2015 FCCLA State Officer Candidate
Written Test Information
The NEW FCCLA State Officer Candidate Written Exam will contain two separate portions.
The first portion will have between 40 to 50 multiple choice questions. This portion will use ScanTron forms
The second portion will be the written and will include short answer, listing, and completion.
The two scores will be combined for the final exam score and ranked.
The Georgia FCCLA State Officer Study Guide is divided into three portions to help you in studying for the exam. There will be questions from each section.
The highlighted portions will be on the completion portion of the exam.
The three sections for the study guide include:
General Information about the National Organization
General Information about Georgia FCCLA
General Information about FCCLA Programs
2015 FCCLA State Officer Candidate Study Guide
Section 1
General Information about the National Organization
●Highlighted areas indicates this question will definitely be on the exam
What do the letters FCCLA stand for?
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
When was the organization founded?
June 11, 1945
Who is considered the founder of the organization?
Edna P. Amidon
Future Homemakers of America and New Homemakers of America merged
during what year?
1965
When did the organization change its name from Future Homemakers of America (FHA) to Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) ?
July 1999
What is the tagline for FCCLA?
The Ultimate Leadership Experience
What month is FCCLA Week celebrated?
February
What is the motto of FCCLA?
Toward New Horizons
What is the meaning of the motto of the organization?
It reminds members that their contributions to home life today will influence the
kinds of homes they have tomorrow; that the family life of members will
influence the community and the world.
Where is the National FCCLA Headquarters located?
Reston, VA
When was the official ground-breaking ceremony for the current national Headquarters and leadership center in Reston, VA held?
September 28, 1981
Where will national meeting be held in July 2015?
Washington, DC
What is the name of the current FCCLA National Executive Director?
Sandy Spavone
What is the flower of the organization?
The red rose is the flower of the organization
What does the flower of the organization represent?
It represents the search for beauty in everyday living.
What are the colors of FCCLA?
The colors of the organization are red and white
What do the colors represent?
Red suggests strength and white is recognized as the symbol of sincerity. These
colors inspire members with the courage and determination to succeed.
What is the address for the national FCCLA website?
Who is the 2014-2015 FCCLA National President?
Laura Taylor
Where is the current National President from?
Virginia
Complete the sentence: Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
is 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.
Name 5 current youth concerns FCCLA chapter projects focus on.
Teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure,
environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career exploration.
Name 4 “Skills for Life” involvement in FCCLA offers members the
opportunity to develop.
Planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal
communication- necessary in the home and workplace.
What does the emblem represent to the organization?
The emblem shows that FCCLA is a dynamic, active organization bound for the
future. 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 emblem will always be linked to the turn of the
century when FHA changed to FCCLA. The color of the emblem is one of the
organizational colors- red.
Name the 5 components of the planning process. ( Must be is correct order)
Identify Concerns,
Set your Goal,
Form A Plan,
Act,
Follow Up
* State the officer’s portion of the Opening Ceremony.
“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 communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.”
* State the Members portion of the Opening Ceremony.
“As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take
responsibility, develop leadership and give service.”
* Name 3 of the eight purposes of the organization.
To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society
To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global
cooperation and harmony
To promote greater understanding between youth and adults
To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities
To prepare for the multiple roles of society
To promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations
Is one of the purposes of FCCLA to teach students to succeed in competition
with others?
No
* State the members portion of the Opening Ceremony.
“As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take
responsibility, develop leadership and give service.”
* State the creed of the organization.
“We are the Family, Career, and Community 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 America’s future.
Homes where living will be the expression 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.”
Local groups of FCCLA should be referred to as ______.
Chapters
●FCCLA is ALWAYS referred to as an organization and there are Chapter Meetings
●NEVER use the word club with FCCLA.
Chapter Meetings should begin and end with the official opening and closing ______.
Ceremonies
FCCLA provides opportunities for active student participation at the
______, ______and ______levels.
local, state, national
FCCLA is the only in-school organization with the ______as its central focus.
Family
The official publication of the national association is ______
______.
Teen Times
What does the official FCCLA Dress consist?
Red Blazer and Black dress pants or skirt
Who may enter the Junior division?
Students up through grade 9
Who may enter the senior division?
Students in grades 10-12
Name the program that recognizes advisers who oversee strong and active chapters.
Master Adviser
Name the program that recognizes advisers who spend several years assisting and training new chapter advisers?
Adviser Mentor
Adults who are interested in supporting the goals of the organization may become ______& ______members.
Alumni & Associates
In the winter of 1985, what publication was introduced for chapter advisers?
The Adviser
Section 2
General Information about Georgia FCCLA
What is the address for the Georgia FCCLA website?
What is the official publication of Georgia FCCLA association?
Georgia News
Georgia was the ______state to affiliate with the national association.
Second
What is the name of the Georgia Family & Consumer Sciences Program Specialist?
Daphnne Bonaparte
Where is the headquarters for the state association located?
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Who was the first and only Georgian to be elected National President?
Luck Hendrix
What year was the first-and only Georgian elected national president,
elected?
1969
How many National Officers has the Georgia Association had?
Thirteen
How many FCCLA regions does Georgia currently have?
9
There are ______officers on the State Executive Council this year.
10
Name the group of 9 students who help to coordinate the work of the state connection team.
Region Officers
Who currently serves as Georgia’ Adviser to Adviser
Gail Sims and Lillian Mitchell
Who was the most recent FCCLA National Officer from Georgia?
Shivani Dhir and David Jefferson (currently serving)
What was end of the year (May 2014) membership of the Georgia Association?
Over 33,000
Who is the chair of the Georgia FCCLA Board of Directors?
Traci Bryant
Who was the first Georgian to be elected a National Office?
Pat Randolph
Where was the first Georgian to be elected to a National Office from?
Winder, GA
Georgia was the first state to employ a full time state adviser.
Who was Georgia’s first State Adviser?
Mrs. J. Mac Barber
Who was the first state adviser for the New Homemakers of America?
Miss Daisy Lewis
Name the two FCCLA camping centers located in Georgia.
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
State FFA-FCCLA Camp John Hope
Name the big state event held in the fall at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Fall Leadership Rally
During what month is the 2015 state leadership meeting held?
Where will the meeting be held?
March in Athens
Name the 2014-2015 FCCLA Georgia State Officers and their offices
●John Michael Leuer-President
●Sharelle Mosley- First Vice President
●Regan Merrill - Vice President of Membership
●Stephanie Diggs - Vice President of Programs
●DeAisha Brown- Vice President of Public Relations
●Rose James- Vice President of Competitive Events
●Bethany Grant- Vice President of Community Service
●Nikolas Baranco- Secretary/Treasurer
●Ashley Weisenborn - State Historian
●Kayla Shelnutt - Middle Level Representative
Section 3
General Information about FCCLA Programs
When did STAR Events begin?
1983 National Leadership Meeting
Name the five units of Power of One.
1.A Better You
2. Family Ties
3. Working on Working
4. Take the Lead
5. Speak out for FCCLA
What are the 3 components of Student Body?
Fitness
Nutrition
Healthy Choices
Name the 5 units of Families First.
Families Today
You-Me-Us
Meet the Challenge
Balancing Family and Career
Parent Practice
Name the 6 Essentials of Dynamic Leadership.
Character for Leaders
Problem Solving for Leaders
Relationships for leaders
Conflict management for Leaders
Team Building for Leaders
Peer Education for Leaders
Name the 6 unit areas for Career Connection
Plug into Careers
Sign on to the Career Connection
Program Career Steps
Link Up to Jobs
Access Skills for Careers Success
Integrate Work & Life
Name the Financial Fitness
Banking basics
Cash Control
Making Money
Consumer Clout
Financing Your Future
Name the 5 units of Families Firsts
Families Today
You Me Us
Meet the Challenge
Balancing Family and Career
Parent Practice
The national program which encourages members to eat right, get fit, and
feel good about themselves is called ______.
Student Body
What program recognizes chapters that address a community need
using family and consumer sciences related skills?
Leadership Service in Action
Name the program that recognizes young people who strengthen leadership
skills in 6 areas of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Leaders At Work
Name the competitive events program that recognizes members for
proficiency and achievement in leadership and job related skills.
STAR Events
What does the acronym STAR in STAR Events stand for?
Students Taking Action with Recognition
What is the program designed to help new members learn about FCCLA?
Step One
What are the 3 R’s of the STOP the Violence program?
Recognize, Report, and Reduce
The new national membership program is called ______.
i-Recruit
The national program which teaches teens to manage their money is called
______.
Financial Fitness
The national program which promotes highway traffic safety is called
______,
FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety)
The national program which uses peer education to strengthen families is
called ______,
Families First
The national program which promotes job readiness is called ______.
Career Connection
The individual project recognition program is called ______.
Power of One
The national program that is a peer-to-peer outreach initiative that
empowers young people to recognize, report, and reduce the potential for
youth violence is called ______.
Stop the Violence
Adults who are interested in supporting the goals of the organization may
become ______& ______members.
Alumni & Associates
What is the Japanese Exchange Program?
This is a program which offers full scholarships for FCCLA members who are sophomores
and juniors in high school to spend six weeks with a Japanese family.
Name 5 of the events of STAR Events.
Advocacy
Applied Technology
Career Investigation
Chapter Service Project
Chapter Showcase
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Construction
Focus on Children
Hospitality
Illustrated Talk
Interior Design
Interpersonal Communications
Leadership
Life Event Planning
Job Interview
National Programs in Action
Nutrition and Wellness
Parliamentary Procedure
Promote & Publicize
Teach & Train
Recycle & Redesign
Chapter Website
Sports Nutrition
Applied Math in Culinary Management