2019 Wisconsin Leadership Academy

Opening Ceremony

President: Members, please stand.

We are the members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Officers: Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader,

members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking,

interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and vocational preparation.

Members: As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take

responsibility, develop leadership and give service.

President: This meeting of the Wisconsin Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is

now in session. You may be seated.

Closing Ceremony

President: Members, please stand.

FCCLA members, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of making decisions that affect

our lives today and the world tomorrow. Let us repeat our creed.

Members: We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future

with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and

precious values. For we are the builders of homes, home for Americas future. Homes where

living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair, homes where truth and love and

security and faith will be realities, not dreams. We are the Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America, We fact the future with warm courage and high hope.

President: This meeting of the Wisconsin Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is

now adjourned.

Upcoming Dates

Regional STAR Competitive Events-February 2020-See dpi.wi.gov/fccla for details

State Leadership Conference: April 6-8, 2020 (Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells)

National Leadership Conference: July 5-9, 2020 (Washington DC)

Wisconsin FCCLA Websites…

Advisers: http://dpi.wi.gov/fccla Members: http://www.wifccla.org

National: http://www.fcclainc.org

State Executive Council

WLA Keynote Speaker

Luke M. Klefstad is a Residence Hall Director at Macalester College, where Luke develops and delivers educational opportunities for college students outside of the classroom, including

supporting students in navigating their college experience, assisting students during and after emotional and physical crises, and helping students discover and explore their personal and social identities.

Luke has worked in higher education professionally for the past three years, after graduating with his master’s degree in Counseling and Student Development from Kansas State University in 2016. He has been heavily involved in the residential life and housing profession for the past eight years and has been awarded Advisor of the Year for his work with students from two different universities. His current passion areas include student leadership and curriculum development.

Luke enjoys adventuring around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and is always searching for the best coffee shop.

Destiny Kempf State President

Halaynna Macharia First Vice President

Haley Hagen Vice President-Finance

Abigail Marty Vice President-Competitive Events

Samantha Kelly Vice President-Public Relations

Jessica Vinger Vice President-Community Service

Emma Drazkowski Vice President-Career Development

Jacob Bell Vice President-National Programs

Time Chapter Members Regional Reps Advisers

8:30am - 9:00am Registration Memorial Student

Center Lobby Adjacent to

Great Hall

Registration Memorial Student

Center Lobby Adjacent to

Great Hall

Registration Memorial Student Center Lobby Adjacent to Great

Hall

9:00 am - 9:15 am Opening General Session

Great Hall

Opening General Session

Great Hall

Opening General Session Great Hall

9:20 am - 10:05 am

Breakout Session Round One

*See below for rooms

Breakout Session Round One

*See below for rooms

Adviser Meeting/Updates From State Adviser

Great Hall

10:10 am - 10:55 am

Breakout Session Round Two

*See below for rooms

Regional Rep Training Willow/Walnut

11:00am- 12:15 pm

Keynote Session Great Hall

Keynote Session Great Hall

Keynote Session Great Hall

12:15am- 12:45 pm

Lunch Lunch Lunch

12:50pm- 1:50pm

Breakout Session Round Three

Breakout Session Round Three

Adviser Regional Planning Time/Networking Willow/Walnut

1:55pm- 2:40pm

Breakout Session Round Four

Breakout Session Round Four

2:45pm- 3:00pm

Closing General Session

Great Hall

Closing General Session

Great Hall

Closing General Session Great Hall

Breakout Session Rooms

1. Starting Your Story: Abby Marty - Ballroom A 2. The Power of your Story: Destiny Kempf - Ballroom B 3. Planning your Story: Halaynna Macharia - Ballroom C 4. Your Story = 3R’s : Sam Kelly - Badger 5. The Story Continues…: Jacob Bell - Cedar/Maple 6. Star of The Story!: Jessica Vinger - Northwoods 7. Funds for your Story: Haley Hagen – Oakwood 8. Regional Representative Training-Willow/Walnut 9. Keynote Speaker-The Science of Happiness-Great Hall-Round 3 Session Only

Break-Out Session Descriptions

Your Story-The Science of Happiness The keynote speaker break-out session will enable members to identify what is valued about a significant interpersonal relationship and how they can share with that other person on how that person made a difference in their life. STAR of the Story Anyone that needs help with their projects, or wants to compete in STAR events, this is the session for you. We will update you on the changes to STAR events and go through pro tips on a great project. Presented by Jessica Vinger Planning Your Story This session focuses on planning your story through the Program of Work. Learning about SMART Goals and teamwork along the way. Presented by Halaynna Macharia Starting Your Story Are you new to FCCLA? Do you want to learn more about what you can do in FCCLA? If so, this session is for you! We will cover the basics of FCCLA, all the opportunities FCCLA presents, and we will create FCCLA goals. We will also create a fun time capsule to look back upon! Come and see what fun you can have in FCCLA and how you can shape your own FCCLA story! Presented by Abby Marty The Power of Your Story You will learn the qualities needed to tell the most epic story ever as well as how to give killer speeches! You will finally know how to respond when somebody comes up to you and asks What is FCCLA? Additionally, you’ll learn how to advocate your individual chapter story so you can get recognized at the State or even National level! Make your story the Ultimate Leadership Experience in “The Power of Your Story”. Presented by Destiny Kempf The Story Continues… You’re a member… congratulations…. Now what? Ever wonder what is beyond the competitive events and traveling… this session will explore the FCCLA National Programs and Scholarships. We will also touch on how to tell your FCCLA story in your communities to help you generate funds for chapter activities and members. Presented by Jacob Bell Your Story= 3R’s Learn about what it means to recruit, retain, and recognize members in your chapter. Enjoy some fun music while learning ways to accomplish the three R’s as well as award opportunities and membership activities available to you and your chapter! Presented by Samantha Kelly Regional Representatives This session is invitation only. This session is for regional representatives only. You will review your responsibilities of your new leadership role and help you become a strong leader in the process. This is mandatory for all regional representatives.

Share Your Story

Do you have a CTE story you’d like to share? We’d like to hear it!

Your stories are an ideal way to share with colleagues and promote your CTE/CTSO

program.

If we use your story, we will:

Promote it on Wisconsin CTE’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Email it to your school for use in your school’s community newsletter.

Email it to your local paper.

Choose one of the forms to send us your story!

Success Stories

Do you have …

A remarkable student or FCCLA member

A program improvement or national program highlight

A challenge that your chapter overcame

A testimonial from a local business or organization

Complete the Success Story Form

Where Are They Now: Alumni Stories

Alumni stories are some of the best testimonials for a program.

Complete the Alumni Stories form

Teacher of the Month

Spotlight an outstanding CTE or CTSO teacher/adviser!

Complete the Teacher of the Month form