The dress code and code of conduct for our district meeting are also attached.

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1 TO: District 7 FBLA Chapter Advisors and Presidents FROM: Andrew Fox, NYS SVP 7 DATE: September 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Fall District Meeting Welcome, District 7, to the FBLA year. Your State Officer team worked rigorously during the summer to develop this year s Program of Work. The theme for this year is Educate. Motivate. Innovate., something we worked hard on deciding during the week of State Officer Training. After many long and well thought out discussions, we have chosen to support Reading is Fundamental this year as our state charity. I am excited to meet all of you at our Fall District Meeting (FDM), on Friday, November 9, 2018, at the Herkimer BOCES Complex. Attached is this year s Fall District meeting registration packet. I have also included a copy of the District Officer Application. Those interested in becoming a District Officer should fill this form out and return it to svp7@nysfbla.org by October 30, 2018 The fee for our meeting will be $15.00 per person. This fee includes a $1 surcharge for the NYS FBLA Foundation. We will be holding the Annual Coin Challenge to benefit the NYS FBLA Foundation as well. All chapters are encouraged to participate. Every year our FDM serves as an informational meeting on various levels of FBLA to educate members in business-related topics. To help with this, we will be offering informational workshops to our District 7 members. I am confident that the workshops will provide your members with a great opportunity to learn leadership skills and to network with other members from throughout our district. I also advise that members who are interested in running for state office to come with any questions they may have. I would be happy to answer any that they may have. The dress code and code of conduct for our district meeting are also attached. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at svp7@nysfbla.org. Thank you so much and I look forward to working with you all this coming year! Andrew Fox State Vice President District 7

2 DISTRICT 7 FALL DISTRICT MEETING REGISTRATION November 9, 2018 Chapter: Advisor(s): President(s): Chaperone: Members Attending (Please add another sheet if necessary): 1) 11) 21) 2) 12) 22) 3) 13) 23) 4) 14) 24) 5) 15) 25) 6) 16) 26) 7) 17) 27) 8) 18) 28) 9) 19) 29) 10) 20) 30) Number of Members Registration Fee $15.00 per person Total Registration $

3 Please return form to District 7 BOT member, E. Garofalo by October 30, 2018 at egarofalo@canastotacsd.org Or mail to: Mrs. Elizabeth Garofalo Canastota High School 101 Roberts Street Canastota, NY Make checks payable to Canastota FBLA It is important to adhere to the deadline above so that we can properly prepare for food and workshops. TO: All District 7 Chapters FROM: Andrew Fox, SVP District 7 DATE: September 10, 2018 SUBJECT: District 7 Fall District Meeting Below, please find the necessary information regarding this year s Fall District Meeting to be held on Friday, November 9, Location Herkimer County BOCES, 352 Gros Blvd., Herkimer, NY Time 8:45 a.m. (8:15 Registration and Refreshments) until 1:00 p.m. Arrival/Registration 1. You should plan to arrive between 8:15 am and 8:30 am 2. The Opening Session will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. Opening Session During the session, the president of each chapter will be seated with their Chapter. On your registration forms, please identify the president of your chapter so that names can be called properly. When called, each president will be required to stand up and must report the following: 1. His/her name and position in the chapter 2. Number of chapter members 3. Number of members in attendance Lunch We will be supplying a light breakfast and lunch during the day. Closing Session/Battle of the Chapters A Battle of the Chapters will take place during the closing session in this year s Fall District Meeting.

4 A maximum of two members per chapter will be allowed to participate in this friendly competition. The Battle of the Chapters is a game in which a series of questions are asked concerning the history of FBLA, state and national officers, and national conferences. Please encourage members to follow up on these topics. Dress Code The New York State Dress Code will be strictly enforced and is enclosed. Attached is the Code of Conduct that all attendees need to abide by. NEW YORK STATE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Individual chapters or delegates violating any of the following rules while attending a district, state, or national conference will be dealt with in accordance with the procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees, and the penalties outlined below. The term delegate shall mean any FBLA member including State Officers. ALL VIOLATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO PARENT/GUARDIANS, SCHOOL DISTRICT, LOCAL CHAPTER ADVISOR(S), AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Any delegate while attending any FBLA functions/events/conferences (anything that represents FBLA) will be subject to disciplinary action. VIOLATIONS OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 WILL CAUSE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE STUDENT DELEGATE FROM INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM EVENTS AT THE CONFERENCE. STATE OFFICERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A 30-DAY PROBATION PERIOD AND A PARTIAL LOSS OF STATE OFFICER DEPOSIT ($100). 1. All delegates must remain inside their assigned room during the curfew hours, 12:00am 6:00am. Any area outside the room is a violation including advisor s room. 2. A one-day conference delegate must be off the grounds of the conference facilities by curfew. 3. A delegate must attend all general sessions and required activities at assigned times. 4. A delegate will wear appropriate business attire at workshops, leadership sessions, district meetings, competitive events, and meals. Refer to Dress Code. 5. A delegate must keep his/her advisor informed of his/her activities and whereabouts at all times. 6. No delegate will leave the conference facilities unless he/she has received permission from his/her chapter/state officer advisor. His/her parents or legal guardian(s) must transport a delegate returning home in an emergency. VIOLATIONS OF ITEMS 7 THROUGH 15 WILL CAUSE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE DELEGATE FROM INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM EVENTS, LOSS OF CHAPTER POINTS WHERE APPLICABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STUDENT WILL BE DETAINED FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONFERENCE, AND WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, STATE OFFICERS WILL FACE REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AS WELL AS FULL

5 FORFEITURE OF ANY TRAVEL GRANTS AND STATE OFFICER DEPOSIT. 7. Smoking/vaping, use of any tobacco-related products is not permitted. 8. A delegate will not use his/her personal transportation to, from, or during the conference unless accompanied by his/her parent(s), legal guardian(s), or authorized designee. 9. A delegate will not deface, change or remove public or private property. The student, chapter, and/or their parent/guardians will be responsible and must pay damages of any property or furnishings. 10. Association among delegates will be limited to authorized conference activities. Delegates of the opposite sex will not be allowed in the sleeping quarters unless a designated chapter advisor/chaperone is present in the room. 11. No delegate will be permitted to participate in any sexual activities while at a hotel or conference site. 12. Any delegate who knowingly remains in a room where any prohibited activities occur will also be in violation of the Code of Conduct. 13. No delegate will use, possess, or sell illegal or controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages. No delegate will be permitted at a bar or in nightclubs. 14. No delegate will engage in any activity that involves wagering or gambling. 15. No delegate will engage in any activity that will result in a risk to health, safety, and/or welfare of self or others. No delegate will violate any local, state, or federal law. No delegate will engage in any form of bullying. Violators will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Compliance with curfew and conduct of state officers will be under the purview of the state officer advisor(s), except in case of an emergency. The discipline committee will act upon any misconduct not aforementioned and an appropriate penalty will be determined and enforced. A chapter s unwillingness to abide by the decision of the Discipline Committee will result in the chapter s suspension from FBLA sponsored functions for one calendar year. Delegates shall respect and abide by the authority vested to the Board of Trustees and it designees, or authorized representative of the conference/hotel staff. FBLA-PBL Members and advisors should develop an awareness of the image one s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world. Appropriate attire is required for ALL attendees, at all conference functions, including meals, unless otherwise stated. Conference name badges and SLC bracelets are part of this dress code and must be worn at all conference functions. For safety reasons, do not wear name badges when touring outside the conference facility. ACCEPTABLE PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR OFFICIAL FBLA ACTIVITIES: - Business suit with: o Blouse o Collared dress shirt and necktie or bowtie - Dress pants or skirt with: o Blouse o Collared dress shirt and necktie or bowtie - Business dress - Blazer/sport jacket with dress pants and: o Blouse o Collared dress shirt and necktie or bowtie - Dress shoes/dress boots - Belt or suspenders are to be worn unless there are no belt loops on the pants - Banded collar shirt may be worn ONLY if sport coat or business suit is worn - Dress shoes and socks - Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn BELOW the knee INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE INCLUDES: - Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears - Denim or chambray fabric of any kinds, overalls,

6 shorts, skirts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts - Backless, see-through, tight fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, or low cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts or any other garment with a low neckline. - Skirts & Dresses that are more than approximately 2 inches ABOVE the knee - T-Shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, and bathing suits - Sandals, athletic Shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet or over the knee boots. - Athletic wear, including sneakers - Hats or flannel fabric clothing - Bolo ties - Visible foundation garments Clarification: Many women s two piece suits are currently designed so that they do not require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling back shoes, open toe shoes and sleeveless dresses are accepted. Casual Attire is acceptable for some dances. Casual attire includes jeans, shorts (no more than 4 inches above the knee), nice t-shirts or denim/chambray shirts, sneakers or sandals. (Not Allowed are Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, pajamas, bathing suits). If there is doubt, select something else to wear. Be a professional. A delegate must wear footwear in all public areas during non-conference FBLA activities (no socks or barefeet). District Officer Application Applicant Information Date: Last Name: First: Middle: School: City: Grade: Contact Information Phone: Position Desired Position Applying For: Do you know what the position entails:

7 Experience Have you had any previous experience, if so please state below: