Local FCCLA officers and members receive leadership training
7 students from the Wyandotte Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter
recently attended the 2023 Lead Conference.
The Lead Conference, one of 4 planned around the state, was Sept 7, 2023 at
Glenpool OK. Attending from Wyandotte were Margaret Tanner, Mylie Hance, Frankijo Hance,
Maci Flemming, Jayden Head, Kyra Line, and Gracie Kinsey.
“Lead Conference is a great opportunity for our FCCLA chapter officers to gain
leadership experience, network with other officers in their region, and learn how to make an
impact on the organization”, said Brittani Phillips, FCCLA State Adviser.
Shea Booster was the keynote speaker for the conference. Shea is a former National
FFA officer and has traveled the country speaking to your organizations and motivating them to
get involved and “get going” with what they love.
The 10 State Officers led the training, which focused on teaching the chapter officers
how to be effective leaders in their schools. Each chapter officer attended a specific leadership
track for their office.
Oklahoma FCCLA serves approximately 17,000 members in 400 chapters in both junior
and senior high schools and on technology center campuses. Known as the “Ultimate
Leadership Experience,” participation in FCCLA national programs, competitive events, and
chapter activities helps members gain skills for life and become strong leaders in their families,
careers, and communities.
FCCLA’s mission is “to promote personal growth and leadership development through
family and consumer science education.” It is the only CareerTech student organization with
family as its central focus.
FCCLA is one of seven CareerTech student organizations affiliated with CareerTech
programs. It is affiliated with family and consumer sciences. The other six CTSOs are SkillsUSA
(trade and industrial education), FFA (agricultural education), DECA (marketing education),
HOSA (health careers education, Business Professionals of America (business and information
technology education), and Technology Student Association (science, technology, engineering
and mathematics).