Be part of those who are committed to building FCCLA's membership and want to get friends involved in the Ultimate Leadership Experience.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps youth become strong leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
Be part of the Ultimate Leadership Experience which offers opportunities for students in public and private middle schools, and high schools, to make new friends; plan and participate in chapter activities; turn interest and concerns into action and earn recognition.
With nearly 7,000 chapters and over 225,000 members in the United States, District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, you can be part of the only career and technical student organization to have the family as its central focus!
Want to be part of the Ultimate Leadership Experience?
Starting a local chapter is easy!
To learn more about starting an FCCLA chapter at your middle or high school, contact Kenatu Muleta, Chapter Relations Assistant at 1-800-234-4425 or e-mail her at emailaddress-kmuleta@fcclainc.org .
2006-07 Be Part of It Membership Kit
We'll send you a complete, no-obligation Be Part of It! Membership Kit, which includes all you need to get started: background information, The Adviser's Guide to Starting an FCCLA Chapter, calendar of events and application deadlines, resources, chapter activity ideas, a recruitment poster, booklet, video and more!
Getting started:
Review files in the Family and Consumer Sciences department to determine previous FCCLA activities.
Contact your state adviser and talk to FCCLA chapter advisers in your area. CLICK HERE to find your State Adviser contact information.
Review school policies regarding student organizations. Discuss with school administrators the advantages of starting an FCCLA chapter.
Seek those who would be interested in joining FCCLA. Remember, they must have taken, or be currently enrolled in, a Family and Consumer Sciences class.
Collect membership dues and affiliate. More affiliation information is available in the Be Part of It! Membership Kit.
Identify chapter leaders. Hold an election of officers for your chapter. Use the FCCLA Handbook for more information on how to effectively choose chapter officers.
Train members to promote the membership "3R's" - Recruit, Retain, and Recognize. Carry out a variety of the "3R's" to suit your chapter's and school's needs.
Attend district/region, state and nationally sponsored events to become familiar with FCCLA activities.
Report results and apply for recognition at the national and state level.
Report results and apply for recognition at the national and state level.
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Be part of those who are committed to building FCCLA's membership and want to get their friends involved in the Ultimate Leadership Experience! Don't just watch it! Don't just talk about it! Be Part of It!
2006-07 Be Part of It Membership Kit