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Who is the legal governing board of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America?
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The National Board of Directors. The board determines policy, oversees financial affairs, evaluates current programs and assisits in long range planing and organizational management. Members are both appointed and elected.
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Where is the national headquarters located?
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1910 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia
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Which two organizations endorse Family, Career and Community Leaders of America?
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U.S. Department of Education (Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
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How much are member national dues?
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$9.00 per person
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What is the FCCLA tagline, and when was it introduced?
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"FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience" was introduced in 2003.
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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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Central
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How many national officers are elected?
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A total of 10 are elected.
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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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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 part of a middle level or urban chapter affiliation program.
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What is FCCLA?
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, 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 co-curricular FCCLA chapter?
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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 instructional program
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What is the planning process?
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A simple five 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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Chapter's plans for the year
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What is youth-centered leadership?
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Process through 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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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 communications; practical knowledge; and career preparation.
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What are the eight purposes of FCCLA?
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1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the family as a basic unit of society. 3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action action in the home and community. 4. To encourage individual and group invovlvement 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 52 state associations?
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The 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
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Who is the current executive director of FCCLA?
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Michael Benjamin
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What is the role of a chapter president?
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Presides over the class during project selection and planning. Appoints commitees or members for specific jobs related to projects. Serves on the chapter executive counsil if one exists.
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What is the role of the chapter secretary?
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Maintains written minutes of the decisions realated to projects and activities. 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 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 Treasurer
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collects and records fundraising monies and dues. Maintain writtten records and reciepts for all funds spent on chapter projects.
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What are bylaws?
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Bylaws are the rules adopted by an organization for governing its activities.
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Name the four kinds 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 private schools be members of FCCLA?
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Yes, as long as they meet membership requirements.
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What are the three methods of voting?
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Voice votes, roll call, and ballot
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What is a quorum?
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Minimum number of members that must be present to conduct the the business of the meeting; usually a simple majority unless otherwise specified in the bylaws.
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How is FCCLA financed?
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FCCLA is a nonprofit organization funded by membership dues
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What do national dues support?
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Teen Times; The adviser Newsletter; chapter mailings; national program development; chapter resources; leadership training; national promotion of organization; membership processing and marketing; National Board of Directors and National Executve Counsil activities; fundraising and seeking cooperate sponsors; operating expenses of the national headquarters and staff
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What is affiliation?
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the process of formally joining FCCLA by paying membership dues
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Who is eligible to use the name "Family Career and Community Leaders of America" , as well as the emblem?
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Only affiliated (dues 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.
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What are the official FCCLA colors?
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Red suggests strength, courage, and determination- personal qualities leading to happiness through a possitive 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 living
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What is the FCCLA motto? `
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A motto is a short expression of an organization's guiding principles - a phrase that is appropriate. to or indicates its character. the FCCLA motto is Towards New Horizons.
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Reapeat the Creed
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We are the Family Career and Comunity 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 Americas future. Homes where living will be the experience 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, advisors, honorary members, Alumni and Associate member and chapter parents may wear the pin
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Who is considered one of the most influential leaders in the founding of Future Homemakers of America?
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Edna P. Amidon, and educator and promoter of home economics education. She served as the organziation's first board chair
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Who was the first national advisor?
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Dr. Hazel Frost
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What was the amount of the first dues in 1945?
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10 cents
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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 held where and when?
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July 1948,in Kansas City, MO
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What is the organization's central focus?
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The family
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When did the Futurt Homemakers of America and the New Homemakers of America merge?
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July 1965
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When were HERO (Home Economics Related Organizations) chapters founded?
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1971
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STAR Events began in what year?
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1983
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When and where was the name of the organization changed to Family Career and Comunity Leaders of America?
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July 1999; Boston, MA
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Missouri was charted as a state assosiation in what year?
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April 1946, Missouri is the 29th chartered state assosiation?
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Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity 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 (2012-2013) National President?
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Elliot Johnson, South Dakota
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How many students are involved in FCCLA?
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More than 200,000 chapter members in nearly 6,500 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 areas of family and consumer sciences ?
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Early Chilhood, 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 currently 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 a 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 is the amount of state dues?
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$2.00 per person
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Who is eligible for Alumni and Associates membership?
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Former FCCLA, FHA (Future Homemakers of America), NHA (New Homemakers of America), 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 website?
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www.fcclainc.org or www.fccla.com
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How many issues of Teen Times are published each year ?
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Four (September, November, January, and March)
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Who is the administrative body/sponsor of the Missouri Association FCCLA?
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Family 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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How many regions are in Missouri?
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14
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Approximately how many students are members of Missouri FCCLA?
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More than 11,500 students in 353 local chapters
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What is the term of a State Executive Coucil Member?
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One year
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How is the number of State Vice President determined?
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One from each of the 14 regions
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What officer positions are determined as the result of a statewide election?
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State President, State 1st Vice President, National Officer Candidates, State Vice President of Occupational Membership
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Name two "Missouri Only" activities
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The Legislative Shadowing Project and Fall Leadership Conference
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What are the " Missouri Only" STAR Events?
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Chapter website, FCCLA Knowledge, Improptu Speaking, Plan and Teach, STEM Integration, Subject to Debate, Toward New Horizons.
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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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36
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What competitive events are available to FCCLA members?
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FCCLA contests, Family and Consumer Sciences Knowledge Bowl, and STAR 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, Advisor Academy, 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 In To Career, 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 start to prepare; to introduce young people to a career development process they can use throughout their lifetimes; 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 tagline message for Families First?
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Families First is a national FCCLA program that teaches young people to be strong family members.
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What are the five 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 the meaning of the acronym FACTS?
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Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety
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What is the tagline message for FACTS?
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FACTS is a national FCCLA program throuhg which young people strive to save lives through sober driving, seat belt use, and safe driving habits
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Name the three topic areas of FACTS
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Think SMART, Buckle-Up and Arrive Alive
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What is peer education?
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A method of education where teens teach teens - their peers
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What is the tagline message 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 the five Financial Fitness units
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Breaking 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 FCCLA program that teaches young people to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices
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Name the three topic areas 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 sophmore and junior year of high school
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What are the goals of the 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 the STOP the Violence program?
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Students Taking 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 Reduce
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Which national meetings are held each fall?
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Cluster Meetings
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National Leadership Conference will be held in what city in 2013?
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Nashville, TN
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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 Board.
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What are the three R's of membership?
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Recruit, Retain, Recognize
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What is membership activity for new FCCLA members?
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Step One
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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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What are the objectives of the Capitol Leadership Training?
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FCCLA members and advisors will have the opportunity to participate in public policy development nad advocacy training; develop a state and local advocacy plan; meet with members of Congress and Federal officials; and have the opportunity to explore the nations Capitol
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According to Robert's Rules of Order, what are four basic ideas of parliamentary law?
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1. Courtesy and justice for all
2. One item of business at a time 3. The minority must be heard 4. The majority must prevail |
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What are the topic areas of Dynamic Leadership?
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The topics areas are model good character, solve problems, foster positive relationships, manage conflict, build teams, and educate peers
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What are the two levels of recognition for Dynamic Leadership?
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Leadership Achievement and Leadership Excellence
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What organization is FCCLA currently partnering with the National Outreach Project?
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Share Our Strength
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What is the name of the proffesional organization for Missouri Family and Consumer Sciences teachers?
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MoEFACS- Missouri Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences
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On what two main social networking sites does Missouri FCCLA have an official presence?
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Facebook and Twitter
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