Local West Monona FCCLA Hosts Successful District Meeting with Cancer Awareness Activities and Leadership Elections

On November 29th, the West Monona Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held the Northwest Iowa District 1 FCCLA meeting. The event saw 329 attendees from 15 schools. President Jalyn Struble opened the meeting, with Bridgette Hupke and Ryleigh Ruth leading the flag ceremony. Guest speaker, Heather Nelson, discussed her and her son's experience with cancer and donated to the West Monona Chapter.

Following Nelson's talk, district officer candidates were introduced. High school candidates included Sydney Carrigan and Chole Broer, while Breckin Anderson and Bridget Hupke ran for middle school offices. District Secretary, Emma Jensen, explained the voting process and asked each candidate two FCCLA-related questions. Each candidate gave a one-minute speech about FCCLA.

Post-voting, members from each school set up activity tables. West Monona members Mackenzie Nath and Ellie Burgess ran a stress ball crafting station, while Morgan Warner and Haylie Hewitt focused on cancer ribbons. Emma Jensen had a station themed “Walk in Their Shoes”. During this time, schools made fleece tie blankets, with West Monona High School and Middle School making four each. A total of 25 blankets were collected for the Children’s Cancer Connection.

State officers Jalyn Struble and Emma Jensen reported on state-level work after the activities. Ribbons were awarded and district officer election results were announced. Bridget Hupke, Breckin Anderson, Sydney Carrigan, and Chole Broer were elected to various positions. The meeting was closed by the new officers.

Members participated in Iowa Events throughout the day, including a grilled cheese challenge, deviled egg challenge, shoe design, and poster design. West Monona had 22 members compete, with several winning in their respective levels. The event concluded with a thank you to the volunteer judges and those who assisted with the blankets and event setup and cleanup.

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