Hey Missouri FCCLA!
Can you believe the school year is approaching so quickly? The State Executive Council has been hard at work these past few days to get everything ready for the upcoming school year! This past week, the SEC took a trip to Springfield for our summer planning meeting! We talked all about how to make these upcoming conferences true show stoppers. From workshops and competitive events, to fun activities, to exciting opportunities for members and chapters, this year will be one to remember!
Our Communications Committee dedicated their time to planning how our outreach efforts will look over the next few months, including our new highlights to recognize outstanding members, chapters, and advisers! These posts will highlight their shining member affiliation, community service efforts, participation on the local and state level, and so much more! Interested in being featured? Fill out the form available soon on the Missouri FCCLA website. We cannot wait to highlight more of our one-of-a-kind members and see how you make this organization shine!
The Programs Committee was hard at work developing new scholarships, awards, and state degrees to recognize the dedication and achievements of our outstanding members and advisors. Here are a few of our exciting new awards available to members!
- Star Service Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to the member with the most service hours logged during the 2024-2025 school year.
- State Degrees: This new program awards members through a point-based system. Participating in Missouri FCCLA events such as National Programs, Power of One, and STAR Events will earn members points towards completing a Missouri FCCLA State Degree, the highest honor recognizing their dedication to our organization.
Don’t worry advisers! We have new awards to highlight your incredible accomplishments as well, including Adviser of the Year and New Adviser of the Year. The criteria and application for these awards can be found on the Missouri FCCLA website soon, we cannot wait to see our members and advisors get recognized through these awards!
The Programs Committee was also prepping the details for our brand new Industry Immersion Series! This series is designed to prepare members for multiple college and career opportunities. Members will get a behind the scenes look at businesses and colleges including Silver Dollar City, Six Flags, and more. Interested in learning more or thinking of applying? Be sure to check out the Industry Immersion Series section on our website under Attend. We can’t wait to see you there!
This year, the Service Committee chose the Missouri Network Against Child Abuse for the state service project! With 15 child advocacy centers across Missouri, this organization provides essential support to children who have experienced abuse. With this service project comes new awards for our top three regions who give back to the service project. The Golden Bear Award is awarded to the top region and top chapter that collect and deliver the most stuffed animals to a CAC in their region, and the Cozy Contribution Award will be awarded to the top region and top chapter that collect and deliver the most blankets to a CAC in their region.
How can you participate? Chapters will deliver their collected items to the nearest Child Advocacy Center. Competition guidelines and the official form will be available soon on the Missouri FCCLA website. The awards will be presented at the State Leadership Conference (SLC). Join us in making a difference in the lives of children across Missouri. Your contributions will bring comfort and joy to those who need it most.
The Competitive Events Committee is thrilled to announce the launch of Show-Me Skills, our new competitive events at our Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) and State Leadership Conference (SLC)! These events are designed to showcase the talents and skills of our members in a variety of areas. Show-Me Skills are similar to National FCCLA’s Skill Demonstration Events, where most of the events will be held in person, with a few being submitted prior to the conference. The specifics of Show-Me Skills, each individual event, and registration will be posted on the Missouri FCCLA website and social media soon. In addition to Show-Me Skills, we will be offering challenge tests at the state level. These tests are designed to help members prepare for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) tests. Don’t miss out on these exciting new opportunities to demonstrate your skills and prepare for national competition!
And finally, our Development Committee was hard at work preparing events for FLC and SLC, along with new incentives for membership increases. To encourage and recognize chapters for increasing their membership, we have introduced the following rewards:
- 50% Membership Increase: Discounted registration at the State Leadership Conference (SLC)
- 40% Membership Increase: Swag Bag for the chapter
- 30% Membership Increase: Social media spotlight
Get ready for FLC! We have spectacular events planned, including a trivia event during the Opening General Session, and the “A Million Reasons to Dance” PJ Party with a DJ and fun activities!
We are also so excited to announce our keynote speaker for the State Leadership Conference; John Beede! Beede is a 7-summit mountaineer, and his inspiring story will surely leave you motivated and ready to conquer new heights.
We hope you all are as excited as we are about all of these exciting events and opportunities this upcoming year! For more information, check out the Missouri FCCLA website at https://missourifccla.org/ – and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! The SEC and State Staff are ready to assist you with anything you may need.
Best wishes on a successful start to the 2024-2025 school year!
Cheers!
Ella Foy
President
