Up, Up, & Away with District VII FCCLA!

1. District VII Meeting January 14th, 2014 Huron, SD Up, Up, & Away with District VII FCCLA!

2. 2013-2014 District VII Officer Team ShantayWerdle - Junior High Representative ShantayWerdel is the 13–year old daughter of Pete & Rachelle Werdel of Highmore. Shantay is involved in FCCLA, FFA, volleyball, basketball, choir, band, and her church youth organization. Shantay has participated in numerous Highmore FCCLA activities and community service projects including the Dig for a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Night and also serves as the VP of Programs. Shantay has also organized a local Operation Christmas project in her community for the past four years in which she collects Christmas gifts for deserving children. Shantay plans to further strengthen her leadership skills by becoming more involved in South Dakota FCCLA.

3. 2013-2014 District VII Officer Team Kaley Schweitzer-Treasurer Kaley Schweitzer is the 15 year-old daughter of Rodney and Joy Schweitzer. She is involved in FCCLA, NJHS, FBLA, SADD, Student Council, Band, Chorus, Dance, and Competition Cheerleading. In Kaley’s free time she loves to sing and dance. Her dance studio is her second home, and dances there for more than 7 hours a week. She enjoys making up her own dances to the newest songs on the radio. She has sung multiple times in church and at her school’s talent show. Kaley is currently serving as the 2013-2014 SD FCCLA Jr. High Representative and serves as the local Secretary/Treasurer for the Redfield FCCLA Chapter. Kaley has been a part of many activities in FCCLA. Such as Santa Day, Family Fun Day, and others.

4. 2013-2014 District VII Officer Team Hayden Houdek- Secretary Hayden Houdek is the 18-year old son of Randy and Deb Houdek of Highmore. Hayden is involved in FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Golf, Band, and Drama Club. In his free time Hayden enjoys hunting and hanging out with his friends. Hayden is currently serving as a Peer Education Family Team member and serves as the local Vice President of the Highmore FCCLA Chapter. Hayden has organized and participated in numerous FCCLA activities and community service projects including the Halloween Carnival, Red Ribbon Week activities, a town clean-up, and a project teaching others about sports injuries. Hayden has served on the District VII FCCLA Executive Council for three years. .

5. 2013-2014 District VII Officer Team Kaci Clement– Co-Chairperson Kaci Clement is the daughter of Doug and Glenna Clement. She’s currently a sophomore at Faulkton High School. Other than FCCLA, She’s involved in football sideline cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, track, and her church youth group. She’s also on the yearbook committee and is part of the one-act and all-school plays. She has participated and helped organized several FCCLA activities and community service projects. She has received state and national recognition for STAR events she has completed including Food Innovations and Focus on Children. She has held offices including local VP of Public Relations and district Co-Chairperson. Though FCCLA Kaci she learned many skills that will help her take initiative and help others.

6. 2013-2014 District VII Officer Team Emma Gruenwald– Chairperson Emma Gruenwald is the daughter of Marie Kimlicka and Kurt VanVleet. She is a junior at Redfield High School. She serves as South Dakota’s State Vice President of Membership and as Redfield’s Chapter President. Through FCCLA, Emma has held 2 state offices, 2 district offices, and 4 chapter offices. Besides FCCLA, she is involved band, drum line, chorus, and National Honor Society. Emma would like to thank her family, friends, advisors, and teachers for being so supportive throughout her FCCLA officer term.

7. Opening Ceremony President: Gives a rap with the gavel signaling the officers and members to stand, then begins the meeting by stating, “We are members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Our mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.” Officers: “Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.” Members: “As we work toward the accomplishment of our goals, we learn cooperation, take responsibility, develop leadership, and give service.” President: “This meeting of the District VII Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is now in session. You may be seated.”

9. Chapter Presidents • Faulkton – Makenna Boss • Highmore – Bryce Roberts • Hitchcock-Tulare – Briana O'Brien • Iroquois – Sierra Crater • Miller – Alexandra Gimbel • Redfield – Emma Gruenwald • Redfield Jr. – Kelsey Anderson • Stanley County – Kimberly Geuther • Sully Buttes – Kendyll Jones

10. Chapter Advisers • Faulkton – Nikki Melius • Highmore – Alana Kroeplin • Hitchcock-Tulare – Rebecca Leonard • Iroquois – DarialLoof • Miller – Janis Gimbel • Redfield – Cindy Brace • Stanley County – Amber Garrett • Sully Buttes – Vicki Lentz

12. Peer Educators • Highmore • Hayden Houdek • Bryce Roberts • Kaitlyn Hague • Brittany Hinkle • Brittany Flyer • Iroquois • Sierra Crater • Redfield • Elizabeth Hansen

14. Junior High Representative Candidate David Kastner Redfield David Kastner is the son of Heather Larsen and Dan Kastner. He is a 8th Grader at Redfield High School. David is the Vice President of the local Redfield FCCLA chapter. Besides FCCLA, he is involved in Chorus, SADD, Track, and has also been involved in Student Council. David has also done Life Event Planning which he got gold at state and is very involved in chapter activities. David would like to thank his friends, family, advisor, and teachers for being supportive throughout his FCCLA experience.

15. Junior High Representative Candidate Maria Pazour Highmore Maria Pazour is the 12-year old daughter of Diane Pazour of Highmore. Maria is involved in FCCLA, CCD church organization, and 4-H. Maria’s hobbies include reading and working on her bow and arrow skills. She enjoys giving back to her community and has done so by completing community service projects at the Highmore Senior Citizen Center and helping with the FCCLA Halloween Carnival and Haunted House. Although it is Maria’s first year as a member in FCCLA, she looks forward to completing a STAR Event for state meeting and running for a local FCCLA office.

16. Junior High Representative Candidate Abbigayle Quinn Faulkton Abbigayle Quinn is the daughter of Joy Huss and Tim Quinn. She is an eighth grader at Faulkton Area Schools. In FCCLA, Abbi has been very involved with chapter projects. She also competed in the Focus On Children STAR Event at a national level this past summer. Her other activities include band, chorus, piano, competition cheerleading, and basketball. She would like to thank her parents, teachers, and advisors for being an amazing support throughout this process.

17. District Chairperson Candidate Kaci Clement Faulkton Kaci Clement is the daughter of Doug and Glenna Clement. She’s currently a sophomore at Faulkton High School. Other than FCCLA, She’s involved in football sideline cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, track, and her church youth group. She’s also on the yearbook committee and is part of the one-act and all-school plays. She has participated and helped organized several FCCLA activities and community service projects. She has received state and national recognition for STAR events she has completed including Food Innovations and Focus on Children. She has held offices including local VP of Public Relations and district Co-Chairperson. Though FCCLA Kaci she learned many skills that will help her take initiative and help others.

18. District Chairperson Candidate Kaitlyn Hague Highmore KaitlynHague is the 15–year old daughter of Randy and Kelly Hague of Highmore. She is involved in FCCLA, FFA, FBLA, Band, Choir, Drama Club, Golf, and Football and Basketball Stats. In her free time Kaitlyn enjoys photography, hunting, and spending time with friends and family. She is currently serving as a Peer Education Community Team member and serves as the local VP of Community Service. She shows her love for FCCLA at many levels and enjoys helping with local activities, such as the Halloween Carnival/Haunted House, Tailgater Fundraisers, and working on her STAR Events. Kaitlyn achieved one of her FCCLA goals by competing at National FCCLA this past summer with her Recycle and Redesign STAR Event. She looks forward to becoming involved with FCCLA at the district level.

19. District Chairperson Candidate Lizzie Hansen Redfield Lizzie Hansen is the daughter of Brian and Sheila Hansen. She’s a sophomore at Redfield High School. Lizzie serves as her FCCLA chapter Vice-President, her FBLA chapter Parliamentarian, her class President, and is a member of the South Dakota 4-H Youth Council. Besides FCCLA, she is involved in FBLA, 4-H, Oral Interp, Girls’ Basketball, Softball, and Student Council. Lizzie enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with her best friend. Lizzie would like to thank her friends, family, and advisor for supporting her FCCLA career.

21. 2014 Guest Speaker: Matilyn Kerr

23. Power of One Participants • Erik Wahlander - Iroquois • Ashlynne Gross - Iroquois • Emily Hanson - Iroquois • Isis Insua - Iroquois • Jeny Johnson - Iroquois • Jacob Bich - Iroquois • HarleeHofhenke - Iroquois • Nikka LaMont - Iroquois • Alyssa Sundet - Iroquois • Shawna Wipf - Iroquois • KaciClement - Faulkton • David Kastner - Redfield • Nola LaMont - Iroquois • Sierra Crater - Iroquois • Allison Bich - Iroquois • Sean Sampson - Iroquois • Michael Hofhenke - Iroquois • Kenzie Blue - Iroquois • Gavin Machtemes - Iroquois • Tiffany Miller - Iroquois • Hannah Wehlander - Iroquois • Lacey Nelson - Iroquois • Kelsey Blue - Iroquois

24. STEP One Participants • Redfield • Morgan Gall • Stetson Baloun • JaydeO'Daniel • Olivia Shantz • Abbey Fehlman • Preston Knigge • Cameron Schultz • Geneva Talcott • Brianna Frankenstein • Alex Mitchell • Jonathan Schweitzer • McKenzie McFaden • JazilynnRisetter • Eve Millar • Highmore • Maria Pazour • Sydney Marso • Emily Converse • Riley Aasby • Jacob Moser • Hitchcock-Tulare • Anthony Anderson • Ashlynn Otto • Camryn Binger • Miller • Cassidy Keck • Katie Manning • Hunter Russell • Kylie Selting • Torrey Anson

25. Fall Leadership Training Participants • Emma Gruenwald - Redfield • Lizzie Hansen - Redfield • David Kastner - Redfield • BryerKnigge - Redfield • JaydeO'Daniel - Redfield • Ashton Jandel - Redfield • Kennedy Fast - Redfield • Olivia Shantz - Redfield • Abbey Fehlman - Redfield • Kaley Schweitzer - Redfield • Brenna Taylor - Redfield • Eve Millar - Redfield • ShantayWerdel– Highmore • Hayden Houdek – Highmore • Kaitlyn Hague – Highmore • Brittany Fyler – Highmore • Brittany Hinkle – Highmore • Bryce Roberts - Highmore • Kaci Clement - Faulkton • Courtney Edgar – Faulkton • Shauna Senn – Faulkton • Avery Deiter – Faulkton • Taylor Cramer – Faulkton • Grace Schlechter – Faulkton • Andrew Edgar – Faulkton • Tonner Bowar – Faulkton • Logan Hanson – Faulkton • Layla Stevens – Faulkton • Brandi Melius - Faulkton • Maria Aesoph – Faulkton • Abbi Quinn – Faulkton • Chloe Brand - Faulkton • Ryan Hinrichs - Sully Buttes

26. Cluster Meeting Participants • Anthony Anderson – Hitchcock-Tulare • Tyler Shone – Hitchcock-Tulare • Camryn Binger – Hitchcock- Tulare • Wyatt Johnson – Hitchcock – Tulare • KoleKohnen – Hitchcock – Tulare • Nancy Harmdierks – Hitchcock- Tulare • Briana O’Brian – Hitchcock - Tulare

27. National Meeting Participants • Emma Gruenwald • JerikaMarzahn • KaleySchweitzer • Baylee Blake • Brooklyn Rohlfs Faulkton Kaci Clement Madison Boss Jolene Edgar Abbi Quinn • Kaitlyn Hague • Zoe Tvedt • Samantha Hoffman • Natalie Leisinger Highmore Redfield

29. Closing Ceremony President: “Members, please stand. FCCLA members, we are challenged to accept the responsibility of making decisions that affect our lives today and the world tomorrow. Let us repeat our Creed.” Members: (Repeat Creed) We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes, Homes for America’s future, Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair, Homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. We are the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America®. We face the future with warm courage and high hope. President: “This meeting of the District VII Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is now adjourned.” (Raps gavel.)