FUTURE BUSINESSLEADERS OF AMERICA

LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS

President: Aaron BottsVice President: Shelby BlantonSecretary: Hogan GagleTreasurer: Logan GreeneReporter: Logan DonathonHistorian: Rose

PidgorodetskaParliamentarian: Chris

CharlesWeb Designer: Heather SmithMedia Specialist: Kayla

Preece

LOCAL CHAPTER ADVISERSRonda BowlesCrystal WorkmanCassidy DavisAngela Barker

WHAT IS FBLA?FBLA stands for the Future Business

Leaders of America.FBLA is a non-profit organization

that prepares today’s students for success in their future careers.

Chapter throughout the world.

WHAT WE DO?ProjectsCompetitionsBusiness DevelopmentConferencesLeadership Opportunities

PROJECTSFBLA provides many opportunities

for recognition for both individuals and chapters:

Business Achievement AwardsGo Green ProjectCommunity Service ProjectsAmerican Enterprise Day

COMPETITIONSFor the competitive spirit, FBLA

gathers students from across the nation to compete in business-related competitions

Those who qualify at the state level will advance to the national level

COMPETITIONSOver 50 different competitive events,

including:Business MathPublic SpeakingComputer ApplicationsBusiness LawSports ManagementVideo Game & Simulation DevelopmentHealth Care Administration

CONFERENCESState Leadership Conference, Institute for

Leaders, National Leadership Conference, and National Fall Leadership Conference:

Compete and network with members across the nation

Attend workshops by business professionalsCompete in aggressive competitionsTour and sight see in cities across the

nation

CONFERENCES State Leadership Conference:Louisville, Kentucky April 2013 National Fall Leadership Conferences:Cleveland, OH November 15-16 Institute for Leaders:Nashville, TN June 28-29 National Leadership Conference:Nashville, TN June 29-July 2

NATIONAL FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Cleveland, Ohio

November 15-16Attend inspirational workshopsNetwork with people around the countryHang out with your friends

CLEVELAND, OH Cost of trip: $450 Includes one meal, transportation,

registration, and one activity.November 14th - November 16th Your student account money will be

deducted from the final payment.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Develop speaking, presenting, organizational,

discussion, and networking skills

Campaign for a Leadership Role:Local chapter officer positions Regional officer positions State officer positionsNational officer positions

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

FBLA gives members opportunities to develop business skills:

Build a business portfolioTake business toursListen to inspiring speakers Participate with partnership with businesses project

AND MORE!Community ServiceSocialsNetworking opportunities

HOW YOU BENEFIT?Experience everything that FBLA doesDevelop business and leadership skillsCollege and career readyMeeting new friendsCompetitive recognitionLooks amazing on your college applicationScholarshipsBeing recognized on the local, state, and

naional level

QUESTIONS?

You can always e-mail us at:

ronda.bowles@montgomery.kyschools.us

@FBLA_National

FBLA-PBL National Center

REMINDERSDues:$20 Non refundableFree T-Shirt upon payment

I’VE PAID MY D

UES NOW WHAT?

Check YOUR student email daily for activitiesAttend chapter meetingsCheck hallway bulletin boardCheck hallway marquee boardLook in the designated area in your classroom for

announcementsVisit the website often:www.montgomerycountyfbla.com Email your teacherEmail one of the officers

COMMUNICATE

Your opinions are important!If you have an idea—approach an officer or

teacherBe active and good at those activities you can

participateIf you are unsure what to do—ASK!!!Activities are always optionalReview the POW (Program of Work)Monthly list of all activitiesWill be found on the website

PARTICIPATE—BECOME INVOLVED

Each student has their own FBLA Account (next slide)

Accounts are used for FBLA expenses of current year

Candy fundraiser = $5 for each bag you sell goes into your personal account; you cannot transfer your candy sells to someone else or your account balance.

Krispy Kreme = $3 for each item you sell goes into your student account.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

STUDENT S

PENDING

ACCOUNT

B A N K YO U R M

O N E YEach fundraiser you may earn money to place in your SSA. Use your banked money for FBLA Expenses.

• Dues• Field Trips• Over night stays• Competitions

• Unused $ rolls into chapter treasury at the end of the year

Sell 6 bags of candy = FREE Membership