Chapter Leadership
Rachel Wimphfeimer
Year in FCCLA - 6
As chapter President, Rachel 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. Rachel loves competing and is helping feed farmers with her Field to Fork fundraiser with her partner Ava this year. This is Rachel’s second year as a Chapter Officer. She participates in countless fundraisers and chapter events and has been a strong and active member for 5 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 President
Ava Maruska
Year in FCCLA - 6
As chapter Vice President, Ava is responsible for assisting the President, planning chapter meetings, planning and facilitating chapter fundraisers and events, and many more duties as they arise. This is Ava’s first year as a Chapter Officer. She has been a consistent member for five 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.
Chapter Vice President
Carissa Monroe
Year in FCCLA - 4
As the chapter secretary, Carissa 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. Carissa is excited to compete with her STAR Event National Programs in Action with her partner Ava this year! This is Carissa'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. Carissa wants to major in psychology and one day be a therapist. She loves volunteering with her youth group.
Chapter Secretary
Ashley Baird
Year in FCCLA - 3
As the chapter Treasurer, Ashley 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. Ashley can't wait to travel to Orlando this summer to compete and volunteer! 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.
Chapter Treasurer
Jorie Miska
Chapter Vice President of Community Service
Year in FCCLA - 6
As the chapter Vice President of Community Service, Jorie 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. 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.
Layne Bayne
Chapter Vice President of Competitive Events
Year in FCCLA - 4
As the chapter Vice President of Competitive Events, Layne helps update a timeline for working on STAR Events, keeps a list of all competitors, and assists with fundraisers for competition. She also helps by sharing guidelines for competitors. 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.
Nora Otterstetter
Chapter Vice President of Membership
Year in FCCLA - 3
As the chapter Vice President of Membership, Nora 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. Nora also helps plan the end-of-year banquet for the chapter. This is Nora’s first year as a chapter officer. She wants to go into the business field after school. Her ultimate job would be as a real estate agent. Nora helps volunteer with her church on her free time.
Ava Wittman
Chapter Vice President of Public Relations
Year in FCCLA - 2
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 Entrepreneurship with her partner Rachel this year! This is Ava's first year as a chapter officer. She is interested in going into the interior design field. Her dream job would be a realtor. Ava loves volunteering at her church events.