Run for Office
These youth leaders are passionate, dedicated, and committed to positively impacting their communities and the world around them.
State Officer Expectations: As a state officer, you are a member of the team that plays a vital role in working with the ND FCCLA state office planning projects, workshops, and conferences. Your main duty is to be a contributing member of the team and provide support for your fellow officers and North Dakota FCCLA. State Officers inspire and empower fellow members to reach their full potential as leaders, embodying the organization’s core values of character, leadership, teamwork, and service.
District President Expectations: You are a member of the team that supports districts in planning projects, workshops, and conferences. Your main duty is to be a contributing member to your district and provide support as needed for the ND FCCLA state officer team.
District President Applications are due
Friday, September 26!
National Officer Candidate Letter of Intent is due
Friday, March 13th!
State Officer Applications are due
Friday, March 13th!
District President Candidate – Essay Question #1
Tell us about yourself, including something about: your family, your favorite things in life, leadership experiences you have had that have prepared you for the role of District President, and why should you be selected to serve as a District President Representing ND FCCLA?
District President Candidate – Essay Question #2
Serving as a District President requires dedication, organization, and passion. Why do you want to serve in this role, and what is your vision for your district? How will you ensure every chapter feels included and supported during your term?
District President Candidate – Speech Topic
“The Ripple Effect: How One Connection Creates Lifelong Leaders” Emphasize how one meaningful connection—through an FCCLA project, adviser, or experience—can lead to a lifetime of leadership opportunities. Explain how you as a District President plan to inspire FCCLA members to see the value of connections made within FCCLA and how a single relationship or experience can lead to leadership growth and long-term success.
State Officer Candidate – Essay #1
Tell us about yourself, including something about: your family, your favorite things in life, leadership experiences you have had that have prepared you for the role of a State Officer, and why should you be selected to serve as a member of the State Executive Council representing ND FCCLA?
State Officer Candidate – Essay #2
How does the 2025 National Theme “ConneCTEd” inspire your vision for serving as a state officer? Describe how you will use this theme to strengthen relationships between members, chapters, and communities across North Dakota.
State Officer Candidate – Speech Topic
“ConneCTEd to Lead: Building Stronger Chapters Through Purposeful Connections” Emphasize how meaningful connections within FCCLA—whether through a shared project, a supportive adviser, or a collaborative team—can strengthen chapters and empower members to grow as leaders. Explain how you, as a State Officer Candidate, plan to help members recognize the importance of being ConneCTEd and how intentional communication, teamwork, and involvement can create a stronger, more unified organization. Highlight how one purposeful connection can spark innovation, inspire service, and shape a member’s leadership journey both now and in the future.