Indicates that student vocational organizations have a unique capacity to bring the goals of vocational education to the attention of the public. Suggests that sponsoring a community activity, such as a bicycle race, is an effective way to do this. (JOW)

Presents interviews with five successful advisers whose students seemed to achieve far beyond expectations. The advisers agree that benefits derived from advising students far outweigh the problems. (JOW)

Responses from 534 of 1,183 current and former adult volunteer 4-H leaders in Indiana were used to develop a profile of typical volunteers. Continuing leaders had more children in 4-H, lived longer in the same location, spent less time per week volunteering, and were more positive about their individual club than were former leaders. (SK)

Includes "Keeping the Customer Satisfied--VICA [Vocational Industrial Clubs of America] Shows Quality at Work" (Paul J. Bamford) and "TSA [Technology Student Association]--More than Just Another Club" (Kevin L. Pace). (JOW)

Technology educators must accept the responsibility for providing and developing leadership to ensure continued progress in the field. The Technology Student Association is one way to foster that leadership. (JOW)

Describes the role of a Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda adviser. Looks at the benefits to the advisor from taking on this role. (JOW)

A random sample of 23 local chapters provided information about the major activities of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) in Missouri. Findings identified the extent to which VICA chapters were perceived to be meeting their goals and ascertained the quality of chapter activities. (JOW)

The value-added vocational classroom is one that incorporates an active chapter of a vocational student organization (VSO). VSO experiences energize the vocational classroom and curriculum. (Includes ways students build leadership in VSOs as well as a list of VSOs.) (JOW)

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) can bring benefits to postsecondary students through professional development instruction that can be worked into occupational skills courses that can attract attention and resources to a college and in the support a VICA chapter can lend to the college's government. (Author)

Members of the Buchholz (Florida) High School Drafting Club have won hundreds of skill contest awards in the form of fair ribbons, scholarships, cash, drafting equipment, and software. The club is open to drafting students with an overall C average who agree to participate in fund raising and community service activities. (Author/JOW)

Offers a bill of rights for vocational students that should help educators, parents, employers, and others see the value of vocational education. Suggests that the articles be considered by professional associations and federal, state, and local education agencies as the inalienable rights of students who are preparing for work. (JOW)

"Innovations for Student Organizations" (Gandy, Snider) describes the Arizona chapter of Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda; "Scholarship + Leadership + Cooperation = Delta Pi Epsilon" (Brown) discusses the national honor society in graduate business education; and "Loyalty + Service + Progress = Pi Omega…

Points out the benefits of student business organizations for high school students. Offers suggestions for recruiting and retaining student members. (JOW)

Extension agents and 4-H Club leaders (n=115) rated the following as effective recruitment techniques: an active club, word of mouth, interesting programs, and members' active role. Successful retention techniques included effective leaders; praise, motivation, and encouragement; and fun meetings, programs, and activities. (SK)

Preservice technology teachers often learn of professional associations through membership in student leadership organizations. Alternatively certified teachers entering the profession may need exposure to the value and purpose of professional associations and their role in professional development. (SK)