Arizona FCCLA is the state-approved, career and technical student organization for junior and senior high school young men and women who are currently enrolled in or have taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The organization actively encourages membership and represents students of all races, religious beliefs and special needs. FCCLA members develop skills for life, while foc
using on the multiple roles of the family member, wage earner and community leader. Through chapter activities, FCCLA members experience growth in leadership, character development, critical thinking, communications, team building, practical knowledge and Career and Technical preparation. FCCLA has traditions that have evolved from Future Homemakers of America Inc. Arizona members of Future Homemakers of America (FHA) and Arizona Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) had a long history of success in Arizona. FHA was organized in 1945 and Arizona received its charter on June 12, 1946. HERO had been in existence since 1971. A decision was made in 1992 to unify FHA and HERO due to the similarities of the two organizations. During the school year, 85 chapters and 1,600 FHA and HERO members participated in statewide unification activities. On April 21, 1993 the members selected STRIVE as the name of the organization and approved the new bylaws. The Arizona Corporation Commission approved the Articles of Incorporation on October 1, 1993. In 1999 the state and national organizations changed their name to Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, FCCLA. FCCLA is incorporated as the Arizona Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. (dba Arizona FCCLA). Arizona FCCLA is affiliated nationally with Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, Inc., commonly known as FCCLA. The headquarters for National FCCLA is located in Reston, Virginia. National FCCLA annually sponsors regional Cluster Leadership meetings and A+ Conferences in the fall and the National Leadership Conference each summer. In 2010, the national FCCLA organization consisted of over 6500 affiliated chapters from 50 state associations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island. Its total membership was more than 200,000. Arizona FCCLA annually sponsors Fall and Spring Leadership Conferences. Board members from each region will organize and host a regional meeting, which may focus on leadership, competition or other activities for its members.
2021-2022Chapter Officers:
Advisor: Terry Villaverde
Advisor: Valeria Garcia
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President: Myika Cruz
Vice-President: Nathan Taylor
Secretary: Aubryana Preciado
Treasurer: Danika Bryant
Historian: Jack Addison
Representative: JP Tomerlin
Representative: David Drennan
Representative: Chris Granillo
