State Project Thrusts
The statewide focus for community service projects are selected every two years by the State Officers. Called state projects thrusts, these topics are based on current issues in society and communities.
They provide an area of emphasis for planning a chapter’s annual program of work and activities. They also serve as topics for the Competitive Recognition Events such as Chapter Exhibit; Community Involvement; Energy and Resource Conservation; Nutrition Education; and Consumer Education. By focusing on these topics, the California Association can make a coordinated impact in providing solutions for societal issues while also raising public awareness of FHA-HERO.
The State Project Thrusts for 2008-2010 Are:
| #1.Motivation 4 Conservation Goal: To reduce the overconsumption of precious resources including but not limited to electricity, water, and fuel. The depletion of resources is a growing problem. |
#2.Food + Fitness = Good Health Goal: To encourage people of all ages to exercise and make wise food choices. The increase in technology has resulted in people becoming less active. In addition, people are bombarded with advertisements about and are eating more fast food and junk food products. Both of these factors have led to an increase in obesity and childhood diabetes. Project Ideas |
#3. Making $ense of Dollars Due to the recent economic crisis in America, and especially California, the issue of financial literacy has been highlighted. Research indicates that individuals, especially those who are still in school, are in need of sound financial literacy skills to achieve a satisfying personal and career life. Developing sound consumer and financial skills will assist individuals achieve both life and career goals. |
Chapter Spotlight
Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia has decided to implement FHA-HERO Friday.
Each Friday the students and advisors will wear their FHA-HERO shirts, classes will work on their chapter degrees, students will run meetings using parliamentary procedures, fund-raisers will be organized, and community service projects will be planned and put into action. Great idea Mt. Whitney!
Do you have a community involvement story to share? Please e-mail a photo and your story to ninad@csufresno.edu