Welcome Teachers for 2011- 2012Prince William County August 31, 2011

Striving for 212° -the extra degree

Teachers/Advisers Make A Difference

Since 1945 FCCLA advisers have helped over 10 million youth across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues.

Thanks for all that have chapters in Prince William.Looking for a chapter in each school for 2011-2012!!!

Leaders

hip Career Preparation

Communication

Planning

Decision Making

Goal Setting Responsibility

Why FCCLA for All Schools?

Mandated as part of FACS curriculum in VALinking with youth on local, state and national

levels of membership with common focusFor Students. . .For Teachers . . .For Schools . . .

For Community. . .

Today-- look at programs and resources to help YOU!!!

Membership and AffiliationPacket and CD arriving at School Soon???

Membership Facts

Nationally nearly 200,00 members-----VA has 9,881Your chapter????? Aim to increase this yearTo officially join– affiliate– minimum of 12 membersDues-- $9.00 national, $3.00 state for total of $12.00

to send to national, because VA has DIRECT affiliation

VA endorses Middle School affiliation– $600 for allNew this year- advisers pay dues, (modeling) Only use materials, logo, name, merchandise,

resources, etc. IF AFFILIATED.

2011-2012 school year MUST BE DONE ON LINE System is now open. NEW system as of 8/17/11 Go to www.fcclainc.org Click on the affiliation button– enter your email address,

first time enter Password 1 (then determine your own password )

Must have your chapter ID number to move further, if new chapter contact national

Will ask you to enter names of members and proceed– will appear in an “online shopping”

Affiliation Process

Affiliation Process Continues

Before submitting, double check spelling & grade level.Make sure to get a roster printout for payment.Know that dues for adviser will be added to the member

total.Can go back at any time to add more members.May need to go back change “type” of member.For a year of membership benefits submit prior to Nov. 1On the opening page of the affiliation process is listed a

number of helps to understand the system, process, and actions needed. Do not hesitate to contact National.

National Office 703-476-4900

General Membership Question– ask Dorothy Carpenter dcarpenter@fcclainc.org

Technology question– ask Chuck Hoffman choffman@fcclainc.org

Contacts

MembershipMember Services:• Teen Times• The Adviser• National Mailings• Adult Recognition Opportunities • Member Recognition Opportunities• Membership Campaign• Alumni and Associates• The Guide to Promoting FCCLA• Many more Resources (protected)

Use of New Adviser ACTION

PLAN (VA)

FCCLA…The Handbook to Ultimate Leadership

A comprehensive tool for all, which includes: Information about FCCLAGetting Started (organizing and

managing)National Programs and ProjectsStudent LeadershipThe FCCLA AdviserMembershipFinance and FundraisingCommunications and MarketingPublic Relations, and much more!

Get this TODAY!!

www.fccla-store.com (API) 800-507-7007 $60.00

The Handbook to Ultimate Leadership– why use?

• Full of resources for teacher, student, officers• Ready to use format for the handouts• Excellent for use with parents, school officials, community

resource personnel• Worth the time to explore and explore and explore• Resource also for your officers, it will encourage them to

take on new roles of leadership• Best tool to help new and/or experienced advisers

understand the organization and the opportunities• DO NOT allow it to overwhelm, use it in small parts over

time

Begin with a class discussion of local needs.What are some service agencies in the area?Be tuned in for “emergencies” that may occur during the year.Many ideas offered in the Community Service CD and The

Handbook to Ultimate Leadership (suggested on the action plan).

Check out to see if there are grants to assistance.Allow the members/students to plan using the Planning Process

and do as much as possible in class.National Outreach Project- Share Our Strength (education and

fundraising) and March of Dimes (education of members and others)

Power of One

A Better YouFamily TiesWorking on WorkingTake the LeadSpeak out for FCCLA

Individual Goal Setting and Actions by Members (students)

STAR Events Refer to the sheet, listing the events.Fit into every topic, class, task, competencies of FACSAllow for personal growth and leadership development.Many areas are requiring that student be in “competition”

to attend events, sessions, conferences, etc to attend.Provides rigor to our teaching.Can be used as class assessments/evaluations.Can be done by all students as well as members.Links perfectly with other national programs. (begin with

Community Service and Power of One)STAR Event Handbook- on line FREE in September

National Programs

Newest National Publication. . .

National Program Poster SetExcellent Promotion and Information for FACS

Classrooms

Available for you to take to your classrooms today$26.00

Will also be available at the end of the day.

Market FCCLA Programs

Co-Curricular FCCLA

• Occurs during class time• Compliments classroom learning • Encourages critical thinking, practical reasoning, &

problem-solving• Utilizes FCCLA resources in class• Projects are initiated, developed, and evaluated by

students (learning is hands-on and meaningful)• Empowers youth to take action for positive change• Provides incentives and recognition for students• Enhances FCS education– the ONLY way to do it!!!

Handy Resources

www.fcclainc.orgwww.virginiafccla.orgVA State StaffVA State Officer–Alec Ostapovicz and Rachel VanPelt in Fairfax

Other State Officers (find on VA website)Mentoring Program in VA

THANK YOU!

Good Luck Reaching that Extra Degree!

FCCLA is that Extra Degree!