Denver, CO, July 2023 – David City FCCLA proudly represented our school and community at the highly anticipated FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held at the Colorado Convention Center from July 2-6. This annual event brought together more than 7,900 passionate Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student members, advisers, and guests.
The conference provided David City FCCLA members with a wealth of incredible opportunities, including attending inspiring speaker sessions, engaging in youth workshops, competing on a national level, and networking with fellow youth leaders. Centered around the "incREDible" theme, this conference highlighted how FCCLA offers incredible prospects to its members and advisers through Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education. By exploring career opportunities and instilling real-world skills, advocacy, and service, FCCLA empowers its members to make an incREDible impact that will guide them throughout their lives.
Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to have welcomed over 7,900 members, advisers, corporate partners, and guests who are dedicated to discovering the unlimited possibilities available through FCCLA. The relationships and skills developed during this conference have inspired students to make an incREDible difference in their communities."
Autumn Lindsley, Elyssa Bales, and Jacob Lange showcased their exceptional talent and dedication during the conference by participating in various events. Their remarkable achievements are a testament to their hard work, determination, and advisers' guidance.
The results of their participation are as follows: Level 3 Interior Design, Silver Medalist- Autumn Lindsley, Level 1 Promote and Publicize FCCLA, Silver Medalist- Elyssa Bales, and Level 1 Career Investigation, Silver Medalist- Jacob Lange.
Looking ahead, FCCLA will be hosting its next National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA from June 29 to July 3, 2024. For those interested in getting involved as a student, sponsor, or supporter, please contact Mrs. Zegers at David City Public Schools through email at zegers@dcscouts.org.