FCCLA Officer Election Study Guide Pt. 3 2023-2024

What is the role of the chapter SECRETARY?

• Assists the president in overseeing the work of project committees; fills in when the president is absent

• Collects and records all fundraising monies and dues; maintains written records and receipts for all funds spent on

  chapter project(s).

• works with president to complete a

  written Planning Process worksheet to be posted for member review.

• Maintains written minutes of the decisions related to projects and activities

What is the role of the chapter TREASURER?

• Collects and records all fundraising monies and dues

• Assists the president in overseeing the work of project committees

• Presides over the chapter during meetings

• maintains written records and receipts for all funds spent on

  chapter project(s).

What are bylaws?

• Bylaws are the rules adopted by an organization for governing its activities.

• A procedure that must be followed during official meetings.

What are the four kinds of membership in FCCLA?

• Active

• Alumni

• Appreciative

• Associate

• Honorary

How many members are needed to form a chapter?

• 20

• 13

• There is no minimum requirement; however, must be paid for a minimum of 12 members.

Can students in private schools be members of FCCLA?

• Yes, but only if they joined before during public school

• No.

• Yes, as long as they meet membership requirements.

What are the three methods of voting?

• Roll call

• Voice

• Raise of hands

• Ballot

What is a quorum?

• Minimum number of members that must be present to conduct the business of the meeting; usually a simple

  majority unless otherwise specified in the bylaws.

• A club connected to FCCLA

• Number less than majority

How is FCCLA financed?

• FCCLA is an organization that steals money.

• FCCLA is a nonprofit organization supported by student membership dues in addition to funds raised from

  individuals, corporations, foundations, and federal grants.

• FCCLA is a organization that raises funds all from fundraisers and fees.

What is affiliation?

• The process of formally joining FCCLA by paying membership dues

• The process of signing up for FCCLA