Chapter Leadership
Macey Novacek
Year in FCCLA - 6
As chapter President, Macey is responsible for planning and running chapter meetings, assisting in decision-making throughout the chapter, planning and facilitating chapter fundraisers and events, and many more duties as they arise. Macey loves developing the chapter website and is thrilled to compete with it this year! Macey has served as chapter President for two consecutive years now. She also serves as the MN State Secretary where she and 9 other members from across the state get together and lead the multiple Conferences that MN has to offer. Macey is interested in continuing her education to be a FCS teacher and FCCLA advisor. Her dream is to one day work for FCCLA and help members succeed. Macey enjoys being a part of the National Honor Society where she does various service projects for the community.
Chapter President
Rachel Wimphfeimer
Year in FCCLA - 5
As chapter Vice President, Rachel is responsible for assisting the President, planning chapter meetings, planning and facilitating chapter fundraisers and events, and many more duties as they arise. Rachel loves competing and is helping feed farmers with her Field to Fork fundraiser with her partner Ava this year. This is Rachel's first year as a chapter officer. She participates in countless fundraisers and chapter events and has been a strong and active member for 4 years. Rachel plans to go to college somewhere close and is interested in being a dentist/dental hygienist. Her ultimate dream is to be an orthodontist. Rachel spends her free time at school tutoring students.
Chapter Vice President
Nora Otterstetter
Year in FCCLA - 2
As the chapter secretary, Nora is responsible for taking attendance at meetings, counting and recording votes, assisting with unfinished business at meetings, and many more issues as they arise. She also helps make the meeting minutes for monthly meetings. Nora is excited to compete with her STAR Event Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation with her partner Ashley this year! This is Nora's first year being a chapter officer. She ensures to attend chapter events and fundraisers and has been a strong and consistent member of WAO FCCLA. Nora is interested in going into the business field after high school. Her ultimate dream would be to work as a CEO for a big, corporate office. Nora enjoys volunteering with her youth group by leading services and helping kids in the nurseries.
Chapter Secretary
Ashley Baird
Chapter Vice President of Community Service
Year in FCCLA - 2
As the chapter Vice President of Community Service, Ashley is responsible for planning and executing chapter service projects, ensuring that members are signed up to help with events, and submitting the chapter for National Program awards. She also organizes and supervises community service related projects. Ashley is excited to compete with her STAR Event Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation with her partner Nora this year! This is Ashley's first year as a chapter officer. She is an active and energetic member of WAO FCCLA. Ashley is interested in going into the medical field after high school. Her dream job would be an ER nurse. Ashley is an avid member of the local Junior Auxiliary chapter. She helps veterans by making cards and delivering fruit baskets.
Layne Bayne
Chapter Vice President of Membership
Year in FCCLA - 3
As the chapter Vice President of Membership, Layne assists the secretary in collecting membership forms, keeps a record of members and the meetings/events they attend, works on recruitment activities, and completes member recognition activities. Layne also helps plan the end-of-year banquet for the chapter. Layne is grateful for the chance to compete with our annual Princess Party this year. This is Layne's first year being a chapter officer. She is a strong competitor and member of WAO FCCLA. Layne is interested in going into law after high school. Her ultimate dream job would be a lawyer or a baker. Layne donates canned goods to a local food shelf frequently.
Annie Peterson
Year in FCCLA - 5
As the chapter Treasurer, Annie keeps record of the chapter's finances, works with the advisor to budget appropriately, and assists with collecting membership dues. She also prepares a treasurers report to give to the chapter during each monthly meeting. Annie can't wait to compete with our annual French Fry Feed with her partner Jorie this year! This is Annie's second year being a chapter officer. She has been one of the most creative and inspirational members of WAO FCCLA for the past four years. Annie is intersted in going into the culinary field. Her dream career would be to be a private chef. Annie is an avid member in her local youth group and helps her church frequently.
Chapter Treasurer
Ava Maruska
Chapter Vice President of Public Relations
Year in FCCLA - 5
As the chapter Vice President of Public Relations, Ava is responsible for posting on the WAO FCCLA social media accounts, submitting articles to the local newspaper, and taking photos at FCCLA events. She also helps by decorating the bulletin board in the hallway. Ava is eager to compete with her STAR Event National Programs in Action with her partner Carissa this year! This is Ava's first year as a chapter officer. She has been a consistent member for four years. Ava never fails to do the best for WAO FCCLA. Ava is interested in going into education or journalism after high school. Her dream careers would be either an elementary teacher or a sports anchor. Instead of birthday gifts, Ava’s family and friends give her nonperishable food items and hygiene products to donate to a food shelf and women’s shelter.
Jorie Miska
Chapter Vice President of Competitive Events
Year in FCCLA - 5
As the chapter Vice President of Competitive Events, Jorie helps update a timeline for working on STAR Events, keeps a list of all competitors, and assists with fundraisers for competition. Jorie also helps by sharing guidelines for competitors. Jorie is thrilled to be competing with our annual French Fry Feed with her partner Annie this year! This is Jorie's first year as a chapter officer. She has gotten the most out of FCCLA and continues to encourage her fellow members effortlessly. Jorie is interested in going into the healthcare field after high school. Her ultimate dream would be to work as a dermatologist. Jorie helps lead the Warren Fellowship of Christian Athletes as well as volunteering with her youth group to help others.