FBLA Facts and History. Exploratory Business Practices

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1 FBLA Facts and History Exploratory Business Practices

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

3 FBLA 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 and that this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex or handicap. 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.

4 Chapter Information Bellefonte Area High School Officers: Pres: Andrew Wolfe VP: Chamberlyn Corman Sec: Seth Matter Treas: Ciara Stehley Advisor: Ms. Nath Region 14

5 Region 14 Information Region Advisor: Ms. Nath, Bellefonte Region Officers: President: Ginger Woolridge, State College Secretary: Derek Regal, Clearfield Number of Schools in Region: 10

6 PA FBLA History Founder: Hamden L. Forkner Year Started: school-year First Chapter: Blairsville High School on March 22, 1943 First SLC: PSU in 1952

7 Current PA FBLA Facts Colors: Blue and Gold Advisor Online Publication: Penn Pal Student Quarterly Magazine: Tomorrow s Business Leader State Project: American Heart Association Total: $35,000 Opening Ceremony for State Functions: Emblem Ceremony Online Store: Marketplace Major Awards in FBLA: Keystone Award and Seldon Scholarship

8 Professional Offices Held FBLA President and CEO: Jean Buckley PA FBLA Exec. Dir.: Bruce Boncal Conf. Coord.: Janet Skiles Comp. Events: Candace Claar and Stephanie Zigner State Advisor: Kristi Ryland

9 State Officers President: Cooper Nordquist First Vice President: Emily Wolfe Secretary: Bethany Barefoot Treasurer: Victoria Zhao Reporter: Caitlin Muldowney VP at Large #1: James Coulson VP at Large #2: Danielle DuBee VP at Large #3: Lorenzo Servedio Parliamentarian: Brendan Hopkins

10 Breakdown of FBLA/PA FBLA National Office: 1912 Association Dr. Reston, VA Levels: FBLA Middle Level FBLA (H.S.) Phi Beta Lambda (college) Professional Division Divisions: Local Regional State National State Districts: Eastern Central Western

11 Dates State Leadership Workshop (Lancaster Host): Oct National Fall Leadership Conference (Philadelphia, PA): November 4-5 State Leadership Conference (Hershey, PA): April National Leadership Conference (San Antonio, TX): June 27-July 2

12 Awards Keystone Award Seldon Scholarship FBLA Business Honors Society

13 State-Level Events E-Business Electronic Career Portfolio Business Presentation Business Plan Website Development Digital Video Production

14 Regional-Level Events Regular Events: Accounting I and II Personal Finance Business Communications Desktop Publishing Performance Events: Impromptu Speaking Public Speaking I and II Client Service Emerging Business Issues

15 FBLA 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 that 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

16 The End Any Questions?