Membership Information
How do I join WAO FCCLA?
Grab a membership packet outside of Mrs. Pribula’s room at the beginning of the school year.
Fill out the forms and return them and the $50 (National dues - $9, state dues - $11, WAO dues - $30) to Mrs. Pribula by October 2, 2024.
Make sure to attend the first meeting of the year to get general info and join the Google Classroom as well as the Remind.
Stay In The Loop!
Join the Remind!
Text “@47bdcah” to 81010
Join the Google Classroom!
Code - ot2tb6q
Membership Resources
Click the links below to find resources for STAR Events, etc.
What do I do in FCCLA?
As a member of WAO FCCLA, you are able to take part in many things:
Attend monthly meetings:
Make sure to attend the monthly meetings to be up to date on upcoming events and deadlines for certain things.
2. Participate in service projects:
Serving the community is very important within FCCLA. They give to us, so we make sure to give back to them.
3. Compete in STAR Events:
You are able to choose a topic that you are interested in and create a presentation to make a change within yourself, the community, or others.
4. Run for office:
Being an officer is a once in a lifetime opportunity in FCCLA. Maybe start out small and run for chapter or area office.
What do I get out of FCCLA?
These are the main things you will get out of FCCLA:
-Meet new people and make friendships-
-Volunteer/community service opportunities-
-Participate in fun activities-
-Develop and improve leadership skills-
-Attend leadership conferences-
-Travel across the U.S.-
-Strengthen your public speaking skills-
-Earn scholarships-
Get ready for the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida this summer!
Recruitment Activities:
FCCLA Week:
WAO has made sure to decorate a hallway in the school for FCCLA Week since 2022. This directs attention onto FCCLA and allows students to see a side of what we do.
Bulletin Board in FCS Classroom:
Members have made sure to decorate a bulletin board in the FCS room with details and information about FCCLA. It is used in class to study National Programs, etc.
Parade Float:
WAO FCCLA members have had a parade float in the Marshall County Parade since 2022! Just this past year, it has been used to promote the new state theme: Sail Away with FCCLA!
Bulletin Board in Hallway:
Our members keep the hallway looking amazing by decorating a bulletin board quarterly.
Ice Cream Social:
At the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, an ice cream social was held for anyone interested in FCCLA.
Information at School Registration:
There was a tri-fold board and information packets at school registration before the 2024-2025 school year.
Retention Activities:
Birthday Candy Bouquet:
Every year, members birthdays are celebrated with candy bouquets.
Chapter T-Shirts:
Members get chapter t-shirts at the beginning of each school year to have as a keep-sake and to promote the club. Many members look forward to getting them each year.
Friendsgiving:
WAO FCCLA members get together around Thanksgiving time to have good food and strengthen connections with each other.
Fun Activities at Meetings:
At the end of each monthly meeting, members are in charge of planning a fun thing to do for the club.
Recognition Activities:
WAO FCCLA Social Media:
By having an Instagram and Facebook page for the chapter, members get recognized after competitive events and for the amazing work they’ve done.
Articles in Warren Sheaf:
Whenever WAO FCCLA has an upcoming event or has accomplished something great, we submit an article and photos to the local newspaper.
Lettering:
Every single WAO FCCLA member is able to letter. Members have to gain 15 points by helping with fundraisers, competing in competitive events, attending chapter meetings, etc. Members who lettered are recognized at the annual Fine Art Awards.
Locker Decorations:
WAO FCCLA members have locker decorations each year. Members who qualify for the National Leadership Conference get additional decorations to recognize them for their hard work.
