Colorado Year End Report

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Colorado Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

9101 East Lowry Boulevard

Denver, CO 80230-6011

Phone: 720-858-2330

Fax: 720-858-3131

Email: robert.vandyke@cccs.edu

Website: http://www.fccla.cccs.edu

What is FCCLA? 3

The Difference is 1 4

Affiliation Overview 5

Membership History

Affiliation Type Breakdown

District Breakdown

Chapter Breakdown

Demographic Breakdown

Adviser Years of Service Breakdown

Programs Overview 8

Executive Council Meetings

CTSO Officer Training

National Leadership Conference

NOYS Teen Safe Driving Summit

Ultimate Leadership Conference

Script Writing

FCCLA Day at the Capitol

State Leadership Conference

State Officers Report 12

Financial Report 14

Table of Contents

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Information Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (FCCLA) is a nonprofit national career and technical student organiza- tion for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education in public and private schools through grade 12. FCCLA is the ultimate leadership experience.

Building Skills for Life Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen preg- nancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence and career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication—necessary in the home and workplace.

Mission To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and com- munity leader, members develop skills for life through ―

Character development Creative and critical thinking Interpersonal communication Practical knowledge Career preparation.

Purposes 1. To provide opportunities for personal development and

preparation for adult life.2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of

society.3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in

the home and community.4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping

achieve global cooperation and harmony.5. To promote greater understanding between youth and

adults.6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for as-

suming responsibilities.7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in

today’s society.8. To promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related

occupations.

Program Emphasis FCCLA ―

Is the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus Is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the family and consumer sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system Provides opportunities for active student participation at local, state, and national levels

Membership FCCLA has a national membership of approximately 155,000 young men and women in 6,500 local chapters. There are 48 state associations including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Since its founding in 1945, FCCLA has involved more than ten million youth. Former members are eligible to participate through Alumni & Associates.

Governance Ten national officers (students) are elected by the voting delegates at the annual National Leadership Conference and together make up the National Executive Council. The National Board of Directors is composed of adult rep- resentatives from education and business, and four youth representatives. State associations and local chapters elect their own youth officers. State programs come under the direction of family and consumer sciences education staff. Chapter advisers are family and consumer sciences teachers.

Financial and Cooperative Support FCCLA is supported primarily by student membership dues. Additional funds are raised from individuals, corporations and foundations. FCCLA is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education (Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education) and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).

Colorado Staff The State Adviser leads the state organization and is given direction by the State Executive Council to carry out programs, communications, membership services and financial management.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America 1910 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191

T: 703-476-4900 F: 703-860-2713 natlhdqtrs@fcclainc.org www.fcclainc.org @NationalFCCLA /NationalFCCLA

Career and Technical Student Organizations

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2015-2016 Colorado FCCLA Program of Work Theme and Goals

Objective: To initiate the difference one can make through the Power of One National Program.

The Difference is 1...Self

Goal: To empower members to create rewarding change within themselves.

To inspire individual members to overcome challenges by adopting a personal positive mentality to bet-

ter oneself.

To influence members to take that one extra step to succeed above mediocrity through goal setting.

To motivate members to develop themselves as healthy, fit, real, and resilient youth by completing one

Student Body National Program project.

The Difference is 1...Family

Goal: To strengthen the family unit in order to improve one's emotional and social relationships.

To encourage members to take the one step to empower others through the support of their family.

To focus on teaching members how to form and maintain healthy relationships by completing one project

through Jana's Campaign.

To motivate members to recognize the importance of eating one meal a week as a whole family using

FCCLA@theTable.

The Difference is 1...Community

Goal: To improve one's community by rising above expectations.

To become aware of personal comfort zones and take one step beyond your limitations.

To recognize member and adviser achievements on all levels by highlighting their one extra effort.

To advocate for FCCLA and its programs on personal and professional platforms by making a difference

in one youth concern.

The Difference is 1

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At the close of 2015-2016 membership year, Colorado FCCLA was comprised of 120 chapters with a total of

2,534 members, which was a 3.6% increase from the previous year. The following membership statistics

obtained from the information provided by chapter advisers through the national affiliation system.

Affiliation History

* Colorado affiliation minimum was reduced from 20 to 15 in 2014-2015.

Affiliation Type Breakdown

District Breakdown

Colorado FCCLA is made up of 10 districts by geographical region.

2010—2011 2011—2012 2012—2013 2013—2014 2014—2015* 2015—2016

2,028 2,436 2,466 2,679 2,446 2,534

Type # Chapter % Total

Adviser 145 6%

Comprehensive 1,486 58%

Occupational 903 36%

Affiliation Overview

FCCLA District

#

Chap-

ters

#

Members

%

Total

Arkansas Valley 3 29 1%

Mountain Shadows 16 408 16%

Mountain View 20 684 27%

Northeastern Plains 10 247 10%

Northern 30 519 20%

Pine Meadows 14 235 9%

San Juan Basin 3 48 2%

San Luis Valley 2 54 2%

Scenic Country 5 47 2%

Spanish Peaks 17 263 11%

1%

16%

27%

10%

20%

9%

2%2%

2%

11%

Arkansas Valley

Mountain Shadows

Mountain View

Northeastern Plains

Northern

Pine Meadows

San Juan Basin

San Luis Valley

Scenic Country

6%

58%

36%Adviser

Comprehensive

Occupational

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Chapter Information Breakdown

FCCLA is a curricular method of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education and 107 chapters or

90% are curricular and 13 chapters or 10% are extra-curricular.

Grade Level Breakdown

Members of Colorado FCCLA represent grades 6—12.

Area # Chapter % Total

Rural 16 13%

Small Town 37 31%

Suburban 63 53%

Urban 4 3%

Grade # Members % Total

6 7 <1%

7 29 1%

8 63 2%

9 364 14%

10 529 21%

11 678 27%

12 719 28%

Adviser 145 6%

School # Chapter % Total

Career Tech Center 7 6%

High School 97 80%

Jr/Sr Combined 9 8%

Middle/Junior 7 6%

Affiliation Overview

13%

31%53%

3%

Rural

Small Town

Suburban

Urban

6%

80%

8%6%

Career Tech Center

High School

Jr/Sr Combined

Middle/Junior

0% 1% 2%

14%

21%

27%

28%

6%6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Adviser

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Demographic Breakdown

Colorado FCCLA prohibits discrimination from membership on the bases of race, color, national origin, age,

disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, familial or parental status, sexual orientation,

socioeconomic or income status, or protected genetic information.

Advisers Years of Service Breakdown

*Not all Colorado Advisers are affiliated with National FCCLA.

Demographic* # Members % Total

African American 55 2%

Asian 90 4%

Caucasian 1,556 61%

Hispanic 563 22%

Native American 22 1%

Other 248 10%

44%

17%

14%

11%

4%6%

4% 0—5

6—10

11—15

16—20

21—25

26—30

30+

Years % Total

0—5 44%

6—10 17%

11—15 14%

16—20 11%

21—25 4%

26—30 6%

30+ 4%

Gender # Members % Total

Female 2,029 80%

Male 505 20%

Affiliation Overview

80%

20%

Female

Male

2% 4%

61%

22%

1%10%

African American

Asian

Caucasian

Hispanic

Native American

Other

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Executive Council Meetings

The Summer 2015 Meeting was held June 15—16, 2015 at Johnson & Wales University and the Fall 2015

Meeting was held September 28—29, 2015 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. The Colorado FCCLA

Executive Council is comprised of the state officers, district consultants, state team advisers, a middle school

representative, a FACS Teacher Educator, an occupational representative, FACS Program Director, and

FCCLA State Adviser. The official minutes for these meetings can be on the Executive Council page on the

Colorado FCCLA website.

CTSO State Officer Training

The State Officers attended the Colorado CTSO State Officer Training on June 16—19, 2015 at Johnson &

Wales University to learn valuable leadership skills and how to be a CTSO State Officer.

National Leadership Conference

The following Colorado FCCLA chapters attended the National Leadership Conference July 4 –10, 2015 in

Washington, DC: AMES- Littleton, Bollman Tech, Briggsdale, Centauri, Centaurus, Cheraw, Cherry Creek,

Coronado, Elizabeth, Grandview, Haxtun, Highlands Ranch, Holmes, Holyoke, Legacy, Meeker, Merino,

Miami-Yoder, Niwot, Northglenn, Platte Valley, Ponderosa, Rocky Mountain, Roosevelt, Sanford, Standley

Lake, and Wray. These chapters brought home 56 silver and 67 gold medals.

Dr. Sarah Heath, CTE Dean and Assistant Provost, received the National School Administrator Award

Samantha Archer of Roosevelt High School received the Master Adviser Award

Kimberly Baldwin of Ponderosa High School received the Master Adviser Award

Angela DePue of Wray High School received the Master Adviser Award

Sasha Gartin of Cherry Creek High School received the Master Adviser Award

Kimberly Baldwin of Ponderosa High School received the Spirit of Advising Award

Alyssa Horlick of Miami Yoder High School graduated from the Adviser Academy

Merino High School’s Chapter in Review Display team was recognized for receiving a perfect score

Next-to perfect scores of 99 or better earned by the Chapter Service Project Display team from Cheraw

High School, the Entrepreneurship participant from Niwot High School, and the Job Interview participant

from Cherry Creek High School

Kayelani Kirschbaum represented Colorado as a National Officer Candidate

Brooklyn Buhre, State President, performed the National Anthem at the Opening Session

Robert Van Dyke, State Adviser, served as the Lead Coordinator for the National Competitive Events

Advisory Team

Programming Overview

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Ultimate Leadership Conference

Colorado FCCLA hosted the Ultimate Leadership Conference at the SpringHill Suites Denver Hotel

on November 9—10, 2015. The training included leadership training by Robert Van Dyke; Kelley

Parker; Bailee Gardunio; Brooklyn Buhre, Kayelani Kirschbaum, and Coalton Hostetler; state officer

round tables; and a night at a Denver Nuggets game. Advisers also attended trainings on Jana’s

Campaign and the Love Doesn’t Hurt curriculum.

NOYS Teen Safe Driving Summit

Brooklynn Bracelin and Kate Wall attended the National Organization for Youth Safety’s Teen Safe

Driving Summit October 17—20, 2015 in Washington, DC where youth from across the country

gathered to learn how to engage their peers, parents, community members, and policymakers in

education about distracted driving and traffic safety among teens.

Script Writing

Six state officers, the team advisers, a district consultant, and the state adviser met on January 11—

12, 2016 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park to compose the scripts for the 2016 State

Leadership Conference.

FCS Day at the Capitol

Tuesday, February 10, 2016 the state officers, advisers, and members attended the FCCLA Day at the

Capitol. The state officers held a Student Body rally on the capitol steps and performed the Gimme 5

Dance, received the FCCLA Week Decree, advocated for FCCLA, presented to the State Senate

Transportation Committee on drugged driving, and toured the Colorado History Center and Colorado

Supreme Court Building.

Colorado CTSO State Conferences

Each Colorado CTSO recognized their fellow CTSO State Officers in attendance at each other’s state

conferences. Brooklyn Buhre, Victoria Connor, Kate Wall, and Kayelani Kirschbaum were

recognized at the opening sessions of Colorado DECA, Colorado FBLA-PBL, Colorado HOSA,

Colorado SkillsUSA, and Colorado TSA.

Programming Overview

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State Leadership Conference

Over 1,000 students, advisers and guests participated in the 2016 FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The

conference theme was ―The Difference is 1.‖ The 2015-2016 State Officer Team inspired members during

the general sessions through the story of 5 young adults from 1916 on board a steam train bound for CSU

that breaks down and the only thing that will raise the engine’s temperature to the boiling point or 212° are

their stories of how they have made the one degree of difference. The story ended by the passengers realizing

that Family and Consumer Sciences Education was the reason they are successful and that they all wanted to

study FCS Education at CSU.

The FCCLA State Leadership Conference was held at Renaissance Denver Hotel March 31 - April 2.

Students from across Colorado competed in events over 40 difference competitive events. Workshops were

well attended and presented by That’s Not Cool, Dude. Be nice, Lynda’s Legacy, Compassionate Careers,

Colorado Culinary Academy, and the state officers. Yahya Bakkar, the conference keynote, entertained

members while delivering his message of not being a bystander in life and make the change you want to see.

Colorado Senator Nancy Todd welcomed members to the conference and received the 2016 Outstanding

Legislative Support Award at the Opening Session.

Colorado FCCLA would like to thank Michelle Koch, Bailee Gardunio, Christine Hollingsworth, Lauren

Wojcik, Tara Bell, Jacqui Geiselman, Colorado Culinary Academy, Johnson & Wales University, Zack

Kirschbaum, Heidi Borrego, Ayla Settles, Elisa Lock, Jessica Teal, all the event consultants and judges, state

officers and team advisers, and everyone who contributed to making our conference a success!

The following members were elected as State Officers for the 2016-2017 school year:

President - Sydney Mayer, Northglenn High School

1st Vice President - Paige Beckman, Wray High School

2nd Vice President – Michaela Bailey, Highlands Ranch High School

Secretary – Sierra Edgar, Merino High School

VP of Events – Victoria Valenzuela, Coronado High School

VP of Finance – Emily Gutierrez, Roosevelt High School

VP of Membership – Casey Fringer, Centauri High School

VP of Peer Education – Joseph Cruz, Jefferson Senior High School

VP of Programs - Tatianna Medina, Centaurus High School

VP of Public Relations – Linda Lombardi, Meeker High School

VP of Publications - Tatianna Medina, Centaurus High School

VP of Recognition - Carissa Kirschbaum, Merino High School

National Officer Candidate – Brooklynn Bracelin, Wray High School

National Officer Candidate – Victoria Connor, Cherry Creek High School

Programming Overview

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State Leadership Conference continued

State Award Winners

Vista Ridge High School FCCLA won the Up Membership Award for having the largest percent member

increase of 189% membership.

Chaparral High School FCCLA won the Up Membership for having the largest numerical member increase

of 75 members.

Holmes Middle School won the middle school Up Membership for having the largest numerical member in-

crease of 3 members.

Evergreen Middle School won the middle school Up Membership for having the largest percent member in-

crease of 20% membership.

Alumni & Associates: Bailee Gardunio

Outstanding Member: Breanna Tramp and Miranda Wiebers, Merino High School

Leadership Scholarship: Brooklyn Buhre, Roosevelt High School

Promise Award: Breanna Tramp, Merino High School

Outstanding New Adviser: Carla Sullivan, North Arvada Middle School

Outstanding Adviser: Samantha Archer, Roosevelt High School

Spirit of Advising: Arielle Bergmann, Chaparral High School

Master Adviser: Kelly Gauck, Holmes Middle School

Mentor Adviser: Samantha Archer, Roosevelt High School

Honorary Membership: Judy Heath

Outstanding Administrative Support: Trevor Long and Keri Stuebinger

Outstanding Legislative Support: Colorado Senator Nancy Todd

Spirit Stick of Service: Wray High School

Ultimate Image: Cheraw High School

A complete report of the 2016 State Leadership Conference can be found on the Colorado FCCLA Website.

Programming Overview

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Student Leadership

The following students completed roles as the 2015—2016 Colorado FCCLA State Officer Team:

President VP of Peer Education

Brooklyn Buhre Kate Wall

Roosevelt High School Roosevelt High School

First Vice President VP of Programs

Paige Beckman Casey Barretero

Wray High School Jefferson High School

Second Vice President VP of Public Relations

Benjamin Lapp Carissa Kirschbaum

Briggsdale High School Merino High School

Secretary VP of Publications

Victoria Connor Tatianna Medina

Cherry Creek High School Centaurus High School

VP of Events VP of Recognition

Sydney Mayer Miguel Gomez

Northglenn High School Northglenn High School

VP of Finance State Representative

Coalton Hostetler Kaylee Michael

Miami Yoder High School Haxtun High School

VP of Membership Senior Officer

Brooklynn Bracelin Kayelani Kirschbaum

Wray High School Merino High School

State Officer Team Advisers

Samantha Archer Alyssa Horlick Rachel Young Lynn Zemanek

Roosevelt High School Miami Yoder School Jeffco Schools Merino High School

State Officers

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State Officer Yearly Report

Compiled by Paige Beckman, First Vice President, March 31, 2016

Total miles traveled for organization: 88,988 miles ( average 7,415.7 miles)

Total days spent in behalf of the organization: 979 days (average 81.6 days)

Number of speeches given: 183 speeches (average 15.25 speeches)

Number of letters received: 1,590 letters received (132.5 letters)

Number of letters written: 1,138 letters written (average 94.8 letters written)

Number of chapters visited: 32 Chapter Visits and Community Outreach Events (average 2.6)

Community Outreach visits:

District, State, and National meetings:

Total personal money spent on State Association business this past year: $6,875 ($572.90 )

Suggestions for improvement for your office:

Learn parliamentary procedure (1st Vice President)

Create script for committee meetings (2nd Vice President)

Include more opportunities to assist members in their STAR Events (VP of Events)

Require each VP of Events to create some sort of ―How to Guide‖ (VP of Events)

Make the position more involved around events (VP of Events)

Gain understanding of how the state budget is calculated (VP of Finance)

Cite credits pictures in Colorado Comments (VP of Publications)

AMES Chapter

Bayfield High School

CATFACS

Chaparral High School

Evergreen Middle School

Fort Collins High School

Fort Lupton High School

Haxtun High School

Miami-Yoder High School

Milliken Middle School

Monarch High School

Options High School

Poudre High School

Rocky Mountain High School

Roosevelt High School

Sagewood Middle School

Sanford High School

Standley Lake High School

Widefield High School

Wray School Board

State Officers

State Leadership Conference 2014

Summer Executive Council Meeting

National Leadership Conference

State Fall Leadership Conference

Capitol Leadership

Fall Executive Council Meeting

Ultimate Membership Day

National Cluster Meeting

State Leadership Conference 2015

Mountain Shadows Fall Conference

Mountain Shadows Winter Conference

Mountain View Fall Conference

Mountain View Winter Conference

Northeastern Plains Fall Conference

Northeastern Plains Winter Conference

Northern Fall Conference

Northern Winter Conference

Pine Meadows Fall Conference

San Juan Fall Conference

San Juan Winter Conference

San Luis Valley Fall Conference

San Luis Valley Winter Conference

Spanish Peaks Fall Conference

Spanish Peaks Winter Conference

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Colorado FCCLA’s fiscal year is from July 1, 2015—June 30, 2016. All CTSO Accounting is performed by

the CTSO Accounting Liaison at the Colorado Community College System. The 2015 Form 990, Return of

Organization Exempt from Income Tax is available by request from the state office.

ACTIVITIES INCOME EXPENSES RECEIVABLE

AFFILIATION/ CHAPTER DUES $ 31,353.00 $ 850.00

ALUMNI & ASSOCIATES $ 45.00 $ -

BANK FEES $ 5.93 $ 1,167.58

CAPITOL LEADERSHIP/ NOYS $ - $ 378.30

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS $ - $ 166.96

LEADERSHIP GRANT $ - $ -

LIABILITY INSURANCE $ - $ 5,061.50

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE $ 55,182.65 $ 55,867.28 $ 330.06

OFFICER TEAM ADVISER EXPENSES $ - $ 4,518.46

SCHOLARSHIPS $ 300.00 $ 2,300.00

SCRIPT WRITING $ - $ 536.20

STATE ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES $ 150.87 $ 4,509.39

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE $ 100,451.08 $ 101,120.86

STATE OFFICER EXPENSES $ - $ 3,480.53

STATE OFFICER REGROUP MEETINGS $ - $ 1,833.36

SUMMER LEADERSHIP TRAINING $ -

TEACHER CADET PROGRAM $ 5,492.00 $ 5,330.79

ULTIMATE LEADERSHIP CONFERNCE $ 27,119.80 $ 26,525.47

TOTALS $ 220,100.33 $ 213,646.68 $ 330.06

ACTUAL BALANCES

Checking Account Balance: $ 34,503.74

Savings Account Balance: $ 11,814.40

CD Account Balance: $ 16,000.00

Encumbered Expenses: $ 3,203.17

Accounts Receivable: $ 330.06

Ending Balance: $ 59,445.03

Finance Overview