Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA)

 

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 school through grade 12.

Melba FCCLA Qualifies for National Convention

Six Melba FCCLA members traveled to SLC (State Leadership Conference) ready to compete. Karina Zavala, Jazmin Acosta and Yosele Leon represented Melba FCCLA in the National Program Showcase event. They created a display featuring their project of No Kid Hungry. They raised money by volunteering at the scone table at the Melba Community Auction and selling ice cream and brownies at the home basketball games. They contributed over $300 to the national No Kid Hungry campaign. Erika Svedin competed in Recycle and Redesign. She created a Tic-Tac-Toe game from old jeans. Audrey Svedin competed in the Entrepreneur competition. She created a portfolio including a business plan, budget and advertising for an event decorating business, she placed second in the state. Suzi Stirm competed in Promote and Publicize FCCLA. She also completed a portfolio about all the different promotions the Melba FCCLA chapter has done the last year and placed first.

While at the conference the Melba members participated in a Stomp Out Hunger activity. For three hours the girls worked filling raised beds with alternating layers of compost and dirt at the new community garden at Borah High School. When the beds were full they were 'stirred' using shovels and then planted. The girls were creative and planted one bed with cabbage and broccoli creating the acronym MHS with the plants.

Now the members are working to raise money to attend NLC (National Leadership Conference) this summer in Nashville Tennessee. They are selling Dinners-on-the-Go. They will be providing dinners to be ready for pickup on May 8th. You will have the choice of two different menus to feed a family of 5 for only $20 a meal. The meal will be ready to put in the oven. The meal will include your choice of Lasagna or Spinach Manicotti, Green Salad, Garlic Bread, and Brownies. You can order this meal by phone at 495-2221 or email Heidi Stirm. Please put "Dinners on the go" in the subject line. The last day to order will be May 4th. Meals may be picked up and paid for on May 8th in the commons between 4 P.M. and 7 P.M.

Pictured from left to right are Yosele Leon, Suzi Stirm, Erika Svedin, Jazmin Acosta, and Karina Zavala. Click to enlarge.

FCCLA Students Compete at District STAR Event

Congratulations to the following FCCLA competitors who recently competed at district STAR Events in Middleton.
  • 2nd place Karina Zavala, Jazmin Acosta and Yosele Leon in National Programs in Action
  • 2nd place Reonna Orr in Advocacy
  • 2nd place Audrey Svedin in Job Interview
  • 2nd place Arika Svedin in Recycle and Redesign
  • 1st place Suzi Stirm in Promote and Publicize FCCLA

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U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for rural outreach visits Youth Leadership Conference

Orlando, Fl. – John White, the U.S. Department of Education's deputy assistant secretary for rural outreach attended the National Leadership Conference of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held July 8-12 in Orlando, Florida.

During his visit, Mr. White spoke to over 6,600 members regarding the importance of career and technical organizations, such as FCCLA. He commended FCCLA for preparing students for the world of work by ensuring them with the skills that are needed to be successful. According to Mr. White, "FCCLA is modeling how to close the skills gap with well-rounded education, including soft skills." While in attendance, Mr. White also had to opportunity to experience the conference in action as he witnessed competitive events, National Officer Candidate speeches, and adviser professional development workshops.

This year's student-originated theme for the annual national meeting was "#realitycheck" and attracted over 6,600 members. Throughout the five-day convention, participants examined and discussed several critical issues, including family, school and community violence prevention, physical as well as financial fitness, future career exploration and countless community service projects.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), 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. FCCLA has over 190,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.

Two Melba FCCLA members, Jolene Svedin and Suzi Stirm, along with Chapter Adviser Heidi Stirm and Chapter Mom Teresa Svedin attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. Jolene and Suzi, along with Jazmin Acosta and Karina Zavala qualified to compete in STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) at this conference.

Jolene competed in the Entrepreneur Event. Jolene runs an event decorating business with her family. Jolene completed a portfolio of her past work, budgets, laws, licenses and possible props available. She presented her portfolio to a panel of judges. Jolene earned a gold medal at the Recognition Session.

Suzi presented a series of community service projects she along with other FCCLA Chapter members and FCS students. Some of the projects she participated in were the Annual Holiday Bazaar, Melba Community Auction, Supplies for Soldiers, and the Canned Food Drive. Suzi compiled a file folder of information and a display of pictures of the various events. Suzi then presented her project to a panel of judges. At the Recognition Session Suzi also received a gold medal.

Jolene and Suzi would like to express a sincere Thank You to the businesses whose donations allowed them to travel to the National Leadership Conference where they were able to earn gold medals and learn valuable leadership skills they will use the rest of their lives.

 

Everyone is part of a family, and Family Career and Community Leaders of America is the only national career and technica 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. Today over 225,000 members in nearly 7,000 chapters are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. 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.

 

 

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