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The Future Homemakers of America officially began in June of 1945, working to
combine and unify hundreds of home economic clubs in high schools across the US.
Later this also included junior high schools. It seems that there were National
Projects and State Projects for members to work on. The 1962-1965 list of
National Projects were; Stay in School, You and Your Values, Focus on Family,
Marriage Calls for Preparation and Action for Citizenship.
These emblems are from the various programs throughout the years. The New
Homemakers of America (NHA), for students in predominantly black schools, merged
with FHA in 1965. HERO, Home Economics Related Occupations was launched in the
early 1970's, encouraging FHA groups to expand their focus. The national
emblem changed again in 1977. In 1999 the program changed it's name to Family,
Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and continues today.
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Motto: Towards New Horizons |
Creed: We are
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope.
For we have a clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values.
For we are the builders of homes,
Homes for America's future.
Homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and
fair.
Homes where truth and love and faith and security will be realities, not
dreams.
We are Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America.
We face the future with warm courage and high hope. |
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Colors: Red and White |
Flower: Red Rose |
 1945-1977 |
 1945-1965 |
 1971-1977 |
 1977-1999 |
1999 - current |
Future Homemakers of America
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Earliest version of the Future Homemakers
of America pin and shield. Note the smaller number of rays behind the house
and the full style of the FHA guard (pin at the end of the chain)
 
FHA membership came in bronze (1950), sterling silver,
rolled gold plate and 10k gold. This is the middle version of the FHA pin
Thought to be the final version of the FHA pin. Note 2 thumbs
are visible, leafy plants near wrists. |
Membership pins came with "guards" - a length of chain
with a tiny pin at the other end. 2 versions of guards were offered, the FHA
house pin (shown) for girl members and, in 1950, a key pin for boy members.
Special guards - H, for Honorary Guard, A - Chapter
Adviser, M - Chapter Mother, P - Parent, (in 1950) a Gavel - for group
presidents.
Degree Emblems are the charms on the chain; Key -
Junior Homemaker, Scroll - Chapter and State - Torch. A Rose was offered
after March 1963, but I don't know the meaning for it. |
3 styles of
Future Homemaker's of America Rings
Future Homemakers of America Thimble, Sterling Silver |
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1968 Convention Charm
Linda Mathis |
postcard - Dining Hall of an FHA camp in South Carolina |
Future Homemakers of America keyring |
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FHA Scrapbook |
Jacket Patch |
1966 Convention Charm
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February 1950
Teen Times, the official magazine |
HERO membership pin 1971-1977
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1961 Certificate of Membership
1964 - Linda Mathis
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