Monday General Session

Monday's General Session at the 2009 National Leadership Conference kicked the meeting off in a rockin' way! Lights, music and excitement filled the room as almost 6,000 attendees shouted state cheers, traded pins and participated in the opening general session. This electrifying session truly made it clear that members are taking FCCLA beyond the label and into the future for our families, careers and communities.

The National Executive Council energized the audience with awesome dance routines, great skits and recognzing members for their accomplishments in national programs and the classroom. SGT. Kent Weichert challenged members to go beyond the labels given to you in everyday life to become a more effective leader. His keynote address focused on the military's model for leadership training and included physical activity, photos and stories from his time spent serving our country as a soldier both at home and overseas.

The candidates vying for positions on the 2009-2010 National Executive Council closed the session by introducing themselves on stage. After state meetings tonight, each state's voting delegates cast their ballots to determine your new National Officers. The results of these elections will be announced tomorrow during the business session.