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2021 - 2022
Chapter
Handbook
The Texas Association of Family, Career and
Community, Leaders of America
presents this handbook of
information to the members of the
organization at the local, region, state, and
national levels. The 2021-2022 Region Presidents wish
you a great year in your local chapters.
CHAPTER HANDBOOK
WHAT IS 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 schools, grades 6-12.
FCCLA helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family,
work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.
Any student, grades 6th-12th, who is currently enrolled or who has taken a course in family and
consumer sciences can become a member.
Each year over 164,000 students join over 5,300 chapters in 49 states, including Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands.
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.
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
CREED MISSION
We are the Family, Career and To promote personal growth and
Community Leaders of America. leadership development through
We face the future with warm courage Family and Consumer Sciences
and high hope. Education.
For we have the clear consciousness of
seeking old and precious values. “Focusing on the multiple roles of
For we are the builders of homes, family member, wage earner, and
Homes for America’s future, community leader, members develop
Homes where living will be the skills for life through -
expression of everything good and fair, ● Character development
Homes where truth and love and security ● Creative and critical thinking
and faith will be realities, not dreams. ● Interpersonal communication
We are the Family, Career and ● Practical knowledge
Community Leaders of America. ● Career preparation
We face the future with warm courage FCCLA is the only student-led
and high hope. organization with the family as its
central focus.
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PURPOSES PLANNING
1. To provide opportunities for personal
PROCESS
Identify Concerns
development and preparation for adult
Brainstorm for Ideas
life.
Evaluate
2. To strengthen the function of the family as
a basic unit of society.
Set A Goal
3. To encourage democracy through
Be Specific & Consider
cooperative action in the home and
Resources
community.
4. To encourage individual and group Form A Plan
involvement in helping achieve global Who, What, When, Where, &
cooperation and harmony. How
5. To promote a greater understanding
between youth and adults. Act
6. To provide opportunities for making Carry Out Plan
decisions and for assuming
responsibilities.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men Follow Up
and women in today’s society. Evaluate, Publicize, &
8. To promote family and consumer Recognize
sciences, and related occupations.
OPENING CEREMONY CLOSING CEREMONY
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
President: Give a rap with the gavel President: Give a rap with the gavel
signaling the officers and members to signaling the officers and members to stand
stand and say: and say:
“We are members of Family, Career and Members:
Community Leaders of America. Our
mission is to promote personal growth We are the Family, Career and Community
and leadership development through Leaders of America. We face the future with
family and consumer sciences
warm courage and high hope. For we have
education.”
the clear consciousness of seeking old and
Officers: “Focusing on the multiple roles precious values. For we are the builders of
of family member, wage earner and homes, homes for America's future. Homes
community leader, members develop where living will be the expression of
skills for life through character everything that is good and fair, Homes
development, creative and critical where truth and love and security and faith
thinking, interpersonal communication,
will be realities, not dreams. We are the
practical knowledge and career
preparation.” Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America We face the future with warm
Members: “As we work toward the courage and high hope
accomplishment of our goals, we learn
cooperation, take responsibility, develop President: “This meeting of the _____
leadership and give service.” Chapter of Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America is now in session. You
President: “This meeting of the _____ may be seated.
Chapter of Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America is now in
session. You may be seated.
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COLORS
Colors- Red and White
Official colors contribute to the organization’s national unity and provide identity. 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.
Red and white may be used effectively in many ways for FCCLA meetings, such as wearing
red and white uniforms, displaying the FCCLA emblem or using red and white decorations.
Flower- Red Rose
The red rose represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and
fragrance. It symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living.
Emblem
This is the official emblem for Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America chapters. The
collegiate letters stand for education and student
leadership. The arrow stands for an active organization
that embodies new arenas. The tagline, The Ultimate
Leadership Experience, comes off the lower right side.
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
NAME AND EMBLEM USE
According to national policy, the organization’s name and emblem may be used only in
connection with programs and projects directly related to the goal and purposes of FCCLA.
When the emblem is reproduced, it should be an exact replica of the official emblem. The
name and emblem of FCCLA may not be used in commercially developed or on
member-developed products for sale to the public except as authorized by national
headquarters.
The following guidelines are recommended when wearing the official emblem.
● Wear the emblem over the heart or on a jacket pocket
● Avoid wearing the emblem in combination with Other school organization emblem or
seal or in Combination with the school’s name.
FCCLA Pin
The pin is a reproduction of the FCCLA emblem. Members, advisors, honorary members,
Alumni & Associate members and chapter parents may wear the pin. Active Alumni &
Associate members use the shield guard; for advisors, an A; for honorary Members, an H;
and for chapter parents, a P.
The FCCLA pin is worn over the heart. The guard should be placed level with the lower point
of the pin. The wearer determines the number of symbols to be worn at one time and their
placement on the chain.
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Parliamentary Law FCCLA FYI
Order of Business
FCCLA Week- is celebrated each year during
1. Call to order or opening the second full week in February and coincides
ceremony with National Career & Technical Education
Week.
2. Roll Call
National Headquarters- is located in Reston,
3. Secretary’s report Virginia.
4. Treasurer’s report The Birth of the Organization- was on June
11,1945 in Chicago, Illinois. The name was
5. Other officer’s report changed from Future Homemakers of America
to Family, Career and Community Leaders of
6. Standing committee report America in 1999 to better define the
organization.
7. Special committee report (if any)
National Fall Conference– is a weekend
8. Unfinished business meeting held in the fall. Attendees discover
creative ways to heighten chapter, school, and
9. New business
community involvement. Fall Conference
information is distributed to chapters early in
10. Announcements
the school year. Information may be found at
11. Program www.fcclainc.org.
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
12. Adjournment or Closing National Leadership Conference- is held
Ceremony each July and offers members and advisors
opportunities to develop leadership skills and
How A Motion Progresses learn ways to enhance chapter action through
participation in issue-oriented workshops and
1. A member rises and addresses activities.
the presiding officer.
Teen Times- is FCCLA members’ national
magazine, with coverage of teen issues and
2. The member is recognized by
chapter action ideas. Members receive one
the presiding officer. printed and three electronic issues each year.
3. The member proposes a motion. Social Media-
4. Another member seconds the Twitter @TexasFCCLA
motion.
Facebook @TexasFCCLA
5. The presiding officer states the
Instagram @txfccla
motion to the assembly.
Snapchat @TexasFCCLA
6. The assembly discusses or
debates the motion.
7. The presiding officer takes the
vote on the motion.
8. The presiding officer announces
the result of the vote.CHAPTER HANDBOOK
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
The FCCLA Career Connection national peer
education program guides students to
develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects
to discover their strengths and practice
career-ready skills. Through their projects, members experience
career preparation and improve their critical and creative thinking,
interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and real-world
skills.
The FCCLA Community Service national peer
education program guides students to
develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects
to improve the quality of life in their
communities. Through their projects, members experience character
development and improve their critical and creative thinking,
interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
preparation. Youth leaders learn more about themselves, others, and
the world so that they can make a difference now and in the future.
The FCCLA Student Body national peer
education program helps young people learn
to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices.
Its goals are to: help young people make
informed, responsible decisions about their health, provide youth
opportunities to teach others, and develop healthy lifestyles, as well
as communication and leadership skills.
The FCCLA Stand Up national peer education
program guides members to develop, plan,
carry out, and evaluate advocacy activities to
improve the quality of life in their communities. Members develop
their voice to make a positive impact. Through their projects,
members experience character development and improve their
critical and creative thinking, interpersonal communication,
leadership, practical knowledge, and career preparation.CHAPTER HANDBOOK
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
The FCCLA Families First is a national peer
education program through which youth gain
a better understanding of how families work
and learn skills to become strong family
members. Its goals are to: help youth become strong family
members and leaders for today and tomorrow and strengthen the
family as the basic unit of society.
The FCCLA Financial Fitness national peer
education program involves youth teaching
one another how to make, save, and spend
money wisely. Through FCCLA's Financial
Fitness program, youth plan and carry out projects that help them
and their peers learn to become wise financial managers and smart
consumers.
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety
(FACTS) is a national FCCLA peer education
program through which students strive to
save lives through personal, vehicle, and road
safety. Teens work to educate adults and youth about traffic safety
and support enforcement of local rules and regulations regarding
community traffic safety. Youth leaders can help families promote
basic safety attitudes that can last a lifetime.
Power of One helps students find and use
their personal power. Members set their own
goals, work to achieve them, and enjoy the
results with friends and family, in their future
at college and on the job.
POWER OF ONE UNITS
A BETTER YOU FAMILY TIES
WORKING ON WORKING TAKE THE LEAD
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS
STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in
which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and
individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. There are more than 30
STAR Events that members can participate in. STAR Events can be found on the
National FCCLA website. The top 5 region competitors advance to state. The top 2
state competitors advance to national.
STAR Events:
Career Investigation, Chapter in Review (Display and Portfolio), Chapter Service Project
(Display and Portfolio), Culinary Arts, Culinary Math Management, Early Childhood Education,
Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Fashion Construction, Fashion Design, Focus on
Children, Food Innovations, Hospitality, Interior Design, Interpersonal Communications, Job
Interview, Leadership, National Programs in Action, Nutrition and Wellness, Parliamentary
Procedure, Professional Presentations, Promote and Publicize FCCLA!, Public Policy
Advocate, Repurpose and Redesign, Say Yes to FCS Education, Sports Nutrition,
Sustainability Challenge, and Teach and Train.
Online STAR Events– Digital Stories for Change, FCCLA Chapter Website and Instructional
Video Design
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
FCCLA/ LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl – The content and competition questions focus on six
key areas of consumer knowledge that teens need to know to function effectively in today’s
marketplace.
Skill Demonstration Events— These events provide opportunities for members to
demonstrate college and career-ready skills in Family and Consumer Sciences and related
occupations. These competitions take place at the National Fall Conference.
STATE
COMPETITIVE
EVENTS
●Proficiency Events (Region and State level only)– Cupcake Battle, Cupcake
Presentation, Mystery Basket, Serving Up Success, and Toys That Teach.
●Family Consumer Sciences Assessments (FCSAs) Objective tests given to
FCCLA members at fall leadership workshops, region FCCLA conferences and at
the state FCCLA Leadership Conference.CHAPTER HANDBOOK
Texas FCCLA Calendar IMPORTANT DATES
2021
Sept- Nov Fall Leadership Workshops Across Texas
Sept- Nov Fall Executive Council Meetings Across Texas
September 13-17 Membership Recruitment Week Across Texas
September 20 Competitive Event Officer Meeting Austin
October 3-4 Texas FCCLA Fall Conference Dallas
October 6 State Fair of Texas, Youth Activities Day Dallas
November 4-5 Capitol Leadership Washington, D.C.
November 5-7 National Fall Conference Washington, D.C.
2022
January 27-29 Region V Leadership Conference Corpus Christi
February 3-5 Region IV Leadership Conference Galveston
February 10-12 Region I Leadership Conference Lubbock
February 17-19 Region III Leadership Conference Waco
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
March 3-5 Region II Leadership Conference Waco
April 7-9 State Leadership Conference Dallas
June 12-17 Officer Leadership Camp Navasota,
Camp Allen
June 29-July 3 National Leadership Conference San Diego, CA
TEXAS FCCLA REGIONSCHAPTER HANDBOOK
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
STATE FCCLA OFFICE: State President
Caroline Davis
Glen Rose High School
Texas Association of Family, Career, and 900 Stadium Dr.
Community Glen Rose, Texas 76043
Leaders of America Advisor: Tayler Sullivan
1107 W. 45th Street (254) 898-3844
Austin, Texas 78756 statepresident@texasfccla.org
Phone: (512) 306-0099
Region I President
Fax:(512) 442-7100 Adriana Tarin
fccla@texafccla.org Denver City High School
601 Mustang Ave.
Denver City, Texas 79323
Melissa Isaacs, State Advisor Advisor, Shanna Weir
misaacs@texasfccla.org (806) 592-6643
regionipresident@texasfccla.org
Nancy Moore Region II President
Caroline Welker
Region I Advisor Early High School
Anton, Texas 115 Sudderth Drive
nmoore@texasfccla.org Early, Texas 76802
Advisor, Courtney Brandstetter
(325) 643-4593
Cindy Holton
FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA
regioniipresident@texasfccla.org
Region II & III Advisor
McGregor, Texas Region III President
Haven Fant
cholton@texasfccla.org Zavalla High School
431 East Main
Judy Engleman Zavalla, Texas 75980
Advisor, Elizabeth Boulware
Region IV & V Advisor (936) 897-2301
Jewett, Texas regioniiipresident@texasfccla.org
jengleman@texasfccla.org
Region IV President
Shelby Johnston
Pam Rosenbaum Officer Buffalo High School
1724 N Buffalo Ave.
Coordinator Buffalo, Texas 75831
Abilene, Texas Advisor, Amanda Harter
prosenbaum@texasfccla.org (903) 322-2473
regionivpresident@texasfccla.org
Region V President
Mariana Williams
Byron P. Steele High School
1300 FM 1103
Cibolo, Texas 78108
Advisor, Jana Mahoney
(210) 619-4070
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