Georgia FCCLA Statesman Award Guidelines

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1 Georgia FCCLA Statesman Award Guidelines Description: The purpose of the Statesman Award is to recognize members for their knowledge of FCCLA and Georgia FCCLA. Guidelines: 1. All Georgia affiliated FCCLA chapter members are eligible to participate. 2. Competitors must register for and attend the entire conference to officially enter the Statesman Award. Competitors must also register for the Statesman Award to be eligible to compete. 3. The cost to participate in the Statesman Award Event is $5 per participant. 4. All Statesman Award competitors receiving 85% or higher will receive a Georgia FCCLA Statesman Lapel Pin and be recognized on stage during the Awards Ceremony. 5. The Statesman Award test will be offered at the Fall Leadership Conference and State Leadership Conference. 6. Levels of Recognition: Statesman members will have one hour to take a 50-question multiple choice test within one hour Distinguished Statesman for those that have met the Statesman level, members will have one hour to take a 50-question multiple choice plus a written portion within one hour 7. Test Plan: The test questions will be pulled from the National FCCLA and Georgia FCCLA websites. Test questions may include, but are not limited to, information about state and national programs, membership information, news and media, awards, history. A study guide is available as a part of these guidelines. 8. No study material will be allowed in the testing room. 9. Pencils will be provided. 10. There is no limit to the number of members per chapter to compete in this test. 11. Members can compete in other events in addition to the Statesman Award. Updated August 2016 Page 1

2 1). What do the letters FCCLA stand for? Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America 2). What is the tagline for FCCLA? The Ultimate Leadership Experience Georgia FCCLA Statesman Study Guide 3). Name 5 current youth concerns FCCLA chapter projects focus on. 1. Teen pregnancy 2. Parenting 3. Family relationships 4. Substance abuse 5. Peer pressure 6. Environment 7. Nutrition and fitness 8. Teen violence 9. Career exploration 10. Entrepreneurship 4). What is the flower of the organization? The red rose is the flower of the organization 5). What does the flower of the organization represent? It represents the search for beauty in everyday living. 6). What is the motto? Toward New Horizons 7). Name the 5 components of the planning process. (Must be in this order) Identify Concerns Set your Goal Form a Plan Act Follow Up 8). What are the colors of FCCLA? The colors of the organization are red and white 9). What do the colors represent? Red suggests strength. White is recognized as the symbol of sincerity. These colors inspire members with the courage and determination to succeed. 10). What is the mission of the organization? To promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. 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. Updated August 2016 Page 2

3 11). What are the eight purposes of the organization. 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 assuming responsibilities 7. To prepare for the multiple roles of society 8. To promote family and consumer sciences and related occupations 12). Local groups of FCCLA should be referred to as. Chapters 13). Meetings should be opened and closed with the official. Ceremonies 14). FCCLA is the only in-school organization with the as its central focus. Family 15). FCCLA provides opportunities for active student participation at the, and levels. local, state, national 16). Where will the National Leadership Conference be held in 2017? Nashville, Tennessee 17). How many national officers (students) are elected by the voting delegates at the annual National Leadership Conference? 10 18). What is the name of the National Magazine? Teen Times 19). The leadership training meetings held in different cities throughout the country in the fall are called. Cluster Meetings 20). What is the state theme for this year? Unlimited Possibilities 21). Where is the headquarters for the state association located? Lawrenceville, Georgia 22). Who is the Georgia Program Specialist for Family and Consumer Sciences? Ms. Daphnne Bonaparte 23). How many FCCLA regions are in the State of Georgia? 9 Updated August 2016 Page 3

4 24). There are (number) of state officer positions ). The official publication of the Georgia association is. Georgia News 26). What is the national theme this year? Unlimited Possibilities 27). What does CTAE stand for? Career, Technical and Agricultural Education 28). What is the title of one member from each chapter to serve as a link between their chapter and the state office? State Liaison 29). Name the group of 9 students that helps to promote membership and serve as a link between regions and the state. Region Officers 30). Name the state officers and their offices Citlali Mota President Kenny Glisch First Vice President Desiree Singleton Vice President of Membership Avery Hurst Vice President of Programs Takia Murray Vice President of Competitive Events Sumitra Dhakal Vice President of Public Relations Mia Hallyburton Historian Emily Mai Middle Level Representative Dedan McFadden and Uriel Martinez National Liaisons 31). Name the two camping centers located in Georgia. Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center State FFA-FCCLA Camp John Hope 32). Name the big state event held in the fall at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Fall Leadership Rally 33). During what month is the State Leadership Conference held? And where? March in Athens 34). When was the organization founded? June 11, ). Who is considered the founder of the organization? Edna P. Amidon 36). During the year of 1945, what was the name of the organization that was founded for African Americans in 16 states where schools were segregated by state law? New Homemakers of America Updated August 2016 Page 4

5 37). What other names has the organization been called? Future Homemakers of America, New Homemakers of America 38). Future Homemakers of America and New Homemakers of America merged during what year? ). When was the first national convention held? July ). Where was the first national convention held? Kansas City, MO 41). How many delegates attended the first national meeting? 2,000 delegates 42). Who was the organization s first male national officer? Toney Bingham 43). When was the organization s first male national officer elected? July ). When was the official opening ceremony for the current national headquarters and leadership center in Reston, VA held? ). When did STAR Events begin? 1983 National Leadership Meeting 46). When did the series of national regional meetings called Cluster Meetings begin? ). In the winter of 1985, what publication was introduced for chapter advisers? The Adviser 48). When was the first male National President elected? July ). Who was the first male National President? Thomas Lucas 50). When did the organization change its name from Future Homemakers of America to Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America? July ). STOP (Students Taking on Prevention) the Violence was introduced at which National Meeting? July 2000 in Orlando, FL 52). Georgia was the state to affiliate with the national association. Second Updated August 2016 Page 5

6 53). When was the first state convention held? June ). Where was the first state convention held? State FFA-FHA Camp 55). What year was the first Georgian elected to a National Office elected? ). Who was the first and only Georgian to be elected National President? Luck Hendrix 57). What year was the first-and only- Georgian to be elected National President, elected? ). How many National Officers has the Georgia Association had? 15 59). Who was the first African American State President of the Georgia Association of Future Homemakers of America? Kathy Chester 60). Where was the first African American State President of the Georgia Association of Future Homemakers of America from? Lumpkin, GA 61). When was the first African American State President of the Georgia Association of Future Homemakers of America elected? ). What year did the Georgia Association of FCCLA have its first male state officer? ). Who was Georgia s first male state officer? Kenneth Ivory 64). Where was Georgia s first male officer from? Tri-County High 65). How many Japanese Exchange Student Scholarship winners has Georgia had? 13 66). The national program with The Healthy You, The Fit You, The Real You and The Resilient You components is called. Student Body 67). The national program which teaches teens to manage their money is called. Financial Fitness 68). The national program which promotes highway traffic safety is called. FACTS (Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety) Updated August 2016 Page 6

7 69). The national program which uses peer education to strengthen families is called. Families First 70). The national program which promotes job readiness is called. Career Connection 71). The individual project recognition program is called. Power of One 72). The national program that is a peer-to-peer outreach initiative that empowers young people to recognize, report, and reduce the potential for youth violence is called. STOP the Violence 73). Name the five units of Power of One. 1. A Better You 2. Family Ties 3. Working on Working 4. Take the Lead 5. Speak out for FCCLA 74). Name the program that recognizes advisers who oversee strong and active chapters. Master Adviser 75). Name the program that recognizes advisers who spend several years assisting and training new chapter advisers. Adviser Mentor 76). Name the competitive events program that recognizes members for proficiency and achievement in leadership and job related skills. STAR Events 77). What does the acronym STAR in STAR Events stand for? Students Taking Action with Recognition 78). What is the program designed to help new members learn about FCCLA? Step One 78). What are the 3 R s of the STOP the Violence program? 1. Recognize 2. Report 3. Reduce 79). In which STAR Event do members plan and conduct a child development related project? Focus on Children 80). In which STAR Event do members go through all the steps in obtaining employment? Job Interview 81). In which STAR Event do members develop a lesson plan and present a lesson for small children? Early Childhood Education Updated August 2016 Page 7

8 82). In which STAR Event do members make an oral presentation about issues related to family and consumer sciences? Illustrated Talk 83). In which STAR Events area do members demonstrate skills in teamwork and food service techniques? Culinary Arts 84). Who may enter the Senior category in STAR Events? Students in grades ). What are the 4 levels of competition in STAR Events? Local, Regional, State, National 86). What is the Georgia FCCLA website address? 87). What is the state recognition program for chapters with a strong overall program of work? Honor Roll 88). What year and where did national FCCLA pilot a postsecondary program and offer STAR Events competitions to postsecondary students? 2012 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL 89). Where is the National FCCLA Headquarters located? Reston, VA 90). Name the Georgia FCCLA Executive Director. Jen Girvin 91). Who was the most recent national officer from Georgia? Uriel Martinez or Dedan McFadden 92). Who may enter the Junior category in STAR Events? Students up through grade 9 93). Who may enter the Occupational category in STAR Events? Students in grades 10-12, who have training for paid employment 94). Adults who are interested in supporting the goals of the organization may become & members. Alumni & Associates 95). Georgia was the first state to employ a full time state adviser. Who was Georgia s first State Adviser? Mrs. J. Mac Barber 96). Who was the first state adviser for the New Homemakers of America? Miss Daisy Lewis 97). Who is the chair of the State FCCLA Board of Directors? Lynsey Singleton Updated August 2016 Page 8

9 98). Who was the first Georgian to be elected a National Office? Pat Randolph from Winder, Georgia 99). What is the current membership of the Georgia Association? Over 18, ). Who is the National Executive Director of FCCLA? Sandy Spavone 101). State the officer s portion of the Opening Ceremony. 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. 102). State the Members portion of the Opening Ceremony. As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership and give service. 103). State the creed of the organization. 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. 104). What is the Japanese Exchange Program? It is a scholarship opportunity for FCCLA members to travel to Japan for four-to-six weeks as an exchange student. The scholarship is funded by the Kikkoman Corporation and administered by Youth For Understanding USA. Updated August 2016 Page 9