National Leadership Meeting

 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)’s National Leadership Conference (NLC) was held June 30-July 4 in Anaheim, California. More than 8,700 participants from across the country gathered together to attend leadership and program trainings, hear national speakers, meet youth leaders from across the nation, participate in Competitive Events, and explore college and career options.

 

Over 4,700 FCCLA members competed in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events at NLC. STAR Events are competitive events in which members are recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. Both youth and adults work together in managing the events and serving as evaluators of the participants. Students develop real world skills participating in STAR Events.  

 

Events aim to support student development of knowledge and skills by enhancing the classroom experience and career pathway initiatives by equipping students with employable skills and industry insights needed to thrive in the 21st century. FCCLA members choose what STAR Event they would like to compete in, events vary from Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, and Sports Nutrition to Fashion Design, Job Interview, and Culinary Arts.

 

In order to advance to the national level in a STAR Event, members first compete at the district and state level. Amanda Baker and Julia Miller competed in National Programs in Action:  Families First at FCCLA’s National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California and received a GOLD medal in the event and placed 5th in the Nation out of 57 other teams.  Their project focused on raising funds to buy groceries to prepare a meal at Ronald McDonald House in Columbus, making blankets for Fairfield Medical Center’s Maternity Floor, and organizing the school-wide food drive that benefited local families.

 

About FCCLA
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 175,000 members and more than 5,300 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. 

 

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

 

For more information on FCCLA, please contact Jennifer McClure-Spillers at Fairfield Union High School.

San Diego, CA

Fairfield Union FCCLA members joined more than 8,500 FCCLA student leaders, members, and advisers at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA July 3rd-7th to participate in the annual FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC).

The conference provided the students opportunities come together for energizing learning while listening to inspiring speakers, expanding leadership skills, sharpening talents, and exploring career pathways. The theme of this year's conference was "Empowered", which inspired attendees to make the right choices and commit themselves to making a positive impact within their families, schools, FCCLA, and communities.

Competing with over 4,500 STAR Event participants in San Diego, Fairfield Union members achieved Gold Ratings on their respective projects, which is the highest level to be achieved nationally.   Gena Gawell completed Chapter in Review Portfolio, Senior and Mikaela June and Katelyn Dennis completed Chapter in Review Portfolio, Junior.  Chapter in Review Portfolio is project that focuses on all of the various activities and projects a chapter completes throughout the school year.  Alyssa Miller was selected to present her project, Interpersonal Communication, in a Showcase Event.  Her project focused on raising funds, gathering donations, and preparing a meal for the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio.