
team advisers, chapter advisers and everyone who contributed to making our conference a success!
The following members were elected as State Officers for the 2015-2016 school year:
President— Brooklyn Buhre, Roosevelt High School
1st Vice President —Paige Beckman, Wray High School
2nd Vice President— Benjamin Lapp Briggsdale High School
Secretary - Victoria Connor, Cherry Creek High School
VP of Events— Sydney Mayer, Northglenn High School
VP of Finance—Coalton Hostetler, Miami Yoder High School
VP of Membership— Brooklynn Bracelin, Wray High School
VP of Occupational Programs— Ian McCullough, Bollman Technical Center
VP of Peer Education – Kate Wall, Roosevelt High School
VP of Programs– Casey Barratero, Jefferson Senior High School
VP of Public Relations— Carissa Kirschbaum, Merino High School
VP of Publications— Tatianna Medina, Centaurus High School
VP of Recognition— Miguel Gomez, Northglenn High School
State Representative – Kaylee Michael, Haxtun High School
National Officer Candidate — Kayelani Kirschbaum, Merino High School
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Programming Overview
State Leadership Conference continued
State Award Winners
Sterling High School FCCLA won the Up Membership Award for having the largest percent member increase of 96% membership.
Cheraw High School FCCLA won the Up Membership for having the largest numerical member increase of
23 members.
Holmes Middle School won the middle school Up Membership for having the largest numerical member increase of 14 members.
North Arvada Middle School won the middle school Up Membership for having the largest percent member
increase of 118% membership.
70 Years Celebration: Roosevelt High School
Alumni Achievement: Cyndi Kopetzky-Hoffmeister
Outstanding Member: Kate Wall, Roosevelt High School
Leadership Scholarship: Emily Mohlis, Elizabeth High School
Promise Award: Paulyna Alcorn, Wray High School
Outstanding New Adviser: Alyssa Horlick, Miami Yoder High School
Outstanding Adviser: Angela DePue, Wray High School
Spirit of Advising: Kimberly Baldwin, Ponderosa High School
Master Adviser: Samantha Archer, Roosevelt High School
Kimberly Baldwin, Ponderosa High School
Sasha Gartin, Cherry Creek High School
Honorary Membership: Miriam Chavies
Outstanding Administrative Support: Sharon Webb
Outstanding Legislative Support: Colorado Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia
A complete report of the 2015 State Leadership Conference can be found on the Colorado FCCLA Website.
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State Officers
Student Leadership
The following students completed roles as the 2014—2014 Colorado FCCLA State Officer Team:
President
Kayelani Kirschbaum
Merino High School
VP of Peer Education
Austin Jones
Coronado High School
First Vice President
Hazel Hill
Roosevelt High School
VP of Programs
Sierra Edgar
Sanford High School
Second Vice President
Brooklyn Buhre
Roosevelt High School
VP of Public Relations
Alayna Goppert
Mountain View High School
Secretary
Morgan Huffaker
Centauri High School
VP of Publications
Paulyna Alcorn
Wray High School
VP of Events
Natasha Breakall
Elizabeth High School
VP of Recognition
Kalee Hollingsworth
Summit High School
VP of Finance
Coalton Hostetler
Miami Yoder High School
State Representative
Jaquelyn Reyes
Montezuma-Cortez High School
VP of Membership
Renee Root
Legacy High School
State Officer Team Advisers
Samantha Archer
Erica Ewald
Roosevelt High School
Summit High School
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Rachel Young
Arvada K-8
Lynn Zemanek
Merino High School
State Officers
State Officer Yearly Report
Compiled by Hazel Hill Colorado FCCLA First Vice President, March 30th, 2015~
Total miles traveled for organization: 88,988 miles ( average 7,415.7 miles)
Total days spent in behalf of the organization: 979 days (average 81.6 days)
Number of speeches given: 183 speeches (average 15.25 speeches)
Number of letters received:
1,590 letters received (132.5 letters)
Number of letters written: 1,138 letters written (average 94.8 letters written)
Number of chapters visited: 32 Chapter Visits and Community Outreach Events
(average 2.6)
Community Outreach visits:
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AMES Chapter
Bayfield High School
CATFACS
Chaparral High School
Evergreen Middle School
Fort Collins High School
Fort Lupton High School
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Haxtun High School
Miami-Yoder High School
Milliken Middle School
Monarch High School
Options High School
Poudre High School
Rocky Mountain High School
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Roosevelt High School
Sagewood Middle School
Sanford High School
Standley Lake High School
Widefield High School
Wray School Board
District, State, and National meetings:
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State Leadership Conference 2014
Summer Executive Council Meeting
National Leadership Conference
State Fall Leadership Conference
Capitol Leadership
Fall Executive Council Meeting
Ultimate Membership Day
National Cluster Meeting
State Leadership Conference 2015
Mountain Shadows Fall Conference
Mountain Shadows Winter Conference
Mountain View Fall Conference
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Mountain View Winter Conference
Northeastern Plains Fall Conference
Northeastern Plains Winter Conference
Northern Fall Conference
Northern Winter Conference
Pine Meadows Fall Conference
San Juan Fall Conference
San Juan Winter Conference
San Luis Valley Fall Conference
San Luis Valley Winter Conference
Spanish Peaks Fall Conference
Spanish Peaks Winter Conference
Total personal money spent on State Association business this past year: $6,875 ($572.90 )
Suggestions for improvement for your office:
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 Learn parliamentary procedure (1 Vice President)
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 Create script for committee meetings (2 Vice President)
 Include more opportunities to assist members in their STAR Events (VP of Events)
 Require each VP of Events to create some sort of ―How to Guide‖ (VP of Events)
 Make the position more involved around events (VP of Events)
 Gain understanding of how the state budget is calculated (VP of Finance)
 Cite credits pictures in Colorado Comments (VP of Publications)
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Finance Overview
Colorado FCCLA’s fiscal year is from July 1, 2014—June 30, 2015. The following is a summary of the
financial records for the fiscal year as of May 31, 2015. All CTSO Accounting is performed by The Business
Manager, LLC. A Compilation and 990 Tax Form is available by request from the state office.
ACTIVITIES
INCOME
EXPENSES
ACCOUNTING
$
0.00
$
335.73
AFFILIATION/ CHAPTER DUES
$
29,276.00
$
0.00
ALUMNI & ASSOCIATES
$
40.00
$
0.00
BANK FEES
$
4.69
$
1,440.62
CAPITOL LEADERSHIP
$
2,083.30
$
3,586.86
COMMITTEE/PLANNING MEETINGS
$
0.00
$
2,329.02
FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
$
13,621.00
$
14,721.58
FALL PLANNING MEETING
$
0.00
$
37.00
LEADERSHIP GRANT
$
750.00
$
434.61
LIABILITY INSURANCE
$
0.00
$
4,899.00
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
$
111,410.90
$
96,861.30
OFFICER TEAM ADVISER EXPENSES
$
0.00
$
4,021.45
SCHOLARSHIP/CONTRIBUTIONS
$
0.00
$
1,166.65
STATE OFFICER EXPENSES
$
0.00
$
1,449.19
STATE ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
$
1,523.70
$
758.10
STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
$
118,143.82
$
115,271.95
SUMMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
$
0.00
$
147.00
ULTIMATE MEMBERSHIP DAY
$
12,216.00
$
9,862.54
TOTALS
$ 289,069.41
$ 257,322.60
ACTUAL BALANCES
Checking Account Balance: $
14
30,261.59
Savings Account Balance:
$
11,807.49
CD Account Balance:
$
15,915.00
Encumbered Expenses:
$
2,300.00
Accounts Receivable:
$
1,145.00
Ending Balance:
$
56,100.08
RECEIVABLE
$
1,145.00
$ 1,145.00
Acknowledgements
Colorado FCCLA would like to thank the following individuals for their support and support of the organization:
 Alex Kirschbaum
 Noah Brooks
 Lauren Wojcik
 Caitlain Bricker
 Tara Bell
 Malissa Sloan
 Cindy LeCoq
 Tracy Hughes
 Marquis Johnson
 CTE and CCCS Staff
 Victoria Ekelund
 Michelle Koch
 Debbi Lardinois
 Zach Kirschbaum
 Natalie Thompson
Colorado FCCLA Sponsors
Colorado FCCLA would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:
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