Power of One
Deadline: March 1, 2010
Power of One helps you find and use your personal POWER. You create a project just for you. You set goals for yourself, then achieve them. And you see results! You’ll have new experiences, learn about yourself, and feel pride in reaching a goal. Plus, you can earn recognition from your local chapter, Michigan, and National FCCLA. The skills you learn in Power of One will help you now and in the future in school, with friends and family, and on the job.
The Power of One Guidelines are published by National FCCLA in the Power of One Handbook. This handbook includes the information and forms necessary for recognition for individual units in the program.
All Power of One Participants must be paid members of FCCLA by March 1. Dues must be received, not postmarked, by that date.
The Five Unit Recognition Application must be received at Michigan FCCLA by March 7, 2008. Michigan FCCLA will then forward the applications to the national office.
Power of One offers an opportunity to:
- Examine issues in depth
- Work alone and at your own pace
- Tackle personal projects
- Explore a special interest
- Receive recognition for your efforts
- Learn to set goals and make decisions
- Develop leadership skills
- Expand on knowledge and skills learned in family and consumer sciences coursework
Sample Power of One Projects:
- Getting involved in school activities
- Managing time and money
- Identifying personal talents
- Getting along with others
- Accepting more responsibility
- Developing a positive attitude
- Becoming civic-minded
- Handling peer pressure
- Becoming physically fit
- Coping with a personal handicap
Units:
- A Better You--Pinpoint some personal traits you want to improve.
- Family Ties--Discover that getting along with family members can be easier.
- Working on Working--Explore work options, prepare for a career or sharpen skills useful in any business.
- Take the Lead--Work on leadership qualities.
- Speak out for FCCLA--Tell others about positive experiences in the organization.
- To gain recognition for Power of One accomplishments, send the Five Unit Recognition Application to Michigan FCCLA by March 7, 2008.
Power of One is a self-directed program. Members set their own goals, work to achieve them and see the results. The skills members learn in Power of One will help them in school, with friends and family, in the future at college or on the job.