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Local Student, Rylee Rinehart, Elected State FCCLA President

April 28, 2021 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

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Dell Rapids student Rylee Rinehart was recently named the South Dakota FCCLA president and was installed in that position during the closing ceremony of the state’s FCCLA Leadership Conference recently held in Sioux Falls.

Not only was Rinehart named the president for the 2021-2022 year, she was also recognized for completing all five modules of the “Power of One” national program and will be representing South Dakota in Nashville at the FCCLA Nationals in June.

“I have been in FCCLA for five years now and never would I have guessed to be president. When I first joined and saw the president at the time out on stage, I looked up to them and thought how smart they must be and would never have imagined what my future would hold. I ran for Region V President this year and was so unbelievably proud of myself and couldn’t wait for state FCCLA. When I ran for president of the state, the other candidates were so nice and friendly. I was so happy to be part of their team. When I went in for my interview, I went in confident because I knew no matter what position I got I would be happy! Then they announced my name for president, and I was in shock that I would be president for the whole state. FCCLA has changed my life in such an amazing way, and I’m so honored to be your 2021-2022 FCCLA State President!” said Rinehart.

Rinehart was not the only Dell Rapids student recognized at the South Dakota FCCLA Leadership Conference. Faithe Larson just ended her term as the state’s vice president and also qualified for the national competition in her STAR Event category of Fashion Construction. Kyra Wajer received a gold rating and top superior in the Repurpose and Redesign category. Veronica Vanderloo received a silver rating in the Food Innovation category and was one of two individuals from across the state to receive the Presidential Award.

The Dell Rapids chapter received a gold rating for the Merit Chapter Award for their overall accomplishments of projects and activities during the year.

Dell Rapids Student Receives Gold at National FCCLA Conference

July 26, 2018 by Submitted

July 2018 – Over 8,000 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the nation traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the 2018 National Leadership Conference (NLC) June 28 – July 2. The conference was an incredible opportunity for members to develop leadership skills by attending a multitude of workshops and training programs. Students listened to well-known motivational speakers. Members explored different career paths and colleges while attending the conference and learned new ways to “Be Inspired” through conversation with members from across the country.

Rylee Rinehart, Dell Rapids FCCLA member, qualified for national competition at the state conference held in April. She was one of the middle and high school members from chapters across the state who competed at this level. She presented her Food Innovations STAR Event and received a gold rating.

Rinehart and her advisor, Beverly Rieck, also served as room consultant volunteers for different STAR Event presentations.

During the opening general session, the members listened to keynote speaker Johnny Earle, also known as Johnny Cupcakes. Johnny Earle is the founder of Johnny Cupcakes, a T-shirt business that aims to make the entire process feel like a bakery. He had started sixteen businesses before he turned sixteen and spoke about what he learned throughout the years. His words inspired members to do what makes them happy and to follow their dreams.

During the closing general session, Chick-Fil-A CEO, President, and Chairperson Dan T. Cathy spoke to members his life lessons. Cathy believes in having passion behind all the work we do. He also believes we must take the initiative if we wish to see change occur in our world. Cathy was a generous sponsor during NLC.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization with the goal to help men and women grow as youth leaders in their communities and remain strong leaders into the future. FCCLA pursues to address personal, family, work, and societal issues and find solutions through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA reaches these goals thanks to the 200,000 members that are active within the organization. Over 5,500 chapters are spread among forty-nine state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Since 1945, more than ten million youth have been involved and have grown within FCCLA.

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience stands apart from other youth organizations because the programs and events are planned, led, and carried out by members. FCCLA is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. When members participate in national programs and local chapter activities, they grow and develop into strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities. The members lead in the present, and they will continue to lead into the future with help from the skills learned from FCCLA’s programs, workshops, and overall curriculum.