Although this was the first of many star event competitions, we hope you are getting excited, and working hard on all your projects! On behalf of the state officer team we wish you lots of luck! We can’t wait to see you at STATE CONFERENCE!!
On January 18th, District 5 held their District STAR competition at Waukee High School. Members were greeted by the morning’s guest speaker, who discussed what it meant to make the “Everyday Difference.” Soon after, STAR Event presentations began for some members, while other members were able to participate in a number of service projects in the cafeteria. The students brought in many donations! The day was concluded with the award ceremony and closing session. Although this was the first of many star event competitions, we hope you are getting excited, and working hard on all your projects! On behalf of the state officer team we wish you lots of luck! We can’t wait to see you at STATE CONFERENCE!!
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On January 29th, the District 10 meeting was held at the Indian Hills Community College. STAR event presentations began immediately after Opening Ceremony. Members who were not competing toured the facilities with IHCC Chef Gordon, who shared his life experiences along the way. Members also were able to chat with Chef Gordon’s students from South America. After touring and lunch, Marlene Sprouse, IHCC Community College’s President, shared her thoughts on leadership and what it took to be successful in an ever-changing society. The day concluded with the installation of new officers, pictured below.
The SEC met February 6th snd 7th for their February meeting. They started off the weekend by attending the FCCLA Board of Directors meeting Saturday morning. The State Executive Council made the finishing preparations for Day at the Capitol and made plans for State Leadership Conference! We finished making plans for the state officer candidate election process as well as a few surprises that we can’t wait to show you! Despite the bad weather, we had our Day at the Capitol on Monday, February 8th to kick off National FCCLA Week. Members went through advocacy training lead by the state officers and met with their senators and representatives and talked about a specific issue in today’s society that FCCLA helps to improve or solve through national programs and competitive events. It was a very successful day that not even the weather could ruin. We are excited to see you all at State Leadership Conference in April!
The district one meeting was held on October 21st in West Lyon. In addition to the state Vice-President of Public Relation, Nick Greiner, the National President, Josh Sorbe, was in attendance, who was featured as the events guest speaker. His session taught members about branding FCCLA as a positive and professional organisation by branding themselves as positive and professional individuals. The meeting was concluded with a presentation on Peer Education by the State Peer Education Coordinator, Janet Mann. Hopefully everyone is recovered from Fall Leadership Rally! It was a wonderful day at Iowa State University. Members were motivated by guest speaker, John Beede, who challenged them to find their own mountain to summit. Following that, were several breakout sessions for each member to become more educated on one of the four peer education teams, FCCLA as an organization, fundraising techniques, the statewide service projects, how to become a state officer, the building blocks of FCCLA, and how to stay involved in FCCLA beyond high school. Each chapter was then challenged to help with out statewide service project. This year Iowa FCCLA is proud to be partnering with Children and Families of Iowa, a local charity whose central focus is also on that of the family (just like FCCLA!). The five programs offered by Children and Families of Iowa are: Domestic Violence, Teen Programs, Family Support Programs, Early Childhood Development Services, and Mental Health Services. Each chapter was challenged to donate 100 items, either bring them to State Leadership Conference or donate them to a local charity. Overall, it was a great day and a great start to the year! Next event: district meetings!
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