Grants Available

National FCCLA in partnership with MoDOT are offering chapters $500 stipends to help their chapter complete their projects for the FACTS national program. The first 50 chapters to complete the 2023-2024 Missouri FCCLA FACTS Stipend Application in the Affiliation Portal under the Surveys Applications tab. There are very few requirements that come with this stipend and a great way to get started raising funds for your chapter!

You can use the these links to help get ideas on what your chapter can do for their projects.

Buckle Up Phone Down

Mo TRACTION

Safe Rides Save Lives PSA Contest

Teens in the Driver Seat

This grant has also allowed FCCLA to provide the FACTS National Program to ALL Missouri FCCLA chapters! To access this now-free resource in the Affiliation Portal, go to the Resources tab, and click on the Purchased Publications bar.



Many of these also come with other money opportunities up to $5000! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to our Missouri-National FCCLA FACTS Consultant Blake Reed at breed@bsd124.org.

Regional STAR Events Registration

Registration for Regional STAR Events will open on November 1. Be on the lookout for information from your region soon! The STAR Events Guidelines can be found on the Affiliation Portal > Resources > Competitive Events > 01. STAR Events Guidelines & Major Changes.

Fall Leadership Conference

Missouri FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference was October 8-9 at Margaritaville Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach. Stay tuned for the FLC in Review video on YouTube and social media!

Officer Information and Applications

Regional and state officer eligibility information and applications will release on November 1. Be sure to review the handbooks and all information provided with students before they begin the application process. There will be several changes in officer and adviser responsibilities in the coming year, along with changes to State Executive Council positions per the newly-adopted bylaws.

Spotlight

We want to shine a spotlight on our members, advisers, and supporters! Share their story with us for a chance to be spotlighted in our newsletter, on social media, and on our Missouri FCCLA website.

SEC Blog

The State Executive Council is writing blogs for members and advisers in Missouri FCCLA. Check out Zoe's blog entry - Leadership in FCCLA!

On behalf the Missouri FCCLA staff and the State Executive Council, thank you for your dedication and commitment to Missouri FCCLA. Please contact me at Ashley.Witte@dese.mo.gov if you have any questions, comments, compliments, or concerns.

Ashley Witte

State Adviser, Missouri FCCLA