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What is FCCLA?FCCLA is an acronym for Family, Career,

Community, Leaders of America.

It is a 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.

Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine million youth. The original name for the organization was Future Homemakers of America or FHA.

The central focus of FCCLA is family.

FCCLA Past-Future June 1945 Future Homemakers of America was

founded at a convention in Chicago, Illinois.

July 1999 Voting delegates voted in favor of the proposed name change to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

February 2010 Celebrating 65 years of leadership.

The FCCLA Missioncharacter development

creative and critical thinking

interpersonal communication

practical knowledge and

vocational preparation

FCCLA Purpose Purposes to provide opportunities for personal development and

preparation for adult life

to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society

to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community

to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony

to promote greater understanding between youth and adults

to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.

to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society

to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations

Who can be a member?Anyone you is currently enrolled or has already

had a family and consumer science class.

FCCLA has a national membership of over 225,000 young men and women in nearly 7,000 chapters.

There are 50 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Membership is gained by paying an annual dues amount.

What do national dues support?Payment of national dues makes the

organization possible.

National dues support Teen Times, chapter mailings, national programs, chapter resources, training, promotion, processing fees, membership cards, national officer’s efforts, membership promotion, National Board of Director’s activities, expenses related to raising money, and operating expenses of the national headquarters and staff.

DuesDues are currently $18 for membership.

Members receive a membership card, a subscription to Teen Times, and the opportunity to participate in all national and state sponsored competitions and meetings.

For being enrolled in this class you are considered an associate.

Once dues are received you are considered an affiliate.

FCCLA Colors and MeaningsRed 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.

Official FCCLA Flower:The red rose which symbolizes a desire for

beauty in everyday living.

FYI Colors

Red and white

The FCCLA Official Uniform Red blazer—may be single or double-breasted Black skirts and slacks are to be worn with the official

blazer

Tagline The Ultimate Leadership Experience

Motto Toward New Horizons

Flower Rose

FCCLA PublicationsNational Magazine is Teen Times

State magazine is Chapter Chatters

Benefits of FCCLA Make new Friends

Career Preparation

Travel opportunities

Learn how to plan and carry our projects and goals

Personal growth and enhanced self-esteem

Positive contact between your and adults

Gain public speaking skills

Scholarship awards

Leadership experience

LeadershipThe ability to guide or direct others.

FCCLA members can experience leadership by participating in projects that their chapters conduct.

Students may also hold leadership offices.

FCCLA leaders should Have a positive attitude Work closely with everyone in the chapter to

achieve their goals Respect the opinions of others Stay informed about that is going on within the

organization.

Themes2011-2012 National Theme

Imagination In Action

2100-2012 State Theme Got Imagination?

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.