District Election Study Guide

DISTRICT ELECTION STUDY GUIDE:

FCCLA stands for: Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

FCCLA was founded in: Chicago 1945

The motto is: Toward New Horizons

Emblem: A swoosh circle thing with FCCLA in the middle

CTSO: Career and technical student organization

Tagline: The Ultimate Leadership Experience

Colors:

RED: Strength, courage, and determination

WHITE: Sincerity of purpose and integrity of action

National flower: Red rose

Symbolizes: The beauty in everyday living

National organization sponsors: AFSA, AAFCS, US Department of Education

How many districts are in Montana: 9

How many national officers are there: 10

Types of competitive events: STAR Events, Skill Demonstration Events, Challenge Tests

Online STAR Events:

Chapter Website

Digital Stories for Change

Instructional Video Design

Red Talks on Education

National Programs:

Career Connections

Stand Up

Power of One

Student Body

FACTS

Families First

Community Service

Financial Fitness

How many students on board of directors: 2; President and VP of Finance

National FCCLA Week: February 8-12

State meetings: Chapter meetings, district meetings, fall rally, SLC

National meetings: Nationals, fall leadership institute, capital leadership

Scholarships: Leadership and Service Scholarship

State-level student and advisor awards:

Ultimate Leader Award

New Advisor of the Year

Advisor of the Year

Spirit of Advising

This year’s state outreach project: Career Connection National Program; Bingo

2027 Nationals Location: San Antonio, TX

2 Social media platforms: Instagram and Facebook

STAR stands for: Students Taking Action with Recognition

This year’s national theme: Where Leaders are Made

The purposes of FCCLA:

1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.

2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.

3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.

4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony.

5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.

6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.

7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society.

8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.

Membership qualifications: FCS course

Ending meeting motion: Adjourned

Approved methods of voting: Voice, ballot, standing…

Before a motion can be voted upon, what must take place: Seconded, stated by the chair, and opened for discussion

Which officer is responsible for taking notes: Secretary

Purpose of amending a motion: To change it

How is majority vote determined: Most people

Correct method of stating a motion: Gaining recognition from the chair followed by “I move we…”