FHA-HERO HONOR CHAPTER AWARDS
HETAC recognizes FHA-HERO chapters in California that successfully complete the Honor Chapter application and qualify for this award. The award epitomizes a chapter of active members with strong leadership characteristics. Personalized plaques are awarded to each California FHA-HERO Honor Chapter at the annual California FHA-HERO Leadership Conference. Application is found in the FHA-HERO Chapter Guide as well as in the fall mailing.
HETAC FHA-HERO
SCHOLARSHIP
Annually HETAC awards a scholarship to an outstanding FHA-HERO member who
intends to pursue a career in teaching Home Economics Careers and Technology.
Winners are selected based on their leadership experience, commitment,
academic achievement, and recommendations of their teachers and school
staff. Application is available in the FHA-HERO fall mailing or from your
regional supervisor.
The Rose DeBenedetti Home Economics Teachers Association of California
Scholarship (HETAC) was awarded to Kaylee Johnson of Chino High School.
Kaylee has been enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology classes
and FHA-HERO for 4 years. She was her chapter’s Vice-President and over
saw many fundraising activities. Kaylee plans to attend either Point Loma
Nazarene or Cal State Long Beach to become a Home Economics Careers and
Technology Teacher. Congratulations
Kaylee!
HETAC
sponsored the Nutrition Education and Teaching Careers Events at the 61st California Association FHA-HERO State Leadership Meeting, April 12-15,
in Riverside, California. The 1st place team of Samantha Herrera and Cynthia
Medina in Nutrition Education were from Golden West High School in Visalia.
The first place team in Teaching Careers was from Apple Valley High School.
HETAC also sponsored the Hospitality Room at the
State Leadership Meeting Advisors were
inspired to improve their chapter with FUN-fundraising. An interactive hands-on chocolate project and
packaged mixes were demonstrated. Organizational tools for chapter management were also shared.
