Virginia STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition)  

This program allows members to build skills in leadership and job-related areas. To enter the national FCCLA STAR Events, Virginia members must first compete at the state level.  The rules and information for STAR Events are found on the national FCCLA Web site (www.fcclainc.org).   In addition to the national rules, Virginia participants must complete forms and review information specific to the state events.  The Virginia STAR Events Manual is available by clicking on that red title text below. Participants will need the information from both the national manual and the state manual in order to compete. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view slides from the 2009 state STAR Events held in Virginia Beach.

State STAR Events Checklist for Advisers    

The first step for advisers in entering chapter members in the Virginia FCCLA STAR Events is to download the Checklist for Advisers below.  Follow the step-by-step instructions on the checklist to save time and reduce costly errors.

Click here to download the STAR Events Checklist for Advisers.

Virginia's National Medallists
Click the red text for a list of national STAR Events winners.

STAR Events Updates - Updates for 2010 are listed below.

National FCCLA has revised the National STAR Events Manual (available as a download on their Web site as a free resource for affiliated chapters - www.fcclainc.org). This manual will be used for the 2010 Virginia FCCLA events. 

Click here for a summary of major changes in the National STAR Events Manual. 

The official FCCLA STAR Events binder is required for all entries in Applied Technology, Career Investigation, Early Childhood, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Ambassador, Fashion Design, Hospitality, Job Interview, Life Event Planning, Promote and Publicize FCCLA, and Teach and Train (if submitting a hard copy portfolio). The binder is available for purchase from API and comes in either red or white, with “FCCLA” on the spine and with a clear front-sleeve pocket.  This binder is not required for the Career Portfolio & Exhibit Events (Culinary Arts Exhibit and Early Childhood Education Exhibit).

The Board of Directors passed an Electronic Device Policy at their October, 2006 meeting that affects STAR Events participants. This policy states, “Communication devices (including but not limited to cell phones, PDAs, iPods, and laptops) are prohibited in any activity in which an unfair advantage could result. Examples are the knowledge assessment for state officer candidates and STAR Events setup and competitions (unless specifically required for the event). The possession of these items will result in disqualification.” The use of such electronic devices is still allowed in certain live event presentations . Students are advised to not bring these communication devices into their event rooms, but should leave them with their adviser or a trusted friend while involved in the STAR Event. Room consultants may hold the devices for participants, if necessary.

The Board of Directors also expanded on the dress code regarding blue jeans. The language now prohibits blue denim in all conference sessions, including the Sunday morning STAR Events Recognition Session. This means blue denim in any article of clothing (pants, skirts, jackets, dresses, etc.) is not allowed. Students may choose to wear blue denim as part of a costume for a STAR Events presentation, however, it should be noted that evaluators often think this is not appropriate and score the presentation lower.

The Board of Directors approved assessing a late fee to chapters if entries are submitted incomplete and the needed information is not provided in a timely manner. To avoid this, advisers should follow the “Checklist for Advisers” on page 19 in the introduction section of the state manual.

Check both the state and the national STAR Events Manuals for more information.

Virginia STAR Events Scholarships

Exciting news from the Virginia FCCLA Leadership Foundation:

The entry fee for our state winners advancing to national competition will be paid by the Foundation.  That results in a savings of $40 per person from your total cost to attend the National Leadership Conference!

From the Baltimore International College: (This is information for the 2009-10 scholarships.)

• 1st place of $5,000; 2nd place of $4,000; 3rd place of $3,000 in the following events:
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culinary Arts Exhibit (Career Portfolio & Exhibit)
  • Entrepreneurship, occupational
  • Hospitality
  • Job Interview, occupational

NOTE:  The second year of enrollment at Baltimore International College will bring an additional $2,500 scholarship to each of these winners.

From Culinary Institute of America: (This is information for the 2009-10 scholarships.)

• 1st place of $2,000; 2nd place of $1,500; and 3rd place of $1,000 in:
• Culinary Arts

NOTE: These scholarships are renewable annually with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

From Johnson & Wales University: (This is information for the 2009-10 scholarships.)

• 1st place of $1,000; 2nd place of $750; and 3rd place of $500 in the occupational categories of:
• Applied Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality
• Job Interview

NOTE:  These are four-year renewable scholarships.

STAR Events Contact
For information about Virginia's STAR Events program, please contact:

Debbie Will, Virginia FCCLA Co-Specialist & STAR Events Coordinator
6245 Greenwick Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 364-2529
Fax: (804) 364-2580
debbiewillFCCLA@comcast.net

STAR Events 2009 Photo Gallery - Click the forward arrow on the Flash Player below to see photos.