Jamie Lunsford elected national VP, Gallatin prominent at FCCLA convention

Jamie Lunsford, a senior at Gallatin R-5 High School, has been elected the 2002-2003 National Vice President of Membership of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Jamie is one of 10 national officers elected during the organizations 2002 National Leadership Meeting, held July 7-11 in Minneapolis, Minn. Election as a national officer is the highest leadership honor an FCCLA member can achieve.

Jamie’s election took place during a five-day leadership event centered around the student-developed theme, “Get Informed, Get Involved, and Get Connected.” This theme encouraged members to “Get Involved” in building a successful future by exploring career options, addressing their community needs, and focusing on family relations.

Gallatin FCCLA advisor Kathy Robertson has become a National Executive Council Advisor (NECA) for FCCLA. Kathy is one of 10 National Executive Council Advisers who sill support a national officer. During the 2002-2003 school year, she will be the national adviser to Jamie.

The NECA will help their officers guide FCCLA members, which consists of young men and women enroled in family and consumer sciences programs. Mrs. Robertson will represent the organization at national and state conferences and other public events. During the fall, she will attend workshops at Cluster Meetings, a series of four nationally sponsored, regional leadership training sessions.

Other meeting highlights included STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) which are competitive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-related skills.

Gallatin Sr. Parliamentary Procedure Team (Gold) members are pictured, left to right, Keira Story, Whitney Wright, Roxanne Hostetler, Kayli Burrell, Katie Ward, Allison Lockridge and Roxi Davitt.

Gallatin Jr. Parliamentary Procedure Team (Gold) members are pictured, left to right, front row, Lindsey Robertson, Brittney Hixson, Whitney Boyd; back row, Katie Patton, Taylor Henderson, Kyle Hefley and Kinsey Batson.

Also pictured from Gallatin is Allie Michener who participated in Career Investigation Jr. (Silver).

Kamille Burrell attended the five day meeting as Missouri State Vice President and served as national voting delegate. Dianna Lunsford, a parent, also attended. Dean Peirce drove the school bus.

Meeting focus is “Get Involved”

Gallatin FCCLA members were among more than 4,700 advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in Minneapolis, Minn. for the 2002 FCCLA National Leadership Meeting.

During the meeting, participants examined many of the issues and challenges facing youth of the 21st Century and work toward gaining the “life skills” they need to meet those challenges.

FCCLA members attending the meeting were encouraged to pursue career goals, develop leadership abilities, strengthen family ties, and increase community involvement. A number of relevant youth issues — teen violence prevention, family relations, traffic safety, future careers, community service, and the changing roles of men and women in the home and workplace were explored at the meeting through presentations, hands-on workshops and panel discussions.

In addition to the election of the National Executive Council and STAR Events, highlights of the meeting included Spotlight on Projects and National Program Showcase, where representatives from states share successful national, state or chapter programs/projects.

Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as environmental awareness, family relations, community traffic safety, substance abuse, and much more. FCCLA programs enrich student learning, improve self-esteem, and serve students with a range of ability levels, economic situations, and cultural influences.

Jamie’s role as national VP

Along with nine other members of the national executive council, Jamie will travel several times during the school year to Reston, Va., to attend program planning sessions at the organization’s national leadership center.

Jamie will also help set policies and develop future goals for the organization as a committee member for the FCCLA National Board of Directors. During the year, Jamie and the other national officers will represent the organization by leading workshops and giving speeches locally and throughout the country.

Also, during the year, as Vice President of Membership, Jamie will help plan the focus and content of FCCLA’s 2003 National Leadership Meeting, to be held July 6-10, in Philadelphia, Penn.

Jamie is the daughter of Allan and Dianna Lunsford.

Kathy’s role as national adviser

Along with the other nine National Executive Council Advisers and the 10 national officers, Kathy will travel to Virginia, to attend program planning sessions at the organization’s national leadership center. She will receive professional development training, discuss her responsibilities as an NECA, participate in team building exercises and assist their national officer.

Also, during the year, Kathy will help plan the focus and content of the adult sessions at FCCLA’s 2003 National Leadership Meeting, in July, in Philadelphia, Penn.

Kathy has been an FCCLA adviser at Gallatin for 30 years.