The CHIEF February 2019

What's Happening in FCCLA

By Lauren Smith

Each year, FCCLA strives to transform members into leaders and to build strong relationships during the process. FCCLA stands for “Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.” This year the members were hard at work running the Holiday Market which took place during the wrestling tournament. Following this successful fundraiser, they will be attending the Section 11 meeting where they will participate in a variety of workshops to enhance the skills they have learned throughout their time in the club, as well as compete in STAR events which are optional projects that members can partake in. Two students, Lauren Smith and Crysta Saucedo will be competing in a STAR event where they will be talking to junior high students about healthy relationships, how to build these, and when to leave an unhealthy one. If this is a success at the Section competition, they will move on to the State level competition in Springfield Illinois. Competitions are a minor portion of the variety of activities FCCLA will be working on this year. With the help of the club advisors, Ms. Nelson and Mrs. Richardson, members hope to get themselves involved in the community this year and to show others what they have learned throughout their time in the club. This year’s theme is “Believe in Yourself,” which is a very important message for students. Members are focusing in on the importance of self-confidence and perseverance through struggles in their daily life as students, members of a team, or even a family. This message will be important for the club’s plans for the coming months as they develop as leaders and motivate others to do the same. FCCLA is looking forward to helping others in their community and to planning their upcoming projects very soon!