Nebraska FBLA Handbook

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1 Nebraska FBLA Handbook Section 3: Chapter Events Table of Contents Business of the Year Business of the Year Rating Sheet Businessperson of the Year Chapter Market Share Membership Award Connect with Business Connect with Business Form Feed Nebraska Feed Nebraska Entry Form Foundation Trust Fundraising Award Foundation Trust Fundraising Award Form Go Green Challenge Go Green Challenge Form Golden Round Table Award Largest Chapter Membership Largest Percentage of Increase in Local Chapter Membership March of Dimes Fundraising March of Dimes Fundraising Form March of Dimes Mission Triangle Excellence March of Dimes Mission Triangle Excellence Award Form Outstanding Local Adviser Award Outstanding Local Adviser Award Application Form Outstanding Local Adviser Award Rating Sheet Prepare Nebraska Prepare Nebraska Rating Sheet Star Volunteer Award StepUp2Tech StepUp2Tech Form Sweepstakes Award Sweepstakes Award Form

2 Business of the Year This event recognizes one successful Nebraska business as an outstanding business. Each local chapter may nominate one business. Deadline: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 Chapters should nominate a business rather than an individual businessperson for this award. The nomination (written by the chapter members) should be no longer than two (2) typed pages in report format plus a cover letter from the chapter officers. The following criteria should be included in the nomination: o Business contact information: name, mailing address, address, phone number o Business history, including mission statement and employment levels o Business growth and success o Economic impact o Community service and involvement o Support and assistance to education o Conclusion attesting to the support of the nominee from the FBLA chapter The professional appearance of the application written by the chapter, as well as the content, will be considered in the judging. (See rating sheet.) Chapters are encouraged to renominate a business that was not selected from the previous year. Submit Nominations Online Submit to Judging Entries will be judged by the Nebraska FBLA Advisory Council. Awards The Business of the Year award will be presented to a company representative at one of the general sessions of the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Business of the Year award Nebraska FBLA Page 3-1

3 Business of the Year Rating Sheet Business Nominating Chapter Points given may range between zero and maximum number indicated. Report Business history, including mission statement and employment levels 10 Format of report written by the chapter 15 Conclusion 10 The support of the nominee from the FBLA chapter 35 Business Business growth and success 10 Economic impact 15 Community service and involvement 20 Support and assistance to education Total Score 100 Judge s Signature Judge s Comments Nebraska FBLA Page 3-2

4 Businessperson of the Year Deadline: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 This event recognizes outstanding businesspersons from the private business sector throughout Nebraska who have contributed to the success of FBLA at the local level. Each local chapter may nominate one person for Businessperson of the Year. Criteria Local chapters should consider the following criteria when selecting a nominee: Years of participation in FBLA activities. Promotion of FBLA through speeches, seminars, contributions, and sponsorship of activities. Extent of active interest in FBLA chapter and related activities. Financial assistance to local and/or state chapters. Community service through civic and social organizations, etc. Personal achievements in business and industry. Resumes of the Businessperson of the Year should include personal data, extent of participation in FBLA activities, service to the community, interest in business students and the profession, and financial support (if applicable) to local and/or state FBLA chapters. Persons who are full time employees of any educational institutions or departments of education shall not be nominated for this award. Such nominations will be disqualified. Nominees must not have been named to this event at a previous State Leadership Conference. The entry form from the Nebraska FBLA website and the nominee s resume must be submitted to Nebraska FBLA. The Businessperson of the Year nominee from each local chapter should be present to receive recognition as a State Businessperson of the Year at the Awards Program of the State Leadership Conference. Submit Nominations Online Submit to Judging Each local chapter s nominee will be recognized as a State Businessperson of the Year. Awards Each nominee will be presented a plaque. At the discretion of the State Board of Directors, one of the State Businesspersons of the Year or an individual contributing at the state level may be nominated as a National Businessperson of the Year Nebraska FBLA Page 3-3

5 Chapter Market Share Membership Award Deadline: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 Membership recruitment and growth is an important part of the FBLA program. This event recognizes chapters that recruit a high percentage of the school enrollment into FBLA. All local FBLA chapters registered for the State Leadership Conference are eligible. Judging Complete the online entry form found on the Nebraska FBLA website. o Membership in the chapter will be verified with the national membership figures based on the membership deadline. Winners in this event are determined by the information provided on the entry forms. The chapters with the highest percentage of membership in the school population (chapter membership divided by the total school enrollment) will be recognized. Awards Certificates for first and second place are presented at the State Leadership Conference. Chapters should complete the entry form for the national Market Share event. Chapters throughout the nation with the largest Market Share will be recognized at the National Leadership Conference Nebraska FBLA Page 3-4

6 Connect with Business Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 This event is designed to bring FBLA chapters and business together in a positive working relationship. All local chapters are eligible. Complete the minimum activities required on the Connect with Business entry form. Each chapter must complete two (2) required activities as well as four (4) optional activities for a total of six (6) activities. Activities must fall between February 28 of the previous year and March 1 of the current year. a completed Connect with Business entry form found on the Nebraska FBLA website by the entry deadline to the state officer identified on the entry form. Judging o The state officers will review the entries. Awards Ribbon recognition will be given to chapters meeting the criteria and attending the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Connect with Business program Nebraska FBLA Page 3-5

7 Connect with Business Form DEADLINE: March 1, 2018 ** completed form with attachments to Nebraska FBLA State Secretary at Directions: To qualify for FBLA ribbon recognition at the State Leadership Conference, complete 6 of the following activities. The 2 items marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Check the appropriate box for each completed activity. Chapter *Choose one (1) of the following three (3) activities (only one is required): Recruit a business to provide financial support for your chapter Business name Recruit a business to provide service hours for your chapter Business name Recruit a business to provide supplies or materials for your chapter Business name *Invite a businessperson as guest speaker at a chapter activity (Attach photo) Speaker name Date Participate in a business tour (Attach photo) Business name Job shadow at a business (Attach photo) Business/ speaker name Date Date Aid a local business with a project (Attach photo) Business name Type of project Attend a business meeting (Attach photo) Name of meeting Date Hold a chapter-led career fair (Attach photo) Date Submit a nomination for Business of the Year (due January 15 to Nebraska FBLA) Submit a nomination for local chapter Businessperson of the Year (due February 20) Secure a Competitive Event Sponsor (due January 15 to Nebraska FBLA) Submit the Partnership with Business competitive event report (due March 2) Other (Attach photo or another source of proof) Nebraska FBLA Page 3-6

8 Feed Nebraska Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 This collaborative service event for all Nebraska Career Student Organizations is designed to assist communities in feeding those in need. All local chapters are eligible. Complete the minimum activities required on the Feed Nebraska entry form. completed Feed Nebraska entry form found on the Nebraska FBLA website by the deadline to the state officer identified on the entry form. Judging o The state officers will review the entries. Awards Ribbon recognition will be given to chapters meeting the criteria and attending the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Feed Nebraska project Nebraska FBLA Page 3-7

9 Feed Nebraska Entry Form Nebraska FBLA Page 3-8

10 Foundation Trust Fundraising Award Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 This event is designed to involve chapters in investing in the future of Nebraska FBLA by conducting a fundraising activity for the Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust. All local chapters are eligible. Conduct a fundraising activity for the Nebraska FBLA Foundation. Complete the Foundation Contribution form found on the Nebraska FBLA website at the Foundation tab. Mail to Awards Mail the form along with a check made payable to Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust to the address indicated on the form. Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust PO Box 183 Syracuse, NE Certificates for first, second, and third place will be presented at the State Leadership Conference to the three chapters giving the largest donations. Ribbon recognition will be given to participating chapters attending the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Nebraska FBLA Foundation Fundraising award Nebraska FBLA Page 3-9

11 Foundation Trust Fundraising Award Form Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust PO Box 183, Syracuse, NE / nebraskafblafoundation.org Foundation Contribution Form Please submit this form with your contribution. Associate $10 - $99 Manager $100 - $499 Director $500 - $999 President $1,000 - $2,499 CEO $2,500 - $4,999 Chairman $5,000 + Name Company Address City, State, Zip Telephone FBLA Chapter/School Affiliation Checks should be made payable to: Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust Mail check along with this form to: Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust PO Box 183 Syracuse, NE Nebraska FBLA Page 3-10

12 Go Green Challenge Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 This event is designed to involve chapters in community service through a Go Green initiative. Collaboration with other Nebraska career student organizations is encouraged to complete the projects. All local chapters are eligible. Participate in the Go Green Challenge by completing two (2) activities identified in each column under the headings Service, Education, and Progress, which are found on the entry form. A minimum of six (6) activities must be completed. Identify the project activities by completing the item at the bottom of the square and/or attaching the items requested. Check the line next to the items specified when attaching items. a completed Go Green Challenge entry form found on the Nebraska FBLA website with appropriate attachments by the entry deadline to the state officer identified on the form. Judging o The state officers will review the entries. Awards Ribbon recognition will be given to chapters meeting the criteria and attending the State Leadership Conference. The national Go Green project is similar to the Nebraska FBLA Go Green Challenge but uses different criteria for its project. Please review the national guidelines if planning to enter the national event. State event recognition does not qualify a chapter for the national project Nebraska FBLA Page 3-11

13 Go Green Challenge Form Chapter Adviser(s) * this form and the required documents by March 1, 2018 to Nebraska FBLA State Parliamentarian at Directions: To qualify for recognition, complete two (2) activities in each column. Chapters are encouraged to collaborate with other school organizations or another CTSO to conduct the projects. Identify the project activities by completing the item at the bottom of the square and/or attaching the items requested. Check the box when attaching items. Rid litter from our roadways (e.g., Adopt-A-Highway). Service Education Progress Have officers or a committee research Earth Day and present their findings at a local chapter meeting. Activity: Date: Attach picture. Make a donation (monetary, service, or items) to an existing recycling program. Donation to: Date(s): Prepare posters to display in the school or community encouraging individuals to Go Green (e.g., reduce electricity, walk to work instead of drive). Attach summary of information shared. Hold a Go Green poster contest for middle school or elementary students. Attach picture of poster contest. Have members provide environmental facts through daily announcements, bulletin board postings, web postings, or other similar resources. Initiate or continue a recycling program within your school. Name of recycling program completed: Hold a Go Green Day and wear green and/or brown. Ask members and student body to dress in green/brown. Create badges that say Go Green! Attach picture of members in attire. Have members write an individual environmental promise (e.g., turn lights off when not in room) on a leaf cut-out. Display cut-outs on bulletin board. Attach a picture of posters. Sponsor a school-wide toy and game recycle project. Donate the old toys and games to a homeless shelter or to younger children in need. Date: Attach picture of recycling activity. Conduct an original chapter activity appropriate for the column heading. Briefly describe the activity in the space below. Attach copy of announcements. Give a Go Green presentation to a school or community group. Attach outline of presentation Conduct an original chapter activity appropriate for the column heading. Briefly describe the activity in the space below. Attach picture of bulletin board. Create an Earth Week at your school. Date: Attach short paragraph describing Earth Week activities. Conduct an original chapter activity appropriate for the column heading. Briefly describe the activity in the space below. Date: Activity: Attach picture of activity. Date: Activity: Attach picture of activity. Date: Activity: Attach picture of activity Nebraska FBLA Page 3-12

14 Golden Round Table Award Deadline: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 This event recognizes local chapters that increase chapter membership and charter or reactivate FBLA chapters. All local chapters are eligible. Increase chapter membership by five (5) or more members from the previous year. Charter or reactivate one (1) or more FBLA chapters or middle level chapters. Complete the Golden Round Table online entry form on the Nebraska FBLA website. Judging o The Nebraska FBLA staff will validate Golden Round Table award recipients by comparing the previous year s chapter membership rosters with the current rosters and confirming chapters chartered or reactivated. Membership comparisons will be done after the close of the Nebraska FBLA membership year. Awards Golden Round Table award winners will receive special recognition at the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Golden Round Table award Nebraska FBLA Page 3-13

15 Largest Chapter Membership Deadline: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 FBLA chapters should actively promote the organization at the local chapter level and work to increase membership. This event recognizes chapters who have attained the largest membership in FBLA. All local FBLA chapters registered for the State Leadership Conference are eligible. No entry form is necessary. Winners will be determined by the number of paid members on file at the close of the membership year. Membership Deadline Submit membership registration and dues by January 15. Awards Certificates for first and second place will be presented to the schools in Classes A, B, C, and D based on membership. Seven Up: Chapters increasing membership by seven (7) or more members will be awarded ribbon recognition at the State Leadership Conference. The national association will identify the chapters with the largest membership and recognize the winning chapters at the National Leadership Conference Nebraska FBLA Page 3-14

16 Largest Percentage of Increase in Local Chapter Membership Deadline: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 FBLA chapters should actively promote the organization at the local chapter level and work to increase membership. This event recognizes chapters with the largest percentage of increase in membership when compared to the previous year s membership. All local FBLA chapters registered for the State Leadership Conference are eligible. No entry form is necessary. Winners will be determined by the number of paid members on file at the close of the current membership year as compared to the previous year s membership. Membership Deadline Submit membership registration and dues by January 15. Judging Winners in this event are determined by the Nebraska FBLA staff after the audit of membership records. The figure used in determining the winners will be the number of paid members at the close of the dues deadline of the previous and current school years. Awards Certificates for first, second, and third place are presented at the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Largest Percentage of Membership Increase Nebraska FBLA Page 3-15

17 March of Dimes Fundraising Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 The chapter raising the most funds for the March of Dimes will receive the March of Dimes traveling award. All local chapters are eligible. Conduct a fundraising activity for the March of Dimes. Complete the March of Dimes Fundraising Report form found on the national website ( and return the check and form to the March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter office. o Make a check payable to the March of Dimes. a copy of the completed form to treasurer@nebraskafbla.org. Submit Entry Form and Check to Awards Makenzie Hawkins March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter Arbor Street Ste. 102 Omaha, NE The chapter raising the most funds for the March of Dimes will receiving the traveling award. Ribbon recognition will be given to chapters submitting the online form and attending the State Leadership Conference Nebraska FBLA Page 3-16

18 March of Dimes Fundraising Form NEBRASKA FBLA FUNDRAISING FORM The Nebraska FBLA chapter raising the most funds for the March of Dimes will receive the March of Dimes traveling award at the SLC! By submitting this form, you are also entered into the National March of Dimes fundraising award! Chapter Adviser Phone # Date Activity Amount Raised Total Amount Raised Thanks for your support as we are saving babies, together! PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING MARCH OF DIMES FUNDS To submit your March of Dimes funds, please complete all of the following items: 1. this form to treasurer@nebraskafbla.org by March 1 to verify the amount of funds submitted to the March of Dimes 2. Make a check payable to March of Dimes 3. Send check with the March of Dimes Fundraising Report Form, which is a white single-sided form from the national Chapter Management Handbook. (If you cannot find the form, send the check with a cover letter.) 4. Mail the check and form/letter to: Makenzie Hawkins March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter Arbor Street Ste. 102 Omaha, NE Nebraska FBLA Page 3-17

19 March of Dimes Mission Triangle Excellence Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 This event is designed to increase awareness of and involvement with the March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter. All local Nebraska FBLA chapters are eligible. Judging Complete and return the required documents to the March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter office. See address below. To be considered for this award, local chapters must complete and submit an official award application along with required evidence pages displaying how the FBLA chapter addressed the areas of the March of Dimes Mission Triangle. 1. (10 points) Complete Mission Triangle Excellence Application form 2. Attach evidence pages including and scored as follows: a. (1 page 20 points) Explanation and evidence of how the chapter supported the March of Dimes through volunteerism b. (1 page 20 points) Explanation and evidence of how the chapter supported the March of Dimes through Mission awareness (programming and/or public affairs) c. (1 page 20 points) Explanation and evidence of how the chapter supported the March of Dimes through fundraising efforts (complete and submit national form/check to National March of Dimes office. Copy form and check and attach to fundraising evidence. The form is located on the website.) d. (1 page 20 points) Evidence of how the chapter supported the March of Dimes through communications. This must include at least one (1) story in a local publication (local publication can include: newspaper, radio, TV, school or another organization s newsletter such as hospital, church or worksite). Please include original copy of story and publication/media address. The March of Dimes Nebraska office will use a panel of judges to evaluate all applications. Award The Mission Triangle Excellence Award winning chapters will receive special recognition at the State Leadership Conference. Applications must be mailed to: March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter Arbor St. Ste. 102 Omaha, NE There is no national event for the Mission Triangle Excellence award Nebraska FBLA Page 3-18

20 March of Dimes Mission Triangle Excellence Award Form March of Dimes Mission Triangle Excellence Award Application Form This form must accompany application but should be attached to the front cover with a paperclip. Chapter: Adviser(s): School: Address: City: State: ZIP: School Phone Number: Chapter Project Chairperson(s): Number of members involved in project: Number of members in chapter: Nebraska FBLA Page 3-19

21 Outstanding Local Adviser Award Postmark or Deadline: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 This award honors one FBLA local chapter adviser who has made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, state, and national levels. Local FBLA advisers with a minimum of ten (10) years of service are eligible. Advisers will be nominated at the Fall Leadership Conference. The advisers receiving the most nominations will be notified of their award nomination and will be given the opportunity to complete the Outstanding Local Adviser Application form by December 1 of the current year. Criteria Years of participation in FBLA activities. Extent of participation in conferences sponsored by the state, regional, and national association. Offices, chairmanships, and committee memberships held within the association. Contributions to local, state, and national projects. Participation in other professional organizations. Involvement in community and school activities. The State Adviser will accept nominations from local advisers at the Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). The local advisers receiving the highest number of nominations at the FLC will be contacted by the State Adviser. This number shall not exceed 10 percent of the total number of active chapters. Nominated advisers may complete the Outstanding Local Adviser form and attach a resume not to exceed three pages. Resumes should follow the rating sheet. Completed application forms should be postmarked by the registration deadline and mailed or ed to Nebraska FBLA. Recipients of the Outstanding Local Adviser Award are ineligible to receive the award again. Mail to Nebraska FBLA PO Box Lincoln, NE Judging A judging team will select one local adviser to be honored at the State Leadership Conference. The winner of this event will be Nebraska s representative for Outstanding Local Adviser at the National Leadership Conference Nebraska FBLA Page 3-20

22 Outstanding Local Adviser Award Application Form Adviser s Name Home Address Last Street Address Apartment/Unit # First Home or Cell Phone City State ZIP Code + 4 School Address Street Address P.O. Box City State ZIP Code + 4 School Phone Address Superintendent Principal Local newspaper Address Street Address P.O. Box City State ZIP Code + 4 Total years of service to FBLA School Years Adviser s Signature Date Please attach a one- to three-page resume covering the criteria listed in the guidelines and following the format on the rating sheet Nebraska FBLA Page 3-21

23 Outstanding Local Adviser Award Rating Sheet Name Chapter FBLA Service Years of service to FBLA 10 Extent of participation in FBLA state conferences 10 Extent of participation in FBLA national conferences 10 FBLA Board of Directors member 10 Board offices or committee memberships held 5 FBLA chairmanships and committee memberships held 10 Contributions to local projects 5 Contributions to state projects 5 Contributions to national projects 5 70 Professional Organizations Membership 5 Leadership 5 Honors 5 15 School-Related Activities Service 4 Leadership 4 Honors 2 10 Community Activities Service 2 Leadership 2 Honors 1 5 Judge s Signature Judge s Comments TOTAL Nebraska FBLA Page 3-22

24 Prepare Nebraska Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 This collaborative career and technical student organization (CTSO) project is designed to teach students about the Nebraska Career Readiness Standards. All local chapters are eligible. To qualify for FBLA ribbon recognition at the State Leadership Conference, complete one (1) project from each section or you may complete your own unique projects. Complete the projects and produce a 30 second to 1 minute video showcasing each level. the video YouTube link (unlisted) by the entry deadline to the state officer identified on the form. Career Day o Bring your parents to work Bank in School Volunteer Activities Stock Market Game Invention Convention Skill share Early Childhood (Pre-K 3rd grade) Career Story Hour Presentations Junior Achievement partnership Judging Elementary School Middle School High School Stock Market Game Invention Convention Shadow a CTSO Day Beautify your Community Solve a problem within your community Scavenger Hunt Shower Song Playlist American Enterprise Project Personal Learning Plans Career Exploration Early Childhood (Pre-K 3rd grade) Career Story Hour Presentations Junior Achievement partnership A panel of judges will review entries. Awards Solve a problem within your community Stock Market Game School Store Mock Interviews Job Shadow Day American Enterprise Career Exploration Programs Serve/Attend community board or council meetings College fair or class visit to college Advocate for your CTSOs to leaders in community/school Grant writing Partner with businesses/industries Career Connection Week in November CTSO Alumni Panel presentation Ribbon recognition will be given to chapters achieving the minimum criteria and attending the State Leadership Conference. The top entry will be sent to the Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference competition for a chance to win a scholarship to improve/expand project. There is no national event for the Prepare Nebraska program Nebraska FBLA Page 3-23

25 Prepare Nebraska Rating Sheet School & CTSOs involved Name(s) Content Evaluation Item Not Demonstrated Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Theme fully and properly developed. Solution properly addresses assigned topic Elements included in presentation are suitable, appropriate and directed towards a specific audience Copyright information is noted in credits Presentation is clear and concise Effective use of technology Video includes all three categories: Elementary, Middle School, and High School Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc Presentation Presentation shows creativity and originality Presentation includes an effective opening, body, and conclusion Transitions are effective and appealing Audio and visual elements coordinated and complementary Audio editing Good quality Appropriate volume Proper use of video technology Video uses multiple camera angles Video is smooth and steady Video is in focus Titles and graphics enhance overall quality of presentation Presentation tells a story Time Judge s Signature Judge s Comments Total Points /200 max Time Penalty. Deduct five (5) points for productions over one (1) minute or under 30 seconds. Final Score /200 max Points Earned Nebraska FBLA Page 3-24

26 Star Volunteer Award Deadline: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 This event recognizes adult individuals who have helped a local chapter succeed by volunteering their time, talents, and effort. Each local chapter may nominate one person as a Star Volunteer. Candidates are individuals who would not be eligible for the Businessperson of the Year award. Criteria Local chapters should consider the following criteria when selecting a nominee: Years of support to FBLA activities. Works unselfishly behind the scenes to assist the chapter. Believes in the power of youth. Helps the chapter to succeed. Vital to the ongoing operation and success of a local chapter. Each local chapter s nominee will be recognized as a Star Volunteer. Nominees must not have been named to this event at a previous State Leadership Conference. The local chapter nominating this individual will be charged a $25 fee to cover the cost of the award. Submit a letter of nomination for the Star Volunteer Award that includes personal data, extent of participation in FBLA activities, and service to the chapter. The Star Volunteer nominee from each local chapter should be present to receive recognition as a Star Volunteer at the Awards Program of the State Leadership Conference. Submit the online entry form by deadline. o Judging Each local chapter s nominee will be recognized as a Star Volunteer. Awards Each nominee will be presented a plaque. There is no national event for the Star Volunteer award Nebraska FBLA Page 3-25

27 StepUp2Tech This event is designed to promote chapter use of technology. All local chapters are eligible. Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Complete five (5) of eight (8) activities as identified on the entry form. The three (3) activities marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Activities include the following: Judging 1. *Use a chapter communication tool such as Facebook, Twitter, Remind, etc. 2. *Join the State Officer Remind at 3. *Check one of the following three (3) items: o Have 25% of chapter membership or 15 members like the Nebraska FBLA Facebook page. o Have 25% of chapter membership or 15 members follow Nebraska FBLA on Twitter. o Have 25% of chapter membership or 15 members follow Nebraska FBLA on Instagram. 4. Create or maintain a chapter website. 5. Implement a chapter Social Media Committee or a Social Media Chairman. 6. Register members for three (3) or more of the competitive events identified on the entry form. 7. Invite a speaker who successfully utilizes e-commerce with his/her business or utilizes technology in her/her career to present at a chapter event. 8. Other, as identified by the chapter. 9. a completed StepUp2Tech form found on the Nebraska FBLA website by the entry deadline to the state officer identified on the form. The state officers will review the entries. Awards o Ribbon recognition will be given to chapters achieving the minimum criteria and attending the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the StepUp2Tech program Nebraska FBLA Page 3-26

28 StepUp2Tech Form DEADLINE: March 1, 2018 ** completed form with attachments to Nebraska FBLA Reporter, at Directions: Chapter To qualify for FBLA ribbon recognition at the State Leadership Conference, complete 5 of the 8 activities. The 3 items marked with an asterisk (*) are required. *Use a chapter communication tool such as Facebook, Twitter, Remind, etc. (Provide URL or proof of verification such as a Remind code) *Check one (1) of the following three (3) items (Attach a list of participants) Have 25% of chapter membership or 15 members like the Nebraska FBLA Facebook page Have 25% of chapter membership or 15 members follow Nebraska FBLA on Twitter Have 25% of chapter membership or 15 members follow Nebraska FBLA on Instagram Create or maintain an FBLA chapter website (provide URL) Implement a chapter Social Media Committee or a Social Media Chairman (Attach a 100-word summary of the activities completed) Register members for three (3) or more of the following events. Indicate below the number registered in each event. Computer Applications Computer Game & Simulation Programming Database Design & Applications Coding & Programming Digital Video Production E-business Graphic Design Management Information Systems Mobile Application Development Network Design Publication Design Spreadsheet Applications Website Design Word Processing Invite a speaker who successfully utilizes e-commerce with his/her business or utilizes technology in his/her career to present at a chapter event (Attach photo) Speaker Name Event date Other, as identified by the chapter. (Attach a 100-word summary of the activity) Nebraska FBLA Page 3-27

29 Sweepstakes Award This event is designed to increase extensive involvement in the total FBLA program. All local chapters are eligible. Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 Complete ten (10) of the activities identified in the list below. Two (2) chapter reports are *required activities. Reports must adhere to competition guidelines and follow the written report rating sheet. Activities should be included from the previous year s SLC registration deadline to the current year s SLC registration deadline. Complete the Sweepstakes entry form found on the Nebraska FBLA website and submit the form along with the appropriate supporting materials as indicated for each activity. Upload copy of completed form and all attachments to the online submission form. o Local chapters complete and submit a record of ten (10) of the following: 1. Submit two (2) of the following reports: o o o o American Enterprise Report Community Service Project Report Local Chapter Annual Business Report Partnership with Business Report 2. Submit a 150-word or less success story submitted to the Pledge or Tomorrow s Business Leader. 3. Host an area meeting or submit one copy of your local chapter newsletter. 4. Utilize a current State Officer, National Officer, Nebraska Advisory Council member or National Businessperson as a speaker in person or through electronic means (e.g., Skype) at a local chapter meeting. 5. Attend the Nebraska Fall Leadership Conference. 6. Contribute to the Nebraska Scholarship Fund ($50 minimum). 7. Proof of a business and industry linkage project. (Example: Involvement in Money Smart Week, local Chamber of Commerce, advisory council, businessperson) 8. Participate in one national project. Explain which national project the chapter promoted and how the project was implemented. Examples of national projects include the Chapters Challenge, March of Dimes, Job Shadow Day, and the Stock Market Game. (See the national Chapter Management Handbook for additional project ideas.) 9. Recruit an SLC competitive event Gold Sponsor ($150 minimum). Complete the form found on the Nebraska FBLA website and return the form along with a check made payable to Nebraska FBLA by January Nebraska FBLA Page 3-28

30 Judging 10. Donate to the Nebraska FBLA Foundation ($100 minimum). 11. Recruit one (1) professional member. (Lifetime professional members may be counted one time.) 12. Complete the Go Green Challenge entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. 13. Complete the Feed Nebraska entry form and submit as indicated on the form. 14. Complete the Connect with Business entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. 15. Complete the StepUp2Tech entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. Nebraska FBLA staff will review entries for compliance with the guidelines. Awards Sweepstakes Award recipients will receive recognition at the State Leadership Conference. There is no national event for the Sweepstakes award Nebraska FBLA Page 3-29

31 Sweepstakes Award Form Chapter Adviser(s) *Activities can be included from the previous year s SLC registration deadline (February 17, 2017) to the current year s SLC registration deadline (February 14, 2018). Submit to online form by March 1, Directions: Please check ten (10) of the following activities that you have completed, which must include two reports, in order to be eligible for the Sweepstakes Award. Reports must adhere to competition guidelines and follow the written report rating sheet. 1. Partnership with Business Project Report 2. Community Service Project Report 3. Local Chapter Annual Business Report 4. American Enterprise Project Report 5. One 150-word or less success story submitted to the Pledge or TBL (Must attach copy of the article submitted.) 6. Host an area meeting or submit one copy of a local chapter newsletter (Attach newsletter.) Date of area meeting Topic/Theme 7. Utilize a current State Officer, National Officer, or State Advisory Council member as a speaker in person or through electronic means (e.g., Skype) at a local chapter meeting. Date Speaker 8. Attendance at Nebraska Fall Leadership Conference 9. Nebraska FBLA Scholarship Fund contribution, $50 minimum. (Must attach completed copy.) 10. Complete the Connect with Business project entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. (There is nothing to submit with this entry form.) 11. Participate in one national project. (Must attach a one-paragraph summary explaining the national project the chapter promoted and how the project was implemented. National project examples include the March of Dimes, Job Shadow Day, The Stock Market Game.) 12. Recruit an SLC competitive event GOLD sponsor ($150 minimum). Complete the form and return the form along with a check made payable to Nebraska FBLA by January Participate in the annual statewide fundraising project for the Nebraska FBLA Foundation Trust, $100 minimum. 14. Complete the StepUp2Tech project entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. (There is nothing to submit with this entry form.) 15. Recruit one professional member. (Recruitment of a lifetime professional member can only be used one time.) Name 16. Complete the Go Green Challenge entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. (There is nothing to submit with this entry form.) 17. Complete the Feed Nebraska entry form with attachments and submit as indicated on the form. (There is nothing to submit with this entry form.) Nebraska FBLA Page 3-30