Texas FCCLA Region and State Competitive Event Guidelines

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1 Texas FCCLA Region and State Competitive Event Guidelines

2 Competitive Event Advisory Team A special thank you goes out to the following individuals who served on the Advisory Team. Revisions of the guidebook were made based on their recommendations. Emily Blair Alcorta, Jim Ned High School, Tuscola Katy Baker, Lubbock-Cooper High School, Lubbock Blair Barkley, Community High School, Nevada Julie Brown, White Deer High School, White Deer Keeka Byrd, Cross Plains ISD, Cross Plains Jared Cappers, Jack E. Singley Academy, Irving Maya Carter, Jack E. Singley Academy, Irving Geneva Day, FCCLA, Granbury Judy Engleman, FCCLA, Jewett Dalton Huebner, Bartlett High School, Bartlett Linda Huebner, Bartlett High School, Bartlett Sharon Kurtin, Bartlett High School, Bartlett Brogan Lichte, Anton High School, Anton Fidel Luna, Three Rivers High School, Three Rivers Elizabeth Paige Martinez, Normangee High School, Normangee Lindsey McNeill, Three Rivers High School, Three Rivers Nancy Moore, Anton High School, Anton Sharon Reddell Pierce, FCCLA, Austin Taylor Presley, Lubbock-Cooper High School, Lubbock Pam Rosenbaum, FCCLA, Abilene Jennifer Sams, FCCLA, Austin Allie Sandefur, White Deer High School, White Deer Pat Stephens, FCCLA, Austin Shyler Tillery, Cross Plains ISD, Cross Plains Sydney Traylor, Normangee High School, Normangee Krista Vetrone, Magnolia High School, Magnolia Victoria Walker, Community High School, Nevada Martha Watson, Jim Ned High School, Tuscola Susanne Weinberg, Magnolia High School, Magnolia 2

3 Table of Contents Cover 1 Competitive Event Advisory Team 2 Table of Contents 3 General Guidelines 4-19 Calendar of Events 20 Who s Who? State Proficiency Events (region and state competition only) Cupcake Battle Mystery Basket Say Yes to FCS Serving Up Success Resources & Forms **Please refer to the national FCCLA Competitive Events Guide pages for the remaining STAR event rules. 3

4 Note: All changes for Texas FCCLA chapters in are indicated in red. Introduction Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Competitive Events programs offer individual skill development through the following activities: Cooperative - teams work to accomplish specific goals; Individualized - members work alone to accomplish specific goals; and Competitive - individual or team performance is measured by an established set of criteria. The Texas Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America sponsors STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events and Proficiency Events for FCCLA chapter members in the state. Participation in these events provides opportunities for members to develop specific lifetime skills in character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and career preparation. They are an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education curriculum within the local school system. The Competitive Events are designed as learning experiences to enhance students self concepts, demonstrate students' abilities, provide another means of meeting FCCLA members' needs, increase participation in family and consumer sciences and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, enhance the image of the organization and the family and consumer sciences profession, and prepare students to take their place in today's society. New Information for Competitive Events On June 7, 2015, Texas FCCLA voted to use the national FCCLA STAR event specifications, point summary forms, and rubrics for Texas region and state competition in the school year. The state of Texas will be using the following Texas FCCLA Competitive Event Guidelines in conjunction with the national STAR event specifications, point summary forms, and rubrics. Texas will continue to follow its own proficiency event rules. Please note that Texas FCCLA does not offer Postsecondary competition on the region or state level in any event. 1. Individual members and local chapters must examine the national FCCLA Competitive Events Guide (which will be available in mid-september 2015) on pages 83 through 298 for STAR event specifications, point summary forms, and rubrics. Please refer to the national FCCLA competitive events webpage for any updates, changes, as well as the question and answer guide. 2. Pages 1 82 and of the national FCCLA Competitive Events Guide do NOT apply to Texas regional or state competition. 3. Use pages 1 92 of the following Texas FCCLA Competitive Event Guidelines for Texas policies and general management. 4. In Culinary Arts, Texas competition will focus more on culinary skills/techniques and not be menudriven. Students will be given a list of techniques that need to be mastered. The list of techniques for Texas Culinary Arts competition will be posted on the Texas FCCLA website by December 15 th. These techniques represent the techniques that will be used at regional and state competition. This will save on the cost of buying menu items since techniques can be practiced on a variety of food items (ex: sauté can be practiced on ground meat, mushrooms, or zucchini). 5. Screens and access to an electrical outlet WILL NOT be provided unless required for a participant classified under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Participants are encouraged to bring fully charged devices such as laptops, tablets, etc., to use for presentations, as allowed per event guidelines. New 2015 Texas FCCLA Conference and Competitive Event Registration System: Once chapter members are affiliated, competitive event entries must be registered through the new Texas FCCLA online conference and competitive event registration system. Please find the link to the new system on the Texas FCCLA website. This system is tied to the national affiliation system and chapter advisors will use the same chapter ID and password to log-in to both systems. 4

5 TEXAS FCCLA COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES The following guidelines will govern the Texas regional and state levels of competitive events. Affiliation Requirements and Deadlines 1. A student is not considered an affiliated FCCLA member at any level (local, state, and/or national) until all membership dues are received and posted at national headquarters. Only affiliated members are eligible to compete in any levels of competitive events and only affiliated members will be allowed to register for competitive events. Affiliation records from the national FCCLA affiliation system will be the source to verify membership. 2. Chapter advisors must electronically submit chapter members in the national affiliation system by November 1 and payment must be posted in the system by November 15. If payment is made with a credit card, it will be automatically posted. If payment is made by check, it must be received and posted by November 15. It is the responsibility of the local chapter advisor to verify that payment has been posted by national headquarters. If payment has not been posted, the local advisor should contact national headquarters at (703) The number of affiliated members submitted by November 1 with payment posted by November 15 determines the number of eligible STAR and Proficiency event entries per chapter for the school year. Please refer to the chart below. NUMBER OF AFFILIATED CHAPTER MEMBERS NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE STAR EVENT ENTRIES NUMBER OF AFFILIATED CHAPTER MEMBERS NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE PROFICIENCY EVENT ENTRIES *The minimum chapter size is 12 members A chapter may have multiple entries in each event category. 3. On-site Affiliation for Competitors: Additional members not affiliated by November 1 with payment posted by November 15 that want to participate in competitive events may be affiliated on-site in the headquarters room at their region or state meeting. A $50 per member on-site affiliation fee (which includes national and state dues) will be collected to affiliate members. These members will be eligible to compete. If a chapter has submitted their FCCLA affiliation electronically on or before November 1, but payment was not posted at national headquarters by November 15, a late fee of $100 per chapter may be paid to allow chapter members the opportunity to participate in STAR/Proficiency Events. All late affiliation fees must be received with payment posted by Texas FCCLA staff by December 15 along with entry fees and Competitive Events Invoice (or Combined Registration Invoice) if payment is mailed. Online credit card payments must be posted by December 15. It is the responsibility of the local chapter 5

6 advisor to verify that payment has been posted by Texas FCCLA staff. Please contact the state office to submit late fee(s). All late registrations must be completed by state staff. Additional Eligibility Requirements 1. All event participants must be enrolled in school at the time of regional and state competition. 2. Participants must have approval from their local chapter, advisor, school administrators, and parent/guardian in order to participate. An authorization form is available for local chapter use (see resources and forms section). 3. An individual member may participate in only one event in any given year. Competitive events are available for participation in two types of activities: Individual events evaluate one member's performance. Team events evaluate several participants' or a chapter's performance as one entry. Each affiliated chapter must determine if it will be represented by teams or individuals. Team events may have one to three participants from the same chapter with the exception of the Parliamentary Procedure event, which must have four to eight participants from the same chapter. 4. Regional, state, national officers and officer candidates are not eligible to participate in events but may assist with the events and the presentation of awards. 5. An individual that represents the state at the national level will not be eligible to enter the same category of the event the following year. 6. Prior to participation, all event participants and advisors must be registered for the regional, state and/or national leadership meeting in which they are participating. Competitive Event Registration, Payment and Deadlines 1. Each affiliated chapter may submit competitive event entry(s) for the regional level competition. Individuals may choose which event they wish to enter. Competitive event entries are tied to chapter member names. Only chapter members who are affiliated with payment posted* will be eligible to register for competitive events. (Due to this policy, individuals/teams no longer need to bring the highlighted member roster, invoice, or receipt to competitive event check-in.) 2. The entry fee, $22 per person, is determined by the number of participants entered in the event, except Parliamentary Procedure, which is $88 per team, for the regional and state level competitions. 3. There is an entry fee for regional competition and an additional entry fee for those advancing to state competition. National STAR Event competition also has an entry fee. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY REFUNDS FOR ENTRY FEES AT ANY LEVEL. 4. To register for competitive events, visit the Texas FCCLA website and follow the link to the online registration system. As the entries are submitted online, chapter advisors will choose to pay with a credit card online or send a check to Texas FCCLA with a copy of the competitive events invoice (or combined registration invoice) that can be printed. 5. If paying by credit card, all online credit card payments must be posted* by December 15. On December 15, the advisor must check to ensure payment is posted*. Advisors do not need to send any paperwork to Texas FCCLA if a credit card is used to pay for competitive event entry fees. 6. If paying by check, the local chapter advisor must submit the following items in one packet to the Texas FCCLA office. The packet must be received with payment posted* by Texas FCCLA Staff no later than December 15. On December 15, it is the responsibility of the chapter advisor to check to ensure payment is posted*. Entries posted* after December 15 are ineligible. Hold checks will not be accepted 6

7 since credit card payment is offered. FCCLA encourages advisors to send payment using a delivery confirmation instead of certified mail. The items to be submitted are: a) Competitive Events Invoice OR Combined Registration Invoice (print invoice after entry(s) has been submitted online) b) A check for the entry fee(s). Make check payable to FCCLA and mail with invoice to: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Lock Box Operations, P. O. Box 1326, San Antonio, TX ENTRIES NOT CONTAINING THE ITEMS ABOVE WOULD BE CONSIDERED INVALID. 7. Hand-delivered payment with the competitive events invoice (or combined registration invoice) must be in the Texas FCCLA office before 5:00 p.m. on December 15. If a chapter misses the deadline for submitting competitive event entries, the chapter can register up to 7 days after the deadline with a $100 late fee per chapter. The final deadline will be determined each year by the state staff. Please contact the state office to submit late fee(s). All late registrations must be completed by state staff. Original deadline for competitive event entries: Mailed payment must be received with payment posted* by Texas FCCLA staff by December 15, Credit card payment must be posted* electronically by December 15, Deadline for competitive event entries with $100 late fee: Credit card and mailed payment with the $100 late fee must be posted* electronically through December 22, Please contact the state office to submit late fee(s). All late registrations must be completed by state staff. 8. Please delete teams that will not be attending prior to region or state competition (no refunds). This can be done by ing jsams@texasfccla.org with the region, event, and category to be deleted. Deletions may be made until noon on Wednesday of the week prior to the region or state competition. *Note: Posted means that money was received and payment was entered in the system on or before the deadline date. Event Categories and Substitutions 1. An event category is determined by the participant's grade during the school year of the regional, state and national leadership meeting. Participants must compete in the membership category as indicated in the affiliation system. Please note that Texas FCCLA does not offer Postsecondary competition on the region or state level in any event. 2. Event categories may be changed until noon on Wednesday of the week prior to the regional meeting for a $20 fee to pay for the cost of replacement awards. This can be done by ing jsams@texasfccla.org requesting the category change. Please include the region, event, the current category, and the requested new category. Payment must be received in the state office by noon on Wednesday of the week prior to the region competition. A verification will be returned indicating receipt of request. 3. Any teams composed of students in mixed categories (junior, senior, occupational) must enter the senior category. 4. Team events with only senior (grades 10 12) comprehensive and occupational (grades 10 12) members may not include members through grade A change in the team composition could affect eligibility for state and National competition. (Ex: A Focus on Children team of three students, two freshmen and one senior, compete at region in the senior 7

8 category and advance to state competition. If the senior drops from the competition and no senior alternates are available the team would not be eligible to advance to state competition. According to national rules regarding STAR Events, the freshmen may NOT compete as a senior team. Each state is allowed two entries per event/category and since Texas would have already submitted a junior team for that year, the freshmen would not be allowed to compete at national. The team would be disqualified and the third place senior team would then advance to national competition.) 6. Substitutions: Competitive event participant substitutions can be made by faxing or ing the substitution form (located in the resources section of this document) to jsams@texasfccla.org. Substitutions can be made without penalty until NOON on Wednesday of the week prior to the region/state meeting. 7. On-site Substitutions: After noon on Wednesday of the week prior to the region/state meeting, substitutions can be made with a $25 fee per person. On-site substitution forms can be picked up in the competitive event headquarters room at the region/state meeting. Completed forms and payment MUST be received in the competitive event headquarters room by 8:00 a.m. on the day of competition. If events must begin on Thursday at a regional conference, ed instructions regarding when forms are due will be sent to advisors prior to the conference. Check-In Procedures & Time Requirements 1. An individual and/or team member must sign in at the competitive event check-in. This check-in will be at a designated time of the region and state meetings. The time will be posted to the Texas FCCLA website prior to the meeting. The participants file folder/portfolios/jump drives/etc. for each event must be turned in at this time. Individuals/teams no longer need to bring the highlighted member roster, invoice, or receipt to competitive event check-in. 2. Following the competitive event check-in, updated time schedules will be posted outside the competition room. Adjustments in the time schedule will not change the day of competition but the time may be altered on the originally scheduled day. 3. Participants are responsible for checking edited time schedules and arriving at the competition at their assigned time. Participants should arrive at the competition room at least 15 minutes prior to competition time. If participants are not at the competition room at the designated time, the individual/team will not compete. 4. If participants arrive up to fifteen minutes after the end of the competitive event check-in, a $25 fee will be imposed. Payment must be brought to headquarters prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the events. Anyone more than fifteen minutes late will be disqualified. General Rules for All Levels of Competition 1. Participants must meet the national FCCLA STAR event specifications and rules set forth in each event. 2. Refer to glossary for definitions of terms found in the national FCCLA Competitive Events Guide. 3. All competitive event projects must be developed and completed during a one-year span beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the current school year preceding the regional, state or national leadership conference. Return evaluators often recognize projects that are similar to entries from previous years. To avoid questions, point deductions and/or disqualifications, please make sure the entry is original and conducted during the current school year. 8

9 4. Participants are not allowed to distribute any materials to the evaluators unless the event rules specifically allow it. Evaluators are not allowed to keep any items given to them by STAR Events participants. 5. All events, except Mystery Basket, are closed to spectators. Only evaluators, timekeepers, event lead consultants, event coordinators, FCCLA staff and the event director are allowed in the rooms of the events. 6. Videotaping of competitive events will not be allowed unless prior approval has been received from the event director. 7. Photographs cannot be taken by participants and/or advisors in any event. Professional photographers contracted by the state FCCLA office may take photographs. Violation will result in disqualification. 8. Participants must assume responsibilities for all personal property and events materials. FCCLA is not responsible for items left unattended. 9. Participants in events which allow electronic portfolios are responsible for providing their own electronic device (i.e. laptop, etc.) in order to present their electronic portfolio to the evaluators. Screens and access to an electrical outlet WILL NOT be provided unless required for a participant classified under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Participants are encouraged to bring fully charged devices such as laptops, tablets, etc., to use for presentations, as allowed per event guidelines. 10. Electronic devices such as tablets or ipads are allowed in place of note cards, as long as those devices are not used for recording, publishing, or receiving information during the presentation. Participants should ensure that these devices are placed into airplane mode prior to the start of their event. 11. Students with special needs may submit accommodations (modifications) prior to competition to the state office or turn in at competition check-in. These will be given to the evaluators of the event in which the student competes. Summary of Additional Charges for Competitive Events Additional charges will be incurred for the following: $50.00 Per member on-site affiliation fee $ Late affiliation fee (if not affiliated by November 15; contact state office) $ Late competitive event entry fee (within 7 days of deadline; contact state office) $25.00 Up to 15 minutes late competitive event check-in $20.00 Event category change (until noon on Wednesday of the week prior to the meeting) $25.00 Per member on-site substitution fee $30.00 Returned check or declined credit card fee Event Management Information 1. Chapters entering competitive events are strongly encouraged to submit potential evaluators for regional and state competition through the new online conference and competitive event registration system. 2. Individuals with knowledge in each event will be selected as evaluators. Examples: a. Parents/guardians of participants, except an event in which their child, child's chapter or school is participating b. Teachers other than Family and Consumer Sciences teachers, except in an event in which their chapter or school is participating 9

10 c. College students/alumni members, except in an event in which their former school is competing d. School Administrators, business professionals and other community leaders e. High school senior members with STAR/ Proficiency Event experience. 3. Advisors or parents/guardians of participants in a given event shall not serve as the lead consultant or evaluator of that event. 4. Points awarded by evaluators are final. 5. In the event of a tie, the evaluators will re-evaluate the participants' scores and choose a winner. 6. Rubrics will be returned to participants/teams only if a #10 standard business, self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided by the chapter at the competitive event check-in. Participant(s) name(s), advisor's name, event name, and category must appear on the outside of the envelope. Any rubrics that do not have an envelope will not be returned to schools after the conference. Specific Event Information 1. Specific event situations and scenarios can be found on the national FCCLA STAR events resources page on the national website. 2. In Culinary Arts, Texas competition will focus more on culinary skills/techniques and not be menu-driven. Students will be given a list of techniques that need to be mastered. The list of techniques for Texas Culinary Arts competition will be posted on the Texas FCCLA website by December 15 th. These techniques represent the techniques that will be used at regional and state competition. This will save on the cost of buying menu items since techniques can be practiced on a variety of food items (ex: sauté can be practiced on ground meat, mushrooms, or zucchini). 3. In Texas Culinary Arts competition, ONLY 2 double or 4 single portable propane burners are permitted. 4. In Texas Culinary Arts competition, chapters may bring one speed rack (pan rack) per team. 5. The Culinary Arts menus selected for use at the National Leadership Conference in July will be different from those used in Texas. Participants will not be aware of which menu is being used at national competition until competition begins. Samples will be posted on the national website. Advancing From Region to State & National Competition 1. Substitutions may be made between regional and state competition in the team events. However, at least one original participant that entered and presented at regional competition must remain on the team. Individual entries may not have substitutes between the regional and state competition. Teams may not increase in size after the regional competition. There are no substitutions allowed between state and national competition. 2. State meeting information will be posted to the Texas FCCLA website, in January. 3. Entries progressing to state and national competition may be altered to improve the presentation between the regional and state meeting and between the state and national meetings. 4. If a cancellation occurs with an entry that placed in the top 6 at region competition, the entry with the next highest score will be offered the chance to compete at state. 10

11 5. If an entry that placed first or second at state competition cannot attend the national leadership conference, the third place entry will be invited to compete. If the third place entry cannot attend, invitations will be extended to the next highest scored entry. 6. Although not guaranteed, FCCLA will try to accommodate teacher requests for specific competition days/times at the regional and state meeting if requests are submitted prior to the posting of the time schedules. Requests must be submitted in writing. Suggestions for Participants 1. Read the general guidelines and the information about the event(s) you plan to enter. Develop your presentation and/or project well in advance of the event day. 2. Pay special attention to your appearance at competition so you will look your best. Appearance will be reflected in the evaluation of your presentation. Refer to page 12 for information on appropriate attire. 3. Arrive at the event site with time to spare prior to scheduled check-in time. Keep in mind that competition times are subject to change based on students that do not show up for competition. If there is a no-show, the last entry will move up to the empty competition time. 4. Plan to participate in the competitive event recognition ceremony at your respective regional, state, and national meeting. Awards Participants and winners will receive recognition. Awards are determined by the Vice Presidents of Competitive Events and their advisors. Students, please remember that each person is a winner regardless of the competition results. STAR Events An average score of 60 points MUST be made from an individual or team in order to advance from the region competition to the state competition. The top six (6) entries in each category of all STAR Events at the region level will advance to the state level competition. States may submit two entries per category for national competition in ALL events except Culinary Arts, which will submit only one entry. Proficiency Events The top six (6) entries in each category of all Proficiency Events at the region level will advance to the state level competition. These events do not advance to national competition. Policies for Conduct and Appearance Each local advisor is responsible for the actions of his/her students. As a representative of the Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, you have privileges as well as responsibilities. The following guidelines were developed so that Texas can be proud of its representatives and have them reflect a professional image at all official activities. 11

12 Conduct Members shall conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect credit to themselves, their families, their schools, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. This includes respecting the rights and comfort of others in regards to manners, noise, language, and general conduct. No alcoholic beverages or nonprescription drugs in any form shall be in the possession of, or consumed by, members at any time while representing Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Participants and their chapter members will be responsible for damages they incur. Advisors shall be informed by the local chapter members of their activities and whereabouts at all times. Instances of misconduct will be reported to parents and/or guardians and proper school authorities. Participants will be disqualified if any of the above guidelines are not followed. Participation of students or adults in behavior that negatively affects the management of STAR and Proficiency Events or failure to display a positive image of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America before, during or after participating may result in disqualification of students and/or eligibility of the chapter for participation the following year. The penalty is determined by the State Advisor, and/or Region Advisor, and STAR/Proficiency Event Coordinator. The decisions made are final. Appearance- Guidelines for Dress at Region and State Meetings The region and state leadership conferences are an excellent opportunity for members to convey to others the positive and professional image of FCCLA. Members behavior in the hotels and throughout the conferences is the only image others in the hotel and host city may ever have of our organization. Student conduct and dress should contribute to the positive and professional image of FCCLA. The FCCLA official blazer is always appropriate and strongly encouraged. Advisors are responsible for enforcing the dress policy with their students. Delegates and guests not adhering to the dress policy will not be admitted into sessions. If attending conference activities prior to or immediately after a STAR Events presentation, be prepared to change into clothing that meets the conference dress code. Thank you for your cooperation and support in putting forth a positive image of FCCLA throughout the state of Texas! APPROPRIATE ATTIRE-MANDATORY FOR: ALL GENERAL SESSIONS BUSINESS SESSION EXHIBITS WORKSHOPS STAR EVENTS RECOGNITION SESSIONS AND FCSA TESTS Females Red, black, or white polo or oxford shirt with a collar (long or short sleeves)* Black dress slacks, khaki pants, or capris (no shorts) Black or khaki skirts no shorter than 2 inches above the knee Black sheath dress no shorter than 2 inches above the knee Dress shoes or sandals; rubber soled sandals will be considered flip flops Jeans, t-shirts, athletic wear are NOT acceptable Males: Red, black, or white polo or oxford shirt with a collar (long or short sleeves)* Black dress slacks or khaki pants (no shorts) Dress shoes 12

13 Jeans, t-shirts, athletic wear are NOT acceptable *Polo shirts and oxford shirts are not required to have the FCCLA logo. All attire with the FCCLA logo must be purchased through the official FCCLA emblematic supplier per national policy. To purchase official FCCLA polo and oxford shirts, visit the FCCLA store at ADVISORS/ CHAPERONES/ GUESTS Business professional Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, and athletic wear are NOT acceptable Guests who attend are required to follow the Mandatory Dress Policy STAR EVENTS PARTICIPANTS SKILLED DEMONSTRATION PARTICIPANTS Follow event specifications for dress, and wear appropriate clothing for the nature of the presentation. If attending conference activities prior to or immediately after a STAR Events presentation, be prepared to change into clothing that meets the conference dress code. CASUAL ATTIRE IN HOTEL/ NON MEETING TIMES All Attendees Casual slacks, blouse or shirt, socks and casual shoes Jeans, t-shirts and athletic shoes Dress Code Examples: 13

14 Presentation Elements Allowed Audio Costumes Easel(s) File Folder Flip Chart(s) Portfolio Props/ Pointers Skits Presentation Equipment Advocacy Applied Math for Culinary Management Career Investigation * Chapter in Review Display Chapter in Review Portfolio * Chapter Service Project Display Chapter Service Project Portfolio * Culinary Arts Chef Attire Required Visuals Early Childhood Education *** * ** Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador * Fashion Construction Fashion Design Focus on Children Food Innovations Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Illustrated Talk Interior Design **** Interpersonal Communications Job Interview * Leadership Under Construction Life Event Planning National Programs in Action Nutrition and Wellness Parliamentary Procedure Promote and Publicize FCCLA! 14

15 Recycle and Redesign Sports Nutrition Teach and Train Cupcake Battle Mystery Basket Say Yes to FCS Serving Up Success KEY: A dot ( ) means that the option is allowed, though it will not be provided and may be subject to limitations as stated in the guidelines. An open block means that the option is not allowed. *Presentation Equipment is allowed only for presentation of electronic portfolio. ** Visuals are limited to the content of the resource container. ***Skits may not be used during the oral presentation but may be used during the presentation of the onsite case study activity. ****Visuals are design and sample boards only. 15

16 STAR & Proficiency Events General Information Advocacy Applied Math for Culinary Management Career Investigation Chapter in Review Display Chapter in Review Portfolio Chapter Service Project Display Chapter Service Project Portfolio Event Categories Individual or Team Event Junior Senior Occ. Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Individual Individual or Team Individual Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual or Team Prepare Ahead of Time Portfolio, Oral Presentation File Folder, Visuals, Oral Presentation Portfolio, Oral Presentation Display, Oral Presentation Portfolio, Oral Presentation Display, Oral Presentation Portfolio, Oral Presentation Equipment Provided Table Table Table Table Table Table or freestanding space Table Electrical Access Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Participant Set Up / Prep Time 5 minutes 5 minutes set up / 10 minutes case study 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Lead Consultant & Evaluator Review Time 10 minutes prior to presentation Maximum Oral Presentation Time 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 4 5 minutes minutes; prior to stopped at 5 presentation minutes / 5 minutes case study 10 minutes prior to presentation 5 minutes after presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 5 minutes following presentation 5 minutes prior to presentation 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 14 minutes; stopped at 15 minutes 1-minute warning at 14 minutes; stopped at 15 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes Evaluation Interview Time Total Event Time 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 35 minutes 5 minutes 35 minutes 5 minutes 35 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 25 minutes Culinary Arts Occ. Team Equipment Large equipment, food Not provided 30 minutes planning 20 minute equipment check 60 minutes food production 2 hours and 5 minutes Early Childhood Education Occ. Individual Entrepreneurship Environmental Ambassador Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Individual or Team Individual or Team Portfolio, Resource Container Portfolio, Oral Presentation Portfolio, Oral Presentation Table Table Table Not provided Not provided Not provided 20 minutes planning 15 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes prior to presentation 15 minutes prior to presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 19 minutes; stopped at 20 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 5 minutes 40 minutes 5 minutes 45 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 16

17 Event Individual Categories or Team Event Prepare Ahead of Time Equipment Provided Electrical Access Participant Set Up / Prep Time Lead Consultant & Evaluator Review Time Maximum Oral Presentation Time Evaluation Interview Time Total Event Time Fashion Construction Senior Occ. Individual Display, Sample Garment, Oral Presentation, Skill Area Selection Chart Table or Freestanding Space Not provided 5 minutes 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 4 minutes; stopped at 5 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes Fashion Design Focus on Children Food Innovations Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Illustrated Talk Interior Design Interpersonal Communications Job Interview Leadership Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Senior Occ. Under Construction Individual Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual or Team Individual Portfolio, Sample Garment, Oral Presentation Display, Oral Presentation Display, Product Packaging, Oral Presentation Portfolio, Oral Presentation File Folder, Oral Presentation, Visuals File Folder, Visuals, Oral Presentation File Folder, Oral Presentation Portfolio and Job Application Table Table or Freestanding Space Table or Freestanding Space Table Table Table Table, blank note cards Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes / 10 minutes case study 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes set up / 10 minutes case study 15 minutes prior to presentation 5 minutes after presentation interview 5 minutes following interview 10 minutes prior to presentation 5 minutes prior to presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 5 minutes prior to presentation 15 minutes prior to presentation 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 14 minutes; stopped at 15 minutes 1-minute warning at 4 minutes; stopped at 5 minutes (same for case study) 1-minute warning at 19 minutes; stopped at 20 minutes 5 minutes 40 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 40 minutes 5 minutes 25 minutes 5 minutes 40 minutes 5 minutes 35 minutes 40 minutes Life Event Planning Junior Senior Occ. Individual or Team Portfolio, Oral Presentation Table Not provided 5 minutes 10 minutes prior to presentation 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 17

18 Event Individual Categories or Team Event Prepare Ahead of Time Equipment Provided Electrical Access Participant Set Up / Prep Time Lead Consultant & Evaluator Review Time Maximum Oral Presentation Time Evaluation Interview Time Total Event Time National Programs in Action Nutrition and Wellness Parliamentary Procedure Promote and Publicize FCCLA! Recycle and Redesign Sports Nutrition Teach and Train Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Junior Senior Occ. Individual or Team Individual Team of 4 to 8 members Individual or Team Individual Individual or Team Individual Cupcake Battle Occ. Individual Mystery Basket Occ. Individual File Folder, Oral Presentation, Visuals Portfolio, Visuals, Oral Presentation Bring gavel, blank paper, and pencils Portfolio, Oral Presentation Display, Oral Presentation, Skills Selection Chart File Folder, Oral Presentation, Management Tool, Visuals Portfolio, Oral Presentation Cupcake display with 6 cupcakes, file folder Equipment Table Table Table, planning packet, Roberts Rules book Table Table Table Table Table; see rules for state Lab tables, food, fridge, water, trash cans Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided Not provided; see rules for state Not provided 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes prep time 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes prior to presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 5 minutes prior to presentation 10 minutes prior to presentation 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 5 minutes 25 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 20 minutes 15 minutes 50 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 1-minute warning at 4 minutes; stopped at 5 minutes 1-minute warning at 14 minutes; stopped at 15 minutes 1-minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 5 minutes 40 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 min. plan / 60 min. prep N/A 10 min. for self-evaluation 10 minutes 2 hours Say Yes to FCS Serving Up Success Senior Occ. Senior Occ. Individual or Team Individual Portfolio, Interview, Oral presentation, marketing tool Table File folder, document of work-based learning See event rules experience and field observation interview form Not provided Not provided 10 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes for situation question N/A 1 minute warning at 9 minutes; stopped at 10 minutes 20 minutes 5 minutes 35 minutes 5 minutes *Team events may have one, two or three participants from the same chapter with the exception of the Parliamentary Procedure Event, which may have four to eight participants from the same chapter. Culinary Arts teams consist of three students from the same chapter minutes

19 CHECKLIST FOR ADVISORS 1. Submit initial chapter affiliation online in the national affiliation system by the November 1 st due date and check to make sure national headquarters has posted the payment by November 15 th. 2. Review the chart on page 5 of these guidelines to determine the eligible number of competitive event teams based on your chapter size. 3. Submit entry(s) through the new online registration system. If paying using a credit card, all online credit card payments must be posted* by December 15. If paying by check, the packet must be received with payment posted* by Texas FCCLA Staff no later than December 15. On December 15, it is the responsibility of the chapter advisor to check to ensure payment is posted*. The packet should consist of the following: a) Competitive Events Invoice OR Combined Registration Invoice (print invoice after entry(s) has been submitted online) b) A check for the entry fee(s). Make check payable to: FCCLA and mail with invoice to: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Lock Box Operations, P. O. Box 1326, San Antonio, TX Purchase the official FCCLA notebook/binder from the national FCCLA store, (Allow time for delivery) 5. Prepare portfolios, if required, as described in rules. 6. Prepare display/manual, if required, as described in rules. 7. Prepare a #10 standard business, self-addressed, stamped envelope to be turned in at the competitive event check-in (if desired). Participant(s) name(s), advisor's name, event name, and category must appear on the outside of the envelope. Only one envelope per team should be submitted. 8. Check presentation to ensure that it is the appropriate length. Take all needed equipment, supplies and materials to the competitive event check-in at the meeting. 9. Check adjusted time schedule after the competitive event check-in has ended to verify scheduled participation time. Competition times are subject to change based on no-shows. 10. Make arrangements to pick up any items brought to the events after the competition is completed. FCCLA is not responsible for any items left by the participants. *Note: Posted means that money was received and payment was entered in the system on or before the deadline date. 19

20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 1 Chapter advisors must submit members into the national affiliation system on or before November 1. November 15 Payment must be posted into the national affiliation system by November 15. If payment is made with a credit card, it will be automatically posted. If the chapter is paying by check, payment to national headquarters must be received and posted by November 15. It is the responsibility of the local chapter advisor to verify that payment has been posted by national headquarters. December 15 Mailed competitive event payment must be received with payment posted* by Texas FCCLA staff no later than December 15. All online credit card payments must be posted* by December 15. After registering the competitive event entries on the new online registration system, the local chapter advisor must submit the Competitive Events Invoice (or Combined Registration Invoice) along with payment in one packet to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America if paying by check. On December 15, it is the responsibility of the local chapter advisor to check to ensure that payment is posted.* December Competitive event entries will be accepted with a $100 late fee. Credit card and mailed payment with the $100 late fee must be posted* electronically through December 22, Please contact the state office to submit late fee(s). All late registrations must be completed by state staff. January 27 by Noon Region III deadline for category changes ($20 fee) and deadline for submitting substitutions without penalty. February 3 by Noon Region V deadline for category changes ($20 fee) and deadline for submitting substitutions without penalty. February 10 by Noon Region IV deadline for category changes ($20 fee) and deadline for submitting substitutions without penalty. February 17 by Noon Region I deadline for category changes ($20 fee) and deadline for submitting substitutions without penalty. February 24 by Noon Region II deadline for category changes ($20 fee) and deadline for submitting substitutions without penalty. March 30 by Noon State deadline for category changes ($20 fee) and deadline for submitting substitutions without penalty. Event Date Participants must check-in and bring designated materials to the competitive event check-in at the regional/state meeting. Additional members not affiliated by November 1 with payment posted by November 15 that want to participate in competitive events may be affiliated on-site in the headquarters room at their region or state meeting. A $50 per member on-site affiliation fee (which includes national and state dues) will be collected to affiliate members. These members will be eligible to compete. Following Regional Competition Entries advancing to state competition will register in the new online registration system. Following the five regional FCCLA conferences, state competition information will be posted to the website. (There is a state competition entry fee that must be submitted prior to the state meeting.) Following State Competition Top entries from the state meeting will receive printed materials regarding national competition prior to the national meeting. Other information regarding the national conference will be posted to the website. *Note: Posted means that money was received and payment was entered in the system on or before the deadline date. 20

21 WHO'S WHO? Advisor - Family and Consumer Sciences Education teacher who works with members of an affiliated local Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter. Affiliated Members - Students who are or have been enrolled in family and consumer sciences classes who have paid dues to the state and national organization of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Assistant Event Coordinator - The advisor to the Vice President of Competitive Events who assists the Event Coordinator. Chapter - A group of students who have paid dues to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and whose names appear on the official affiliation forms. Schools may have one chapter per advisor. Competitive Events Awards A structured activity in which students performance is evaluated in relation to standards with one student and/or chapter obtaining the highest level of achievement. Comprehensive - A class of events for students in grades who have been enrolled in or are enrolled in family and consumer sciences classes receiving 0.5 to 1 credits; the course is taught by a family and consumer sciences teacher and members are affiliated as comprehensive members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Door Monitor - The person selected by the Lead Consultant to monitor the entrance and prevent spectators from entering and leaving the presentation room during the event. Entry - The number of members designated to participate in one specific STAR/Proficiency Event. The number varies according to the event. Entry Fee - A fee charged to individuals or chapters to participate in an event. Amount of the fee will be set by the event director on the regional and state levels and by national headquarters for the national events. In some events, the fee is determined by the number of participants comprising the entry. Evaluators - An evaluation team composed of adults/students who are responsible for evaluating and assigning ratings to participants. Event Coordinator - An adult selected to secure the evaluators, check materials or requirements, and monitor and supervise the total management of all events. The person who secures evaluators for regional and/or state competition. Event Director - The FCCLA staff member assigned to be the State Advisor, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; Regional Advisor contracted with the Texas Association of FCCLA. FCCLA Chapter - An affiliated chapter for all comprehensive and technical, and occupational students with a specified family and consumer sciences teacher as an advisor. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America A career and technical organization of students who are or have been enrolled in family and consumer sciences classes. The family is its central focus. Individual Event An event completed by one person. Junior Category - A class of events for students (through grade 9) enrolled in a family and consumer sciences class and are affiliated members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Lead Consultant - The person selected by the lead consultant coordinator to carry out an individual event, providing necessary orientation, materials, and supplies. Lead Consultant Coordinator- An adult selected to secure lead consultants for the region and state competitions. Occupational Category - A class of events for students in grades who have been enrolled in or are enrolled in a career cluster course preparing individuals for paid employment and receiving 1-3 credits; the course is taught or could be taught by a family and consumer sciences teacher and members are affiliated as an occupational member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Participant - The event entrant; may refer to a chapter team or an individual selected by a chapter. Proficiency Event Regional and state level competitive events available to Texas FCCLA members. 21