This manual specifies the criteria for all STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) events available to Future Homemakers of America or Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) chapters and chapter members in Washington State. The first section covers the following topics: general guidelines and requirements, adviser information, tips, participant instructions, and recognition. The following Washington STAR events are covered in the second section: the STAR chapter event (local chapters compete for recognition by developing a balanced yearly program of work); the STAR project event (local chapters develop an in-depth project making a significant impact on family, school, or community); the family communications event; the KIDS, Inc., event (individuals or teams develop a plan for a child care business); the little friends event (students develop a community service project meeting the needs of children and family); the illustrated talk event (individuals research an issue related to home economics and make a presentation); and the job interview event (students complete the steps in applying for a job in a simulated office environment). Section III outlines STAR events evaluation procedures (chapter procedures and regional and state evaluation sessions). (MN)