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FCCLA - Family Community Career Leaders of America

Sponsors - Cora Warwick & Jeff Copsetta
 
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.

A few facts about FCCLA:
  • FCCLA was founded on June 11th, 1945.
  • It was formally known as Future Homemakers of America.
  • In 1983, STAR events were introduced to FCCLA. The first 3 that were developed were Job Interview, Illustrated Talk, and Chapter Activities.
  • July 1999 voting delegates voted in favor to change the name to Family Career and Community Leaders of America at the national leadership meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.