Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Conference Adviser Guide - MARCH 15-17, 2019
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Georgia FCCLA
State Leadership Conference
Adviser Guide
MARCH 15-17, 2019
Table of Contents
Checklist to Prepare for State Leadership Conference……………………………………………………………………………..2
State Leadership Conference Deadline Checklist…..………………………………………………………………………………...3
Changes to 2019 State Leadership Conference………………………………………………………………………………………..4
General Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Conference Registration………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Payments………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Tentative Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Hotel Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
Code of Conduct……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Multiple Release Forms…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Parking…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
Special Accommodations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13
Foundation Event…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………13
Emergency Notification System……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14
Conference T-shirts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Ribbons………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15
Voting Delegates……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15
State Officer Elections……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15
Competitive Events List………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
STAR Events Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17
STAR Events Orientation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17
Culinary STAR Event……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...17
State Events…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..18
Courtesy Corps……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...18
Session Internship…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….….19
Opening Session…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19
National Anthem Contest……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...20
Recognition Session…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…20
Awards Available……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
Honor Roll Chapters………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20
State Programs………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
Scrapbook Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
Year in Review……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
Community Service at SLC!.........................................................................................................................22
National Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
Scholarships…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
Gala……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
Adviser Session………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24
Board of Directors Election……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………24
Closing and Awards Session…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
National Leadership Conference Preparation………………………………………………………………………………………..24
Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25
Appendix A: Multiple Release Form
Appendix B: Certification Form
Appendix C: Adviser Responsibility Form - NEW
Appendix D: State Leadership Conference Registration Tutorial
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Checklist to Prepare for State Leadership Conference
Set chapter deadlines for registration and payment
Submit school district paperwork and transportation information
Determine student cost to attend with your chapter, including registration fees, lodging, meals, travel,
etc.
Provide students with necessary conference information, including cost
Send a letter to parents with event details
Discuss dress code requirements with students
Collect student payment before registration deadline
Register all students, advisers, chaperones for the conference by the deadline
Print e-mailed invoice and check, double-check, triple-check for accuracy
Submit invoice to bookkeeper for payment
Mail conference payment to Georgia FCCLA
Book hotel rooms
Follow the deadline checklist for all State Leadership Conference forms
Review State Leadership Conference tentative agenda with attending members
Ensure proper dress attire is packed with students before departure
Ensure all Multiple Release Forms are properly completed, bring copies with you to State Leadership
Conference in a large envelope with certification form (Appendix B) on the outside
Sign up for Emergency Notification System (Remind)
Have all attendees follow and like Georgia FCCLA on social media sites to receive conference updates
and emergency information during the conference
Discuss National Leadership Conference information with students, so they are prepared if they qualify
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State Leadership Conference Deadline Checklist
Date Deadline Notes
January 4 State Officer Candidate Intent https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/1920-state-officer-candidate-
Form intent-form/
National Officer Candidate Intent https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/1920-national-officer-candidate-
Form intent-form/
January 18 State Officer Candidate https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-state-officer-
Application application/
National Officer Candidate https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/20192020-national-officer-
Application candidate-application/
January 31 Georgia FCCLA Scholarship https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-georgia-fccla-scholarship-
Deadline application/
January 31 Master Adviser Application http://fcclainc.org/advisers/adult-awards.php
Adviser Mentor Application
January 31 State Honorary Membership https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-georgia-fccla-honorary-
Award membership-form/
January 31 Honor Roll Chapter http://gafccla.com/adviser-resources.php
January 31 State Programs Submission https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-state-programs-submission/
January 31 National Program Awards http://fcclainc.org/programs/program-award-applications.php
Application
January 31 State Scrapbook Page Mail to: Matt Penrow, State Historian, Lincoln County High School,
200 Charles Ward Elam Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817
January 31 School Administrator Award http://fcclainc.org/advisers/adult-awards.php
January 31 State News Award https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-state-news-award-
application/
February 15 Cybis Production Internship http://www.thinkcybis.com/intern
February 15 Early Bird Registration http://gafccla.com/events/state-leadership-conference
February 15 National Anthem Contest https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-slc-national-anthem-
contest/
February 15 Year in Review Photos https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/20182019-year-in-review/
February 15 State Officer Selection Committee Student: https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-state-officer-
Application selection-committee-application/
February 15 State Officer Selection Committee Adult: https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-officer-selection-
Application committee-application-adult/
February 21 Regular Registration http://gafccla.com/events/state-leadership-conference
February 28 Payment Postmark Deadline Send to: Georgia FCCLA, PO Box 840, Bogart, GA 30622
February 25- Online Testing for STAR Events Applied Math for Culinary Management and Parliamentary
March 1 Procedure – Info will be sent separately
March 1 Power of One Awards Application http://fcclainc.org/programs/power-of-one.php
& Supporting Documentation https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/2019-power-of-one-supporting-
documentation/
March 1 National FCCLA Scholarship http://fcclainc.org/youth-leaders/youth-scholarship-
applications.php
March 1 Board of Directors Application https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/adviser-application-to-the-board-
of-directors/
https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/georgia-fccla-board-of-directors-
recommendation/
March 1 Sign up for Notification System https://www.remind.com/join/19fcclaslc
(Remind)
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March 1 Chapter Contribution Form https://gafccla.wufoo.com/forms/20182019-georgia-fccla-donation-
form/
March 15 Certification Form with Multiple See Appendix – Bring with you to registration
Release Forms
Adviser Responsibility Form - NEW
Changes to 2019 State Leadership Conference
• New Venue: The 2019 State Leadership Conference will be held at the Sheraton Atlanta on Courtland
Street.
• Hotel Information: All participants must stay at the conference hotel for the duration of the event.
Please see the Board of Directors Policy for more information.
• Hotel Reservations: For 2019, all hotel reservations will be made through the DLG Conference
Registration system.
• Dress Code: A new dress code was approved by the Board of Directors in December of 2018. Please see
page 8 for more information.
• State Event Schedule: All non-culinary State Events will compete on Friday, March 15th. Please see the
tentative schedule on page 7 for more details.
• New Adviser Responsibility Form: A new Adviser Responsibility Form has been added as Appendix C.
This form must be completed and turned in to the registration desk upon arrival.
General Information
State Leadership Conference Description: While attending the Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Conference,
students will have 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 workforce.
Activities at the conference will include personal and professional development workshops, competitive events
and motivational general sessions.
Objective: To provide a learning environment that challenges FCCLA members’ intellectual potential; nurtures
personal development through the teaching of leadership skills and community values; and prepares them to
pursue their goals, live a healthy life, and be responsibly, involved citizens.
Date: Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17, 2019
Location: The Sheraton Atlanta and the AmericasMart Building 2 (general sessions)
Cost:
Registration Early Bird Cost Regular Cost Late Cost
Deadline Feb. 15 Feb. 21 After Feb. 21
Package (includes all sessions, black polo shirt, Career and Trade Expo, $90 $105 $150
workshops, Foundation event, Gala ticket, and Saturday lunch)
Registration (includes all sessions, black polo shirt, Career and Trade $60 $75 $150
Expo, workshops, Foundation Event)
Awards Session (Sunday morning – parents only) $5* $10* $20
Foundation Event (if not purchased through the Package Deal) $10 $15 $20
Saturday Lunch Ticket (if not purchased through the Package Deal) $15 $20 $25
Gala Tickets (if not purchased through the Package Deal) $30 $40 $60
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Registration Packages
Early Bird Registration Fee: $60 (includes admission to all sessions, black polo shirt, Career and Trade Expo,
workshops, and Foundation Event)
Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 15
Early Bird Package Fee: $90 (includes admission to all sessions, black polo shirt, Career and Trade Expo,
workshops, Foundation event, Saturday lunch ticket, and Gala ticket)
Early Bird Package Deadline: February 15
Regular Registration Fee: $75 (includes admission to all sessions, black polo shirt, Career and Trade Expo,
workshops, and Foundation Event)
Regular Registration Deadline: February 21
Regular Package Fee: $105 (includes admission to all sessions, black polo shirt, Career and Trade Expo,
workshops, Foundation event, Saturday lunch ticket and Gala ticket)
Regular Registration Deadline: February 21
Late Registration Fee: $150 (includes admission to all sessions, Career and Trade Expo, workshops)
• To register late, email gafccla@gmail.com.
• Late registrations will be allowed until 48 hours after the posted regular registration deadline.
• After 48 hours, no late registrations will be accepted.
• T-shirts, polos, Foundation tickets, lunch tickets, gala tickets, and/or other items are not guaranteed for
late registrations.
• There are no on-site registrations.
Attendee Information Needed to Register
• Polo shirt size
• Registration (package or ala carte)
• Item Info:
o Voting Delegate (1 per chapter)
o Courtesy Corps
o Conference T-shirt size (optional)
o Culinary butane rental
Required Forms
• Multiple Release Form – completed form from each member
Registration Deadlines
• Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 15
• Regular Registration Deadline: February 21
• Payment Postmark Deadline: February 28
• Late Registration: Available for 48 hours after the posted regular registration deadline (February 21) as
per the Georgia FCCLA Board of Directors Policy and Procedure Manual (see above).
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Conference Registration
Registration Link
Conference Registration Tutorial – Found at the bottom of this adviser’s guide.
Registration Deadlines
• Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 15
• Regular Registration Deadline: February 21
All affiliated, paid FCCLA members are eligible to attend the
State Leadership Conference. Chapter advisers, parents,
alumni, local administrators, teacher educators or others are
eligible to attend. Every person attending the State
Leadership Conference MUST be registered and paid and
have a name badge to enter any session.
Chaperone Ratio
A ratio of one adult for every 4 members is recommended. A
male chaperone is required for male students. In the event
your county has a different chaperone policy, your county’s
policy should be followed. When attending Georgia FCCLA
conferences and events, advisers are expected to provide
adequate supervision for his/her students. All chaperones
must follow the Georgia FCCLA code of conduct. Chaperones
are expected to attend all workshops or meetings with the
members and advisers.
Registration Refunds
No registration refunds will be processed after the registration deadline.
Payments
Payment Postmark Deadline: February 28
Checks
Checks can be made out to Georgia FCCLA and mailed to
PO Box 840, Bogart, GA 30622.
Credit Card Payments
Please email gafccla@gmail.com to request a credit card invoice.
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Tentative Schedule
Friday, March 15
10:00 am - 12:00 pm State Officer Candidate Brunch
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Conference Registration
12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm Statesman Testing
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Foundation Event
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm State Event Orientations – Creed Speaking, Power of One, Digital Delish Dish, Food Science
Investigation, Toys That Teach
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Voting Delegate Orientation and Roundtables
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Adviser Orientation *newcomers recommended
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm State Officer Candidate Speeches
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm State Officer Candidate Voting (drop in time)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner on Own
6:15 pm – 6:30 pm Usher Meeting
6:30 pm Doors open at the AmericasMart, Building 2
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Opening & Business Session at the AmericasMart, Building 2
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm State Officer Candidate Letter Pick-up (drop in time)
9:45 pm – 10:30 pm STAR Events Orientation
11:00 pm Curfew – All students must be in their assigned hotel rooms
Saturday, March 16
7:30 am – 9:00 am STAR Events Judge Orientation
8:00 am – 9:00 am STAR Events Runner Orientation
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Culinary Arts STAR Event Orientation and Competition
8:30 am – 9:00 am STAR Events Set Up for Display Events
9:00 am – 3:00 pm STAR Events Competitions – Times given at registration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Baking and Pastry State Event Orientation and Competition (Group 1)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Creative Showpiece State Event Orientation and Competition
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Career and Trade Expo
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Workshops
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Say Yes to FCS Event
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch Pick Up Time (pre-ordered tickets are required)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Baking and Pastry State Event Orientation and Competition (Group 2)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Chicken Fabrication State Event Orientation and Competition
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Knife Skills State Event Orientation and Competition
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Alumni and Guest Reception (invitation only)
6:30 pm Doors open at the AmericasMart, Building 2
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Recognition Session at the AmericasMart, Building 2
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Gala and Reception
11:30 pm Curfew – All students must be in their assigned hotel rooms
Sunday, March 17
8:00 am – 9:15 am Adviser Breakfast
9:30 am – 10:00 am STAR Events Seating at the AmericasMart, Building 2
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Closing Awards Ceremony at the AmericasMart, Building 2
After the Closing Ceremony National STAR Events Meeting at the AmericasMart, Building 2 – required for all
National STAR Events competitors
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Hotel Information
Hotel Registration Deadline: February 21
In keeping with all guidelines and standards of National FCCLA, the following will be enforced for the 2019
State Leadership Conference:
• All attendees must stay in the official Georgia FCCLA hotel property assigned in order to participate in
Georgia FCCLA Overnight Conferences (State and National). Georgia FCCLA will not provide a wavier
policy regardless to participants’ proximity to the conference hotel. All participants will be required to
stay in the conference hotel property (STAR Events and State Events participants, Officer Candidates,
Statesmen Test participants, Scholarship Recipients, and all other registered participants.)
• Conference attendees must stay for the duration of the conference – at least two nights for the State
Leadership Conference.
• Due to the limited number of multiple housing rooms in the hotels, double/double rooms will be used
first as a quad for students, then as a twin for adults. Two adults may be assigned to a king or queen
room. A rollaway may be available depending upon the property.
• Because of the large number of students involved, chapter advisors are asked to assume the
responsibility for all charges incurred by their chapter.
• Members and/or chapters who do not stay in the assigned conference hotel will be disqualified from
receiving scholarships, competitive event awards (of any level), chapter awards, and other recognitions.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations will be completed through the conference registration system this year. Please follow the
step-by-step instructions in the Conference Registration tutorial at the end of this Adviser Guide.
Once registration closes, Georgia FCCLA export the information and send it directly to the hotel to make your
room reservations. You will receive a confirmation from the hotel within two weeks; however, the hotel pricing
information will show up on your registration invoice to be able to give this to the bookkeeper.
Please note: Hotel payments will need to be sent directly to the hotel. Conference registration payments will be
sent to Georgia FCCLA.
Do not call the hotel directly to book hotel rooms – you will not be allowed to obtain rooms in our block unless
you go through Georgia FCCLA.
Rooming rates are below. Rooms will be first come first served. Double bed rooms will only be utilized for 3-4
people.
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Approximate number of rooms
Room Type Room Rate (not including taxes)
available each night
Standard Double-Bedded Rooms $160.00 340
(For 3-4 people) ($165 w/ $5 state tax)
Standard King Rooms $160.00
(For 1-2 people)
150
($165 w/ $5 state tax)
Deluxe King Rooms (with pull out $160.00
20
sofa bed) ($165 w/ $5 state tax)
Corner Suite King (with pull out $210.00 15
sofa bed) ($215 w/ $5 state tax)
Corner Suite Double Bedded (with $210.00 10
pull out sofa bed) ($215 w/ $5 state tax)
Tax exempt forms and correct payment will need to be brought to the hotel upon check-in. No payments should
be sent to Georgia FCCLA. Don’t forget to add a $5 charge per room per night for the Georgia Hotel Motel Fee
(tax exempt forms do not cover this $5 fee).
Members should be informed about telephone, movie costs, room service and other incidental costs.
Any reservation not cancelled within three days prior to arrival will incur a charge equal to a one night’s deposit.
***Please note: Registered attendees MUST be registered in a hotel room per the Board of Directors policy.
9 – updated November 2018FCCLA Dress Code
FCCLA members are expected to display a professional image at all functions. Members should always be respectful to
administrators, exhibitors, parents, advisers and other members. Advisers will ensure that students look professional
and in appropriate attire at all times. Students in inappropriate clothes will be asked to change clothes before returning
to the meeting.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Activity Required Attire
Arrival to Hotel Neat jeans (no holes, rips or tears), black or khaki pants
Statesman Testing Chapter t-shirt or other nice, appropriate shirt
Foundation Event Shoes – no flip flops
State Event Orientations/Competitions Professional white or black shirt
Voting Delegate Orientation Black bottoms (slacks, skirt or sheath dress – skirt and dress may be no more than 2
State Officer Candidate Speeches inches above the knee)
Opening and Business Session Shoes, black preferred
STAR Events Orientation Appropriate neckware (neckware from the official emblematic supplier; black or red
tie; black or red bow tie; single strand of pearls; red, black and/or white scarf; or no
neckware)
Red blazer is strongly encouraged, but not required
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Activity Required Attire
STAR Events Runner Orientation Professional white or black shirt
Career and Trade Expo Black bottoms (slacks, skirt or sheath dress – skirt and dress may be no more than 2
Workshops inches above the knee)
Say Yes to FCS Event Shoes, black preferred
Recognition Session (if not attending the Gala) Appropriate neckware (neckware from the official emblematic supplier; black or red
tie; black or red bow tie; single strand of pearls; red, black and/or white scarf; or no
neckware)
Red blazer is strongly encouraged, but not required
Culinary Arts STAR Event Appropriate Chef’s Attire – see competition guidelines for more
Culinary State Events information
STAR Events Competitions Professional white or black shirt
Black bottoms (slacks, skirt or sheath dress – skirt and dress may be no more than 2
inches above the knee)
Shoes, black preferred
Appropriate neckware (neckware from the official emblematic supplier; black or red
tie; black or red bow tie; single strand of pearls; red, black and/or white scarf; or no
neckware)
Red blazer is strongly encouraged, but not required
***Costumes are allowed with specific STAR Events competitions. Please refer to the
Competitive Events Guide and specific event guidelines for allowable competition
elements***
Recognition Session Dress shirt, neck tie, blazer or suits, slacks, dress shoes and socks; tuxedo
Gala is optional
Dressy dress (must be fingertip length) or pantsuit, dress shoes. No
cleavage, bare midriffs or bare backs extending below the waist
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Activity Required Attire
STAR Events Recognition/Closing Session Professional white or black shirt
National STAR Events Meeting Black bottoms (slacks, skirt or sheath dress – skirt and dress may be no more than 2
inches above the knee)
Shoes, black preferred
Appropriate neckware (neckware from the official emblematic supplier; black or red
tie; black or red bow tie; single strand of pearls; red, black and/or white scarf; or no
neckware)
Red blazer is strongly encouraged, but not required
Departure – travel home Neat jeans (no holes, rips or tears), black or khaki pants
Chapter t-shirt or other nice, appropriate shirt
Shoes – no flip flops
Advisers, Chaperones and Guests
Activity Required Attire
All conference activities Business Professional
Jeans, t-shirts, and athletic wear are not acceptable attire
Inappropriate Attire
The following should not be worn to any FCCLA activity, including in hotel hallways and lobby:
• Clothing and accessories which are sexually suggestive, which advertise drugs, alcohol or tobacco
products or display profanity.
• See-through, tight fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short or low-cut
blouses/tops/dresses/skirts.
• Pants or skirts that are worn below the hip bone; no undergarments may be showing.
• Spandex, leggings, stirrup pants, leotards, short shorts, cutoffs or pajamas. If leggings are worn,
shorts/skirt/dress must be an appropriate length over the leggings.
• Clothing which is stained, torn or ripped.
• Bare feet
11 – updated November 2018FCCLA Code of Conduct
FCCLA members and advisers should follow the following guidelines while attending a Georgia FCCLA sponsored event:
1. Behavior at all times should be such that it reflects a positive, professional image of you, your chapter, your
state and the organization.
2. Delegates shall keep their adult advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times.
3. Local advisers will be responsible for their delegates’ conduct.
4. Delegates will attend all general sessions, workshops and activities.
5. Delegates will be prompt and prepared for all activities.
6. Identification badges will be worn at all times except when outside the hotel or meeting area.
7. The dress code will be enforced at all times. (The Dress Code is listed in the Adviser Guide.) If a dress code
infraction is documented, that documentation will be shared with the adviser and adviser’s administration.
8. Any accidents, injuries or illnesses should be reported to the adult chaperone or state adviser immediately.
9. All delegates will observe the curfew set by the State/National Office.
10. Delegates will spend the night at the assigned hotel and in their assigned room. They will be quiet at curfew.
11. Delegates are not permitted in sleeping rooms with members of the opposite sex, unless accompanied by an
official chaperone.
12. Inappropriate physical conduct is not allowed and will be subject to disciplinary action.
13. No student shall leave the hotel unless accompanied by his/her adviser or chaperone.
14. If a student is found responsible for stealing or vandalism, the student and his/her parents/guardians will be
expected to pay all damages.
15. Delegates attending the FCCLA Conference may not purchase, possess, consumer or be under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs at any time. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
16. Smoking, vaping, or the possession of tobacco, is not allowed.
17. Delegates violating or ignoring any of the conduct rules will subject their entire chapter delegation to being
unseated and their candidates or competitive events contestants (if applicable) being disqualified. Individual
delegates who disregard the rules will be subject to disciplinary action and be sent home at their own expense.
In the case of student delegates, parents/guardians will be notified.
12 – updated November 2018Multiple Release Forms and Other Required Forms
All members must have a completed Multiple Release Form (Appendix A) on file prior to the beginning of the
conference.
This year, all required forms will be scanned and returned to the adviser during registration. Advisers have the option of
submitting their forms ahead of time via this Wufoo form. Submitting them early will help speed up your registration
process.
The forms that must be turned in at registration, or via the Wufoo Form, are:
• Multiple Release Forms – Appendix A (one per member)
• Certification Form – Appendix B (one per chapter)
• Adviser Responsibility Form – Appendix C (one per chapter – all advisers and principal must sign)
Parking
Hotel Parking
The Sheraton Atlanta will offer a reduced price for conference parking - $17.00 per day per car.
Bus parking is not available at the hotel; however, it is currently available at the Georgia World Congress Center
Marshalling Yard for $39.55 per bus per day. You can pre-purchase online at www.gwccparking.com using the code
Bus30 and the Special Truck and bus parking tab. As of right now, there is space available. The address is 362 Ivan Allen
Jr Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30313.
Please note: Georgia FCCLA nor the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel provides transportation to and from any bus parking. Bus
drivers and other transportation volunteers will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the
hotel.
AmericasMart Building 2 Parking
While the AmericasMart Building 2 is in walking distance from the hotel (approximately 15 minutes – 0.5 miles), there is
parking available for cars (no school buses). Please note: this is an additional cost and not included in the hotel parking
rates above.
Building 2 Parking Garage Building 3 Parking Garage (if Building 2 is full)
218-220 Ted Turner Drive 78 John Portman Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30303 Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours available: 7:00 am – 11:30 pm Hours available: 7:00 am – 11:30 pm
AmericasMart Parking Rates
0-1 Hours - $4.00 2-3 Hours - $12.00 9+ Hours - $25.00
1-2 Hours - $8.00 3-9 Hours - $16.00
Special Accommodations
For members that require special accommodations, complete the special needs portion in the registration system.
Example reasons that students may need special accommodations would include wheelchair access or interpreter
services or special dietary requests.
Foundation Event
This event will happen during State Leadership Conference registration on Friday afternoon. It is open to all conference
participants and will offer multiple activities for members to participate in.
Chapters who complete the Foundation Event activities will be entered into a drawing for a free red FCCLA blazer!
13 – updated November 2018Emergency Notification System: Remind
Georgia FCCLA will be using Remind for an Emergency Notification System during the conference, as well as a way for
advisers to receive alerts of any updates or changes taking place. Follow the instructions below to receive texts. At least
one adviser from each school will need to subscribe in order to collect your conference materials at the conference. You
must subscribe via text for easier access, but you may also subscribe via email as a secondary form of communication.
Pick a way to receive messages from Remind:
Conference T-shirts
Again this year, a conference T-shirt will be available. This conference shirt is separate from the black polo given as a
part of the conference registration fee.
The design will include the conference logo and will be released soon!
T-shirts can be pre-ordered through the registration system. Select Items and Conference T-shirts, selecting the size for
pre-ordering. T-shirts will also be available on-site.
14 – updated November 2018Ribbons
Conference attendees have the opportunity to earn ribbons through FCCLA programs and projects throughout the year.
Learn how to earn these nametag ribbons HERE. Here’s just a sampling of the ribbons:
• Membership • Fund Donor • STAR Events
• Adopt-A-Chapter • Graduating Senior Competitor
• Alumni • Honor Roll • STAR Events Judge
• Career Connection • Lead Consultant • State Event
• Community Service • Legislative Competitor
• Courtesy Corps Connection • STOP the Violence
• FACTS • National Outreach • Student Body
• Families First Project • Voting Delegate
• FCCLA Adviser • Power of One
• Financial Fitness • Say Yes to FCS
Voting Delegates
Each chapter is entitled to one Voting Delegate.
For 2019: Your voting delegate cannot be a competitor in the following events due to competition time overlaps: Creed
Speaking, Power of One, Digital Delish Dish, Food Science Investigation, Toys That Teach.
Voting Delegate Schedule
Friday, March 15
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Voting Delegate Orientation and Roundtables
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm State Officer Candidate Speeches (all conference attendees can attend)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm State Officer Candidate Voting (drop in time)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Opening & Business Session at the AmericasMart, Building 2
Special seating for voting delegates for Bylaw Amendments
*Voting delegates that sit in the designated seating during the opening session and proceed to vote in the Business
session will be entered to win $100 for their chapters.
State Officer Elections
The 2019-2020 Georgia FCCLA State Officer Team will be elected during the State Leadership Conference. We need
committed and enthusiastic officers, please encourage your chapter members to apply. The State Officer Handbook and
Application can be found online under Events and State Officer Candidate Interviews.
State Officer Selection Committee
Deadline: February 15
Adult Application Here
FCCLA Member Application Here
According to our bylaws, a committee of FCCLA members and advisers serve on a “state officer selection committee” to
interview the state officers and place them in offices. These committee members can’t be involved in STAR or state
events on Saturday, as they will be in interviews all day.
15 – updated November 2018Competitive Events List
STAR Events
The top two teams/individuals in each category will advance to the National Competition this summer in Anaheim,
California. Teams/individuals must make at least a silver medal (70.00 and above) to advance to the next level of
competition. Exception: Only the top Culinary Arts team will advance.
State Events
State events only compete at the State Leadership Conference and do not advance to the national level. Some events
offer cash prizes to the top participants, while others offer medals or other recognition. Read the individual event
guidelines for recognition details.
STAR Events State Competitions
• Advocacy STAR Event • Baking and Pastry
• Applied Math for Culinary Management STAR • Chicken Fabrication
Event • Creative Showpiece
• Career Investigation STAR Event • Creed Speaking & Interpretation
• Chapter in Review Display STAR Event • Digital Delish Dish
• Chapter in Review Portfolio STAR Event • Digital Storytelling
• Chapter Service Project Display STAR Event • Food Science Investigation
• Chapter Service Project Portfolio STAR Event • Knife Skills
• Culinary Arts STAR Event • Power of One
• Early Childhood Education STAR Event • Statesman Event
• Entrepreneurship STAR Event • Toys That Teach
• Environmental Ambassador STAR Event
• Fashion Construction STAR Event
• Fashion Design STAR Event
• Focus on Children STAR Event
• Food Innovations STAR Event
• Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation STAR
Event
• Illustrated Talk STAR Event
• Interior Design STAR Event
• Interpersonal Communications STAR Event
• Job Interview STAR Event
• Leadership STAR Event
• Life Event Planning STAR Event
• National Programs in Action STAR Event
• Nutrition and Wellness STAR Event
• Parliamentary Procedure STAR Event
• Promote and Publicize FCCLA STAR Event
• Recycle and Redesign STAR Event
• Say Yes to FCS Education STAR Event
• Sports Nutrition STAR Event
• Teach and Train STAR Event
16 – updated November 2018STAR Events Guidelines
STAR Events guidelines can be found by logging into the portal (affiliation system), clicking on the Resources tab, then
clicking the Competitive Events link.
STAR EVENTS PARTICIPANT DRESS
STAR Events participants are expected to adhere to the conference dress code for competitions, unless their specific
competitions allow for costumes. All STAR Events participants must wear conference attire for the STAR Events
Recognition Session, with the exception of Culinary Arts participants who may wear their chef attire.
STAR Events Orientation
The STAR Events Orientation will be led by STAR Events Lead Consultants on Friday night, March 15th, after the Opening
Session. Each event will have its own, separate orientation that is geared toward a specific event. FCCLA members will
sign in, be given a short orientation regarding guidelines and be given any changes. If a competitor does not attend this
orientation, points will be deducted according to the rubric, where it lists “Online Event Orientation”. Orientation will
not be online in Georgia. All STAR Events participants must attend the onsite orientation.
STAR Events will happen all day on Saturday. Members should be prepared to give their presentation in a large room,
with multiple presenters in the room at the same time. Please alert members to this strong possibility.
Culinary STAR Event
The Culinary STAR Event guidelines are specific to Georgia. Find these guidelines HERE. Culinary Arts STAR Events
Orientation will take place on Saturday morning, with competition starting promptly after orientation.
Butane burners and canisters are available for rent through the registration system.
17 – updated November 2018State Events
Georgia FCCLA is pleased to offer state competitions. These are separate from STAR Events competitions, but members
cannot compete in both STAR Events and state events. (Exception: Statesman testing)
State competition guidelines can be found online HERE.
For the culinary specific events, butane burners and canisters are available for rent through the registration system.
This year, state events will be offered on two different days. Please see the chart below to see what day your
competition will occur. Competition times will be given out in your registration packets.
Friday State Events Saturday State Events
Creed Speaking & Interpretation Baking & Pastry
Digital Delish Dish Chicken Fabrication
Food Science Investigation Creative Showpiece
Power of One Knife Skills
Toys That Teach
Statesman Event – Sign up for times through the
registration system
Courtesy Corps
The Courtesy Corps team is made up of members attending the conference who are not competing and can volunteer
their time serving others. For students interested in attending the conference but unsure about competitive events, this
is a great chance for them to see behind the scenes and learn about events from the “inside”. Sign members up for this
opportunity in the online registration system. There are two opportunities:
Competitive Events Runners
Members will be assigned to an event to help the Lead Consultant carry out his/her duties. Members will report for their
assignment at 8:30 am on Saturday and serve until their event is finished. STAR Events participants CANNOT serve as
Competitive Events Runners due to the scheduling of events.
Ushers
Members will assist opening the doors immediately prior to the general sessions. The orientation for this duty will take
place 45 minutes before the opening of the AmericasMart, in front of the general session room.
Judges
Do you know adults that would make great judges?? Have them complete the Judge Form to submit to the Georgia
FCCLA Judge Coordinator.
18 – updated November 2018Session Internship
Go Backstage at the 2019 GAFCCLA SLC!
Cybis Communications is a premier live event & creative media production company based in Orlando. The Cybis
Production Internship is a unique opportunity for 1 or 2 members to participate in the many aspects of show production,
including stage management, cameras & projection, and lighting & sound.
Apply now at www.thinkcybis.com/intern. Application Deadline: February 15
Opening Session
The Opening Session will kick off the Georgia FCCLA State Leadership Conference on Friday, March 15th at 7:00 pm in the
AmericasMart!
Chapter Presidents
Chapter presidents (or a representative) will walk across the stage to represent their chapter during the Parade of
Presidents. Presidents (or a representative) will need to report to the AmericasMart Building 2 Floor 1, on the left side of
the stage, at 6:30 pm before Opening Session on Friday.
Banner Challenge
Each chapter president is asked to bring a poster or banner to carry across the stage during the Parade of Presidents
during Opening Session.
Miracle Minute
We will be taking donations for this year’s service project – Pet Partners! Bring your spare change, small dollar amounts,
or whatever you can give for this year’s Miracle Minute!
Keynote Speaker – Alex Sheen
“Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social
movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through
promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex and
his organization send “promise cards” to anyone anywhere in the
world at no cost. Alex is someone who truly honors commitment.
He once walked over 240 miles across the entire state of Ohio in 10
days to fulfill a promise. In just two
years, because I said I would has sent over 9.81 million promise
cards to over 153 different countries. The promises written on
these cards have made headlines around the world. His charitable
projects and awareness campaigns have been featured on ABC
World News with Diane Sawyer, CNN, The Today Show, NPR, The
Los Angeles Times and many other programs.”
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