State Officer and Region Officer
Candidate Information
Becoming a State Officer
The state organization shall have eleven elected officers; nine of the officers shall be elected by their respective regions; and two members elected as middle level members at large. Such officers shall be members of the State Executive Council.
State Officer Qualifications
Candidates for state office shall have the following qualifications:
a. Currently an active member in an affiliated FCCLA chapter and an active member in good standing;
b. Has taken or is currently enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences or Related Career and Technical course;
c. Has a scholastic rating of C or above; and remains in good standing throughout the year, both academically and behaviorally; inclusive of ethics and social media use;
d. Has shown leadership ability and responsibility at the chapter level;
e. A person may not be elected to serve for more than two years as a state officer and no person will serve more than once in any one position. Exception being in the event there are openings on the State Executive Council by the State Leadership Conference, a student who has already served two terms on the State Executive Council will have the opportunity to serve a third term as a state officer at large under the following conditions:
1. The student has not served a term as state president
2. The student has the required approval from the chapter adviser in consultation with the state staff.
f. Support and approval of the local chapter adviser, administration, parents or guardians, State Nominations/Elections Committee and State Executive Council;
g. The student must meet local school district requirements for participation in extracurricular activities.
Two middle level state officers will be elected by middle level chapters. Candidates for middle level office shall have the following qualifications:
a. The student must be an affiliated FCCLA member in a middle or junior high school program;
b. The student must have at least one year experience as a member of FCCLA before assuming Middle Level State Officer responsibilities;
c. The student must meet local school district requirements for participation in extracurricular activities;
d. The student must be in seventh grade or younger in the year of candidacy;
e. The student's parents or guardian must accompany the student to all state and national meetings.
Candidates are nominated by local chapters in good standing. Only two candidates per school shall be submitted regardless of the number of chapters within the school. The voting shall be by secret ballot for the officers to be elected. The three candidates from each of the three regions receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. These officers will be voted on by those chapters in their region. State officer candidates will be voted on at the State Leadership Conference.
State Officer Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a State Officer include:Fulfilling the roles of your position title
Monthly Reports due each month
Planning and participating in Regional Leadership Meetings and State Leadership Conference
Attending all State Executive Council work and training sessions
Maintaining a positive and professional image and attitude
Acting as a positive role model for other members
Maintaining a C or above scholastic rating
Completing all assignments on time and meeting all deadlines
State Officer Candidacy Process
Students interested in being part of the State Executive Council should:
1. Discuss the roles and responsibilities with his/her adviser, school administration and parents.
2. Decide if he/she has the time to complete the obligations of becoming a state officer.
3. Read the PA FCCLA Bylaws and State Officer & Adviser Handbook for state officer details.
4. Understand the costs, responsibilities and time required to be a state officer.
Financial Obligation of the State Officer
State Officer Uniform - Official FCCLA Blazer and required uniform pieces.
National Leadership Conference Registration and Expenses (optional)
Adviser Expenses (at the cost of the chapter, School District, or self) - Hotel, Meal and Travel Expenses --- Expenses for the adviser may include the Substitute Teacher. Some adviser expenses are reimbursed as described in the State Officer & Adviser Handbook.
Time/Date Requirements of the State Officer and Adviser (All required and optional dates will be listed on the State Officer Permission Form and are described in the State Officer & Adviser Handbook)
New Officer Orientation (3 Days in April/May)
National Leadership Conference (5 Days in July) (optional)
Summer State Officer Training (3 Days in July/August)
Regional Leadership Meeting (1-2 Days in Fall)
Winter State Executive Council Work Session (3 Days in January/February)
State Leadership Conference (5 Days in March/April)
5. Complete and submit the following documents by the January 15 deadline to Mrs. Nadine Standley, State Facilitator:
State Officer Candidate Nomination Information Form SO600
State Officer Candidate Member Resume VITA Form SO601
State Officer Candidate Qualifications, Dates, Permission Form SO602
6. Complete a State Officer Candidacy test at State Leadership Conference. The test is usually given on the first day of the conference before most meetings start. You will need a 70% on the test in order to continue running for State Office. To help you study, read through the FCCLA Membership Brochure. The test is also used to break an election tie.
7. On the first day of the conference, you will attend a test, an orientation, a session with the voting delegates, opening session and region meetings. During this day, you should dress according to our PA FCCLA Dress Code.
On the second day of the conference, you should attend the business meeting to hear the results of the voting. If you are elected, you will attend a leadership meeting (where next year's president is elected), and an installation practice. For these meetings, you should dress according to our PA FCCLA Dress Code. In the evening on the second day of conference, you will attend an evening awards session. For this session, please follow the PA FCCLA Dress Code.
On the third day of the conference, you will be part of the installation and closing session. Please wear full length black pants and appropriate shirt which aligns with the PA FCCLA Dress Code.
8. During the Region Meeting, after you give your 1-3 minute speech.
9. Campaigning is not permitted when running for state office.
2025 SLC State Officer Candidate Speech Topics
State Officer Candidates will give two speeches during State Leadership Conference if they pass the State Officer Candidacy Test. The One-Minute Speech is during the Opening Session. The One-to-Three-Minute Speech is during your Region Meeting. Be prepared to hand in a copy of your speeches, typed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper during the State Officer Candidate Orientation. No props or materials may be used in presentation of the speeches.
One Minute Speech Topic
State Officer Candidates should prepare a one-minute speech to be given during the Opening Session (Monday) on this topic:
How does FCCLA prepare members, and yourself for future careers and pursuits?
1 - 3 Minute Speech Topic
State Officer Candidates should prepare a one-to-three-minute speech to be given during the Region Meeting (Monday) on this topic:
What strengths would you bring to the State Executive Council to boost your leadership skills as a state officer?
State Officer and Adviser Handbook
It is highly recommended that all candidates read the State Officer and Adviser Handbook found under the Youth Leaders Tab, State Officer Tools and Resources.
Once State Officer Candidates take office, they must sign, scan and email the following page of the State Officer and Adviser Handbook to Mrs. Standley, PA FCCLA State Facilitator.
Page 5 - Code of Ethic's Signature Page
Page 6 - Social Media Code of Conduct
Region Officers
Number of Officers: Each region may elect 4 officers, one from each school. If we do not get 4 schools to participate, we will use the region's voting results to select other officers to bring the total to 4.
Deadline for Region Officer Applications is July 1. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Nadine Standley. Just download the two Region Officer forms, RO700, RO702, fill in forms, get signatures, and email to our state facilitator, Mrs. Nadine Standley nstandley@pa.gov.
Duties of Region Officers:
Plan and implement Regional Leadership Meetings.
Implement state initiatives by presenting this information at RLM.
Attend work meetings as necessary to plan for RLM
Attend officer training meetings
Travel and Meetings: The 4 officers, their advisers, and the state facilitator will determine when and where to meet. The meetings should be completed within the day so that no lodging is required and travel time is allotted. Travel and meal expenses are paid for the officers if their school does not cover expenses at training meetings. Overnight lodging will be covered for officers and advisers under specific circumstances and pre-approval by the state facilitator.
Time Commitment:
1. Orientation and Training Meeting - plan RLM theme and suggested workshop topics; complete team building sessions, officer orientation, and assigning tasks for the next meeting; selecting various officer positions: Region President, Vice President of Development, Vice President of Advocacy, and Region Secretary.
2. In May, advisers confirm RLM locations (via email/phone).
3. Meet in late July or early August to plan workshops keeping state initiatives in mind, assign all tasks for RLM and do officer training. This meeting may be combined with other regions to facilitate officer training.
4. Meet in late September or early October to confirm plans for RLM, do officer training and practice scripts.
5. Attend and implement RLM between October 15 and November 15.
Regions: The state is divided into geographic regions with the intent to keep travel time to a minimum.
North West Counties: Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren
South West Counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland
North Central Counties: Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union
South Central Counties: Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, York
North East Counties: Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming
South East Counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill