Transcript Welcome to the 2007-2008 National Executive Council

New STAR Event Demonstration:
Financial Planning
A note from national office…
*Workshop demonstrations are intended only as
examples of the new events.
*Questions Policy: All questions must be submitted to the
State Adviser. If the State adviser is unable to answer, it
must be submitted by the State Adviser in writing to
Andrea Chomistek at [email protected].
A note from national office…
These workshop demonstrations are intended only as
examples of the new events. The presenters have
bravely volunteered to prepare projects in a very
short time period to give an idea of what the new
events will entail. These demonstrations may not
reflect the precise event rules. Please read the
event rules carefully for specific information.
Definition
Financial Planning is an individual event that
recognizes participants who apply skills to
manage the costs of an event. An event is
defined as any upcoming occasion that will
bring changes and/or new experiences and
accompanying financial challenges.
Participants select an event, determine a
budget, prepare a portfolio, and give an oral
presentation.
Examples of Events
Include, but are not limited to:
* Preparing to move into a dormitory
* Hosting a party or other celebration
* Operating a vehicle for one month
* Taking a school or personal trip
* Paying school expenses for one grade level
General Information
Categories:
Junior -- grades 6-9
Senior – grades 10-12
Occupational – grades 10-12
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Table will be provided
Participants may bring easel(s)
Outlets available upon request through State Adviser
May use visuals
May not wear costumes
Spectators may not observe
Allowable Elements
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Audio
Easel(s)
Visual Equipment
Visuals
* See STAR Events Manual glossary for detailed
definitions of these terms
Though these elements are allowed, they are not provided.
Procedures and Time Requirements
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10 minutes Room Consultant and
Evaluator review
5 minutes Participant set up
5 to 10 minutes Oral Presentation
5 minutes Evaluators interview
Total time required for this event is
approximately 30 minutes.
Portfolio Specifications
Must contain:
*Project ID Page
*Event Plan
*Divider Pages
*Resource Summary
*FCCLA Planning Process
*Profile of Event
*Comparison Shopping
Project ID Page
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One 8 ½” x 11” page on plain paper with
no graphics or decorations.
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The ID page must include participant’s
name, chapter name, school, city, state,
FCCLA national region, and project title.
Divider Pages
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0-5 divider pages, may be tabbed; may
contain a title, section name, graphics,
thematic decorations, and/or page
numbers.
Must fit within the cover dimensions.
Should NOT include other content.
Planning Process Summary Page
One to two 8 ½” x 11” page(s)
summarizing how each step of the
Planning Process was used to plan
and implement the project; use of
the Planning Process may also be
described in the oral presentation.
Profile of Event
One to three pages containing a profile of the event; must
include:
* Type of event
* Description of the role of needs and wants
* Goal statement (s)
* Description of the role of values and/or priorities
* Summary of challenges involved in developing a
workable financial plan.
Comparison Shopping
Three to twelve pages; must include evidence of
comparison shopping for at least five goods
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and/or services
Graphics may be used
Comparison shopping is defined here as an
examination of the costs and features of two or
more forms or sources of a specific product or
service.
Event Plan
One to five pages using the provided chart
format; must include* Sources and amount of income budgeted
* List of all products/services to be acquired,
sources selected, key features considered,
quantities, unit costs, and total costs.
* Graphics may be used.
Resource Summary
One to two pages; must include* List of all resources, both human and nonhuman, used
to complete the project including sources of
product/service information and sources of advice.
* Use an organized, consistent format.
* Include a paragraph at the beginning of the list to
summarize what was learned about resources while
completing the project.
Appearance
Portfolio must be neat, legible, and
professional and use correct
grammar and spelling.
Oral Presentation Specifications
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Should be 5 to 10 minutes.
Warning will be given at 9 minutes.
Participant will be stopped at 10
minutes.
Oral Presentation continued
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The oral presentation should be 5-10 minutes in
length and delivered to evaluators.
Evaluation based on: length, introduction,
explanation of financial situation, voice qualities,
pronunciation, grammar, body language,
organization, use of portfolio, visuals, summary,
responses to evaluators’ questions, and knowledge.
From Rating Sheet to Rubric
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Clear Expectations
Eliminate subjectivity
Align with standards
Show skills developed by
completing the project
Adviser Tip Sheet
Each new event has Teaching Tips for
Advisers with ideas of how to
incorporate STAR Events into your
classroom and lists how the event
aligns with Career Clusters, FACS
National Standards, 21st Century
Skills, and others.