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| Who is the legal governing board of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America? |
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| The nation board of direction. The board determines policy, oversees financial affairs,evaluates current programs and assists in long-range planning and organizational management. members are both appointed and elected. |
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| Where is the national headquarters located? |
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| Which two organization endorse Family Career and Community Leaders of America? |
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| Us Department of education (office of vocational and adult education) and the American Assoiciation of Family and Consumer Sciences(AAFCS) |
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| How much are member national dues? |
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| What is the FCCLA tage line? |
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| FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience |
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| What are the four national FCCLA regions? |
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| North Atlantic, Southern, Central, Pacific |
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| Missouri is located in which region? |
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| How is the number of national officers determined? |
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| Six national officers are elected at large and four national officers are elected by their respective regions. The at large candidate representing occupational membership with the most votes, the at large candidate representing comprehensive membership with the most votes, and the four remaining candidate with the highest number of votes will become the 6 national officers elected at large. A total of 10 are elected. |
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| What are the 5 basic components of an FCCLA chapter? |
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| Membership, advisor, leadership, meetings, and projects. |
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| Who is eligible to be a member of FCCLA? |
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| Any student who is taking or has taken a family and consumer sciences education course and who pays the appropriate membership dues, or is a part of a middle level or unborn chapter affiliation program. |
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| Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. |
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| What is an integrated or co-curricular FCCLA chapter? |
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| A integrated or co-curricular FCCLA chapter is a program that integrates FCCLA chapter activities into the classroom family and consumer sciences program of study. Missouri recommends FCCLA be an integral part of the instructional program. |
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| What is the planning process? |
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| The planning process is a simple 5 step method to help chapter members and advisors plan individual, group, or chapter projects and activities. |
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| What is a program of work? |
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| A program of work is a chapter's plans for the year. |
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| What is youth centered leadership? |
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| Youth centered leadership is a process though which youth members are responsible for planning, carrying out, and evaluating chapter projects and activities. |
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| What is the mission of FCCLA? |
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| The FCCLA mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through - character development; creative and critical thinking; interpersonal communication; practical knowledge; and career preparation. |
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| What are the 8 purposes of FCCLA? |
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1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as the 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 achieve global cooperation and harmony.
5. To promote 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. |
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| What are the 53 state associations? |
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| The 53 state associations are the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. |
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| Who is the current executive director of FCCLA? |
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| What is the role of a chapter president? |
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| A chapter president presides over the class during project selection and planning. Appoints committees or members for specific jobs related to projects. Serves on the chapter executive council, if one exist. |
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| What is the role of the chapter vice president? |
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| Assists the president in overseeing the work of project committees. Fills in when the president is absent. |
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| What is the role of the chapter secretary? |
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| Maintains written minuets of the decisions related to projects and acclivities. Works with president to complete a written Planning Process worksheet to be posted for member review. |
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| What is the role of chapter treasurer? |
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| Collects and records all fund raising monies and dues. Maintains written records and receipts for all funds spent on chapter projects. |
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| Bylaws are rules adopted by an organization for governing its activities. |
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| Name the four kins of membership in FCCLA. |
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| Active, Alumni, Associate, and Honorary. |
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| How many members are needed to form a chapter? |
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| There is no minimum requirement. |
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| Can students in a private school be members of FCCLA? |
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| Yes, as long as the meet the membership requirements. |
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| What are the 3 methods of voting? |
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| Voice votes, roll call, or ballot. |
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| Minimum number of members that must be present to conduct the business of the meeting; usually a simple majority unless otherwise specified in the bylaws. |
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| FCCLA is a non profit organization funded primarily by membership dues. |
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| What do national dues support? |
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| Teen times; The Advisor Newsletter; Chapter Mailings; national program development; chapter resources leadership training; national promotion of the organization;operating expenses of the national headquarters and staff. |
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| The process of formally joining FCCLA by paying membership dues. |
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| Who is eligible to use the names "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" and FCCLA" as well as the emblem? |
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| Only affiliated (due paying) members and chapters. |
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| What does the FCCLA emblem represent? |
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| The FCCLA emblem represents Family, Career and Community Leaders of America as a dynamic, active organization. The dominant collegiate lettering articulates a focus on education and student leadership. The swooping arch embodies an active organization that moves toward new arenas. The color of the emblem is one of the organizational colors- red. |
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| What are the official FCCLA colors? |
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| Red suggest strength, courage and determination- personal qualities leading to happiness through a positive self image. White symbolizes sincerity of purpose and integrity of action, qualities that will help individuals build a better tomorrow. |
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| What is the FCCLA flower? |
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| The red rose represents the organization because it gives joy through its beauty and fragrance. It symbolizes a desire for beauty in everyday life. |
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| The FCCLA motto is Toward New Horizions. |
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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 hoe,
Home 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. |
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| Where should the FCCLA emblem be worn? |
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| Wear the emblem over the heart or on a jacket pocket. |
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| Where should the pin be worn? |
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| The pin is worn over the heart. Members, advisers, honorary members, Alumni & Associate member and chapter parents may wear the pin. |
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| Who is considered one of the most influential leaders in founding of Future Homemakers of America? |
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| Edna P. Amidon, an educator and promoter of home economics education. She served as the organizations first board chair. |
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| Who was the first national advisor? |
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| What was the amount of the first dues in 1945? |
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| When and where was Future Homemakers of America founded? |
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| June, 1945 in Chicago Illinois |
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| What is the name of the organization's magazine, and when was it first published? |
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| Teen Times was first published in 1945. |
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| The first national convention was help where and when? |
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| July 1948, in Kansas City Missouri |
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| What is the organization's central focus? |
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| When did the future Homemakers of America and the New Homemakers of America merge? |
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| When were HERO (Home Economics Related Organizations) chapters founded? |
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| Star Events began in what year? |
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| When and where was the name of the organization changed to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America? |
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| Missouri was chartered as a state association in what year? |
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| April 1946, Missouri is the 29th chartered association. |
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| Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunities to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life. What are skills for life? |
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| Planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication- necessary in the home and workplace. |
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| Who is the current (2008-2009) National President? |
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| Who is the current (2008-2009) State President? |
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| How many students are involved in FCCLA? |
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| Over 225,000 chapter member in nearly 7000 local chapters. Over nine million youth have been involved in the organization since its founding in 1945. |
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| What are the six career area of family and consumer sciences? |
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Early childhood, Education and services
Food Production and services
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Housing, Interiors and Furnishings
Textiles and Apparel
Family and Consumer Sciences Education |
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| Distinguish between comprehensive and occupational members. |
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| Comprehensive members are enrolled in or have taken courses in family and consumer sciences (family focused). Occupational members are currently enrolled or have taken courses toward preparation for specific family and consumer sciences career(wage earning). |
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| What qualifications are needed to be a chapter advisor? |
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| Must be a certified comprehensive or occupational family and consumer sciences educator. |
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| What are the dues for chapters participating in the urban membership program? |
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| Urban affiliation dues are based on 500 members. National dues would be $4500, state dues $1000 , and appropriate regional dues |
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| What is the amount of state dues? |
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| What is the amount of a one- year membership in Alumni and Associates? |
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| $15 national dues, $5 state dues, Graduating seniors are eligible for 1/2 price membership. |
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| Who is eligible for Alumni and Associates membership? |
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| Former FCCLA, FHA, NHA, HERO members, and individuals who share the goals and purposes of Family, Career and community leaders of America. |
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| By what procedure are all meetings to be conducted? |
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| Parliamentary Procedure, using Robert's Rules of Order |
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| What is the URL address for the National FCCLA web site? |
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| www.fcclainc.org or www.fccla.com |
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| How many times in a year is Teen Times published? |
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| Four, October, December, February, and April |
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| Who is the administrative body/sponsor of the Missouri Association FCCLA? |
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| Family and Consumer Sciences and Human Services Education Section, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. |
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| Where is the state FCCLA office located? |
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| Jefferson City Missouri, within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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| Who is the Missouri State FCCLA Advisor? |
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| How many regions are in Missouri? |
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| Approximately how many students are members of Missouri FCCLA? |
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| Nearly 14,000 students in nearly 400 local chapters. |
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| What is the term of a State Executive Council Member? |
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| How is the number of State Vice Presidents Determined? |
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| One from each or the 13 regions |
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| What us the specific duty of state officers? |
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| To serve as a liaison between the state and regional organizations. |
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| What state officer is responsible for state STAR Events? |
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| Name two Missouri only activities. |
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| The Legislative Shadowing Project and Access FCCLA Conferences. |
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| What are the Missouri Only STAR Events? |
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| FCCLA Knowledge and Impromptu Speaking |
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| What is the meaning of the acronym STAR in STAR Events? |
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| Students Taking Action with Recognition |
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| How many STAR Events are available to members? |
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| 30, 22 national events and 8 state only events |
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| Name the five steps of the planning process. |
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| Identify Concerns, Set a goal, form a plan, act, and follow up |
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| Name the five units of Power of One |
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| A better you, family ties, working on working, take the lead, speak out for FCCLA |
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| Name the Advisor Recognition Programs available. |
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| Master Advisor, Advisor Mentor, Years of Service, Spirit of Advising, and Missouri Excellence in Advising Award |
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| Name the six units of Career Connection. |
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| Plug into Careers, Sign on to the career connection, program career steps, link up to jobs, access skills for career success, and Integrate Work and Life |
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| What are the three main goals of Career Connection? |
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| To help young people explore what is important in a career and state to prepare; to introduce young people to a career development process they can use throughout their life; and to help young people understand and prepare for the interactions among career, families, and communities. |
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| What national program guides students to develop, plan, carry out and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities? |
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| Community Service Program |
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| What is the tag line message for families first? |
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| Families first is a national FCCLA program the teaches young people to be strong family members. |
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| What are the 5 units of Families First? |
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| Families today, You Me Us, Balancing Family and Career, Meet the Challenge, Parent Practice |
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| What is meant by the acronym FACTS? |
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| Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety |
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| What is the tag line message for Facts? |
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| Facts is a national FCCLA program through which young people strive to save lives through sober driving, seat belt use, and safe driving habits. |
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| Name three topic areas of FACTS. |
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| Think Smart, Buckle Up, and Arrive Alive |
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| A method of education where teens teach teens- their peers |
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| What is the tag line for Financial Fitness? |
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| Financial Fitness is a national FCCLA program that teaches young people to make, save, and spend money wisely. |
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| Name 5 financial fitness units. |
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| Banking Basics, Cash Control, Consumer Clout, Making Money, Financing your future. |
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| What is the tagline message for Student Body? |
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| Student Body is a national program that teaches young people to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices. |
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| Name three topics of Student Body. |
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| Eat right, Be Fit, and Make healthy choices |
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| Who is eligible for full scholarships in the Japanese Exchange Program? |
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| Members in their Sophomore and junior years of high school |
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| What are the goals of Leaders at work program? |
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| To recognize career oriented FCCLA members; encourage members' leadership development' and promote family and consumer sciences related careers. |
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| What is the meaning of the acronym STOP in STOP the violence? |
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| Students Taking Action On Prevention |
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| What are the three R's of the stop the Violence program? |
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| Recognize, Report, and Reduse |
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| Which national meetings are held each fall in each of the four national regions? |
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| National Leadership Meeting will be held in which city in 2009? |
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| What is the name of the national membership campaign? |
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| What are the two awards given in recognition of exemplary public relations efforts? |
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| National Outstanding Media Award and the National Chapter Public Relations Award |
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| What are the 5 steps in the BE Part of IT! Membership Campaign? |
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| Recruit, Retain, Recognize, Affiliate, Plan |
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| What are the three awards that recognize membership efforts in the Be Part of it campaign? |
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| Be Part of It for Chapters, Be Part of It for Members, and Be Part of it for Advisors |
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| What is membership activity for new FCCLA members? |
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| What is the name of the Missouri Community Service Project? |
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| What are the five essential elements of a chapter's public relations plan? |
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| Message, Audience, Purpose, Method, and Feedback |
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| What are the five basic components of an FCCLA chapter? |
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| Membership, Advisor, Leadership, Meetings, and Projects |
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