Missouri FCCLA Regional and State Officer Candidate Study Guide

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering national and state FCCLA history, bylaws, officer roles, competitive events, national programs, parliamentary procedure, and Missouri association specifics for regional and state officer candidates.

National Board of Directors

The legal governing board of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; it determines policy, oversees financial affairs, evaluates current programs, and assists in long-range planning and organizational management with appointed and elected members.

National FCCLA Headquarters

The national headquarters located at 13241 Woodland Park Road, Suite 100, Herndon, Virginia 20171.

FCCLA Endorsing Organizations

The U.S. Department of Education (Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).

National FCCLA Member Dues

$9.00 per person.

FCCLA Tagline

"FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience", introduced in 2003.

Four National FCCLA Regions

North Atlantic, Southern, Central, and Pacific (Missouri is located in the Central region).

FCCLA 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 career preparation.

Five Basic Components of an FCCLA Chapter

Membership, adviser, leadership, meetings, and projects.

FCCLA Membership Eligibility

Any student who is taking or has taken a Family and Consumer Sciences education course and who pays the appropriate membership dues.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

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.

The Planning Process

A simple five-step method (Identify Concerns, Set a Goal, Form a Plan, Act, and Follow Up) to help chapter members and advisors plan individual, group, or chapter projects and activities.

Program of Work

A chapter's plans for the year.

Youth-Centered Leadership

A process through which youth members are responsible for planning, carrying out, and evaluating chapter projects and activities.

Sandy Spavone

The current Chief Executive Officer of FCCLA.

Chapter President

Presides over the chapter during meetings, project selection, and planning; appoints committees or members for specific jobs related to projects and serves as an ex-officio member of such committees.

Chapter Vice-President

Assists the president in overseeing the work of project committees; fills in when the president is absent.

Chapter Secretary

Maintains written minutes of decisions related to projects and activities; works with the president to complete a written Planning Process worksheet to be posted for member review.

Chapter Treasurer

Collects and records all fundraising monies and dues; maintains written records and receipts for all funds spent on chapter project(s).

Bylaws

The rules adopted by an organization for governing its activities.

Three Membership Qualifications of FCCLA

Membership; Alumni & Associates Membership; National Honorary Membership.

Chapter Minimum Dues Requirement

There is no minimum member requirement to form a chapter; however, national dues must be paid for a minimum of 12 members.

Methods of Voting

The three methods of voting: voice, roll call, or ballot.

Quorum

The minimum number of members that must be present to conduct the business of the meeting; usually a simple majority unless otherwise specified in the bylaws.

Affiliation

The process of formally joining FCCLA by paying membership dues.

FCCLA Emblem

Represents Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as a dynamic, active organization. Dominant collegiate lettering articulates a focus on education and student leadership; the swooping arch embodies an active organization moving toward new arenas; and the color is red.

Official FCCLA Colors

Red and White; Red suggests strength, courage, and determination leading to happiness through a positive self-image, while White symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action.

FCCLA Flower

The red rose; it represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance, symbolizing a desire for beauty in everyday living.

FCCLA Motto

"Toward New Horizons".

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 home, Home 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."

FCCLA Pin

Worn over the heart; eligible to be worn by members, advisers, honorary members, Alumni & Associate members, and chapter parents.

Edna P. Amidon

An educator and promoter of home economics education who served as the organization's first board chair; considered one of the most influential leaders in founding Future Homemakers of America.

Dr. Hazel Frost

The first national adviser of Future Homemakers of America.

Future Homemakers of America (FHA) Founding

Founded in June 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, with initial national dues of 10 cents.

Teen Times

The official magazine of the organization, first published in 1945.

First National Convention of FHA

Held in July 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri.

July 1965

The month and year when Future Homemakers of America (FHA) and the New Homemakers of America (NHA) merged.

HERO Chapters

Home Economics Related Occupations chapters, founded in 1971.

First Three STAR Events

Introduced in 1983: Job Interview, Illustrated Talking, and Chapter Activities.

FHA Name Change to FCCLA

Occurred in July 1999 in Boston, Massachusetts, to reflect the organization's mission and emphasize leadership qualities.

Missouri FCCLA Charter

Chartered in April 1946; Missouri is the 29th chartered state association.

FCCLA Skills for Life

Planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication.

Chapter Adviser Qualification

Must be certified as a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, or currently teaching FCS classes.

Missouri State and Regional Dues

State dues are $4.00 per person; regional dues are $2.00 per person.

Alumni & Associates Membership Eligibility

Open to former FCCLA, FHA (Future Homemakers of America), NHA (New Homemakers of America), and HERO members, and individuals who share the goals and purposes of FCCLA.

Missouri FCCLA Sponsoring Body

The Family Consumer Sciences and Human Services Section within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Missouri FCCLA Regional Structure

Currently 14 regions; transitions to 10 regions effective July 1, 2027.

Statewide Elected Officer Positions (Missouri)

Vice President of Finance, President, 1st Vice President, and National Officer Candidates.

Legislative Shadowing Project

A "Missouri Only" activity in which selected high school juniors, seniors, and current State Executive Council members learn about state government.

STAR Events

Acronym for "Students Taking Action with Recognition"; 35 competitive events available to members (members may participate in 1 STAR Event per year).

Show-Me Skills

A Missouri-only competitive event program consisting of 19 events available to members (members may participate in 1 Show-Me Skills event per state conference).

Career Connection

A national peer education program helping members learn about themselves, the workplace, and careers; consists of four units: My Skills, My Life, My Career, and My Path.

Community Service Program

A national program guiding students to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities; consists of three units: Learn, Lead, and Serve.

FACTS

Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety; a peer education program giving members information and incentives to drive safely, divided into three topic areas: People, Vehicles, and Roads.

Families First

A national peer education program helping members understand how families work and learn skills to become strong family members; consists of five units: Dynamics, Balance, Development, Safety, and Skills.

Financial Fitness

A national peer education program that engages members in teaching one another how to earn, spend, save, and protect money wisely; consists of four units: Earning, Spending, Saving, and Protecting.

Student Body

A national peer education program that helps members make informed, responsible choices for their physical and mental health; consists of four topic areas: The Healthy You, The Fit You, The Real You, and The Resilient You.

Stand Up

A national education program guiding members to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate advocacy activities to improve the quality of life in their communities; consists of three units: Assess, Educate, and Advocate.

Power of One

A national program helping members find and use their personal power by setting goals, achieving them, and enjoying the results; consists of five units: A Better You, Family Ties, Working on Working, Take the Lead, and Speak Out for FCCLA.

Japanese Exchange Scholarship Partners

Kikkoman Corporation and Youth for Understanding USA.

The 3 R’s of Membership

Recruit, Retain, and Recognize.

Five Essential Elements of a Chapter PR Plan

Message, Audience, Purpose, Method, and Feedback.

Capitol Leadership

A meeting that provides in-depth advocacy training, equipping attendees with the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively with elected officials.

FosterAdopt Connect

Missouri FCCLA's current Service Partner organization.

MoEFCS

Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences, the professional organization for Missouri Family and Consumer Sciences teachers.

Debate

According to Robert’s Rules of Order, discussion for or against a motion.

Proposing a Motion

Under Robert’s Rules of Order, the formal phrase used to propose a motion is "I move….".

Majority

According to Robert’s Rules of Order, over half of the votes cast; sometimes called a simple majority, defined as 50 percent plus one ($50\% + 1$).

Missouri Star Chapters Program

A program designed to recognize chapters whose membership represents a significant percentage of their entire family and consumer sciences education program enrollment.

Graham Mull

The current National FCCLA President.

Lydea Britt

The current Missouri FCCLA President.

2027 National Leadership Conference Host City

San Antonio, Texas.