More than 6,600 members, advisers, alumni, and guests of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), gathered in Orlando, Florida July 8-12 for the 2012 National Leadership Conference. Among attendees were members of the Gilbert High School FCCLA Chapter, Gilbert, IA. Members attending the conference were Cole Buchman, Ryan Gallus, David Nelson, Mariah Dougherty, Chris Culek, Amanda Koenig, Stephanie Larrence, Kaisha Excell, Mariah McGuire, Lauren Mosiman, and Andrea Becker. Additional members traveling with the Gilbert FCCLA chapter were Kylie Gerstein, Iowa Falls High School and Joe Webb, Murray High School.
This year’s theme for the annual national meeting was “#realitycheck.” Throughout the five-day convention, participants examined and discussed several critical issues, including family, school and community violence prevention, physical as well as financial fitness, future career exploration and countless community service projects. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic 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.
This year’s theme for the annual national meeting was “#realitycheck.” Throughout the five-day convention, participants examined and discussed several critical issues, including family, school and community violence prevention, physical as well as financial fitness, future career exploration and countless community service projects. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic 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.