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2016 – 2017 Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines 1

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Competitive Event Quick Reference Guide ....................................................................................................... 2 FBLA-PBL General Information ........................................................................................................................ 3 Georgia FBLA Dress Code (Revised March 3, 2012) ........................................................................................ 5 Georgia FBLA Official Dress Code (Revised June 30, 2011) ........................................................................... 6 Changes in this Edition ........................................................................................................................................ 7 FBLA Regions ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 FBLA Event Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 10

3-D Animation .............................................................. 30 (RS 47) Accounting I ............................................................................... 11 Accounting II ............................................................................. 11 Administrator of the Year........................................................... 37 Advertising ................................................................................. 31 Adviser of the Year .................................................................... 37 Agribusiness ............................................................................... 11 American Enterprise Project ......................................... 15 (RS 49) Banking & Financial Systems ....................................... 18 (RS 51) Battle of the Chapters ................................................................. 38 Business Calculations ................................................................. 11 Business Communication ........................................................... 11 Business Ethics ............................................................. 25 (RS 52) Business Financial Plan ................................................. 15 (RS 53) Business Law ............................................................................. 11 Business Plan ................................................................ 15 (RS 55) Businessperson of the Year ........................................................ 37 Chapter of the Year .................................................................... 39 Client Service ................................................................ 27 (RS 58) Coding & Programming ................................................ 30 (RS 59) Community Service Project ........................................... 15 (RS 61) Computer Applications .............................................................. 13 Computer Game & Simulation Programming ............... 30 (RS 63) Computer Problem Solving ........................................................ 11 Cyber Security ............................................................................ 11 Database Design & Applications ................................................ 13 Digital Video Production .............................................. 30 (RS 65) E-business ..................................................................... 30 (RS 67) Economics .................................................................................. 11 Electronic Career Portfolio ............................................ 30 (RS 69) Emerging Business Issues ............................................. 25 (RS 71) Entrepreneurship ........................................................... 18 (RS 72) FBLA Principles & Procedures .................................................. 11 Future Business Leader ................................................. 23 (RS 73) Global Business ............................................................. 18 (RS 76) Graphic Design ............................................................. 30 (RS 77) Healthcare Administration ......................................................... 11

Help Desk ..................................................................... 20 (RS 79) Hospitality Management .............................................. 18 (RS 80) Impromptu Speaking .................................................... 27 (RS 81) Insurance & Risk Management .................................................. 11 Introduction to Business ............................................................. 11 Introduction to Business Communication ................................... 11 Introduction to Business Presentation........................... 28 (RS 82) Introduction to Business Procedures .......................................... 11 Introduction to Financial Math ................................................... 11 Introduction to Information Technology .................................... 11 Information to Parliamentary Procedure ..................................... 11 Job Interview ................................................................ 23 (RS 83) Journalism .................................................................................. 11 Local Chapter Annual Business Report ........................ 15 (RS 86) Management Decision Making ..................................... 18 (RS 87) Management Information Systems ............................... 18 (RS 88) Marketing ..................................................................... 18 (RS 89) Mobile Application Development ................................ 30 (RS 90) Network Design ............................................................ 18 (RS 92) Networking Concepts ................................................................. 11 New Adviser of the Year ............................................................ 37 Organizational Leadership .......................................................... 11 Parliamentary Procedure .............................................. 21 (RS 93) Partnership with Business Project ................................ 15 (RS 94) Personal Finance ........................................................................ 11 Public Service Announcement ...................................... 30 (RS 96) Public Speaking I ......................................................... 25 (RS 98) Public Speaking II ........................................................ 25 (RS 99) Publication Design ......................................................30 (RS 100) Sales Presentation ........................................................28 (RS 102) Securities & Investments ............................................................ 11 Social Media Campaign ..............................................30 (RS 103) Sports & Entertainment Management ..........................18 (RS 105) Spreadsheet Applications ........................................................... 13 Website Design ...........................................................30 (RS 106) Who’s Who in FBLA ................................................................. 37 Word Processing ........................................................................ 13

Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................ 108 A. Event Entry Forms .................................................................................................................................................................. 109 Future Business Leader (SLC) ............................................................................................................................................... 109 Job Interview (RLC/SLC) ...................................................................................................................................................... 110 B. Interview Competitive Event Submission Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 111 RLC Submission Guidelines – Job Interview ........................................................................................................................ 112 SLC Submission Guidelines – Future Business Leader ......................................................................................................... 113 SLC Submission Guidelines – Job Interview ......................................................................................................................... 114 C. School-site Testing Information .............................................................................................................................................. 115 Region Leadership Conference SKILLS Testing ................................................................................................................... 116 Region Leadership Conference ONLINE Testing ................................................................................................................. 123 State Leadership Conference SKILLS Testing ...................................................................................................................... 130 State Leadership Conference ONLINE Testing ..................................................................................................................... 138 D. Chapter of the Year Entry Form and Submission Packet ........................................................................................................ 145 E. Standards of Mailability .......................................................................................................................................................... 170 F. Format Guide (revised) .......................................................................................................................................................... 171z


GEORGIA FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Event Group Grade Type* Region** State** National*** Legend

3-D Animation A 9-12 Team (1-3) T, P (2) ^ T (4) ^ Events Starting at RLC P = Performance I = Interactive Case Presentation W = Online objective test at NLC O = School-Site Online Testing S = School-Site Skills Testing T = Technical Submission Rep = Report Rec = Recognition Reg-1+ = Top 1 advance from each region plus state at-large entries Reg-10+ = Top 10 advance from each region plus state at-large entries Reg-# - Competitors must place among the top scorers statewide to advance from region RQS = Competitors must achieve a region qualifying score * Number in parentheses denotes the number of members that must be on a team. For example, in Global Business, each chapter must enter two (2) to three (3) individuals; whereas, for Parliamentary Procedure, each chapter may enter four (4) or five (5) individuals. ** Number in parentheses denotes number of competitors/teams allowed from each chapter *** Number in parentheses denotes number of competitors/teams advancing to NLC from SLC (ST-4) means the first and second place teams as well as two teams of individual qualifiers will advance) ^ Requires a separate submission prior to conference. Refer to event guidelines for more information.

Accounting I A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Accounting II A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Advertising A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (5) W (4)

Agribusiness A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

American Enterprise Project A 9-12 Chapter (1-3) Rep, P (1) ^ Rep, P (4) ^

Banking & Financial Systems A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

Business Calculations A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Business Communication A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Business Ethics B 9-12 Team (1-3) P (1) P (Reg-1+)^ P (4)

Business Financial Plan A 9-12 Team (1-3) Rep, P (2) ^ Rep, P (4) ^

Business Law A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Business Plan A 9-12 Team (1-3) Rep (2)^ Rep, P (Reg #-12) ^ Rep, P (4) ^

Chapter of the Year Chapter Rep/Rec (1) ^ State Only

Client Service B 9-12 Individual I (1) I (Reg-1+) I (4)

Coding & Programming A 9-12 Individual T, P (5), ^ T, P (4) ^

Community Service Project A 9-12 Chapter (1-3) Rep, P (1) ^ Rep, P (4) ^

Computer Applications A 9-12 Individual S (1) S, O (RQS-40) S, W (4)

Computer Game & Simulation Programming A 9-12 Team (1-3) T, P (5), ^ T, P (4) ^

Computer Problem Solving A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Cyber Security A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Database Design & Applications A 9-12 Individual S (1) S,O (RQS-40) S, W (4)

Digital Video Production A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2)^ T, P (Reg #-12) ^ T, P (4) ^

E-Business A 9-12 Team (1-3) T, P (2) ^ T, P (4) ^

Economics A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Electronic Career Portfolio A 9-12 Individual T (2)^ P (Reg #-12) ^ P (4)

Emerging Business Issues B 9-12 Team (1-3) P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (4)

Entrepreneurship A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

FBLA Principles & Procedures A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (4)

Future Business Leader A 9-12 Individual O (5) O, P (Reg #-32) ^ W, P (4) ^

Global Business A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

Graphic Design A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2)^ T, P (Reg #-12) ^ T, P (4) ^

Healthcare Administration A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Help Desk A 9-12 Individual O (5) O, I (Reg #-12) W, P (4)

Hospitality Management A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

Impromptu Speaking B 9-12 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (4)

Insurance & Risk Management A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Introduction to Business A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (4)

Introduction to Business Communication A 9-10 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Introduction to Business Presentation B 9-10 Team (1-3) P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (4) ^

Introduction to Business Procedures A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (4)

Introduction to Financial Math A 9-10 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Introduction to Information Technology A 9-10 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (4)

Job Interview B 9-12 Individual P (1) ^ P (Reg-1+) ^ P (4) ^

Journalism A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (5) W (4)

Local Chapter Annual Business Report 9-12 Chapter Rep (1) ^ Rep (4) ^

Management Decision Making A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

Management Information Systems A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-7) W, I (ST-4)

Marketing A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

Mobile Application Development A 9-12 Team (1-3) T, P (5) ^ T, P (4) ^

Network Design A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-7) W, I (ST-4)

Networking Concepts A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (4)

Organizational Leadership A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (5) W (4)

Parliamentary Procedure A 9-12 Team (4-5) O (2) O, P (Reg #-7) W, P (ST-4)

Partnership with Business Project A 9-12 Chapter (1-3) Rep, P (1) ^ Rep, P (4) ^

Personal Finance A 9-12 Individ0ual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (4)

Public Service Announcement A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2)^ P (Reg #-12) ^ T, P (4) ^

Public Speaking I B 9-10 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (4)

Public Speaking II B 9-12 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (4)

Publication Design A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2)^ T, P (Reg #-12) ^ T, P (4) ^

Sales Presentation B 9-12 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (4) ^

Securities & Investments A 9-12 Individual O (5) T (4) ^

Social Media Campaign A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2) ^ P (Reg #-12) ^ T (4) ^

Sports & Entertainment Management A 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-4)

Spreadsheet Applications A 9-12 Individual S (1) S, O (RQS-40) S, W (4)

Website Design A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2) ^ T, P (Reg #-12) ^ T (4) ^

Who's Who in FBLA 9-12 Individual Rec (1) ^ Rec (1) ^

Word Processing A 9-12 Individual S (1) S,O (RQS-40) S, W (4)


Grade-Restricted Competitive Events The following events are open only to members in grades 9-10. All other events are open to members in 9-12: FBLA Principles and Procedures (SLC) Introduction to Business (SLC) Introduction to Business Communication (SLC) Introduction to Business Presentation (RLC and SLC) Introduction to Business Procedures (SLC) Introduction to Financial Math (RLC and SLC) Introduction to Information Technology (RLC and SLC) Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (SLC) Public Speaking I (RLC and SLC) Prejudged Competitive Events Submissions The following events include a component that must be submitted prior to the Region Leadership Conference (due 11/29) and State Leadership Conference (due 2/7) (refer to Event Guidelines for what must be submitted ahead of time): 3-D Animation (SLC – Video Production) Administrator of the Year (SLC – Nomination Materials) Adviser of the Year (SLC – Nomination Materials) American Enterprise Project (SLC – Report) Battle of the Chapters (FLC) Business Financial Plan (SLC – Report) Business Plan (RLC & SLC – Report) Businessperson of the Year (SLC – Nomination Materials) Chapter of the Year (SLC – Submission Packet – due 2/14) Community Service Project (SLC – Report) Computer Game & Simulation Programming (SLC – Program) Coding & Programming (SLC – Program) Digital Video Production (RLC & SLC – Video Production) E-business (SLC – Website Entry Form/URL) Electronic Career Portfolio (RLC – Portfolio) Future Business Leader (SLC Only – Interview Materials) Graphic Design (RLC & SLC – Entry) Job Interview (RLC & SLC – Interview Materials) Local Chapter Annual Business Report (SLC – Report due 2/14) Mobile Application Development (SLC – Program) Partnership with Business Project (SLC – Report) Public Service Announcement (RLC – Video Production) Publication Design (RLC & SLC - Entry Social Media Campaign (RLC – PDF of slides) Website Design (RLC & SLC – Website Entry Form/URL) Who’s Who in FBLA (SLC – Nomination Materials) Number of Competitors in Team Events The following events are team events, and teams must consist of a certain number of competitors. 3-D Animation (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Banking & Financial Systems (RLC & SLC – 2-3 members) Battle of the Chapters (FLC – 3 members) Business Ethics (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Business Financial Plan (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Business Plan (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Business Presentation (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Computer Game & Simulation (SLC – 1-3 members) Digital Video Production (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) E-business (SLC – 1-3 members) Emerging Business Issues (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Entrepreneurship (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Global Business (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Graphic Design (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Hospitality Management (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Management Decision Making (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Management Information Systems (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Marketing (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Mobile Application Development (SLC – 1-3 members) Network Design (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Parliamentary Procedure (RLC & SLC – 4 or 5 members) Public Service Announcement (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Publication Design (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Social Media Campaign (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members) Sports & Entertainment Management (RLC & SLC – 2 or 3 members) Website Design (RLC & SLC – 1-3 members)

Events at Region Leadership Conference The following events are offered at the Region Leadership Conference (the number of entries per chapter allowed is noted in parentheses):

Accounting I (5 competitors) Banking & Financial Systems (2 teams) Business Calculations (5 competitors) Business Communication (5 competitors) Business Ethics (1 team) Business Plan (2 entries) Client Service (1 competitor) Computer Applications (1 competitor) Database Design & Applications (1 competitor) Digital Video Production (2 entries) Economics (5 competitors) Electronic Career Portfolio (2 competitors) Emerging Business Issues (1 team) Entrepreneurship (2 teams) Future Business Leader (5 competitors) Global Business (2 teams) Graphic Design (2 entries) Help Desk (5 competitors) Hospitality Management (2 teams) Impromptu Speaking (1 competitor) Introduction to Business Communication (5 competitors) Introduction to Business Presentation (1 entry) Introduction to Financial Math (5 competitors) Introduction to Information Technology (5 competitors) Job Interview (1 competitor) Management Decision Making (2 teams) Management Information Systems (2 teams) Marketing (2 teams) Network Design (2 teams) Parliamentary Procedure (2 teams) Personal Finance (5 competitors) Public Service Announcement (2 entries) Public Speaking I (1 competitor) Public Speaking II (1 competitor) Publication Design (2 entries) Sales Presentation (1 competitor) Social Media Campaign (2 teams) Sports & Entertainment Management (2 teams) Spreadsheet Applications (1 competitor) Website Design (2 entries) Word Processing (1 competitor)

Events at State Leadership Conference In addition to the events that advance from the RLCs, the following events are offered at the State Leadership Conference (the number of entries per chapter allowed is noted in parentheses):

3-D Animation (2 teams) Accounting II (5 competitors) *Advertising (5 competitors) Agribusiness (5 competitors) American Enterprise Project (1 entry) Business Financial Plan (2 teams) Business Law (5 competitors) Chapter of the Year (1 entry) Coding & Programming (5 competitors) Community Service Project (1 entry) Computer Game & Simulation Programming (5 entries) Computer Problem Solving (5 competitors) Cyber Security (5 competitors) E-business (2 entries) FBLA Principles and Procedures (5 competitors) Health Care Administration (5 competitors) Insurance & Risk Management (5 competitors) Introduction to Business (5 competitors) Introduction to Business Procedures (5 competitors) Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (5 competitors) *Journalism (5 competitors) Local Chapter Annual Business Report (1 entry) Networking Concepts (5 competitors) *Organizational Leadership (5 competitors) Partnership with Business Project (1 entry) Securities & Investments (5 competitors) *These new objective test events will also be offered at RLC, but do not require RLC qualification to compete at SLC.


Future Business Leaders of America Georgia Chapter

FBLA-PBL Mission Statement

Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

FBLA-PBL Creed

I believe education is the right of every person.

I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.

I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community and family life.

I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community.

I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

FBLA-PBL Pledge

I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

FBLA-PBL Goals Develop competent, aggressive business leadership Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and

their work Create more interest in and understanding of American

business enterprise Encourage members in the development of individual

projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community

Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism

Encourage and practice efficient money management Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals Facilitate the transition from school to work

FBLA Code of Ethics

I will be honest and sincere.

I will approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.

I will willingly accept responsibilities and duties.

I will seek to profit from my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of myself and my work.

I will abide by the rules and regulations of my school.

I will exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow workers.

I will dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.

I will seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects

FBLA-PBL: Service…Education…Progress


Georgia FBLA Dress Code Revised and Adopted March 3, 2012, Georgia FBLA Board of Directors

The Georgia FBLA Board of Directors has adopted a dress code that will be effective for the 2016 Fall Leadership Conference, 2017 Region Leadership Conference, and 2017 State Leadership Conference. All advisers are expected to share the dress code with their students and take responsibility for making sure their students follow the dress code when at a conference. All delegates and advisers are expected to wear business attire to general sessions, competitive events, campaigning, and workshops. Competitive event participants will be disqualified if not dressed properly. Conference participants will not be allowed to participate in conference activities if not dressed properly. Georgia FBLA will attempt to monitor dress code at all conference activities. However, advisers are responsible for ensuring that students who attend the conferences are aware and follow the dress code prior to entering any conference function or activity. By signing the Adviser Assurance Form, you, as the adviser, are accountable for your students’ conduct and dress at the conferences listed above. Event administrators will be asked to enforce the dress code. If questions arise, a member of the board of directors will make the final decision.

Local advisers are expected to follow as well as enforce the dress code for their students.

Georgia FBLA Dress Code for Females The following is considered appropriate business dress for meetings, workshops, competition, and general sessions: Business Suit/Business Pantsuit – A coordinated jacket may

accompany a skirt or ankle-length pants. An appropriate skirt length is 1” to 2” above the knee or longer. (2” is approximately three fingers side by side). Skirts that end higher than 2” above the knee are not acceptable.

Business Dress – An appropriate dress length is 1” to 2” above the knee or longer. (2” is approximately three fingers side by side.) The dress must have some type of a sleeve. Sleeveless dresses are NOT appropriate unless a jacket is worn at all times.

Skirt/Pants and Blouse – An appropriate skirt length is 1” to 2” above the knee or longer. (2” is approximately three fingers side by side.) Skirts that end higher than 2” above the knee are not acceptable. Blouse must have some type of sleeve if worn without a jacket. A t-shirt is not acceptable as a blouse. Sleeveless blouses must always be worn with a jacket or suit. A two-piece sweater set with a skirt or pants would be appropriate. A business skirt may have a slit, but this slit may not be more than 2” above the knee. If pants are worn, a jacket or blazer must also be worn.

Dress Shoes – Shoes may have EITHER an open toe or slingback, but not both. Slingback shoes that have an open toe hole larger than a penny are not appropriate. Slingback shoes must always have a strap around the heel. Dress boots will be allowed with pants (boots must be worn under the pants) and long skirts (skirt must be below the knee and long enough to cover or meet the boot). The following are examples of inappropriate types of shoes for females: flip flops, thongs, sandals, slides, clogs, athletic shoes, hiking boots, industrial work shoes, house shoes, and bare feet.

Be careful when selecting your conference attire. The follow is inappropriate conference attire for meetings, workshops, competitive events, campaigning, awards programs, and general sessions and when walking around the conference hotel lobby, elevators, and restaurants: jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind overalls shorts skorts capri pants without a matching suit jacket gauchos crop pants stretch or stirrup pants exercise or bike shorts backless, see-through, tight-fitting, halter or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses t-shirts lycra spandex midriff tops tank tops bathing suits hats flannel fabric clothing visible undergarments sandals of any kind tennis shoes pajama pants or shirts.

Jeans (with no frays or holes) and t-shirts are acceptable when not attending meetings, workshops, awards programs, or competitive events and when walking around the hotel/conference site.

Georgia FBLA Dress Code for Males The following is considered appropriate business dress for meetings, workshops, competition, and general sessions:

Dress Shirt, Dress Pants, and Necktie – A dress shirt buttons from top to bottom and has a collar. Knit or polo style shirts are inappropriate. Shirts made of denim or chambray or Hawaiian/flower print are inappropriate. Pants must be accompanied by a dress belt, suspenders, or braces. Cargo, painter, or carpenter pants are inappropriate. Dress pants must be neat without stains, frays, or holes. Pants must sit at the waist and may not drag on the floor. Dress pants should not have more than five pockets. A necktie IS mandatory.

Men’s Business Suit – Dress shirt, dress pants, and suit jacket made of the same fabric. A necktie IS mandatory.

Men’s Business Sport Coat – Dress shirt, dress pants, and sport coat made of different fabric than pants. A necktie IS mandatory.

Dress Socks – Athletic socks are inappropriate.

Dress Shoes or Dress Boots – Acceptable shoes include but are not limited to oxfords, captoe, wingtip, dress loafers. The following are examples of inappropriate types of shoes: flip flops, thongs, sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, mules, clogs, work boots, Birkenstock-style shoes, house shoes, and bare feet.

Be careful when selecting your conference attire. The follow is inappropriate conference attire for meetings, workshops, competitive events, campaigning, awards programs, and general sessions and when walking around the conference hotel lobby, elevators, and restaurants: visible body piercing denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind overalls shorts exercise or bike shorts t-shirts lycra spandex muscle shirts tank tops bathing suits hats flannel fabric clothing visible undergarments sandals of any kind tennis shoes pajama pants or shirts.

Jeans (with no frays or holes) and t-shirts are acceptable when not attending meetings, workshops, awards programs, or competitive events and when walking around the hotel/conference site.


Official Dress for Georgia FBLA Show Your GEORGIA FBLA Pride! Adopt the Official Dress Today!

The Georgia FBLA Board of Directors has established the official dress for Georgia FBLA. We encourage your chapter will show its Georgia FBLA pride by adopting the official uniform of Georgia FBLA.

Official Dress

The official dress for FBLA members consists of: Standard solid navy blue blazer with the FBLA patch with dress khaki skirt or slacks OR a matching navy blue suit with the

FBLA patch. The patch should be placed over the left chest pocket; If a skirt is worn, the skirt should extend to the knee or slightly below, hemmed evenly across the bottom. Skirt should be no

higher than 2 inches above the knee; White collared, button-up, long-sleeved dress shirt, blouse or shell (no t-shirts, polo/golf shirts, or camisoles); Dress shoes – open toe or sling back acceptable, but not both (no boots, sandals, tennis shoes); Official blue FBLA necktie (not bowtie) or scarf. The red FBLA tie or scarf is only appropriate for region and state officers

and not acceptable when competing.

Georgia FBLA Official Dress Implementation Plan

Required for all performance competitors at the 2017 RLC and SLC in the following events: o 3-D Animation (SLC) o American Enterprise Project (SLC) o Banking & Financial Systems (SLC) o Business Ethics o Business Financial Plan (SLC) o Business Plan (SLC) o Client Service o Coding & Programming (SLC) o Community Service Project (SLC) o Computer Game & Simulation Programming (SLC) o Digital Video Production (SLC) o E-business (SLC) o Electronic Career Portfolio (SLC) o Emerging Business Issues o Entrepreneurship (SLC) o Future Business Leader (SLC) o Global Business (SLC) o Graphic Design (SLC) o Help Desk (SLC) o Hospitality Management (SLC) o Impromptu Speaking o Introduction to Business Presentation o Job Interview o Management Decision Making (SLC) o Management Information Systems (SLC) o Marketing (SLC) o Mobile Application Development (SLC) o Network Design (SLC) o Parliamentary Procedure (SLC) o Partnership with Business Project (SLC) o Public Service Announcement (SLC) o Public Speaking I o Public Speaking II o Publication Design (SLC) o Sales Presentation o Social Media Campaign (SLC) o Sports & Entertainment Management (SLC) o Website Design (SLC)


Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Changes Competitive Event Changes 3-D Animation/ Business Financial Plan These events will no longer be part of the RLC events. Competitors will submit their entries on February 7, with the top 7 finalists in each event being notified by March 1, if they are to present at SLC.

Advertising/ Journalism/ Organizational Leadership These new online objective test events will be offered at RLC for practice and recognition. Individuals do not have to qualify at RLC to compete at SLC.

Business Ethics/ Emerging Business Issues These events will now allow an entry by an individual or by a team of 2-3 members.

Coding & Programming The event formerly known as Desktop Application Programming has been renamed as Coding & Programming.

Electronic Career Portfolio Entries in this event must now be submitted online for RLC as a website.

Competitive Event Topics For complete event regulations, please refer to the 2016-2017 Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines, available in September.

3-D Animation Many companies are required to protect the environment and "go green." Use 3D animation in a promotional/marketing video to show the importance of going green as an important business sustainability step.

Business Ethics Research the ethical issues of social media platform checks in relation to employment.

Business Financial Plan You are planning to open a Family Entertainment Center (FEC) in a city with a population of approximately 200,000. You will lease an existing 30,000 square foot building that is currently empty with nothing but four outside walls in an area that is already properly zoned for your business venture. You can design your FEC as you wish, but it must be completely indoors and include an arcade and food. You will also be offering party packages to your customers. You will need to name your FEC, create the theme, and design the floor plan for needed construction/renovation. You will need to purchase equipment, furnishings, and inventory for your decided launch date. You will need to determine hours of operation, decide staffing requirements, and create marketing and advertising plans.

Coding & Programming Develop a database program to manage the general operations of a Family Entertainment Center (FEC). Give the FEC a name. The program must allow the user to complete at minimum the following tasks:

Enter/view/edit a list of employees Create/edit a weekly work schedule for employees Generate/print weekly schedule reports Enter attendance of customers Enter/track, generate, and print report(s) showing customer

attendance by time of day (AM/PM) and day of week.

Computer Game & Simulation Programming Create a 1980's style video arcade game. The game must include:

at least three (3) levels of play 3 lives/chances keep score run on a PC using Windows 7 or newer be a standalone executable program be virus and malware free contain a celebratory event and conclusion

leaderboard audio and visual indicator that the game has been completed run solely by keyboard stroke qualify for a maximum ESRB rating of E10+

Digital Video Production Create a promotional video for a new, member original TV series or movie. The rating should meet "G" requirements.

E-business Create a site that would allow a platform for a digital yard sale to raise funds to attend NLC. The site must include a shopping cart and a place to donate funds for those not wishing to make a purchase. The items must be searchable. A contact form must be available.

Emerging Business Issues In the ever changing world of business communication and demand for instantaneous information, discuss the issues surrounding cloud computing in relation to storage, access and security. Be prepared to argue the affirmative, that cloud computing would positively answer the demand for instantaneous information; and be prepared to argue the negative, that cloud computing is not the answer to instantaneous information.

Graphic Design You have been hired as a graphic designer for a new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) opening in a city with a population of approximately 200,000. Provide a branding package for the owners that would include a name for the FEC, logo, theme, store front design, interior and exterior signage, and menu boards.

Introduction to Business Presentation Create a presentation for professional members, local businesses, and/or vendors to encourage participation in and benefits of judging opportunities at FBLA competitions.

Mobile Application Development Create a mobile application that would allow a platform for a digital yard sale to raise funds to attend NLC. The app should allow for the donation of items, including picture, suggested price, and a rating for the condition of the item. The app should allow for interaction/comments on the items. Code should be error free.

Public Service Announcement Develop a public service announcement that addresses the safety and security surrounding the use of drones.

Publication Design Create a publication portfolio promoting a new, member original TV series or movie. The portfolio should include a poster, character cutout design, ¼ page newspaper advertisement, and three additional promotional products. Everything should meet "G" rating requirements.

Social Media Campaign Create a social media marketing campaign to create buzz surrounding an upcoming, new, member original TV series or movie. Use a minimum of three different social media platforms. Everything should meet "G" rating requirements.

Website Design Develop a website for a new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) opening in a city with a population of approximately 200,000. Name the FEC. The FEC will be offering a variety of activities of your choice with a snack bar. The FEC will offer party packages to their customers. The website should allow customers to check availability for parties and make party reservations online. The site should also include a contact page.


Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Eligibility SLC Eligibility Scenarios for RLC Events

Scenario 1: Objective Events The top ten (10) winners in the following events will automatically advance to SLC from each RLC: Accounting I Business Calculations Business Communication Economics Introduction to Business

Communication

Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information

Technology Personal Finance

Additionally, the next 5 top scores statewide that did not qualify automatically will receive at-large entries to SLC.

Scenario 2: Performance Events The top one (1) winner in the following events will automatically advance to SLC from each RLC: Business Ethics Client Service Emerging Business Issues Impromptu Speaking Introduction to Business

Presentation

Job Interview Public Speaking I Public Speaking II Sales Presentation

Additionally, 17 at-large SLC entries in each of these events will be distributed among the regions, based on the number of competitors registered in each event

Scenario 3: Skills Events Only those competitors who achieve a minimum skills/technical score will advance to SLC from the RLC (minimum RQS-region qualifying score is listed in parenthesis): Computer Applications (40) Database Design & Applications

(40)

Spreadsheet Applications (40) Word Processing (40)

Scenario 4: FBL, Case Study, & Technical Events Only the top individuals scorers or teams with the highest averages (plus top individual qualifiers) across the state will advance to SLC from the RLC (number of competitors/teams statewide that advance to SLC in each event is listed in parenthesis): Banking & Financial Systems (12) Business Plan (12) Digital Video Production (12) Entrepreneurship (12) Electronic Career Portfolio (12) Future Business Leader (32) Global Business (12) Graphic Design (12) Help Desk (12) Hospitality Management (12) Management Decision Making (12)

Management Information Systems (7)

Marketing (12) Network Design (7) Parliamentary Procedure (7) Public Service Announcement

(12) Publication Design (12) Social Media Campaign (12) Sports & Entertainment

Management (12) Website Design (12)

Scenario 5: Non-RLC Events (Straight to State) The following events do not require members to qualify at RLC in order to compete at SLC: 3-D Animation Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness American Enterprise Project Business Financial Plan Business Law Coding & Programming Community Service Project Computer Game & Simulation

Programming Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security E-business FBLA Principles & Procedures Healthcare Administration Insurance & Risk Management

Introduction to Business Introduction to Business

Procedures Introduction to Parliamentary

Procedure Journalism Local Chapter Annual

Business Report Mobile Application

Development Networking Concepts Organizational Leadership Partnership with Business

Project Securities & Investments Who’s Who in FBLA

Competitor Multi-Event Eligibility Rules

Group A Events Members may enter up to two (2) events in this group:

3D Animation Accounting I Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness American Enterprise Project Banking & Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communication Business Financial Plan Business Law Business Plan Coding & Programming Community Service Project Computer Applications Computer Game & Simulation

Programming Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Database Design & Applications Digital Video Production E-business Economics Electronic Career Portfolio Entrepreneurship FBLA Principles & Procedures Future Business Leader Global Business Graphic Design Healthcare Administration Help Desk Hospitality Management Insurance & Risk Management

Introduction to Business Introduction to Business

Communication Introduction to Business

Procedures Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Parliamentary

Procedure Introduction to Information

Technology Journalism Management Decision Making Management Information

Systems Marketing Mobile Application Development Network Design Networking Concepts Organizational Leadership Parliamentary Procedure Partnership with Business

Project Personal Finance Public Service Announcement Publication Design Securities & Investments Social Media Campaign Sports & Entertainment

Management Spreadsheet Applications Website Design Word Processing

Group B Events Members may enter only (1) event in this group but may also enter one event from another group

Business Ethics Client Service Emerging Business Issues Impromptu Speaking Introduction to Business

Presentation

Job Interview Public Speaking I Public Speaking II Sales Presentation

Members are allowed to compete in up to two events. However, members may not compete in two Group B events Note: Even though members can compete in two events at SLC, a member to enter one individual/team event at NLC. In the event that a member qualifies for more than one NLC event, he/she will have to choose by March 31, which NLC event he/she will enter.


Georgia FBLA Region Realignment (effective beginning 2012-2013 year)

South

Region 1 Baker Brooks Calhoun Clay Colquitt Cook Crisp Decatur Dooly Dougherty Early Grady Lee Miller Mitchell Quitman Randolph Seminole Stewart Sumter Terrell Thomas Tift Turner Webster Worth Region 2 Appling Atkinson Bacon Ben Hill Berrien Brantley Charlton Clinch Coffee Echols Irwin Jeff Davis Lanier Lowndes Montgomery Pierce Pulaski Telfair Toombs Ware Wheeler Wilcox Region 3 Bryan Bulloch Camden Candler Chatham Effingham Evans Glynn Liberty Long McIntosh Tattnall Wayne

Central

Region 4 Burke Columbia Dodge Emanuel Glascock Hancock Jefferson Jenkins Johnson Laurens McDuffie Richmond Screven Treutlen Warren Washington Wilkinson Region 5 Bibb Bleckley Houston Twiggs Region 6 Chattahoochee Crawford Harris Lamar Macon Marion Meriwether Muscogee Peach Pike Schley Talbot Taylor Troup Upson

Northwest

Region 7 Carroll Cobb Coweta Douglas Haralson Heard Paulding Polk Region 8 Bartow Catoosa Chattooga Cherokee Dade Dawson Fannin Floyd Gilmer Gordon Lumpkin Murray Pickens Walker Whitfield

North Metro

Region 9 Fayette Fulton Region 10 DeKalb Rockdale Region 11 Forsyth Hall Gwinnett Walton

Northeast

Region 12 Baldwin Butts Clayton Henry Jasper Jones Monroe Newton Putnam Spalding Region 13 Banks Barrow Clarke Elbert Franklin Greene Habersham Hart Jackson Lincoln Madison Morgan Oconee Oglethorpe Rabun Stephens Taliaferro Towns Union White Wilkes


Georgia FBLA Event Guidelines

This is a supplement to the FBLA-PBL Chapter Management Handbook to help guide advisers through the competition process at the state level for high school and middle level chapters. The guidelines specified in this event supersede any guidelines issued by the national office for competitions at the Region

Leadership Conference or the State Leadership Conference. These guidelines do not apply to competition at the National Leadership Conference.

A member may enter multiple events, subject to limitations as explained in the Event Eligibility Chart. All online objective tests will be contested through the online testing system. Online tests will be computer-graded. Ties will be broken by comparing the last ten questions of the objective tests for each

affected participant. For state only events, participants may not have won the event at a previous State Leadership Conference. For events competed on the national level, participants may not have competed in the event at a previous National Leadership

Conference, except where otherwise specified in the guidelines. Participants must adhere to the dress code or may be disqualified. In region competitive events, not every student who places will advance to SLC. Refer to page 9 for more information. Participants failing to report on time may be disqualified. Advisers, when choosing your competitors, make sure that they know the dates of the State Leadership Conference (March

12-14, 2017) and the National Leadership Conference (June 28-July 2, 2017). Please do not enter a student in an event who cannot attend SLC and NLC should they place high enough to continue with competition.

All event results will be available after the awards program at State Leadership Conference. Awards and rating sheets will not be mailed.

Reports received from local chapters become the property of Georgia FBLA. These reports may be used for publication or reproduced for sale by the state or national association. Reports may not be returned to the local chapter.

All performances are open to conference attendees, except performing participants of that event. Interview events are not open to spectators. Some preliminary rounds and some RLC events may not be open to the conference attendees.

Participants may be disqualified for not closely following the guidelines. Any guidelines that are addressed by the national association but may not be expressed in these guidelines may apply. Because we now allow members to compete in multiple events, competitors and advisers should understand that the national

office still restricts competitors to 1 individual/team event. Therefore, if a member qualifies to compete at NLC in more than one individual/team event, he/she will be required to choose no later than March 31 in which event to advance.

Participants competing at the National Leadership Conference should follow the competitive event guidelines provided by the national association. See the FBLA-PBL website for the most current national competitive event guidelines as some guidelines may have been amended during the year.

All judges’ decisions are final


Objective Test Only Events Accounting I Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness Business Calculations Business Communication Business Law Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Economics FBLA Principles & Procedures (9th and 10th grades only) Health Care Administration Insurance & Risk Management Introduction to Business (9th and 10th grades only) Introduction to Business Communication (9th and 10th grades only) Introduction to Business Procedures (9th and 10th grades only) Introduction to Financial Math (9th and 10th grades only) Introduction to Information Technology (9th and 10th grades only) Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (9th and 10th grades only) Journalism Networking Concepts Organizational Leadership Personal Finance Securities & Investments

Eligibility Each chapter may enter 5 participants who are members of an active local chapter and are on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 (for events that begin at RLC) or January 15 (for events that begin at SLC) of the current school year. Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference.

For those events that begin at the Region Leadership Conference, only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference, except for Advertising, Journalism, or Organizational Leadership. For Advertising, Journalism, and Organizational Leadership, any student can enter these events at SLC regardless of performance or participation at RLC. No substitutions will be allowed.

Overview A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the conference based on the competencies listed below. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Online Testing Procedures (See Appendix D).

Objective Test Guidelines No materials may be brought to the testing site. Participants must use the standard calculator function

provided by the computer’s operating system or the testing application. Participants may not use their own calculator.

Awards Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. These top 10 participants from each Region Leadership Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. The next top 5 scorers from those across the state who didn’t automatically qualify will also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. For Advertising, Journalism, and Organizational Leadership, only the top 5 participants from each Region Leadership Conference will be recognized; there is no SLC qualification for these three events. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event Name RLC Objective Test Competencies

Accounting I Participants must not have had more than two semesters or one semester equivalent to a full year in block scheduling in high school accounting instruction.

YES Journalizing | Account classification | Terminology, concepts, and practices | Types of ownership | Posting | Income statements | Balance sheet | Worksheets |Bank reconciliation | Payroll | Depreciation | Manual and computerized systems | Ethics

Accounting II

NO Financial statements | Corporate accounting | Ratios and analysis | Accounts receivable and payable | Budgeting and cash flow | Cost accounting/ manufacturing | Purchases and sales | Journalizing | Income tax | Payroll | Inventory | Plant assets and depreciation | Departmentalized accounting | Ethics | Partnerships

Advertising YES Personal selling & sales promotion | Traditional & alternative advertising media | Consumer behavior | Basic marketing functions | Branding & positioning | Economy | Advertising plan | Legal & ethical issues | Diversity & multicultural market | Public relations | Creation of advertisement | Consumer-oriented advertising | Financial planning | Communication | Consumer purchase classifications | Target market | Market segmentation | Product development | Product life cycle | Price planning | Channels of distribution | Marketing research | Effective advertising & promotional messages | Budget | Financing advertising campaigns | Demographics | History & influences | Advertising industry & careers | Supply chain management | Distribution logistics | Internet | Self-regulation | Careers | Advertising workplace | Leadership, career development, & team building | Risk management

Agribusiness NO Economics | Finance and accounting | Health, safety, and environmental management | Management analysis and decision making | Marketing | Terminology and trends

Business Calculations YES Consumer credit | Mark-ups and discounts | Data analysis and reporting | Payroll | Interest rates | Investments | Taxes | Bank records | Insurance | Ratios and proportions | Depreciation | Inventory

Business Communication YES Nonverbal and verbal communication | Communication concepts | Report application | Grammar | Reading comprehension | Editing and proofreading | Word definition and usage | Capitalization and punctuation | Spelling | Digital communication


Business Law NO Legal systems | Contracts and sales | Business organization | Property laws | Agency and employment laws | Negotiable instruments, insurance, secured transactions, bankruptcy | Consumer protection and product/personal liability | Computer law | Domestic and private law

Computer Problem Solving NO Operating systems | Networks | Personal computer components | Security | Safety and environmental issues | Laptop and portable devices | Printers and scanners

Cyber Security NO Defend and attack (virus, spam, spyware, etc) | Network security | Disaster recovery | E-mail security | Intrusion detection | Authentication | Public key | Physical security | Cryptography | Forensics security | Cyber security policy

Economics YES Basic economic concepts and principles | Monetary and fiscal policy | Productivity | Macroeconomics | Market structures | Investments and interest rates | Government role | Types of businesses/economic institutions | Business cycles/circular flow | Supply and demand | International trade/global economics

FBLA Principles & Procedures 9th & 10th graders only

NO FBLA organization | Bylaws and handbook | National competitive event guidelines | National publications | Creed and national goals

Health Care Administration NO Managing office activities | Medical terminology | Legal and ethical issues | Communication skills | Managing financial functions | Health insurance | Records management | Infection Control | Medical history | Technology

Insurance & Risk Management NO Risk management process | Property and liability insurance | Health, disability, and life insurance | Insurance knowledge | Decision making | Careers | Ethics

Introduction to Business 9th & 10th graders only

NO Money management, banking, and investments | Consumerism | Characteristics and organization of business | Economic systems | Rights and responsibilities of employees, managers, owners, and government | Career awareness | Global business | Ethics | Insurance

Introduction to Business Communication 9th & 10th graders only

YES Grammar | Punctuation and capitalization | Oral communication concepts | Reading comprehension | Word definition and usage | Proofreading and editing | Spelling

Introduction to Business Procedures 9th & 10th graders only

NO Human relations | Technology concepts | Business operations | Communication skills | Information processing | Decision making/management | Career development | Database and information management | Ethics and safety | Finance

Introduction to Financial Math 9th & 10th graders only

YES Basic math concepts | Consumer credit | Data analysis | Probability | Fractions | Percentages | Discounts | Decimals

Introduction to Information Technology 9th & 10th graders only

YES Computer hardware and software | Operating systems | Common program functions | Word processing | Spreadsheets | Presentation software | Networking concepts | E-mail and electronic communication

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure 9th & 10th graders only

NO Parliamentary procedure principles | FBLA Bylaws

Journalism YES Economics of journalism | Grammar & format | Law & ethics | Business of journalism | History of journalism

Networking Concepts NO General network terminology and concepts | Network operating system concepts | Equipment for network access (firewall, DSU/CSU, T1, Wi-Fi, etc.) | OSI model and functionality | Network topologies and connectivity | Network security

Organizational Leadership YES Leadership concepts | Leadership managerial roles | Behavior & motivation | Networking | Communication skills | Leader & follower relations | Team leadership | Self-managed teams | Strategic leadership for managing crises & change | Levels of leadership | Leadership theory | Traits of effective leaders | Personality profile of effective leaders | Leadership attitudes | Ethical leadership | Relationship between power, politics, networking, & negotiation | Coaching | Managing conflict | Team decision making | Organizational politics | Team skills | Charismatic & transformational leadership | Stewardship & servant leadership | Diverse settings

Personal Finance YES Credit and debt | Earning a living (income, taxes) | Managing budgets and finance | Saving and investing | Banking and insurance | Financial principles related to personal decision making | Buying goods and services

Securities & Investments NO Investment fundamentals | Personal investing | Retirement and estate planning | Financial services industry | Financial assets & markets | Financial services regulation | Stock market | Mutual funds


Production and Objective Test Events Computer Applications Database Design & Applications Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing

Eligibility Each chapter may enter only one entry who are members of an active local chapter and are on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. All events are individual events. Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conferences are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors must score a minimum of 40 on the RLC production test in order to advance. No substitutions will be allowed.

Overview This event consists of two parts: an objective test and a production test. A 1 hour production test (except Computer Applications which allows two hours) will be administered prior to the RLC/SLC at a school-site determined by the local adviser. The completed tests must be uploaded by the student no later than December 7 for RLC and February 7 for SLC. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Skills Testing Procedures (See Appendix D). SLC Only: A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the conference based on the competencies listed. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Online Testing Procedures (See Appendix D).

Guidelines Production Test One hour (or two hours for Computer Applications only) will

be allowed for the production test at the school-testing site. Any software may be used. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and for document uploading. Problems may be weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order. No calculators are allowed to be used on the production test. Competitors may use blank prepared templates on the production portion of the test.

Documents produced for this event must be prepared by the participant without help from the adviser or any other person. The competitor must have the ability to generate PDFs without assistance from other individuals. Files that are not saved as PDFs will NOT be judged.

Only those participants who score at least a 40 on the RLC production test for this event will be eligible to advance to the SLC in this event. Competitors who advance will take another production test during SLC Skills Testing.

Online Objective Test (SLC Only) A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the

conference based on the competencies listed. Participants must use the standard calculator function provided by the computer’s operating system or the testing application. Participants may not use their own calculator. The score received on the objective portion of the event will constitute the remaining 15% of the final event score.

The student who takes the production test must be the same student who takes the objective test.

Judging Region Leadership Conference The score received on the production portion of the event will account for 100% of the final score for the Region Leadership Conference. There is no online objective test component at the Region Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference The score received on the production portion of the event will account for 85% of the final score and the score received on the objective portion of the event will account for the remaining 15% of the final score, for the State Leadership Conference. Ties will first be broken by comparing the scores on the production portion of this event. In the event of further ties, they will be broken by comparing the last ten questions of the objective test for the affected participants.

Awards Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5. Only those individuals who score at least a 40 on the RLC production test will be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event Name Test Time

Production Test Competencies Objective Test Competencies (SLC Only)

Computer Applications

2 hours Create, search, and query databases | Spreadsheet functions and formulas | Text slide graphics and presentations | Business graphics | Word processing

Basic computer terminology and concepts | Presentation, publishing, and multimedia applications | Email, integrated and collaboration applications | Netiquette and legal issues | Spreadsheet and database applications | Security | Formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading

Database Design & Applications

1 hour Multiple table database design | Table creation, inserting data into tables | Table SQL statements | Creation of forms/reports

Data definitions/terminology | Query development | Table relationships | Form development | Reports and forms

Spreadsheet Applications

1 hour Basic mathematical concepts | Data organization concepts | Creating formulas | Functions | Generate graphs for analysis purposes | Pivot tables | Create macros | Filter and extract data

Formulas | Functions | Graphics, charts, reports | Purpose for spreadsheets | Pivot tables and advanced tools | Macros and templates | Filters and extraction of data | Format and print options


Word Processing 1 hour Production of all types of business forms | Letters and mail merge | Memos | Tables | Reports (including statistical) | Materials from rough draft and unarranged copy | Email messages

Related application knowledge | Advanced applications | Document formatting rules and standards | Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading | Printing


Prejudged Reports/ Presentation Events American Enterprise Project Business Financial Plan Business Plan Community Service Project Local Chapter Annual Business Report Partnership with Business Project

Eligibility American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, Local Chapter Annual Business Report, Partnership with Business Project: Each chapter may enter 1 report for from its active local chapter that is on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by January 15 of the current school year. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan Only: Each chapter may enter up to 2 entries each created by an individual or by a team of 2 or 3 members from active local chapters. Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by October 31 (for Business Plan) or January 15 (for Business Financial Plan) of the current school year. A member may only be part of 1 entry per event. All authors of the proposal must be from the same local chapter. The project must not have been submitted at a previous State Leadership Conference. In the case of a team project, no more than 1 member may have competed in this event at a previous National Leadership Conference or have competed more than 2 years at the national level in this event. Competitors in the performance portion of these events at the State Leadership Conference only must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview These events consist of 2 parts: a prejudged report and a performance component. Local Chapter Annual Business Report only consists of the prejudged report. American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, Partnership with Business Project: All participants will participate in the prejudged report. Only the top 5 prejudged report entries will participate in the oral performance component. Specifically, the performance should address the community served, member involvement, and results of the project. Business Financial Plan: All participants will participate in the prejudged report. The prejudged report should be developed on the topic listed. Only the top 7 prejudged report entries will participate in the oral performance component. Business Plan: All participants will participate in the prejudged report. Only the top 12 prejudged report entries statewide from the Region Leadership Conference will participate in the oral performance component at the State Leadership Conference.

Report Guidelines Pre-Conference Submission Guidelines The report must be uploaded as a single file PDF using the

online report submission form no later than November 29 (for RLC for Business Plan) and February 7 (for SLC). Please note that the entry must be submitted by the above deadline for each conference. There is NO late registration for these events.

Report—General Student members, not advisers, must prepare reports. Local

advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the report is well-organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in an acceptable business style.

Reports must describe activities of the chapter that were conducted between the start of the previous State Leadership Conference and start of the current State Leadership Conference.

Reports submitted for competition become the property of Georgia FBLA and FBLA-PBL, Inc. These reports may be used for publication and/or reproduced for sale by the state or national association and will not be returned.

Penalty points will be given if the written project doesn’t adhere to the report cover and report contents guidelines.

Only reports submitted as a single file PDF will be accepted. The report should not be larger than 10 MB.

Report Cover All reports must have a cover page. The first page of your

report will be considered the cover page. Cover pages must contain the following information: name of

the school, state, name of the event, and year (2016–2017). For Business Financial Plan and Business plan, the cover page must also list the names of the registered competitors.

Covers pages must be part of the single file PDF that is submitted.

Report Contents Report must include table of contents with page numbers You must follow the rating sheet sequence in writing the

report. If information is not available for a particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report.

Pages must be numbered and must be the standard page size of 8 1/2” x 11”.

Reports must not exceed 15 pages, except for Business Plan, which must not exceed 30 pages. (A title page, divider pages, appendices, and back cover are optional and must be included in the page count.) Note: The allowed page limit for Local Chapter Annual Business Report is now 15 pages. The cover page is not included in the page count limit.

For Business Plan, if advancing to the State Leadership Conference, changes can be made to the entry following the Region Leadership Conference

Performance Guidelines – SLC Only (Does not apply to Local Chapter Annual Business Report) American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project,

Partnership with Business Project: Based on the highest written report scores, a maximum of 5 entries will be selected to make oral presentations at the State Leadership Conference. Up to 3 members from each local chapter selected for the finals will give an oral presentation at the State Leadership Conference.

Business Financial Plan: Based on the highest written report scores, a maximum of 7 entries will be selected to make oral presentations at the State Leadership Conference. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the event. Only the authors of the plan may give the presentation at the SLC. No replacement or substitutes will be allowed.

Business Plan: All competitors that advance from the Region Leadership Conference will make oral presentations at the State Leadership Conference. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the event. In the case of a team event, at least one author must give the presentation at the SLC; however, all team members who wish to be recognized as state winners must register for the SLC. No replacement or substitutes will be allowed.

All competitors in the performance portion of this event at the State Leadership Conference must report for Event


Orientation 30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors will only be excused if they are competing in another performance event during the same session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.

5 minutes will be allowed to setup and remove equipment or presentation items. The chapter must provide all equipment for the presentation.

Internet access will not be provided for this event. Therefore, participants should avoid using online presentation services.

The up to 3 team members must perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g. speaking, setup, distribution of handouts, operating audio-visual equipment, etc.). Other representatives of the chapter, including the adviser, may provide no additional assistance.

All team members are expected to actively participate in the presentation.

Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used in the final presentation. However, no items may be left after the presentation with either the judges or the audience.

Teams will have 7 minutes to describe the project and the results obtained.

A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at 6 minutes and stand again and hold up a red card at 7 minutes. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting deductions of 5 points for presentations over 7 minutes.

Following each presentation, the judges may conduct a 3 minute question-and-answer period.

The final performance is open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

Judging Region Leadership Conference (Business Plan only) The score received on the prejudged portion of the event will account for 100% of the final score for the Region Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference Reports will be screened to determine if chapters have complied with event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges will select the finalists before the State Leadership Conference. A separate panel of judges will evaluate the oral presentations. Final rank is determined by combining the written report scores (2/3 of the overall score) and the oral presentation scores (1/3 of the overall score). For Local Chapter Annual Business Report, the written report score is 100% of the overall score.

Awards Region Leadership Conference (Business Plan only): The maximum number of awards will be 5 to the entries with the highest report scores. Only the top 12 entries from across the state with the highest report scores will advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event

Page Limit

RLC Who Presents at SLC

Equip Setup Time

Performance Time

Warning Time (Yellow Card)

Time Up (Red Card)

Penalty Over Time (5 points)

Q&A (3 min)

American Enterprise Project Community Service Project Partnership with Business

Project

15 No Top 5 entries from prejudged report

5 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes

Business Financial Plan 15 No Top 7 entries from prejudged report


Business Plan 30 Yes Top 12 entries statewide from RLC


Local Chapter Annual Business Report

15 No Only prejudged report. No performance component.

Event Specific Guidelines

American Enterprise Project Rating Sheets: See pp. 51-52

The project must promote an awareness of some facet of the American enterprise system within the school and/or community and be designed for chapter participation.

Business Financial Plan Rating Sheets: See pp. 55-56

Establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture by writing a report on the topic below. A one-page description of the plan should be the first page of the report (not included in page count) 2017 SLC/NLC Topic You are planning to open a Family Entertainment Center (FEC) in a city with a population of approximately 200,000. You will lease an existing 30,000 square foot building that is currently empty with nothing but four outside walls in an area that is already properly zoned for your business venture. You can design your FEC as you wish, but it must be completely indoors and include an arcade and food. You will also be offering party packages to your customers. You will need to name your FEC, create the theme, and design the floor plan for needed construction/renovation. You will need to purchase equipment, furnishings, and inventory for your decided launch date. You will need to determine hours of operation, decide staffing requirements, and create marketing and advertising plans.


Business Plan Rating Sheets: See pp. 57-59

Business plans must not have been in operation for a period exceeding 12 months before the National Leadership Conference. Reports should not be submitted that evaluate ongoing business ventures. An effective business plan should include the following information: Executive Summary. Provides a brief synopsis of the key points and strengths included in the plan. Convinces

the reader to read the rest of the report. Company Description. Includes the basic details of the business. Provides an overview of the business, its

location, and its legal structure and organization. Industry Analysis. Provides an analysis of the larger industry to which the business will belong. Analyzes key

trends and players in the industry. Demonstrates an understanding and awareness of external business conditions.

Target Market. Provides a brief overview of the nature and accessibility of the target market. Competitive Analysis. Includes an honest and complete analysis of the business’ competition. Demonstrates an

understanding of the business’ relative strengths and weaknesses. Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy. Demonstrates how the business’ product or service will be marketed and

sold. Includes both strategic and tactical elements of the marketing and sales approach. Operations. Provides an overview of the way the business will operate on a day-to-day basis. Includes

production processes, physical facility reviews, utilization of technology, and processes followed to ensure delivery of products or services.

Management and Organization. Describes the key participants in the new business venture. Identifies the human resources the business can draw upon either as part of the management team, employee pool, consultants, directors, or advisers and the role each will play in the business’ development. Discusses compensation and incentives and details decision-making processes.

Long-term Development. Gives a clear vision for where the business will be in three, five, or more years. Demonstrates an honest and complete evaluation of the business’ potential for success and failure. Identifies priorities for directing future business activities.

Financials. Indicates the accounting methodology to be used by the business. Discusses any assumptions made in projecting future financial results. Presents projections honestly and conservatively.

Appendix: Includes copies of key supporting documents (e.g., certifications, licenses, tax requirements, codes, letter of intent or advance contracts, endorsements, etc.

Community Service Project Rating Sheets: See pp. 61-62

Reports must describe one chapter project that serves the community. The project must be in the interest of the community and be designed for chapter participation rather than individual participation. Local chapters are encouraged to perform a wide range of service activities, but to focus on one project in detail for this report.

Local Chapter Annual Business Report Rating Sheet: See p. 88

The report should summarize the activities of the local chapter between the start of the previous State Leadership Conference and the start of the current State Leadership Conference. Projects used for other FBLA reports may be included.

Partnership with Business Project Rating Sheets: See pp. 96-97

This project describes activities designed to bring business leaders and FBLA members together in a positive working relationship through innovative programs. The report should describe the planning and implementation of activities that build a partnership between business leaders and chapter members for the purpose of learning about a business.


Objective Test and Team Case Study Performance Events Banking & Financial Systems Entrepreneurship, Cynthia L. Greene Award Global Business Hospitality Management Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Sports & Entertainment Management

Eligibility Each chapter may enter 2 teams, each composed of 2-3 members, in each event. You must have a minimum of 2 team members throughout all phases of these events. Team members must be members of an active local chapter and must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. No more than 1 team member may have entered that event at a previous National Leadership Conference or have competed more than 2 years at the national level in that event. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference by scoring among the top 10 teams (or top 5 teams for Management Information Systems and Network Design) statewide or qualifying as an individual qualifier to a super team are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in the performance portion of this event at the State Leadership Conference only must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview This event is composed of 2 parts: an online objective test and a decision-making problem (case study) with the decision presented and defended before a panel of judges. A 1 hour online objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed. Team members will take the test separately with the scores averaged to determine the team score. Only the top teams statewide in each event with the highest average score will advance to the State Leadership Conference where they will take another test and participate in the case study performance.

Guidelines Region Leadership Conference Online Objective Test ● A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the

Region Leadership Conference based on the competencies listed. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Online Testing Procedures (See Appendix D).

● Participants must use the standard calculator function provided by the computer’s operating system or the testing application. Participants may not use their own calculator.

● The top 10 teams (top 5 teams for Management Information Systems and Network Design) statewide with the highest average scores on the objective test will be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference.

● The top 6 individuals statewide who scored highest individually on the objective test in each event but are not part of a SLC qualifying team will also be eligible to advance and compete as part of one of two qualifying super teams at the State Leadership Conference.

● There is no case study performance component with the Region Leadership Conference.

State Leadership Conference Online Objective Test: ● Another 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior

to the State Leadership Conference based on the competencies listed. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Online Testing Procedures (See Appendix D).


Case Study Problem: ● Members of the participating finalist teams will meet for

instructions and time assignments 30 minutes before the first performance is scheduled to begin. All team members will be sequestered until their performance times.

● Individual qualifiers who did not advance from RLC as part of a team will be teamed with other individual qualifiers for this round to form two super teams.

● 20 minutes before performance, each team will receive the case study.

● Two 4" x 6" note cards will be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance of the oral segment of the event. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.

● Flip charts are provided to teams in Management Information Systems and Network Design

● No other reference materials, visual aids, or equipment may be brought to or used during the preparation or performance.

● The team has 7 minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the case. The judges will play the role of the second party in the presentation and refer to the case for specifics. This is a role-play event.

● Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case.

● All team members are expected to actively participate in the presentation. All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation.

● A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at 6 minutes and will call time and hold up a red card at 7 minutes. The participants and the judges should wrap up the presentation.

● The final performance is open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

Judging Region Leadership Conference ● The objective test scores will determine the placements and

awards for the Region Leadership Conference. ● Ties will be broken by comparing the last ten questions of the

objective tests for each affected participant. State Leadership Conference ● A panel of judges will evaluate the performances of these

finalists and select winners. ● Final rank will be determined by combining the performance

score with the SLC online objective test score. The performance score will represent 1/3 of the final score. The SLC online objective test average score will represent the remaining 2/3 of the final score.

Awards Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5 to the teams with the highest averages. Only the top 10 teams (top 5 teams for Management Information Systems and Network Design) from across the state with the highest average test scores will advance to the State Leadership Conference. The top 6 individuals statewide who scored highest individually on the objective test but are not part of a SLC qualifying team will also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference to compete as part of 2 super teams and to try to qualify for the National Leadership Conference.


State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference. The team members that represent Georgia in this event will be determined by the individuals who score the highest on the individual SLC online

objective test and the individuals on the first- and second-place teams in the final team rankings at the State Leadership Conference. All individuals must have participated in the case study problem portion of this event in order to qualify as a national team member.

Event

Who Presents at SLC Prep Time (sequester)

Performance Time


Time Up (Red Card)

Banking & Financial Systems Entrepreneurship Global Business Hospitality Management Management Decision Making Marketing Sports & Entertainment Management

Top 10 teams statewide plus 2 super teams from RLC test

20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min.

Management Information Systems Network Design

Top 5 teams statewide plus 2 super teams from RLC test

20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min.

Event Objective Test Competences & Case Overview

Banking & Financial Systems Rating Sheet: See p. 53

Competencies: Concepts and practices | Basic terminology | Government regulation of financial services | Impact of technology on financial services | Types and differences between various institutions | Ethics | Careers in financial services | Taxation Case: A problem or scenario encountered in the banking or financial business community.

Entrepreneurship Rating Sheet: See p. 74

Competencies: Business plan | Community/business relations | Legal issues | Initial capital and credit | Personnel management | Financial management | Marketing management | Taxes | Government regulations Case: A decision-making problem encountered by entrepreneurs in one or more of the follow areas: business planning, human relations, financial management, or marketing.

Global Business Rating Sheet: See p. 78

Competencies: Basic international concepts | Ownership and management | Marketing | Finance | Communication (including culture and language) | Treaties and trade agreements | Legal issues | Human resource management | Ethics | Taxes and government regulations | Currency exchange | International travel | Career development Case: A problem encountered in the international/global arena.

Hospitality Management Rating Sheet: See p. 82

Competencies: Hospitality operation and management functions | Hotel sales process | Hospitality marketing concepts | Human resource management in the hospitality industry | Environmental, ethical, and global issues | Customer service in the hospitality industry | Legal issues, financial management, and budgeting | Current hospitality industry trends | Types of hospitality markets and customers Case: A scenario in the hospitality management industry.

Management Decision Making Rating Sheet: See p. 89

Competencies: Information and communication systems | Human resource management | Financial management | Business operations | Management functions and environment | Business ownership and the law | Strategic management | Ethics and social responsibility | Marketing | Economic concepts | Careers Case: A problem encountered by managers in the following areas: human resource management, financial management, marketing management, or information systems management. Competitors will assume the role of management and present a solution to the case study.

Management Information Systems Rating Sheet: See p. 90

Competencies: Systems analysis and design | Database management and modeling concepts | Object-oriented analysis and design | User interfaces | System controls | Defining system and business requirements Case: A decision-making problem outlining a small business’ environments and needs. Competitors will analyze the situation and recommend an information system solution to address the issues raised.

Marketing Rating Sheet: See p. 91

Competencies: Basic marketing fundamentals | Economics | Selling and merchandising | Channels of distribution | Marketing, information research, and planning | Promotion and advertising media | Legal, ethical, and social marketing aspects | E-commerce Case: A marketing problem is proposed and a solution is discussed.

Network Design Rating Sheet: See p. 94

Competencies: Networking installation | Problem solving and troubleshooting | Network administrator functions | Configuration of Internet resources | Backup and disaster recovery | Configuring network resources and services Case: An analysis of a computing environment situation and recommendation for a network solution that addresses the issues provided.

Sports & Entertainment Management Rating Sheet: See p. 107

Competencies: Management basics | Event management | Management functions | Decision making | Management strategies | Strategic planning tools | Networking and delegating | Leadership | Managing groups and teams | Ethics | Management for entertainment industry | Marketing concepts and buyer behavior | Marketing information management and research | Marketing mix and product life cycle | Distribution, pricing, and market conditions | Promotion, advertising, and sponsorships | Sales | Entrepreneurship | Human resource management | Careers Case: A problem outlining the understanding and awareness of sports and entertainment issues within today’s society.


Objective Test and Individual Role Play Event Help Desk Eligibility Each chapter may enter up to 5 individuals who are members of an active local chapter and is on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference by scoring among the top 12 participants statewide on the objective test are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in the performance portion of this event at the State Leadership Conference only must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If a competitor is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points. Overview This event is composed of 2 parts: an online objective test and an individual interactive simulation before a panel of judges. A 1 hour online objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed. Only the 12 participants statewide with the highest average score will advance to the State Leadership Conference where they will take another test and participate in the case study performance. For the individuals that advance to the State Leadership Conference, the case study will consist of a decision-making problem or scenario encountered in the help desk/technical support industry. All the questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. Guidelines Region Leadership Conference Online Objective Test ● A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the



● The 12 participants statewide with the highest scores on the objective test will be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference.



to the State Leadership Conference based on the

competencies listed. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Online Testing Procedures (See Appendix D).


Case Study Problem: ● The order of performance will be drawn at random by an

impartial person in the event office. ● The 12 participating finalists will meet for instructions and

time assignments 30 minutes before the first performance is scheduled to begin. All participants will be sequestered until their performance times.

● 10 minutes before performance, each participant will receive the case study.

● Two 4" x 6" note cards will be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance of the oral segment of the event. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.


● The participant has 5 minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the case. The judges will play the role of the second party in the presentation and refer to the case for specifics. This is a role-play event.

● A timekeeper will stand at 4 minutes and will call time at 5 minutes. The participant and the judges should wrap up the presentation.





finalists and select winners. ● Final rank will be determined by combining the performance

score with the SLC online objective test score. The performance score will represent 1/3 of the final score. The SLC online objective test score will represent the remaining 2/3 of the final score.

Awards Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5 to the participants with the highest scores on the objective test. Only the top 12 individuals from across the state with the highest test scores will advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event


Performance Time


Time Up (Red Card)

Help Desk Top 12 individuals statewide from RLC test 10 min. 5 min. 4 min. 5 min.


Help Desk Rating Sheet: See p. 81

Competencies: Help desk concepts | Help desk operations | People component: help desk roles and responsibilities | Process component: help desk process and procedures | Information component: help desk performance measure | Help desk setting | Customer support as a profession | Management processes Case: An interactive role-play scenario will be given based on customer service in the technical field.


Objective Test and Team Performance Event Parliamentary Procedure

Eligibility Each chapter may enter 2 teams, which each must be composed of 4 or 5 persons— a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and an additional member. Team members must be from an active local chapter and must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. No more than 2 members of a team may have participated in this event at a previous National Leadership Conference or have competed more than 2 years at the national level in this event. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference by scoring among the top 7 teams statewide or qualifying as an at-large selection on the objective test are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in the performance portion of this event at the State Leadership Conference only must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview This event is composed of 2 parts: an online objective test and a performance component. A 1 hour online objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed. Through a partnership with the National Association of Parliamentarians, questions for the parliamentary procedure principles section will be drawn from the NAP’s official test bank. Team members will take the test separately with the scores averaged to determine the team score. Only the 7 teams statewide with the highest average score will advance to the State Leadership Conference where they will take another test and participate in the case problem performance. There is only an objective test at the Region Leadership Conference. For the teams that advance to the State Leadership Conference, a case problem will be given to simulate a regular chapter meeting. The examination and performance criteria for this event will be based on Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 11th Edition.

Guidelines Region Leadership Conference Online Objective Test ● A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the


● Team members will each take separate objective tests, rather than taking a single test collaboratively.

● The 7 teams statewide with the highest average scores on the objective test will be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference.

● The top 10 individuals statewide who scored highest individually on the objective test but are not part of a SLC qualifying team will also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference for the online objective test component only to try to qualify for the National Leadership Conference.



to the State Leadership Conference based on the competencies listed. Advisers should refer to the Georgia FBLA Online Testing Procedures (See Appendix D).

● Team members will each take separate objective tests, rather than taking a single test collaboratively.

● The 10 individual qualifiers from across the state who are not part of a SLC qualifying team will participate in this portion of the event only.

Case Problem ● The order of performance will be drawn at random by an

impartial person in the event office. ● Members of the 7 participating finalist teams will meet for

instructions and time assignments 30 minutes before the first performance is scheduled to begin. All team members will be sequestered until their performance times.

● 20 minutes before performance, each team will receive the case study.

● The team may use the preparation time to consider procedure. Parliamentary procedure reference materials may be used during this preparation period but not during the performance itself. The following items may be taken into the preparation room and may be used in the performance room: a copy of the problem for each team member (given in the preparation room), the treasurer’s report, and a copy of the minutes from a preceding meeting. Participants are not to write on the copy of the problem.

● Performances must include presentation of procedures that are used in a complete regular meeting of the chapter from the time the meeting is called to order until it is adjourned. Items designated in the case must be included in the appropriate order of business, but other items should also be taken up during the meeting. During the performance the secretary will take notes, but the notes will not be transcribed into minutes.


● The problem may or may not include each class of motions, but all five classes of motions—main, subsidiary, privileged, incidental, and motions that bring a question again before the assembly—must be demonstrated during the performance.

● Performance time may be from 9-11 minutes. A timekeeper will stand at 8 minutes. When each team is finished the time used will be recorded, noting a deduction of 1 point for each full half minute (30 seconds) under 9 minutes or each full half minute over 11 minutes.

● Final rank will be determined by weighting 2/3 of the team’s average written test score and 1/3 of the performance score.





finalists and select winners. Judges’ decisions will be based on Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, Copyright 2011.

● Final rank will be determined by combining the performance score with the SLC online objective test score. The performance score will represent 1/3 of the final score. The SLC online objective test average score will represent the remaining 2/3 of the final score.


Awards The number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference is determined by the judges and/or number of entries. Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5 to the teams with the highest averages. Only the top 7 teams from across the state with the highest average test scores will advance to the State Leadership Conference. The top 10 individuals statewide who scored highest individually on the objective test but are not part of a SLC qualifying team will also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference for the

online objective test component only to try to qualify for the National Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 7. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference. The team members that represent Georgia in this event will be determined by the individuals who score the highest on the individual SLC online objective test. Team members advancing to NLC must have received at least a score of 40 on the SLC objective test to be considered. Final team rankings are not used to determine who competes at the National Leadership Conference in this event.

Event


Performance Time


Time Up (Red Card)

Penalty Over Time

Parliamentary Procedure

Top 7 teams statewide from RLC test. There are no super teams of individual qualifiers for this event.

20 min. 9-11 min. 8 min. 11 min. Yes


Parliamentary Procedure Rating Sheet: See p. 95

Competencies: Parliamentary procedure principles | FBLA Bylaws Case: The role play scenario will be given to simulate a regular chapter meeting. The examination and performance criteria for this event will be based on Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 11th edition.


Interview Events Future Business Leader, Monty C. Rhodes Award Job Interview

Overview These events consist of multiple components, including material submission prior to the conference, a preliminary interview, and a final interview. The Future Business Leader event also includes an objective test.

Eligibility Each chapter may enter 5 participants in Future Business Leader and only 1 participant in Job Interview who are members of an active local chapter and are on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in these events (at RLC and SLC for Job Interview and SLC only for Future Business Leader) must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If a competitor is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Guidelines Materials Submission Guidelines (not required for RLC competition in Future Business Leader) ● Copies of the required materials must be submitted in 6

labeled file folders by the stated deadline (November 29 for RLC; February 7 for SLC)

● The event entry form (see Appendix A) must be paper-clipped to the front of the folder. Competitors should refer to the event entry form to ensure that the materials are being submitted properly according to guidelines.

● Label the folders with the event title, competitor’s name, state, and school. Include the competitor’s name on all pages submitted.

● Letters of application must be addressed to individual listed in the table below.

● Resumes should be brief, not exceeding 2 pages. Photographs are not allowed.

● Application materials will be prejudged and added to the preliminary round scores for both events (and the RLC score for Job Interview only).

● Professionals from business will conduct the interviews. Judges will be provided with a copy of each participant’s application materials. No additional items can be brought into the interview or left with the judges.

Region Leadership Conference Online Objective Test (Future Business Leader only) ● A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the



● There is no interview for Future Business Leader at the Region Leadership Conference.

Region Qualifying Interview (Job Interview only) ● Participants will participate in a 5-7 minute interview,

depending on the number of entries. ● All competitors in this event must report for Event Orientation

30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors

not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.

● Participants may be divided into groups, depending on the number of entries, and a second interview with a cross panel of judges may be required to determine the winners.

State Leadership Conference Online Objective Test (Future Business Leader only) ● A 1 hour online objective test will be administered prior to the



● The score on the SLC online objective test will count as 40% of the SLC preliminary score

Preliminary Interview ● Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. Each

participant will be scheduled for a 7 minute preliminary interview.

● All competitors in these events at the State Leadership Conference must report for Event Orientation 30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors will only be excused if they are competing in another performance event during the same session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.

● Future Business Leader only: The score on the SLC preliminary interview will count as the remaining 40% of the SLC preliminary score. The score on the SLC objective test and the SLC preliminary interview will be combined with prejudged materials score and the top 6 participants in each group will advance to the final round.

● Job Interview only: Based upon the initial interview, letter of application and resume, the top 6 participants from each group will be selected for a final interview.

Final Round Interview ● The 12 finalists will be assigned times at random for their final

10 minute interview. ● All competitors in the final round of this event at the State

Leadership Conference must report for Event Orientation 30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors will only be excused if they are competing in another performance event during the same session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.

● Future Business Leader only: The score on the final round interview will count as 80% of the SLC final score. The score on the SLC objective test will count as the remaining 20% of the SLC final score.

Judging A panel of judges will evaluate the performances of these finalists and select winners. Future Business Leader: Region Leadership Conference The objective test scores will determine the placements and awards for the Region Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference ● The interview and related materials portions of this event will

be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

● Finalists will be selected by combining the scores from the objective test (40%), the prejudged application materials (20%) and the initial interview (40%).

● Final rank will be determined by combining the second interview score with the online objective test score. The final interview score will represent 80% of the final score. The


online objective test score will represent the remaining 20% of the final score.

Job Interview Region Leadership Conference The interview score (2/3) and the application materials score (1/3) will determine the placement and awards for the Region Leadership Conferences. State Leadership Conference The preliminary interview score (2/3) and the application

materials score (1/3) will determine the placement for the preliminary round at the State Leadership Conference

The final interview score will determine the placement and awards for the final round at the State Leadership Conferences.

Awards The number of awards presented at the Region and State Leadership Conferences is determined by the judges and/or number of entries.

Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5. Future Business Leader: The top 32 individuals statewide with the highest scores on the objective test will be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. Job Interview: The top 1 entry from each Region Leadership Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. Additional entries from larger regions (based on number of competitors registered as of January 1) may also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event Name Submission Requirement Interview Time

Specific Guidelines

Future Business Leader Rating Sheet: See p. 75-77

One-page cover letter and resume (6 copies of each) Cover letter should be addressed to: Ms. Jean Buckley, President & CEO FBLA-PBL, Inc. 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191

RLC N/A SLC Prelim 7 min. SLC Final 10 min.

Objective Test Competencies: FBLA organization, bylaws, and handbook | national competitive event guidelines | national publications | creed and national goals | business knowledge (e.g., accounting, banking, law, etc.) Cover Letter: The letter should state reasons for deserving the honor of this award Resume: List your FBLA activities and involvement

Job Interview Rating Sheet: See p. 85-87

One-page cover letter and resume (6 copies of each) Cover letter should be addressed to: Dr. Terry E. Johnson, Director of

Human Resources Merit Corporation 1640 Franklin Place Washington, DC 20041

RLC 5-7 min. SLC Prelim 7 min. SLC Final 10 min.

Cover Letter: Each competitor must apply for a business or business-related job at Merit Corporation (a fictitious company) in Washington, DC. Company benefits include paid holidays and vacation, sick leave, a retirement plan, and health insurance. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Merit Corporation is an equal opportunity employer The job must be one for which the competitor is now qualified or he/she will be qualified for at the completion of the current school year. It may be a part-time, internship, or full-time job. Resume: Highlight your work/volunteer experience and education.


Prepared Presentation Events without Equipment Business Ethics Emerging Business Issues Public Speaking I (9th and 10th grades only) Public Speaking II

Eligibility Each chapter may enter 1 entry. In the event of a team entry, no more than 1 team member may have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference or no competitor may have competed more than 2 years at the national level in this event. Each competitor must be a member of an active local chapter and must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in this event must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview This event consists of a performance component. Each team or individual presentation must be the result of its own independent work. Facts and working data may be secured from any source. The student members, not the advisers, must prepare presentations and speeches. In the event of a team entry, all members of the team must participate in the advance research of the topic and in the actual presentation. The participants must answer judges’ questions about their presentation (SLC final round only) for Business Ethics and Emerging Business Issues only. No lectern or microphone will be available.

Performance Guidelines Region Leadership Conference Region Qualifying Presentation All competitors in this event must report for Event Orientation

30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.

A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at the Warning Time listed below and then will stand again and hold up a red card at the Time Up listed below. A 5 point deduction will be made for presentations over the allowed time. There is no question and answer component at the Region Leadership Conference.

The performances for Public Speaking I and Public Speaking II only are open to conference attendees, except performing participants of these events. The preliminary performances for all other events are closed to conference attendees.

State Leadership Conference Preliminary Presentation Participants will be randomly divided into groups, depending

on the number of entries. All competitors in this event must report for Event Orientation


A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at the Warning Time listed below and then will stand again and hold up a red card at the Time Up listed below. A 5 point deduction will be made for presentations over the allowed time. There is no question and answer component to the preliminary round presentations.

The top 6 individual/teams from each group will be selected for the final round.

The preliminary performances for Public Speaking I and Public Speaking II only are open to conference attendees, except performing participants of these events. The preliminary performances for all other events are closed to conference attendees.

Final Round Presentation All competitors in this event must report for Event Orientation


A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at the Warning Time listed below and then will stand again and hold up a red card at the Time Up listed below. A 5 point deduction will be made for presentations over the allowed time.

For Business Ethics and Emerging Business Issues only: A maximum of 3 additional minutes will be allowed for questions from the judges. Team members should be prepared to defend their recommendations and respond to questions from the judges.

The final performances are open to conference attendees, except performing finalists of each event.

Judging A panel of judges will evaluate the performances of these finalists and select winners. The performance score will represent 100% of the final score for each round.

Awards The number of awards presented at the Region and State Leadership Conferences is determined by the judges and/or number of entries. Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5. The top 1 entry from each Region Leadership Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. Additional entries from larger regions (based on number of teams registered as of January 1) may also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event Type of Event

Performance Time


Time Up (Red Card)


Q&A (3 min.)

Business Ethics Team of 1-3 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes SLC Finals only

Emerging Business Issues Team of 1-3 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes SLC Finals only

Public Speaking I Individual 4 min. 3 min. 4 min. Yes NA

Public Speaking II Individual 5 min. 4 min. 5 min. Yes NA


Event Specific Guidelines Business Ethics Rating Sheet: See p. 54

If advancing to the State Leadership Conference, changes can be made to the presentation following the Region Leadership Conference.

Competitors must research the topic prior to the conference and be prepared to present their findings and solutions

Facts and data must be cited and secured from quality sources (peer review documents, legal documents, etc.).

Teams are permitted to bring prepared notes, but books, other bound materials, props, and equipment (including computers/tables and projectors) are prohibited.

2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic Research the ethical issues of social media platform checks in relation to employment.

Emerging Business Issues Rating Sheet: See p. 73

Participants will be expected to research the topic prior to the conference and be prepared to present both the affirmative and negative arguments.

Teams will be permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. Teams will have 7 minutes to present both sides of the argument. No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be used during the performance. Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, present both affirmative and negative

arguments, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic In the ever changing world of business communication and demand for instantaneous information, discuss the issues surrounding cloud computing in relation to storage, access and security. Be prepared to argue the affirmative, that cloud computing would positively answer the demand for instantaneous information; and be prepared to argue the negative, that cloud computing is not the answer to instantaneous information.

Public Speaking I 9th & 10th graders only Rating Sheet: See p. 100

Prepared business speech based on one or more of the FBLA-PBL goals When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the events. No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to or used during

the presentation. A 5 point deduction will be made if the speech is shorter than 3:31 or longer than 4:29.

Public Speaking II Rating Sheet: See p. 101

Prepared business speech based on one or more of the FBLA-PBL goals When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the events. No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to or used during

the presentation. A 5 point deduction will be made if the speech is shorter than 4:31 or longer than 5:29.


Sequestered Presentation Events without Equipment Client Service Impromptu Speaking

Eligibility Each chapter may enter 1 individual in each event. Each competitor must be a member of an active local chapter and must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in this event must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview Client Service: This event consists of an individual interactive simulation related to client service. The role play requires the competitor to provide customer service to a client (judges). Impromptu Speaking: Participants will be given a topic related to one or more of the following: FBLA-PBL goals, activities, national programs, current events, and/or relevant business topics. Ten minutes before the scheduled performance, each participant will receive the scenario/topic. Two 4”x6” index cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during the preparation and performance of the case. Information may be written on both sides of the index cards. Index cards will be collected following the presentation. No other reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought in or used during the preparation or performance. No text messaging, email, Internet use, or phone calls are allowed in the holding or prep room. No lectern or microphone will be available.

Performance Guidelines Region Leadership Conference Region Qualifying Presentation Individuals will be sequestered 30 minutes before the first

performance is scheduled to begin to receive instructions and time assignments.

Competitors will be disqualified if they arrive after the first scheduled performance.

Competitors may not communicate with outside individuals. A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at the

Warning Time listed below and then will stand again and hold up a red card at the Time Up listed below.

Impromptu Speaking Only: A 5 point deduction will be made for presentations shorter than 3:31 or longer than 4:29.

The preliminary performances for these events are open to conference attendees, except performing participants of these events.

State Leadership Conference Preliminary Presentation Participants will be randomly divided into groups, depending



Competitors must report to the prep room at the time given to them during Event Orientation.

A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at the Warning Time listed below and then will stand again and hold up a red card at the Time Up listed below.


The top 6 teams from each group will be selected for the final round.

The preliminary performances for these events are closed to conference attendees.

State Leadership Conference Final Round Individuals will be sequestered 20 minutes before the first

performance is scheduled to begin to receive instructions and time assignments.

Competitors will be disqualified if they arrive after the first scheduled performance.

Competitors may not communicate with outside individuals. A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at the

Warning Time listed below and then will stand again and hold up a red card at the Time Up listed below.


The final performances are open to conference attendees, except performing finalists of each event.


Awards The number of awards presented at the Region and State Leadership Conferences is determined by the judges and/or number of entries. Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5. The top 1 entry from each Region Leadership Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. Additional entries from larger regions (based on number of teams registered as of January 1) may also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event Type of Event

Prep Time (sequester)

Performance Time


Time Up (Red Card)


Client Service Rating Sheet: See p. 60

Individual 10 min. 5 min. 4 min. 5 min. No

Impromptu Speaking Rating Sheet: See p. 83

Individual 10 min. 4 min. 3 min. 4 min. Yes


Prepared Presentation Only Events with Equipment Introduction to Business Presentation (9th and 10th grades only) Sales Presentation

Eligibility Introduction to Business Presentation: Each chapter may enter 1 entry created by an individual or by a team of 2 or 3 members who are members of an active local chapter. Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. No more than 1 team member may have competed in this event at a prior National Leadership Conference or have competed more than 2 years at the national level in this event. Sales Presentation: Each chapter may enter 1 individual who is a member of an active local chapter. Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by October 31 of the current school year. Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference. Only those participants who have advanced from their respective Region Leadership Conference are eligible to compete in this event at the State Leadership Conference. No substitutions will be allowed. Competitors in this event must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA official dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview This event consists of a presentation given at the respective conference. Each team or individual presentation must be the result of its own independent work. Facts and working data may be secured from any source. The student members, not the advisers, must prepare presentations and speeches. In the event of a team entry, all members of the team must participate in the advance research of the topic and in the actual presentation. The participants must answer judges’ questions about their presentation (SLC final round only). The chapter must provide all equipment for the presentation. Internet access will NOT be provided; therefore, online presentation services (e.g., Prezi) should not be used. Individuals or team members must perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g., speaking, setup, operating audiovisual equipment). Other representatives of the chapter, including the adviser, may not provide assistance. Visual aids and samples may be used in the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges or audience. No lectern or microphone will be available. Copyright and Fair Use Information. It is the policy of FBLA-PBL to comply with state and federal copyright laws. Refer to the Format Guide for more information.

Performance Guidelines Region Leadership Conference Region Qualifying Presentation All competitors in this event must report for Event Orientation


5 minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items.

The individual/team has 7 minutes to deliver the presentation. A timekeeper will stand at 6 minutes and again at 7 minutes. Sales Presentation only: The judges may ask questions

during the 7 minute presentation. There is not a separate question & answer session.

The region qualifying performance is open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

State Leadership Conference Preliminary Round Participants will be randomly divided into groups, depending


30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors will only be excused if they are competing in another performance event during the same session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.


The individual/team has 7 minutes to deliver the presentation. A timekeeper will stand at 6 minutes and again at 7 minutes. Sales Presentation only: The judges may ask questions

during the 7 minute presentation. There is not a separate question & answer session.

The top 4 entries from each group will be selected for the final round.

The preliminary performance is open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

State Leadership Conference Final Round All competitors in final round of this event must report for

Event Orientation 30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors will only be excused if they are competing in another performance event during the same session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.


The individual/team has 7 minutes to deliver the presentation. A timekeeper will stand at 6 minutes and again at 7 minutes.

Introduction to Business Presentation only: A maximum of 3 additional minutes will be allowed for questions from the judges.

Sales Presentation only: The judges may ask questions during the 7 minute presentation. There is not a separate question & answer session.

The final performance is open to conference attendees, except performing finalist participants of this event.


Awards The number of awards presented at the Region and State Leadership Conferences is determined by the judges and/or number of entries. Region Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 5. The top 1 team from each Region Leadership Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. Additional teams from larger regions (based on number of teams registered as of January 1) may also be eligible to advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.


Event Type of Event

Equip Setup Time

Performance Time


Time Up (Red Card)


Q&A (3 min.)

Introduction to Business Presentation

Individual or Team (1-3)

5 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes SLC Finals only

Sales Presentation Individual 5 min. 7 min. (interactive)

6 min. 7 min. No No

Event Specific Guidelines Introduction to Business Presentation 9th & 10th graders only Rating Sheet: See p. 84

Event is only open to members in the 9th and 10th grades. The participants must use a presentation software program as an aid in delivering the business presentation. All team members must actively participate in the presentation. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of 5 points for

any presentation over 7 minutes. RLC: There is no question and answer component to the RLC qualifying presentation SLC Preliminary Round: There is no question and answer component to the preliminary round presentations. SLC Final Round: Following each presentation, judges will conduct a 3 minute question and answer period.

Competitors should be prepared to defend their recommendations and respond to questions from the judges. If advancing to the State Leadership Conference, changes can be made to the materials and presentation

following the Region Leadership Conference. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic Create a presentation for professional members, local businesses, and/or vendors to encourage participation in and benefits of judging opportunities at FBLA competitions.

Sales Presentation Rating Sheet: See p. 104

Participation in this event will allow the individuals to demonstrate proficiency in selling techniques, merchandise knowledge, and presenting to the customer. Participants will sell a product or concept to the judges of their choice.

The individual shall provide the necessary materials and merchandise for the demonstration along with the product. All materials must be removed at the end of the performance.

Each person’s demonstration must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source.

The individual has 7 minutes to present to a panel of judges and sell the product or concept. This is an interactive event and judges may ask questions during the presentation. There is no separate question and answer period during any round.


Prejudged Projects/ Presentation Events 3-D Animation Computer Game & Simulation Programming Coding & Programming Digital Video Production E-business Electronic Career Portfolio Graphic Design Mobile Application Development Public Service Announcement Publication Design Social Media Campaign Website Design

Eligibility Coding & Programming & Electronic Career Portfolio: Each chapter may enter 5 individuals in Coding & Programming and 2 individuals in Electronic Career Portfolio. Each competitor must be a member of an active local chapter and must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by October 31 (January 15 for Coding & Programming) of the current school year. Participants must not have entered this event at a previous National Leadership Conference. All Other Events: Each chapter may enter up to 2 entries in each event, each created by an individual or by a team of 2 or 3 members from active local chapters. Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by October 31 (January 15 for 3-D Animation, Computer Game & Simulation Programming, E-business, and Mobile Application Development) of the current school year. A member may only be part of 1 entry per event. All authors of the prejudged portion must be from the same local chapter. In the case of a team project, no more than 1 member may have competed in this event at a previous National Leadership Conference or have competed more than 2 years at the national level in this event. Competitors in the performance portion of these events at the State Leadership Conference only must be in the complete Georgia FBLA Official Dress. If any team member is not in complete compliance with the Georgia FBLA Official Dress, each judge will deduct 20 points.

Overview These events consist of 2 parts: a prejudged project and a performance component. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the prejudged projects. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the report is well-organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in an acceptable business style. Digital Video Production, Electronic Career Portfolio, Graphic Design, Public Service Announcement, Publication Design, Social Media Campaign, Website Design: All participants will participate in the prejudged project at the Region Leadership Conference. The prejudged project should be developed on the topic listed and must be submitted using the online entry form by November 29. There is no presentation component at the Region Leadership Conferences in these events. Only the top 12 prejudged entries statewide from the Region Leadership Conference will participate in the oral performance component at the State Leadership Conference. Entries advancing to the State Leadership Conference in Digital Video Production, Electronic Career Portfolio, Graphic Design, Publication Design, and Website Design only will resubmit their prejudged entry by the SLC competitive event deadline (February 7). You may make changes to your RLC entry prior to the SLC deadline. There is no prejudged component at SLC for Electronic

Career Portfolio, Public Service Announcement, or Social Media Campaign. 3-D Animation, Computer Game & Simulation Programming, Coding & Programming, E-business, Mobile Application Development: All participants will participate in the prejudged project at the State Leadership Conference which must be submitted by February 7. Only the top 7 prejudged entries will participate in the oral performance component at the State Leadership Conference. The authors of the prejudged project are the only members who are eligible to participate in the presentation at SLC.

Performance Guidelines – SLC Only 3-D Animation, Coding & Programming, Computer Game

& Simulation Programming, E-business, Mobile Application Development: Based on the highest prejudged entries, a maximum of 7 entries will be selected to make oral presentations at the State Leadership Conference. chapter.

Digital Video Production, Electronic Career Portfolio, Graphic Design, Public Service Announcement, Publication Design, Social Media Campaign, Website Design: All competitors that advance from the Region Leadership Conference will make oral presentations at the State Leadership Conference. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the event.

In the case of a team event, at least one author must give the presentation at the SLC; however, all team members who wish to be recognized as state winners must register for the SLC. No replacement or substitutes will be allowed.

All competitors in the performance portion of this event at the State Leadership Conference must report for Event Orientation 30 minutes before the scheduled event session. Competitors will only be excused if they are competing in another performance event during the same session. Competitors not attending Event Orientation may be disqualified and not allowed to compete.

5 minutes will be allowed to setup and remove equipment or presentation items. The chapter must provide all equipment for the presentation as well as a copy of the project, if needed.

Internet access will be provided only for E-business, Electronic Career Portfolio, and Website Design. Access may not be wireless, so competitors should plan appropriately when selecting laptops/tablets on which to present. There will not be internet access for any of the other event. Therefore, participants should avoid using online presentation services.

The individual or team members must perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g. speaking, setup, distribution of handouts, operating audio-visual equipment, etc.). Other representatives of the chapter, including the adviser, may provide no additional assistance.

In the event of a team presentation, all team members are expected to actively participate in the presentation.

Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used in the final presentation. However, no items may be left after the presentation with either the judges or the audience.

Individuals/Teams will have 7 minutes (5 minutes for Public Service Announcement) to describe the project and the results obtained.

For All Events Except Public Service Announcement: A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at 6 minutes and stand again and hold up a red card at 7 minutes. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting deductions of 5 points for presentations over 7 minutes.

Public Service Announcement only: A timekeeper will stand and hold up a yellow card at 4 minutes and stand again


and hold up a red card at 5 minutes. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting deductions of 5 points for presentations over 5 minutes.

Following each presentation, the judges may conduct a 3 minute question-and-answer period.

The final performance is open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

Judging Region Leadership Conference (Digital Video Production, Electronic Career Portfolio, Graphic Design, Public Service Announcement, Publication Design, Social Media Campaign, Website Design only) The score received on the prejudged portion of the event will account for 100% of the final score for the Region Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference 3-D Animation, Coding & Programming, Computer Game & Simulation Programming, Digital Video Production, E-business, Graphic Design, Mobile Application Development, Publication Design, Website Design: Prejudged entries will be screened to determine if chapters have complied with event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges will select the finalists

for the programming events, 3-D Animation, and E-business before the State Leadership Conference. A separate panel of judges will evaluate the oral presentations. Final rank is determined by combining the written report scores (2/3 of the overall score) and the oral presentation scores (1/3 of the overall score). Electronic Career Portfolio, Public Service Announcement, and Social Media Campaign: The presentation score is 100% of the overall score .

Awards Region Leadership Conference (Digital Video Production, Electronic Career Portfolio, Graphic Design, Public Service Announcement, Publication Design, Social Media Campaign, Website Design only): The maximum number of awards will be 5 to the entries with the highest prejudged scores. Only the top 12 entries for from across the state with the highest prejudged scores for these events will advance to the State Leadership Conference. State Leadership Conference: The maximum number of awards will be 10. A maximum of 4 entries in each event will represent Georgia at the National Leadership Conference.

Event

Type RLC SLC Prejudged Entry?

Who Presents at SLC

Equip Setup Time

Perfor-mance Time


Time Up (Red Card)


Q&A (3 min)

Digital Video Production Graphic Design Publication Design Website Design

Team (1-3)

Yes Yes Top 12 entries statewide from RLC


3-D Animation Computer Game &

Simulation Programming

E-business Mobile Application

Development

Team (1-3)

No Yes Top 7 entries from prejudged SLC entries


Coding & Programming Individual No Yes Top 7 entries from prejudged SLC entries


Electronic Career Portfolio

Individual Yes No Top 12 entries statewide from RLC


Public Service Announcement

Team (1-3)

Yes No Top 12 entries statewide from RLC


Social Media Campaign Team (1-3)

Yes No Top 12 entries statewide from RLC




3-D Animation Rating Sheets: See pp. 49-50 What to Submit (SLC): Online video upload (<3 min.) SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7

This event begins at SLC. There is no RLC entry. Animation will be used to create a standalone video product. The video should be no more than 3 minutes and copyright issues should be addressed in the credits of

the film. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,

participants should avoid using online presentation services. 2017 SLC/NLC Topic Many companies are required to protect the environment and "go green." Use 3D animation in a promotional/marketing video to show the importance of going green as an important business sustainability step.

Coding & Programming Rating Sheets: See pp. 65-66 What to Submit (SLC Only): URL to website where program can be downloaded SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7.

This event begins at SLC. There is no RLC entry. Individual event. Submit a URL [whether a website or a folder structure (e.g., Dropbox link)] containing the executable

object, data, program documentation (including but not limited to, execution instructions, system requirements, and text files for all program code – see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_documentation) or support file(s) needed to run the executable file to the FBLA state office by the stated deadline.

The program must run on Windows XP or higher. Solution must run standalone with no programming errors. Data must be free of viruses/malware. Any entries with contaminated data will not be judged. The program should be shown to the judges. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,

participants should avoid using online presentation services and should have a workable copy of the program locally.

2017 SLC/NLC Topic: Develop a database program to manage the general operations of a Family Entertainment Center (FEC). Give the FEC a name. The program must allow the user to complete at minimum the following tasks: Enter/view/edit a list of employees Create/edit a weekly work schedule for employees Generate/print weekly schedule reports Enter attendance of customers Enter/track, generate, and print report(s) showing customer attendance by time of day (AM/PM) and day

of week.



Computer Game & Simulation Programming Rating Sheets: See pp. 63-64 What to Submit (SLC Only): URL to website where program can be downloaded SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7.

This event begins at SLC. There is no RLC entry. Choose a programming language or game/animation engine to create a standalone executable program

that will display creativity, programming, skills, and convey the message of the topic All data and programs should be contained in a master folder named STATE_ SCHOOL where your

state and school are listed in that folder name format. Outside of the master folder, create a shortcut to the executable file. If the program requires a runtime player, create a shortcut outside the master folder to launch the runtime player installer.

The program must contain the following, at a minimum: Must be graphical in nature, not text based. An initial title page with the game title, user interface control instructions, and active buttons for Play

and Quit. A quit command programmed to the escape key

Submit a URL [whether a website or a folder structure (e.g., Dropbox link)] containing the executable object, data or support file(s) needed to run the executable file, and files showing the programming code (can be text or flowchart files that can be opened using Microsoft Office 2007) by the stated deadlines.

The program must run on Windows XP or higher computer Data must be free of viruses/malware. Any entry with contaminated data will not be judged. The program should be shown to judges. This performance should address the program creation, the

process used, and the results of the program. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,


2017 SLC/NLC Topic Create a 1980's style video arcade game. The game must include: ● at least three (3) levels of play ● 3 lives/chances ● keep score ● run on a PC using Windows 7 or newer ● be a standalone executable program ● be virus and malware free ● contain a celebratory event and conclusion ● leaderboard ● audio and visual indicator that the game has been completed ● run solely by keyboard stroke ● qualify for a maximum ESRB rating of E10+

Digital Video Production Rating Sheets: See pp. 67-68 What to Submit (RLC & SLC): Online video upload (<4 min.) RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29 SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7

The production may use any method to capture or create moving images. The presentation should include sources used to research the topic, development, and design process,

use of different video techniques, a list of equipment and software used, and copyright information for pictures, music, and other items

The video may be shown to the judges, if desired. The video should be no more than 4 minutes and copyright issues should be addressed in the credits of

the film. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,

participants should avoid using online presentation services. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic Create a promotional video for a new, member original TV series or movie. The rating should meet "G" requirements.



E-business Rating Sheets: See pp. 69-70 What to Submit (SLC only): URL of website SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7

This event begins at SLC. There is no RLC entry. Websites must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging. The product or service may be real or fictional. Any photographs, text, trademarks, or names that are used on the site must be supported by proper

documentation and approvals indicated on the website. Members are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws and may be disqualified if items are used inappropriately and not documented.

The use of templates must be identified at the bottom of the home page. Websites should be designed to allow for viewing by as many different platforms as possible. No changes may be made to the website after the official entry date. Sites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible. If using a shopping cart, it does not need to be activated. Explanations should include development and design process, use and implementation of innovative

technology, use and development of media elements. The website should be shown to judges. 2017 SLC/NLC Topic Create a site that would allow a platform for a digital yard sale to raise funds to attend NLC. The site

must include a shopping cart and a place to donate funds for those not wishing to make a purchase. The items must be searchable. A contact form must be available.

Electronic Career Portfolio Rating Sheets: See pp. 71-72 What to Submit (RLC only): URL of website RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29.

The prejudged component is only at RLC. If advancing to SLC, there is no prejudged component to submit for SLC prejudging.

Individual event. The Electronic Career Portfolio must be Web based and available for viewing on the Internet at the time

of judging. The Electronic Career Portfolio online event entry form (see Appendix A) must be completed by the

local adviser no later than November 29. There is no late registration for this event. The Electronic Career Portfolio site must be Web based and available for viewing on the Internet at the

time of judging. No changes can be made to the Electronic Career Portfolio after the official entry deadline.

The event is to be specific to the career goals and professional experiences that the student has completed; it is not a showcase of FBLA experiences.

All information should reflect the student’s accomplishments and experiences that have actually occurred. No fictitious information should be presented.

The portfolio must include: a resume and a career summary. The career summary should include career choice; description of career, skills, and education required; and future job outlook (e.g., monetary advancement).

Sample materials also must be included in the portfolio. These samples must include, but are not limited to, the following: Career-Related Education: Describe a career-related education that enhances employability.

Include a summary of school activities, career research projects, application of business education, and/or related occupational skills and their relationship to job.

Educational Enhancement: Describe educational opportunities that enhance employability. Include career opportunities development planning, summaries of job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, informational interviews, community service projects, and products developed during these experiences.

Examples of Special Skills: Includes up to 5 examples of special skills, talents, and/or abilities related to job and career goals. These may be in any format but must fit within the dimensions of the portfolio. Audio and/or video recordings may be included in the portfolio.

Graphic Design Rating Sheets: See pp. 79-80 What to Submit (RLC & SLC): PDF Upload of files RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29 SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7

Emphasize graphic interpretation of the topic and design. Do not use any words, diagrams, clipart, and/or artwork that are not public domain. The logo must be saved in JPEG, GIF, or EPS format. Graphics should be computer generated All other jobs must be saved in JPEG or PDF format. Participants must convert their entry to PDFs which should be submitted online by the stated deadline. The oral presentation should explain the development and contents of the design package. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,

participants should avoid using online presentation services. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic: You have been hired as a graphic designer for a new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) opening in a city with a population of approximately 200,000. Provide a branding package for the owners that would include a name for the FEC, logo, theme, store front design, interior and exterior signage, and menu boards.



Mobile Application Development Rating Sheets: See pp. 92-93 What to Submit (SLC Only): URL to website where program can be downloaded SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7.

This event begins at SLC. There is no RLC entry. The following platforms may be used to develop the project: Google’s Android, Apple iOS, or Microsoft

Windows Phone. Submit a URL [whether a website or a folder structure (e.g., Dropbox link)] containing the executable

object, data, program documentation (including but not limited to, execution instructions, system requirements, and text files for all program code and support file(s) needed to run the executable file no later than February 7.

Project submissions must include the source code and screen shots of the GUI in PDF format. The solution must run standalone with no programming errors. Applications may deploy from a smartphone, tablet, or both, but must be smartphone deployable. Applications do not need to be available for download from a digital-distribution multimedia-content

service. The app should be shown to the judges. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,


2017 SLC/NLC Topic Create a mobile application that would allow a platform for a digital yard sale to raise funds to attend NLC. The app should allow for the donation of items, including picture, suggested price, and a rating for the condition of the item. The app should allow for interaction/comments on the items. Code should be error free.

Public Service Announcement Rating Sheets: See pp. 98-99 What to Submit (RLC Only): Online video upload (< 30 sec.) RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29


Research and form an objective on the topic provided. Create a script and 30-second video on the topic. The presentation may include elements such as

graphics, pictures, music, voiceover, sound, and text. The video production may use any method to capture or create moving images. The PSA video must be shown to the judges. The presentation should include the team’s objective toward the topic, major findings from the topic

research, the script writing process, use of different video techniques, a list of equipment and software used, and copyright issues with pictures, music, or other items.

Competitors must bring their own script copy if they want to refer to it during the presentation. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,

participants should avoid using online presentation services. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic Develop a public service announcement that addresses the safety and security surrounding the use of drones.

Publication Design Rating Sheets: See pp. 102-103 What to Submit (RLC & SLC): PDF Upload of files RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29 SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7

Emphasize graphic interpretation of the print publications. Do not use any words, diagrams, clipart, and/or artwork that are not public domain. All other jobs must be saved in JPEG or PDF format. Designs should be computer generated. Participants must convert their entry to PDFs which should be submitted online by the stated deadline. The oral presentation should include the team’s objective toward the topic; use of different design

techniques; a list of software used; and copyright issues with images or other items. Competitors may bring copies of printed materials designed for presentation. Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore,

participants should avoid using online presentation services. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic: Create a publication portfolio promoting a new, member original TV series or movie. The portfolio should include a poster, character cutout design, ¼ page newspaper advertisement, and three additional promotional products. Everything should meet "G" rating requirements.



Social Media Campaign Rating Sheets: See pp. 105-106 What to Submit (RLC Only): Marketing Deck—PDF of printed slides (< 30 slides) RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29


Competitors must submit a marketing deck in PDF format. The deck should not consist of more than 30 slides. The deck must address all items specified on the production rating sheet. This marketing deck is not necessarily the same slides that would be used in the SLC presentation component.

Internet access will not be provided for the presentation component of this event. Therefore, participants should avoid using online presentation services.

The project should address the following: Effectively address a recruitment opportunity and a strategic approach to targeting prospective

members, as well as engaging existing members. Campaign has high level of engagement and interactivity: Likes, shares, Retweets, RSVPs, etc. Demonstrates knowledge of social media marketing beyond community management, including but

not limited to: developing unique content, effectively utilizing existing content, optimizing content for search, distributing content across as many platforms as possible within a limited budget.

Describe any applicable insight/research methodology as to why you have chosen specific platforms, messaging, content, engagement, and outreach strategies.

Overall campaign—images, video, copywriting, graphic designs (if applicable)—is creative and appealing.

Final product indicates a clear thought process, a well-formulated campaign, and execution of a firm idea.

Effectively communicate required information and drive the campaign toward a clear call-to-action. 2017 RLC/SLC/NLC Topic Create a social media marketing campaign to create buzz surrounding an upcoming, new, member original TV series or movie. Use a minimum of three different social media platforms. Everything should meet "G" rating requirements.

Website Design Rating Sheets: See pp. 108-109 What to Submit (RLC & SLC): URL of website RLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by November 29 SLC Deadline: Must be submitted online by February 7

Websites must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging. The website should include elements such as page layout, navigational scheme, graphics/multimedia

use, site content, and correct business format. The product or service may be real or fictional. Any photographs, text, trademarks, or names that are used on the site must be supported by proper

documentation and approvals indicated on the website. Members are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws and may be disqualified if items are used inappropriately and not documented.

Websites should be designed to allow for viewing by as many different platforms as possible. No changes may be made to the website after the official entry date. Sites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible. Explanations should include development and design process, use and implementation of innovative

technology, use and development of media elements. The website should be shown to judges. 2017 SLC/NLC Topic Develop a website for a new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) opening in a city with a population of approximately 200,000. Name the FEC. The FEC will be offering a variety of activities of your choice with a snack bar. The FEC will offer party packages to their customers. The website should allow customers to check availability for parties and make party reservations online. The site should also include a contact page.


Recognition Events Administrator of the Year Adviser of the Year Businessperson of the Year New Adviser of the Year, Dr. Sarah M. Heath Award Who’s Who in FBLA, Russell Mercer Award

Eligibility Each chapter may enter one individual for each recognition event. Administrator of the Year: An administrator is not eligible if he/she has received an Overall Local or System Administrator of the Year within the past 5 years. Adviser of the Year/New Adviser of the Year: An adviser is not eligible if he/she has received a Region Adviser of the Year award within the past 5 years. Advisers with no more than 5 years of service will be eligible for New Adviser of the Year. Businessperson of the Year: Nominees must be members of the business community. They may not come from the educational community.

Who’s Who in FBLA: Nominees must achieve at least the Business Level recognition in the National FBLA Business Achievement Award Member Recognition Program by February 7. Nominees for Adviser of the Year, New Adviser of the Year, and Who’s Who in FBLA must be registered for the State Leadership Conference to be considered.

Guidelines Pre-Conference Submission Guidelines The following must be submitted online no later than February 7. The appropriate online event entry form should be completed

by the local chapter adviser or president. The online entry form should include: ● A letter of recommendation addressed to the FBLA state

adviser from the local chapter adviser and/or president naming the person nominated and giving the reasons for the nomination;

● A biographical sketch of the nominee, addressing the criteria listed below;

● Optional. You may also include no more than 3 additional letters of recommendations from school administrators, department or CTAE supervisors, fellow FBLA advisers, other local officers, etc.

Event Selection Criteria Awards & Recognition

Administrator of the Year

Years of support and participation in FBLA activities Support of local, state, and national officers Support of local advisers in attending FBLA conferences

and conducting local chapter activities Extent of support of state and national conference

participation Contribution to chapter projects and participation in state and nationally approved projects

Recommendations supportive of the administrator’s involvement in and support of FBLA.

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition At least one school and one school system administrator from among the nominees will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference

Adviser of the Year New Adviser of the

Year

Years of participation in FBLA activities; State and national officers; Extent of state and national conference participation; Contribution to chapter projects and participation in state

and nationally approved projects; Recommendations supportive of the adviser’s

involvement in FBLA

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition One adviser from each region will be recognized as a Region Adviser of the Year. State officer advisers will automatically receive this recognition.

At least one new adviser with less than 5 years of experience statewide will be recognized as a New Adviser of the Year One adviser from the above awardees will be recognized as the Outstanding Local Adviser will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference.

Businessperson of the Year

Years of participation in FBLA-PBL activities Promotion of FBLA-PBL through presentations and

seminars Contribution to local or state chapter projects and

activities. Financial assistance to and sponsorship of activities for

local and/or state chapter(s)

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition One nominee will be recognized as the Businessperson of the Year will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference.

Who’s Who in FBLA Years of participation in FBLA activities. Extent of participation in conferences sponsored by the

state chapter and national association. Offices held. Contributions to local, state, and national projects. Participation in other activities. Recommendations supportive of the member’s

involvement in FBLA. Level achieved in the Business Achievement Awards

Individual Member Recognition Program. Leadership interview

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition One nominee from each region will be recognized as a Region Who’s Who in FBLA. State officers will automatically receive this recognition. One nominee from the above awardees will be recognized as the overall Who’s Who in FBLA winner and will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference.


State Only Events Battle of the Chapters, Brenda R. Woodruff Award

Competencies This event is composed of 2 parts: an online objective test and an oral question/answer session. Online Objective Test: The online objective test may include questions on any FBLA state or national publication or current national and state news issues. Questions will be formulated from information contained in the National and State handbooks, National FBLA Bylaws, National and Georgia FBLA websites, The Tomorrow’s Business Leader, Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, National and State Awards Program Guidelines, Georgia FBLA Chapter Planning Guide, and national and state mailings. This portion will be administered at the beginning of the Fall Leadership Conference. Question/Answer Session: A maximum of ten teams will be selected for the oral question/answer session with questions based on the same content as the objective test. This portion will be held at the State Leadership Conference.

Eligibility Each chapter may enter one team that must be composed of 3 members. Only two members of the team may have competed in this event at a previous conference. Each member of the team must be a member of an active local chapter and be on the record in the FBLA National Center as having paid dues by October 1. Current Georgia FBLA state officers are not eligible to compete in this event.

Regulations Event entry form on the Fall Leadership Conference registration form must be completed by the local adviser or designee and must be mailed to the FBLA state office postmarked no later than the published deadline.

Procedure Online Objective Test: A one-hour written test will be administered during the Fall Leadership Conference based on the competencies listed. Contestants should study FBLA Bylaws, FBLA history and operations, important individuals and dates in national and state FBLA, parliamentary procedure, current events, FBLA partnerships and programs, national and state competitive event guidelines, and Georgia FBLA Battle of the Chapters and Battle of the States history. The online objective test will consist of 100 points. The team score is determined by averaging the scores of its members. The teams with the highest average scores on the objective test will be scheduled for the question and answer session. The number of teams advancing to the question/answer session will be determined by the judges. The maximum is ten. Question/Answer Session – Preliminary Round: Prior to the preliminary oral round, each team member and their adviser will be required to attend an orientation session shortly before the semifinal competition. Time and location will be announced at the conference. Failure to attend may result in the team being disqualified. The team members participating in the oral rounds must be the same members who took the online objective test. Chapter teams will be lined up across the stage in alphabetical order according to school name. An announcer will give a question to each chapter beginning in alphabetical order. The first team member on that chapter will have a chance to answer the question within 10 seconds. A timekeeper will state

when the ten seconds are up. If the team member answers the question incorrectly, the next chapter’s team member will attempt to answer the same question. Questions will be asked in random order. They will not range in order of difficulty. If more than one answer is given by a team member, the first answer will be the only one used by the judges. When the question has been answered correctly, a new question will be asked of the next chapter’s team member. If no one answers a question correctly, the question is discarded. Another question is given with no one disqualified for the previous question. When a team member answers incorrectly, he/she will leave the stage only after the question has been answered correctly. Questions will be asked of team members until only two chapters are represented. Team members are not allowed to discuss the question in the preliminary round. The audience is asked to remain quiet and not respond to the question. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in the team being disqualified. The audience is not permitted to come to the judges’ table during or after the performance. All judges’ decisions are final. If one chapter eliminates all remaining teams, that team will automatically advance to the final round. The teams just eliminated will return and will continue until only one team remains. The use of recording devices, including video cameras, is prohibited. Question/Answer Session—Final Round: Two teams are represented in the finals. All three team members of these teams will participate in this round. The final round will be divided into ten rounds, each round consisting of each team being asked a question. The order the teams will answer a question will be determined by a coin toss.

The first team will be asked a question. The team will have 5 seconds to answer the question. The time will start from the time the question has been completed. If that team answers the question correctly, that team will receive 1 point for that round. If an incorrect answer is given, the question will be thrown out and a new question will be asked of the next team. A round will be completed when both teams have been given a question. For the next round, the order of teams will be rotated.

At the end of ten rounds, the team with the most points will be the winner. In the event that the teams are tied at the end of the tenth round, the competition will continue until one team is able to answer a question correctly while the other team answers the question in that round incorrectly.

Judging The online objective tests will be computer graded. Ties will be broken by comparing the last ten questions of the objective tests for the affected participants. The Judging for the oral question/answer session will be by a panel of former state and national officers, former Battle of the Chapters participants, and advisers.

Awards Each team member, as well as the chapter, of the championship team, will receive an award at the State Leadership Conference. The individual who scores highest on the online objective test will also be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. There is no national competition for this event.


Chapter of the Year Eligibility Each local chapter may enter this event and must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as paying dues by January 15 of the current school year. To be eligible for this award, a chapter must accumulate a minimum number of points on the Georgia FBLA Outstanding Chapter Recognition/Chapter of the Year form. To be eligible for the overall Chapter of the Year, the chapter must achieve the National FBLA Outstanding Chapter Award.

Regulations 1. The entry form, submission packet, and supporting materials

must be completed by the local adviser or designee and must be received in the Competitive Events office postmarked no later than February 11 and RECEIVED by February 14.

2. To qualify for Chapter of the Year or and Outstanding Local Chapter, a chapter must also submit with the entry form and required documentation. If you wish to be considered for overall Chapter of the Year honors, you must submit a copy of the chapter’s FBLA Outstanding Chapter Award entry form.

3. All supporting documentation must be provided in the order according to the entry form/submission packet and MUST BE bound (wire, spiral, comb, coil, tape). Entries submitted in three ring binders will be disqualified. Every page of the documentation must be numbered with the proscribed activity number. Pages that are not numbered will not be counted as valid documentation. All documentation must reference the applicable Chapter of the Year Activity Number.

4. Instead of submitting a hard copy entry, you may submit it as a webpage but documentation for each item number must be on a separate page/tab. If documentation is used more than once, the documentation must be copied and posted to each item to which it applies. If you choose to submit online, you still submit a completed Chapter of the Year Submission Packet by February 14 and cannot make any changes to the website after this date.

5. All documentation will be reviewed and scrutinized. Chapters will not be awarded points if documentation is inaccurate, insufficient, or incomplete.

6. Any entry that is not accompanied by the following will be disqualified: Chapter of the Year Entry Form AND Submission Packet

7. Chapters who submitted a 2015-2016 Chapter of the Year

entry will automatically be registered for the 2016-2017 Chapter of the Year event. Other chapters wishing to participate must register as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected].

Procedure To obtain the required points as specified on the Georgia FBLA Outstanding Chapter Recognition and Chapter of the Year form, chapters must meet the following criteria for each requirement and submit the listed required documentation: 1. State Officer - Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for

having state or region officers. Maximum: 50 points.

You will receive 50 points for having a current state officer for the 2016-2017 school year.

You will receive 5 points for having a state officer candidate at the 2017 State Leadership Conference. You will receive 20 points for having a current 2016-2017 region officer who meets all required obligations. Max 20 points. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

2. Professional Chapter Meetings. Chapters can obtain

points by holding professional chapter business meetings with either a guest speaker or a leadership training activity. These meetings must be professional in nature. Chapter meetings where the primary activity is a social event do not qualify as a professional business meeting. Maximum: 50 points.

You will receive 10 points for each professional business meeting your chapter holds. Online Submission Documentation: Chapters must upload a copy of the agenda AND minutes from the meeting to receive credit. The minutes must follow an acceptable format. Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #2 for each meeting.

3. Chapter Management and Organization. Chapters can

obtain points by conducting various activities designed to strengthen the chapter during the school year. Maximum: 60 points.

You will receive 10 points for developing a local chapter Program of Work. Online Submission: You must upload a copy of the completed Program of Work Form/Template to Chapter of the Year Online Form #3 You will receive 10 points for preparing a chapter public relations plan. Online Submission: You must upload a copy of the FBLA Chapter Public Relations Plan to Chapter of the Year Online Form #3 You will receive 10 points for conducting an officer planning session for new officers during the summer or at the beginning of the school year. Online Submission: You must upload a copy of the schedule/agenda of your officer planning meeting to Chapter of the Year Online Form #3 You will receive 5 points for developing a point system for your local chapter as a means of recognizing outstanding local chapter members. Online Submission: You must upload a copy of the point system to Chapter of the Year Online Form #3 You will receive 5 points for developing a chapter budget and an income statement. Online Submission: You must upload a copy of the FBLA-PBL Chapter Budget Form/Template to Chapter of the Year Online Form #3 You will receive 5 points for conducting a new officer installation or new member induction ceremony, the FBLA-PBL History Presentation, or Emblem Ceremony. Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of the program from this ceremony You will receive 5 points for nominating a local adviser for Adviser of the Year by February 1. Online Submission: You must complete the Adviser of the Year Online Form. Note: You will not receive credit for if nominee has been recognized in the past five years as a Region Adviser of the Year or New Adviser of the Year.


You will receive 5 points for nominating an outstanding member for Who’s Who in FBLA by February 1. Online Submission: You must complete the Who’s Who in FBLA Online Form. Note: You will not receive credit for if nominee has been recognized in the past five years as a Region Who’s Who in FBLA honoree. You will receive 5 points for nominating a local member for Georgia FBLA Member of the Month (max 5 points). Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of the completed application. You will receive 5 points for submitting a workshop proposal for the 2017 State Leadership Conference by January 15. Online Submission: You must complete the 2017 SLC Workshop Online Proposal Form.

4. FBLA Week Activities. Chapters can obtain points for conducting activities during FBLA Week. Maximum: 60 points.

You will receive 10 points for each activity planned for FBLA Week. Online Submission: For each FBLA Week activity, you must complete an Online Project Activity Report based on your planned activities. You will receive 10 points for having a local elected official sign the FBLA Week Proclamation. Manual Documentation: You must include a copy of the signed proclamation as well as a picture of your local chapter officers (or other member representatives) with the local elected official(s) during the signing.

5. Social Activity. Chapters can obtain points for participating in a social activity organized by the state and local chapters. Maximum: 20 points.

You will receive 5 points for conducting a social activity for your members (maximum 15 points). Online Submission: You must complete an Online Project Activity Report Form. You will receive 5 points for participating in a social activity developed by Georgia FBLA. Acceptable social activities include FBLA Night with the Hawks and any other announced social activity. Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of your ticket stubs and provide a list of names of individuals in attendance. Note: To receive credit for FBLA Night with the Hawks, you must purchase your tickets with the Atlanta Hawks as a FBLA chapter. If your tickets are purchased as part of DECA, you will not receive credit

6. Chapter Membership (based on February 1 numbers) –

Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for each of their paid chapter members. All FBLA membership numbers will be verified against national FBLA records as of February 1. Maximum: 400 points.

You will receive 1 point for every member. Note: You must have a minimum of 100 members or 20% Market Share to apply for Gold Chapter. You must have a minimum of 50 members or 10% Market Share to apply for Bronze or Silver Chapter. Chapters that receive enough points for Gold Chapter but do not have a minimum of 100 members or 20% Market Share will be subjected to Penalty A which may drop you to Silver Chapter. Chapters that earn enough points for Bronze or Silver Chapter but do not have a minimum of 50 members or 10% Market Share will be subject to Penalty Points A and may drop in level.

These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

7. Chapter Market Share (based on February 1 numbers) Chapters can obtain points for obtaining a certain percentage of Market Share (percentage of school population that is FBLA members). Maximum: 50 points. You will receive 1 point for every percentage Market Share your chapter has by February 1. For example, 32% Market Share = 32 points. Manual Documentation: If you wish to obtain points because of your Market Share percentages, you must submit a copy of your FBLA Market Share application AND a letter from a school administrator verifying the total school population for grades 9-12. Calculate Market Share by dividing the number of paid members by the number of students in grades 9-12 at your school.

8. Chapter Membership Increase (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for each additional member they increase from the previous year. All FBLA membership numbers will be verified against national FBLA records as of February 1. Maximum: 100 points. Your chapter will receive 1 point for each additional member over last year’s final membership. Dues must be received in the national office no later than February 1. You will receive 5 points if you meet or exceed last year’s final membership by November 1. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

9. Membership Campaigns. Chapters can obtain points for achieving recognition in one of the state or national membership campaigns. Maximum: 75 points.

You will receive 2 points for each member who submits a Membership Madness online application (recruits 5 new members) by the stated deadline. Manual Documentation: You must submit a completed online Membership Madness Form. You will receive 5 points for each member who submits a Membership Mania online application (recruits 10 new members) by the stated deadline. Note: if a member submits both a Membership Madness and a Membership Mania application, they will only receive points for Membership Mania. A member cannot get points for both Membership Madness and Membership Mania. Manual Documentation: You must submit a completed online Membership Mania Form. Note for Membership Madness and Membership Mania, a recruited member may not be duplicated on any other Madness/Mania application. Additionally, a recruited member cannot include individuals who were members last year. You will receive 10 points for each adviser who submits a 100% Class Participation Form (minimum of 10 students). Limit 10 points per adviser. Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of the 100% Class Participation application with class rosters and membership roster with class members highlighted. You will receive 5 points for placing in one of the Georgia FBLA membership campaigns (2016 Rally Roundup, 2016 Operation October, 2016 Now in November, 2016 December Draft, Join In January 2017, or February Frenzy 2017).


Receiving a membership award at FLC or RLC does not qualify for this criterion. Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of the membership campaign certificate. You will receive 75 points for each adviser who achieves a 100% FBLA Membership Excellence Award (all students taught are paid members). Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of the 100% Membership Excellence application with class rosters and membership roster with class members highlighted .

10. New Chapter Charter or Reactivation. Chapters can obtain points for chartering new FBLA or FBLA-ML chapters or reactivating inactive FBLA or FBLA-ML chapters. Maximum: 60 points.

You will receive 15 points for each FBLA or FBLA-ML chapter you charter or reactivate in Georgia by February 1. Only one chapter may claim credit for each chapter that is chartered or reactivated. Manual Documentation: You must complete the form on the submission packet. If you have chartered or reactivated two or more chapters, you should complete the Local Recruitment of Chapters application form to receive state and national recognition.

11. Professional Division Member Recruitment – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points by recruitment members into the FBLA-PBL Professional Division. This information will be verified against National FBLA membership records. Current and new lifetime professional division members count as one member each. Maximum: 150 points.

You will receive 10 points for each Professional Division member affiliated with your chapter by February 1. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records. If you had Professional Division Members in 2015-2016, you can receive 5 bonus points if you have more Professional Members this year than you had last year. You cannot receive these points this year if you did not have Professional Division members last year.

12. Publicity. Chapters can obtain points for obtaining publicity of chapter activities in local media. Maximum: 75 points

You will receive 2 points for each article appearing in the school or school system newspaper/newsletter or school website. Manual Documentation: You must submit the actual (copies not accepted) newspaper/newsletter/website article (labeled with the name of the newspaper/newsletter AND the date published). You will receive 10 points for each article appearing in a local/community newspaper (must not be published by school system). Manual Documentation: You must submit the actual (copies not accepted) newspaper/newsletter article (labeled with the name of the newspaper/newsletter AND the date published). You will receive 15 points for each television appearance or radio program (does not include school television or radio appearances). Manual Documentation: You must submit a letter from the radio or television station verifying appearance on program. You will receive 10 points for developing a chapter newsletter that is published at least three times a year. Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy of the first page of each of the three newsletters.

You will receive 5 points for developing and publishing a chapter website about your chapter’s current year activities. Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy or screen shot of the home page of your chapter’s website. Note: The website you enter for the website Design event does not count. You will receive 5 points for developing and maintaining a chapter social media page (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) (max 5 points). Manual Documentation: You must submit a copy or screen shot of the chapter page. URL will be verified and must be active). Note: The page must clearly list school name and FBLA. In order to count points for an article or other publicity, the article or publicity item must be primarily about your FBLA chapter activity and FBLA must be clearly stated in the article. A mere mention about FBLA in the article or a general article about an FBLA member that does not focus on FBLA will not receive any points. Only articles will receive credit. Photographs (even with captions), announcements, etc., will NOT count for credit.

13. FBLA Publication Submission. Chapters can obtain points for obtaining publicity of chapter activities in the Tomorrow’s Business Leader or on the Georgia FBLA. Maximum: 25 points

You will receive 10 points for each article that is published in the Tomorrow’s Business Leader by February 1. The article must actually be chosen for publication, not just submitted. Manual Documentation: You must include a copy of the article that was published in the Tomorrow’s Business Leader. You will receive 2 points for each article that is published on the Georgia FBLA Website by February 1. A maximum of 10 points may be earned for submitting articles to the Georgia FBLA Website. You can only receive credit for up to 2 articles per month, based on the date of submission, not the date of the activity. (For example, if you submit 4 articles during the month of February that cover 2 articles for January activities and 2 articles for February activities, you will only receive credit for 2 articles.) Online Documentation: You must include a copy of the online Georgia FBLA News Submission Form. Only articles will receive credit. Photographs (even with captions), announcements, etc., will NOT count for credit. You will receive 5 points for submitting a completed scrapbook page to the Georgia FBLA scrapbook prior to February 1. In order to receive credit for this, the scrapbook page must be 12” x 12 in dimensions. Manual Documentation: You must include a picture of the completed scrapbook page. You will receive 1 point for each member who joins/likes the Georgia FBLA page on Facebook by February 1. (max 10 points). Online Submission: You must list all members who have Joined/Liked the Georgia FBLA page on Facebook. Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #13.

14. Submission of FBLA Chapter Pictures. Chapters can obtain points for submitting digital pictures to [email protected] no later than February 1. Maximum: 25 points

Pictures must represent a variety of chapter activities throughout the year. Pictures to send should include: Pictures of local chapter advisers


Pictures of chapter performing service projects Pictures of members at conferences (credit will only be

given for 1 picture per conference attended) Pictures of chapter members interacting with business

partners, community leaders, elected officials Pictures of chapter members participating in leadership

development activities.

You will receive 2 points for each picture emailed to [email protected]. Pictures must adhere to the submission guidelines published in the Chapter Planning Guide. Pictures that are emailed elsewhere or do not follow submission guidelines will not be eligible for credit. You can only receive credit for up to 2 pictures per month, based on the date of submission, not the date of the activity in the picture. (For example, if you submit 4 pictures during the month of February that cover 2 pictures for January activities and 2 pictures for February activities, you will only receive credit for 2 pictures.) Manual Documentation: You must include a copy of the email submitting the pictures as well as a copy of the pictures.

15. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Governmental

Awareness Project. Chapters can obtain points by involving members of the U.S. Congress or Georgia General Assembly with their chapter meetings and activities. You can also obtain points by having a chapter member serve as a legislative page provided that such paging experience was arranged by FBLA chapter. Points will NOT be given for activities that are simply attending a meeting of the legislator. The legislator must participate in an activity sponsored by the local chapter. You can also receive up to additional points for writing letters to governmental officials according to the Governmental Outreach Project guidelines. Maximum: 25 points.

You will receive 10 points for a state or US legislator participating in a chapter activity. Note: The legislator must actually participate in the chapter activity. No credit will be given for simply inviting a legislator. Manual Documentation: Letter from legislator verifying attendance OR Photograph and description of activity and a copy of the letter sent to the government official according to the Governmental Outreach Project guidelines. You will receive 5 points for a school board member or system superintendent participating in a chapter activity. Note: The board member or superintendent must actually participate in the chapter activity. No credit will be given for simply inviting an individual. Manual Documentation: Letter from official verifying attendance OR Photograph and description of activity and a copy of the letter sent to the official according to the Governmental Awareness Project guidelines. You will receive 1 point for each letter written to governmental officials (max 5 letters). Documentation: You must submit a copy of each letter sent to the governmental official. Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #15

16. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Business Organization Contact Project. Chapters can obtain points by increasing the exposure of FBLA and explaining the benefits of the organization to local business groups (Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Jaycees, Lions Club, business advisory committees, and other civic groups, chambers of commerce, corporate officials of businesses, etc.). Simply submitting a press release or letter to a business explaining FBLA or simply going on a business tour will not satisfy this requirement. The Georgia FBLA promotional brochure should be given to

the members of the business group and a presentation on FBLA must be given. Maximum: 25 points.

You will receive 10 points for each presentation about FBLA to a local business, civic, or service organization. The presentation must promote the goals and/or activities of FBLA. Manual Documentation: Attach a copy of the program or presentation for each presentation OR attach a copy of a letter from the local business group verifying your presentation. You must also submit an outline of your speech/presentation. You will receive 5 points (max 5 points) for presentation about FBLA to a local business advisory committee or PTSO. The presentation must promote the goals and/or activities of FBLA. Manual Documentation: Attach a copy of the program or presentation for each presentation OR attach a copy of a letter from the group verifying your presentation. You must also submit an outline of your speech/presentation. You will receive 5 points (max 5 points) for having a member complete a job shadow experience. An online or virtual shadow experience does not qualify. Manual Documentation: Submit a 200 word essay on what the student learned during the job shadow experience. You must also attach a verification letter from the business shadowed. Essay should follow the FBLA-PBL Format Guide for an unbound report.

17. Community Service Projects. Chapters will obtain points

for each service project benefiting your community that is not a fundraising project, unless funds are being raised for a particular nonprofit entity. Maximum: 75 points.

You will receive 10 points for each service project benefiting your community (not fundraising). Online Submission: For each community service project activity, you must complete an Online Project Activity Report Form. You will receive 5 points for partnering with another CTSO (CTI, DECA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, and TSA) on a community service project. Other organizations such as Student Council, National Honor Society, BETA, FEA, etc. do not qualify as a CTSO.

18. School Service Projects. Chapters will obtain points for

each service project benefiting your school, another school organization, or school’s faculty or staff that is not a fundraising project, unless funds are being raised for your school. Maximum: 75 points. You will receive 10 points for each service project benefiting your school (not fundraising) You will receive 5 points for partnering with another CTSO (CTI, DECA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, and TSA) on a school service project. Other organizations such as Student Council, National Honor Society, BETA, FEA, etc. do not qualify as a CTSO. Online Submission: For each school service project activity, you must complete an Online Project Activity Report Form.

19. Participation in State Service Project at the Fall

Leadership Conference – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for participating in the State Service Project at the 2016 Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Conference. This information will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 50 points.

You will receive 10 points for each team entry in the MONOPOLY® Tournament benefiting the March of Dimes


Birth Defects Foundation. These points will be automatically calculated. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

20. Participation in Georgia FBLA State Service Project – March of Dimes. Chapters can obtain points for raising money and developing educational programs about the March of Dimes, our Georgia FBLA State Service Project. Maximum: 75 points.

You will receive 2 points for each $25 your chapter raised and contributed to the March of Dimes from March 21, 2016 to February 14, 2017, according to your March of Dimes fundraising form. Manual Documentation: Attach a copy of your March of Dimes fundraising forms and a copy of the dated receipt from the March of Dimes.

You will receive 5 points for conducting a March of Dimes educational activity at your school. You will receive credit for only one educational activity. Online Submission: You must complete an Online Project Activity Report Form.

21. Participation/Recognition at 2016 State Leadership

Conference – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for receiving recognition at the 2016 State Leadership Conference. All entries will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 200 points. You will receive 5 points if your adviser served as an event administrator or assistant at the 2016 State Leadership Conference (maximum of 5 points). Online Documentation: To receive these points, you should include a statement from adviser listing name of adviser and event administered. Complete Chapter of the Year Online Form #21. You will receive 5 points if your adviser volunteers to serve as an event administrator or assistant at the 2017 State Leadership Conference (maximum of 5 points). Documentation: To receive these points, you should include a statement from adviser listing name of adviser who is volunteering. Complete Chapter of the Year Online Form #21 You will receive 8 points for placing First – Tenth place in a competitive event at the 2016 State Leadership Conference. You will receive 2 points for each competitive event entry that competes does not place at the 2016 State Leadership Conference. Note: An ENTRY is defined as an individual/team /chapter submission in a competitive event. For example, a team of 2-3 students entering Entrepreneurship counts as only one entry. A chapter submission of a chapter report counts as only one entry. If two different students compete in an online objective test event, each student will count as a separate entry. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records, except for the points for Adviser administering an event. To receive points for an Adviser administering an event at the 2016 State Leadership Conference, you should include a note listing the name of the adviser, school, and the event administered. If you attended the 2016 SLC, you can receive 5 bonus points if you had more members attend the 2016 SLC than you had attend the 2015 SLC. You will not qualify for the bonus points if you attended the 2016 SLC but did not attend the 2015 SLC.

22. Participation/Recognition at 2016 National Leadership Conference – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for receiving recognition at the 2016 National Leadership Conference in Nashville. Maximum 300 points.

You will receive 20 points for placing First – Tenth Place in each National FBLA Competitive Event You will receive 10 points for receiving a Gold Seal Award of Merit, an Outstanding Chapter Award recognition, achieving Who’s Who in FBLA or BAA-America recognition, for winning a Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship, or for being a top 12/15 non-placing event finalist, placing in an Open Event, or for each member attending the Institute for Leaders. You will receive 10 points for each entry competing in but not placing in that event (does NOT include open testing events). You will receive 2 points per member (advisers and chaperones do not qualify) attending the 2016 NLC but not competing in an individual or team event. You will receive 5 points for each individual your chapter recruited who served as a competitive event judge at 2016 NLC. All judges must be reported to Georgia FBLA and actual attendance and participation as a judge will be verified with the national office in order for points to be received. Max 100 points. Note: An ENTRY is defined as an individual/team /chapter submission in a competitive event. For example, a team of 2-3 students entering Entrepreneurship counts as only one entry. A chapter submission of a chapter report counts as only one entry. If two different students compete in an online objective test event, each student will count as a separate entry. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

23. Participation at 2016 Summer Leadership & Officer

Training Summits – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points by participating in the 2016 Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summits (SLOTS). Maximum: 120 points. You will receive 10 points for each member attending the Georgia FBLA SLOTS program These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records. If you attended the 2015 SLOTS, you can receive 5 bonus points if you had more members attend SLOTS this year than you had in the previous year. You will not qualify for the bonus points if you attended the 2016 SLOTS but did not attend the 2015 SLOTS.

24. Participation at 2016 FBLA Adviser Leadership Conference (FALCON) – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for each adviser attending the 2016 Georgia FBLA Adviser Leadership Conference. All entries will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 30 points. You will receive 10 points for each adviser attending one of our two FALCONs. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

25. Participation at 2016 Fall Motivational Rally – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points by attending the 2016 Georgia


FBLA Fall Motivational Rally. All entries will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 150 points. You will receive 2 points for each member registered (advisers and chaperones do not qualify). These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records. If you also attended the 2015 Rally, you can receive 5 bonus points if you have more members attend the 2016 Rally than attended the 2015 Rally. You will not qualify for these points if you attended the 2016 Rally but did not attend the 2015 Rally.

26. Participation at 2016 Fall Motivational Rally Competitive

Events – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points by participating in competitive events offered at the 2016 Georgia FBLA Fall Motivational Rally. All entries will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 25 points

You will receive 5 points for each separate event entered and 2 points for each Team Open Testing entry (limit 2 points per event). (Note: If you enter more than one entries in a particular online objective test event, you will still only receive 2 points for this event entry). A team taking a single tests counts as only 1 entry. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

27. Participation at 2016 National Fall Leadership

Conference – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for each member that attends the 2016 FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference. This information will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 50 points.

You will receive 10 points for each member registered (advisers and chaperones do not qualify). Members who did not attend the Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Conference only qualify for 5 points. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

28. Participation at 2016 Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic. Chapters can obtain points for each member that attends the 2016 Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Conference. This information will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 100 points.

You will receive 5 points for each member registered who completes a leadership track. Advisers and chaperones do not qualify. You can receive an additional 10 points for entering a team in the Battle of the Chapters competition through online-testing. Team must consist of three members and all three must take the online test. You can receive an additional 15 points if your chapter’s Battle of the Chapters team places among the top 10 finalists. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records. If you also attended the 2015 FLC, you can receive 5 bonus points if you have more members attend the 2016 FLC than attended the 2015 FLC. You will not qualify for these points if you attended the 2016 FLC but did not attend the 2015 FLC.

29. Participation/Recognition at 2017 Region Leadership Conference. Chapters can obtain points for receiving recognition at the 2017 Region Leadership Conference. This information will be verified against official state records. Maximum: 150 points.

You will receive 5 points for every competitive event entry that places First-Fifth place. You will also receive 5 points for any at-large SLC qualifying entry that places outside the top five. You will receive 2 points for entry competing but not placing at the Region Leadership Conference Note: An ENTRY is defined as an individual/team /chapter submission in a competitive event. For example, a team of 2-3 students entering Entrepreneurship counts as only one entry. If two different students compete in an online objective test event, each student will count as a separate entry. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records. If you also attended the 2016 RLC, you can receive 5 bonus points if you have more members attend the 2017 RLC than attended the 2016 RLC. You will not qualify for these points if you attended the 2017 RLC but did not attend the 2016 RLC.

30. Conference All-Stars. Chapters can obtain points for members who attend all of the Georgia FBLA conferences (2016 Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summit, 2016 Fall Motivational Rally, 2016 Fall Leadership Conference, 2017 Region Leadership Conference, and 2017 State Leadership Conference). Maximum 150 points.

You will receive 10 points for each member who becomes a Conference All-Star by attending 2016 Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summit, 2016 Fall Motivational Rally, 2016 Fall Leadership Conference, 2017 Region Leadership Conference, and 2017 State Leadership Conference. These points will be automatically calculated from Georgia FBLA records.

31. Participation in Business Achievement Award Member

Recognition Program. Chapters can obtain points for members participating in the Business Achievement Awards Member Recognition Program by February 14. Maximum 150 points.

You will receive 15 points for each member who achieves the America level of the BAA Member Recognition Program for 2016-2017. You will receive 8 points for each member who achieves the Leader level of the BAA Member Recognition Program for 2016-2017 You will receive 3 points for each member who achieves the Business level of the BAA Member Recognition Program for 2016-2017. You will receive 1 point for each member who achieves the Future level of the BAA Member Recognition Program for 2016-2017. To receive Bronze or Silver Chapter status, your chapter must obtain at least 25 points in this area. To receive Gold Chapter status, your chapter must obtain at least 50 points in this area. Chapters that obtain enough total points for Bronze or Silver Chapter status but do not have at least 25 points in


this area will be assessed Penalty Point C which may change the recognition level. Chapters that obtain enough total points for Gold Chapter status but do not have at least 50 points in this area will be assessed Penalty Points C which may drop the chapter to Silver level. Manual Documentation: To receive these points, you should include documentation of levels completed. If your chapter also submitted BAA entries during the 2015-2016 school year, you can receive 5 bonus points if you have more members submit BAA entries during 2016-2017 than submitted during 2015-2016. You will not qualify for these points if your chapter did not submit any BAA entries during the 2015-2016 school year.

32. Participation in 2016-2017 State Project – The TREY Project. Chapters can obtain points for participating in the Georgia FBLA State Project The TREY Project. Maximum: 75 points

You will receive 1 point for every 10 points you receive on the Georgia FBLA State Project Form submitted. Project forms and supporting documentation should be submitted separately by February 6. Online Submission: You must complete the Online The TREY Project State Project Form. You will receive 5 points for completing a prior Georgia FBLA State Project (max 5 points). Online Submission: You must upload the project form for one for the prior projects and a 300-word essay to Chapter of the Year Online Form #32.

33. Participation in National FBLA Program or Project. Chapters can obtain points for participating in National FBLA Programs or Projects. Maximum: 50 points.

You will receive 10 points for each program or project in which your chapter participates.

The following projects qualify for consideration. Adviser Wall of Fame Applying for March of Dimes Mission LIFT Grants Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Accounting,

Management, or Personal Finance Challenge Country Meats DormCo.com Ozark Delight Candy Company Schermer Pecans School Spirit Coffee TomWat Junior Tours Brainbench Certification FBLA-PBL Stock Market Game (must be from www.fbla-

pbl.org) LifeSmarts Participation Certified Internet Web Professional Certification National Association of Parliamentarians FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship National Technical Honor Society Scholarship NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards Scholarship Johnson & Wales University Scholarship FBLA National Scholarship Fund American Enterprise Day ACTE Student Awards Completing all three Chapter Challenges: Super

Sweeps, Nonstop November, and Action Awareness

See the Chapter of the Year Submission Packet for detailed requirements as to the proper documentation that must be submitted for each of the above projects/programs. Note: As additional national projects are defined and developed,

eligible projects and programs will be announced on the website.

34. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Conference Sponsorship

Project. Chapters can obtain points by making contributions to the Georgia FBLA Sponsorship Project. All conference sponsorship contributions must be made payable to Georgia FBLA and mailed so they are received no later than February 1 to Georgia FBLA, Attn: Monty Rhodes, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080. Maximum: 150 points.

You will receive 20 points for every $50 in sponsorship dollars secured or donated by the local chapter. These points will be automatically calculated based on contributions received by February 1.

35. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund. Chapters can obtain points by making contributions to Georgia FBLA scholarships. All scholarship fund contributions must be made payable to Georgia FBLA and mailed so they are received no later than February 1 to Georgia FBLA, Attn: Monty Rhodes, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080. Maximum: 50 points.

You will receive 10 points for each $50 contribution secured or donated by chapter to the Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund. You will receive 5 points for donating a scholarship basket at the Fall Leadership Conference. Note: There will not be a scholarship basket opportunity at the State Leadership Conference. These points will be automatically calculated based on scholarship basket entries and contributions received by February 1.

36. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Foundation. Chapters can

obtain points by obtaining donations or contributing to the Georgia FBLA Foundation. Contributions may come from corporate sponsors or local chapters. All foundation contributions must be made payable to Georgia FBLA Foundation and mailed so they are received no later than February 1 to Georgia FBLA Foundation, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080. Maximum: 100 points.

You will receive 15 points for each adviser that becomes a new member of the Georgia FBLA Foundation with an initial donation of $50. You will receive 10 points for each $25 donated by an adviser over initial $50. You will receive 10 points for each adviser that renews his/her foundation membership for $20. You will receive 20 points for each $50 contribution to the Georgia FBLA Foundation from an alumni member (adviser membership dues do not count toward this qualification). You will receive 3 points for each paid student member of the Foundation These points will be automatically calculated based on contributions received by February 1.

37. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Connecting Chapters Project. Chapters can obtain points by participating in a project with a chapter from another level with FBLA-PBL.


You must conduct a joint project with an FBLA – Middle Level chapter within its local attendance zone or with a neighboring Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) chapter if there is not an FBLA – Middle Level chapter. Chartering or reactivating a chapter at another level will satisfy this requirement. Note: Simply traveling with a FBLA – Middle Level chapter to a conference does not qualify as a Connecting Chapters project. Maximum: 30 points. You will receive 10 points for each joint project you conduct with another FBLA-Middle Level chapter or a Phi Beta Lambda chapter. Online Submission: You must complete an Online Project Activity Report Form. Please note that joint chapter activities with another high school FBLA chapter does not qualify

All documentation submitted for Chapter of the Year consideration MUST be submitted as proscribed in the Chapter of the Year Submission Packet. All Chapter of the Year documentation that must be submitted manually must be included with your entry form.

Penalty Points A. Penalty Points – Membership Threshold – Automatic Chapters applying for Bronze or Silver chapter recognition will receive a one-point penalty for each member below 50 as of paid membership on February 1. Chapters applying for Gold chapter recognition will receive a one-point penalty for each member below 100 as of paid membership on February 1. B. Penalty Points – Conference Attendance – Automatic Chapters applying for Gold chapter recognition will receive a ten-point penalty for each conference (SLOTS, Rally, FLC, or RLC) in which members did not attend. Chapters will also receive a ten-point penalty if an adviser did not participate in FALCON. C. Penalty Points – Business Achievement Awards Threshold – Automatic Chapters applying for Bronze or Silver chapter recognition will receive a one-point penalty for each point below 25 received on #31 by February 14. Chapters applying for Gold chapter recognition will receive a one-point penalty for each point below 50 received on #31 by February 14. Applications that are not RECEIVED by February 14 will receive a 100 point penalty.

Bonus Point Opportunities: Chapters that submit early documentation for certain criteria by December 5, will receive a 10% bonus, for all points submitted. The criteria that can earn bonus points are:

2. Professional Chapter Meetings 3. Chapter Management and Organization 5. Social Activity 6. Chapter Membership 7. Chapter Market Share 8. Chapter Membership Increase 10. New Chapter Charter or Reactivation 11. Professional Division Member Recruitment 12. Publicity 13. FBLA Publication Submission 14. Submission of FBLA Chapter Pictures 15. Participation in Georgia FBLA Governmental

Awareness Project 16. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Business

Organization Contact Project 17. Community Service Projects 18. School Service Projects 20. Participation in the Georgia FBLA State Service

Project – March of Dimes

31. Participation in the Business Achievement Awards Member Recognition Program

33. Participation in National FBLA Program or Project 34. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Conference

Sponsorship Project 35. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund 36. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Foundation 37. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Connecting

Chapters Project Any bonus points received over the maximum allowed will be allowed for each criterion. Additional submissions for these criteria will be accepted on February 5 if the maximum number of points is not reached with the December 5 submissions. Please note: All Project Activity Report forms must be complete and descriptive in order to earn the bonus points. Where applicable, documentation for certain activities (membership, participation/recognition at conferences, participation in state projects, etc.) will be verified against official Georgia FBLA state records.

Awards The number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference will be determined by the number of entries received with validated ratings. There is no national competition for this event. Chapters recognized in the Chapter of the Year program will be considered for the national Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit. Gold Chapter Awards: Chapters will be recognized as a Gold Chapter if they obtain at least 1,200 points on the Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year form and have at least 100 members or 20% Market Share. Silver Chapter Awards: Chapters will be recognized as a Silver Chapter if they obtain at least 900 points on the Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year form and have at least 50 members or 10% Market Share. Bronze Chapter Awards: Chapters will be recognized as a Bronze Chapter if they obtain at least 600 points on the Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year form and have at least 50 members or 10% Market Share. Superior Chapter Awards The 20 chapters that obtain the highest number of points will be recognized a Superior Chapter. Overall Chapter of the Year: From the group of the chapters that have attained the Outstanding Chapter Award from the national office, the chapter that has the highest point total on the Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year form will be named the Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year. In the event of a tie, the maximum point values will be removed from criteria 6, 7, 8, 11, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, and 31 to break the tie. All Chapter of the Year entries and supporting documentation must be postmarked by February 11 and RECEIVED by February 14. Mail to:

Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA Executive Director 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080


3-D ANIMATION Production Rating Sheet

Not Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds Points Evaluation Item Demonstrated Expectations Expectations Expectations Earned

Development of Project Video successfully conveys the message outlined in the topic and does so in a way that captivates audience attention

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Information related to topic is accurate 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Animated Video Production and Elements Overall quality of animated video 0 1–5 6-10 11-15 Graphics are appropriate and consistent throughout the video

0 1–6 7–13 14-20

Editing is seamless and does not seem fragmented 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Multiple animation techniques are utilized 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Video concludes with appropriate credits 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Logical flow of thoughts and seamless transitions 0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Subtotal /100 max. Penalty Points Deduct up to 15 points for not adhering to Guidelines

Total Points /100 max

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3-D ANIMATION Performance Rating Sheet


Development of Project Video successfully conveys the message outlined in the topic and does so in a way that captivates audience attention

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Information related to topic is accurate 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Animated Video Production and Elements Overall quality of animated video 0 1–5 6-10 11-15 Graphics are appropriate and consistent throughout the video

0 1–6 7–13 14-20

Editing is seamless and does not seem fragmented 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Multiple animation techniques are utilized 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Video concludes with appropriate credits 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Logical flow of thoughts and seamless transitions 0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Content Describes the pre-production process 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Describes the scenario 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Describes the production process 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Describes the post-production process 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Describes software used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Describes techniques used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Describes hardware used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery Statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /200 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation over seven (7) minutes. Time:

Dress Code Penalty Deduct 20 points if all competitors are not in Georgia FBLA Official Dress.

Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow directions

Total Points /200 max.

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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT Report Rating Sheet


Content

Purpose of Project •Project designed specifically to promote local understanding of and support for the American Enterprise system

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Research into school and/or community needs 0 1–2 3–4 5

Planning and development of project 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Implementation of project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Evaluation and Results •Benefits to and impact on the school and/or community

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Comments:

Report Format

Clear and concise presentation with logical arrangement of information following the rating sheet categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional report design appropriate for audience 0 1–2 3–4 5

Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 20 points for not adhering to Report Guidelines _____


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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet


Explanation

Describes project development and strategies used to implement project

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Describes research into school or community needs 0 1–5 6–10 11-15

Appropriate level of chapter member involvement in project

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Evidence of publicity received 0 1–2 3–4 5

Student evaluation of project effectiveness 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Delivery

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, assertiveness, and good voice projection

0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates ability to effectively answer questions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.


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BANKING & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS Performance Rating Sheet


Content Problem is understood and well-defined 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Alternatives are recognized with pros and cons stated and evaluated

0 1–7 8-14 15–20

Logical solution is selected with positive and negative aspects of its implementation given

0 1–7 8-14 15–20

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of banking and financial systems concepts

0 1–7 8-14 15–20

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Team members demonstrate self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–2 3–4 5

Team members participate actively during the presentation

0 1–2 3–4 5

Team demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.


Final Score /100 max.

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BUSINESS ETHICS Performance Rating Sheet

Preliminary Round Final Round


Content and Recommendation Situation is understood and effectively defined 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Ethical dimensions of the problem are clearly defined

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Team’s position is clearly stated 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Effective ethical solution is offered 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Quality of research 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Delivery

Statements are well organized and clearly stated, appropriate business language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions (SLC Final Round Only)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.


Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines



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BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN Report Rating Sheet


Report Content Description of business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain loan (one page)

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Company Description • Legal form of business • Company governance • Company location(s) • Long- and short-term goals

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Operations and Management • Business facilities described • Management personnel identified • Workforce described (current and projected)

0 1–8 9–18 19–25

Target Market • Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs) • Risks and potential adverse results identified, analyzed, and planned for

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Financial Institution • Name and type of financial institution to which loan application is being made

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Loan Request • Purpose of loan and amount requested • Itemized planned expenditures • Projections for future stability of company

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Supporting Documents • Works cited page

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Format Clear and concise presentation with logical arrangement of information following the rating sheet categories

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

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BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN Performance Rating Sheet


Content Description of the company, operations, and management (current & projected)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Description of the financial plan and strategies to obtain loan

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Underlying assumptions explained and supported 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Risks and potential adverse results identified, analyzed, and planned

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Purpose of loan and amount requested and projections

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

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BUSINESS PLAN Report Rating Sheet


Content Executive Summary •Convinces reader that business concept is sound and has a reasonable chance of success •Is concise and effectively written

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Company Profile •Legal form of business •Effective date of business •Company mission statement/vision •Company governance •Company location(s) •Immediate development goals •Overview of company’s financial status

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Industry Analysis •Description of industry (size, growth rates, nature of competition, history) •Trends and strategic opportunities within industry

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Target Market •Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs) •Effective analysis of market’s potential, current patterns, and sensitivities

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Competition •Key competitors identified •Effective analysis of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses •Potential future competitors •Barriers to entry for new competitors identified

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy •Key message to be communicated identified •Options for message delivery identified and analyzed including Web process •Sales procedures and methods defined

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Operations •Business facilities described •Production plan defined and analyzed •Workforce plan defined and analyzed •Impact of technology

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Management and Organization •Key employees/principals identified and described •Board of directors, advisory committee, consultants, and other human resources identified and described •Plan for identifying, recruiting, and securing key participants described •Compensation and incentives plan

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

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BUSINESS PLAN Report Rating Sheet (continued)

Long-term Development •Goals for three-, five- or more years are identified and documented •Risks and potential adverse results identified and analyzed •Strategy in place to take business toward long-term goals

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Financials •Type of accounting system to be used is identified •Financial projections are included and reasonable •1st year monthly cash flow •1st year monthly income statement •Yearly income statements for years 1, 3 & 5

•Financial assumptions clearly identified

0 1–7 8–14 15– 20

Supporting Documents •May include works cited page, certifications, licenses, tax requirements, codes, technical descriptions, advance contracts, endorsements, etc.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Report Format Clear and concise presentation with logical arrangement of information following the rating sheet categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional written presentation appropriate to audience

0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

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Penalty Points Deduct up to 20 points for not adhering to Report Guidelines _____


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BUSINESS PLAN Performance Rating Sheet


Content Description of business concept and company profile

0 1–2 3–4 5

Marketing aspects of business are thoroughly covered

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Description of operations and management plans 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Financial documents and projections are reasonably easy to understand

0 1-7 8-14 15-20

Risks are anticipated, analyzed and planned for 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Long-term goals are identified and reasonable 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5

All team members actively participate in the presentation

0 1-2 3-4 5

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions regarding business start-up logistics

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

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CLIENT SERVICE Performance Rating Sheet

Preliminary Round Final Round Not Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds Points Evaluation Item Demonstrated Expectations Expectations Expectations Earned

Content Scenario is understood and well-defined 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Participant’s position is clearly stated 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Effective solution is offered 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Delivery Statements are well organized and clearly stated 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Participant displays empathy/diplomacy when responding to situation

0 1-2 3-4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates the ability to ask and answer questions effectively

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Participant actively interacts with judges 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Dress Code Penalty Deduct 20 points if competitor is not in Georgia FBLA Official Dress.


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CODING & PROGRAMMING Production Rating Sheet


Program Readability and Style Appropriate identifiers used for variables, constants, arrays, objects, etc.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Commentary provided line-by-line and/or section is readable, useful, and complete

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

General program documentation is readable, useful, and complete (i.e. execution instructions, system requirements, etc.)

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Comments:

Program Structure and Content Program is concise, does not contain unnecessary complexity or repetitive blocks of code (uses functions and sub routines as necessary)

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Appropriate data types are used for data storage to avoid drain on system resources

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Program follows a logical sequence to accomplish required tasks (unusual approaches are well documented)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Results Program produces desired results (free of logic errors)

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Program handles user and/or data input errors well (coded to avoid run-time errors)

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Resulting output/feedback (onscreen and/or printed reports, alert/error messages, etc.) were useful

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Comments:

Usability Program provides instructions or a help menu for user assistance

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

User is able to navigate the program intuitively using a logical sequence (appropriate tab order for user input, asks for input in a logical sequence, etc.)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Program interface, feedback, reports, etc. are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

0 1–2 3–4 5

Program aesthetics maintain user interest 0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /200 max. Penalty Points: Deduct up to 20 points for not adhering to Guidelines


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CODING & PROGRAMMING Performance Rating Sheet


Content Description of the problem 0 1–2 3–4 5 Description of the planning process used to design the program

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of program documentation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Description of input/output and program parameters

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Description of how the program flows 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Description of program structures 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Description of the usefulness of the program 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



Penalty Deduct five (5) points for leaving materials


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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Report Rating Sheet


Content Purpose of Project • Statement of project goals • Service to the community and its citizens

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Planning and development of project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Implementation of project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Impact and benefits to the community 0 1–8 9–18 19–25 Evidence of publicity 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional report & design appropriate to audience 0 1–2 3–4 5 Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 20 points for not adhering to Report Guidelines


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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet


Content Description of project development and strategies used to implement project

0 1–8 9–18 19–25

Appropriate level of chapter member involvement in the project

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens 0 1–7 8–15 16–20 Evidence of publicity received 0 1–2 3–4 5 Effective student evaluation of project 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:


0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

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COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING Production Rating Sheet


Program Usability and Support Storage media, uploaded folder, and shortcuts formatted properly

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Instructions clear and executable launches from shortcut without modification

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Game Play Evaluation Quality of Rules—rules presented well and player knows what to do

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

User Interface—game controls are easy to use without much explanation

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Navigation—the player can get to the end of game and knows how to get there

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Performance—no errors, bugs, or glitches 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Play—game is challenging, the game can be completed 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Artistry—color, backgrounds, characters, sounds are attractive and visible

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Player Interactions—player participates in the story and the actions are consistent with the concept

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Immersion—player feels connected to the gameplay and is not distracted or removed from interaction

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Rewards—player is rewarded properly for taking game risks 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Game Concept & Design Evaluation Fully addresses concept and topic 0 1–7 8-14 15-20 Game play and graphics appropriate for concept and age group

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Incorporates entertainment and education elements 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Title slide is attractive with working direction, quit, and start buttons

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Contains all levels required 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Errors did not crash game or prevent continuing game play 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Code is well written and logically designed 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Code or game engine events are well commented to explain logic used and reason for a block of code

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

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COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING Performance Rating Sheet


Content Describes the topic, problem, and challenges 0 1–2 3–4 5 Describes the planning process used to design the game through planning documents such as storyboards, flowcharts, etc.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Describes design software selection and why these were most appropriate to the task

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Describes the user interface (input/output parameters) and why this applies best for this audience

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Describes how the game flows from starting point to victory and what is needed to win

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Describes user interactions and how these actions are entertaining, educational, and engaging to the audience

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Describes the program modules, structure, and commenting

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Describes the usefulness of the program in meeting the educational goal of the topic

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

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DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Production Rating Sheet


Content Theme fully and properly developed. Solution properly addresses assigned topic.

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Elements included in presentation are suitable, appropriate, and directed towards a specific audience

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Copyright information is noted in credits 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Presentation is clear and concise 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Effective use of technology 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. 0 1–2 3-4 5

Comments:

Presentation Presentation shows creativity and originality 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Presentation includes an effective opening, body, and conclusion

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Transitions are effective and appealing 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Audio and visual elements coordinated and complimentary

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Audio Editing • Good quality • Appropriate volume

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Proper Use of Video Technology • Video uses multiple camera angles • Video is smooth and steady • Video is in focus

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Titles and graphics enhance overall quality of presentation

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation effective at motivating audience to action

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /200 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation over four (4) minutes. Time: Penalty Points Deduct up to 15 points for not adhering to Guidelines _____


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DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Performance Rating Sheet


Content Development of the topic in the presentation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Use and the implementation of innovative technology

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Development and design process 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Use of the video 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Proper documentation of pictures, audio, etc. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations over seven (7) minutes. Time:




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E-BUSINESS Production Rating Sheet


Page Layout and Design Format is consistent and appropriate projecting a good image of the company while maintaining a balance between design and functionality

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Graphic design shows creativity, originality, and supports topic

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Page elements are effective without being distracting 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Shopping Experience Catalog information is organized in a logical and meaningful manner. Navigation path allows customers to make purchasing decision easily

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Product information is useful, informative, and adequate. If product images are used, they download quickly

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Site clearly explains shipping and handling procedures, return policies, and product or service guarantees

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Customer experience is quick and easy enough to bring the customer back and keep the customer from going to competitors

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Site allows customer to provide feedback/comments 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Shopping Cart Implementation Shopping cart is easy to use and understandable and features are clearly explained

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Customer can easily add items to and delete items from the shopping cart

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Obvious navigation path to the cash register 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Customer can get back to shopping easily from shopping cart

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Order form is easy to understand and complete 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Adequate information is provided for confirmation of a successful transaction

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Technical Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Site is free of broken links and error messages 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Site is compatible with multiple browsers & platforms 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Copyright laws have been followed, permissions are cited on the Web site, and the use of templates is identified at the bottom of the home page

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /200 max.

Penalty Points: Deduct 5 points for not following guidelines.


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E-BUSINESS Performance Rating Sheet


Content Describe development of the topic 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Demonstrates the customer’s shopping experience 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Explain the use and implementation of technology 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Explain the development and design process 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Copyright information is noted in credits 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.





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ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO Production Rating Sheet (RLC Only)

Not Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds Points

Evaluation Item Demonstrated Expectations Expectations Expectations Earned

Content Resume (Data Sheet) Displays evidence of professional experience, career related

experience, and leadership experience Outlines any special certifications or training Shares overview of academic success Outlines Community Service

0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Career research summary: The specific career targeted is clearly identified and

described–the portfolio must specifically be targeted towards a career

Skills and education needed for the career are identified and outlined

Money/salary and outlook for the career are identified Evidence of research in career summary

0 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Sources of information cited pertaining to copyright standards 0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Samples Career-Related Education School activities Career research project Application of business education and/or related

occupational skills and their relationships to the job

0 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Educational Enhancement Career opportunities noted Evidence of career development planning Summarize any job shadowing, internships, informational

interviews, or community service projects

0 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Examples of Special Skills Includes up to five examples of special skills and/or abilities

related to job and career goals

0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Portfolio Usability Navigation is easy and effective 0 1 – 2 3– 4 5 Clear presentation with logical arrangement of information 0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10 Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style

0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Deduct two (2) points for each typographical, spelling, or grammatical error (10 points maximum)

Penalty Deduct up to twenty (20) points for failing to submit entry form (if submitted on CD) or not following guidelines.


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ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO Performance Rating Sheet

Not Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds Points

Evaluation Item Demonstrated Expectations Expectations Expectations Earned

Content Resume (Data Sheet) Displays evidence of professional experience, career related

experience, and leadership experience Outlines any special certifications or training Shares overview of academic success Outlines Community Service

0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Career research summary: The specific career targeted is clearly identified and

described–the portfolio must specifically be targeted towards a career

Skills and education needed for the career are identified and outlined

Money/salary and outlook for the career are identified Evidence of research in career summary

0 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Sources of information cited pertaining to copyright standards 0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Samples Career-Related Education School activities Career research project Application of business education and/or related

occupational skills and their relationships to the job

0 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Educational Enhancement Career opportunities noted Evidence of career development planning Summarize any job shadowing, internships, informational

interviews, or community service projects

0 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15

Examples of Special Skills Includes up to five examples of special skills and/or abilities

related to job and career goals

0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10


0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection 0 1 – 3 4 – 7 8 – 10 Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions 0 1 – 2 3– 4 5 Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations over seven (7) minutes. Time: Penalty Deduct five (5) points for leaving materials.



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EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES Performance Rating Sheet

❐ Preliminary Round ❐ Final Round


Content Understanding of issue/topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Affirmative Argument Flow and logic of content 0 1–2 3–4 5 Quality of Evidence 1–3 4–7 8–10 Persuasiveness 1–3 4–7 8–10 Relevance of argument 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Negative Argument Flow and logic of content 0 1–2 3–4 5 Quality of Evidence 1–3 4–7 8–10 Persuasiveness 1–3 4–7 8–10 Relevance of argument 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions (SLC Final Round Only)

0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /100 max.





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ENTREPRENEURSHIP Performance Rating Sheet



0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Issues presented in case are addressed completely 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Anticipated results are based on correct reasoning 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Delivery Statements are well organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language is used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5

All team members participate actively during the presentation

0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Interview Materials Rating Sheet


Cover Letter States award for which applying 0 2 3 4 Promotes self in letter. Lists skills, achievements, experience, etc.

0 4 6 8

States that the resume is included with the letter and asks for an interview

0 2 3 4

Resume Targets award listed on cover letter 0 2 3 4 Reader friendly – categories can be found easily, white space utilized, professional fonts and font sizes

0 4 6 8

Included education, activities, and experience information

0 4 6 8

Brief, concise information 0 2 3 4

Spelling and Grammar Documents are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

0 3 7 10

Subtotal /50 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 10 points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.


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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Preliminary Interview Rating Sheet


Interview Demonstrates poise, maturity, and a good attitude 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, and assertiveness

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional appearance 0 1–2 3–4 5 Demonstrates proper greeting, introduction, and closing

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Leadership Ability Illustrates participation and leadership in FBLA 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Explains participation in other school and/or community organizations

0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Explains and shows areas of outstanding achievement

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and career plans

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Application Materials /50 max.

Subtotal /150 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.



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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Final Interview Rating Sheet


Interview Demonstrates poise, maturity, and a good attitude 0 1–2 3-4 5 Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, and assertiveness

0 1–2 3-4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional appearance 0 1–2 3–4 5 Demonstrates proper greeting, introduction, and closing

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Leadership Ability Illustrates participation and leadership in FBLA 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Explains participation in other school and/or community organizations

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Explains and shows areas of outstanding achievement

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and career plans

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Application Materials Effectiveness of application materials (resume and letter of application)

0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.



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GLOBAL BUSINESS Performance Rating Sheet



0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Anticipated results are based on correct reasoning 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Team members show self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



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GRAPHIC DESIGN Production Rating Sheet


Content Theme fully and properly developed. Solution properly addresses assigned topic.

0 1-7 8-14 15-20

Elements included in the graphics are suitable, appropriate, and directed toward a specific audience.

0 1-7 8-14 15-20

Comments:

Presentation Layout has direction and balance. 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Fonts and type style support the look and feel of the overall image

0 1-2 3-4 5

Colors and graphics enhance aesthetic appeal 0 1-2 3-4 5 Graphic design shows creativity, originality, and supports topic.

0 1-3 4-7 8-10

Format is consistent and appropriate. 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Graphic design is clear and concise. 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Design gains attention and has eye appeal. 0 1-3 4-7 8-10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 15 points for not adhering to guidelines


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GRAPHIC DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet


Content Description of promotional materials 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Description of development and design process 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Create interest and desire for design 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Consistency in graphic design to theme 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Comments:


0 1–2 3-4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

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HELP DESK Performance Rating Sheet


Problem Identification Describes the situation(s) 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Problem/incident properly documented 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Suggests a solution or recommendation(s); resolved problem

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Technology Basic hardware/software knowledge, used correct terminology

0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates ability to effectively answer client’s technical questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Meets the needs of the client/customer 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Demonstrates troubleshooting skills and effective investigative methods

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, and assertiveness

0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates conflict resolution skills 0 1–2 3–4 5 Brings situation(s) to closure 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Performance Rating Sheet


Content Problem is understood and well defined 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Alternatives are recognized with pros and cons stated and evaluated

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Anticipated results are based on correct reasoning 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Delivery Statements are well organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Participants demonstrate self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



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IMPROMPTU SPEAKING Performance Rating Sheet



Content Relation to the topic 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Memorable central theme stated and repeated 0 1–2 3-4 5 Supporting information is accurate and appropriate 0 1–2 3-4 5

Comments:

Organization Immediate introduction of topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Strong support (body) for topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Effective and memorable conclusion 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Delivery Extemporaneous delivery; i.e. not merely read from the notes

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Demonstrate self-confidence, poise, eye contact, and appropriate gestures

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional tone, appropriate language (inflection, pace, emphasis, and enthusiasm)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation is sincere, interesting, creative, and convincing

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation under 3:31 or over 4:29 minutes. Time:


Dress Code Penalty Deduct 20 points if competitor is not Georgia FBLA Official Dress:


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INTRO TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION Performance Rating Sheet



Content Presentation clearly related to topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Purpose clearly stated 0 1–2 3–4 5 Effectively uses a variety of formatting and effect features of program such as text, graphics, and transitions.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Quality of design is professional. Design elements are appropriate for a business presentation; e.g., color choice, font style and size, and so forth

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Technology is effectively integrated into overall presentation

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Suitability and accuracy of statements in presentation

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Organization Topic adequately developed 0 1–2 3–4 5 Logical sequence of ideas 0 1–2 3–4 5 Accomplished purpose 0 1–2 3–4 5 Comments:

Delivery Presentation and statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.


Dress Code Penalty Deduct 20 points if all competitors are not in Georgia FBLA Official Dress. Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.


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JOB INTERVIEW Interview Materials Rating Sheet


Cover Letter States job for which applying 0 2 3 4 Promotes self in letter. Lists skills, achievements, experience, etc.

0 4 6 8

States that the resume is included with the letter and asks for an interview

0 2 3 4

Resume Targets job listed on cover letter 0 2 3 4 Reader friendly – categories can be found easily, white space utilized, professional fonts and font sizes

0 4 6 8

Included education, activities, and experience information

0 4 6 8

Brief, concise information 0 2 3 4

Spelling and Grammar Documents are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

0 3 7 10

Subtotal /50 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 10 points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.


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JOB INTERVIEW RLC & SLC Preliminary Interview Rating Sheet


Professional Presentation Demonstrates proper nonverbal communication (eye contact, posture, facial expressions, body language, smile)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates a strong introduction (smile and handshake) and closing (thanks interviewer)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, takes initiative, and is enthusiastic

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional appearance 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Interview Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond to interview questions

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Relates previous experience/activities with position's duties and skills necessary to succeed (realistic appraisal of self)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Possesses knowledge about the position and career field 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Possesses excellent communication skills, and uses appropriate grammar, and uses appropriate length of time to answer questions

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Participant asks questions that demonstrates interest in organization and understanding of position

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Application Materials Effectiveness of application materials (resume, letter of application)

0 1–2 3-4 5

Comments:

Application Materials /50 max.

Subtotal /150 max.


Penalty Deduct up to ten (10) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.


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JOB INTERVIEW SLC Final Interview Rating Sheet


Professional Presentation Demonstrates proper nonverbal communication (eye contact, posture, facial expressions, body language, smile)

0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates a strong introduction (smile and handshake) and closing (thanks interviewer)

0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates self-confidence, takes initiative, and is enthusiastic

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional appearance 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Interview Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond to interview questions

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Relates previous experience/activities with position's duties and skills necessary to succeed (realistic appraisal of self)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Possesses knowledge about the position and career field 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Possesses excellent communication skills, and uses appropriate grammar, and uses appropriate length of time to answer questions

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Participant asks questions that demonstrates interest in organization and understanding of position

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Application Materials Effectiveness of application materials (resume, letter of application)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.


Penalty Deduct up to ten (10) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.


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LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT Report Rating Sheet


Introduction “State of the Chapter” remarks to current members by chapter president

Number of members Size of school and community

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Activities to Benefit Chapter and Its Members Program of Work 0 1–2 3–4 5 Recruitment activities 0 1–2 3–4 5 Leadership development 0 1–2 3–4 5 Career exploration and preparation 0 1–2 3–4 5 Business partnerships 0 1–2 3–4 5 Chapter fundraising 0 1–2 3–4 5 Public relations activities and chapter publicity 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Activities to Benefit Other Individuals and Organizations State and national projects 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Other community service projects 0 1–2 3-4 5

Comments:

Conferences and Recognition Participation in FBLA conferences 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Other chapter and individual recognitions earned 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Competitive event winners and participants 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Report Format Clear, concise presentation with logical arrangement of information following the rating sheet categories

0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5

Design and graphics are appropriate for purpose 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 20 points each for not adhering to Report Guidelines _____


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MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING Performance Rating Sheet



0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Issues presented in case are addressed completely 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Management’s decision is clear 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.




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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Performance Rating Sheet


Content Describes the situation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Issues a solution or recommendation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Uses correct terminology 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Present effective strategy 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Explanation System appropriate for size of business 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 System solution is feasible and realistic given specified time frame

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Technology is currently available 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Future needs are considered 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Information security issues are addressed 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Meets the needs of the company 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery Team members show self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /150 max.




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MARKETING Performance Rating Sheet



0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Issues presented in case are addressed completely 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Marketing’s decision is clear 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

All team members actively participate during the presentation

0 1-2 3-4 5


0 1-2 3-4 5

Team members demonstrate the ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.


Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.


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MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Production Rating Sheet


Program Usability and Support Code packaged and readme file included with instructions for testing application

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Program launches and is functional on appropriate IDE (Xcode, Eclipse, Visual Studio).

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Design Evaluation Fully addresses concept and topic 0 1–5 6-10 11-15 Graphics are appropriate and consistent for concept and age group

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Incorporates social media elements as appropriate to topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 ICON appropriate for application 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Utilizes MVC and navigation is clear 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Application is bug free and does not crash 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Code is well written and logically designed 0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Comments:



Name:

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MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Performance Rating Sheet


Content

Describes the scenario 0 1–2 3–4 5 Describes the planning process used to design the application

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Describes application documentation 0 1–2 3–4 5 Describes input/output and application parameters 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Describes how the application flows 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Describes application template or structure 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Describes the usefulness of the application 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Delivery

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.



Penalty Deduct five (5) points for materials left


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NETWORK DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet


Content Describes the situation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Resolves problem 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Use correct terminology 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Presents an effective strategy 0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Comments:

Technology System appropriate for size of business 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Technology is currently available or being developed

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Future needs are considered 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Meets the needs of the company 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:


0 1–2 3-4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Team members demonstrate the ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /150 max.



Total /150 max.

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School: City:


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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Performance Rating Sheet Motions: Deduct one (1) point for each mistake in each classification.

Value Score

Motions Classification Comments Main 6 Subsidiary 6 Privileged 6 Incidental 6 Bring Again 6

Motions Performance Subtotal

Comments:

Business of the Meeting Problem quality (concise, complete, clear, germane) 15 Directions followed 5 Other business quality 10

Business of the Meeting Performance Subtotal

Comments:

General Parliamentary Procedure Proper order of business 10 Proper use of parliamentary terms 10 Clarity of expression and voice projection 5 Impartiality of presiding official 5 Initiative of members 5 Poise, dignity, and appearance 5

General Parliamentary Procedure Performance Subtotal

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct one (1) point per full half minute under 8:31 minutes or over 11:29 minutes. Time:

Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow directions



Name(s):

School: City:


Judge’s Comments:


PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT Report Rating Sheet


Report Content Development

Description of the partnership goals

0 1–2 3–4 5

Description of the planning activities used to build a partnership

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Roles of business leaders and chapter members in developing the partnership

0 1–2 3–4 5

Implementation

Description of the activities implemented to learn concepts of business operations

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Roles of business leaders and chapter members in implementing the project

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Results, concepts learned, and impact of the project provided

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Degree of involvement (e.g., hours spent, personal contact, and executives and department heads contacted)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Examples of publicity and recognition received as a result of the partnership

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional report design appropriate to audience 0 1–2 3–4 5 Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct up to 20 points each for not adhering to Report Guidelines _____


School: City:


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PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet


Content Description of project development and strategies used to implement the partnership

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Degree of chapter member involvement in the project

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Explain roles of business leaders and chapter members in implementing the project

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Information learned from management (i.e., business planning, organization, motivation, control, objectives, and goal setting)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Evidence of publicity received 0 1–2 3–4 5 Student evaluation of project effectiveness 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, assertiveness, and good projection

0 1-2 3-4 5

Demonstrates ability to effectively answer questions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Production Rating Sheet (RLC Only)


Content Topic (social issue) fully and properly researched and demonstrated in video

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Video is clear and concise (does not exceed 30 seconds)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Elements included in PSA video are suitable, appropriate, and directed towards a specific audience

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Audio and visual elements coordinated and complimentary

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Video is effective at informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Presentation PSA shows creativity and originality 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 PSA includes an effective opening, body, and conclusion

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Transitions are effective and appealing 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Audio Editing • Good quality • Appropriate volume

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /150 max.

Penalty Deduct up to 15 points for failure to follow guidelines.


Name(s):

School: City:


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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Performance Rating Sheet


Video Presentation Topic (social issue) fully and properly researched and demonstrated in video

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Video is clear and concise (does not exceed 30 seconds)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Elements included in PSA video are suitable, appropriate, and directed towards a specific audience

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Audio and visual elements coordinated and complimentary

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Video is effective at informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation shows creativity and originality 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Presentation includes an effective opening, body, and conclusion

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Transitions are effective and appealing 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Audio Editing • Good quality • Appropriate volume

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–5 6–10 11–15


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Delivery Thoughts and statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5


0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Subtotal /150 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations over five (5) minutes. Time:




Name(s):

School: City:


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PUBLIC SPEAKING I Performance Rating Sheet



Content Obvious incorporation of FBLA-PBL goals 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Memorable central theme stated and repeated 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Supporting information is accurate and appropriate 0 1-2 3-4 5

Comments:


Comments:

Delivery Extemporaneous delivery; i.e., not merely read from a script or notes

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5

Presentation is sincere, engaging, interesting, original, creative, and convincing

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

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PUBLIC SPEAKING II Performance Rating Sheet



Content Obvious incorporation of FBLA-PBL goals 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Memorable central theme stated and repeated 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Supporting information is accurate and appropriate 0 1-2 3-4 5

Comments:


Comments:

Delivery Extemporaneous delivery; i.e., not merely read from a script or notes

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–2 3–4 5

Presentation is sincere, engaging, interesting, original, creative, and convincing

0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.





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PUBLICATION DESIGN Production Rating Sheet


Content Output effectively meets goals of the project 0 1–5 6-10 11-15 Content appropriately addresses the intended target audience

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

All pieces show a cohesive tie to one another 0 1–2 3–4 5 Clear connection to theme throughout materials 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Included all information required in project instructions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Use of Software Features Appropriate font selection and application (including size, spacing, type, etc.)

0 1–2 3–4 5

Effective use of special effects (including drop cap, shadow, reverse type, watermark, etc.)

0 1–2 3–4 5

Appropriate use of technology to enhance design and accomplish project goals

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Layout Effective use of margins, columns, and white space 0 1–2 3–4 5 Appropriate selection, placement, and manipulation of graphics

0 1–2 3–4 5

Applied appropriate alignment, text wrapping, indenting, and bullets

0 1–2 3–4 5

Overall design impact is appealing and relates to target audience

0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Deduct two (2) points for each spelling, grammatical, capitalization, or typographical error (maximum of twenty [20] points): Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.

Total Points /100 max. Name(s):

School: City:


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PUBLICATION DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet


Content Describe the event topic and promotional materials 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Explains the design and development process 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Create interest and desire of the design for target audience

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Clear connection to theme throughout materials 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Incorporates a consistency in products to theme 0 1–5 6–10 11–15 Include correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and information related to event topic

0 1–2 3–4 5

Delivery Statements are well organized and clearly stated 0 1–2 3–4 5 Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates active participation and the ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.


Penalty Deduct 2 points for each spelling, grammatical, capitalization, or typographical error (maximum of 20 points):



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SALES PRESENTATION Performance Rating Sheet



Approach Suitable opening statement or remark 0 1–2 3–4 5 Direct customer’s attention to merchandise 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments

Product Presentation Questions involved customer 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Analyze and determine customer needs 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Interest in customer as an individual 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Adequate knowledge of product features 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Creates interest and desire for product 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Benefits matched to customer needs 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments

Suggestion Selling Suggestion selling used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments

Handling Objections Welcomes and listens to all objections 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments

Closing Takes advantage of customer reactions 0 1–2 3–4 5 Handles and overcomes objections with respect 0 1–2 3–4 5 Closes the sale 0 1–2 3–4 5

Comments





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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Production Rating Sheet


Design and Distribution

Overall campaign is aesthetically appealing 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Campaign is consistent across all platforms 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Campaign shows creativity, originality, and supports theme

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

High level of interactivity and engagement 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Graphic design, when used, shows creativity, originality, and supports

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Campaign elements gain attention and have eye appeal

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Content

Product/service message is clear 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Theme fully and effectively developed. Solution adequately addresses assigned topic

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Explains the development, creative design, implementation, and distribution process

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Benefits matched to customer and prospect needs 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Copyright information noted, if applicable 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Additional technologies: e.g. videos, linked social media pages used appropriately

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /150 max.

Penalty Deduct up to 15 points for failure to follow guidelines.


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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Performance Rating Sheet


Design and Distribution

Overall campaign is aesthetically appealing 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Campaign is consistent across all platforms 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Campaign shows creativity, originality, and supports theme

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

High level of interactivity and engagement 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Content

Product/service message is clear 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Theme fully and effectively developed. Solution adequately addresses assigned topic

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Explains the development, creative design, implementation, and distribution process

1–5 6–10 11–15

Benefits matched to customer and prospect needs 1–5 6–10 11–15

Copyright information noted, if applicable 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Presentation/Delivery

Graphic design, when used, shows creativity, originality, and supports

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Additional technologies: e.g. videos, linked social media pages used appropriately

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Campaign elements gain attention and have eye appeal

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Format is consistent and appropriate 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Statements are well organized and appropriate 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Participants demonstrate self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrate the ability to effectively answer questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

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SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT Performance Rating Sheet


Content Marketing challenge for sports and entertainment industry is understood and well-defined

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Alternative promotions and sponsorships for sports and entertainment are recognized with pros and cons stated and evaluated

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Logical solution is selected for the sports and entertainment challenge with positive and negative aspects of its implementation given

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Issues regarding branding strategies of products for sports and entertainment presented in case are addressed completely

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Marketing’s decision is clear for a specific sports and entertainment market segmentation

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Comments:

Delivery Statements are well organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used for sports and entertainment marketing

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

All team members actively participate during the presentation

0 1-2 3-4 5

Team members show self-confidence, poise, and good voice projection while accurately describing marketing strategies for sports and entertainment challenge

0 1-2 3-4 5

Team members demonstrate the ability to effectively answer marketing questions for sports and entertainment challenge

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /100 max.




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WEBSITE DESIGN Production Rating Sheet


Page Layout and Design Overall design is aesthetically appealing 0 1–7 8–14 15–20 Design is consistent across all pages 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Design shows creativity, originality, and supports theme

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Design maintains a high level of usability 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Content Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Copyright laws have been followed, permissions are cited on the website

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Product/service message is clear 0 1–10 11–20 21–30 Theme fully and effectively developed. Solution adequately addresses assigned topic

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Comments:

Technical Site is compatible with multiple platforms 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Overall code—readability, white space, semantic, efficient, separation of structure

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Site interactivity functions and is error-free 0 1–3 4–7 8–10 Additional technologies; e.g. Flash JavaScript, etc. Are used appropriately

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Site is compatible with multiple browser variants 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

Subtotal /200 max.

Penalty Points: Deduct up to 15 points for not following guidelines.


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WEBSITE DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet


Content Describes the development of the topic 0 1–5 6-10 11-15 Explains the development and design process 0 1–5 6-10 11-15 Explains the use of your social media elements and why they were selected

0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Explains the development of media elements (graphics, video, audio, etc.)

0 1–5 6-10 11-15

Copyright information is noted in credits 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10


0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Comments:

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APPENDICES

Appendix A: Event Entry Forms Future Business Leader Job Interview

Note. Fill-in versions of these forms are available on the Georgia FBLA website

Appendix B: Interview Competitive Event Submission Guidelines RLC Job Interview Submission Guidelines SLC Future Business Leader Submission Guidelines SLC Job Interview Submission Guidelines

Appendix C: School-site Testing Information Region Leadership Conference School-site Skills Testing RLC School-site Skills Testing Registration Information RLC School-site Skills Testing Proctor Information RLC School-site Skills Testing Script RLC School-site Skills Testing Proctor Certification RLC School-site Skills Testing Participant Certification

Region Leadership Conference School-site Online Testing RLC School-site Online Testing Procedures RLC School-site Online Testing Proctor Information RLC School-site Online Testing Script RLC School-site Online Testing Proctor Certification

State Leadership Conference School-site Skills Testing SLC School-site Skills Testing Registration Information SLC School-site Skills Testing Proctor Information SLC School-site Skills Testing Script SLC School-site Skills Testing Proctor Certification SLC School-site Skills Testing Participant Certification

State Leadership Conference School-site Online Testing SLC School-site Online Testing Procedures SLC School-site Online Testing Proctor Information SLC School-site Online Testing Script SLC School-site Online Testing Proctor Certification

Appendix D: Chapter of the Year Submission Guideline

Appendix E: Standards of Mailability

Appendix F: Format Guide (revised)


2017 SLC FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Entry Form This form must be paper-clipped to the front of the FIRST folder containing the application materials.

Competitor Name: Adviser: School: City: Adviser Phone: Adviser Email:

The following points were deducted from your final score for each judge for the following errors in your event submissions (Note: No more than 10 points will be deducted from your final score. Failure to submit required materials will also result in a ten point deduction for “effectiveness of application materials.”):

Violation Deduction Deduction Taken Stapling your letter of application and resume -2

Failure to collate your sets and paperclip them together. Order of materials should be your letter of application followed by the resume.

-2

Failure to use six separate, standard file folders. Do not submit all sets in a single folder.

-2

Failure to show name of competitor on every page of the letter of application and resume

-2

Failure to label tab of each folder with competitor’s name, school, state, and event title

-3

Letter of application exceeds one page -3

Resume exceeds two pages -3

Failure to include the correct addressee on letter of application -3

Submission of other items other than letter of application and resume (e.g., photographs, business cards, etc.)

-3

Failure to submit 6 copies of all application materials -5

Failure to include this event entry form -5

Failure to submit materials on time -5

Failure to submit application materials at all -10

Total Points Deducted (maximum of 10)

This form must be completed. This form should be paper-clipped to the front of the first folder containing your submission materials. Entries RECEIVED after February 7 will result in a penalty. PLACE A RUBBERBAND AROUND ALL SIX FOLDERS. All entries must be submitted to the Georgia FBLA state office (mail to Monty Rhodes, Georgia FBLA Executive Director, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080) so that it is RECEIVED no later than February 7. Note: There is NO submission requirement for this event for the REGION Leadership Conferences.


2017 RLC/SLC JOB INTERVIEW Entry Form This form must be paper-clipped to the front of the FIRST folder containing the application materials.

Competitor Name: Adviser: School: City: Adviser Phone: Adviser Email:

The following points were deducted from your final score for each judge for the following errors in your event submissions (Note: No more than 10 points will be deducted from your final score. Failure to submit required materials will also result in a ten point deduction for “effectiveness of application materials.”):

Violation Deduction Deduction Taken Stapling your letter of application and resume -2

Failure to collate your sets, paperclip them together, and place them in a separate folder. Order for each set should be letter of application, followed by the resume.

-2

Failure to use six separate, standard file folders. Do not submit all sets in a single folder.

-2

Name does not appear on every page of the letter of application and resume -2

Name, school, state and event title does not appear on tab of each folder -3

Letter of application exceeds one page -3

Resume exceeds two pages -3

Incorrect addressee on letter of application -3

Submission of other items other than letter of application or resume (e.g., photographs, business cards, etc.)

-3

Failure to submit 6 copies of all application materials (letter of application and resume)

-5

Failure to submit materials on time -5

Failure to submit application materials at all -10

Failure to include this event entry form -5

Total Points Deducted (maximum of 10)

This form must be completed. This form should be paper-clipped to the folder containing your application materials. Entries RECEIVED after November 29 (RLC) February 7 (SLC) will receive a penalty. PLACE A RUBBERBAND AROUND ALL SIX FOLDERS. RLC: All entries must be RECEIVED at the Georgia FBLA state office (mail to Monty Rhodes, Georgia FBLA Executive Director, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080) no later than November 29 for Region Leadership Conference competition. SLC: Those entries advancing to the State Leadership Conference must be RECEIVED at the Georgia FBLA state office (mail to Monty Rhodes, Georgia FBLA Executive Director, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080) no later than February 7 for State Leadership Conference competition.


Appendix B: Interview Competitive Events Submission Guidelines The following applies to what and how materials must be submitted for the Job Interview (RLC and SLC) and Future Business Leader (SLC only) events.

Job Interview RLC Submission Guidelines Future Business Leader SLC Submission Guidelines Job Interview SLC Submission Guidelines


RLC Submission Guidelines – Job Interview Congratulations on competing in Job Interview at the Region Leadership Conference. Please read the guidelines very carefully. Below are some instructions that you need to follow in submitting your letter of application and resume.

You must submit 6 copies of your letter of application AND your resume in 6 separate file folders so that it is RECEIVED at the Georgia FBLA state office by November 29.

Do not forget to paperclip the event entry form to the front of the first folder. You do not need to attach the entry form to each folder.

You must apply for a business or a business-related job with Merit Corporation for which you are now qualified or for which you will be qualified for at the end of the current school year.

Your letter of application should not exceed 1 page. Your resume should not exceed 2 pages. Your name should appear on each page submitted. Your letter of application should be addressed to:

Dr. Terry E. Johnson, Director Human Resources Merit Corporation 1640 Franklin Place Washington, DC 20041

A copy of the letter of application and a resume constitute a single set. Each set should be paper clipped together. The order of materials for each set should be the letter of application, followed by the resume. Do not staple. Each set should then be placed in a separate standard manila file folder. You will submit 6 separate folders. Please place a rubber band around all six file folders to secure them together.

The tab of each folder should be labeled with your name, school, state, and event title (Job Interview). Letters of application and resumes must be prepared by the member, not advisers. Local advisers should

serve as consultants to ensure that the letters of application and resumes are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in a business style.

A deduction of up to ten points will be made if the above regulations are not followed. You must also bring with you a copy of your letter of application and resume to the conference should the

conference staff or judges request it. No other items may be submitted.

The interview times will be given at the Event Orientation at each Region Leadership Conference.


SLC Submission Guidelines – Future Business Leader Congratulations on advancing to State Leadership Conference in Future Business Leader from your region competition. Please read the guidelines very carefully. Below are some instructions that you need to follow in submitting your letter of application and resume.

You must submit 6 copies of your letter of application AND your resume in 6 separate file folders, RECEIVED by February 7.

Do not forget to paperclip the event entry form to the front of the first folder. The entry form does not need to be attached to each folder.

You are applying for the award, not a job. Your letter of application should not exceed 1 page. Your resume should not exceed 2 pages. Your name should appear on each page submitted. Your letter of application should be addressed to:

Ms. Jean Buckley, President and CEO FBLA-PBL, Inc. 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191

A letter of application and a resume constitute a single set. Each set should be paper clipped together. The order of materials for each set should be the letter of application followed by the resume. Do not staple. Each set should then be placed in a separate standard manila file folder. You will then submit 6 separate folders. Please place a rubber band around all six file folders to secure them together.

The tab of each folder should be labeled with your name, school, and event title (Future Business Leader). Letters of application and resumes must be prepared by the member, not advisers. Local advisers should




Preliminary times for the preliminary round interviews on Monday, March 13, will be given at the Event Orientation on Monday, March 13. Each participant in the SLC Future Business Leader competition will take another 1 hour online objective test from March 1-3. You will receive more information on the SLC Online Testing Procedures. Your online objective test score will constitute 40% of your total preliminary round score. Your preliminary round interview score will constitute 40% and the application materials will count for the other 20%. Names of finalists will be posted on Monday afternoon, March 13. Performance times will be given at Event Finals Orientation prior to the start of the event. Final round interviews will be held on Monday afternoon, March 13.


SLC Submission Guidelines – Job Interview Congratulations on advancing to State Leadership Conference in Job Interview from your region competition. Please read the guidelines very carefully. Below are some instructions that you need to follow in submitting your letter of application and resume.

You must submit 6 copies of your letter of application AND your resume in 6 separate file folders so that it is RECEIVED by February 7.

Do not forget to paperclip the event entry form to the front of the first folder. The entry form does not need to be attached to each folder.

You must apply for a business or a business-related job with Merit Corporation for which you are now qualified or for which you will be qualified for at the end of the current school year.

Your letter of application should not exceed (1) page. Your resume should not exceed 2 pages. Your name should appear on each page submitted. Your letter of application should be addressed to:

Dr. Terry E. Johnson, Director Human Resources Merit Corporation 1640 Franklin Place Washington, DC 20041

A copy of the letter of application and a resume constitute a single set. Each set should be paper clipped together. The order of materials for each set should be the letter of application, followed by the resume. Do not staple. Each set should then be placed in a separate standard manila file folder. You will then submit 6 separate folders. Please place a rubber band around all six file folders to secure them together.

The tab of each folder should be labeled with your name, school, state, and event title (Job Interview). Letters of application and resumes must be prepared by the member, not advisers. Local advisers should




Preliminary times for the preliminary round interviews on Monday, March 13, will be given at the Event Orientation on Monday, March 13. Names of finalists will be posted on Monday afternoon, March 13. Performance times will be given at Event Finals Orientation prior to the start of the event. Final round interviews will be held on Monday afternoon, March 13.


Appendix C: School-site Testing Information. The following School-site Testing information applies to the RLC and SLC School-site Skills Testing or School-site Online Testing. As you prepare for each round of competition, please make sure you use the information and forms for the correct round (RLC or SLC). The registration form for SLC Skills Testing and the sites form for the RLC and SLC Online Testing will be available on the website. Region Leadership Conference Skills Testing

RLC Skills Testing Information RLC Testing Proctor Instructions RLC Testing Script RLC Testing Proctor Certification RLC Testing Participant Certification

Region Leadership Conference Online Testing

RLC Online Testing Procedures RLC Online Testing Proctor Information RLC Online Testing Script RLC Online Testing Proctor Certification

State Leadership Conference Skills Testing

SLC Skills Testing Information SLC Testing Proctor Instructions SLC Testing Script SLC Testing Proctor Certification SLC Testing Participant Certification

State Leadership Conference Online Testing

SLC Online Testing Procedures SLC Online Testing Proctor Information SLC Online Testing Script SLC Online Testing Proctor Certification


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Region Leadership Conference

RLC Skills Testing Procedures and Registration Registration Upload Deadline: Friday, November 1. Upload Form. Skills testing materials will be distributed on Thursday, November 17, at the Fall Leadership Conference. If you are not attending the Fall Leadership Conference, we will mail your materials to you following the FLC. Each chapter may enter ONLY ONE member in Computer Applications, Database Design & Application, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing. Members must be registered in the national membership system by the registration date. Members must also be registered for the 2017 Region Leadership Conference. RLC Skills Testing Period: Testing may be conducted from November 28-December 7. (if you do not pick up your materials at FLC, you should schedule your testing for December 6-7) Skills Testing Registration Procedures Skills testing may be conducted at school-sites the following three ways: Option 1: Group Testing If there are two or more schools in your area with RLC Skills Testing competitors, you may bring all students together for the competition and test them at the same time where advisers proctor students from other schools. For example, if four schools in your area have competitors and like software/equipment, the four schools should arrange a common testing date and time for all of their competitors at a single testing site. Whenever possible, this option should be used. Option 2: Partner Testing If there are two schools in your area with RLC Skills Testing competitors, you may proctor each other’s students either at your school or their school. For example, School A’s adviser would travel to School B and proctor their students; whereas, School B’s adviser would then travel to School A and proctor their students. Or the students may be the ones traveling to the partner school. Option 3: Independent Testing If you are unable to arrange for an adviser from another chapter to proctor your students, you may have an administrator (principal, assistant principal, or CTAE administrator) from your school proctor the students. You may NOT use a guidance counselor, media specialist, technology teacher, or another teacher, staff member, or paraprofessional to proctor Skills testing. Retired advisers and business professionals are not allowed to serve as proctors either. You should make every effort for an adviser from another chapter to administer the tests to your students. However, if you are testing under Option 1 with multiple schools testing at the same location, advisers of the participating schools may serve as joint proctors for all of the competitors involved. Once you choose your partner school, arrange a date, time, and location for the skills testing. There should be one teacher familiar with the testing lab(s) and network access (if applicable) who will be at school during the testing in order to help with any problems in the lab(s). Once you’ve determined the testing date, time, and location, complete the RLC Skills Testing Registration Form online. You must specify the testing option you choose, the testing site (where the tests will be given), the testing proctor (with proctor information), and the other schools participating in that session (if applicable) on your RLC Skills Testing Registration Form. Be sure to complete it by November 1. You do not need to submit registration fees at this time. You will pay registration fees for these competitors (fees will be charged for every test taken) when you register for the RLC.


Students participating in RLC School-site Testing must also register for the RLC and sign the dress code and code of conduct statement, even if they are unable to attend the conference. New This Year: You must make sure that all students testing have access to the Internet and also have the ability to generate PDF files from their documents. If your students don’t have Adobe Acrobat (not Reader) installed, you need to work with your school’s technology department to use one of many free PDF writers available. Suggested sites include CutePDF Writer (http://www.cutepdf.com), Bullzip PDF writer (http://www.bullzip.com), PDF 24 (http://en.pdf24.org/pdf-creator-download.html), PDF Creator (http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/), and doPDF (http://www.dopdf.com). Once testing has started, the proctor or adviser may not assist the students in creating the PDF files or uploading the documents. School-site Testing Skills Procedures All School-site skills testing materials will be distributed at the Fall Leadership Conference on Thursday, November 17 to the adviser at the testing site. Any materials not picked up will be mailed to the adviser at the testing site. They will not be sent to the proctor unless that proctor teaches at the testing site. If you do not receive your testing materials two days prior to your testing date, please contact Monty Rhodes. Testing materials must remain SEALED until the day of the test and opened only by the proctor at the time of testing. The proctor who is staying at the school to help in the lab(s) should be sure the lab(s) is ready for testing (enough paper/ink in the printers, staplers available, equipment OK, data disks, etc.). The proctor should also ensure that Internet access is available to all competitors and that these competitors are able to create PDF files. Local chapter advisers may NOT be in the room during test unless they are proctoring students from other chapters under Option 1. The testing proctor will administer the tests according to the instructions in the test packet and will mail the proctor certification form back to the state office no later than the day following the testing day (if testing occurs on a Friday, they must be mailed on Saturday). Students’ work should be saved to a backup CD or diskette. This should be retained by the proctor in case the original files are not received. Files on the data disk should not be accessed unless requested by the Executive Director. If a test is not taken, it must be returned to the state office unopened. Production jobs for all events can be submitted in black and white. Rather than printing the jobs, the students will now upload their documents one at a time using an online form. Students will need Internet access throughout the test. Students must be able to generate their own PDF files from the applications used. IMPORTANT: Once the testing is complete, the proctor must shred and destroy all tests taken along with any printed documents. Any tests not taken along with the proctor certification form must be mailed back to the state office. The proctor must also send an email to [email protected] from his/her email account following the test that they administered the test according to instructions, listing the names of the students proctored. Failure to do this will result in disqualification of the students. All testing materials must be UPLOADED immediately after the test is taken. Students who do not upload their documents immediately after completing the test will be disqualified. It is therefore important that the proctor verify that internet access will be available to the students and that these students have the applications/functionality available to them that will allow them to create PDFs.


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Proctor Instructions & Information – Skills Thank you for agreeing to support the educational and career preparation of FBLA by agreeing to serve as a Proctor for this competitive event. Your involvement and commitment makes this program possible for our students. We appreciate your willingness to help! As you prepare to administer the event, please take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the appropriate event guidelines, the contents of this packet, and with the instructions that follow. It is important that the guidelines and instructions be followed carefully to ensure fairness to all competitors. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact Monty Rhodes at 678-231-7640 or at [email protected]. Packet Contents: You should have the following items in your packet.

A copy of the Participant Packet for each student you are proctoring. If you are missing any packets, please contact Monty Rhodes at [email protected] or 678-231-7640.

A Proctor Certification Form.

A copy of the script, including instructions for use during the actual administration of the event(s). Before the Event: 1. Familiarize yourself with the test instructions so that you will be better prepared to anticipate the needs of your

students. 2. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and facility in which the testing will take place. Be sure you know how to turn

on the machines, access the software, connect to the printers, troubleshoot common problems, etc. You may need to specifically check for the following: Can the students log onto the computers? Where will students save their test files? How do the students get into the software package(s) they will be using? How are the printers configured? Are all printers loaded with ample paper?

Event Times: Please note the times allowed for each event: o Computer Applications 2 hours o Database Design & Applications 1 hour

o Spreadsheet Applications 1 hour o Word Processing 1 hour

During the Event: 1. It is important that the time limit indicated for each event is strictly followed. Once the clock has started on an event, it must

continue to run. The clock may be stopped, and testing interrupted, only to correct major hardware failures. Students may not complete the event in multiple sessions, nor may they take additional time beyond that allowed for their event. If a technical delay occurs, the length of the delay shall be added onto the end of the session. If a technical delay occurs and the student is unable to stay for extra time to complete the exam in that session, the student is not allowed to complete the test in another session. Once the time has ended, the students may only upload their documents. They may not make changes to any documents after the time has ended.

2. Templates or macros may not be brought in by the student as they often do not conform to the Format Guide. Students

may not use any other information to help them with the use of the software.


3. A copy of the Format Guide with applicable problems is included with each student’s test for Computer Applications and Word Processing. Students may not furnish their own copy of the Format Guide. Format Guide is not needed for Database Design & Applications or Spreadsheet Applications.

4. Students are permitted to review their printouts, make corrections, and reprint if time allows. However, all printouts,

including those discarded by the students, must be destroyed and shredded by the proctor. Simply throwing away documents without shredding them is not acceptable.

5. Proctors are not to provide ANY assistance in using the software. Proctors are permitted to assist only with equipment

problems (i.e. printer jams, screen freezes, printer needs more paper, accessing the Internet etc.) 6. If you are aware that a student is not using the correct software procedure for items such as mail merge in word

processing, formulas in spreadsheets, and/or filters/sorts in databases, make a note on that student’s paper after they have submitted their work and left the event.

7. Be sure to review the participant’s instructions carefully with the student(s) at the beginning of the event. Also, be sure

to watch the time carefully to ensure that the participant is allowed only what is indicated for the event. Time lost due to equipment problems can be added on at the end of the event, but an indication of this should be made on the student’s materials.

After the Event: 1. As the students complete their tests, they may begin to start uploading the documents. The competitors must verify that

they have correctly used the right competitor code. The students must upload their documents using the correct event upload online form. This form must be completed in its entirety. Before submitting the form, the students must ensure that they have uploaded all documents correctly.

2. Make sure you collect all materials including the original test materials, instructions, any discarded printouts, etc. All

tests taken and supporting documents must be shredded and destroyed.

3. If a test is not taken, the proctor must mail this test back to the state office unopened along with the proctor certification form.

4. Check to see that the students have exited their software properly and all files have been saved to a diskette or

CD. This diskette or CD should remain in your possession until you receive the proctor receipt email. The documents on the CD or diskette are not to be opened after the testing concludes.

5. Make any appropriate notations and comments about computer/printer problems on the proctor certification form. 6. The proctor certification form and all tests not taken (must be unopened) must be mailed back to Monty Rhodes,

Georgia FBLA Executive Director, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080. These should be POSTMARKED the DAY after testing but no later than December 8.

7. Only the proctor may handle and destroy the tests following the testing. Advisers may not review the tests or shred the

tests. Proctors will be required to mail the tests not taken back to the state office. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of your students.

8. Upon completion of the test, you must send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

a. Names of students tested and a separate list of the students who did not test. b. A statement that the testing was conducted in accordance with Georgia FBLA Skills Testing Policies c. The tests are not returned to the local adviser or anyone else prior to being mailed back to the state office.




Proctor Script – Skills

NOTE: Instructions to the Proctor are printed in regular type. Information which should be read to the participants is printed in bold font. Hand out test packets and other required materials. Each contestant’s packet should include their test. Contestants must use a computer to complete these events. Allow students time to set up their equipment and ensure it is working properly. Announce to the contestant(s):

The skills test you are taking today will count 100% of your total region score. There is no online objective test for this event at the Region Leadership Conference All of the documents that you will submit for grading will be uploaded. While you may print documents to review, nothing you print out will be graded. You will upload all of your documents at the end of the testing session. Do not include your name or school name on any documents you upload online. You have been assigned a competitor code. Your file name for each job should be your competitor code and job number. For example, if your competitor code is 1234 and your job number is 1-A, your file name would be “1234-1A”.

If the computer system you are using for the testing allows students to temporarily save their work to the server/hard drive, announce:

Test documents are to be temporarily saved on a diskette, hard drive, or network server. Once you have uploaded all of your documents, you will save them on a backup disk or network drive. You will then erase all documents at the end of the testing period from your machine or drive.

Announce to contestant(s):

You will want to proofread very carefully from the screen and print each document as it is completed. You may reprint if you need to correct errors, but all pages printed – even if they are to be discarded – must be turned in at the end of the event. You should create your PDF files as you complete a job. Once time is called, you will only be allowed to upload your documents. You will not be allowed to make any changes. All word processing documents in the Word Processing or Computer Applications events must adhere to the style prescribed in the Format Guide. You are allowed to refer to the Format Guide included with your test. You now have ten minutes to warm up.

Contestant may warm up by keying in the directions to the test. At the end of ten minutes, announce:

Please stop. Are there any problems with the equipment?


After any equipment problems have been corrected, announce to contestant(s): Open the test document. Read the General Instructions on the front of the test. (Allow a few minutes for competitors to read the instructions) Do not rush and do careless work in an effort to complete the entire test. For each typographical error, you will lose 2 to 5 points. Failure to follow the Format Guide or instructions within the problem will result in a 5-point deduction for each instance. For most problems two or three little errors will result in no points for those problems. If you are running out of time, it is recommended that you review your completed jobs rather than begin another job you will not be able to finish. Partial credit will not be granted for jobs not completed.

Are you ready? Contestants in Computer Applications will have 2 hours to complete the test. Contestants in Database Design & Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing, and will have 1 hour to complete the test. Don’t forget to name your file with your Competitor Code and job number

The Test Proctor may assist with any hardware problems. Any time lost during a hardware problem may be added to the testing time. It is important that each participant receives exactly 1 or 2 hours — no more and no less depending on the event. This time must be run continuously and may not be administered in multiple sessions, with the exception of technical problems outside the control of the student. If there are technical issues, these should be noted on the front of the packet by the administrator. If a student is unable to spend the entire time testing, he/she will not be permitted to finish the test later in another session. Proctors should announce when the contestants have 15 and then 5 minutes to complete the test. Proctors should keep distractions, including conversation, to a minimum. After exactly 1 hour for Word Processing, Database Design & Applications, or Spreadsheet Applications, and, 2 hours for Computer Applications, announce:

STOP. Save your current document as a PDF file if you have not already done so. If you have not completed the problem you are currently working on and begin uploading your documents. You can access the online forms at http://www.georgiafbla.org. Make sure you select the correct event. You may not make any changes to your documents. You may only upload your PDF files now. Place your test, all printouts, and other items in your testing packet. Return each set, the test paper, and any extra printed papers to your test envelope. Once you have uploaded all of your files using the Online Submission Form, make sure you have saved all files from this event from the server/hard drive to a backup CD or diskette and then delete these files from your machine or network drive. Please remain in your seat until I have collected the test, test documents, and other testing materials.

Please sign the Proctor Certification Form, and return it along with any unused tests to the address below. All other materials must be destroyed and shredded. Simply discarding in the trash without shredding is not acceptable. Keep the backup CD or disk in your possession. Thank you for your help! You must return any tests not taken in their sealed envelopes.

Return Proctor Certification Form and unused testing materials to: Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA Executive Director 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080




Proctor Certification Form – Skills This Proctor Certification Form applies to the following event(s): (check all that apply) _____ Computer Applications (2 hours) _____ Spreadsheet Applications (1 hour) _____ Database Design & Applications (1 hour) _____ Word Processing (1 hour) As Proctor for the above indicated event(s), I certify that the following statements are true. 1. I received a sealed test packet containing all of the indicated items and materials.

2. The test began at __________ (time) and ended at __________ (time) on __________ (date).

3. I received and read the Proctor Instructions & Information before administering the event(s).

4. I watched the competitor(s) open the test packets, read the directions, and complete the tests.

5. No one other than me and the competitor(s) were in the testing room during the time indicated above.

6. No help beyond that allowed in the instructions (i.e. equipment problems) was given to the competitor(s).

7. The competitor(s) used no textbook, reference materials, or other aids not specifically allowed in the Event Guidelines.

8. The competitors(s) uploaded all of their files using the online submission forms.

9. All test materials generated are the original work of the competitor(s) unless otherwise allowed in the Event Guidelines.

10. No test materials were copied in any way; no test materials remain in my possession or in the possession of anyone else not associated with the FBLA state office.

11. No test materials were saved to any hard drive or network drive. Test materials were saved to a CD or diskette that will remain in my possession until the tests are received. Once the tests are received, I will discard the CD/diskette.

12. I have enough computer knowledge to affirm the above computer-related certifications.

13. All copies of the unused test materials are enclosed in the return packet.

14. I have destroyed and shredded all test copies, printout, discarded items, that the students have turned in.

Certified by: Date:

Name (Print):

Title (Print):

School:

Phone (Daytime):

When completed, mail this form with any unopened tests to: Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA Executive Director 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080 All materials must be postmarked no later than the DAY AFTER the tests and no later than December 8. Competitors must upload their tests immediately following the test. All tests not taken must be returned to the state office. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.


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Online Testing Procedures and Registration

IMPORTANT DATES RLC Online Testing Period: December 1-2, 5-7 RLC Registration Deadline: November 29 Materials Receipt Deadline: You should bring all testing materials with you (including certification

forms) to the conference and turn in at the registration desk. The following events will utilize Online Testing for our RLC objective test events: FBLA Events: Accounting I Advertising Banking & Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communication Economics Entrepreneurship Future Business Leader Global Business Help Desk Introduction to Business

Communication

Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information

Technology Journalism Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Organizational Leadership Parliamentary Procedure Personal Finance Securities & Investments

FBLA – Middle Level Events: Business Computations – ML Business Concepts – ML Business Spelling – ML Career Exploration – ML Computer & Internet Concepts – ML FBLA Concepts – ML Introduction to Business

Communication – ML Marketing Concepts - ML Microsoft Office Concepts – ML Parliamentary Procedure Concepts –

ML Personal Financial Concepts – ML Social Media Concepts - ML

Because we are contracting with an outside company to run our online testing, we cannot, under any circumstances, extend the deadline due to weather, illnesses, mail delivery, etc. So, please plan accordingly. It is strongly recommended that you not plan testing on the final day in the event that something happens. ENTRY PROCEDURES Because members have the option to compete in multiple events, you should plan a 2.5 hour session for the testing to occur. This will allow for instructions and then for the students to complete their events. It is not mandatory that testing for your chapter occur at the same time as you may choose to hold multiple testing sessions. However, students competing in the same event must test within the same time frame. No Exceptions! Should a student be sick on the day of testing, alternative arrangements can be made. However, any other student competing in the same events as the absent student must also reschedule. As adviser, you must make the decision whether to disqualify the absent student from competing or reschedule any applicable tests. Testing dates and times will be monitored, and if two students at your school take a test in the same event at different times, the latter will be disqualified. RLC Online Testing will occur separately from RLC Skills Testing and has a separate slate of procedures. School-site online testing may be conducted in one of two ways:

1. Option 1: Multiple School Testing. If there are two or more schools in your area, you may bring all students together for the competition and test them at the same time under multiple proctors. For example, if four schools in your vicinity have competitors, the four schools should arrange a common testing date and time for all of their competitors in one of the testing schools. Advisers of the participating schools would then serve as joint proctors for the entire event. Please note that this option may result in multiple rooms being needed for all of the testing. You also need to ensure that your network server can handle the increased internet traffic.


2. Option 2: Single School Testing. If area chapters are not able to get together at a common site, you may get an independent proctor for your students. This independent proctor may be a neighboring adviser or a school administrator, guidance counselor, technology specialist or media specialist from your school to proctor your students. This proctor must not be a teacher at your school and should not be a retired teacher who has taught any of the competitors. Under no circumstances may an adviser or even another teacher at your school administer the tests to your students.

Once you choose your partner school, arrange a date, time, and location for the online testing. There should be one teacher familiar with the testing lab(s) and internet access who will be at school during the testing in order to help with any problems in the lab(s). If you are unable to find a proctor and unable to arrange for a school administrator to proctor your students, please contact your Region Adviser for assistance. But do not wait until the last minute to contact your Region Adviser. You must include your proctor contact information on the online RLC Online Testing Site Form. You must specify the testing option you choose, the testing site, the testing proctor, and other schools participating in the same testing session (if applicable) on this form. This form must be completed in its entirety online. Once your RLC registration is processed, testing materials will be e-mailed to the adviser the week before testing. If you have not received your testing materials, please contact Monty Rhodes at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled test. Once you receive the materials, please verify the roster included and give the Proctor Instructions and Information to your test proctor for his/her advance review. There will also be a separate envelope with competitor login information and instructions. Students should not login prior to December 1. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS The adviser at the testing site needs to coordinate with the school’s technology directors to ensure that Internet connectivity will be available and at a premium for all testing machines. The program is best viewed in Internet Explorer 5.0+ at 1024 x 768 resolution. You should inform the technology director of the testing site URL (will be announced on the website) so that potential firewall problems can be addressed beforehand. All students testing (including those who may not be students at your school) must have access to the Internet as the testing will conducted over the web. Advisers should ensure that network access will be available during that time. If a student cannot access the test via the Internet at your school, he/she will need to go to another school site where this can be done. Students may NOT take the test at home. TESTING PROCEDURES One hour will be allowed for each online test. You may access the Participant Online Testing Guide from the Georgia FBLA website and testing site, accessible through the Georgia FBLA Website. Students will be responsible for signing individual Participant Certification Form. The testing proctor will be responsible for signing the Proctor Certification Form. The adviser must turn these forms, with the other testing materials, in at the registration desk at the Region Leadership Conference. These must be turned in for the entries to be certified. The proctor must also send an email to [email protected] from his/her email address listing the times and competitors tested and verifying that the testing and proctoring procedures were followed. Emails should not be sent from the adviser’s address. You must then turn in all testing materials during registration at the Region Leadership Conference. If you are not attending the conference, you should mail the testing materials to Monty Rhodes (3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080) the day following the test so that they are received no later than December 12. Do NOT mail testing materials to your region adviser or Evans Post Office Box.




Proctor Instructions and Information – Online Thank you for agreeing to support the educational and career preparation of FBLA by agreeing to serve as a Proctor for this competitive event. Your involvement and commitment makes this program possible for our students. We appreciate your willingness to help! As you prepare to administer the event, please take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the appropriate event guidelines and with the instructions that follow. It is important that the guidelines and instructions be followed carefully to ensure fairness to all competitors. If you have any questions or require clarification, please email Monty Rhodes at [email protected] or 470-494-7762 prior to the testing. Should any issues arrive during the testing session, please contact Technical Support at 470-494-7762. Before the Event: 1. Familiarize yourself with the test instructions so that you will be better prepared to anticipate the needs of your

students.

2. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and facility in which the testing will take place. Be sure you know how to turn on the machines, access the Internet, troubleshoot common problems, etc. You need to check specifically for if students can log onto the computers and also access the Internet.

3. Verify that students will be able to sign into a local network. The program is best viewed using Internet Explorer 5.0+. The program will work at 800 x 600 or higher resolution, but is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Set the resolutions before participants log into the program. (Click on Start, click on Settings, click on Control Panel, click on Display, click on Settings, go to Screen Area and change to 1024 x 768).

4. Students competing in the same event must not sit next to each other. Please note that there are no longer collaborative tests for any events. All competitors will take separate individual tests.

5. You should distribute the login sheets/certification forms to each competitor. It is imperative that the students enter the login information exactly as provided on the sheet, even if names are spelled incorrectly.

6. For those students that do not show, please cross through their Participant Certification Form(s) and write NO SHOW across it prior to sending it back to the state office. Please note that some students may be testing in a later session.

7. Students may not furnish their own calculators. There is a calculator function that is available within the online testing application. Cell phones with calculator functions must also not be used. Students may use the basic calculator application provided by the computer’s operating system. A student may not use an application such as Excel to calculate values.

8. Students should not have any other application other than the calculator application (if necessary) open on their desktops during the test.

During the Event: 1. It is important that the one-hour time limit indicated for each event is strictly followed. Once the clock has started on an

event, it will continue to run. The clock will not be stopped for any reason as it is run by the system.

2. Students are permitted to review their test and change answers as necessary during the course of the hour. However, the students are not allowed to print any portion of the test.

3. Students are not permitted to visit any other site on the Internet. As a proctor, you should strictly and closely monitor the students at all times making sure no one is accessing a screen other than the testing system.

4. Proctors are not to provide ANY assistance in using the software. Proctors are permitted to assist only with equipment problems (i.e. screen freezes, network connections, etc.).


5. If the students are not able to access the Online Testing system, are not able to access the Internet, or the Internet goes down for a significant portion of time, you should call Technical Support immediately at 470-494-7762.

6. If a system locks up during the test, please reboot the machine or have the student move to another machine. Please keep in mind that clock continues to run during this downtime. Please keep track of the downtime. If you find at the end of the test that the student needs more time, you should call Technical Support immediately at 470-494-7762. Extra time will only be granted to students who do not complete their tests and lose time because of a system malfunction. Many tests are designed so that most students do not complete the test within the hour given.

7. If a student finds that he/she is unable to change their answers because of a system issue, you should have the student write the number of the question as well as the new answer they wanted to select. Include the first several words to differentiate one selection from another; do NOT simply provide A, B, C, or D as the orders are randomized for each student. This should only be done if the system is malfunctioning and not allowing the student to change his/her answer during the permitted hour. Once the time has ended, the student will not be able to change their answers and thus must go with the answers already in the system. Include the student’s name, school, and event on this sheet and fax to Monty Rhodes at 770-216-1749.

8. If a student is unable to view an image/chart/graphic, please call Technical Support immediately at 470-494-7762 and this image will be emailed to you.

9. Observation of cheating or any other unethical conduct should be report to the state office immediately. After the Event: 1. If a student is competing in two events in a separate session, you should pull his/her participant login sheet as

he/she will use the same login information for both events.

2. After the students complete the test, they may leave. However, before they leave, each student must sign the Participant Certification Form. You must also complete the Proctor Certification Form. A separate Proctor Certification Form must be completed for each testing session. These materials must be placed in an envelope and must be returned to the conference registration desk at the Region Leadership Conference. Forms not returned during registration hours may result in disqualification of all competitors. If you are not attending the Region Leadership Conference, these must be mailed no later than the day after the test.

3. Upon completion of the testing session, the proctor must send an email to [email protected] listing the testing times, the competitors tested during that session, and a general statement that all competitors were supervised without any assistance. This email must come from the proctor’s email account. Emails from an adviser’s email account will not be accepted. If your school system has issues sending emails to georgiafbla.org email addresses, please send this email to [email protected].

4. Return the following materials in an envelope to the adviser to turn in at the conference registration desk:

Participant Certification Forms for each participant – signed by each competitor. Unsigned or unreturned participant certification forms will result in disqualification

Proctor Certification Form signed by you All scratch paper used by participants Any unused Participant Certification Forms Any other materials used in proctoring this event.

Thanks again for your assistance!




Proctor Script – Online (Subject to Change) NOTE: Instructions to the Proctor are printed in regular type. Information which should be read to the participants is printed in bold font. Contestants must use a computer to complete these events. Allow students time to set up their equipment and ensure it is working properly and are able to access the Internet. Announce to the contestant(s):

Each of you will take a separate test today. You should not be sitting next to another competitor or team in the same event as you. Please listen to me carefully and do not jump ahead of me in the screens. If you do so, you may lose time to complete this test.

Instruct the students to now access the online testing system at this time. They should open the Georgia FBLA website at http://www.georgiafbla.org. On the left, there is a link that will take them to the testing site. Once they are at the testing site, they MUST close the Georgia FBLA website.

You should now attempt to log into the system. You must enter your organization/school name, first name, last name, and password exactly as you were given. At the login screen, enter G-A-space-F-B-L-A as the Organization/School Name. You must then enter your first name, last name, and password exactly as provided on the Login Sheet, even if the name is spelled incorrectly. Once you have entered these correctly, you may click the <Log In> button but do not proceed further.

Wait for students to login. Once all students have successfully logged in, they should be at the Honor Code page.

You should now review the Honor Code. Upon reading the Honor Code, you should click the CONTINUE button. Clicking this button signifies that you have read and agree to follow the Honor Code. Do not proceed further.

Wait for students to review the Honor Code. Once they have all have all reviewed the Honor Code, they should be at the Participant Menu.

You are not allowed to use any reference materials during the taking of this test. No other application should be open on your computer at this time. You are not allowed to refer to any other website during the taking of this test. You may not use your own calculator. There is a calculator function within the testing application and you may also use the Calculator provided with Microsoft Windows under the Accessories menu. You will have an hour (or 45 minutes for Middle Level) to complete the test. Once you begin the test, the online clock will begin. After an hour, the test will be automatically locked. It is imperative that you do not click the BACK or REFRESH button on your Internet toolbar. You should only use the navigation buttons presented on the testing screens. If you use the BACK or REFRESH buttons you may need to login again and you will lose valuable time. If the screen locks up during the test, you simply need to close the application and log back into the application. If you do not see your navigation buttons, make sure your testing screen is completely maximized. If you continue to not see your buttons, close the application and log back in.


You may view the test in the individual question mode or via the Review Page. When in the Individual Question Mode, After answering a question, you should click on the “Save Answer” button, not the “Next” or “Previous” button for your answer to be sent to the server. You will still be able to change your answer during the Review phase. PLEASE NOTE: If you select an answer and click the “Next” or “Skip” button, your answer may not be sent to the server. If you are taking the test in Individual Mode and it is taking a while to go from one question to another or your screen is freezing, click on the Review button and complete the test in the Review mode. Each time you select an answer, it will save it to the server. While on the Review Page, do NOT click the “Submit for Grading” or “Close Assessment” button as this will lock your test and you will lose valuable time. You can go back to Individual Mode by clicking on the “Next” or “Previous” Button. Again, do not click on the “Submit for Grading” or “Close Assessment” button until you are finished with the test. If you have to log out and log back in, the system will return you to the first unanswered question. However, the clock continues to run once you have started the test. Once you select an answer, you may change that answer up until the time you lock the test by clicking the “Submit for Grading” button. Once you have completed the test, you must then report to me to sign the Participant Certification Form. Your score will not be validated until you have signed this form. If you are competing in a second event, you may then begin that test as soon as you complete the first test. All results will be announced at the Awards Program at the Region Leadership Conference. Once you are ready, you may click on the BEGIN button under the Assessment column.

The Test Proctor may assist with any hardware problems. The testing system will only allow an hour to complete the test (45 minutes for Middle Level). If a student is unable to spend the entire time testing, he/she will not be permitted to finish the test later in another session. Proctors should keep distractions, including conversation, to a minimum. Please sign the Proctor Certification Form, and return it along with this script and all other event materials to the adviser to return at the Region Leadership Conference. You must also send an email to [email protected] listing the testing times and the competitors testing for each testing session. This email must come from the proctor’s email account. Emails from an adviser’s email account will not be accepted. Thank you for your help!




Proctor Certification Form – Online A SEPARATE PROCTOR CERTIFICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH TESTING SESSION. As Proctor for the above indicated event(s), I certify that the following statements are true.



3. I watched the competitor(s) login to the testing system and complete the tests online and verify that the students did not access any other website other than the online testing system and the Georgia FBLA website homepage.

4. If I am an adviser of a chapter with a competitor or team competing after this test, I did not view the questions on the test to give

my students an unfair advantage over the competitors I proctored.

5. I was the only person in the room, other than the competitor(s), during the testing.

6. I gave no help to the competitor(s) beyond that allowed in the instructions (i.e. equipment problems).

7. I proctored each student and no competitor(s) used any textbook, reference materials, website, or other aids not specifically allowed in the Event Guidelines. Competitors did not speak to each other during the test.

8. I attest that all test materials generated are the original work of the competitor(s) unless otherwise allowed in the event

guidelines.

9. I attest to the fact that no test materials were saved, copied, or printed in any way, and no test materials remain in my possession or in the possession of any one else at this location.

10. I made sure that each competitor did not use their own calculator or other electronic device.

11. I have enough computer knowledge to assist the students with logging in to the network and accessing the Internet.

12. I verify that no cell phones or electronic devices were used during testing.

Certified by: Date: Name (Print):

Title:

Your School:

Phone (Daytime):

School(s) Tested:

When completed, collect all required testing materials and place in an envelope. You should then give this envelope to the adviser to return at the Region Leadership Conference registration desk. You must then send an email to [email protected] listing the times of testing, the competitors tested, and a general statement that you proctored the test and the students did not receive any assistance. This email must come from your email account, rather than the adviser’s email account. If your school system has issues sending emails to georgiafbla.org email addresses, please send this email to [email protected] instead.


SLC Skills Testing Procedures Congratulations on advancing to the 2017 State Leadership Conference in your respective skilled event. Please share this important information with your adviser as you begin to prepare for the SLC Skills Testing. IMPORTANT DATES School-site Testing Period: February 1-7 School-site Testing Judging: February 8 Eligibility: Competitors must have scored at least a 40 on the RLC production test. Because we begin judging these materials on Wednesday, February 8, we cannot, under any circumstances, extend the deadline due to weather, illnesses, mail delivery, etc. So, please plan accordingly. ENTRY PROCEDURES Skills testing may be conducted at school-sites the following three ways: Option 1: Group Testing If there are two or more schools in your area with RLC Skills Testing competitors, you may bring all students together for the competition and test them at the same time where advisers proctor students from other schools. For example, if four schools in your area have competitors and like software/equipment, the four schools should arrange a common testing date and time for all of their competitors at a single testing site. Whenever possible, this option should be used. Option 2: Partner Testing If there are two schools in your area with RLC Skills Testing competitors, you may proctor each other’s students either at your school or their school. For example, School A’s adviser would travel to School B and proctor their students; whereas, School B’s adviser would then travel to School A and proctor their students. Or the students may be the ones traveling to the partner school. Option 3: Independent Testing If you are unable to arrange for an adviser from another chapter to proctor your students, you may have an administrator (principal, assistant principal, or CTAE administrator) from your school proctor the students. You may NOT use a guidance counselor, media specialist, technology teacher, or another teacher, staff member, or paraprofessional to proctor Skills testing. Retired advisers and business professionals are not allowed to serve as proctors either. You should make every effort for an adviser from another chapter to administer the tests to your students. However, if you are testing under Option 1 with multiple schools testing at the same location, advisers of the participating schools may serve as joint proctors for all of the competitors involved. Once you choose your partner school, arrange a date, time, and location for the skills testing. There should be one teacher familiar with the testing lab(s) and network access (if applicable) who will be at school during the testing in order to help with any problems in the lab(s). Once you’ve determined the testing date, time, and location, complete the online SLC Skills Testing Registration Form by February 1. You must specify the testing option you choose, the testing site (where the tests will be given), the testing proctor (with proctor information), and the other schools participating in that session (if applicable) on your online SLC Skills Testing Registration Form. You do not need to submit registration fees at this time. You will pay registration fees for these competitors (fees will be charged for every test taken or returned unsealed) when you register for the SLC. New This Year: You must make sure that all students testing have access to the Internet and also have the ability to generate PDF files from their documents. If your students don’t have Adobe Acrobat (not Reader) installed, you need to work with your technology department to use one of many free PDF writers available. Suggested sites include CutePDF Writer (http://www.cutepdf.com), Bullzip PDF writer (http://www.bullzip.com), PDF 24 (http://en.pdf24.org/pdf-creator-


download.html), PDF Creator (http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/), and doPDF (http://www.dopdf.com). Once testing has started, the proctor or adviser may not assist the students in creating the PDF files or uploading the documents. If you do not receive your testing materials two days prior to your testing date, please contact Monty Rhodes. Testing materials must remain SEALED until the day of the test and opened only by the proctor at the time of testing. There is no entry available via email, fax, or phone. You must complete the SLC Skills Testing Site Form rather than typing the information in an email and sending. SLC Skills Testing competitors must also be registered for the State Leadership Conference by February 7. On February 8, we will compare the list of Skills Testing competitors to the list of registered SLC delegates. If your competitor is not registered for the State Leadership Conference by February 8, his/her materials will NOT be judged and a $10 processing charge per non-registered competitor/team will be assessed. There is no processing charge for students registered for the State Leadership Conference. Your proctor will receive your SLC Skills Testing Packet by January 31. If you do not receive your testing materials by February 1, contact Monty Rhodes. Testing materials are NOT to be opened until the day of the test and should only be opened by the proctor. Proctor Instructions and Information will be available on the Georgia FBLA Website. If you receive testing materials and your student decides not to test, your proctor must destroy the tests. TESTING PROCEDURES Testing procedures will follow those used during Region School-site Testing. One hour will be allowed for Database Design & Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing; whereas, two hours will be allowed for Computer Applications. The proctor who is staying at the school to help in the lab(s) should be sure the lab(s) is ready for testing (enough paper/ink in the printers, staplers available, equipment OK, data disks, etc.). The proctor should also ensure that Internet access is available to all competitors and that these competitors are able to create PDF files. Local chapter advisers may NOT be in the room during test unless they are proctoring students from other chapters under Option 1. The testing proctor will administer the tests according to the instructions in the test packet and will mail the proctor certification form back to the state office no later than the day following the testing day (if testing occurs on a Friday, they must be mailed on Saturday). Students’ work should be saved to a backup CD or diskette. This should be retained by the proctor in case the original files are not received. Files on the data disk should not be accessed unless requested by the Executive Director. If a test is not taken, it must be returned to the state office unopened. Production jobs for all events can be submitted in black and white. New This Year: Rather than printing the jobs, the students will now upload their documents one at a time using an online form. Students will need Internet access throughout the test. Students must be able to generate their own PDF files from the applications used. IMPORTANT: Once the testing is complete, the proctor must shred and destroy all tests taken along with any printed documents. Any tests not taken along with the proctor certification form must be mailed back to the state office. The proctor must also send an email to [email protected] from his/her email account following the test that they administered the test according to instructions, listing the names of the students proctored. Failure to do this will result in disqualification of the students. All testing materials must be UPLOADED immediately after the test is taken. Students who do not upload their documents immediately after completing the test will be disqualified. It is therefore important that the proctor verify that internet access will be available to the students and that these students have the applications/functionality available to them that will allow them to create PDFs.




Proctor Instructions & Information – Skills Thank you for agreeing to support the educational and career preparation of FBLA by agreeing to serve as a Proctor for this competitive event. Your involvement and commitment makes this program possible for our students. We appreciate your willingness to help! As you prepare to administer the event, please take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the appropriate event guidelines, the contents of this packet, and with the instructions that follow. It is important that the guidelines and instructions be followed carefully to ensure fairness to all competitors. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact Monty Rhodes at 678-231-7640 or at [email protected]. Packet Contents: You should have the following items.

A copy of the test for each student you are proctoring. If you are missing any tests, please contact Monty Rhodes at [email protected] or 678-231-7640.

List of competitor codes for your students.

A Proctor Certification Form.

A copy of the script, including instructions for use during the actual administration of the event(s). Before the Event: 1. Familiarize yourself with the test instructions so that you will be better prepared to anticipate the needs of your

students.

2. The tests have been sent to you via EMAIL. Do NOT forward these tests or the email to the local adviser. If you are proctoring the tests, please print the tests and then store for safekeeping until the time of the test. If you are not proctoring the tests, please place the tests in a sealed envelope before giving to the proctor.

3. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and facility in which the testing will take place. Be sure you know how to turn

on the machines, access the software, connect to the printers, troubleshoot common problems, etc. You may need to specifically check for the following: Can the students log onto the computers? Where will students save their test files? How do the students get into the software package(s) they will be using? How are the printers configured? Are all printers loaded with ample paper?

Event Times: Please note the times allowed for each event: o Computer Applications 2 hours o Database Design & Applications 1 hour

o Spreadsheet Applications 1 hour o Word Processing 1 hour

During the Event: 1. It is important that the time limit indicated for each event is strictly followed. Once the clock has started on an event, it must

continue to run. The clock may be stopped, and testing interrupted, only to correct major hardware failures. Students may not complete the event in multiple sessions, nor may they take additional time beyond that allowed for their event. If a technical delay occurs, the length of the delay shall be added onto the end of the session. If a technical delay occurs and the student is unable to stay for extra time to complete the exam in that session, the student is not allowed to complete the test in another session. Once the time has ended, the students may only upload their documents. They may not make changes to any documents after the time has ended.


2. Templates or macros may not be brought in by the student as they often do not conform to the Format Guide. Students may not use any other information to help them with the use of the software.

3. A copy of the Format Guide with applicable problems is included with each student’s test for Word Processing. Students may not furnish their own copy of the Format Guide. Format Guide is not needed for Computer Applications, Database Design & Applications, or Spreadsheet Applications.

4. Students are permitted to review their printouts, make corrections, and reprint if time allows. However, all printouts,

including those discarded by the students, must be destroyed and shredded by the proctor. Simply throwing away documents without shredding them is not acceptable.

5. Proctors are not to provide ANY assistance in using the software. Proctors are permitted to assist only with equipment

problems (i.e. printer jams, screen freezes, printer needs more paper, accessing the Internet etc.) 6. If you are aware that a student is not using the correct software procedure for items such as mail merge in word

processing, formulas in spreadsheets, and/or filters/sorts in databases, make a note on that student’s paper after they have submitted their work and left the event.

7. Be sure to review the participant’s instructions carefully with the student(s) at the beginning of the event. Also, be sure

to watch the time carefully to ensure that the participant is allowed only what is indicated for the event. Time lost due to equipment problems can be added on at the end of the event, but an indication of this should be made on the student’s materials.

After the Event: 1. As the students complete their tests, they may begin to start uploading the documents. The competitors must verify that

they have correctly used the right competitor code. The students must upload their documents using the correct event upload online form. This form must be completed in its entirety. Before submitting the form, the students must ensure that they have uploaded all documents correctly.

2. Make sure you collect all materials including the original test materials, instructions, any discarded printouts, etc. All

tests and supporting documents must be shredded and destroyed.

3. Check to see that the students have exited their software properly and all files have been saved to a diskette or CD. This diskette or CD should remain in your possession until you receive the proctor receipt email. The documents on the CD or diskette are not to be opened after the testing concludes.

4. Make any appropriate notations and comments about computer/printer problems on the proctor certification form. 5. The proctor certification form must be mailed back to Monty Rhodes, Georgia FBLA Executive Director, 3316-A

South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080. These should be POSTMARKED the DAY after testing but no later than February 8.

6. Only the proctor may handle and destroy the tests following the testing. Advisers may not review the tests or shred the

tests. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of your students. 7. Upon completion of the test, you must send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

a. Names of students tested and a separate list of the students who did not test. b. A statement that the testing was conducted in accordance with Georgia FBLA Skills Testing Policies c. The tests are not returned to the local adviser or anyone else prior to being mailed back to the state office.



State Leadership Conference

Proctor Script – Skills

NOTE: Instructions to the Proctor are printed in regular type. Information which should be read to the participants is printed in bold font. Hand out tests and other required materials. Each test should include a copy of the instructions and their competitor code. Contestants must use a computer to complete these events. Allow students time to set up their equipment and ensure it is working properly. Announce to the contestant(s):

The skills test you are taking today will count 85% of your total state score. The online objective test for this event during SLC Online Testing will count for the remaining 15%. All of the documents that you will submit for grading will be uploaded. While you may print documents to review, nothing you print out will be graded. You will upload all of your documents at the end of the testing session. Do not include your name or school name on any documents you upload online. You have been assigned a competitor code. Your file name for each job should be your competitor code and job number. For example, if your competitor code is 1234 and your job number is 1-A, your file name would be “1234-1A”. All files must be saved as PDF before being uploaded. Documents that are not saved and uploaded as a PDF will NOT be graded.

If the computer system you are using for the testing allows students to temporarily save their work to the server/hard drive, announce:

Test documents are to be temporarily saved on a diskette, hard drive, or network server. Once you have uploaded all of your documents, you will save them on a backup disk or network drive. You will then erase all documents at the end of the testing period from your machine or drive.

Announce to contestant(s):

You will want to proofread very carefully from the screen and print each document as it is completed. You may reprint if you need to correct errors, but all pages printed – even if they are to be discarded – must be turned in at the end of the event. You should create your PDF files as you complete a job. Once time is called, you will only be allowed to upload your documents. You will not be allowed to make any changes. All word processing documents in the Word Processing events must adhere to the style prescribed in the Format Guide. You are allowed to refer to the Format Guide included with your test. You now have ten minutes to warm up.

Contestant may warm up by keying in the directions to the test. At the end of ten minutes, announce: Please stop. Are there any problems with the equipment?

After any equipment problems have been corrected, announce to contestant(s):

Open the test document. Read the General Instructions on the front of the test. (Allow a few minutes for competitors to read the instructions) Do not rush and do careless work in an effort to complete the entire test. For each typographical error, you will lose 2 to 5 points. Failure to follow the Format Guide or instructions within the problem will result in a 5-point deduction for each instance. For most problems two or three little errors will result in no points for those problems. If you are running out of time, it is recommended that you review your completed jobs rather than begin another job you will not be able to finish. Partial credit will not be granted for jobs not completed.


Are you ready? Contestants in Computer Applications will have 2 hours to complete the test. Contestants in Database Design & Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing, and will have 1 hour to complete the test.

The Test Proctor may assist with any hardware problems. Any time lost during a hardware problem may be added to the testing time. It is important that each participant receive exactly 1 or 2 hours — no more and no less depending on the event. This time must be run continuously and may not be administered in multiple sessions, with the exception of technical problems outside the control of the student. If there are technical issues, these should be noted on the front of the packet by the administrator. If a student is unable to spend the entire time testing, he/she will not be permitted to finish the test later in another session. Proctors should announce when the contestants have 15 and then 5 minutes to complete the test. Proctors should keep distractions, including conversation, to a minimum. After exactly 1 hour for Word Processing, Database Design & Applications, or Spreadsheet Applications, and, 2 hours for Computer Applications, announce:

STOP. Save your current document as a PDF file if you have not already done so. If you have not completed the problem you are currently working on and begin uploading your documents. You can access the online forms at links on your cover sheet. You may not make any changes to your documents. You may only upload your PDF files now. Place your test, all printouts, and other items in your testing packet. Return each set, the test paper, and any extra printed papers to your test envelope. Once you have uploaded all of your files using the Online Submission Form, make sure you have saved all files from this event from the server/hard drive to a backup CD or diskette and then delete these files from your machine or network drive. Please remain in your seat until I have collected the test, test documents, and other testing materials.

Please sign the Proctor Certification Form, and return it along to the address below. All other materials must be destroyed and shredded. Simply discarding in the trash without shredding is not acceptable. Keep the backup CD or disk in your possession. Thank you for your help!

Return Proctor Certification Form to: Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA Executive Director 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080




Proctor Certification Form – Skills This Proctor Certification Form applies to the following event(s): (check all that apply) _____ Computer Applications (2 hours) _____ Spreadsheet Applications (1 hour) _____ Database Design & Applications (1 hour) _____ Word Processing (1 hour) As Proctor for the above indicated event(s), I certify that the following statements are true. 1. I received a sealed test packet containing all of the indicated items and materials.



4. I watched the competitor(s) open the test packets, read the directions, and complete the tests.

5. No one other than me and the competitor(s) were in the testing room during the time indicated above.

6. No help beyond that allowed in the instructions (i.e. equipment problems) was given to the competitor(s).

7. The competitor(s) used no textbook, reference materials, or other aids not specifically allowed in the Event Guidelines.

8. The competitors(s) uploaded all of their files using the online submission forms.

9. All test materials generated are the original work of the competitor(s) unless otherwise allowed in the Event Guidelines.

10. No test materials were copied in any way; no test materials remain in my possession or in the possession of anyone else not associated with the FBLA state office.

11. No test materials were saved to any hard drive or network drive. Test materials were saved to a CD or diskette that will remain in my possession until the tests are received. Once the tests are received, I will discard the CD/diskette.

12. I have enough computer knowledge to affirm the above computer-related certifications.

13. All copies of the unused test materials are enclosed in the return packet.

14. I have destroyed and shredded all test copies, printout, discarded items, that the students have turned in. Certified by: Date:

Name (Print):

School Tested:

Phone (Daytime):

Email:

When completed, mail this form to: Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA Executive Director 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080 Competitors must upload their tests immediately following the test. This form must be postmarked no later than the DAY AFTER the tests and no later than February 8.




Proctor Submission Checklist – Skills

Thank you for your assistance in serving as a Georgia FBLA Testing Proctor. To ensure that your students’ materials are submitted correctly and to avoid the risk of disqualification, please make sure the following steps are completed. _______ The proctor signs and completes the Proctor Certification Form. _______ The proctor sends an email to [email protected] (or [email protected] if email is returned/blocked) listing

the following: The names of students tested, The starting and ending times for each event, and A statement that procedures were followed and that the tests were not returned to the local adviser.

_______ The proctor mails the Proctor Certification Form back to Georgia FBLA. Do not return tests to local chapter

adviser. Mail to: Georgia FBLA Attn: Monty Rhodes 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080 _______ The proctor destroys all testing materials. _______ The proctor retains the CD or diskette containing all of testing materials. Once the tests are received, we will send

an email to you to destroy or delete these materials. This CD or diskette is not to be returned to a local adviser and all contents must be destroyed once tests are received.


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School-site Online Testing Event Administration State Leadership Conference

Online Testing Procedures and Registration

IMPORTANT DATES School-site Testing Period: March 1-3 SLC Registration Deadline: February 7 Materials Receipt Deadline: All materials must be mailed so they are received by March 7. The following events will utilize Online Testing for our SLC objective test events: Accounting I Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness Banking & Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communication Business Law Computer Applications Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Database Design & Applications Economics Entrepreneurship

FBLA Principles and Procedures Future Business Leader Global Business Health Care Administration Help Desk Hospitality Management Insurance & Risk Management Introduction to Business Intro to Business Communication Intro to Business Procedures Intro to Financial Math Intro to Information Technology Intro to Parliamentary Procedure Journalism

Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Networking Concepts Organizational Leadership Parliamentary Procedure Personal Finance Securities & Investments Sports & Entertainment

Management Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing

Because we are contracting with an outside company to run our online testing, we cannot, under any circumstances, extend the deadline due to weather, illnesses, mail delivery, etc. So, please plan accordingly. It is strongly recommended that you not plan testing on the final day in the event that something happens. Because members have the option to compete in multiple events, you should plan a 2.5 hour session for the testing to occur. This will allow for instructions and then for the students to complete their events. It is not mandatory that testing for your chapter occur at the same time as you may choose to hold multiple testing sessions. However, students competing in the same event must test within the same time frame. No Exceptions! Should a student be sick on the day of testing, alternative arrangements can be made. However, any other student competing in the same events as the absent student must also reschedule. As adviser, you must make the decision whether to disqualify the absent student from competing or reschedule any applicable tests. Testing dates and times will be monitored, and if two students at your school take a test in the same event at different times, the latter will be disqualified. SLC Online Testing will occur separately from SLC Skills Testing and has a separate slate of procedures. School-site online testing may be conducted in one of two ways:

1. Option 1: Multiple School Testing. If there are two or more schools in your area, you may bring all students together for the competition and test them at the same time under multiple proctors. For example, if four schools in your vicinity have competitors, the four schools should arrange a common testing date and time for all of their competitors in one of the testing schools. Advisers of the participating schools would then serve as joint proctors for the entire event. Please note that this option may result in multiple rooms being needed for all of the testing. You also need to ensure that your network server can handle the increased internet traffic.

2. Option 2: Single School Testing. If area chapters are not able to get together at a common site, you may get

an independent proctor for your students. This independent proctor may be a neighboring adviser or a school


administrator, guidance counselor, technology specialist or media specialist from your school to proctor your students. This proctor must not be a teacher at your school and should not be a retired teacher who has taught any of the competitors. Under no circumstances may an adviser or even another teacher at your school administer the tests to your students.

Once you choose your partner school, arrange a date, time, and location for the online testing. There should be one teacher familiar with the testing lab(s) and internet access who will be at school during the testing in order to help with any problems in the lab(s). You must include your proctor contact information on the online SLC Online Testing Site Form. You must specify the testing option you choose, the testing site, the testing proctor, and other schools participating in the same testing session (if applicable) on this form. This form must be completed in its entirety online. No student will be registered for their online tests until payment has been received. Once your SLC registration is processed, testing materials will be e-mailed to the adviser the week before testing. If you have not received your testing materials, please contact Monty Rhodes at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled test. Once you receive the materials, please verify the roster included and give the Proctor Instructions and Information to your test proctor for his/her advance review. There will also be a separate envelope with competitor login information and instructions. Students should not login prior to March 1. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS The adviser at the testing site needs to coordinate with the school’s technology directors to ensure that Internet connectivity will be available and at a premium for all testing machines. The program is best viewed in Internet Explorer 5.0+ at 1024 x 768 resolution. You should inform the technology director of the testing site URL (will be announced on the Georgia FBLA website) so that potential firewall problems can be addressed beforehand. All students testing (including those who may not be students at your school) must have access to the Internet as the testing will conducted over the web. Advisers should ensure that network access will be available during that time. If a student cannot access the test via the Internet at your school, he/she will need to go to another school site where this can be done. Students may NOT take the test at home. TESTING PROCEDURES One hour will be allowed for each online test. You may access the Participant Online Testing Guide from the Georgia FBLA website and testing site, accessible through the Georgia FBLA Website. Students will be responsible for signing their individual Participant Certification Forms. The testing proctor will be responsible for signing the Proctor Certification Form. These testing forms must be mailed so they are RECEIVED in the Georgia FBLA state office no later than March 7. These must be submitted for the entries by this date to be certified. The proctor must also send an email to [email protected] from his/her email address listing the times and competitors tested and verifying that the testing and proctoring procedures were followed. Emails should not be sent from the adviser’s address. You must then turn in all testing materials so that they are RECEIVED in the Georgia FBLA state office (3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080) by March 7. Do NOT mail testing materials to your region adviser or the Evans Post Office Box. These must be RECEIVED by March 7 or these students will be disqualified.




Proctor Instructions and Information – Online Thank you for agreeing to support the educational and career preparation of FBLA by agreeing to serve as a Proctor for this competitive event. Your involvement and commitment makes this program possible for our students. We appreciate your willingness to help! As you prepare to administer the event, please take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the appropriate event guidelines and with the instructions that follow. It is important that the guidelines and instructions be followed carefully to ensure fairness to all competitors. If you have any questions or require clarification, please email Monty Rhodes at [email protected] or 470-494-7762 prior to the testing. Should any issues arrive during the testing session, please contact Technical Support at 470-494-7762. Before the Event: 1. Familiarize yourself with the test instructions so that you will be better prepared to anticipate the needs of your

students.

2. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and facility in which the testing will take place. Be sure you know how to turn on the machines, access the Internet, troubleshoot common problems, etc. You need to check specifically for if students can log onto the computers and also access the Internet.

3. Verify that students will be able to sign into a local network. The program is best viewed using Internet Explorer 5.0+. The program will work at 800 x 600 or higher resolution, but is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Set the resolutions before participants log into the program. (Click on Start, click on Settings, click on Control Panel, click on Display, click on Settings, go to Screen Area and change to 1024 x 768).

4. Students competing in the same event must not sit next to each other. Please note that there are no longer collaborative tests for any events. All competitors will take separate individual tests.

5. You should distribute the login sheets/certification forms to each competitor. It is imperative that the students enter the login information exactly as provided on the sheet, even if names are spelled incorrectly.

6. For those students that do not show, please cross through their Participant Certification Form(s) and write NO SHOW across it prior to sending it back to the state office. Please note that some students may be testing in a later session.

7. Students may not furnish their own calculators. There is a calculator function that is available within the online testing application. Cell phones with calculator functions must also not be used. Students may use the basic calculator application provided by the computer’s operating system. A student may not use an application such as Excel to calculate values.

8. Students should not have any other application other than the calculator application (if necessary) open on their desktops during the test.

During the Event: 1. It is important that the one-hour time limit indicated for each event is strictly followed. Once the clock has started on an

event, it will continue to run. The clock will not be stopped for any reason as it is run by the system.

2. If a student is competing in multiple testing session or taking more than one test, it is imperative that he/she makes sure to click on the CORRECT test at the CORRECT time. If the wrong test is selected, it could disqualify the member as well as the others competing in the same event. If the wrong event is selected, the student must click the “Submit for Grading” button immediately to lock the test. You must then contact technical support immediately to report this incident.

2. Students are permitted to review their test and change answers as necessary during the course of the hour. However, the students are not allowed to print any portion of the test.


3. Students are not permitted to visit any other site on the Internet. As a proctor, you should strictly and closely monitor the students at all times making sure no one is accessing a screen other than the testing system.

4. Proctors are not to provide ANY assistance in using the software. Proctors are permitted to assist only with equipment problems (i.e. screen freezes, network connections, etc.).

5. If the students are not able to access the Online Testing system, are not able to access the Internet, or the Internet goes down for a significant portion of time, you should call Technical Support immediately at 470-494-7762.

6. If a system locks up during the test, please reboot the machine or have the student move to another machine. Please keep in mind that clock continues to run during this downtime. Please keep track of the downtime. If you find at the end of the test that the student needs more time, you should call Technical Support immediately at 470-494-7762. Extra time will only be granted to students who do not complete their tests and lose time because of a system malfunction. Many tests are designed so that most students do not complete the test within the hour given.

7. If a student finds that he/she is unable to change their answers because of a system issue, you should have the student write the number of the question as well as the new answer they wanted to select. Include the first several words to differentiate one selection from another; do NOT simply provide A, B, C, or D as the orders are randomized for each student. This should only be done if the system is malfunctioning and not allowing the student to change his/her answer during the permitted hour. Once the time has ended, the student will not be able to change their answers and thus must go with the answers already in the system. Include the student’s name, school, and event on this sheet and fax to Monty Rhodes at 770-216-1749.

8. If a student is unable to view an image/chart/graphic, please call Technical Support immediately at 470-494-7762 and this image will be emailed to you.

9. Observation of cheating or any other unethical conduct should be report to the state office immediately. After the Event: 1. If a student is competing in two events in a separate session, you should pull his/her participant login sheet as

he/she will use the same login information for both events.

2. After the students complete the test, they may leave. However, before they leave, each student must sign the Participant Certification Form. You must also complete the Proctor Certification Form. A separate Proctor Certification Form must be completed for each testing session. These materials must be placed in an envelope and must be returned to the Georgia FBLA state office (3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080) so that they are RECEIVED no later than March 7.

3. Upon completion of the testing session, the proctor must send an email to [email protected] listing the testing times, the competitors tested during that session, and a general statement that all competitors were supervised without any assistance. This email must come from the proctor’s email account no later than the day following the test. Emails from an adviser’s email account will not be accepted. If your school system has issues sending emails to georgiafbla.org email addresses, please send this email to [email protected].

4. Return the following materials in an envelope to the adviser to mail back to the state office: Participant Certification Forms for each participant – signed by each competitor. Unsigned or unreturned

participant certification forms will result in disqualification Proctor Certification Form signed by you All scratch paper used by participants Any unused Participant Certification Forms Any other materials used in proctoring this event.

Thanks again for your assistance!




Proctor Script – Online (Subject to Change) NOTE: Instructions to the Proctor are printed in regular type. Information which should be read to the participants is printed in bold font. Contestants must use a computer to complete these events. Allow students time to set up their equipment and ensure it is working properly and are able to access the Internet. Announce to the contestant(s):

Each of you will take a separate test today. You should not be sitting next to another competitor or team in the same event as you. Please listen to me carefully and do not jump ahead of me in the screens. If you do so, you may lose time to complete this test.

Instruct the students to now access the online testing system at this time. They should open the Georgia FBLA website at http://www.georgiafbla.org. On the left, there is a link that will take them to the testing site. Once they are at the testing site, they MUST close the Georgia FBLA website.

You should now attempt to log into the system. You must enter your organization/school name, first name, last name, and password exactly as you were given. At the login screen, enter G-A-space-F-B-L-A as the Organization/School Name. You must then enter your first name, last name, and password exactly as provided on the Login Sheet, even if the name is spelled incorrectly. Once you have entered these correctly, you may click the <Log In> button but DO NOT proceed further and select a test until I instruct you to do so.

Wait for students to login. Once all students have successfully logged in, they should be at the Honor Code page.

You should now review the Honor Code. Upon reading the Honor Code, you should click the CONTINUE button. Clicking this button signifies that you have read and agree to follow the Honor Code. Do not proceed further.

Wait for students to review the Honor Code. Once they have all have all reviewed the Honor Code, they should be at the Participant Menu.

If you are competing in two test events, you must make sure you select the test you are supposed to take at this time. If you select the wrong test, it may disqualify you and the others competing in this event. You are not allowed to use any reference materials during the taking of this test. No other application should be open on your computer at this time. You are not allowed to refer to any other website during the taking of this test. You should not use your own calculator. There is a calculator function within the testing application and you may also use the Calculator provided with Microsoft Windows under the Accessories menu. You will have an hour to complete the test. Once you begin the test, the online clock will begin. After an hour, the test will be automatically locked. It is imperative that you do not click the BACK or REFRESH button on your Internet toolbar. You should only use the navigation buttons presented on the testing screens. If you use the BACK or REFRESH buttons you may need to login again and you will lose valuable time.


If the screen locks up during the test, you simply need to close the application and log back into the application. If you do not see your navigation buttons, make sure your testing screen is completely maximized. If you continue to not see your buttons, close the application and log back in. You may view the test in the individual question mode or via the Review Page. When in the Individual Question Mode, after answering a question, you should click on the “Save Answer” button, not the “Skip” button for your answer to be sent to the server. You will still be able to change your answer during the Review phase. PLEASE NOTE: If you select an answer and click the “Skip” button, your answer will not be sent to the server. If you are taking the test in Individual Mode and it is taking a while to go from one question to another or your screen is freezing, click on the Review button and complete the test in the Review mode. Each time you select an answer, it will save it to the server. While on the Review Page, do NOT click the DONE button as this will lock your test and you will lose valuable time. You can go back to Individual Mode by clicking on the Item View Button. Again, do not click on the DONE button until you are finished with the test. If you have to log out and log back in, the system will return you to the first unanswered question. Once you select an answer, you may change that answer up until the time you lock the test. Once you have completed the test, you must then report to me to sign the Participant Certification Form. Your score will not be validated until you have signed this form. If you are competing in a second event, you may then begin that test as soon as you complete the first test. All results will be announced at the Awards Program at the State Leadership Conference. Once you are ready, you may click on the BEGIN button under the Assessment column.

The Test Proctor may assist with any hardware problems. The testing system will only allow an hour to complete the test. If a student is unable to spend the entire time testing, he/she will not be permitted to finish the test later in another session. Proctors should keep distractions, including conversation, to a minimum. Please sign the Proctor Certification Form, and return it along with this script and all other event materials to the adviser to return to the Georgia FBLA state office so that they are RECEIVED by March 7. You must also send an email to [email protected] listing the testing times and the competitors testing for each testing session. This email must come from the proctor’s email account. Emails from an adviser’s email account will not be accepted. Thank you for your help!




Proctor Certification Form – Online A SEPARATE PROCTOR CERTIFICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH TESTING SESSION. As Proctor for the above indicated event(s), I certify that the following statements are true.



3. I watched the competitor(s) login to the testing system and complete the tests online and verify that the students did not access any other website other than the online testing system and the Georgia FBLA website homepage.

4. If I am an adviser of a chapter with a competitor or team competing after this test, I did not view the questions on the test to give

my students an unfair advantage over the competitors I proctored.

5. I was the only person in the room, other than the competitor(s), during the testing.

6. I gave no help to the competitor(s) beyond that allowed in the instructions (i.e. equipment problems).

7. I proctored each student and no competitor(s) used any textbook, reference materials, website, or other aids not specifically allowed in the Event Guidelines. Competitors did not speak to each other during the test.

8. I attest that all test materials generated are the original work of the competitor(s) unless otherwise allowed in the event

guidelines.

9. I attest to the fact that no test materials were saved, copied, or printed in any way, and no test materials remain in my possession or in the possession of anyone else at this location.

10. I made sure that each competitor did not use their own calculator or other electronic device.

11. I have enough computer knowledge to assist the students with logging in to the network and accessing the Internet.

12. I verify that no cell phones or electronic devices were used during testing.

Certified by: Date: Name (Print):

Title:

Your School:

Phone (Daytime):

School(s) Tested:

When completed, collect all required testing materials and place in an envelope. You should then give this envelope to the adviser to mail to the Georgia FBLA state office so that they are RECEIVED by March 7. You must then send an email to [email protected] listing the times of testing, the competitors tested, and a general statement that you proctored the test and the students did not receive any assistance. This email must come from your email account, rather than the adviser’s email account. If your school system has issues sending emails to georgiafbla.org email addresses, please send this email to [email protected] instead.


Appendix D: Chapter of the Year Rating Sheet and Submission Packet Use the rating sheet AND the submission packet to submit your entry for Chapter of the Year or an outstanding local chapter honor. All submissions should be submitted using the Submission Packet. All submissions must be bound (no three-ring binders, please). Submission must also be accompanied by National FBLA Outstanding Chapter Recognition Program Entry Form if your chapter is vying for overall chapter of the year honors.


2016-2017 GEORGIA FBLA CHAPTER OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM (HIGH SCHOOL) Must be RECEIVED no later than February 14, 2017. Entries will NOT be accepted after this date!

Refer to the Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines for exact rules and regulations on eligible activities and documentation requirements. School Name: Chapter President: Adviser’s Name: Adviser’s E-mail:

No Activity Max Points

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1 State Officer or Region Officer - Automatic 50 points for having a current 2016-2017 state officer 20 points for having a current 2016-2017 region officer who meets all required obligations (max 20 points)

50

2 Early

Professional Chapter Meetings 10 points for each professional meeting held that includes a guest speaker or leadership training activity

50

3 Early

Chapter Management and Organization 10 points for developing a Chapter Program of Work 10 points for preparing a chapter public relations plan 10 points for conducting a planning session for new officers during the summer at the beginning of the school year 5 points for developing a point system for chapter member recognition 5 points for preparing a chapter budget and income statement 5 points for conducting an officer installation or new member induction, FBLA History Presentation or Emblem Ceremony 5 points for nominating an eligible local adviser for Adviser of the Year or New Adviser of the Year (due February 1) 5 points for nominating a local member for Who’s Who in FBLA (due February 1) 5 points for nominating a local member for Georgia FBLA Member of the Month (max 5 points) 5 points for submitting a workshop proposal for the 2017 State Leadership Conference (due January 15)

60

4 FBLA Week Activities 10 points for each activity conducted in celebration of FBLA Week 10 points for organizing signed proclamation by a local elected official

60

5 Early

Social Activity 5 points for each social activity conducted for your chapter members (max 15 points) 5 points for participating in the Georgia FBLA Night with the Hawks

20

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Rec

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6 Early

Chapter Membership (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic 1 point for every paid member by February 1. Dues must be RECEIVED in the national office by February 1. MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED: You must have at least 50 members for Bronze or Silver to avoid Penalty Points #A; You must have at least 100 members for Gold to avoid Penalty Points #A.

400

7 Early

Chapter Market Share (based on February 1 numbers) 1 point for every percentage Market Share your chapter has by February 1 (i.e., 32% Market Share = 32 points) 5 points for a chapter Market Share > 25% by November 1

50*

8 Early

Chapter Membership Increase (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic 1 point for each additional PAID member over last year’s membership. Dues must be received by February 1 5 points for exceeding the 2015-2016 final membership by November 1

100*

9

Membership Campaigns 2 point for each member who submits a Membership Madness application (recruit 5 NEW members) by February 1 5 points for each member who submits a Membership Mania application (recruit 10 NEW members) by February 1 10 points for each adviser who submits a 100% Class Participation Form (minimum 10 students) 5 points for placing in one of the Georgia FBLA membership campaigns (max 5 points) 75 points for each adviser who achieves a 100% FBLA Membership Excellence (all students taught are members)

75

10 Early

New Chapter Charter or Reactivation 15 points for chartering or reactivating a Georgia FBLA or FBLA-Middle Level chapter by February 1

60

11 Early

Professional Division Member Recruitment (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 10 points for each member of the Professional Division from your local chapter

150*

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12 Early

Publicity 2 points for each article appearing in the school/system newspaper, newsletter, or website (max 10 points) 10 points for each article appearing in the local/community newspaper (pictures without an article do not count) 15 points for each television appearance or radio program (school TV or radio appearance does not count) 10 points for developing a chapter newsletter that is published at least 3 times a year 5 points for developing and publishing a chapter website about your chapter’s current year activities 5 points for developing and maintaining a chapter social media page (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) (max 5 points)

75

13 Early

FBLA Publication Submission 10 points for each article published in Tomorrow’s Business Leader prior to February 1 2 points for each article posted on the Georgia FBLA Website by February 1 (max 10 points; limit 2 articles per month) 5 points for submitting a completed page for the Georgia FBLA Scrapbook prior to February 1 1 point for each member who “joins/likes” the Georgia FBLA page on Facebook by February 1 (max 10 points)

25

14 Early

Submission of FBLA Chapter Pictures 2 points per digital picture emailed to [email protected] by February 1 (limit 2 pictures per month)

20

15 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA Government Awareness Project 10 points for a US or state legislator participating in a chapter activity 5 points for a school board member or system superintendent participating in a chapter activity 1 point for each letter sent to a government official (max 5 points)

25

16 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA Business Organization Contact Project. 10 points for each presentation to a local civic or business group (i.e., Kiwanis, Rotary, Jaycees, Optimist, Exchange) 5 points for making a presentation to a local business advisory committee or PTSO (max 5 points) 5 points for each member who completes a job shadow experience (max 5 points)

25

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Pro

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s

17 Early

Community Service Projects 10 points for each service project benefiting your community (not fundraising) 5 points for partnering with another CTSO on a joint community service project (max 5 points)

75

18 Early

School Service Projects 10 points for each service project benefiting your school, another school organization, or faculty/staff (not fundraising) 5 points for partnering with another CTSO on a joint school service project (max 5 points)

75

19 Participation in State Service Project at the Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic 10 points for each team entry in the MONOPOLY® Tournament

50

20 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA State Service Project – March of Dimes 2 points for each $25 a chapter raises and contributes on behalf of the FBLA chapter to the March of Dimes from March 6, 2016, to February 14, 2017 (will be verified with March of Dimes). 5 points for conducting a March of Dimes educational activity at your school

75


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MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED: Your chapter must have members participate in SLOTS, Rally, FLC, and RLC for Gold to avoid Penalty Points #B. At least one adviser from your chapter must participate in FALCON for Gold to avoid Penalty Points #B.

21 Participation/Recognition at 2016 State Leadership Conference – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 5 points for adviser serving as an event administrator or assistant at the 2016 SLC (max 5 points) 5 points for adviser volunteering to serve as an event administrator or assistant at the 2017 SLC (max 5 points) 8 points for each entry placing First-Tenth Place in a competitive event at the 2016 SLC 2 point for each entry competing but not placing at the 2016 SLC

200*

22 Participation/Recognition at 2016 National Leadership Conference – Automatic 20 points for each entry placing 1st-10th Place at the 2016 NLC 10 points for receiving either Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, National FBLA Outstanding Chapter recognition, achieving Who’s Who, the America Level in the 2015-2016 BAA, being a non-placing event finalist, or a Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship; placing in an Open Event, or for each member attending the Institute for Leaders. 10 points for each member competing but not placing at 2016 NLC (does not include open testing events) 2 points for member attending but not competing in an individual/team NAP event at 2016 NLC 5 points for each individual your chapter recruited who served as a competitive event judge at 2016 NLC (max 100 points)

300*

23 Participation at 2016 Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summits – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 10 points for each member attending

120

24 Participation at 2016 FBLA Adviser Leadership Conference (FALCON) – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 10 points for each adviser attending

30

25 Participation at 2016 Fall Motivational Rally – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 2 points for each member attending

150

26 Participation in Fall Motivational Rally Competitive Events – Automatic 5 points for each competitive event entry at the 2016 Fall Motivational Rally 2 points for each Team Open Testing entry (limit 2 points per event)

25

27 Participation at 2016 National Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic 10 points for each member registered for the 2016 NFLC

50

28 Participation at 2016 Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 5 points for each member registered who completes their leadership track 10 points for entering a team in the Battle of the Chapters Online Testing competition 15 points if your Battle of the Chapters team places among the top 10 finalists

100*

29 Participation/Recognition at 2017 Region Leadership Conference – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 5 points for each entry placing First – Fifth Place in each region competitive event 2 point for each member competing not placing at the Region Leadership Conference

150*

30 Conference All-Stars 10 points for each member who becomes a Conference All-Star by attending SLOTS, Rally, FLC, RLC, and SLC

150*

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31 Early

Participation in the Business Achievement Award Member Recognition Program – by February 1 (qualifies for BONUS) 15 points for each member achieving the America level of the Individual BAA Program for 2016-2017 8 points for each member achieving the Leader level of the Individual BAA Program for 2016-2017 3 points for each member achieving the Business level of the Individual BAA Program for 2016-2017 1 point for each member achieving the Future level of the Individual BAA Program for 2016-2017 MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED: You must receive 25 points in this area for Bronze or Silver to avoid Penalty Points #C; You must receive 50 points in this area for Gold to avoid Penalty Points #C.

150*

32 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA State Project – Less Is More! 1 point will be awarded for each 10 points received on the Georgia FBLA State Project Form (separate entry) 5 points for completing a prior Georgia FBLA State Project (max 5 points)

75

33 Early

Participation in National FBLA Program or Project 10 points for each different national FBLA program/project

50

34 Early

Contribution to Georgia FBLA Conference Sponsorship Project (Due February 1) – Automatic 20 points for each $50 in sponsorship dollars secured or donated by chapter.

150

35 Early

Contribution to Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund (Due February 1) – Automatic 10 points for each $50 contribution secured or donated by chapter to the Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund 5 points for donating a scholarship basket at the Fall Leadership Conference

50

36 Early

Contribution to Georgia FBLA Foundation (Due February 1) – Automatic 15 points for each adviser who becomes a member of the Georgia FBLA Foundation by initial donation of $50 10 points for an existing adviser membership renewal or for each $25 donated by an adviser over initial contribution 20 points for each $50 contribution to Georgia FBLA Foundation from an alumni member 3 points for each paid student member of the Foundation

200

37 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA Connecting Chapters Project 10 points for each project conducted with a FBLA-Middle Level chapter in local attendance zone

30

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A Penalty Points – Membership Threshold - Automatic Bronze & Silver Chapters: Subtract 1 point for each member below 50 members for chapter membership Gold Chapters: Subtract 1 point for each member below 100 members for chapter membership

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B Penalty Points – Conference Attendance - Automatic Gold Chapters: Subtract 10 points for each conference (SLOTS, Rally, FLC, or RLC) in which members did not attend. Gold Chapters: Subtract 10 points if a chapter adviser did not participate in FALCON..

( )

C Penalty Points – Business Achievement Award Threshold Bronze & Silver Chapters: Subtract 1 point for each point below 25 received on #31 – Participation in Business Achievement Award Members Recognition Program Gold Chapters: Subtract 1 point for each point below 50 received on #31 – Participation in Business Achievement Award Members Recognition Program

( )

Bonus Points Received

Total Points Received

Chapters will be honored as follows: Bronze Chapters: Minimum of 600 points Silver Chapters: Minimum of 900 points Gold Chapters: Minimum of 1,200 points (Minimum of 100 members)

Chapters wishing to qualify for the Overall Chapter of the Year must also submit an Outstanding Chapter Award from the national office for 2016-2017. The top 20 Gold Chapters will be named “Superior Chapters”. Chapters earning the most points will be named Overall Chapter of the Year. Second to tenth places will also be awarded.


Chapter of the Year Submission Guidelines Before submitting, you must enter the number of points received for each criterion on the entry form. Please note: You MUST NOT enter more points than the maximum allowed for that criterion. The points you enter will be verified by the documentation you submit and official state FBLA records. Chapters wishing to qualify for a Chapter of the Year Award (Gold/Silver/Bronze designation) must submit the completed Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year Award Entry Form & Submission Packet Failure to submit these required items according to regulations stated in the 2016-2017 Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines will result in disqualification for Chapter of the Year awards. All documentation must be provided in the order according to the submission packet and MUST BE bound like a report or submitted as a website. If necessary, submit multiple “books” and number each book (1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3, etc.) Three-ring binders are not acceptable. All documentation must reference the applicable Chapter of the Year Activity Number. Each page must be numbered with the correct Chapter of the Year activity number. You will not receive credit for any page that is NOT numbered with the Chapter of the Year Activity Number. If you are submitting as a website, each Activity Number must be presented on a separate tab/page. All documentation must be submitted according to this packet. All documentation must be bound. The front cover of the report must list the following:

School/Chapter name Region City Name of adviser and chapter president Number of Points submitted

If a criterion does not apply, please discard that page. Documentation does not need to be submitted for items listed as “Automatic” as these will be calculated according to official state and national records. You will receive a COY Points Tracking Form on February 6 detailing all automatic points for which your chapter has qualified. Points will be automatically tracked for all chapters who submitted a Chapter of the Year entry for 2015-2016. If you did not submit an entry last year and would like to do so this year, send an email as soon as possible to [email protected] so that points may be tracked for your chapter.

Outstanding Local Chapter Awards Chapters will be honored as follows:

Bronze Chapters: Minimum of 600 points. Silver Chapters: Minimum of 900 points. Gold Chapters: Minimum of 1200 points.

The top 20 chapters will also be designated as a SUPERIOR CHAPTER. Chapters wishing to qualify for Overall Chapter of the Year must also submit and achieve an Outstanding Chapter rating from the national office for 2016-2017. The chapter (from the group of chapters that receive the National FBLA Outstanding Chapter rating) that obtains the most Chapter of the Year points will be named Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year. Chapter of the Year entries & supporting documentation must be RECEIVED no later than February 14 and mailed to Monty Rhodes, Georgia FBLA Executive Director, 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229, Smyrna, GA 30080. Please mail so that your entry is received no later than February 14. Entries received after February 14 will not be accepted. If you are submitting your Chapter of the Year documentation as a website, this website must be submitted as of February 14. No changes to the website after February 14.


Automatic Entries 1. State Officer or Region Officer - Automatic Maximum: 50 points 6. Chapter Membership – Automatic Maximum: 400 points Points will be awarded based on membership dues PAID by February 1. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your numbers as of December 5. 8. Chapter Membership Increase– Automatic Maximum: 100 points Points will be awarded based on chapters who meet or exceed last year’s membership numbers, based on February 1 numbers. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your numbers as of December 5. 11. Professional Division Member Recruitment– Automatic Maximum: 150 points Points will be awarded based on Professional Division membership dues paid by February 1. You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more Professional Division members for 2016-2017 than you had in 2015-2016. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your numbers as of December 5. 19. Participation in State Service Project at the Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 50 points Points will be awarded for each team registered for the 2016 MONOPOLY® Tournament. 21. Participation/Recognition at 2016 State Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 200 points You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more members registered for the 2016 SLC than you had for the 2015 SLC (you must have had members attend the 2015 SLC to qualify for this bonus). 22. Participation/Recognition at 2016 National Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 200 points 23. Participation at 2016 Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summits – Automatic Maximum: 120 points You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more members registered for the 2016 SLOTS than you had for the 2015 SLOTS (you must have had members attend the 2015 SLOTS to qualify for this bonus). 24. Participation at 2016 Georgia FBLA Adviser Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 30 points You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more advisers registered for the 2016 FALCON than you had for the 2015 FALCON (you must have had advisers attend the 2015 FALCON to qualify for this bonus).


25. Participation at 2016 Georgia FBLA Motivational Rally – Automatic Maximum: 150 points You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more members registered for the 2016 Rally than you had for the 2015 Rally (you must have had members attend the 2015 Rally to qualify for this bonus). 26. Participation in Fall Motivational Rally Competitive Events – Automatic Maximum: 25 points Points will be awarded based on actual completion of competitive events at Rally. 27. Participation at 2016 National Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 50 points Points will be awarded based on the number of students who attend this conference. Members who did not attend the 2016 Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Conference will not receive full credit. 28. Participation at 2016 Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 100 points Points will be awarded based on the number of students who actually complete the entire FLC leadership program. You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more members registered for the 2016 FLC than you had for the 2015 FLC (you must have had members attend the 2015 FLC to qualify for this bonus). 29. Participation/Recognition at 2017 Region Leadership Conference – Automatic Maximum: 100 points Points will be awarded based on competitors actually competing in RLC events You will also qualify for a bonus of 5 points if you have more members registered for the 2017 RLC than you had for the 2016 RLC (you must have had members attend the 2016 RLC to qualify for this bonus). 30. Conference All Stars – Automatic Maximum: 150 points Points will be awarded for each member who becomes a Conference All Star by attending SLOTS, Rally, FLC, RLC, and SLC 34. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Conference Sponsorship Project – Automatic Maximum: 150 points Points will be award based on checks received as of February 1. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your contribution by December 5. 35. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund – Automatic Maximum: 50 points Points will be award based on checks received as of February 1 and/or by contributing a Scholarship Basket at FLC. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your contribution by December 5. 36. Contribution to Georgia FBLA Foundation - Automatic Maximum: 100 points Points will be awarded based on checks received as of February 1. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your contribution by December 5.


2. Professional Chapter Meetings Maximum: 50 points Points Received 10 points for each professional chapter meeting held. Meetings must include a guest speaker or leadership training activity Meeting Date Guest Speaker Topic or Leadership Training Activity Online Form 2 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapters can obtain points by holding professional chapter business meetings with either a guest speaker or a leadership training activity. These meetings must be professional in nature. Chapter meetings where the primary activity is a social event do not qualify as a professional business meeting. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE DOCUMENTATION SUBMISSION (Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #2): For each meeting, you MUST upload

Copy of agenda of each professional chapter meeting AND Minutes for each professional chapter meeting


3. Chapter Management and Organization Maximum: 60 points Points Received

10 points for developing a Chapter Program of Work 10 points for developing a Chapter public relations plan 10 points for conducting a planning session for new officers during the summer or at the beginning of the school year 5 points for developing a point system for chapter member recognition 5 points for developing a chapter budget and an income statement 5 points for conducting an officer installation or new member induction ceremony, FBLA-PBL History Presentation or Emblem Ceremony 5 points for nominating a local adviser for Adviser of the Year or New Adviser of the Year (due February 7) 5 points for nominating a local member for Who’s Who in FBLA (due February 7) 5 points for nominating a local member for Georgia FBLA Member of the Month (max 5 points) 5 points for submitting a workshop proposal for the 2017 State Leadership Conference (due January 15) Activity Completed Chapter Program of Work Chapter Public Relations Plan Planning Session for New Officers Point System for Chapter Member Recognition Chapter Budget & Income Statement Officer Installation Ceremony/New Member Induction Ceremony/ FBLA History Presentation/Emblem Ceremony

Nomination for Adviser of the Year/New Adviser of the Year Nomination for Who’s Who in FBLA Nomination for Georgia FBLA Member of the Month Workshop Proposal for 2017 State Leadership Conference Include the Online Return Number for Chapter of the Year Online Form #3 Submission You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. Nomination for Adviser of the Year/New Adviser of the Year/Who’s Who in FBLA or Submission of the Workshop Proposal do NOT qualify for the early submission bonus. ONLINE SUBMISSION (Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #3): For the following activities, you must attach:

Program of Work: Copy of the completed Program of Work Report Template Chapter Public Relations Plan - Copy: Copy of Public Relations Plan Planning Session for Officers: Copy of schedule/agenda Point System for Chapter Member Recognition: Copy of point system Chapter Budget: Copy of the completed FBLA-PBL Chapter Budget from the Fundraising section of the CMH, Adviser of the Year/New Adviser of the Year: Complete Adviser of the Year Online Form by February 7. Note:

Advisers nominated must be eligible for this award (i.e., not received the region Adviser of the Year or the state New Adviser of the Year award in the last 5 years). Points will not be awarded for ineligible advisers.

Who’s Who in FBLA: Complete Who’s Who in FBLA Online Form by February 7. Note: Members nominated must be eligible for this award (i.e., not received the region Who’s Who in FBLA award in the last 5 years). Points will not be awarded for ineligible members.

2017 SLC Workshop Proposal Form: Complete 2017 SLC Workshop Online Proposal prior to January 15, 2017.

MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH #3): Officer Installation /New Member Induction Ceremony: Copy of program from ceremony FBLA History Presentation/Emblem Ceremony: Agenda from meeting or program from the event Member of the Month: Attach a copy of the Member of the Month Application form and certificate (if selected)


4. FBLA Week Maximum: 60 points Points Received

10 points for each activity conducted in celebration of FBLA Week. 10 points for organizing signed proclamation by a local elected official. Activity Date FBLA Week Activity Project Form # 1 2 3 4 5 6 FBLA Week Proclamation Elected Official’s Name Title of Elected Official Jurisdiction Date Activities must be described in detail on the Project Activity Report Template. Credit will not be given for activities that are not explained in detail. ONLINE SUBMISSION:

For each FBLA Week activity, complete an Online Project Activity Report Template (Designate #4 –FBLA Week).

MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#4): For the FBLA Week Proclamation points, you must attach the copy of the signed proclamation as well as a

picture of your chapter officers (or other member representatives) with the local elected official


5. Social Activity Maximum: 20 points Points Received

5 points for conducting a social activity for your members. Note: you only get a maximum of 15 points for local chapter social activities. 5 points for participating in a Georgia FBLA Night with the Hawks. Social Activity Completed Project Form # Local chapter social activity Local chapter social activity Local chapter social activity FBLA Night with the Hawks Activities must be described in detail on the Project Activity Report Template. Credit will not be given for activities that are not explained in detail. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION:

For each social activity, complete an Online Project Activity Report Template (designate #5 – Social Activity)


#5): For FBLA Night with the Hawks, you will need to include a copy of your ticket order form.

FBLA Night with the Hawks will be verified against records provided by the Atlanta Spirit. Be sure to make sure the number of FBLA members is indicated on the ticket order form.


7. Chapter Market Share Maximum: 50 points Points Received

1 point for every Market Share percentage your chapter has (i.e., 32% Market Share = 32 points) 5 points for achieving a Chapter Market Share > 25% by November 1. Dues must be RECEIVED in the national office no later than February 1. Total Number of Members: (2016-2017)*

School Population**

Check this box if your achieved a Chapter Market Share > 20% by November 1.

* Membership number for this year will be verified against official FBLA membership records. ** Must be accompanied by a letter from a school administrator verifying the school population for grades 9-12. Market share is calculating by dividing the number of paid members by the school population for grades 9-12. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#7): Copy of FBLA Market Share Award application Letter from school administrator verifying the total school population for grades 9-12


9. Membership Campaigns Maximum: 75 points Points Received

2 points for each member who submits a Membership Madness application (recruit 5 NEW members) 5 points for each member who submits a Membership Mania application (recruit 10 NEW members) 10 points for each adviser who submits a 100% Class Participation Form (minimum 10 students) (max 20 points) 5 points for placing in one of the Georgia FBLA membership campaigns (max 5 points) 75 points for each adviser who achieves a 100% FBLA Membership (all students taught are members)

Activity Details Number of students who submit Membership Madness application Number of students who submit Membership Mania application Check if adviser submits 100% Class Participation Form List Georgia FBLA membership campaign your chapter placed in Check if adviser achieves 100% FBLA Membership Excellence MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#9): Membership Madness: Copy of each completed Membership Madness application (this must be the report

that is submitted online by February 1. You must include a copy of the electronic report listing each member recruited that is emailed back to the adviser upon submitting online). Applications not submitted online will NOT be accepted.

Membership Mania: Copy of each completed Membership Mania application (this must be the report that is submitted online by February 1. You must include a copy of the electronic report listing each member recruited that is emailed back to the adviser upon submitting online). Applications not submitted online will NOT be accepted.

100% Class Participation: Copy of each completed 100% Class Participation application with class roster and membership roster with class members highlighted

Membership Campaign: Copy of membership campaign certificate 100% FBLA Membership Excellence: Copy of the 100% FBLA Membership Excellence application with

class rosters and membership roster with all class members highlighted NOTE: Members recruited and claimed on Membership Madness and Membership Mania must be:

Members who were not FBLA members in a previous year May only be counted on one application (i.e., multiple members cannot receive credit for the same recruit)

Recruited members who are listed on an application who were members in a previous year or who are duplicated on another member’s Madness/Mania application will invalidate the entire application. Advisers should ensure that there are no duplications and that all recruited members listed on applications were not members in a previous year. Members may only receive credit for EITHER Membership Madness or Membership Mania. If a member completes applications for both, he/she will only receive credit for Membership Mania. Fraudulent applications will result in the chapter being disqualified from receiving ANY Chapter of the Year honors.


10. New Chapter Charter or Reactivation Maximum: 60 points Points Received

15 points for chartering or reactivating a Georgia FBLA or FBLA-Middle Level chapter by February 1 Criteria Chapter 1 Name of chapter chartered/reactivated

Chapter number of chapter chartered/ reactivated Activities completed to charter or reactivate

Criteria Chapter 2 Name of chapter chartered/reactivated






* Only one chapter may claim credit for each FBLA or FBLA-ML chapter chartered or reactivated. If you have chartered or reactivated two or more chapters, you should complete the Local Recruitment of Chapters application form to receive state and national credit. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5.


12. Publicity Maximum: 75 points Points Received

2 points for each ARTICLE appearing in the school (or school system) newspaper, school newsletter, or school website (max 10 points)* 10 points for each ARTICLE appearing in the local/community newspaper 15 points for each community television appearance or radio program (school TV or radio appearance does not count) 10 points for developing a chapter newsletter that is published at least three times a year 5 points for developing and publishing a chapter Website about your chapter’s current year activities. 5 points for developing and maintaining a chapter social media page (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) (max 5 points).

In order to count points for an article or other publicity, the article or publicity item must be primarily about your FBLA chapter activity and FBLA must be clearly stated in the article. A mere mention about FBLA in the article or a general article about an FBLA member that does not focus on FBLA will not receive any points. Only articles will receive credit. Photos (even with captions), announcements, etc., will not count for credit.

Activity Details Number of articles in school newspaper, school newsletter, or school website

Number of articles in local/community newspaper Number of television appearances or radio programs (non school) Check if your chapter developed a chapter newsletter published 3 times a year

Check if your chapter developed and published a chapter Website. Provide URL:

Check if your chapter developed and maintained a social media site. Provide URL:

* Articles that are published in a school newsletter or newspaper that are also published on a school website will only count as one item. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#12): Newsletter/Newspaper article: Page containing newspaper article or newsletter article stapled to a page.

Copies not acceptable. Articles that are submitted but not published by February 5 will not receive credit. TV or radio appearance: Letter from local radio or television station verifying appearance on program, if

applicable Chapter Newsletter: Copy of page 1 from at least three of the newsletters. Three different newsletters must

be included Chapter Website: Copy or screen shot of the home page (URL will be verified and must be active): Note:

The website you enter for the website Design event does not count. Chapter Social Media page: Copy or screen shot of the chapter page (URL will be verified and must be

active). Note: the page must clearly list school name and FBLA.


13. FBLA Publication Submission Maximum: 25 points Points Received

10 points for each article published in Tomorrow’s Business Leader prior to February 1 2 points for each article posted on the Georgia FBLA Website by February 1 (max 10 points; limit 2 articles per month, based on submission date of the article, not the date of the activity covered by the article) 5 points for submitting a completed page for the Georgia FBLA Scrapbook prior to February 1 1 point for each member who “joins/likes” the Georgia FBLA page on Facebook by February 1 (max 10 points).

In order to count points for an article or other publicity, the article or publicity item must be primarily about your FBLA chapter activity and FBLA must be clearly stated in the article. A mere mention about FBLA in the article or a general article about an FBLA member that does not focus on FBLA will not receive any points. Only articles will receive credit. Photos (even with captions), announcements, etc., will not count for credit.

Activity Details Number of articles published in the Tomorrow’s Business Leader (Spring 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Winter 2017 issues)

List Form Numbers for Georgia FBLA Online News Submission Form submitted by February 1

Check if your chapter submitted a completed page for the Georgia FBLA Scrapbook

Check if your chapter had members who joined/like the Georgia FBLA page on Facebook.

Include the Online Return Number for Chapter of the Year Online Form #13 Submission You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION (Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #13):

Facebook Page: Upload a list of the members who have joined/liked the Georgia FBLA Facebook Page by February 1


#13): Article in Tomorrow’s Business: Page TBL article or chapter news item stapled to a page. Copies not

acceptable. Articles that are submitted but not published by February 1 will not receive credit. Articles must be published.

Georgia FBLA Website. Copy of all articles published on the Georgia FBLA website. Scrapbook page: Picture of scrapbook page submitted by February 1.


14. Submission of FBLA Chapter Pictures Maximum: 20 points Points Received

2 points per digital picture emailed to [email protected] by February 1. (limit 2 pictures per month based on submission date of the picture, not the date of the activity covered by the picture) Date Picture was Submitted

Number of Pictures Submitted

Pictures must be emailed to [email protected] and include your chapter name to receive credit. Pictures that are emailed to another account will not be eligible for credit. Pictures must represent a variety of chapter activities throughout the year. Pictures to send include:

Pictures of local chapter activities Pictures of chapter performing serving projects Pictures of members at conferences (credit will only be given to 1 picture per conference attended Pictures of chapter members interacting with business partners, community leaders, elected officials Pictures of chapter members participating in leadership development activities

You will only receive credit for 2 pictures per month. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#14): Pictures. Copy of email that was emailed to [email protected]. You must also include a copy of each

picture


15. Participation in Georgia FBLA Governmental Awareness Project Maximum: 25 points Points Received

10 points for a United States or Georgia legislator participating in a chapter activity 5 points for a school board member or school system superintendent participating in a chapter activity 1 point for each letter sent to a governmental official (max 5 points) The legislator MUST attend/participate in the chapter activity, not just be invited. Name of Legislator

Title of Legislator

Name and date of activity

Number of letters sent to government officials

Points will NOT be given for activities that are simply attending a meeting of the legislator, school board, or superintendent. The legislator/school board member/superintendent must actually participate in an activity sponsored by the local chapter. No credit will be given for simply inviting a legislator/school board member/superintendent. You can also receive up to additional points for writing letters to governmental officials according to the Governmental Awareness Project guidelines Include the Online Return Number for Chapter of the Year Online Form #15 Submission You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION: (Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #15): Letters to Governmental Officials

Letters must be about FBLA, BCS, or CTAE advocacy. Letters must be error free and formatted appropriately. Letters with errors or unacceptable formats will not

be given credit Upload a copy of each letter sent to governmental official (up to 5)


#15): Participation by Legislator:

Letter from legislator verifying attendance OR Photograph and description of activity and copy of letter sent to government official according to

Governmental Awareness Project guidelines Participation by School Board Member/Superintendent:

Letter from school board member/superintendent verifying attendance OR Photograph and description of activity and copy of letter sent to official according to Governmental

Awareness Project guidelines


16. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Business Organization Contact Project Maximum: 25 points Points Received

10 points for each presentation to a local civic or business group. Presentation must promote the goals and activities of FBLA. 5 points for making a presentation to a local business advisory committee or PTSO (max 5 points). Presentation must promote the goals and activities of FBLA. 5 points for one member who completes a job shadow experience (max 5 points) Groups include Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Optimist Club, Lions Club, Jaycees Club, Chamber of Commerce and other civic clubs in your community. Presentations to Business Advisory Committees or PTSOs will only be awarded 5 points. Simply going on a business tour does not count. The presentation must promote the goals and/or activities of FBLA. Name of Business Group Date and Description of

Presentation Members Involved in Presentation

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Council/PTSO Date and Description of Presentation

Members Involved in Presentation

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You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#16): Attach a copy of program or presentation for each presentation OR Attach a copy of a letter from the local business group verifying your presentation Attach a copy of the program or presentation for points for presentation to Business Advisory Committee or

PTSO To receive points for Job Shadow experience, the student must submit a 200 word essay on what he/she

learned during the job shadow experience. You must also attach a verification letter from the business shadowed. Essay should follow the FBLA-PBL Format Guide for an unbound report.


17. Community Service Projects Maximum: 75 points Points Received

10 points for each service project benefiting your community (not fundraising) completed by February 5. 5 points for partnering with another CTSO on a joint community service project (max 5 points) Date of

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Check here if your chapter partnered with another CTSO: Name of CTSO: You will only receive points for a service project benefiting your community that is not a fundraising project, unless funds are being raised for a particular nonprofit entity. Projects must be described IN DETAIL on the Project Activity Report Template. Credit will not be given for projects that are not explained in detail. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION (Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #17): For the following activities, you must upload/complete:

For each project, complete an Online Project Activity Report Template (designate #17 – Community Service Project).

Projects partnering with another CTSO must be completed with one of the following CTSOs: CTI, DECA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA, and TSA. Partnership must be detailed in your Project Activity Report Template. Other organizations such as Student Council, National Honor Society, BETA, FEA, etc. will not receive credit


18. School Service Projects Maximum: 75 points Points Received

10 points for each service project benefiting your school, another school organization, or school’s faculty or staff (not fundraising) completed by February 5. 5 points for partnering with another CTSO on a joint school service project (max 5 points) Date of

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Check here if your chapter partnered with another CTSO: Name of CTSO: You will only receive points for a service project benefiting your school, another school organization, or school’s faculty or staff that is not a fundraising project, unless funds are being raised for your school. Projects must be described IN DETAIL on the Project Activity Report Template. Credit will not be given for projects that are not explained in detail. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION:

For each project, complete an Online Project Activity Report Template (designate #18 – School Service Project).

Projects partnering with another CTSO must be completed with one of the following CTSOs: CTI, DECA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA. Partnership must be detailed in your Project Activity Report Template. Other organizations such as Student Council, National Honor Society, BETA, FEA, etc. will not receive credit


20. Participation in Georgia FBLA State Service Project – March of Dimes Maximum: 75 points Points Received

2 points for each $25 a chapter raises and contributes on behalf of the chapter to the March of Dimes from March 16, 2016 to February 14, 2017. 5 points for conducting a March of Dimes educational activity at your school (limit one activity) For example, if your chapter raises $800 during the year, you will receive 64 points. Date of Fundraising Report Total Amount Submitted

Date of Educational

Activity Brief Description of Educational Activity Project Form #

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Activities must be described in detail on the Project Activity Report Template. Credit will not be given for activities that are not explained in detail. Contributions will only receive credit if accompanied by the March of Dimes Mission LIFT fundraising report. Contribution must be credited to FBLA chapter. Contributions from your school that are not credited to FBLA will not be eligible for points. All contributions will be verified with the March of Dimes records. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION:

For the educational activity, complete an Online Project Activity Report Template (designate #20 – March of Dimes Project).


#20): March of Dimes fundraising activity. Attach a copy of your March of Dimes Mission LIFT fundraising

forms and a copy of the contribution checks OR you may include documentation letter or receipt from the March of Dimes (letter/receipt must specifically indicate this was contributed from the FBLA chapter)


31. Participation in the Business Achievement Awards Program by February 1 Maximum: 150 points Points Received

15 points for each member achieving the America level of the Individual BAA program for 2016-2017. 8 points for each member achieving the Leader level of the Individual BAA program for 2016-2017. 3 points for each member achieving the Business level of the Individual BAA program for 2016-2017. 1 point for each member achieving the Future level of the Individual BAA program for 2016-2017. Number of Students achieving FUTURE level

Number of Students achieving BUSINESS level

Number of Students achieving LEADER level

Number of Students achieving AMERICA level

Even though you can submit BAAs up to March 1 (and America level applications up to April 25), you will only receive Chapter of the year credit for BAAs that are submitted to the national office by February 1, 2017. Applications that were submitted for 2015-2016 but were not submitted by February 13, 2016 will not receive credit for 2016-2017 Chapter of the Year MINIMUM POINTS REQUIRED: You must receive at least 25 points in this area for Bronze or Silver. You must receive 50 points in this area for Gold. You will receive Penalty Points #C if you do not meet this threshold. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#31): Copy of page from National FBLA Website listing students’ names as successfully completing the level If a student is not yet listed on the National FBLA Website, you must include a copy of the email

confirmation that the student’s application was electronically submitted by the adviser to the national office. You may also instead include a copy of your chapter’s BAA status report from the BAA system. Members’ applications must be marked as “SUBMITTED” to receive credit.


32. Participation in the Georgia FBLA State Project – The TREY Project Maximum: 75 points Points Received

1 point for every 10 points received on the Georgia FBLA State Project (The TREY Project) Form. 5 points for completing a prior Georgia FBLA State Project (max 5 points) Number of points received on the (The TREY Project) State Project Form

Name of Prior State Project Completed

Include the Online Return Number for Chapter of the Year Online Form #32 Submission Complete state project entry must be submitted to the Georgia FBLA State Office by February 1 to be eligible for these points. The following prior state projects may also be completed for 5 points (you must obtain at least 100 points on the respective state project form):

Georgia Youth Saves Savvy Surfing Venture IN Life is a Highway The PEACH Project Main Street FBLA Dollar $en$e The Real World Can You Hear Me Now? You’re Hired, Now What? Find It! Less Is More

ONLINE SUBMISSION: For the following activities, you must upload/complete:

The TREY Project – Project Form. Complete the Online The TREY Project State Project Form by February 1 to receive these points (as well as credit for State Project participation).

Upload Project Form for one of the following Projects (Use Chapter of the Year Online Form #32): (You must obtain at least 100 points on the form. You do not have to submit actual documentation):

o Georgia Youth Saves o Savvy Surfing o Venture IN o Life is a Highway o The PEACH Project o Main Street FBLA o Dollar $en$e o The Real World o Can You Hear Me Now? o You’re Hired, Now What? o Find It! o Less Is More You must also upload a 300 word essay (formatted according to FBLA Format Guide as a leftbound report) about your chapter’s participation in a prior year state project.


33. Participation in National FBLA Program or Project Maximum: 50 points Points Received

10 points for each different program/project. Note: You can only obtain points once for each project. For example, if multiple students complete Brainbench certification, your chapter will only receive 10 points for that project. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Behind this page, you MUST attach (REQUIRED: LABEL EACH PAGE WITH

#33): For Adviser Wall of Fame, attach a copy of the valid nomination form For March of Dimes Mission LIFT Grants, attach a copy of your Mission LIFT grant application. Simply

raising money for the March of Dimes does not count as you can count this under Criterion #20. For Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Accounting, Management or Personal Finance, attach a copy of

registration form and a printout from the Knowledge Matters website of your chapter’s ranking in the VBA, VBM, VBPF programs.

For Country Meats, attach a copy of your invoice For DormCo.com, attach a copy of your invoice For Ozark Delight Candy Company, attach a copy of your invoice. For Schermer Pecans, attach a copy of your invoice For School Spirit Coffee, attach a copy of your invoice For TomWat, attach a copy of your invoice. For Junior Tours, attach a copy of your invoice. For Brainbench Certification, attach a printout of your student’s test feedback after they complete their test. For FBLA-PBL Stock Market Game, must include a copy of your rankings (only the Stock Market Game from

the Adviser section of the national website will qualify; other stock market games including WeSeed are not eligible)

For Certified Internet Web Professional Certification, attach a copy of the certificate. For National Association of Parliamentarians, attach documentation that a local chapter member is a

member of NAP For FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship, attach a copy of the completed scholarship

application For National Technical Honor Society Scholarship, attach a copy of the completed scholarship application For NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards Scholarship, attach a copy of the completed scholarship application For Johnson & Wales University Scholarship, attach a copy of the completed scholarship application For FBLA National Scholarship Fund, attach a copy of the completed application form and a copy of the

check for your contribution to the FBLA National Scholarship Fund For American Enterprise Day (November 15), attach a Project Activity Form and a picture of your chapter’s

American Enterprise Day celebration. This must be done during the week of November 13-19. For ACTE Student Awards, attach a copy of the completed application form. Must be submitted by

September 30, 2016. Information can be found at http://www.acteonline.org/bused_awards.aspx#students. For September Sweeps, NonStop November, and Action Awareness, attach documentation from the national

office that ALL THREE programs have been completed.


37. Participation in the Georgia FBLA Connecting Chapters Project Maximum: 30 points Points Received

10 points for participating in a project with an FBLA-Middle Level chapter in local attendance zone. Note: Simply traveling with a FBLA-Middle Level Chapter to a conference does NOT qualify as a Connecting Chapters project. Date of

Activity Brief Description of Activity Project Form #

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Activities must be described IN DETAIL on the Project Activity Report Template. Credit will not be given for activities that are not explained in detail. Chartering or reactivating a Middle Level chapter will satisfy this requirement. Note: Simply traveling with a FBLA – Middle Level chapter to a conference does not qualify as a Connecting Chapters project. Participating in a joint activity with another high school chapter does NOT qualify. Activities conducted with another FBLA chapter or another ML chapter outside your attendance zone will NOT qualify for points. You can qualify for your 10% early submission bonus by submitting your activities by December 5. ONLINE SUBMISSION:

For each educational activity, complete an Online Project Activity Report Template (designate #37 – Connecting Chapters Project).


Appendix D: Standards of Mailability Materials submitted in Computer Applications and Word Processing are graded against the standard of zero errors and businesslike format. The Format Guide must be followed for proper formatting of any type of word processing documents. In grading these materials, the following errors will make the copy mailable with slight corrections and will result in a penalty of 2 points per error

1. Omission of a non-essential part of a document (e.g.,

reference initials, enclosure notation, etc.) 2. Minor errors in vertical placement 3. Minor errors in horizontal placement 4. Minor spacing errors 5. Inserted or omitted words that do not change the meaning of

the sentence 6. Transposed words that do not change the meaning of the

sentence The following errors will make the copy mailable with serious correction and will result in a penalty of 5 points per errors. 1. Failure to follow specific directions 2. Keying or spelling errors 3. Inserted or omitted words that change the meaning of the

sentence 4. Omission of essential parts of a document (e.g., date, inside

address, etc.) 5. Format Guide not followed

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OVERVIEW In today’s business world, communication is consistently expressed through writing. Successful businesses require a consistent message throughout the organization. A foundation of this strategy is the use of a format guide, which enables a corporation to maintain a uniform image through all its communications. Use this guide to prepare for Computer Applications and Word Processing skill events.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Font Size: 11 or 12

Font Style: Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Cambria

Spacing: 1 space after punctuation ending a sentence (stay consistent within the document)1 space after a semicolon1 space after a comma1 space after a colon (stay consistent within the document)1 space between state abbreviation and zip code

Letters: Block Style with Open PunctuationTop Margin: 2 inchesSide and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Bulleted Lists: Single space individual items; double space between items(enumerated items)

Memorandums: Standard StyleTop Margin: 2 inchesSide and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Unbound Report: Body double spacedTop Margin: 2 inches first page, 1 inch remaining pagesSide and Bottom Margins: 1 inchPage number is placed 0.5 inches at right margin starting on page 2

Leftbound Report: Body double spacedTop Margin: 2 inches first page, 1 inch remaining pagesSide Margins: Left 11.5 inches – Right 1 inchBottom Margin: 1 inchPage number is placed 0.5 inches at right margin starting on page 2

Miscellaneous Documents: Top Margin: 2 inches (Agenda, Itinerary, Minutes, News Release, Outline, Table of Contents)Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Miscellaneous Notes: Left justification of documents is to be used unless otherwise indicated.Main and subheadings should be keyed in boldface.

References: All references must be placed in alphabetical order.

Note: Documents in this style manual may not show the correct top margins because of the instruction box at the top of the page.

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ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINESJob seekers now turn to email and online job databases to apply for open positions. Currently, almost 50 percent of mid-size employ-ers and just about all large-size employers use on online job tracking systems. This results in more requests for online job applications and a need for applicants to create an scannable, electronic résumé.

Here are tips to create a clear, readable electronic résumé:

• do not use boldface, italics, underlining, script, bullets, logos, symbols, or shading• do not use artistic or decorative font• do not use condensed typeface; white space separates letters and no space mashes them together• do not use vertical lines, only horizontal lines• do not use two column formats or designs• begin each line at the left margin and do not justify the right margin• use a laser printer, black ink, and résumé paper to achieve the sharpest possible image for effective scanning

STANDARDS OF MAILABILITYThe following regulations apply to the Computer Applications and Word Processing events. Materials submitted in these events are graded against the standard of zero errors and business like format. The Format Guide must be followed to ensure proper formatting of any word processing document in these events.

In grading these materials, the following errors will make the copy mailable with slight corrections and will result in a penalty of two (2) points.

• omission of a nonessential part of a document (e.g., reference initials, enclosure notation, etc.)• minor errors in vertical or horizontal placement• minor spacing errors• inserted or omitted words that do not change the meaning of the sentence• The following errors will make the copy mailable with serious corrections and will result in a penalty of five (5) points per error.• keying or spelling errors• inserted or omitted words that change the meaning of the sentence• formatting errors• failure to follow directions

http://www.fbla-pbl.org


FAIR USE GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL USE

Text for Use in Multimedia Projects What You Can Do According to Fine Print

Video ("Motion Media") for Use in Multimedia

ProjectsVideotapesDVDLaser DiscsQuickTime MoviesEncyclopedias (CD ROM)

Video for Integration into Video Projects

.

VideotapesDVDLaser DiscsQuickTime MoviesEncyclopedias (CD ROM)

Illustrations and Photographs

PhotographIllustrationCollections of photographs

Collections of illustrations

Music for Integration into Multimedia / Video

Projects

InternetInternet connections Images may be downloaded for

student projects.Images may not be reposted onto the Internet without permission.

World Wide WebSound files may be downloaded for use in projects (see portion restrictions above).

Sound or music files may not be copied and posted on the Internet without permission.

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted working in their academic multimedia".

Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia

The material must be legitimately acquired (a legal copy, not bootleg or home recording).

Single works may be used in their entirety but not more than 5 images by an artitist or photographer. From a collection, not more than 15 images or 10%, whichever is less.


Older illustrations may be in the public domain, but the collection may be copyrighted.

Same rights as "Printed Material" above

Students may incorporate text in multimedia projects up to 10% or 100 words, whichever is less. Teachers may incorporate into multimedia for teaching courses.


Teachers may use for two years, after that permission is required. Students may keep in portfolio for life.

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted works in their academic multimedia", defined as 10% or three minutes (whichever is less) of "motion media".


"Proper attribution and credit must be noted for all copyrighted works included in multimedia, including those prepared under fair use."Tina Ivany, UC San Diego 12/08/95.

Up to 10% or no more than 30 seconds of a copyrighted musical composition may be reproduced, performed, and displayed as part of a multimedia program produced by an educator or student for educational purposes.


Some authorities site a maximum length of 30 seconds. (www.indiana.edu), some do not mention a maximum (Tina Ivany, UCSD, 12/08/95).

Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia & DMCA

Sources: United States Copyright Office Circular 21; Sections 107, 108, and 110 of the Copyright Act (1976) and subsequent amendments, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia; and cable systems (and their associations).

Music

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AGENDA

Top Margin: 2"Side Margins: 1"

Second Page Top: 1"

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-PHI BETA LAMBDA

(DS)

Board of Directors Agenda

(DS)

Tuesday, March 20, 20__

(DS)

1. CalltoOrder—JeanBuckley,ChiefExecutiveOfficer(DS)

2. Roll Call—Mary Anvil, Secretary

3. Reading of the Minutes—Mary Anvil, Secretary

4. Treasurer’s Report—Harvey Weinberg, Treasurer

5. OtherOfficerReports

6. Committee ReportsAccounting—Mildred WrightSocial—Betty Einstein (SS)

Fund-raising—Bret Rushmore

7. UnfinishedBusiness

8. New Business

9. Date of Next Meeting

10. Adjournment

Note: Numbers may be left or right aligned.



ITINERARY

ITINERARY

(DS)

M. J. Lawson

(DS)

October 10–13, 20__

(DS)

Sunday, October 10

(DS)

9:30 a.m. Depart Memphis Municipal Airport, United Airlines, Flight 433, nonstop, lunch served

(DS)

1:02 p.m. Arrive San Francisco International Airport(DS)

5:30 p.m. Depart hotel for Chinatown visit

Monday, October 11

9:00 a.m. Conference at Mark Hopkins Hotel

Reminder: CallPatMartintoconfirmdinnerarrangementsfortomorrow

Tuesday, October 12

9:00 a.m. Conference at Mark Hopkins Hotel

7:00 p.m. Dinner with Pat Martin

Wednesday, October 13

9:30 a.m. Depart hotel for airport

12:20 p.m. Depart San Francisco International Airport, United Airlines, Flight 700, one stop, lunch served

7:15 p.m. Arrive Memphis Municipal Airport


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LABEL/ENVELOPE

MS JUNE R TIJERINACLAIMS DEPARTMENTGOLDEN INSURANCE COMPANY1846 MARKET STREETSAN FRANCISCO CA 94102-1234

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) style, including all recommended abbreviations, is to be used

by the company for all labels and envelopes.

BUSINESS LETTER

Current Date

(QS)

Ms. Terra Green1923 Deserama CircleCottonwood, AZ 86326(DS)

Dear Ms. Green(DS)

This letter is keyed in block style with open punctuation. All lines, including the date, inside address, salutation, and closing begin at the left margin. A double space is left between all letter parts except before the inside address and the writer’s name, where a quadruple space (4 returns) will be found.(DS)

This letter style is to be used for FBLA-PBL competition.(DS)

Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara SmallDirector of Education(DS)

xx




1912 Association DriveReston, VA 20191-1591 Current Date

(QS)

Ms. Terra Green1923 Deserama CircleCottonwood, AZ 86326(DS)

Dear Ms. Green(DS)

This letter represents an acceptable format for a personal business letter. As you can see, the format is identical to a business letter keyed in block style with open punctuation. Additional-ly, reference initials are not included.(DS)

Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara Small


PERSONAL LETTER

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LETTER WITH ADVANCED FEATURES

Current Date(DS)

CONFIDENTIAL (If no mailing notation, QS after date.)(DS)

Attention FBLA-PBL CompetitorsFBLA-PBL, Inc.1912 Association DriveReston, VA 20191-1591(DS)

Ladies and Gentlemen(DS)

LETTER FORMAT WITH ADVANCED FEATURES (If no subject line, DS after salutation.)(DS)

This letter illustrates the placement of all advanced letter parts as described on the enclosed sheet. It also illustrates the block style letter with open punctuation.(DS)

Please refer to this letter when keying such a document to avoid making formatting errors.(DS)

Sincerely(DS)

FBLA-PBL, INC.

(QS)

Barbara SmallDirector of Education(DS)

xx(DS)

Enclosure(DS)

c Ms. Jean Buckley, President/CEO(DS)

Best of luck in your competition!


Name of Addressee or CompanyPage 2 (SS)

Date(DS)

Top Margin: 1"Spacing of Materials: SS

Spacing after Date to Body: DS

LETTER & MEMO SECOND PAGE



EMAIL

To: [email protected]: [email protected](sincethisfieldisautomaticallygenerateditmayonlyshow

in the recipient’s email heading)Cc: [email protected]: [email protected]: Wed,April10,2013at8:47PM(sincethisfieldisautomaticallygenerateditmay

only show in the recipient’s email heading)

Subject line: Netiquette Rules

Ms. Young

When sending a business email use proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure. Use abbreviations and acronyms sparingly, and avoid using emoticons. Answer email promptly, even if there’s only time for a quick, one line response. Answering email is a professional courtesy that tells the sender he or she is not being ignored.

AnemailheadingincludestheTo,From,Cc,Bcc,Date,andSubjectfields.Inthisemail,themarketing director is copied and the executive director is blind copied. The director will re-ceive this email without the receiver (in this case, the communications manager) knowing it.

The subject line is used to summarize the email’s content and should be precise and brief. The body of the email provides information and details regarding the subject. Word documents, PDFs, images, and other documents can be attached to an email and sent electronically.

Remember, an email is a written document that can easily be viewed by someone other than the intended recipient(s). Be careful what you type; do not include libelous, slanderous or defamatoryremarks.Ifyou’reemailinginformationconfidentially,youshouldincludea confidentialtaglinebelowthesignature.

Barbara SmallEducation DirectorFBLA-PBL1912 Association DriveReston, VA 20191800-325-2946www.fbla-pbl.org

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MEMORANDUM

TO: FBLA-PBL Competitors(DS)

FROM: Judging Committee(DS)

DATE: Current(DS)

SUBJECT: Formatting a Standard Memorandum(DS)

When formatting a standard memorandum, use a 2-inch top margin. Next, key the heading lines with a double space between each. Note that each heading is typed in ALL CAPS and informational lines are aligned on the left. The subject line should be keyed with initial caps and followed by a double space.

Paragraphs are aligned at the left margin and are single spaced with a double between each. The competitor should key his/her initials at the left margin a double space below the body of the last paragraph in lowercase letters. If an attachment or enclosure is included, the word “Attachment” or “Enclosure” should be keyed at the left margin a double space below the competitor’s initials.

xx(DS)

Enclosure




NEWS RELEASE(DS)

Contact: Patricia Wells, AdviserXYZ Club1801 E. National AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85007-0032602-555-1234(DS)

Release May 1, 20—(DS)

STUDENTS EARN TRIP TO FBLA NATIONAL CONFERENCE(DS)

Fifteen XYZ Club members have been selected to represent Arizona at the National

Leadership Conference.

These students have the opportunity to attend this conference with over 8,000 delegates

representing each state.

To raise funds to attend this conference, members will hold a yard sale and silent auction

May 23–24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school.

Any community members wishing to make a donation for the yard sale/silent auction may

contact Patricia Wells at the above number.(DS)

###


Body: DS

NEWS RELEASE

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MINUTES

XYZ CLUB

(DS)

Minutes of September 1, 20__

(DS)

Call to Order

(DS)

The regular meeting of the XYZ Club was called to order on Monday, September 1, 20__ at 3:30 p.m. President Steve Dockray called the meeting to order with Secretary Dale Williams recording minutes.(DS)

Attendance

All members were in attendance.

Minutes

The minutes of the August 1, 20__ meeting were read. Justin Vaughn moved to approve the minutes as read. They were seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Kelly Osborne reported a chapter balance as of September 1, 20__ of $347.16. The reportwasfiled.

Unfinished Business

The date for the Winter Dance was announced. It will be held November 27 in the main gym. The price per person will be $5 each or $8 per couple.

New Business

None.

Announcements

Reminder for all members to begin collecting pledges for the March of Dimes March for Babies.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

(QS)

Terra Green, Secretary




OUTLINE

FORMATTING OUTLINES

(DS)I. VERTICAL SPACING(DS)

A. Title of Outline1. Two-inch top margin2. Followed by a double space

B. Major Headings1. All headings preceded by a double space

a. Organized thoughtsb. Easy to readc. Professional appearance

(1) Extra credit(2) Five points

2. All major headings following by a double space3. All subheadings single spaced

(DS)II. HORIZONTAL SPACING(DS)

A. Title of Outline Centered Over Line of WritingB. Major Headings and Subheadings

1. Identifying lowercase roman numerals aligned at left margin or aligned onperiods

2. Identifying letters and numbers for each subsequent level of subheading alignedbelowthefirstwordoftheprecedingheading

(DS) III. CAPITALIZATION(DS)

A. Title of Outline Keyed in ALL CAPSB. Major Headings Keyed in ALL CAPSC. First-order Subheadings Keyed with All Major Words Beginning with Initial CapsD. Second-order Subheadings Keyed with First Word Only Using Initial Cap


Spacing in Body: SS

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REPORT

REPORT FORMATTING

(DS)

(DS)

Standard Margins

With the exception of the left margin, all margin settings are the same for the unbound

and leftbound reports. The right margin is one inch. A top margin of two inches and a bottom

marginofoneinchareusedonthefirstpageofreports.Allremainingpagesarekeyedwithone inch top and bottom margins.

Page Numbering

Thefirstpageofareportisnotnumbered.Onthesecondandsubsequentpages,placethepage number in the upper right side of the page header. Reference pages should also be num-

bered.

Long Quotes

Quoted material of four or more lines should be single spaced, indented 0.5 inches from

both the left and right margins, and double space above and below the quoted materials.

Enumerated or Bulleted Items

Indent enumerated or bulleted items 0.5 inches from the left margin; block the lines at the

beginningofthefirstwordoftheitem.Therightmarginforenumeratedandbulleteditemsremains at one inch. Single space individual items; double space between items as well as

above and below a series of items.

Headings and Subheadings

Main heading. Center the main heading in ALL CAPS and bold over the body.

Sideheadings.Beginsideheadingsattheleftmargin.Capitalizethefirstletterofthefirstword and all other main words in each heading. Bold side headings. Paragraph headings.

Indentparagraphheadings0.5inchesfromtheleftmargin.Capitalizefirstletterofthefirstword only. Underline the heading and follow it with a period.1

Citations

A parenthetical citation places relevant source information in parenthesis after a quote or

paraphrase. A citation includes the last name of the author and a page number where the in-

formation can be found (Mays 4).


Spacing in Body: DS



REPORT CONTINUED

2

Endnotes

Endnotes are placed at the end of the report, and the endnote is cited by a superscript

number.Theendnotespagehasthesametopandsidemarginsasthefirstpageofthereportand is numbered. Each endnote is single spaced with a double space between endnotes. The

firstlineofeachendnoteisindented0.5inchesfromtheleftmargin;allotherlinesbeginatthe left margin.2

References/Works Cited

All references cited will be listed alphabetically under the heading REFERENCES or

WORKSCITED.Thepagehasthesametopandsidemarginsasthefirstpageofthereportand is numbered. Each reference is single spaced with a double space between references.

Thefirstlineofeachreferencebeginsattheleftmargin;allotherlinesareindented0.5inch-

es from the left margin.3

The MLA Style Manual will be used for References/Works Cited.


Spacing in Body: DS

ENDNOTE PAGE

ENDNOTES

(DS)

1D. F. Dansereau, “Learning Strategy Research,” Thinking and Learning Skills, Vol. 1, Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1999, p. 111.(DS)

2Rose Huber, “Teaching Students How to Study,” Eastside Weekend, September 1–7, 1998, p. 18.(DS)

3Theodore Silver, Study Smart, New York: Villard Books, 2000, p. 99.


Spacing in Body: SS

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CITATIONS

In-text Citation Within the Report

CITATIONS

(DS)Paraphrasing:

He was ready to move forward with the plan and encouraged his friends to work quickly (Woodsworth 283).

Quotation:

Woodsworth stated, “It’s time to get the ball rolling” (Woodsworth 283).

Work with multiple authors:

Woodsworth received a Nobel Prize for the work on this project (Jones, Smith, and Moore 79).

“What a success!” Stewart shouted (Jones et al. 99). *use this format repeatedly once the cita-tion that includes all author last names has been used

Print sources with no author:

The average surface temparature of earth has increased more than one degree Fahrenheit since 1900 (“Impact of Global Warming” 7).

Internet:

A gradual increase in the average temperature of earth’s atmosphere is termed global warming (Allen, News on Global Warming, www.globalwarming.abc).



REFERENCE PAGE

REFERENCESMLA Style Manual

(DS)Sample Book Reference:Bohlman, Herbert M., and Mary Jane Dundas. The Legal, Ethical and International Environment of Business.

5th ed. Cincinnati, OH: Penguin, 1987. Print.

Sample Book Reference without Author:The Economist, Princeton Press: Princeton, 1997. Print.

Sample Magazine Reference:Cohen, Stephen S., and J. Bradford DeLong. “Shaken and Stirred.” Atlantic Monthly Jan.–Feb. 2005: 112. Print.

Sample Magazine Reference without Author:“Coca-Cola Paid CEO $32 Million U.S. in 2007.” Toronto Star 4 Mar. 2008: B2.

Sample Internet Reference:Thomason, Larisa. HTML Tip: Why Valid Code Matters. Webmaster Tips Newsletter. Dec. 2003.

NetMechanic. 6 Jan. 2008 <http://www.netmechanic.com/ news/vol6/html_no20.htm>.

Sample Encyclopedia:Nazi Party. New Encyclopedia Britannica. New York: Somerset, 1997 ed.

Sample Interview Reference:Chirac, Jacques. Interview by John Smith. Time 16 Feb. 2003. 10 Oct. 2005

http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2003/0224/cover/interview.html>.

Sample Booklet/Pamphlet Reference:Diabetes Care: Blood Glucose Monitoring. Burnaby, BC: LifeScan Canada, 1997.

Sample DVD Reference:Encarta 2004 Reference Library. CD-ROM. Microsoft, 2003.

Sample Radio/Television Reference:“New York Museum Celebrates Life of Einstein.” By Martha Graybow. Reuters, New York. WBFO, Buffalo. 13

Nov. 2002.

Sample Government Pubs Reference:United States. National Council on Disability. Carrying on the Good Fight Summary Paper from Think

Tank 2000- Advancing the Civil and Human Rights of People with Disabilities from Diverse Cultures. Washington: GPO, 2000


Spacing in Body: SS

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TABLES

Special Instructions

• Bold titles and column headings.• Column headings may be centered over column or

blocked at left of column.• Tables using both one- and two-line column headings

should be aligned at the bottom of the cell.• For two-line column headings in tables without gridlines,

underline the bottom word of the heading.• Gridlines are optional unless otherwise stated.• If gridlines are not used, underline column headings and

DS after heading.

• Do not include $ with dollar amounts in columns. Dollarsigns may be placed in Total Row.

• All columns containing numbers should be right ordecimal aligned.

• All columns containing text should be left aligned.• The body of the table may be single or double spaced.• Tables within another document should be centered

horizontally unless otherwise indicated.• DS before and after the table.• Gridlines should not be used in titles.

Example Table with Gridlines

SALARY CHART TABLES

(DS)

Administrative Support Department

(QS)

Current Percent Amount New

Position Salary Increase Increase Salary

Accountant 26,000.00 6.5 1,690.00 27,290.00 Administrative Assistant 23,000.00 5.5 1,265.00 24,265.00 Data Entry Clerk 16,500.00 4.5 742.50 17,242.50 Executive Assistant 25,000.00 6.5 1,625.00 26,625.00 OfficeSpecialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

Total $109,500.00 $6,272.50 $115,372.50

Example Table without Gridlines

SALARY CHART

(DS)

Administrative Support Department

(QS)

Current Percent Amount New

Position Salary Increase Increase Salary

Accountant 26,000.00 6.5 1,690.00 27,290.00 Administrative Assistant 23,000.00 5.5 1,265.00 24,265.00 Data Entry Clerk 16,500.00 4.5 742.50 17,242.50 Executive Assistant 25,000.00 6.5 1,625.00 26,625.00 OfficeSpecialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

Total $109,500.00 $6,272.50 $115,372.50

Center VerticallyCenter Horizontally



ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ

JENNIFER SMITH1234 Jupiter Lane- Jupiter, Florida 33458777-888-9999 [email protected]

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Marketing Manager with the ability to promote sales growth and exceed profitgoalswhileutilizingexceptionalorganizational,timemanagement,and interpersonal relationship skills

MARKETING SKILLS

Research and assess potential market size for new products, identify problems and the need for changes in product design, develop detailed marketing plans based on team input, create catchy slogans and jingles to attract new customers

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ProficientinMicrosoftWord,Excel,Access,andPowerPoint,knowledge-able in HTML code, extensive Internet search capabilities utilizing key words and phrases, ability to type 75 words per minute with accuracy

EDUCATION (Note if education is recent include it here; if work experience is more recent, move education down after employment experience)

XYZ High School, Reston, VA, pending graduation 2014 or graduated 2014 (FBLA)

Bachelor of Science in Marketing with minor in Business Administration, 2013, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, GPA: 3.97/4.0 (include GPA if greater than 3.0) (PBL)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate for Dip and Dots, Jupiter, Florida, May 2007–Oct. 2007

Engaged customers and promoted ice cream; answered customer questions, and provided additional information as needed; processed cash, check and credit card transactions; cleaned store on a daily basis, and opened and closed store as needed

JupiterMarketingOffice,Jupiter,Florida,January2013–June2013(internship)

Analyzed marketing objectives and developed a training manual for new employees; generated over 300 new customer leads; wrote, designed, and createdannualfundraisingbrochures;collaboratedwithofficestaffandproduced quality work; and completed 400+ internship hours

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(DS)

Preface ........................................................................................................................................ ii(DS)

Alphabetical List ....................................................................................................................... iv(DS)

Introduction

Philosophy ............................................................................................................................ 2Purpose (SS). ......................................................................................................................... 3

Software Comparison

Cost Factors .......................................................................................................................... 5Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................................... 6Implementation Plan ............................................................................................................ 7Training Needs ................................................................................................................... 12Miscellaneous Factors ........................................................................................................ 15

Summary and Recommendations

Summary ............................................................................................................................ 18Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 22

Bibliography ............................................................................................................................ 28

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary of Computer Terms ...................................................................... 31Appendix B: Organizational Chart ................................................................................... 35

Note:Page numbers should be right aligned with leader lines.
