State Conference 2013 Preview!

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1 State Conference 2013 Preview! Hey Minnesota FCCLA Happy FCCLA Week! We re very excited to unveil our State Conference plans for the year. Returning aspects of state include the Service Parade, Fitness Fever activities, the 7-up Highlighter Party, and Academy Awards Friday evening. An exciting agenda, for sure and we also have some new state events! The Talent, Lip Sync and Dance Showcase are being combined this year FCCLA s Got Talent! Also new this year are Minute to Win It competitions randomly spread out throughout the conference, led by state officer Ethan Dressen. And: make sure to ask your Region s officer team about their year in the Ultimate Leadership Experience, showcased through Minnesota FCCLA s new Honor Roll system. Most prominently, however, is the introduction of Rachel s Challenge at State this year for more information on Rachel s Challenge, check out page two of The Horizon! Thank you for being a part of Minnesota FCCLA s amazing initiatives this year. We can t wait to see everybody at state in April! Good luck with service projects, STAR Events, and other activities in the coming months. See you soon Tayler, Ethan, Sarah, Skylar, Olivia, and Kelly isucceed in STAR Events! STAR Events and State Conference are quickly approaching, and we cannot wait to see all your projects in April! STAR Event sessions are categorized in a slightly different way this year, making space for the Rachel s Challenge general session Friday Morning. There will also be a greater diversity in judges each event will have an expert judge and a student or alumni member. A committee has been dedicated to finding judges for your project, so prepare to impress! Traditionally, we will host our Academy Awards Friday evening with STAR Event Awards in gold, silver and bronze categories. National advancers attend a meeting Saturday morning to secure a trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Get excited to Raise Your Voice in July, but more pressingly isucceed in April! Good luck with STAR Events! INDEX: 1 Friday Summit 2 Fitness Fever 3 Silent Auction 4 Officer Elections 5 Deadlines 6

2 Friday Summit Rachel s Challenge You Just May Start a Chain Reaction I will not be labeled as average. Rachel Joy Scott believed in an essence of kindness and compassion, and that these two attributes had the potential to start a chain reaction of the same. Craig Scott, Rachel s brother, survived the Columbine shooting his sister fell victim to, and will share his story with Minnesota FCCLA. Craig has been a sought-after speaker for schools, assemblies and TV guest appearances. He limits his speaking schedule so we are very fortunate to have him confirmed for state conference Following the shootings in Colorado and Connecticut, Craig was often interviewed by NBC, and other TV news broadcasts. Rachel s Challenge will partner with Minnesota FCCLA and the STOP the Violence National Program to help impact bullying, accepting others and to use your positive leadership. Be the first to start that chain reaction of compassion. Tell your loved ones that you care about them and love them deeply. Be a courteous, helpful, and forgiving leader. Steer away from rumors and gossip, no matter how tempting it may seem. Reach out to people you normally wouldn't reach out to, and find ways to make their day just a little bit better. Encourage your friends, peers, colleagues, coworkers, and family members to accept Rachel's Challenge and spread the compassion and kindness. Chapters will receive more instructions about how to prepare for the summit in March keep an eye out for activities including chain links, a wall of hands, and Friends of Rachel chapters. Our initiatives in peer-to-peer education works toward the prevention of bullying inspired by Rachel herself and FCCLA s National Program STOP the Violence. Workshop Trainings at State Conference This year, there is a change in organizing students for training and speaker sessions. Instead of your advisor signing students up with registration forms, delegates will attend workshops based on their grade in school. Meet other members your age from across the state of Minnesota and learn about how you can make your time in The Ultimate Leadership Experience even more rewarding! Some of the workshop include: Inspiration from Tragedy- Distracted Driving, Never Work a Day in Your Life!, Start Your March, The End of Bullying Begins with You, Leadership 101, Rachel s Challenge, and isucceed in the NFL. 2

3 Fitness Fever & Minute to Win It isucceed in Minute to Win it! Throughout state conference this year, enjoy random contests of Minute to Win It! What can you accomplish in sixty seconds? FCCLA members have lots of hidden talent and, now, an opportunity to succeed! On Thursday, from 2:30 to 3:30 in the afternoon, there will be a station set up in the Grand Ballroom Foyer to kick-start the activities. At Region Meetings on Thursday night, chapters will appoint delegates to participate in the next sixty-second round. Two contestants from each region will advance to the Minute to Win It tournament held Friday Night. What region will take home the coveted timeless prize? Start practicing those hidden talents now and prepare to succeed! Global Youth Service Day with Minnesota FCCLA Fitness Fever! Take the elevator, or take the stairs? How about Zumba? Dancing? Make healthy choices this year at state with the returning Fitness Fever activities!! Using FCCLA s national Program Student B o d y, m e m b e r s a r e encouraged to get involved with some healthy competition throughout the weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to promote our national program while working together and having fun. If you have any questions, make sure to ask Tayler Marshall, leading the activities with her Region Secretaries. Minnesota FCCLA is the Lead State Agency for Global Youth Service Day. This event celebrates and mobilizes millions of youth worldwide who aspire to improve their communities through service. Be a part of the largest service event in the world the only day of service dedicated to youth. Minnesota FCCLA is proud to partner with Youth Service America in this initiative and is bringing the excitement to state again this year. Chapters have the opportunity to create an artfoam poster board to represent various service projects you have done throughout the year. The posters will be displayed throughout the conference, and showcased with the Service Parade during Thursday s Opening General Session led by Vice President of Community Service Sarah Hamlin, of course! Be a part of the service celebration this April. 3

4 7-Up Celebration Highlighter Style! Silent Auction & FCCLA s Got Talent If you chapter has increased membership by 7 more members, you ve already completed the 7-Up Challenge! The Thursday night dance starts at 10:30, where members will be given highlighters to decorate t-shirts with make sure to bring your own white t-shirt! Also remember the dress code: white t- shirt with black or khai slacks. (No tank tops or flip flops, please.) Get excited for black lights, music, and members at our exclusive 7-Up Highlighter Party!! (For more information, contact Wendy Ambrose or Shelly Barrett.) Give a Hoot! Got Good Loot?! State Conference is rapidly approaching. Do you have good loot to donate? We are asking your help in collecting items for a great fundraiser that helps fund activities throughout the year. To get enough funding, we are asking each chapter to donate at least one theme basket or item. These could include movie night, music, snacks, gardening, baking, sports, or anything you think would appeal to delegates and adults. Additionally, there will be another way for you to help the silent auction be a success we will once again be holding our media sale! Members can donate any gently used books, movies, or games to be sold in the media sale. We will also accept artwork from members of you chapter or community. Pieces of art can be paintings, drawings, sculptures, needlework, or any other piece of creativity. Baskets, art, and media sale items should be brought to registration at the state conference. All donations are appreciated but please remember, all basket and media sale items must be appropriate so no R rated movies or music! If you have questions, contact Ethan Dressen or Sandy LaGosh. Dance, Talent, and Lip Sync Extravaganza! Does your chapter have fun with lip-syncs? Can you bust a move? Is juggling, performing magic tricks or joke telling your forte? Everyone s heard of America s Got Talent, but this year it s coming to Minnesota! Contestants will compete for the metaphorical top prize of one million dollars and a Las Vegas Spotlight after advancing from the regional level, of course. Minnesota FCCLA will host the ultimate showcase of singers, dancers, lip-syncs, musicians, comedians and other acts in our new initiative: FCCLA s Got Talent. Want to participate? Contact the state Minnesota FCCLA office by February 15 th to get involved! 4

5 Elections& Awards FCCLA Style! Be a Part of The Ultimate Leadership Experience! State Officer Induction Ceremony State Conference 2012 FCCLA members! Do you want to see what The Ultimate Leadership Experience is all about? Meet new friends, travel to conferences state and even nationwide, participate in events and advocate FCCLA: all by running for an office position! Region officer, Junior High Council, State Peer Educator and State Officer elections are underway. Get your application today at the state website to join the team of leaders in Minnesota FCCLA hurry, because applications are due February 22nd! At state conference, Region meetings will be held Thursday evening, with interviews throughout the day Thursday and Friday. Installation for officers will be Friday evening. Keep an eye out for Peer Educators leading the state in peer education and chapter public relations efforts. Considering running? Ask your region officers about their experience in FCCLA! See you at state! Three Pine Island members style matching shirts from 12 Dress for Success: Minnesota FCCLA s Dress Code New at State Conference this year, Minnesota FCCLA is introducing a dress code with an outline with what each day will look like. On Thursday, we will have a Chapter Shirt Challenge: chapters are asked to wear their matching shirts that coincide with a chapter theme. Shirts should be worn with black or khaki slacks, no shorts skirts or capris must be below the knee. On Friday, to coincide with our Rachel s Challenge session, members will wear the State Conference t-shirt with black or khaki slacks. The Academy Awards Friday evening will feature dressy attire, including formal or semi-formal clothing. On Saturday, members can wear any FCCLA t-shirt or polo with black or khaki slacks. Also keep in mind other dress aspects during the conference: no blue jeans at any time and cover-up is required when going to the pool in a swimsuit. Any delegate who does not follow dress-code policies will be asked by an adult or advisor to go up to their room and change. Remember, our ultimate goal is to represent the image of a young, professional organization. Get excited for the Chapter T-Shirt Challenge Thursday and Rachel s Challenge shirts Friday! FCCLA AWARDS REMINDER STATE & NATIONAL Minnesota FCCLA Awards Deadline February 22 nd Send into the state office by February 22nd. For more state award opportunities, like various grants in collaboration with other organizations, check out the Minnesota FCCLA website at Administrators Award Honorary Membership Alumni Contribution Alumni Achievements New on the Horizon- Advisor Award Chapter Award National FCCLA Awards Deadline March 1 st Applications must be submitted online (fcclainc.org) or by mail (depending on the award) to FCCLA national headquarters by March 1st to be considered. Awards often include a $1000 chapter award or $500 chapter award for national winners and runners up. Chapters who submit national award applications receive nametags ribbons at state conference. Career Connection Financial Fitness National Outstanding Media Community Service STOP the Violence National FCCLA Youth Scholarships FACTS Student Body National Chapter Public Relations Families First Power of One Dynamic Leadership 5

6 Deadlines: FCCLA Week! D E A D L I N E S AND D AT E S February 22 nd February 22 nd March 1 st March 1 st March 1 st March 5 th After March 15 th April 11 th -13 th April 13 th April 26 th -28 th July 4 th -12 th July 31-August 1 August 2 Applications for Region/State Candidates Due Minnesota FCCLA Award Applications Due National Programs Awards Due Lip Sync Song/Lyrics Approved by MN FCCLA FCCLA Week Horizon Articles Due LEGISLATIVE SHADOW DAY Chapters will receive STAR Event schedules STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE National STAR Event Advancers committed to attend National Conference in Nashville Global Youth Service Day (Youth Service America) NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FCCLA LEADERSHIP CAMP-DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP I FCCLA LEADERSHIP CAMP CONTINUES REGION CONFER- ENCE PLANNING FCCLA Chapters across the state of Minnesota have been participating in STAR Events, planning service projects, doing National Programs and more now it s time to showcase those efforts! National FCCLA Week is February 10 th through the 16 th, and The Horizon would like to publicize your local projects. Articles are requested for a special March edition emphasizing chapters efforts during FCCLA Week. Send these to Kelly Leibold, the Vice-President of Public Relations, ASAP. Articles received before March 1 st will receive top priority. Thanks for your contribution to The Ultimate Leadership Experience! 6