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The Rescue Me Project's
Jump Fest and Backpack Giveaway!
August 3
12 noon - 5 p.m
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DO YOU work with students in challenging situations?
ARE YOU tired of seeing these kids suffer?
WOULD YOU like to offer new tools for coping with family incarceration, stress, anger, and more?
PROFESSIONALS ARE INVITED
EXTENDED FAMILY FOR KIDS LEADER TRAINING
hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Shoals
Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (breakfast and lunch provided)
Location: Shoals Chamber of Commerce, Board Room, 20 Hightower Place, Florence
MORE INFORMATION HERE
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Lexington student named FCCLA national officer
- By Alyssa Sutherland, TimesDaily, Staff Writer, Jul 5, 2024
Ten youth leaders from across the country are elected annually to the National Executive Council, which they serve a one-year term.
"I feel so honored to be able to represent my state and my school on the national level," Dyer said. "Coming from a very small school, it means so much to me to represent the small, rural towns that make up so much of our nation, and I hope to inspire other students and remind them it's not where you come from, it's where you plan to go."
According to FCCLA Advisor Kim Walker, Dyer is the first Shoals-area student to become a national officer, though others from the Shoals have previously been named FCCLA state officers.
Wednesday, Dyer spent her day in meetings where the 10 National Executive Council officers decided positions.
Walker shared her enthusiasm for Dyer's achievements thus far.
"Kaitlyn served as an FCCLA Alabama state officer last year, and she was one of the two names the state put forth ... as FCCLA national officer candidates," Walker said, noting that there is a lengthy list of requirements to run for an FCCLA national office.
Dyer had to be confirmed as a candidate through a rigorous application process before beginning interviews, speeches and questions from the voting delegates during the national event.
According to Walker, Dyer has been an FCCLA member since her freshman year of high school. During her time in the program, she has competed in a number of events, participated in projects, attended a number of leadership conferences and has attended the national conference each year.
During last year's conference, she placed second in the nation in Nutrition and Wellness.
According to Walker, as the career tech student organization (CTSO) for Family and Consumer Science, FCCLA covers a vast umbrella of topics and teaches students skills applicable to every aspect of life.
"Most people assume it is just home economics," Walker said. "While we cover those skills, we are teaching students to be career and college ready with a skill set that will help them achieve success."
Walker noted that opportunities to build leadership, engage in community service, participate in state and national events, and "build the next generation of leaders in the workforce and in the community."
For Dyer, the program has offered the opportunity to gain confidence and public speaking experience, which she utilized during her speech this week.
She said that she is looking forward to implementing new ideas in the organization and serving her "fellow members."
"When I found out [about being named to the council], I felt joy, honor and a sense of pride in myself and those that supported and believed in me," Dyer said. "I could not be more excited to serve this year!"
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Don't miss all the great events, activities & workshops at the Library!
Keep the whole family busy & learning!
See the Upcoming Events at the top left on the Home Page.
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Calendar of Events
Whether you or your kids are into workforce education, farming, food safety, financial education,
gardening, 4-H Club, raising chickens, keeping bees, learning archery, or so much more,
the Lauderdale County Cooperative Extension office has a program for you!
Check out their Calendar of Events for the myriad of events and workshops
that might be of interest. Keep a check on their Facebook page as well.