Missouri FCCLA News & Updates
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 State Executive Council Members installed during the
2008 State Leadership Conference!
State President - Caroline Kirby (Region 3)
State 1st Vice President - Faith Stonner (Region 13)
National Network Member - Ashley Otte (Region 6)
National Officer Candidate - Kelly Comstock (Region 13)
National Officer Candidate - Catherine Tipton (Region 2)
State Vice Presidents
| Region 1 - Sarah Schumann | Region 8 - Taylor Dewitt |
| Region 2 - Jessica Dannatt | Region 9 - Jade Underwood |
| Region 4 - Emily DeTienne | Region 10 - Brandilynn Whillock |
| Region 5 - Lacey Lackman | Region 11 - Taylor Walters |
| Region 6 - Jenna Kertz | Region 12 - Shelby Wessel |
| Region 7 - Jennifer Simmons |
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Access FCCLA Conference October 26-27, 2008
Legislative Shadowing February 24-25, 2009
State Leadership Conference March 29-31, 2009
2008 National Leadership Meeting
The 2008 National Leadership Meeting will be held July 13-17, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Come and enjoy this exciting city, make new friends, share ideas, and learn more about national programs.
2008 State Leadership Conference
- 2008 STAR Events State Winners Listing (PDF)
- 2008 State Leadership Conference Attendance Certificate (PDF)
- 2008 State Leadership Conference Evaluation
- Sample Press Release (PDF)
- More information
Legislative Shadowing Project held February 26-27
More than 50 Missouri FCCLA high school students got an inside look at a day-in-the-life of a state official. The Missouri FCCLA Legislative Shadowing Project pairs juniors and seniors with state representatives, senators and other officials to observe their meetings, hearings and public duties.
Missouri Names First Junior Varsity LifeSmarts Champs
A consumer-savvy team from Camdenton Middle School emerged winners of the first-ever junior varsity LifeSmarts competition held in Jefferson City, Feb. 26.
Maysville High Wins 2008 LifeSmarts
The "Savvy Consumers" from Maysville High School claimed its fourth consecutive victory in the varsity division of the Missouri LifeSmarts competition, Feb. 27. The team from Benton High School, St. Joseph, took second place; “The Bus” team from Sherwood High School, Creighton, came in third.
Show Me 5! Challenge Underway through March 1
Get five more members this year than last year to experience the ultimate leadership experience and help FCCLA grow!
- More information (pdf)
Missouri FCCLA Promotes Traffic Safety
Missouri FCCLA is proud to be a partner on the www.saveMOyouth.com website with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Chapters can use this website to help them with resources for their FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety) projects, and also "show off their school" by submitting your chapter's project. In addition, chapters can access the NOYS (National Organizations for Youth Safety) website at www.noys.org for additional traffic safety resources. Also included on the NOYS website are resources such as "Speak Out and Make NOYS," "Make Your Parties Rock, " and "Youth-Turn." Be sure to visit these Missouri FCCLA partners!
Do You Have What It Takes to Be An FCCLA Officer?
Do you have ideas for FCCLA projects and activities? Do you wish you could be a decision-maker for your region, state or national association? Is being part of FCCLA one of your favorite things? If so, maybe being an FCCLA officer is for you. FCCLA is the ultimate leadership experience!