family, career and community leaders of america

FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY
LEADERS OF AMERICA
Arizona Chapter
2015-2016
Adviser Resource Book
The contents of this publication were partially developed with funds allocated by the U.S.
Department of Education under Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of
2006 P.L. 109-270. These contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the agency,
nor should endorsement by the federal government be assumed.
The Arizona Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Arizona FCCLA – www.azfccla.org
Marci Barlow, State Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 602.542.3040
Mailing Address:
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona FCCLA – Marci Barlow
1535 W Jefferson St, Bin 42
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Physical Address:
3300 N Central Ave, 18th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85012
National FCCLA – www.fcclainc.org
Phone: 703.476.4900
Toll Free: 800.234.4425
Fax: 703.860.2713
Mailing Address:
1910 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Email:
Affiliations - [email protected]
Competitive Events - [email protected]
Meetings - [email protected]
Membership - [email protected]
National Outreach Project - [email protected]
Program Awards - [email protected]
STAR Events - [email protected]
Teen Times - [email protected]
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2015-2016 ARIZONA FCCLA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Pictured from Left to Right
BACK ROW:
Guillermina Benitez – Vista Grande HS ([email protected])
Isabella Avila – Coolidge HS ([email protected])
Itzel Herrera – Flowing Wells HS ([email protected])
Kimberly Halfman – Youngker HS ([email protected])
Olivia Clark – St. David HS ([email protected])
FRONT ROW:
Adriana Vasquez – Chino Valley HS ([email protected])
Jaquelynn O’Campo – Mohave HS ([email protected])
If you have a student interested in running for a state office position for next year,
please visit www.azfccla.org for more information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Arizona POW and State Theme ........................................................ Pg 6
FCCLA Info and Facts ........................................................................ Pg 7
FCCLA Purposes ............................................................................... Pg 8
Chartering your Chapter ................................................................... Pg 9
Membership ................................................................................... Pg 10
Calendar of Events .......................................................................... Pg 12
Important Deadlines ....................................................................... Pg 13
FCCLA Week and CTE Month .......................................................... Pg 14
Individual Recognition – Power of One .......................................... Pg 15
Chapter Recognition – Outstanding Chapter Award ...................... Pg 19
State Recognition ........................................................................... Pg 23
State Service Project – March of Dimes ......................................... Pg 24
National Service Project – Lead2Feed ............................................ Pg 25
Arizona FCCLA Conferences ............................................................ Pg 26
FCCLA Competitive Events .............................................................. Pg 28
FCCLA Planning Process .................................................................. Pg 31
FCCLA National Programs ............................................................... Pg 32
Arizona FCCLA Dress Code .............................................................. Pg 33
Arizona FCCLA Chapters by Region ................................................. Pg 35
Board of Directors .......................................................................... Pg 37
FCCLA Opening Ceremony .............................................................. Pg 38
FCCLA Closing Ceremony ............................................................... Pg 39
Arizona FCCLA Social Media ........................................................... Pg 40
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PROGRAM OF WORK 2015-2016
Goal 1 – Membership and Participation
o To increase membership within the state and local chapters throughout
Arizona FCCLA.
o To increase participation in all conferences and events during the 20152016 school year including: Chapter Leadership Camp, FLEX, State
Leadership Conference, FCCLA Week and State Officer Applicants.
Goal 2 – Social Media and Promotion
o Increase awareness of Arizona FCCLA through the following: Chapter
Visits, Civic/Government/School presentations, and social media
promotion such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Goal 3 – Community Service
o Organize statewide community service events, provide resources to local
chapters and increase local chapter participation in community service –
for the state service project (March of Dimes), the national service project
(Lead2Feed).
Goal 4 – Recognition
o Provide recognition for the following programs: Power of One Individual
Recognition Program, Member of the Month/Year, 70th Anniversary
Participants and sponsorships for the Arizona FCCLA Scholarship Program.
2015-2016 THEME
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FCCLA INFORMATION AND FACTS
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 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. Everyone is part of a family and FCCLA is the only
national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its
central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference
in their families, careers and communities by addressing important
personal, 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
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: character development, creative and critical
thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career
preparation.
Motto
Toward New Horizons
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Colors
The official colors of FCCLA are red and white. Red suggests strength,
courage and determination; personal qualities leading to happiness
through a positive self-image. White symbolizes sincerity of purpose and
integrity of action; qualities that will help individuals build a better
tomorrow.
National Logo
Arizona Logo
FCCLA 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.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve
global cooperation and harmony.
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming
responsibilities.
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.
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CHARTERING YOUR CHAPTER
Complete the steps below to become a Chapter in Good Standing for the
2015-2016 school year:
1) Submit your membership!
a. See page 11 for details.
2) Complete your Chapter Charter & Program of Work (POW).
a. Click on Start a Chapter at www.azfccla.org to submit your
Chapter Charter and Program of Work via the online form.
3) Be sure to have a current copy of your local chapter’s Constitution
& Bylaws on file with the Arizona FCCLA State Office.
a. If not submitted, you may do so via the Chapter Charter &
POW form.
4) Make sure to host your Officer Elections and submit the list of
officers.
a. Enter the date of your Officer Elections on the Chapter Charter
& POW form.
b. Submit your list of officers with your chapter membership
registration.
5) Be sure to have every FCCLA Member complete a Comprehensive
Consent Form.
a. Keep these forms on hand and with you at ALL TIMES at all
FCCLA-related events.
b. The Consent Forms do NOT need to be submitted to the State
Office.
6) Submit the Adviser Assurance Form.
a. Go to www.azfccla.org to verify that you have collected all
Consent Forms for your members!
All forms and links can be found on the
Start a Chapter page at www.azfccla.org.
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership Options within Arizona FCCLA
Once an FCCLA chapter has been established and has completed the
necessary steps to be in good standing, the decision on which
membership route needs to be established. They are as follows:
 Traditional Membership
o Membership is on a “per member” basis.
o Pay $15 per member/adviser.
o Minimum of 12 members and 1 adviser is required per
chapter.
 Total Program Affiliation
o All students in your FACS classes are FCCLA members.
o Total program delivery – fully integrated into your course
content because every student is a member.
o Fees are based on FACS program enrollment during 2014-2015
school year.
Refer to www.azfccla.org for more information on Membership Options.
Types of FCCLA Members (plays vital role in eligibility for competitive events):
 Comprehensive: Students who have been, or are, enrolled in a FACS
course.
o This is typically your beginning-level students enrolled in their first
and second year FACS courses.
 Occupational: Students enrolled in a school-to-work based program.
o This is typically your advanced-level students enrolled in their
second year (or more) FACS courses that mainly work in a workbased learning environment
 For Example: Culinary Arts students that are mostly in a production
kitchen, banquet setting, etc.; Early Childhood students that work in
the preschool center a majority of their time, etc.
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Traditional Membership
1. Go to www.fcclainc.org and click on JOIN FCCLA at the top of
the page.
2. Login using your Chapter ID and password from 2014-2015.
(Save your login information in a safe place – you will need it in
the future.)
3. Update Chapter Information and ALL Adviser Information –
including addresses, phone/fax numbers, emails, etc.
4. Click on the MEMBERS tab and select ADD CHAPTER MEMBERS.
5. Once you have entered all of your members (MINIMUM of 12
students), click on the Red SUBMIT button.
6. Click on Invoice History, find your current invoice, download it,
print, submit for payment and send payment to the NATIONAL
OFFICE in Reston, VA.
Total Program Affiliation (State Discount) or Program Fee
***Submit Total Program Affiliation (State Discount) or Program Fee
Contract to Arizona FCCLA State Office by October 1.
***Verify chapter and adviser information online and submit list of
student names via spreadsheet by November 1.
1. Follow Steps 1-6 Above.
2.
DO NOT ENTER ANY MEMBERS HERE.
3.
Complete the Excel spreadsheet found at www.azfccla.org
under “Start a Chapter” for all members.
A. Be sure to complete ALL information for each
student.
Email the completed spreadsheet to [email protected].
DO NOT send this form to the national office.
All payments for these options will be made to the Arizona
FCCLA office – NOT the National Office.
DO NOT SEND ANYTHING DIRECTLY TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2015-2016
Date(s)
Event – Location
Sept 11-12, 2015
Adviser Leadership Conference – Phoenix, AZ
Sept 12, 2015
March for Babies Walk – Prescott, AZ
Oct 1-3, 2015
Chapter Leadership Camp – Prescott, AZ
Nov 6, 2015
FLEX Conference (Fall Leadership Extravaganza) –
Phoenix, AZ
Nov 20-22, 2015
National Cluster Meeting (Optional) – Dallas, TX
Dec 4, 2015
Adviser Competitive Event Success – Phoenix, AZ
Jan 23, 2016
Regional Culinary Arts Competition – Paradise Valley HS
Jan 30, 2016 (Tentative) Region 3/4 Conference – TBD
Feb 6, 2016 (Tentative) Region 1/2 Conference – TBD
Feb 7-13, 2016
FCCLA Week
Feb 17-21, 2016
New York City Experience – New York City, NY
Mar 3, 2016
State Officer Interviews – Phoenix, AZ
Mar 28-30, 2016
State Leadership Conference – Westin La Paloma,
Tucson, AZ
Apr 29-30, 2016
Newly Elected State Officer Team Meeting – Phoenix, AZ
Jun 5-10, 2016
State Officer Training – Phoenix, AZ
July 2-8, 2016
National Leadership Conference – San Diego, CA
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES
2015-2016
May 1-Aug 26, 2015 ALC Registration Period (Hotel closes 8/26/15)
May 1-Sep 18, 2015 Camp Registration Period
Aug 15, 2015
Member of the Month Nominations Due for August
Sep 15, 2015
Member of the Month Nominations Due for September
Oct 5-28, 2015
FLEX Registration Period
Oct 1, 2015
Membership Registration – In order to be an official chapter, you
must meet this deadline
Oct 15, 2015
Member of the Month Nominations Due for October
Oct 19-Nov 20, 2015 ACES Registration Period
Nov 1, 2015
Chapter Charters & Supporting Documentation – Submitted
to Arizona FCCLA in order to be a “Chapter in Good Standing”
Nov 15, 2015
Member of the Month Nominations Due for November
Nov 16-Jan 11, 2016 Regional Conferences Registration Period
Dec 15, 2015
Member of the Month Nominations Due for December
Jan 15, 2016
Member of the Month Nominations Due for January
Feb 1, 2016
Final Membership Registration – Any additional members must
be added by this date in order to compete at SLC
Feb 15, 2016
Member of the Month Nominations Due for February - AND
- Power of One Recognition Applications Due
Feb 6-Mar 6, 2016
SLC Registration Period
Mar 1, 2016
Award, Recognition, and Scholarship Applications –Must be
IN-HAND at the Arizona FCCLA State Office no later than March 1
Outstanding Chapter Award, Adviser of the Year, Administrator of
the Year, March of Dimes & Lead2Feed Donations, Arizona FCCLA
Scholarship
Mar 10, 2016
Member of the Month Nominations Due for March
Apr 6-30, 2016
NLC Registration Period
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FCCLA WEEK AND CTE MONTH
Join FCCLA members, advisers and supporters from across the country
from February 7-13, 2016 in a nationwide celebration of all things
FCCLA! Also be sure to use #FCCLAWeek on social media to join the
conversation!
Monday – February 8
MEDIA MONDAY
Tuesday – February 9
PARTNER ADVOCACY
Wednesday – February 10
WE WEAR RED
Thursday – February 11
THANKFUL THURSDAY
Friday – February 12
FACS FRIDAY
Also, February is also Career and Technical Education Month and the
Association of Career and Technical Education would love for you to be
part of it! For more information visit www.acteonline.org.
Make sure you document and publicize your projects; reference The
Guide to Promoting FCCLA for tips and resources. Submit pictures and a
brief description to [email protected] for a chance to get published
in Teen Times. Also be sure to submit your pictures and a brief
description to [email protected] to get published on the Arizona
FCCLA social media and website!
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POWER OF ONE 2015-2016
INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Power of One is an Individual Recognition Program. The Power of
One helps students find and use their personal power. Members set their
own goals, work to achieve them and enjoy the results. The skills
members learn in Power of One help them now and in the future in
school, with friends and family and in their future at college and on the
job.
Have you ever thought about a special goal? Maybe you would like to
develop better study habits, cope with a physical challenge, get along
with a sibling, improve job skills, become a leader – or any other personal
goal. Power of One is for YOU! You select the goals most important to
you then create a plan of action to meet them. Give yourself the power
to make a positive change in your families, careers and communities –
one goal at a time.
Power of One Units
Power of One gives youth the POWER to fulfill their dreams by creating
self-directed projects that focus on:
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A Better You — Improve personal traits
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Family Ties — Get along better with family members
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Working on Working — Explore work options, prepare for a
career or sharpen skills useful in business
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Take the Lead — Develop leadership qualities
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Speak Out for FCCLA — Tell others about positive experiences
in FCCLA
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Recognition
Students completing the Arizona version of the Power of One National
Program will receive recognition at both the state and national level!
Students must complete all five units of the Power of One in
order to receive recognition at both the Arizona FCCLA State
Leadership Conference and the National FCCLA Leadership
Conference! Participants will also earn special recognition
including his/her name on the website and a certificate.
Deadline
All applications and portfolios are due to the Arizona FCCLA State Office
no later than February 15.
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The completed application/portfolio must be received at the
State Office by the deadline (this is an in-hand date, not a
postmark date).
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Applications/portfolios can be mailed or hand-delivered.
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Portfolios will be returned at the State Leadership Conference.
Hardcopy Portfolio
The portfolio is a collection of materials used to document and illustrate
the work of the project. Materials must be contained in the official
FCCLA STAR Event binder or in a red or white 3-ring binder. A decorative
and/or informative cover may be included in the front binder sleeve (if
applicable). All materials, including the divider pages or tabs, must fit
within the cover, must be one-sided, and may not contain more than 56
pages.
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SAMPLE UNIT:
Unit 1: A Better You – Introduction
A Better You helps participants improve personal traits through the completion
of an individual recognition project. Below are some sample project ideas to help
participants complete this unit of the Power of One.
Unit 1: A Better You – Project Ideas
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Keep a daily food diary for one week.
Reduce junk food I eat.
Lose weight by following a balanced eating plan.
Learn an exercise I like.
Follow an exercise program.
Learn to _____________________________________.
Have fewer fights with friends.
Get along better with _____________________________________.
Make new friends.
Hand in homework on time.
Improve grade(s) in _____________________________________.
Be on time for class and appointments.
Set up and use a personal schedule planner.
Study for 30 minutes more each day.
Learn about stress and reduce the stress I feel.
Learn techniques for anger management.
Learn to be more assertive.
Pick up and organize my room.
Manage my money better.
Save money for an activity or for college.
Volunteer at a local charity, soup kitchen, hospital or nursing home.
Other (please describe):_____________________________________.
Focus on job-specific skills you could use to start a simple business.
(Later, you might turn this into a Career Connection or
Entrepreneurship STAR Event project by actually creating, promoting
and managing a business.)
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Unit 1: A Better You – Guidelines
2-8½” x 11”
pages
Planning Process
Summarize how each step of the Planning
Process was used to plan and implement this
unit of the Power of One project on the Power
of One Planning Process Sheet.
1-3 8½” x
11” pages
Supporting
Evidence
1-8½” x 11”
page
Resource Page
1-8½” x 11”
page
Letter of
Recommendation
1-8½” x 11”
page
FCCLA Project
Evaluation Grid
Provide evidence of the project unit including
pictures, handouts, articles, journal, summary
paragraph, etc.
Use MLA or APA citation style to cite all
references. Resources should be reliable and
current. Examples include people, publications,
community agencies, national FCCLA, local
FCCLA adviser, Arizona FCCLA, books, articles,
Pinterest, social media, etc.
Include one letter of recommendation from one
of your resources for this project unit. The
letter of recommendation should include
verification of completion, description of
activity, time and date, etc.
Evidence that participant evaluated his/her
Power of One Unit for effectiveness.
Unit 1: A Better You – Participant/Adviser Checklist
Participants and advisers can utilize the “Participant/Adviser Checklist” for each
unit of the portfolio to determine what items are missing or need attention.
Included
Unit Component
Comments
YES
NO
Planning Process
Supporting Evidence
Resource Page
Letter of Recommendation/
Verification of Completion
FCCLA Project Evaluation Grid
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OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD 2015-2016
CHAPTER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Outstanding Chapter Award is a chapter recognition program
designed to encourage Family and Consumer Science students to become
leaders and promote FCCLA in their school, community and state. This
award provides an opportunity for chapters to receive recognition for
success in and out of the classroom, through self-evaluation and highlight
their chapter’s success. This program is designed to keep our
membership strong and active. All FCCLA chapters that are part of an
approved CTE program can achieve the Bronze Outstanding Chapter
Award.
The Outstanding Chapter Award will recognize individual local chapters
for their contribution in the following areas:
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Membership and Recruitment
Chapter and Individual Development
State and National Activities
Public Relations
Exceptional Accomplishments
Eligibility
□ Chapters may submit one entry for this recognition award.
□ Participation is open to any state and nationally affiliated FCCLA
chapter.
□ Activities for the Outstanding Chapter Award must be completed
within a one-year span, beginning March 1 and ending February 28
of the school year before the State Leadership Conference.
□ Activities and all supporting material for the Outstanding Chapter
Award must be planned, conducted and prepared by the
participants.
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Recognition
Chapters completing the Outstanding Chapter Award will receive
recognition at the State Leadership Conference.
□ Achievement = Bronze Chapter (Chapter must complete Bronze level).
□ Achievement = Silver Chapter (Chapter must complete Bronze and Silver
levels).
□ Achievement = Gold Chapter (Chapter must complete Bronze, Silver and
Gold levels).
Deadline
All portfolios including documentation for awards will be due to the
Arizona FCCLA State Office no later than March 1.
□ The completed application/portfolio must be received at the State Office by
the deadline (this is an in-hand date, not a postmark date).
□ Applications/portfolios can be mailed or hand-delivered.
□ Portfolios will be returned at the State Leadership Conference.
Guidelines
1) All items must be submitted in the official FCCLA STAR Event Binder
or in a red or white 3-ring binder.
2) Each item on the criteria list must have supporting evidence in the
binder for credit.
3) Please label all supporting evidence using file folder labels in the
top-right corner of each item.
Hardcopy Portfolio
The portfolio is a collection of materials used to document and illustrate
the work of the project. Materials must be contained in the official
FCCLA STAR Event binder or in a red or white 3-ring binder. A decorative
and/or informative cover may be included in the front binder sleeve (if
applicable). All materials, including the divider pages or tabs, must fit
within the cover, must be one-sided and does not have a page limit.
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BRONZE CHAPTER (All chapters are eligible for this award)
The Bronze Chapter Award is primarily composed of membership, recruitment
and chapter development. The documents included in this section are required for
state and national affiliation. Bronze level chapters will receive an official
certificate, their chapter name on our Arizona FCCLA website and Bronze Chapter
ribbons at State Leadership Conference (SLC).
Bronze Chapter – Criteria (All chapters are eligible)
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Local Chapter Constitution/Bylaws on record with State Office.
Minimum membership requirements (currently 12 paid student members
and 1 paid adviser member).
Provide list of local officers along with email addresses to State Office.
Submit Program of Work (POW) to State Office.
Members and paperwork submitted by October 1, 2015.
Hold at least four (4) meetings per school year.
SILVER CHAPTER (Bronze level plus all activities below)
The Silver Chapter Award is composed of chapter and individual development,
state and national activities and public relations. Silver level chapters will receive
an official certificate, their chapter name on our Arizona FCCLA website, Silver
Chapter ribbons at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) and a plaque
presentation at SLC.
Silver Chapter – Criteria (Chapter must complete Bronze & Silver)
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Attend at least two Arizona FCCLA conferences/trainings/camps.
Have at least five (5) members complete the Arizona Power of One Individual
Recognition Program.
Conduct at least one FCCLA PR presentation (school board, civic group, etc.)
OR submit at least one news article or publication from the following list of
options: school newspaper, chapter/school website, chapter newsletter,
county fair entry, homecoming parade, community event booth, etc.
Conduct a chapter community service project that educates, promotes or
raises money for the Arizona FCCLA state service partner, March of Dimes.
Officer team creates a chapter budget (refer to provided resources and
templates).
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Complete an FCCLA chapter scrapbook – or – enroll an individual/team and
compete in the FCCLA STAR Event “Chapter in Review Portfolio” at SLC.
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Participate in FCCLA Week with evidence of two or more chapter activities.
Nominate at least two (2) students for the Member of the Month Award.
**Top 3 FCCLA chapter scrapbooks will be awarded a medal at SLC.
GOLD CHAPTER (Bronze and Silver levels plus all activities listed below)
The Gold Chapter Award encompasses all five areas of the Outstanding Chapter
Award: Membership and Recruitment; Chapter and Individual Development; State
and National Activities; Public Relations; and Exceptional Accomplishments. Gold
level chapters will receive an official certificate, their chapter name on our Arizona
FCCLA website, Gold Chapter ribbons at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) and
a plaque presentation at SLC.
Gold Chapter – Criteria (Chapter must complete Bronze, Silver, & Gold)
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Recruit a school administrator to attend a local or state Arizona FCCLA
event.
Local officers present to a middle school or high school class about the
benefits of Arizona FCCLA.
Conduct a chapter community service project that educates, promotes or
raises money for the FCCLA national service partner, Lead2Feed.
Recruit two (2) new FCCLA Alumni and Associates members.
Invite State Officers to a local chapter event (banquet, social event,
presentation, etc.).
Submit at least one (1) State Officer Candidate for the upcoming school
year.
Conduct at least one additional FCCLA PR presentation (school board, civic
group, etc.) OR submit at least one (1) news article or publication from the
following list of options: local/state newspaper, radio, television station or
FCCLA National Magazine – “Teen Times.”
Nominate local adviser for the Arizona FCCLA Adviser of the Year Award or
local administrator for the Arizona FCCLA Administrator of the Year Award.
Have an additional five (5) students complete the Arizona Power of One
Individual Recognition Program.
Donate to the Arizona FCCLA Scholarship Fund with a minimum donation of
$100.00.
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STATE RECOGNITION 2015-2016
Member of the Month
Members come and go, but some really stand out! Those are the members we
would like to recognize; members who go out of their way to improve and serve
their local chapters. This year the Arizona FCCLA Executive Council is excited to
continue the member recognition program, the Arizona FCCLA Member of the
Month Award.
Each month you will have the opportunity to nominate one member from your
local chapter who stands out and you believe deserves recognition for his/her
outstanding participation in FCCLA. To nominate a member, fill out the form found
at www.azfccla.org under Adviser Resources and submit via email no later than the
15th of the month!
Member of the Year
In March, all Member of the Month recipients will be reviewed and a finalist will
be chosen as the “Member of the Year” for the ultimate award!
Adviser of the Year and New Adviser of the Year
Local chapter advisers are the backbone of FCCLA – without them, local chapters
wouldn’t be organized, fundraise, organize community service projects, attend
conferences and thrive! The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding
FCCLA local chapter adviser for Adviser of the Year and New Adviser of the Year (02 years’ experience).
Administrator of the Year
Without the support of administrators in our schools, districts and at the state
level, it would be impossible for an organization like Arizona FCCLA to thrive.
Administrators provide funding, permission, logistics and support – most often
behind the scenes and without any fanfare or acknowledgment. This recognition
provides local chapters with the opportunity to identify and quantify the support
they receive from special administrators and to say thank you.
Nominations for Adviser and Administrator of the Year may come from local
chapter advisers, FCCLA members, advisers and alumni. When nomination forms
are received at the State Office, the nominees may be contacted by the State
Office for further information. Nomination forms must be submitted by March 1.
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STATE SERVICE PROJECT – MARCH OF DIMES
March of Dimes (MOD) is the leading nonprofit organization for
pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier
event, March for Babies®, March of Dimes works to improve the health of
babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
MOD help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems
that threaten the health of babies.
**Make sure to turn in any fundraising money to the March of Dimes Phoenix
Office no later than March 1 to be counted towards your totals for the State
Conference.**
Contact Information (Arizona):
Valerie Tichenor, March for Babies Director
[email protected] or 602-287-9935
Where do I send my March of Dimes check?
March of Dimes, 3550 N. Central Avenue, Suite 610, Phoenix, AZ 85012
 Be sure to include your school name, chapter name and “FCCLA” on a
note with any money that is sent to the office.
 When you register a team for a March for Babies event at
www.marchforbabies.org, please make sure your team name is
“FCCLA – Your school name – Your chapter name.”
Visit www.marchofdimes.org and www.marchforbabies.org for more
information.
www.facebook.com/marchofdimesaz
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NATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT – LEAD2FEED
Lead2Feed is a free service learning program that nurtures a new
generation of leaders while working to end hunger or other community
needs. Students select their project, partner with a non-profit 501c3 and
compete for a chance to win over $275,000 in charity grants and
$150,000 in technology grants for schools and clubs.
The Lead2Feed student leadership program is the nation’s leading and
fastest growing free service learning program, attracting more than a
million students in 3,500 schools and clubs across all 50 states. The
Lead2Feed student leadership program is helping to fill a gap in middle
and high school education with an innovative service learning program.
Throughout this leadership program, students will work through
leadership lessons adapted from David Novak’s book, Taking People With
You. Throughout these lessons (10 or 6-lesson track) and service learning
experience, students will increase their knowledge of these leadership
skills as they take action to make an impact on a need in their local or
global communities. The lessons are aligned with Common Core State
Standards, 21st Century Skills and can be delivered in a number of
settings. The Lead2Feed lessons are student-centered and designed to
get students to take ownership for their learning.
Visit www.lead2feed.org for more information and to register for your
free resources today!
Also, don’t miss out on participating in the Canned Food Drives
in honor of Lead2Feed at the 2015 FLEX Conference and
2016 Regional Conferences!
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ARIZONA FCCLA CONFERENCES
Throughout the year, Arizona FCCLA hosts conferences both in and out of
state to enhance the leadership skills of its members and provide
opportunities for competition. Go to www.azfccla.org and click
“Conferences” to see a full schedule of events along with more helpful
information!
Chapter Leadership Camp (CLC)
Join us, as we co-host our third annual camp with Arizona HOSA! This
Arizona FCCLA conference focuses on leadership development and
campground fun as over 250 FCCLA/HOSA members take on the pines of
Prescott. This three-day, two-night event gives FCCLA members the
opportunity to meet new people, learn about FCCLA, enhance leadership
skills and help lead a color team to victory! The dates for the 2015
Chapter Leadership Camp are October 1-3, 2015.
Fall Leadership Extravaganza (FLEX)
Arizona FCCLA will join forces once again with the Future Health
Professionals (HOSA) and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
to host the Fall Leadership Extravaganza (FLEX). This 6-hour, energy-filled
conference provides networking opportunities to students as they attend
leadership development sessions! Following the conference, FCCLA
members and advisers have the chance to check out the Phoenix Suns as
they take on their opponents that night while watching a game at the US
Airways Center! Don’t miss the 2015 FLEX conference on November 6,
2015.
Regional Conferences
Regional conferences will be offered this winter for all FCCLA members
interested in competing in a STAR Event prior to SLC. These conferences
will provide members with the opportunity to network with other FCCLA
members, attend leadership workshops and choose to compete in over
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25 STAR events. These conferences are the first opportunities for
competition during the FCCLA year and are a great way for members to
find the FCCLA event that is suitable to their FCCLA and leadership skills.
The dates for these conferences are:
Culinary Arts Event – January 23, 2016
Region 3/4 Conference – January 30, 2016 (Tentative Date)
Region 1/2 Conference – February 6, 2016 (Tentative Date)
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
The State Leadership Conference is held at the Westin La Paloma in
Tucson, AZ in March. This conference is the culmination of a leadershipfilled year of FCCLA! We’re expecting nearly 1,000 attendees as members
participate in 35+ competitive events, leadership development
workshops, social activities, networking opportunities, plus much more!
The top winners from SLC will also have the opportunity to represent
Arizona at the National Leadership Conference in San Diego over the
summer. The dates for the State Leadership Conference are March 28-30,
2016.
National Leadership Conference (NLC)
FCCLA members have the competitive edge as the best and brightest of
FCCLA convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes
and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through
workshops and exhibits. This conference is considered the pinnacle of the
FCCLA experience. Those that qualify in their STAR Event at the State
Leadership Conference receive an automatic invitation to this
conference. The 2016 National Leadership Conference will take place in
San Diego, California from July 2-8, 2016.
Refer to www.azfccla.org for more information (prices, dates, deadlines, etc.)
about each conference.
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FCCLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is pleased to
provide a comprehensive Competitive Events Guide for use by staff, state
and chapter advisers and members. FCCLA’s competitive events offer the
following annual activities:
Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl is a three-level, team
competition that challenges students’ knowledge of all aspects of Family
and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA. The FACS Knowledge Bowl takes
place at the National Cluster Meeting and National Leadership
Conference.
The content covered in the Knowledge Bowl includes:
 Family, Career, & Community Studies
 Early Childhood & Human Development
 Food Sciences, Dietetics & Nutrition
 Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
 Fashion & Housing Design
 FCCLA Knowledge
Skill Demonstration Events provide opportunities for members to
demonstrate college and career-ready skills in Family and Consumer
Sciences and related occupations. Competitions take place at National
Cluster Meetings on a rotation basis.
Skill Demonstration Events Offered:
 Consumer Math Challenge
 Culinary Chicken Fabrication
 Culinary Food Art
 Culinary Knife Skills
 Culinary Math Challenge
 Fashion Sketch (NEW in 2014)
 FCCLA Creed Speaking &
Interpretation
 Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
Challenge (NEW in 2014)
 Impromptu Speaking
 Speak Out for FCCLA
 Toys that Teach
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Arizona Proficiency Events will showcase achievement in the knowledge
of the Family and Consumer Sciences Career Pathways. Each event will
offer skill development and application of learning through
individualization and competition. These events are not available at the
regional or national level. These events are only offered at the State
Leadership Conference.
Arizona Proficiency Events Offered:
 Art of Storytelling
 Creative Food Art
 Culinary Knife Skills
 Cupcake Decorating
 Fashion Merchandising
Showcase
 Front of the House
 Impromptu Speaking
 Literacy Connection: Story
Stretching
 Mystery Basket
 Salad Preparation
 Toys That Teach
STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) recognize
members for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual
projects, leadership skills and career preparation. STAR Events offer
individual skill development and application of learning through
cooperative, individualized and competitive activities.
Competitive events promote the FCCLA Mission to focus on the multiple
roles of family member, wage earner and community leader. Each event
and activity is designed to help members develop specific lifetime skills in
character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal
communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.
Competitive events provide additional opportunities to showcase college
and career-ready knowledge, skills and abilities; promote the FCCLA
chapter as an integral part of the of the Family and Consumer Sciences
education program; and to connect with peers and the community. STAR
Events are offered at State Leadership Conference and National
Leadership Conference.
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STAR Events Offered:
 Advocacy
 Applied Math for Culinary
Management
 Career Investigation
 Chapter in Review Display
 Chapter in Review Portfolio
 Chapter Service Project
Display
 Chapter Service Project
Portfolio
 Culinary Arts
 Early Childhood Education
 Entrepreneurship
 Environmental Ambassador
 Fashion Construction
 Fashion Design
 Focus on Children
 Food Innovations
 Hospitality, Tourism and
Recreation
 Illustrated Talk
 Interior Design
 Interpersonal Communications
 Job Interview
 Leadership
 Life Event Planning
 National Programs in Action
 Nutrition & Wellness
 Parliamentary Procedure
 Promote and Publicize FCCLA!
 Recycle and Redesign
 Sports Nutrition
 Teach and Train
Arizona Chapter Events are events offered at Regional Conferences and
the State Leadership Conference. Each event will offer members the
opportunity to put their FCCLA knowledge and skills to the ultimate test!
Arizona Chapter Events Offered:
 Graphic Design
 FCCLA Knowledge Bowl
Refer to www.fcclainc.org (Programs, Competitive Events) – OR –
www.azfccla.org (Resources, Competitive Events) for more information on STAR
Events, Skill Demonstration Events or FACS Knowledge Bowl.
Refer to www.azfccla.org (Resources, Competitive Events) for more information
on Arizona Proficiency and Chapter Events.
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FCCLA PLANNING PROCESS
Identify Concerns
 Brainstorm concerns
 Evaluate listed concerns
 Narrow to one workable idea or concern
Set A Goal
 Get a clear mental picture of what you want to
accomplish
 Write it down
 Evaluate it
Form a Plan
 Plan how to achieve your goal
 Decide who, what, where, when, why and how
Act
 Carry out project
Follow Up
 Evaluate project
 Thank people involved
 Recognize participants
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FCCLA NATIONAL PROGRAMS
FCCLA national programs were developed to build and strengthen
students’ leadership skills.
 Career Connection – Learn how to explore career pathways and
skills for success in families, careers, and communities.
 FACTS - Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety – Put the
brakes on impaired driving and traffic crashes. Through peer
education help your friends arrive alive and lower the number one
cause of death for youth in America.
 Families First – Discover how you can strengthen family
relationships through FCCLA's national peer education program,
Families First.
 Financial Fitness – Manage your money! Use this program to help
you make, save and spend your money wisely to be financially fit.
 Leadership Service in Action – Take Action in your community and
discover the difference you can make.
 Power of One – Give yourself the power to make a positive change
in your families, careers and communities, one goal at a time.
 STOP the Violence - Students Taking on Prevention – Empower
youth with attitudes, skills and resources to recognize, report, and
reduce youth violence.
 Student Body – The Healthy You, The Fit You, The Real You and The
Resilient You.
National Awards: Applications are due by March 1 and can be found
online at www.fcclainc.org.
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ARIZONA FCCLA DRESS CODE
Participants who are not in appropriate dress code will NOT be allowed
to compete or walk across the stage at any general session (no refunds
will be given if students are turned away for a dress code violation).
This dress code will be STRICTLY enforced beginning 2014-2015.
Females:
Shirts: Red, black or white polo or oxford shirt (long or short
sleeves).
Skirt/Pants: Black skirts or black dress slacks. A black, kneelength or longer skirt (one-inch above the knee). A black shift
dress is also an option in place of the skirt but the length must
also be at the knee or longer.
Shoes: Black pumps (no higher than 2-inch heels) or black flats.
Ties: Optional and must be professional in appearance.
The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and strongly
encouraged although not required.
NO part of the skirt or shirt may be sheer.
Males:
Shirts: Red, black or white polo or oxford shirt (long or short
sleeves).
Pants: Black dress slacks. All pants are to be worn at the waist.
Shoes: Black dress shoes.
Ties: Optional and must be professional in appearance.
The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and strongly
encouraged although not required.
Advisers/Chaperones/Guests:
All advisers/chaperones/guests are required to adhere to the
same dress code as the students – see previous.
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Note: Chef coats and appropriate chef pants are allowed ONLY for
students competing in Culinary Arts. Appropriate shoes must be worn
when not competing. The students must change for other competitions
or activities at the conference.
The following is INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE for both male and female:

Visible body piercing, other than ears.

Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind: flannel fabric,
overly baggy jeans, stretch/stirrup/legging pants, overalls,
shorts, skorts, exercise or bike shorts.

Backless, see-through/sheer, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps,
strapless, off-the-shoulder or low-cut blouses/tops.

Extremely short dresses/skirts (shorter than one-inch above the
knee).

T-shirts, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops or bathing suits.

Stiletto heels, flip flops, sandals, slippers, athletic shoes, Vans,
Toms, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet or overthe-knee boots.

Hats, bandanas, visors, etc.

Bolo ties.

Visible foundation garments/undergarments.
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2015-2016 ARIZONA FCCLA REGIONS
LISTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Region 1
Region 2
Bagdad Unified District
Chino Valley Unified District
Colorado River Unified District
Deer Valley Unified District
Dysart Unified District
Glendale Union District
Kingman Unified District
Lake Havasu Unified District
Mountain Institute JTED
Parker Unified District
Peoria Unified District
Blue Ridge Unified District
CAVIAT JTED
EVIT
Flagstaff Unified District
Fountain Hills Unified District
Ganado Unified District
Gilbert Unified District
Globe Unified District
Holbrook Unified District
Kayenta Unified District
Mesa Unified District
Paradise Valley Unified District
Payson Unified District
Queen Creek Unified District
San Carlos Unified District
Scottsdale Unified District
Show Low Unified District
St. Johns Unified District
Superior Unified District
Whiteriver Unified District
Williams Unified District
*IF YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE CONTACT
[email protected]*
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2015-2016 ARIZONA FCCLA REGIONS (CONTINUED)
LISTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Region 3
Region 4
Amphitheater Unified District
Benson Unified District
Bisbee Unified District
Douglas Unified District
Flowing Wells Unified District
Marana Unified District
Morenci Unified District
Nogales Unified District
Pima JTED @ Mountain View
Rio Rico Unified District
Safford Unified District
Sahuarita Unified District
Sierra Vista Unified District
St. David Unified District
Sunnyside Unified District
Thatcher Unified District
Tombstone Unified District
Tucson Unified District
Valley Union Unified District
Agua Fria Unified District
Ajo Unified District
Buckeye Union District
Casa Grande Union District
Chandler Unified District
Coolidge Unified District
Florence Unified District
JO Combs Unified District
Phoenix Union District
Santa Cruz Valley Union District
Tempe Union District
Tolleson Union District
Yuma Union District
*IF YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT LISTED, PLEASE CONTACT
[email protected]*
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2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Region/Seat
ADE
Region 1 (Chair-Elect)
Region 1 (Chair)
Region 2
Region 2 (Secretary)
Region 3
Region 3 (Treasurer)
Name/School
Ryan Hamilton, CTSO Team Leader
Michele Leyendecker, Mohave
Jacqueline Kennedy, Washington
Open
Alice Goodrick, JO Combs
Lauren Moraga, JTED-Mountain View
Jennifer Atteberry-Pierpont, Canyon Del Oro
Region 4
Priscilla Yazzie, Mesa
Region 4
Missy Martin, Paradise Valley
Ex-Officio (ADE)
Marci Barlow, FCCLA State Director
Ex-Officio (ADE)
Andy Kuntz, FACS Program Specialist
Rachael Mann, Education & Training Program
Specialist
Adriana Vasquez, Chino Valley
Ex-Officio (ADE)
State Officer
Ex-Officio (S. O.)
Kimberly Loyd, Flowing Wells
Ex-Officio (S. O.)
Dolisa Pehl, Chino Valley
Ex-Officio (S. O.)
Michelle Gonzales, Coolidge
Ex-Officio (S. O.)
Cassie Kinney, Youngker
Ex-Officio (S. O.)
Jean Gregory, St. David
Ex-Officio (S. O.)
Ex-Officio (Post-
Brenda Harvey, Vista Grande
Secondary)
Ex-Officio (PostSecondary)
Julie Ott, FIDM
Matt Brown, Grand Canyon University
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FCCLA OPENING CEREMONY
President:
Gives a rap with the gavel signaling the officers and members to stand
and says: “We are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America. Our mission is to promote personal growth and leadership
development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.”
Officers:
“Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and
community leader, members develop skills for life through character
development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal
communication, practical knowledge and career preparation.”
Members:
“As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn
cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership and give service.”
President:
“This meeting of the _____ Chapter of Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America is now in session. You may be seated.”
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FCCLA CLOSING CEREMONY
President:
“Members, please stand.”
“FCCLA members, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of
making decisions that affect our lives today and the world tomorrow. Let
us repeat our Creed.”
Members:
[Repeat Creed]
CREED:
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.
For we are the builders of homes,
Homes for America’s future,
Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and
fair,
Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not
dreams.
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
President:
“This meeting of the _____ Chapter of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America is now adjourned.” [Rap gavel once.]
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ARIZONA FCCLA – FOLLOW US!!!
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Visit www.azfccla.org for more information!
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