Anaheim Fall Leadership Institute

Join a select group of FCCLA Members and their Advisers for the first ever FCCLA Fall Leadership Institute that will take place in Anaheim, CA over October 24-27, 2024. This meeting will focus on expanding your leadership and teamwork skills using the Disney methodology.

Attendees will attend two half-day Disney-led courses during their stay. These courses occur within the park and held in small groups to maximize your experience:

  • Leadership the Disney Way: Students will learn the principles for how Disney leaders create cast excellence, exceed guest expectations, and achieve holistic business results and gain invaluable real-world business experience as they interact with Disney leaders.
  • Teamwork the Disney Way: Students will discover the Disney philosophy and strategies behind high performing teams. They’ll experience firsthand how collaboration and openness enable teams to overcome obstacles and achieve the ultimate goal...making magic for Disney’s guests every day.

ANAHEIM REGISTRATION

Registration takes place in the FCCLA Portal and is required to participate in all sessions. Registration is limited is to 250 affiliated members so register early. Advisers must register and are not included in the 250 limit. A limited number of advisers will be able to attend the sessions as official chaperones.

  • Registration Rates

    Rates

    Regular Rate 

    All Attendees*

    • $510**

    Rate Includes:

    • Two Disney Leadership Sessions
    • Two-Day Disney Park Pass
    • Two Disney Lunch Meal Cards
    • FCCLA Leadership Sessions
    • Two Custom FCCLA T-Shirts

     

    *Students and Advisers must be fully affiliated with a status of “Affiliated” for the 2023-2024 school year and be on an affiliation invoice with the status of “Pending” or “Affiliated” by September 20, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.

    **Registration is non-refundable but may be substituted to another person.

    Please Note: We cannot guarantee that advisers/chaperones will be with their students at all times if not selected to be an official chaperone for the workshop sessions. Please do not register for this conference if it is a school policy that you must remain with your student(s) at all times. Only a very limited number of advisers/chaperones will be selected to officially chaperone the Disney workshop sessions. All other advisers/chaperones will be able to drop off and pick up their students at a specified location and time.

  • Registration Policies

    CANCELLATION, SUBSTITUTION, & REFUND POLICIES

    • Registration is non-refundable due to advance ticket and meal card purchases.
    • Requests for refunds will not be honored for cancellations
    • Refunds for “no-shows” will not be honored, and the registrant and/or chapter will still be responsible for all registration fees. Please note your chapter will not be eligible to register for future FCCLA National Conferences/Meetings or affiliate until the balance has been paid in full.
    • Name changes/substitutions must be submitted online through the FCCLA Portal by September 20, 2024. Telephone, email, and fax changes will not be accepted.
    • FCCLA will process the name change/substitution without penalty until September 20, 2024.
    • All requests for name changes/substitutions received after September 20, 2024, will incur a $25 administrative fee.

    Conference Registration Payment Policies

    Full payment must be received at National Headquarters by September 20, 2024. Invoices not paid in full by this date will incur a $25 late fee per invoice. Payments for hotel reservations should not be mailed to FCCLA National Headquarters.

    An invoice can be paid with a credit card on the FCCLA Portal by selecting the Invoice(s) tab and the red ‘Pay Invoices’ button.

    Please remit the registration payment to:
    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
    13241 Woodland Park Road, Suite 100
    Herndon, VA 20171
    ATTN: FLI Registration


ANAHEIM SCHEDULE

Please see the proposed agenda below.

  • Agenda

    Day & Date

    Activity

    Thursday, October 24

    Arrive in Anaheim

    FCCLA Evening Opening Session

    Friday, October 25

    One ½ Day Workshop

     ½ Day Park Time

    FCCLA Review Session

    Saturday, October 26

    One ½ Day Workshop

     ½ Day Park Time

    FCCLA Review & Presentations

    Sunday, October 27

    Travel Home

  • Conference Deadlines

    Please Note: Conference deadlines have been updated to accommodate pre-purchasing Disney tickets.

    August 9, 2024

    • Registration deadline

    September 20, 2024

    • Attendees must be on an affiliation invoice by this date
    • Substitutions must be submitted through the FCCLA portal to be processed at no charge. Requests made after this date will incur a $25 administrative fee per substitution.
    • Housing reservations deadline. Requests for hotel reservations after this date cannot be guaranteed at the conference rate or within the FCCLA hotel block
    • Registration payment deadline. Open invoices after this date will be assessed a $25 late fee.

ANAHEIM HOTEL INFORMATIONAnaheim

All attendees are required to stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South Hotel.


Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South Hotel
11767 Harbor Blvd 
Garden Grove, CA  92840

 

  • Room Rates

    King-Bedded Rooms:

    • $159.00 per room night (Single-Double occupancy)
    • $179.00 per room per night (Triple occupancy)
    • $199.00 per room per night (Quad occupancy)
       

    Two Double-Beds Rooms:

    • $179.00 per room per night (Single – Double occupancy)
    • $199.00 per room per night (Triple occupancy)
    • $219.00 per room per night (Quad occupancy)

    *All listed rates do not include state and local taxes currently 17.2%, subject to change

    Room Rate includes:

    • Complimentary daily breakfast
    • Complimentary evening reception
    • Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
    • All rooms are two-room suites with sleeper sofas
  • Room Reservations

    Hotel reservations must be made on the official FCCLA housing reservation site. After submitting your registration in the FCCLA Portal, the primary chapter adviser will automatically receive an email confirmation with instructions to make hotel reservations. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email within 48 hours, email meetings@fcclainc.org. Check your spam or junk mail folder for the email as well.

    Reservations made by third-party booking sites (Expedia, Orbitz, Kayak, etc.) or directly with the hotel will not be included in the FCCLA hotel block. They will not qualify as staying within the FCCLA housing block. FCCLA cannot accept responsibility for reservations booked improperly.

  • Housing Policies

    Room rates and the cost of meeting space are based on an anticipated room pick‐up. It is important that FCCLA attendees stay within the official meeting/conference hotel block when attending the meeting/conference.

    Attendees not staying within the official meeting/conference hotel block will be assessed a $125 fee per registration. This policy will not be implemented once the hotel block is sold out. The availability of a preferred room type will not provide an exemption from this policy.

    Only registered conference attendees can take advantage of the FCCLA-negotiated conference room rates within the FCCLA housing block dates. To accommodate FCCLA members and for the safety of all attendees, every guest staying within the FCCLA conference block must be registered for the conference.

    If you wish to arrive early or stay longer, the FCCLA rate will be good for up to three nights before and after the conference dates but rooms are based on availability.

    It is important that you make your hotel reservations before booking travel arrangements.

  • Housing Payments

    A credit card is required when making your room reservations to guarantee the room(s). Nothing will be charged to credit card on file unless cancelled late or a no show. A valid credit card (with your name on it) must be presented at check-in to charge for your stay. If paying your final bill with a school credit card or check, see the specific instructions below.
        
    If paying the final bill by check, the hotel must receive a check for the full payment at least 14 days prior to your arrival.  If the hotel receives the check less than 14 days of your arrival, then a credit card will need to be provided at check-in. Once the check clears, you can initiate a request for reimbursement with the hotel to the credit card charged. All checks must be made payable to Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim - South and mailed to the address below. Please include room names/confirmation numbers with the check.
        
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim - South
        11767 Harbor Blvd 
        Garden Grove, CA  92840

    If paying the final bill with a credit card not in your possession or does not list your name, please email the contact found in your registration confirmation email. Please provide your room confirmation numbers as well.

    Payments for hotel reservations should not be mailed to FCCLA National Headquarters. In the event payment for housing is inadvertently sent to FCCLA, it will be returned to you. These payments will not be forwarded to the hotel.
        
    Tax exemption:
    Only federal employees on work orders may qualify for tax exemption.

    If your school’s bookkeeping office requires a W9 for payments to the hotel, please find a copy of the W9 under resources on the top right of the page. 
     


ANAHEIM TRAVEL INFORMATION

Travel times and cost estimates noted are approximate and may vary significantly depending on local traffic during commuter rush hours. There are three airports within 45 miles of the hotel so check all options for the most economical rate.

Airport Information

Airport Name

Airport Address

Distance to Hotel

Transportation Options

John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA)

18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA  92707

12 Miles

Options from the airport include:

  • EVE (Everyone Ventures Everywhere) Shuttle – all-electric 9-passenger vehicle for on-demand service. Pre-purchase passes for $15 one-way and $30 round trip
  • Taxis
  • Ride-Share services (Uber, Lyft, and Wingz)

Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) (LGB)

4100 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA  90808

17 Miles

Options from the airport include:

 

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA  90045

36 Miles

Options from the airport include:

  • Ride-share services (Uber, Lyft, and Opoli) – Must go to the LAX-It area by walking or taking the free LAX-It shuttle
  • Taxis – approximately $102
  • Shuttle One – Disneyland Express Route

 

  • Local Transportation

    Disney Parks are approximately one mile away and an easy walk from the hotel.art

    Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) Bus: 
    Download the A-Way WeGo app and purchase passes. There is a Harbor Blvd bus that goes up and down Harbor Blvd from the hotel to Disneyland. A one-day pass is $6.00 and a 3-day pass is $16.00. Check out the system maps for routes to other locations.

     

     

     

    Free Rides Around the Neighborhood (FRAN):fran
    An on-demand community micro-transit service. Download the A-Way WeGo app to request your ride. FRAN covers a five-mile radius of Anaheim’s vibrant Packing District and Center City. Check out the designated stops available including Center City Promenade, Farmers Park, and the Packing House. 
     

  • Parking

    Embassy Suites Hotel Parking

    • Self-parking is on-site and available for $25 per day with in/out privileges.
    • Valet Parking or EV charging is not available
    • Charter Bus parking is available for $60 per day. Arrangements with the hotel must be made in advance.

Questions? Please email the conferences department at meetings@fcclainc.org.

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