Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

FCCLA is offering all affiliated student members, advisers, alumni, exhibitors, and sponsors the incREDible opportunity to apply to host a presentation during the 2023 National Leadership Conference in Denver, CO.

Presenting during NLC is the perfect opportunity to provide expertise, help drive change, and connect with like-minded individuals. The deadline to apply is January 31.

Click the link in below for more information.

https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-leadership-conference/presenter-information

Join us in congratulating Mrs. Bobbi Comer, who was recently named the Association for Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year during the ACTE CareerTech Vision National Conference in Las Vegas.

This award recognizes the finest Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers at the middle/secondary school level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students, and dedication to improving CTE in their institutions and communities.

For 35 years, Comer has been the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Teacher and FCCLA Adviser at Page County High School in Shenandoah, Virginia. Being an FCS teacher is not just a career; for Comer, it is a passion. Comer works to instill in students the importance of family and a love of learning so that they may one day effectively balance their roles at work and home.

Comer firmly believes that students enrolled in CTE classes should participate in their respective CTSOs. Her students have continued to be successful in state and national competitions, and the chapter has been honored with more than 16 FCCLA National Program Awards. Comer served as the Local Chapter Adviser Representative to the National FCCLA Board of Directors from 2019-2022. She has been the adviser to more than 30 FCCLA State Officers and 5 National Officers. Virginia FCCLA

Pictured: Bobbi Comer and her husband, Frank Comer

Today, National FCCLA is participating in , the Global Day of Unity and giving. All funds donated during Giving Tuesday will support FCCLA’s Ultimate Leadership Fund. Donations help to provide affiliation support grants, chapter/individual grants, national Competitive Event recognition, and support any other areas of need within the organization.

But we can’t do this without you! Last year, FCCLA supporters helped to raise over $15,500 for the Ultimate Leadership Fund. Visit www.fcclainc.org/donate to contribute today and help us exceed last year’s total!

Not only do we need your support, but we also need your help to spread the word. Please tell your friends and family why you and encourage them to contribute too!

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This years conference was absolutely incREDible! Members spent the last few days attending engaging workshops, hearing from industry professionals, participating in Competitive Events, and networking with members from across the nation.

See you next year in Birmingham, AL for . Until then, we hope to see you this summer in Denver, CO for the 2023 National Leadership Conference! ❤️

Join FCCLA in congratulating the 2022-2023 FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Top 16 Finalists! These teams are advancing to the next round of competition at the 2023 National Leadership Conference in Denver, CO.

Are you ready to BeReal at National Fall Conference? Tag in all your photos and be sure to use for the chance to be featured!

Are you preparing to attend the upcoming National Fall Conference in Columbus, OH? Check out this special message from Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.

SMA Grinston has held every enlisted leadership position in artillery, ranging from cannon crewmember to command sergeant major. As the Sergeant Major of the Army, Grinston is the Army Chief of Staff's personal adviser on matters affecting the enlisted force.

Plan to attend the Opening General Session on Friday, November 11 as SMA Grinston will share a special message on servant leadership in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Looking fa-b👻👻-lous in our FCCLA red blazers!
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Have you affiliated yet? Don’t forget that tomorrow (Nov 1) is the Fall Affiliation deadline!

Today, October 20, is Do Not Disturb While Driving Day. FCCLA challenges YOU to participate and spread the word by encouraging your peers, community, and family members to hit DND while driving!

Discover more resources here! https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/fNf9hyqyeu

Do you know a student attending the upcoming National Fall Conference in Columbus, OH? If so, there are only two (2) days left to apply for this incREDible opportunity!

FCCLA has partnered with the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurant Company to offer National Fall Conference attendees an exclusive opportunity. Twenty (20) student members will have the opportunity to attend a private tour of the Cameron Mitchell Restaurant Company corporate office on Friday, November 11 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Attendees will hear from the company's executive team and have a private meet-and-greet and lunch with Cameron Mitchell.

Students interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity must complete the online application and submit a 1-minute video answering the prompt listed on the website by Friday, October 21.

Attendees selected for this opportunity will be notified by Friday, October 28. Applicants must be on a National Fall Conference invoice to be considered for this opportunity.

Click the link below for more information and to apply:
https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-fall-conference

FCCLA has partnered with the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurant Company to offer National Fall Conference attendees an exclusive opportunity. Twenty (20) student members will have the opportunity to attend a private tour of the Cameron Mitchell Restaurant Company corporate office on Friday, November 11 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM). Attendees will hear from the company's executive team and have a private meet-and-greet and lunch with Cameron Mitchell.

Students interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity must complete the online application and submit a 1-minute video answering the prompt listed on the website by Friday, October 21.

Attendees selected for this opportunity will be notified by Friday, October 28. Applicants must be on a National Fall Conference invoice to be considered for this opportunity.

Click the link below for more information and to apply:
https://fcclainc.org/attend/national-fall-conference

Photos from West Morgan High School FCCLA's post

Share some of your FCCLA skills and celebrate this Friday by baking with your friends or teaching your family about where real sugar comes from (hint: it’s grown, not made!).

Visit sugar.org/realsugarday for more ways to celebrate and a FREE lesson plan for celebrating in your classroom.

Capitol Leadership attendees spent the day meeting with legislators and representatives to discuss topics ranging from youth traffic safety initiatives and nutrition education, to the job-ready skills that Family and Consumer Sciences provides FCCLA members.

The National Executive Council had the opportunity to meet with some incREDible change-makers during their hill visits earlier today. ❤️

• United States Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona U.S. Department of Education

• U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary, Polly Trottenberg

• U.S. Department of Agriculture / NIFA National Program Leader for Family and Community Health in the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences, Dr. Ahlishia Shipley

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Associate Administrator of Research and Program Development, Nanda Srinivasan

• NHTSA Highway Safety Specialist, Enforcement & Justice Services Division, Jacqueline Milani

FCCLA members have had an incREDible first day of Capitol Leadership! The day was filled with advocacy training to prepare for tomorrows meetings with legislators and policymakers. ❤️

Join FCCLA in congratulating the 2022-2023 FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl Top 40 Finalists! These teams will compete in the next round of competition at the 2022 National Fall Conference in Columbus, OH. The top 16 teams will then advance to the final round of competition at the 2023 National Leadership Conference in Denver, CO.

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Hello Utah FCCLA! We made it to Washington D.C.

In advance of this years’ Capitol Leadership meeting, members from Arkansas FCCLA had the honor of visiting Arlington National Cemetery and laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. ❤️

For the next two days, FCCLA members from across the country will be in Washington, D.C. expanding their leadership skills and advocating for FCS and Career and Technical Education.

Consider our jaws dropped! 😱

Check out this incREDible FCCLA recruitment booth made by Central High FCCLA in . Share some love for this booth and drop a ❤️ below!

Check out these creative ways that FCCLA chapters are recruiting new members! ❤️

It’s not too late to participate in Membership Madness. Use resources from the toolkit on the website by September 30 and submit a photo in the FCCLA Portal for the chance to win a $100 American Express gift card. (Only one entry per chapter)

Tag in your photos for the chance to be featured!

Camryn Maddoux, Oklahoma FCCLA Vice President of Parliamentary Law presented at the Governors Highway Safety Association annual meeting on the FCCLA Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS) National Program.

The focus of this session was Rural Road Safety. Only 19% of the US population lives in rural areas, but over 80% of traffic deaths occur on rural roads.

Great work Camryn! ❤️

Check out this incREDible member!

Camryn Maddox from Oklahoma FCCLA will serve on an expert panel later this week at the Governors Highway Safety Association annual meeting to share about Rural Road Safety.

Thank you to our wonderful partners at the Governors Highway Safety Association for this opportunity and for your work in making roadways safer for all.

Almost half of U.S. motor vehicle fatalities occur on rural roads, but only 19% of the nation’s population lives in rural areas. Explore this topic in depth at the Annual Meeting on September 21. The author of a new report from GHSA and State Farm will share the findings of an analysis of five years of national data and highlight the unique challenges posed by rural roads. A panel of rural road experts will discuss how to address these challenges along with proven and promising countermeasures for improving safety on these beautiful and deadly roads.

Learn more and join us in Louisville: https://www.ghsa.org/events/Annual-Meetings/2022

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Interested in learning more about FCCLA's National Fall Conference and Skill Demonstration Events?

Click the link below to register to attend tonight's webinar (7:00 PM ET) hosted by Joey Vanek and Alaina Tharp. During the webinar, Joey and Alaina will share about the incREDible things planned for this year's National Fall Conference, as well as the Skill Demonstration Events on rotation this year.

FCCLA Members and Advisers are invited to attend! You must register using the link below to receive the zoom link.

Register Here - https://www.addevent.com/event/gf14906678

❤️ Indiana FCCLA

Thank you to over 1000 Indiana FCCLA members and chapters that participated in our 9/11 Youth Service America YSA Service Day. Indiana FCCLA members wrote cards to veterans and first responders to thank them for their service. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Can I hear a little commotion for the red blazer? Shoutout to all of the leaders across the nation who understand the assignment everyday and embody the spirit of FCCLA! ❤️

Way to go John Marshall High School! What an incREDible way to give back to the community. ❤️ Oklahoma FCCLA

Check out this incREDible FCCLA statement wall at Bradford High School in Tennessee! ❤️

We love seeing the creative ways that chapters are using the Membership Madness Toolkit. Tag us in your photos for the chance to be featured!

Go shorty, it’s sherbet day! 🍦

The Veterans High School FCCLA chapter in Georgia recently hosted a ice cream social to recruit new members. What a fun (and delicious) way to introduce students to FCCLA!

DM or tag us in photos of how you are recruiting members for the chance to be featured. ❤️

Hands up if you are excited for the 2022 National Fall Conference in Columbus, OH! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Register today in the FCCLA Portal! The National Fall Conference will be held in Columbus from November 11-13. You do not want to miss out on this incREDible event!

Registration for Capitol Leadership is now open in the FCCLA Portal! You do not want to miss out on this incREDible opportunity to develop your advocacy and leadership skills in Washington, D.C. ❤️

Have you attended Capitol Leadership? Share about your experience below!

The FCCLA Board of Directors, Board Committees, and National Executive Council are ready to make this year incREDible! They met this past week at the new National Headquarters in Herndon, VA, and began working on year one of the FCCLA Strategic Plan Program of Work.

Board Chair: Gayla Randel, CFCS
Past Chair: Kim Graves
Vice Chair: Mary Jo Kohl
Treasurer: Brenda Osman
Secretary: Randi Richards-Lutz

Join us in congratulating TC Roberson FCCLA in North Carolina as the FIRST chapter to affiliate in the new school year.

2022-2023 is off to an incREDible start, don't forget to affiliate!

Run, don’t walk. Affiliation is NOW OPEN!

Speak to your chapter adviser about joining FCCLA today! Comment below how you plan to make this year incREDible. ❤️

Where in the world are the NEC? ❤️

This week VP of Parliamentary Law, , attended Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.

Two representatives from each of the 49 Boys States represent their state at Boys Nation in Washington, where the young leaders receive an education on the structure and function of federal government.

The week of government training also includes lectures, forums and visits to federal agencies, national shrines, institutions, memorials and historical sites. On Capitol Hill, Boys Nation senators meet with elected officials from their home states.

Since Boys Nation began in 1946, a number of its graduates have been elected to public office, including presidents, congressmen, state governors and state legislators.

With school starting soon, here are 5 reasons to enroll your children in a Family and Consumer Sciences education class and FCCLA

1. Adulting 101 has been our thing since 1945. We literally founded and created the classes that teach the life skills you see people posting about they wish they had learned in high school. They obviously didn’t take a Family and Consumer Sciences course.

2. All students (city, rural, shy, outgoing, athletic and musical) are encouraged to join.

3. There aren’t score boards or rankings but members are still part of a team. FCCLA has almost 40 competitive event contests including STAR Events, Skill Demonstration Events, and Knowledge Bowl. From fashion construction to culinary arts or prepared public speaking and hospitality, tourism, and recreation, there is one event your child will love and excel doing.

4. FCCLA is the Ultimate Leadership Experience. Through the organization, your child will learn public speaking skills, organization, time management, goal setting, and develop a passion for working with others and to make their communities a better place.

5. FCCLA is building homes for America’s future. Our members are learning to create homes and communities that focus on truth and love and security and faith. These skills of strengthening their family unit will set them apart and help us create a brighter future for our nation and the world.