GeorgiaGeorgia NewsNews STATE ASSOCIATION Vol. 67, No. 5 FALL 2017 New FCCLA State Leadership My Journey Through FCCLA Traci Bryant, Georgia FCCLA Executive Once I got to high school, my love of CLA events. I learned so much about the behind-the- Director FCCLA continued to grow. I became a I made the decision to run for the Youth scenes part of Georgia FCCLA. Can being a member of FCCLA chapter offi cer and participated in Leadership Board again at the end of my I have spent the last seven years in the truly change your life? I never the Illustrated Talk STAR Event junior year. I was selected this time! I was classroom. I taught middle school and thought that by choosing to join two years in a row. I learned so so excited. I cannot express how much I high school and served as an FCCLA ad- in the 7th grade at South Pauld- much about myself, gained some learned during my senior year as a part of viser. I love seeing students just like you ing Middle School that it would leadership skills, and continued to the Georgia FCCLA State Executive Coun- learn and grow. While I miss being in the change the course of my life for- grow and change as a leader. At cil. My passion for this organization grew classroom, being your Executive Direc- ever. Like you, I joined for a vari- the end of my 10th grade year, I so much that I made the decision to attend tor is my ultimate dream job. I know fi rst ety of different reasons: I liked my chose to run for the Youth Lead- the University of Georgia and major in hand what this organization can do for you FACS teacher, I loved my FACS ership Board (for you new mem- Family and Consumer Sciences Education. and I am excited to help all of you achieve class, and I thought it would be something bers... that was the “vintage” name for our Once you graduate, do not think that you your dreams. Do not take these experienc- fun after school to do. So, I joined. We Region Offi cer team). I didn’t get selected. are no longer a part of our FCCLA fami- es for granted. You will look back on your participated in chapter activities, but I I was crushed! I didn’t let that stop me. I ly. Once an FCCLA member.... always an time in FCCLA and have fond memories of wasn’t able to experience all of what Geor- continued to build my FCCLA resume by FCCLA member. We need our amazing trips you went on, people you have helped, gia FCCLA and National FCCLA had to taking on more leadership roles, competing Alumni to help us all of the time. I was and competitions you have competed in. offer. in more events, and attending various FC- blessed to have the opportunity to work You are the next generation of Georgia for Georgia FCCLA FCCLA. I know that you all have a bright Program Specialist for Human improving the middle school cur- during my time at UGA future and I hope that you get Inspired this Services, Hospitality & Tour- riculum, and providing needed as a state offi ce intern. year with FCCLA. ism and Education & Training. I professional learning to all teach- would like to take the time to per- ers. I am excited about being an Installation of Offi cers sonally introduce myself to you advocate and supporting you all all. as we all work toward making a I have served as a FACS teach- difference in FACS and the stu- Around the State Hi, er at Tift County High School for dents’ lives through FCCLA. Archer High School FCCLA Hosts Gwinnett My name is Linsey Shockley the last fi ve years in the pathways If you ever need to contact County Offi cer Induction Ceremony and I am delighted to serve as the of Early Childhood Education, me or have any suggestions, my Teaching as a Profession, email is [email protected]. Archer High School hosted the Gwinnett County Offi cer Induction and Interior Design. I also ga.us. I value your input as the Ceremony on September 26th in the AHS theater. Seventy-nine offi cers served as the lead FCCLA direction of FACS and FCCLA representing ten Gwinnett County High Schools were in attendance. Advisor during my time continues to move forward. Special guest speaker Dustin Davis, Instructional Coach for the Acad- as well as the Co-Chair for Sincerely, emies and Career Technical Education was in attendance. Mr. Davis PAID challenged the group to participate in all that FCCLA offers students US Postage Macon, GA PRST MKT PRST the CTAE Department. Linsey R. Shockley Permit N0. 440 I look forward to Program Specialist and to stretch our personal limits and to enjoy the growth potential strengthening all FACS Family & Consumer Sciences, we hold inside us. Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson of Lawrenceville was programs across the state Education, Culinary Arts there to join in the celebration. State Executive Council Members Mia by increasing the number Georgia Department of Educa- Hallyburton, Julia Peake, Emily Emmons, and Tatyana Mangual were of industry certifi cations, tion in attendance as well. Archer High School students Emily Emmons, Tatyana Mangual, and Madison County Nathaly Santibanez acted as hostesses for the evening. They led the students in the FCCLA candlelight ceremony. Each president from the Installation Ceremony schools took part in lighting a candle and explaining the purpose. Each school was honored onstage with pins and roses from their adviser. The program concluded with a everyone receiving the light of the organiza- tion in a candle light circle while repeating the FCCLA creed. Archer FCCLA members served refreshments that all the schools provided. Written by: Rachel Dunbar On August 15, 2017 at 7:00 pm Madison County High School hosted an initiation ceremony to swear in the 2017 FCCLA of- fi cers. The ceremony kicked off with a welcome speech from the one of the chapter’s advisers, Lynn Booth. She warmly wel- comed the families and friends of the offi cers. Brittney Hanson, chapter president, then began the installation ceremony. Each Georgia FCCLA FCCLA Georgia 283 Swanson Drive Suite #204 30043 Lawrenceville, GA See Installation on page 2 PAGE 2 Georgia News FALL 2017 Installation from page 1 member lit a candle and recited one of the Marietta High School FCCLA Offi cer eight FCCLA Purposes. The fi rst candle By Anne Carroll was illuminated by President, Brittney On Tuesday, Octo- Hanson. The candles following were lit ber 17th, Marietta High Highlights by Ashten McDaniel, 1st Vice President: School FCCLA celebrated Nicole Vlastic, Secretary; Cheyenne Ky- the induction of new offi - tle, Treasurer; Kelcee Hardigree, Vice cers at the annual CTSO President of Public Relations/Histori- Banquet. The evening an; Ashleigh Howard, Vice President began with a delicious of Membership; Julianna Nichols, Vice lasagna dinner catered by President of Community Service; Jaiden the MHS Culinary depart- Parsons, Vice President of Competitive ment. The meal was fol- Events, and Anabelle Chapman, Chair- lowed by keynote speaker, person for STAR Events. As the ceremo- Leadership and Relation- ny came to a close, the offi cers then re- ship Coach, Kim Hardy, ceived pins designed for their offi cer role. addressing members of all six Marietta High School Perry Career FCCLA CTSOs on the topic of how to prepare yourself Dedan McFadden Countywide Installation for the competition of Marietta High School offi cers and members in attendance at the President Georgia FCCLA today’s job market with annual CTSO Banquet. As the Georgia FCCLA State President, Ceremony strong interviewing skills. MHS CTAE Director, Dr. Tim Brown then inducted the new it is my duty to ensure that the members by Sheniya Johnson offi cers from the various CTSOs. This annual event is conducted by FCCLA in partner- of Georgia FCCLA are granted every op- Perry Career FCCLA hosted the County- ship with FBLA and is completely lead by the student offi cers. portunity to prosper and develop skills that wide Installation Ceremony at Forest Park will help them become leaders in their fam- High School with our special guest speak ilies, careers, and communities. Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent of My role as President, on the State Exec- Clayton County Schools. The ceremony utive Council, means that I am tasked with spotlighted the 9 CTSOs in the state and developing an agenda and presiding over had special guests from the Georgia State each SEC meeting. By doing this, each Offi cers from TSA to assist with the cer- meeting will run smoothly and effi ciently. emony. Babb Middle School’s Orchestra My most important function during played beautiful selections and the Forest meetings is to allow for open conversation Park AFJROTC presented the colors. on the State Executive council and make sure that all ideas are properly taken into account. As President, it is my duty to es- tablish a close relationship with each mem- ber of the State Executive Council and un- derstand the role they play on our team. Babb and Perry FCCLA with our special guest and Principal Ross These relationships build strong bonds between each council member, as we work throughout the year. Each position has a unique attribute that it brings to the table and, as President, I am proud that I can be there to assist any offi cer at any time. Perry Career FCCLA with Alexander King-GATSA Pres., Gregory Carroll-GAT- SA Sec., Makayla Wright-HOSA Sec., Andre Blair - GASkills USA V.P., Emily Mai-for- mer GAFCCLA Middle Level Rep., Dr.