Delaware Association

State Officer Candidate

Information Packet and Application

Deadline: February 8, 2016

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, or supervise local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Delaware FCCLA constitution, bylaws, or policies.

Becoming a state officer of the Delaware FCCLA Association is a great accomplishment. Whether you win or lose, the process is a wonderful learning opportunity. Be sure to read this packet thoroughly and discuss it with your parents and adviser. Best of luck!

All members of affiliated high school chapters of the state association and the national organization have the privilege of making application for the State Executive Council for which the candidate meets the qualifications. Candidates will be running for a position on the State Executive Council, not a specific office.

It is very important that State Officer Candidates understand that much honor and responsibility accompanies their selection as a State Officer. Responsibilities includeattendance at required meetings as well as public relations activities and assigned duties. Advisers and parents are to work closely with any potential candidates and stress the commitment that is necessary to serve in this capacity. A financial commitment must also be understood by the officer candidate, the family, the adviser, and the local school district.

Each chapter maynominate a maximum of two (2) candidates.

State Officer Qualifications:
  1. Must be an active member of an FCCLA chapter.
  2. Must have taken or be enrolled in at least one family and consumer sciences class.
  3. Must be at least in the ninth grade.
  1. Must maintain a "C" average or better.
  2. Must be a role model of appropriate student behavior at school and in the community and demonstrate positive leadership skills.
  3. Must submit a completed application.
  4. Must have held a leadership role at local level (leadership role such as being a chairman of a committee, officer of a class organization, or chapter).
  5. Must display basic knowledge about the career and technical student organization of FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA.
  6. Attend Orientation/Interview on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

State Officer Candidate Process

Nomination Phase

interested applicants complete an application and submit it to the State Adviser by the deadline

applicantswork to increase their knowledge of FCCLA and its programs and activities

applicants prepare a 2-minute presentation explaining why s/he wants to become a state officer

Interview Phase

applicants will complete a test of FCCLA knowledge, leadership strategies, and problem solving skills

applicants will make a prepared 2-minute presentation to a panel of interviewers.

applicants will answer a set of questions from a panel of interviewers

Notification Phase

Applicants will be notified if they have been selected to be a State Officer Candidate.

Voting Phase

Successful state officer candidates will present their 2-minute presentation at the Spring Conference.

Election Phase

Voting delegates will submit their votes at the State Conference. Installation of the State Executive Council will take place at the Awards Banquet during the Spring Conference.

State Officer Required Meetings:

Monthly FCCLA State Executive Council Meeting, a consistent day each month

Officer Applicant Orientation/Interview, Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

Legislative Appreciation Day, Legislative Hall, May, 2016

Summer Leadership Training, June, 2016

National Leadership Meeting, July 3-7,2016, San Diego, California

Fall State Leadership Conference, October, 2016

FCCLA Competitive Events and State Leadership Conference, March, 2017

Possible Meetings

Cluster Meeting: November, 2016

Financial Commitment:

purchase the uniform selected by the majority vote of the Executive Council

travel to and from meetings

meals (if eaten on the way to or from meetings)

registration fees for state conferences

50% of costs to attend the out-of-state meetings

Completed applications must be received by the FCCLA State Adviser in the Department Of Education office before the application deadline, February 8, 2016, for students to be considered candidates for state office. No late applications will be accepted. A completed application includes:

State Officer Application and Pledge

Support Form

Parent Permission Form

Nomination Form

Unofficial transcripts

Return to:Rita Hovermale, State Adviser

Delaware FCCLA

Department of Education

401 Federal Street, Suite 256

Dover, Delaware 19901

Fax: 302-739-1780

STATE OFFICER APPLICATION andPLEDGE

Name of Applicant:

Mailing Address

Phone email address

Birthdate______

Grade______cell phone______

School

SchoolPhone______SchoolFAX ______

Principal

Adviser's Name______

Parent(s) Name

Parent’s Email ______

Applicant's Membership:  FCCLA From: to______

Offices held in local chapter:

Employed:  yes no

Place of Employment:

Working Hours (From –To):

Family and Consumer Sciences Courses taken:

______

______

STATE OFFICER APPLICATION and PLEDGE(continued)

If elected as a state officer, I pledge to do my utmost in carrying out my duties and serve as a role model of a youth seeking to have a positive influence on others and my community.

I will attend the Executive Council Meetings, Summer Meetings, State Fall Leadership Conference, Local Chapter Meetings and AnnualState Conference and this year's National Leadership Meeting. This may mean that I must give up other activities or a job to participate in these functions.

I further agree to secure at my expense the uniform that has been agreed upon by the majority vote of the Executive Council.

Date Signature of Applicant

SUPPORT TO DELAWAREFCCLASTATE OFFICER CANDIDATE

Applicant: Grade:

School:

Please have the appropriate persons read and respond to their respective sections below. Any section not signed will invalidate the application.

PARENT

My child has advised me of his/her interest in running for State FCCLA office, and while I understand it is not to interfere with school work, a number of hours will be required. I also understand that my child will be required to attend meetings after school hours which will require travel to Dover and to take a leadership role in the State Conferences. I support my child’s commitment to the responsibilities of office. I approve this application.

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

PRINCIPAL

This is to certify that the above named student has satisfactory grades to be involved in this co-curricular activity. If elected, I will make it possible for him/her and his/her adviser to be away from school to attend designated State Executive Council Meetings, the Fall Leadership Conference, and the Annual State Conference.

______

Principal’s Signature/or Designee Date

ADVISER

This is to certify that the above named student is making satisfactory progress in Family Consumer Sciences Courses and that the student has at least C average overall. This student has demonstrated leadership potential and/or skills that will enhance the productivity of the Delaware FCCLA State Executive Committee. Serving as a FCCLA State Officer will contribute to achieving both educational and career goals and presents no threat to the academic expectations for this student.

FCCLA Chapter Adviser’s Signature Date

DELAWARE CHAPTER

FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA

PARENT PERMISSION FORM

(to be completed by the parents of the candidate)

I understand that my child is being nominated as a state officer for the Delaware Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. I have read the nomination materials regarding the commitment to be a state officer. I am willing to work with the Adviser of the FCCLA chapter to which my child belongs to support my child in fulfilling the duties of being a state officer.

I understand that the state officers are expected to attend the following meetings:

Monthly FCCLA State Executive Council Meeting, a consistent day each month

Officer Applicant Orientation/Interview, Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

Legislative Appreciation Day, Legislative Hall, May, 2016

Summer Leadership Training, June, 2016

National Leadership Meeting, July 3-7, 2016, San Diego, California

Fall State Leadership Conference, October, 2016

FCCLA Competitive Events and State Leadership Conference, March, 2017

Possible Meetings

Cluster Meeting: November, 2016

I understand that being a state officer involves the following financial commitment:

  • Membership in the National FCCLA ($10.00)
  • Purchase the uniform selected by the majority vote of the Executive Council
  • Travel to and from meetings
  • Meals, if eaten, on the way to or from the meetings
  • Registration fees for state conferences
  • Spending money for regional and national meetings
  • Costs to attend regional and national meetings which include the registration, travel, food, and housing expenses.

I agree to support my child in his/her role as a state officer.

If elected, notarized medical information will be required.

Parent Signature Date
DELAWARE CHAPTER

FAMILY, CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA

NOMINATIONFORMFORSTATE FCCLA OFFICER

(to be completed by Adviser)

APPLICANT'S NAME

SCHOOL/CHAPTER: PHONE:

ADVISER'S NAME: PHONE:

Qualifications of Candidate

1._____The applicant has completed at least one family and consumer sciences class.

Yes_____No______

2.The applicant will have time for the work involved in the office.

Yes_____ No______

3.The applicant is making grades average or above in all subjects in school.

Yes No

  1. The applicant has held office in the FCCLA Chapter or worked on special FCCLA projects.

Please list:

______

______

  1. The applicant has had other experiences which will further qualify him/her for this

office such as:

______

  1. The applicanthas attended at least one of the following meetings prior to running for

office. Please give the year(s) attended.

Fall Leadership Conference ______

AnnualState Conference ______

Regional Cluster Meeting ______

National Leadership Meeting ______

  1. The applicant has leadership ability including the following:

Always Occasionally Seldom

a.Assumes responsibility and carriesit

through promptly______

b.Gets along well with other people____

c.Gets others to accept responsibility___

d.Knows and practices parliamentary procedures

e.Expresses self clearly in public_____

f.Possesses poise______

g.Is willing to receive and give suggestions

h.Is well groomed and appropriately dressed

i. Handles situations tactfully______

If elected I agree as the Chapter Adviser to the Officer, to attend designated State Executive Council Meetings, the FCCLA State Advisory Board Meetings, the Fall Leadership Conference, the Annual State Conference and the National Leadership Meeting and give my faithful support in guiding and carrying out the duties of a State Officer.

______

Signature of the Chapter Adviser Date