FCCLA members host mum workshop

By Donnie A. Lucas

The Albany FCCLA Chapter hosted two homecoming mum-making workshops this week for students in fourth through sixth grades.

Members of the organization put together supply kits for students, then held two workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the elementary cafeteria.

High school students walked participants through the process of making their own mum corsage, which each of the participants was able to keep to wear during homecoming.

Sponsor Jennifer Marshall reported that 45 members have joined ­FCCLA so far, with enrollment still open. Dues are $15 per year.

Members are in the process of developing teams and projects for competition later in the year.

Last summer several members of Albany’s ­FCCLA qualified to attend the National Leadership Conference in San Diego, with the parliamentary procedure team winning first in the nation. Two other teams were also recognized for placing in the top five in the country.