Up, Up, & Away with District VII FCCLA!

District VII MeetingJanuary 14th, 2014

Huron, SD

2013-2014 District VII Officer Team

Shantay Werdel is the 13–year old daughter of Pete & Rachelle Werdel of Highmore. Shantay is

involved in FCCLA, FFA, volleyball, basketball, choir, band, and her church youth organization. Shantay has participated in numerous Highmore FCCLA activities and community service projects

including the Dig for a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Night and also serves as the VP of Programs. Shantay has also organized a local

Operation Christmas project in her community for the past four years in which she collects

Christmas gifts for deserving children. Shantay plans to further strengthen her leadership skills by becoming more involved in South Dakota FCCLA.

Shantay Werdle - Junior High Representative

2013-2014 District VII Officer TeamKaley Schweitzer-Treasurer

Kaley Schweitzer is the 15 year-old daughter of Rodney and Joy Schweitzer. She is involved

in FCCLA, NJHS, FBLA, SADD, Student Council, Band, Chorus, Dance, and

Competition Cheerleading. In Kaley’s free time she loves to sing and dance. Her dance studio

is her second home, and dances there for more than 7 hours a week. She enjoys making up her own dances to the newest songs on the radio. She has sung multiple times in church

and at her school’s talent show. Kaley is currently serving as the 2013-2014 SD FCCLA

Jr. High Representative and serves as the local Secretary/Treasurer for the Redfield FCCLA Chapter. Kaley has been a part of

many activities in FCCLA. Such as Santa Day, Family Fun Day, and others.

2013-2014 District VII Officer Team

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Hayden Houdek is the 18-year old son of Randy and Deb Houdek of Highmore.

Hayden is involved in FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Track,

Golf, Band, and Drama Club. In his free time Hayden enjoys hunting and hanging out with his friends. Hayden is currently serving as a Peer Education Family Team member and serves as the local Vice President of the Highmore FCCLA Chapter. Hayden has organized and participated in numerous FCCLA activities and community service

projects including the Halloween Carnival, Red Ribbon Week activities, a town clean-up,

and a project teaching others about sports injuries. Hayden has served on the District VII

FCCLA Executive Council for three years.

Hayden Houdek- Secretary

2013-2014 District VII Officer Team

Kaci Clement is the daughter of Doug and Glenna Clement. She’s currently a sophomore at Faulkton High School. Other than FCCLA, She’s involved in

football sideline cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, track, and her church youth group.

She’s also on the yearbook committee and is part of the one-act and all-school plays. She has

participated and helped organized several FCCLA activities and community service projects. She has received state and national recognition for STAR

events she has completed including Food Innovations and Focus on Children. She has held offices including local VP of Public Relations and district Co-Chairperson. Though FCCLA Kaci she learned many skills that will help her take initiative

and help others.

Kaci Clement– Co-Chairperson

2013-2014 District VII Officer TeamEmma Gruenwald– Chairperson

Emma Gruenwald is the daughter of Marie Kimlicka and Kurt VanVleet. She is

a junior at Redfield High School. She serves as South Dakota’s State Vice

President of Membership and as Redfield’s Chapter President. Through

FCCLA, Emma has held 2 state offices, 2 district offices, and 4 chapter offices.

Besides FCCLA, she is involved band, drum line, chorus, and National Honor Society. Emma would like to thank her

family, friends, advisors, and teachers for being so supportive throughout her

FCCLA officer term.

Opening CeremonyPresident:

Gives a rap with the gavel signaling the officers and members to stand, then begins the meeting by stating, “We are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Our mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.”

Officers:

“Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.”

Members:

“As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership, and give service.”

President:

“This meeting of the District VII Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is now in session. You may be seated.”

Chapter Presidents

Faulkton – Makenna Boss Highmore – Bryce Roberts Hitchcock-Tulare – Briana O'Brien Iroquois – Sierra Crater Miller – Alexandra Gimbel Redfield – Emma Gruenwald Redfield Jr. – Kelsey Anderson Stanley County – Kimberly Geuther Sully Buttes – Kendyll Jones

Chapter Advisers

Faulkton – Nikki Melius Highmore – Alana Kroeplin Hitchcock-Tulare – Rebecca Leonard Iroquois – Darial Loof Miller – Janis Gimbel Redfield – Cindy Brace Stanley County – Amber Garrett Sully Buttes – Vicki Lentz

Peer Educators

HighmoreHayden Houdek Bryce RobertsKaitlyn Hague Brittany HinkleBrittany Flyer

IroquoisSierra Crater

RedfieldElizabeth Hansen

Junior High Representative Candidate

David Kastner

Redfield

David Kastner is the son of Heather Larsen and Dan Kastner. He is a 8th

Grader at Redfield High School. David is the Vice President of the local

Redfield FCCLA chapter. Besides FCCLA, he is involved in Chorus, SADD, Track, and has also been

involved in Student Council. David has also done Life Event Planning which

he got gold at state and is very involved in chapter activities. David

would like to thank his friends, family, advisor, and teachers for being

supportive throughout his FCCLA experience.

Junior High Representative Candidate

Maria PazourHighmore

Maria Pazour is the 12-year old daughter of Diane Pazour of Highmore. Maria is

involved in FCCLA, CCD church organization, and 4-H. Maria’s hobbies include reading and working on her bow and arrow skills. She enjoys giving back

to her community and has done so by completing community service projects at the Highmore Senior Citizen Center and

helping with the FCCLA Halloween Carnival and Haunted House. Although it

is Maria’s first year as a member in FCCLA, she looks forward to completing a STAR Event for state meeting and running

for a local FCCLA office.

Junior High Representative Candidate

Abbigayle Quinn

Faulkton

Abbigayle Quinn is the daughter of Joy Huss and Tim Quinn. She is an eighth grader at Faulkton Area Schools. In

FCCLA, Abbi has been very involved with chapter projects. She also

competed in the Focus On Children STAR Event at a national level this past

summer. Her other activities include band, chorus, piano, competition

cheerleading, and basketball. She would like to thank her parents, teachers, and advisors for being an amazing support

throughout this process.

District Chairperson Candidate

Kaci Clement

Faulkton

Kaci Clement is the daughter of Doug and Glenna Clement. She’s currently a

sophomore at Faulkton High School. Other than FCCLA, She’s involved in football

sideline cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, track, and her church youth group. She’s

also on the yearbook committee and is part of the one-act and all-school plays. She has participated and helped organized several FCCLA activities and community service

projects. She has received state and national recognition for STAR events she has

completed including Food Innovations and Focus on Children. She has held offices

including local VP of Public Relations and district Co-Chairperson. Though FCCLA Kaci she learned many skills that will help her take

initiative and help others.

District Chairperson CandidateKaitlyn Hague

Highmore

Kaitlyn Hague is the 15–year old daughter of Randy and Kelly Hague of Highmore. She is involved in FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, Band, Choir,

Drama Club, Golf, and Football and Basketball Stats. In her free time Kaitlyn

enjoys photography, hunting, and spending time with friends and family. She is currently

serving as a Peer Education Community Team member and serves as the local VP of Community Service. She shows her love for FCCLA at many levels and enjoys helping with local activities, such as the Halloween

Carnival/Haunted House, Tailgater Fundraisers, and working on her STAR

Events. Kaitlyn achieved one of her FCCLA goals by competing at National FCCLA this

past summer with her Recycle and Redesign STAR Event. She looks forward to becoming

involved with FCCLA at the district level.

District Chairperson CandidateLizzie Hansen

Redfield

Lizzie Hansen is the daughter of Brian and Sheila Hansen. She’s a

sophomore at Redfield High School. Lizzie serves as her FCCLA chapter

Vice-President, her FBLA chapter Parliamentarian, her class President, and is a member of the South Dakota 4-H Youth Council. Besides FCCLA,

she is involved in FBLA, 4-H, Oral Interp, Girls’ Basketball, Softball, and

Student Council. Lizzie enjoys listening to music, watching movies,

and hanging out with her best friend. Lizzie would like to thank her friends, family, and advisor for supporting her

FCCLA career.

2014 Guest Speaker: Matilyn Kerr

Standing in line to get the keys to her new dorm at South Dakota State, Matilyn Kerr was spotted and recognized for being a former FCCLA state officer; after than she continued to be recognized for her involvement in FCCLA and FFA across campus. Often she found herself explaining CTSOs to the mass. CTSO involvement and CTE instruction set the pace for Matilyn Kerr’s leadership experience and future interests/goals. Matilyn Kerr was involved in FFA and FCCLA on the local, district, state, and national levels. She explains her involvement in both organizations to be a balance – excelling in the leadership aspect of one and the competition component of the other. Her most notable achievements with the organizations include: placing in the

top three teams for State FFA Parliamentary Procedure twice, placing as the Top Individual for Agricultural Sales at State FFA, serving as the 2009-2010 State FCCLA First Vice President, and serving as the 2010-2011 National FCCLA Vice President of Finance complemented by a two year term on the National FCCLA Board of Directors.

After FCCLA, Matilyn packed her bags for South Dakota State University where she majors in Entrepreneurial Studies and Speech Communication with minors in marketing and leadership and management of a non-profit organization. She is actively involved in the Honors College, the Greek System, and the Hobo Day Committee. When she has a break from school and extracurricular events at college Matilyn enjoys coming home to catch up on TV shows, play with her dog, Oprah, and most importantly, sleep!

Power of One Participants

Kaci Clement - Faulkton David Kastner - Redfield Nola LaMont - Iroquois Sierra Crater - Iroquois Allison Bich - Iroquois Sean Sampson - Iroquois Michael Hofhenke - Iroquois Kenzie Blue - Iroquois Gavin Machtemes - Iroquois Tiffany Miller - Iroquois Hannah Wehlander - Iroquois Lacey Nelson - Iroquois Kelsey Blue - Iroquois

Erik Wahlander - Iroquois Ashlynne Gross - Iroquois Emily Hanson - Iroquois Isis Insua - Iroquois Jeny Johnson - Iroquois Jacob Bich - Iroquois Harlee Hofhenke - Iroquois Nikka LaMont - Iroquois Alyssa Sundet - Iroquois Shawna Wipf - Iroquois

STEP One Participants Redfield

Morgan Gall Stetson Baloun Jayde O'Daniel Olivia Shantz Abbey Fehlman Preston Knigge Cameron Schultz Geneva Talcott Brianna Frankenstein Alex Mitchell Jonathan Schweitzer McKenzie McFaden Jazilynn Risetter Eve Millar

Highmore Maria Pazour Sydney Marso Emily Converse Riley Aasby Jacob Moser

Hitchcock-Tulare Anthony Anderson Ashlynn Otto Camryn Binger

Miller Cassidy Keck Katie Manning Hunter Russell Kylie Selting Torrey Anson

Fall Leadership Training Participants Emma Gruenwald - Redfield

Lizzie Hansen - Redfield David Kastner - Redfield Bryer Knigge - Redfield Jayde O'Daniel - Redfield Ashton Jandel - Redfield Kennedy Fast - Redfield Olivia Shantz - Redfield Abbey Fehlman - Redfield Kaley Schweitzer - Redfield Brenna Taylor - Redfield Eve Millar - Redfield Shantay Werdel – Highmore Hayden Houdek – Highmore Kaitlyn Hague – Highmore Brittany Fyler – Highmore

Brittany Hinkle – Highmore Bryce Roberts - Highmore Kaci Clement - Faulkton Courtney Edgar – Faulkton Shauna Senn – Faulkton Avery Deiter – Faulkton Taylor Cramer – Faulkton Grace Schlechter – Faulkton Andrew Edgar – Faulkton Tonner Bowar – Faulkton Logan Hanson – Faulkton Layla Stevens – Faulkton Brandi Melius - Faulkton Maria Aesoph – Faulkton Abbi Quinn – Faulkton Chloe Brand - Faulkton Ryan Hinrichs - Sully Buttes

Cluster Meeting Participants Anthony Anderson – Hitchcock-Tulare Tyler Shone – Hitchcock-Tulare Camryn Binger – Hitchcock- Tulare Wyatt Johnson – Hitchcock – Tulare Kole Kohnen – Hitchcock – Tulare Nancy Harmdierks – Hitchcock- Tulare Briana O’Brian – Hitchcock - Tulare

National Meeting Participants

Emma Gruenwald Jerika Marzahn Kaley Schweitzer Baylee Blake Brooklyn Rohlfs

Faulkton

Kaci Clement

Madison Boss

Jolene Edgar

Abbi Quinn

Redfield Highmore Kaitlyn Hague Zoe Tvedt Samantha Hoffman Natalie Leisinger

President:

“Members, please stand. FCCLA members, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of making decisions that affect our lives today and the world tomorrow. Let us repeat our Creed.”

Members: (Repeat Creed)

We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.We face the future with warm courage and high hope.For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.For we are the builders of homes,Homes for America’s future,Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair,Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams.We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America®.We face the future with warm courage and high hope.

President:

“This meeting of the District VII Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is now adjourned.” (Raps gavel.)

Closing Ceremony