Fraternal Director

I am pleased to share the results of our FCSLA Youth Challenge. Over the months of May, June, July and August, thirty of our members successfully completed all four parts of the Youth Challenge. There were a total of 53 who completed one or more parts of the challenge. Click here for details.

Also, there's still time to join in the excitement of creating an ornament. The contest is now open, and the deadline for entries will be November 25th, 2008. You have the option of choosing the category you would like to enter. The ornaments will not be returned; they will be used to decorate the Home Office Christmas tree and be put on display for all employees and visitors to enjoy. The ornament contest guidelines must be followed:

1. The contest is open to all Senior Members of the FCSLA, age 16 and over.
   (This does include all FCSLA Board Members and Home Office Employees.)
2. The ornament must be handmade and created by the entrant.
3. The materials used to create the ornament may be purchased. (You may not enter ornaments that have been purchased at department stores, craft shows, boutiques, etc.)
4. The ornament may not be more than 4" X 4" X4" in size.
5. You must choose only one category for each entry. You may enter more than one category, but only one entry per category.
6. The ornament must have been made during the 2008 calendar year.
7. A completed entry form (77K PDF) must accompany each entry. (One form per ornament).
8. You must securely mail the ornament(s). FCSLA will not be held responsible if any ornaments are received broken.
9. The package must be postmarked no later than November 25, 2008, to qualify.
10. The non-participating judge(s) decision will be final.

Categories

• F - Original
• C - Colorful
• S - Unique
• L - Intricate
• A - Ethnic

The prizes for each category will be:

• 1st Prize - $50.00 gift card
• 2nd Prize - $25.00 gift card
• 3rd Prize - $15.00 gift card

All participants will receive an Honorary Mention and a token of our appreciation for entering.

Winners will receive notification and prizes in December, and the results will be printed in an issue of our monthly publication, Fraternally Yours, Zenska Jednota.

I look forward to hearing from you. Good luck, and enjoy!

Fraternally,
Sue Ann M. Seich

• 2008 Christmas Ornament Contest Registration Form (77K PDF)

Disney Minnie Grants 2008 - 2nd round

Disney and Youth Services America have launched a second round of Disney Minnie Grants to help encourage children and youths ages 5-14 to contribute as community volunteers. The chosen applicants will receive $500 to help support their youth-led service project. The application deadline is August 30. Projects must take place between October 15, 2008 and November 15, 2008. First round Disney Minnie Grant winners are eligible to apply. For more information and application material visit www.YSA.org/awards.

Be sure to check out past award winners from all over the globe.

State Fraternal Congress

Many States offer scholarships and awards, or have recognition programs. If you go to the website of each state, you will view what each state has to offer. If you have a problem viewing their website or if you would like information for a particular state, phone our Fraternal and Youth Director, Sue Ann, at the Home Office: 1-800-464-4642 Ext. 1051.