— TWO VIRGINIA FCCLA MEMBERS ELECTED AS 2008-09 NATIONAL OFFICERS

Two former state officers, Heather Conley from Page County High School and Sami Jenkins from Turner Ashby High School, were elected as national FCCLA officers for the 2008-09 school year. Sami will be serving as national vice president of finance and and Heather will be serving as national vice president of programs.  Their election took place during the 2008 National Leadership Meeting in Orlando, Florida, July 13-17.  During this coming year, they will represent FCCLA by working with businesses and other organizations to create important partnerships.   They will work with FCCLA members across the nation to promote participation in FCCLA programs.  The Virginia Association is proud of Heather and Sami and we wish them much success in the coming year.  Congratulations to both of them!

— TWO VIRGINIA FCCLA CHAPTERS ARE IN THE NATIONAL"TOP FIFTEEN" FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 2008 FCCLA OUTREACH PROJECT

Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County was recognized at the 2008 FCCLA National Leadership Conference as the chapter making the largest contribution to Feed the Children, which was the national Outreach Project for the 2007-08 school year. An award for this outstanding accomplishment was presented to chapter members during the Closing Session of the conference, which was attended by over 5,500 FCCLA members and advisers from across the nation.  Luray High School in Page County was also recognized for being one of the "Top Fifteen" contributing chapters. As a result of their efforts, and work done by over 50 other Virgina chapter, the Virginia Association was named the Top Contributing State.  A listing of all Virginia chapters that contributed to the Feed the Children Outreach Project is found as a download below. Thank you to Colonial Forge High School, Luray High School and all the contributing chapters for making this our most successful Outreach Project and for making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Click here to download a list of the Virginia chapters participating in the Feed the Children project.

— "FEED THE CHILDREN" CONTINUES AS THE STATE AND NATIONAL FCCLA OUTREACH PROJECT FOR 2008-09

Feed the Children will be the state and national FCCLA Outreach Project again in 2008-09.  The Virgina Association hopes to continue our outstanding support of this worthwhile cause by having chapters across the state plan and implement fundraising projects that will generate contributions to Feed the Children.  Details on how chapters will be recognized for their efforts during the 2009 State Leadership & Recognition Conference will be published on this Web site after plans are finalized in October.  For project ideas, visit the national FCCLA Web site.

www.fcclainc.org

—P. BUCKLEY MOSS PRINT COMMISSIONED BY VIRGINIA FCCLA IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE

The print by renowned Virginia artist, P. Buckley Moss, which was commissioned by our state association as part of our FCCLA 60th anniversary celebration is still available for sale. The print, titled Family and Consumer Sciences - Education for a Lifetime, sells for $80 each plus $10 for shipping of up to five prints.  Contact Debbie Will, co-specialist, for ordering information. (dlwill@pen.k12.va.us)  Click here to download a copy of the order form for the P. Buckley Moss print:  Order Form (MSWord doc)