Over 1000 Nebraska FCCLA members gathered in Lincoln, Ne. April 3-5 for their annual State Leadership Conference. at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Holiday Inn. Fairbury FCCLA officers attended the event, including Evie S., Grant S., Regan S., Macy O., RJ S., and Izzie S. and their FCCLA sponsor, Kay Onnen.
Members participated in various activities during the conference. Sunday evening the keynote speaker was Alex Sheen, founder of the Because I Said So movement, which is dedicated to the betterment of humanity by strengthening commitments through the use of promise cards.
Monday activities included community service projects and tours throughout Lincoln, as well as the STAR competitive events. Fairbury members and other FCCLA volunteers walked to the Lincoln Children’s Museum and helped to paint interior walls in the children’s lunchroom. In the afternoon members participated in State Leadership officer elections and breakout sessions. Monday evening Mrs. Onnen was recognized during the Business and Recognition session for her 25 years as a Family and Consumer Science educator and also for her retirement from the teaching profession at the end of this year.
Tuesday morning wrapped up the conference and members returned to their home towns, tired, but motivated to improve their lives, schools, and communities. 
