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Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Christy Marksberry-ERHS FACS teacher and FCCLA advisor Patsi Gregory-ERHS/WHHHS FACS teacher and FCCLA advisor Chapter Officers for 2008-2009 President—Brittany Kelley Vice President—Jenna Gunselman Secretary—Alyssa Livermore Historian—Becca Gregory Treasurer—Brooke Fuller Reporter—Meaghan Bradshaw Executive Coucil—Lisa Conklin Executive Council—Jessica Frech Executive Council—Kelsey Munday Executive Council—Alex Pegram *Chapter meetings will be held during the 1st Wednesday club time of the month. **Executive Council meetings will be held on the Tuesday before each Chapter meeting at 7:15 am in order to get organized. FCCLA 2008-2009 CHAPTER MEETINGS Each officer will be responsible for assigned program--speaker
• Fair-August 24-31 (All FCCLA officers are fair board members and helped with booth set up) • Fall Leadership Meeting—Nashville--September 28, 2008 ---CANCELLED by Govenor • Camp Clements—October 10-12, 2008---Doyle, TN • Cluster Meeting— Cincinnati, OH --November 21-23, 2008 • FCCLA Week---February 8-14---Participate in all activities planned. • District 4 Star Events Competition/Meeting-March 23—Clarksville, TN • State Leadership Meeting---Nashville, TN---April 7-9, 2009 • )ational Leadership Meeting---Nashville, TN---July 12-16, 2009—Opryland Hotel Club and Team Information Sheet for the ERHS Website Community Service Projects • August- Open House table display, - “Save the Courtyard” Challenge to donate $100 to be matched by school - Begin weekly “Public Service Announcements” to be read on Monday morning announcements, • September-Provide Parent-Teacher refreshments and Child Care services on September 18 • October-Participate in Integrated Project—“Patchwork of Kindness” to make quilts for donation • November-Participate in Canned food drive with Beta • December-Create Angel Tree and food for families in need within our school and community • January-Initiate Coat Drive -Donated to various churches within the community -Sponsor Winter Formal for the Underclassmen • February- FCCLA WEEK activities-2nd week - Teacher Appreciation Chili and Soup with Dessert Luncheon - Sell Candy-Grams and donate $ to National Projects • March-Prepare and Serve an Arts at East Spaghetti Dinner for Band and Drama to raise funds for new sound equipment for the Auditorium to enhance our school arts program • April-Promote Turn Off Your TV Day with morning announcements • May-Prepare Teacher Appreciation Breakfast MISSION To promote personal growth and leadership development through roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader. Members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and creative thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and vocational preparation. PURPOSES 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 to achieve global cooperation and harmony. 5. To promote a 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. COLORS: RED A)D WHITE The official colors of the organization contribute to national unity and provide a national identity. Red suggests strength, courage and determination. White symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action. FLOWER: RED ROSE The red rose symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday living. EMBLEM: This is the official emblem for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapters. NAME AND EMBLEM USE: The following guidelines are recommended when wearing the official emblem: 1. Wear the emblem over the heart or on a jacket pocket. FCCLA PIN The pin is a reproduction of the FCCLA emblem. Members, advisers, honorary members, Alumni & Associates members use the shield guard carrying the letters FCCLA. The guard for advisers is an A; for honorary members, an H; and for chapter parents, a P. The FCCLA pin is worn over the heart. The guard should be placed level with the lower point of the pin. The wearer determines the number of symbols to be worn at one time and their placement of the chain. 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. Visit: www.fcclainc.org and Mrs. Marksberry’s website Printable Information about FCCLA |