Member Page

Member Page -- Information to help your chapter shine!

Getting to Know FCCLA
FCCLA Info-graphic
FCCLA Membership Knowledge
Introductory PowerPoint
Member Recruitment Flyer
Resume Building Information
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Work on earning individual awards:
Member of the Year Award
Power of One
STAR Events Medals
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Keep in touch with PA FCCLA:
Email State or Region Officers
Becoming a State or Region Officer
Follow Social Media
Social Post Submission Form
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All PA FCCLA members:  Please place your email on this LIST so you can receive messages from the state and region officers.

In Sept, Oct, Nov, work on earning membership awards:
Membership Campaign
Go For the Red
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In Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, work on earning chapter awards:
Outstanding Chapter Award
State Outreach Project
Membership Campaign
Caring Chapter Award
Social Media Award
National Program Awards
Chapter Video Contest
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In Dec and Jan, work to submit FCCLA adults for awards:
New Adviser Award
Adviser of the Year
Chapter Service Award
Local Administrator Service Award

Attend Conferences:
Regional Leadership Meeting
State Leadership Conference
National Leadership Conference
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Heading to State Conference?     
Plan ahead to earn recognition:
Nametag Ribbons
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Chapter officers can work on:
Chapter Bylaws
Chapter PR
Chapter Opening Ceremony
Chapter Closing Ceremony
Chapter Installation of Officers

From American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences:
Video:  FCS - The People-Centered Science
Information:  What is FCS

Professional FCS Websites to use for information:
American Association FCS
Pennsylvania Association FCS
FCS Educators

Considering a Career as a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator?

    Career Information

     National FCCLA Say Yes to FCS Resources


Members can make a difference in their chapter growth by not just learning about FCCLA opportunities but by using the Planning Process to organize the tasks and by completing a successful task.  Ask adviser permission, form a committee, and go for it!  The state officers are a great resource.  Email them at any time with your questions and concerns. 

Advisers:  Your members are your key to tackling the FCCLA knowledge.  Select a committee for each set of tasks.  Let your members take the lead!


Taking the Lead
Leadership development is a primary focus of FCCLA. As students take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating chapter projects and activities, they develop the skills needed to take the lead in families, careers, and communities today and tomorrow. 

All members have leadership potential, whether or not they hold formal chapter leadership positions.  Developing leadership skills means bringing out each person’s best qualities.  It often comes down to exploring abilities, taking risks, and developing a personal leadership style.  A successful chapter will recognize it needs different kinds of leaders and encourage individual differences.

Member commitment and involvement are vital to the health of any organization.  Taking a leadership role may lead a student to pursue other FCCLA leadership roles at the chapter, region, state, and national levels.  Holding an office at each level provides opportunities for:

When explaining what is FCCLA, consider your audience. Future members, parents, and administrators may need an in-depth answer.  For those who need a short answer, consider the following:

FCCLA stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We are a national career and technical student organization that works through Family & Consumer Sciences education and related occupations courses to prepare students for careers in human services, education and training, hospitality and tourism, and visual arts and design.