FCCLA is a nonprofit national vocational student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private school through grade 12.
Everyone
is part of a family, and Family Career and Community Leaders of America is
the only national career and technical student organization with the
family as its central focus. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a
difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing
important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer
sciences education. Today over 220,000 members in nearly 7,000 chapters
are active in a network of associations in 50 states as well as in the
District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
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.
Mission
To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and
consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member,
wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through--
character development
creative and critical thinking
interpersonal communication
practical knowledge and
vocational preparation
Purposes
to provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
to strengthen the function of the family as a unit of society
to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony
to promote greater understanding between youth and adults
to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society
to promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations
Program
Emphasis
FCCLA--
is the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus
is a vocational student organization that functions as an integral part of the family and consumer sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system
provides opportunities for active student participation at local, state, and national levels
Membership
FCCLA has a national membership of over 220,000 young men and women in
nearly 7,000 chapters. There are 50 state associations including the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than nine
million youth. Former members are eligible to become members of Alumni &
Associates.
Governance
Ten national officers (students) are elected by the voting delegates at the
annual National Leadership Meeting and together make up the National Executive
Council.
The National Board of Directors is composed of adult
representatives from education and business and four youth representatives.
State associations and local chapters elect their own youth
officers. State programs come under the direction of family and consumer
sciences education staff. Chapter advisers are family and consumer sciences
teachers.
Financial and Cooperative Support
FCCLA is supported primarily by student membership dues. Additional funds are
raised from individuals, corporations, and foundations. FCCLA is endorsed by the
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and the
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
National Staff
An executive director leads the organization and heads a national staff that
gives direction to and carries out programs, communications, membership
services, and financial management.
National Publications
Teen Times, the official magazine of FCCLA, is published quarterly during
the school year and distributed to affiliated members. The national staff also
publishes a variety of other resource materials for members and adult leaders. A
free publication catalog is available upon request.
THE FCCLA CREED
We are
the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.
For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America's future,
Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair,
Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams.
We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
Springville High School FCCLA 2008-2009 Officers :
President: Kaitlyn Carroll
Vice President: Danielle Eaves
Secretary: Greg Rollins
Treasurer: Courtney England
Projects:
Discount Card Sales
Operation Christmas Joy
Girl to Girl Mentor Program
Kiss a Senior Goodbye
Cancer Fundraiser
Carnation Sale
Sucker Sale
Sponsor: Ashley Grainger