Elgin FCCLA Joins “Together” During National FCCLA Week

fcclaMembers of the Elgin Public Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will join more than 200,000 members in celebrating National FCCLA Week February 8-14, 2015.
This year’s theme is “Together We Are…” in recognition of the many things FCCLA students and advisers represent – both as individuals and as members of their chapters, state associations and the national FCCLA organization – in their families, schools and communities.

During National FCCLA Week, members plan and carry out activities to highlight FCCLA. This week the Elgin chapter will be doing the following activities: Monday (today) – Media Blitz
Tuesday – Member Recognition
Wednesday – Red Out With FCCLA Thursday – Throw Back Thursday to celebrate FCCLA’s 70th birthday
Friday – Celebrate with Candy Grams and FCCLA at the table
FCCLA members are encouraged to prepare and eat a meal with their families.
FCCLA also joined the first grade class and the FFA chapter in a canned food drive during the month of January.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), 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. FCCLA has over 200,000 members and over 5,500 chapters from 49 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.