USA Phase II - Capitol Leadership

Held in Washington, D.C.

Overview: Phase II of the FCCLA Ultimate State Officer Academy (USA) leadership training is held in Washington, D.C.  Phase II is composed of four days of intensive training, meetings, planning, and exercises designed to launch the ultimate leadership experience for chapter and state officers.

Chapter and state officers will have the opportunity to participate in public policy development and advocacy training, team development, the Student Leadership Challenge by Barry Z. Posner and James M. Kouzes, as well as tour our nation’s capital.  Officers will also have the opportunity to meet with their Congressional representatives of the Federal government to discuss current issues and concerns.

Chapter and state officers will also join the newly elected national officers in working together to serve the needs of thousands of members and chapters across the country.  The leadership development theme of Phase II concentrates on the critical career skills students need in order to deliver the ultimate leadership experience. Through Family and Consumer Sciences education and USA student leaders will learn the critical training needed to provide exceptional customer service that encourages quality participation and growth of FCCLA membership.

How to Register:

2009 Phase II Flyer

2009-2010 USA PHASE II MEETING INFORMATION

General meeting info, Capitol Hill instructions, and hotel and shuttle information for attendees and advisers/chaperones.

Adviser Academy

Training Concepts:

Officer Career Skills

• Professionalism & Etiquette
• Meeting Management (parliamentary procedure and 3D meetings)
• FCCLA Planning Process
• Program of Work Check In and Accountability Charts
• Networking
• Exploration: Legendary Leadership

Promoting FCCLA

• Building the FCCLA Brand
• Public Policy and Advocacy Training
• Inspiring FCCLA Passion in Others
• Fund Development (sponsorship strategies, getting the appointment, in-kind donations)

Team Development

• Conflict Resolution
• Consequences
• Full Value Contract

Customer Service

• Research: Know your customers and their needs and wants
• Seeing and Meeting the Unmet Need
• Membership Retention and Growth
• New Chapter Activation
• Hosting in any Environment
• Power of Positive Attitudes: Charm, Class and Charisma

Communication

• Role as Ambassador of Family and Consumer Sciences Education
• Impromptu Situations (sharing a few words)
• Conference Scripts (writing, developing, podium etiquette, poise, and stage management)
• Greetings & Invocations
• The Art of Appreciation (handwritten notes, thank you, voice mails, cards and memories)
• Written Communication (invitations, sponsorship requests, proposals)
• Workshops (development, delivery, facilitation)
• Work with assigned National Officer