The correct choice is alumni, as they are not considered a basic component of an FCCLA chapter. FCCLA chapters are primarily composed of three essential components: the advisor, who provides guidance and support; the members, who actively participate in the chapter's activities; and the various projects that these members undertake as part of their engagement and learning experiences.
Alumni can play an important role in the broader organization by offering support and mentorship, but they are not directly involved in the day-to-day operations of a current chapter. Instead, alumni often serve more as a supportive network once members have graduated from the program and moved on, which distinguishes them from the core structural elements of an FCCLA chapter. Therefore, they do not fit the definition of a basic component in the same way that advisors, members, and projects do.