December16, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO:Chapter Members and Advisers
FROM:Laura Saint, State President
Jennifer D. Adams, State Adviser
RE:2014FCCLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE/STAR EVENTS COMPETITION
Date, Time, and Place-The State FCCLA Leadership Conference will be held at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Registration will be Thursday morning from 8 to 9 a.m. in the lobby of the Performing Arts Centre. On Friday, March 14, 2014, the State STAR Events Competition will be held at Auburn University Montgomery, starting at 9 a.m. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in the Goodwyn Hall lobby.
State Leadership Program-“Discover Your Voice” is the theme for the 2014 FCCLA State Leadership Conference. We will begin at 9a.m. withthe opening ceremony. This will be followed by special presentations, a business session, election of officers, and a keynote presentation.The “No Kid Hungry/Jeans for Teens” parade will take place during the opening session. We will have a lunch break from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The closing session will include the announcement of the 2014-2015 Executive Council, awards recognition, and the installation of officers. The Conference will conclude by 3p.m.
2014 State STAR Events-State STAR Events registration will begin at 8 a.m. on March 14, 2014, at Auburn University Montgomery in Goodwyn Hall, with competition starting at 9 a.m. Auburn University Montgomery is located at7500 East Drive,Montgomery. The Awards Ceremony will be heldin the auditorium of the Taylor Centerat approximately 2 p.m. Pre-registration for participation in STAR Events is due February 15th and should be submitted online at Also, every STAR Event exceptCulinary Arts and Parliamentary Procedure should submit a summary prior to completion of their project to this link: If you are interested in viewing STAR Events from our national conference, please click on the following link: Please note that the contents of these videos may or may not meet all of the requirements of the events as outlined in the current Competitive Events Guide.
Who May Attend-Chapter members must be affiliated with National FCCLA to register and attend the state conference. FCCLA affiliation will be checked via our new online system before the conference.
Pre-registration-Each person attending the conference must pay a registration fee of $25 for cost of materials, facilities, insurance, and T-shirts. The deadline date for registration is February15,2014. A $5 LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO CHAPTERS THAT DO NOT REGISTER BEFORE THE DEADLINE DATE. (This is a one-time per chapter fee, not per student. The registration fee must be paid in advance and mailed along with the online invoice to: Jennifer Adams, Career and Technical Education, P.O.Box 302101, Montgomery, AL 36130-2101. Make check or purchase order payable to ALABAMA ASSOCIATION, FCCLA. Chapters must be pre-registered by the deadline of FEBRUARY15for packets to be assembled for each chapter, and t-shirts ordered. After FEBRUARY 15, the online registration will be closed. In order to receive a refund, chapters must submit a written refund request by February 24,2014. ALL REGISTRATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: Eachadviser has already been sent a username and password from . The e-mail also included an attachment of registration instructions. If you did not receive your username or need additional assistance, please e-mail Jennifer Adams at .
Lunch-We will have a lunch break this year from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You may want to tailgate onsite. There are several fast food establishments and restaurants near the centre.
T-shirts-An FCCLA State Leadership Conferencet-shirt is included in the registration fee. You will select your
t-shirts and sizes when you register online. The registration packet will include an invoice showing the number and sizes of t-shirts ordered. An online invoice will also be provided at the time of registration.
Voting Delegates-Chapters must assign a voting delegate(s) to cast votes for the State Executive Council election. The number of voting delegates is determined by the number of paid members within the chapter in the current year. One delegate is assigned for the first 40 members or less. One additional delegate is assigned for each additional 40 members or a major fraction thereof (more than 1/2). Middle school chapters that affiliate through the Chapter Fee program are assumed to have 50 members and will have one delegate for the first 50 members. There will be one additional delegate assigned for each additional 50 members or a major fraction thereof (more than 1/2). Chapters affiliated through the Urban Fee program will be allocated one delegate per school. Ballots will be in the registration packet.
Alumni & Associates-To broaden the awareness of Alumni & Associates, we will give away free memberships to one graduating senior and one chapter adviser during the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. If you would like to participate in this drawing, you need to complete the form and submit names in at the registration table. Please complete the attached form for each graduating senior in attendance and one for yourself. Remember to bring these with you to the conference.
Qualifications of Officer Candidates-Qualifications of Officer Candidates will be enclosed in the chapter registration packets. You are encouraged to review the materials with your members. All elections will be held on Thursday morning.
Recognition-During Thursday’s session, the following awards will be presented on stage to individual members, chapters, and advisers during the day:
Career Connection State WinnerAL Children’s First State Project Winner
Leadership Service in Action State Winner
AL Families First State Winner
FCCLA Adviser Awards
FCCLA FACTS State Winner / Financial Fitness State Winner
Prescription to Healthy Living State Winner
Scholarship Awardees
STOP The Violence State Winner
Student Body State Winner
National Children’s First State Project Winner
National Families First State Winner Be Part of It! Membership Increase Award
The following award recipients will be asked to stand for recognition:
Alabama Champion Chapters / Power of One ParticipantsBe Part of It! Membership Recognition
Culinary Arts State Team / 100% Membership Chapters
Senior High Beef Cook-Off State Winners
Golden Chapters
Award recipients who are to receive their awards on stage are to sit in the Reserved Seating area in the front of the Performing Arts Centre. Awardees will find notification in the school’s registration packet. Reminder: Applications for all state and national awards are due to the state office by January 15. All national program awards must be submitted directly to national FCCLA by the chapter adviser. Print the application being submitted to national FCCLA and send to your state adviser. All national awards will be submitted online by the chapter adviser except Power of One, Alabama Children’s First, and Alabama Families First. The state adviser will submit these awards. Individual awards such as Honorary Member, Spirit of Advising and Adviser Mentor can only be submitted by the state adviser. Complete the application online and send to Jennifer Adams, State Adviser via email, mail, or fax.
“No Kid Hungry”/”Jeans for Teens”Parade-Chapter presidents or representativesare invited to march in the “No Kid Hungry”/Jeans for Teens”Parade carrying a school or FCCLA chapter banner. FCCLA members and chapters in attendance are encouraged to donate money for the Alabama FCCLA “No Kid Hungry” campaign. More than 16 million children suffer from hunger. That is one out of every five children. Or, you can donate gently worn jeans for a male or female living at the Big Oak Ranch. Assist the Alabama FCCLA in making a difference in a child’s life through your donations. The time of the parade will be indicated in your registration packet and announced at the conference.
Dress Policy-The FCCLA State Leadership Conference is an excellent opportunity for members to convey to others the positive, professional image of FCCLA. The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and STRONGLY encouraged. Members are also encourage to follow the National FCCLA dress code. You may view the guidelines at the following link: Appropriate dress includes slacks and dress shirts for males; dresses, skirts, blouses, and dress pants for females. Jeans, warm-up suits, and T-shirts are not appropriate attire. Nightwear (pajamas) should not be worn outside of your hotel room. Shoes should be worn at all times. Advisers, please enforce the dress policy. Appropriate dress is a reflection on your school and of the state association; therefore, it is very important to show that our members are leaders. This year’s conference is being held in a formal setting. Members are expected to dress professionally. If your members are not appropriately dressed, it will be very noticeable by other members. Use this conference to teach your students how they should dress and behave when attending a formal activity in a Performing Arts Centre.
Code of Conduct-Enclosed is a copy of the “Alabama FCCLA Code of Conduct State Conference Rules.” We encourage you to read these rules to members and chaperones who attend the state conference. You may distribute copies of the rules to your members and have both member and parent(s) sign the code. These rules will be enforced. Please pay special attention to Rule #5. It is the adviser's responsibility to see that members attend sessions and do not socialize during presentations, make telephone calls, or text message during the sessions. Students are asked to remain in their seats during the sessions, unless there is an emergency. It is very distracting for speakers and participants when members leave their seats and have to be told to return to them. Students have been released from school to attend the conference and should be required to remain seated during the various sessions. Prior to the start of the first session, please require all in attendance to turn off cell phones and pagers.
Lodging-A listing of locations to lodge is provided in this packet. You will be responsible for making your own reservations. You should make reservations early. NOTE: Ask for a government or school rate when making reservations.
FCCLA Cookbooks-A Cookbook Order Formis included in your packet for cookbook preorders. Cookbooks can also be pre ordered and picked up at the State Conference at a reduced price. These are great gifts and fundraisers for your chapter. There will be a table at registration with cookbooks available.
Insurance Coverage-Again this year, we are providing insurance coverage for all delegates who are affiliated members. Only affiliated members are covered by this insurance.
Parking-Parking will be available near the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre for buses. Parking in the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel deck is available all day for $10.00.
Special Needs-The special needs request form is enclosed so that arrangements can be made to provide assistance to any member with special needs.
In Case of Emergency-Contacts can be made during the day by calling (334) 481-5110, Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS RELEASE IS THE ONLY GENERAL INFORMATION YOUR CHAPTER WILL RECEIVE REGARDING THE STATE CONFERENCE.
Enclosures:Code of Conduct Rules
Directions to Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
Directions to Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery Area Map
Lodging and Dining Information
Alumni & Associates Membership Drawing Form
Special Needs Request Form
Insurance Coverage Chart
Cookbook Form
STATE CONFERENCE RULES
The following conduct code applies to all participants and should be shared with students and chaperones:
- Behavior at all times should be such that it reflects a positive and professional image of the FCCLA member, his/her school, and FCCLA.
- Members are expected to attend all general sessions and workshops.
- Members will arrive on time for sessions.
- Members will remain in their seats throughout the sessions. There is no reason for members to be in the lobby while sessions are being conducted.
- Members will be considerate of officer candidates as they make their speeches and answer their questions during the election of state officers.
- Members will not chew gum or eat candy or food during official sessions. Food is not allowed in the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.
- Hotel rules must be observed. Members shouldnot leave the hotel room to explore on their own. Rooms are to be locked at all times. Members are responsible for care of hotel room, equipment, and facilities. Members are liable for any damage. Advisers need to check all guest rooms before departure.
- Members will observe the 12 o’clock curfew. Members are to be in their own rooms at this time and are not to leave their rooms after curfew.
- FCCLA advisers must know the location of all of their members at all times.
- FCCLA advisers attending the conference will be responsible for supervising their members.
- Members will not purchase, possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs at any time.
- Smoking is not allowed.
- Members will be appropriately dressed at all times. Jeans, shorts, flip-flops, and tops showing your stomach are not acceptable clothing attire. Professional dress attire is required at all conference sessions.
- Cell phones and pagers should be turned off at all times during the conference.
- Members who disregard the rules are not allowed to attend the sessions, will be subject to disciplinary action, and may be sent home. Parents, guardians, and school administration will be notified.
Directions for FCCLA State Conference
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
201Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery
Driving South on I-65
Take Exit 172 on Clay Street
Turn RIGHT at Clay Street
Take a sharp RIGHT on Oak Street
Slight Right at Bell Street Turn LEFT
Montgomery Performing Art Centre is on the Right
Driving West on I-85
At Exit 1 (Union Street), turn onto Ramp
Turn RIGHT onto Union Street
Turn LEFT at Madison Avenue
Turn RIGHT at Commerce Street
Turn LEFT onto Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery Performing Art Centre is on the LEFT
Driving North on I-65
Take Exit 172 on Herron Street
Slight LEFT at North Holt Street
Turn RIGHT at Bell Street on Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery Performing Art Centre is on the RIGHT
Directions for FCCLA STAR Events Competition
Auburn University at Montgomery
7500 East Drive
Montgomery
Exit RIGHT from Montgomery Performing Art Centre
Turn RIGHT onto Commerce Street
Turn RIGHT on Bibb Street
Turn LEFT on Dickerson Street
Merge LEFT on I-65 toward Mobile
Mergeonto I-85 toward Atlanta
Take Taylor Road Exit 9
Turn LEFT onto Taylor Road
Turn LEFT on East Drive
Turn RIGHT onto AUM Drive
Turn LEFTon Senators Drive
Park in North Parking Lot 2 on the LEFT.
NOTE: STAR Events registration will be held in Goodwyn Hall.
Competitions will be held in School of Business and Goodwyn Hall.
Awards ceremony and lunch will be in Taylor Center.
Parking will be available in North Parking Lot 2.
Lodging
Location
/ Address / Phone NumberDowntown Montgomery
Montgomery Renaissance / 201 Tallapoosa Street / 334-532-0700 or 888-668-7221Hampton Inn / 100 Commerce Street / 334-265-1010
Embassy Suites Hotel
/ 300Tallapoosa Street / 334-269-5055Double Tree Hotel
/ 120 Madison Avenue / 334-245-2320Comfort Inn
/ 5051 Academy Lane / 205-428-3999 or 800-228-5150East Chase Area
Staybridge Inn and Suites
/ 7800 East Chase Parkway / 334-277-9383Holiday Inn Express and Suites
/ 9250 Boyd-Cooper Parkway / 334-271-5516 or 877-863-4780Sleep Inn and Suites
/ 10150 Chantilly Parkway / 334-356-5400 or 877-424-6423Hampton Inn
/ 7651 East Chase Parkway / 334-277-1818Comfort Inn and Suites / 10015 Chantilly Parkway / 334-532-4444 or 877-424-6423
Eastdale Mall Area
Drury Inn and Suites
/ 1124 Eastern Boulevard / 334-273-1101Comfort Suites / 5918 Monticello Drive / 334- 387-2585
Courtyard by Marriott
/ 5555 Carmichael Road / 334-272-5533*Look at other hotel options by going to the Internet. Ask for a government rate.
Restaurants within half mile of the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre:
Cuco’s MexicanDreamland
House (Renaissance Hotel)SaZa Pizza
Wintzell’s Oyster House Jalapeno’s
Restaurants within 2-3 miles of the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre:
Burger KingWendy’s
Alumni & Associates Membership Drawing
Complete the form(s) below for each graduating senior and each adviser in attendance at the state conference. One graduating senior and one adviser will be chosen for a free, one-year membership to Alumni & Associates. Bring the completed form(s) and submit them during the banner parade at the state conference.
2014FCCLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND STAR EVENTS
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
Please complete the following information for any member requiring special services in order to successfully participate in the State FCCLA Conference STAR Events. Send forms by February 15, 2014.
SCHOOL:______
ADVISER:______PHONE:______
FAX:______E-MAIL:______
Student Member:______
State Conference: ______
Special Needs: ______
______
Competitive Event: ______
Special Needs: ______
______
I certify that the above special needs identified for ______, is
in compliance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) on file for this student. The
student will have the opportunity to participate in non-academic/extracurricular activities with