CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED

Strategies for New Advisers• Affiliate your chapter online at

www.fcclainc.org• Choose a class to start with and begin with

the Introduction to FCCLA Lesson Plan• Use publications, posters, and pictures to make

FCCLA visible in the classroom• Select one national program to learn about and

participate in• Recognize FCCLA-related accomplishments

Organizing the Local ChapterFCCLA chapters are designed to operate within FACS education classes, or as determined by the state department of education, at the middle and/or high school level.

Students are eligible for membership any time after they have started a FACS course.

Integrated or co-curricular FCCLA programs offer chapter activities and FCCLA resources as an integral part of the FACS classroom.

Extra-curricular chapter activities take place primarily outside the classroom.

Five Basic Chapter Components

1. MEMBERSHIP

2. ADVISER

3. LEADERSHIP

4. MEETINGS

5. PROJECTS

Chapter Structure

Chapter Structure

Chapter Structure

Roles and ResponsibilitiesMembers Advisers

Chapter Expectations

Set and enforce expectations Mediate enforcementHandle disciplinary actionEnsure expectations are in alignment with chapter, state, and national bylaws

Project Planning

Identify concerns and project ideasSelect program of work Initiate and implement projectsusing the Planning Process

Encourage participationIntroduce Planning ProcessCoach progressProvide guidance

Leadership Assume leadership roles Encourage and support leadersModel expected behaviorProvide access to trainingGuide coordination of member participation

Roles and ResponsibilitiesMembers Advisers

Project Initiation

Carry out plansUtilize resources

Suggest and provide access Redirect inappropriate or unsuccessful efforts

Public Relations

Publicize results Suggest resourcesAssist in meeting deadlinesRecognize supporters and participants

Evaluation Evaluate experiences and participation throughout projects

Ask questions that guide growth and developmentEncourage input and participationIntroduce effective strategies

Sample Action Plan

Where to Start

Advisers• Review program materials and

publications• Introduce FCCLA in the

classroom• Discuss starting a chapter with

stakeholders• Invite state officers as guest

speakers• Create a resource center• Attend a district/regional or

state meeting

Members• Create a membership

campaign• Review program materials• Develop chapter and meeting

management structures• Collect membership dues• Plan and execute projects

using Planning Process• Attend a district/regional or

state meeting