DATE: August 18, Florida FBLA and PBL Chapter Advisers. Jody A. Jones, State Adviser Florida FBLA-PBL Fall Leadership Conference

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1 FLORIDA FBLA-PBL ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION, INC. DATE: August 18, 2010 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Florida FBLA and PBL Chapter Advisers Jody A. Jones, State Adviser 2010 Florida FBLA-PBL Fall Leadership Conference Attached is the registration packet for the 2010 Florida FBLA-PBL Fall Leadership Conference. This conference will be held in Palm Beach, November 19-21, Members and advisers will be staying at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel. Please read all sections of this packet carefully. All materials must be received by October 20, The conference officially begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 19, with registration. The conference will offer a variety of workshops specifically designed for middle level, high school level, PBL and advisers; a battle of the districts; a fund raising volleyball game for the Foundation; and much more. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at We look forward to seeing many of you in Palm Beach. Attachments

2 2010 CONFERENCE PACKET HIGHLIGHTS This Fall Leadership Conference will provide an opportunity for ALL members to gain valuable skills and to get to know more about our entire organization. It is particularly helpful for chapter officers. Due to space limitations, registration may be limited to the first 600 paid registration fees. We are also asking that you book as many quad settings as possible. Florida FBLA-PBL has guaranteed 150 sleeping rooms at the Hilton. Rooms are available on a first come--first serve basis. Make your reservations early! The conference registration fee for students is $50. The fee is payable in advance. Advisers, state officers, and current district presidents do not have to pay a registration fee. PLEASE note the deadline for all materials: RECEIVED: October 20, Conference registration materials are to be sent to Florida FBLA-PBL, P. O. Box 1106, Zephyrhills, FL Hotel reservations are to be sent to the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL The hotel fax number is PLEASE note that the attached agenda is TENTATIVE!! Some events/activities may be scheduled at an hour different than what is listed here. Check your conference program when you register for exact times and locations of activities.

3 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES The conference registration fee of $50 per student is to be paid by school check and included with the registration form. Advisers, District Presidents, and State Officers do not pay a conference registration fee. A $10 SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EACH ON-SITE REGISTRATION. ALL REFUNDS WILL BE ASSESSED A $10 CHARGE. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER OCTOBER 20. ATTENDANCE CRITERIA & ELIGIBILITY 1. Adults The Board of Directors has stipulated that there must be a minimum of one adult adviser for every five student delegates. Adult advisers are considered to be the chapter advisers. If more than one adult adviser is necessary, another adult may be designated by the proper school official to serve in this capacity. 2. Criteria for Students to Attend FLC To be eligible to attend the FLC, FBLA-PBL members must meet these basic criteria: Be an Active, Associate, or Professional Division Member of FBLA-PBL; Have the approval of the FBLA-PBL Chapter Adviser; Have the approval of the school administration; Have the approval of parent or guardian; Have signed the Conference Dress Code and Delegate Conduct Procedures Forms; Be accompanied by an adult adviser (FBLA only). REGISTRATION Each chapter adviser is required to register the student delegates and adult advisers in his/her chapter delegation. Please follow directions carefully and fill in all forms completely. Payment for your chapter's registration must be mailed to the FBLA-PBL office with the attached registration form. Please be sure that the amount of your check is equal to the registration fee multiplied by the number of delegates you have listed on the registration form. You will receive a receipt in your registration packet at the conference. Make checks payable to FLORIDA FBLA-PBL. A $10 SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EACH ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND ANY CHANGES. The registration forms are to be received first-class rate of mail by October 20, The forms are used for advance preparation of identification badges. Legibility is important--please TYPE. Chapter advisers should make a copy of each of the forms submitted and bring these copies to the conference for verification at the registration desk. It shall be the responsibility of the chapter adviser to verify that ALL student delegates are members of FBLA-PBL (district, state and national dues are paid).

4 HOTEL INFORMATION HILTON PALM BEACH AIRPORT HOTEL Directions from I95. From I-95 North/South take Southern Boulevard exit West. Hotel is conveniently located on the northwest corner of I-95 and Southern Blvd. Directions from Florida Turnpike. From Florida Turnpike take Southern Boulevard exit east for aprox.. 5 miles. Hotel is conveniently located on the northwest corner of I-95 and Southern Blvd. You are strongly encouraged to check the hotel Web site or MapQuest for directions. HILTON RATES: PER NIGHT TWO NIGHTS Single-quad rooms $ 99 $198 THE ABOVE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR ANY APPLICABLE TAXES. Currently, the Hilton collects 11.5 percent tax be sure to include your tax exempt certificate with your reservations in order to be exempt from these taxes. PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THE FIRST NIGHT'S DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED. The hotel will require that the first night's room deposit be mailed at the same time you send your reservations for the Fall Leadership Conference. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN RESERVATIONS WITHOUT THIS DEPOSIT. Be sure to mail a copy of your Tax Exempt Certificate with your hotel registration and remember to bring a copy with you on November 19. If at any time you must call the hotel, please identify the conference as the Florida Future Business Leaders of America Fall Leadership Conference.

5 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Friday, NOVEMBER 19, :00-6:00 p.m. Registration 4:00-7:00 Dinner on your own 7:30-9:30 p.m. Opening General Session/Battle of the Districts 9:30 11:00 p.m. Open Event Testing/Foundation Volleyball 11:30 p.m. Curfew for FBLA members Saturday, NOVEMBER 20, :30-11:15 a.m. Workshops 11:15-12:45 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 12:45-4:30 p.m. Workshops 3:45-4:45 p.m. Special Session for Seniors 5:00-6:30 p.m. Closing Session 6:30 8:15 p.m. Dinner (on your own) 8:30 10:30 p.m. Entertainment 10:30-11:15 p.m. Adviser social 11:30 p.m. Curfew for FBLA members

6 CONFERENCE REGULATIONS ON CHAPERONAGE 1. The problem of proper chaperonage of students on school-sponsored trips is enormous. Hotel managers and others have expressed grave concern over the lack of effective chaperonage. 2. Teachers who assume the responsibilities for chaperoning a group of students on an out-of-town trip should recognize that they are assuming a twenty-four-hour-aday responsibility from the time they leave until they return. At no time may chaperons make personal plans except with the consent of the person in charge of the trip. 3. The drinking of alcoholic beverages at any time is forbidden. 4. Chaperons should never retire until all students are checked in for the night, all visiting between rooms has stopped, and the chaperons are reasonably sure that the groups are quiet and in their rooms. 5. Chaperons should keep an accurate check on the members assigned to them at all times. Students should not be "turned loose." 6. Students should engage in school activities of a group nature only. 7. Hotel rooms are bedrooms. Under no circumstances should students of opposite sex visit, play cards, or entertain guests in their rooms. If a student is to entertain a visitor, he/she should check with his/her chaperon and receive permission to do so in the lobby. 8. When a student is assigned to a group or chaperon, he/she is to remain with the group at all times unless special arrangements have been made. Students should return with the group, unless other traveling arrangements are made prior to the time of departure. 9. If a party includes members of each sex, there should be chaperons of each sex or arrangements should be made with a chaperon from another school so that responsibilities may be shared. 10. No student should be allowed to accompany a group on a trip until he/she has agreed --in writing--to abide by the rules and has submitted the written consent of his/her parents or guardians for him/her to make the trip. 11. Travel in private cars should be avoided as much as possible. Driving into the early hours of the morning to return home should be ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED. 12. Delegates violating any of these rules will subject their entire delegation to being unseated. Delegates may be sent home at their own expense for violating any of

7 these rules.

8 FBLA DELEGATE CONDUCT PROCEDURES The Board of Directors requires that each delegate attending the FLC read and complete this form and turn it in at Conference Registration as partial completion of attendance requirements. 1. The term "delegate" shall mean any FBLA member, including advisers, attending FLC. 2. There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damages to any property or furnishing in the hotel rooms or conference center must be paid by the individual or chapter adviser responsible. 3. Delegates shall keep their adult advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. 4. Be prompt and prepared for all activities. Be financially prepared for all possibilities. 5. Out-of-town delegates will spend nights in the assigned resort and in assigned rooms. Conference-area delegates not staying at the hotel shall be off the property by 11 p.m. 6. Dates shall be admitted to authorized activities only and permitted only between delegates. 7. No alcoholic beverages or narcotics in any form shall be possessed by delegates at any time, under any circumstances. 8. No delegates shall leave the hotel unless permission has been received from the chapter adviser. 9. Delegates shall attend all general sessions and activities, committee meetings, etc., for which they are registered. 10. Identification badges will be worn at all times while in public places. 11. Delegates violating or ignoring any of the conduct rules will subject their entire delegation to being unseated and their candidates or competitive events contestants being disqualified. Individual delegates may be sent home immediately at their own expense. Curfew will be enforced. (Curfew means delegates will be in their assigned rooms.) 12. No visitors will be permitted to attend the conference or visit attendees while at the conference.

9 FBLA-PBL PROFESSIONAL DRESS POLICY (REVISED JULY 2009) FOR ADVISERS, MEMBERS, AND GUESTS FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress policy is to uphold the professional image of the association and to prepare students for the business world. Acceptable attire is required for all attendees advisers, members, and guests at all general sessions, competitive events, meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. MALES Business suit with collared dress shirt and necktie; or Sport coat, dress slacks, collared dress shirt, and necktie; or Dress slacks, collared dress shirt, and necktie. Dress shoes and dress socks are required. A banded collar shirt may be worn only if a sport coat or business suit is worn. FEMALES Business suit; or Business pantsuit (must include a jacket and pants); or Business dress; or Skirt with blouse or sweater. Closed toe and closed heel business dress shoes are required. MALES AND FEMALES No jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears, on men or women! UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE INCLUDES: Denim, chambray, or flannel fabric clothing of any kind Overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts Low-cut, backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, or strapless blouses/tops/dresses Extremely short, tight-fitting, or see-through dresses/skirts Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, over-the-knee boots, or bare feet Athletic wear, including sneakers and letterman jackets Hats Bolo ties Visible foundation garments New fashion trends may be in style but not necessarily appropriate. The best way to operate is to avoid walking the line. If there is a doubt, select something else to wear. Be a professional!

10 CONFERENCE DRESS POLICY AND CONDUCT PROCEDURES I have read and fully understand the Fall Leadership Conference "Delegate Conduct Procedures" and "Dress Policy" and agree to comply with these conduct guidelines. Furthermore, I am aware of the consequences that will result from violation of any of the Conference guidelines. Student Delegate Signature Parent Signature (FBLA only) Chapter Adviser Signature School Official Signature (FBLA only) I have read and fully understand the Fall Leadership Conference "Delegate Conduct Procedures" and "Dress Policy" and agree to comply with these conduct guidelines. Furthermore, I am aware of the consequences that will result from violation of any of the Conference guidelines. Student Delegate Signature Parent Signature (FBLA only) Chapter Adviser Signature School Official Signature (FBLA only) I have read and fully understand the Fall Leadership Conference "Delegate Conduct Procedures" and "Dress Policy" and agree to comply with these conduct guidelines. Furthermore, I am aware of the consequences that will result from violation of any of the Conference guidelines. Student Delegate Signature Parent Signature (FBLA only) Chapter Adviser Signature School Official Signature (FBLA only) We will collect these forms at conference registration. Copy this form as needed.

11 FBLA-PBL FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM DISTRICT RECEIVED DATE: October 20, 2010 School Adviser Address Phone Adult responsible for secondary school students attending FLC: Name Relationship to Students: NOTE: A separate registration form must be completed for each school. Forms received with more than one school listed will be returned. Please list all students attending the conference and indicate the appropriate categories. If additional space is needed, please duplicate this page. Return form to: 1. Florida FBLA-PBL, Inc. P. O. Box 1106 Zephyrhills, FL LAST NAME FIRST NAME Grade Please indicate: *Member (M), *Adviser (A) *State Officer (SO), *District President (DP), District Officer Chapter Officer (CO) FBLA Student Members x $50 = Make check or money order payable to: Florida FBLA-PBL and mail with the registration forms. *State Officers, Advisers, and District Presidents do not pay registration.

12 HOTEL RESERVATION FORM Florida Future Business Leaders of America Fall Leadership Conference November 19-21, 2010 SCHOOL ADDRESS ADVISER ARRIVAL DATE PHONE DEPARTURE DATE ROOM 1 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SEX (M, F) ROOM ROOM ROOM (Please attach additional sheets if necessary.) Multiply the number of single-quad rooms by $99 $ *(Total to be received by 10/20/2010) *NOTE--If you do not guarantee your reservation to a credit card, then you must send the room rate for the first night along with your reservation. Also, you must send a copy of your school's tax certificate to be tax exempt. Forward this form and check to: Hilton, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL

13 Feed the Foundation Volleyball Game Florida FBLA-PBL FLC November 2010 Please Print: SCHOOL ADVISER PHONE MEMBER NAME (Last, First) MALE/FEMALE Registration Cost: $20 per team Return form with Conference Registration!

14 Battle of the Districts Florida FBLA FLC November 2010 (To be completed only by the District Director!) State officers may not be on a team! DISTRICT # MEMBER NAME (Last, First) MALE/FEMALE