Virginia STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition)  

This program allows members to build skills in leadership and job-related areas. Check below for photos from the 2008 state STAR Events held in Virginia Beach.

         
State STAR Events Manual
Click here for the complete Virginia STAR Events Manual,
as well as a listing of all events.

Virginia's National Medallists
Click here for a list of national STAR Events winners.

STAR Events Updates for 2007-08

NEW UPDATES - National FCCLA has revised the national STAR Events manual, which is now posted on their Web site as a free resource for affiliated chapters.  This manual will be used for the 2008 Virginia FCCLA events.  Changes in the Virginia STAR Events Manual were posted on this Web site on November 1, 2007.

 At their October, 2007 meeting, the state Board of Directors increased the entry fee to $20 per participant.  If late entries are accepted, those fees remain at $30 per person.

 The majority of the point deductions and disqualifications that occur at state competition could be avoided if students had a clear understanding of the rules. It is the adviser's responsibility to provide this information to your students. Not only are specific event rules important, but advisers must also share pertinent information from the introduction section of the state manual.

The official FCCLA STAR Events binder is required for all entries in Applied Technology, Career Investigation, Early Childhood, Entrepreneurship, and Job Interview. 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 & Work Sample Events (Culinary Arts Exhibit, Early Childhood Education and Services, and FACS Education).

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, 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 20 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 for 2007-08

From Culinary Institute of America:

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

From Johnson & Wales University:

• 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.

From the Baltimore International College:

• 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 & Work Sample)
  • 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.

 

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

Debbie Will, FCCLA Co-Specialist
6245 Greenwick Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 364-2529
Fax: (804) 364-2580
dlwill@pen.k12.va.us

STAR Events 2008 Photo Gallery - Click the forward arrow on the Flash Player below to see photos.