Directions for KWL Chart and Introduction of Speakers at NC CTE Summer Conference

Slide1DirectionsAs you enter please complete the first two columns in the K- W-L chart BEFORE we start the presentation.

Slide2MEMBERSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY MEMBERSHIP  & SUSTAINABILITY 2012 NC CTE Summer Conference

Slide3Introductions Nicole Mas  Former NJ FCCLA & national officer  North Garner Middle School FACS Teacher  Reno Palombit  Former NC FCCLA & national officer  Leesville Road High School FACS Teacher

Slide4Objectives Discover resources to build and sustain your FCCLA chapter members  List characteristics of effective FCCLA chapters  Practice utilizing the FCCLA Planning Process and developing a Program of Work

Slide5Agenda 2012-2013 FCCLA Membership Kit  The 3 R’s of Membership  Characteristics of an Effective Chapter  Chapter Structure  Co-curricular Methods  The Planning Process  Developing a Program of Work  Workshop: Utilizing the planning process/program of work  Unanswered Questions

Slide6WHAT IS  FCCLA? WHAT  IS  FCCLA? New FCCLA Video

Slide7Membership Kit Join FCCLA CD-ROM  FCCLA membership recruitment poster  FCCLA at-a-glance poster

Slide8The 3 R’s of Membership Recruit  Image is important  Build word of mouth  Design a timely recruitment campaign  Make membership a part of everything  Expand your focus  Plan fun recruitment events

Slide9The 3 R’s of Membership Retain  Communicate with members regularly (social media)  Engage members in chapter meetings  Encourage involvement in competitive events and national programs  Point system

Slide10The 3 R’s of Membership Recognize  Recognition applications are due to national FCCLA March 1 st  Provide local recognition  Announcements  End-of-year awards banquet  Bulletin boards  Publicize student accomplishments in local and social media

Slide11Top 10 Characteristics of EffectiveChapters 1. Manageable (start small) 2. Student-led 3. Program of work in place 4. Conducts orderly, intentional meetings 5. Implements an officer training 6. Co-curricular 7. Visible in the community 8. Use competitive events & national programs 9. Recognition for students 10. Effective fundraising campaigns

Slide12CHAPTERSTRUCTURE CHAPTER STRUCTURE Handout

Slide13The Co-Curricular Chapter What does it look like?  Dedicate some class time to introduce FCCLA  Recruit from FACS classes  Teach leadership (Dynamic Leadership)  Class officers/representatives  Use national program resources to teach content (Power of One, Financial Fitness, Student Body)  Use STAR Events as class projects (why reinvent the wheel?)  What’s going on in FCCLA? (segment/bulletin)

Slide14THE PLANNING PROCESS  LINE  UP THE  PLANNING PROCESS  LINE  UP Activity

Slide15The FCCLA Planning Process Identify Concerns  Set a Goal  Form a Plan  Act  Follow-Up

Slide16Identify Concerns What issues are pressing?  What needs/wants should be met?  What do you want to learn?  What do you want to see accomplished?  How do you want to see it executed?  What are you worried about?

Slide17Set a Goal Specific  Measurable  Attainable  Realistic  Time-bound

Slide18Form a Plan Who  What  When  Where  How  Resources  Timeline of activities  Program of work

Slide19Act Summarize and record plainly how the plan was executed  Omit judgment/evaluation (save this for the follow- up)

Slide20Follow-Up How did you evaluate your goal?  What did you learn?  How would you change the project?  Who did you thank?  How did you thank them?

Slide21Program of Work Definition: A group of projects tied together because they contribute to the same objectives of an organization  i.e.- FCCLA’s mission and purposes  Chapter officers develop w/ your guidance  Keep it realistic (start small)  Organize by month or goal  Distribute it to members, students, & others  Include chapter, district, state, and national meetings  Brand it with FCCLA & FACS logo

Slide22Workshop Directions Use the FCCLA Planning Process to set a goal and form a plan for your chapter!  Examples:  Increase male membership  Conduct an officer training  Utilize 2 national programs  Utilize the Program of Work handout as part of your Form a Plan

Slide23USING THE  FCCLA  PLANNING PROCESS  &  DEVELOPING  A PROGRAM  OF  WORK USING  THE  FCCLA  PLANNING PROCESS  &  DEVELOPING  A PROGRAM  OF  WORK Workshop

Slide24Conclusion Unanswered questions from your K-W-L chart?  Complete the last column of your K-W-L chart- What did you learn?

Slide25THANK YOU! RPALOMBIT@WCPSS.NET NMAS@WCPSS.NET THANK  YOU! RPALOMBIT@WCPSS.NET NMAS@WCPSS.NET 2012 NC CTE Summer Conference