Thursday, April 30, 2015

Exeter-Milligan Update: FCCLA

Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter Moves Toward New Horizons
By Mary Lou Vossler, FCCLA Advisor

Lincoln, NE-  Over 1,100 students from all areas of Nebraska gathered for the
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) State Leadership
Conference held in Lincoln, Nebraska April 12-14. This year the conference was
moved from the former Pershing Auditorium to the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Exeter-Milligan students including Samantha Horne, Cookie Koopman, Haylee Sheffield, Ashley Benorden, Tara Mueller, Caitlin Murphy, Katie Mounce, Kayla Bonds and Hannah Horne were among the students that attended the conference.
 
 Over the 3-day conference, students were able to participate in competitive
events such as STAR, and attend several sessions and workshops led by many
inspiring speakers on relevant youth issues. Topics included leadership
development, peer education, organ donation, college readiness, healthy
relationships, and much more. The students who attended the conference got the chance to listen to the conference keynote speaker Kevin Wanzer. Kevin has spoke to over 3,000 audiences and has reached countless students, educators, and parents all over the world including 49 states, Canada, China, Europe and Singapore. Kevin’s program encouraged attendees to discover their hidden passions, embrace diversity and celebrate the laughter in us all.
 
 This year, Caitlin Murphy, Katie Mounce, Kayla Bonds and Hannah Horne
competed in STAR events at State Leadership Conference. STAR Events (Students
Taking Action with Recognition) recognizes members for proficiency and
achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career
preparation. Caitlin Murphy's Recycle and Redesign project:  From Rags to Rugs received a gold medal, was State Runner-up and will advance to National Leadership Conference.  Katie Mounce, Kayla Bonds and Hannah Horne's Illustrated Talk project:  Electronics Down received a gold medal, was State Runner-up and will advance to National Leadership Conference.
 
This year, the National Leadership Conference will be held in Washington,
D.C. on July 5-9th. FCCLA members around the country will gather in the nations
capital to attend workshops and youth sessions, as well as to compete in national
STAR Events. Students will have the opportunity to work will members from all
around the country and become HEALTHY with their FCCLA family.

Pictured Back row L-R: Samantha Horne, Cookie Koopman, Haylee Sheffield, Ashley Benorden, Tara Mueller
Front L-R: Caitlin Murphy, Katie Mounce, Kayla Bonds and Hannah Horne

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