Indiana State Officer Team Garrett Loitz FBLA President Saint Joseph High School John Miller FBLA Executive Vice President Bishop Dwenger High School Michael Bertolan FBLA Vice President New Prairie High School Caitlyn Demlein FBLA Secretary Bishop Dwenger High School Dear Future FBLA-PBL Sponsors Greetings from Indiana FBLA-PBL! Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is the premier non-profit (501 c 3) student organization in the country, representing a quarter million young people wanting to make their career in business or business-related fields. As you will learn in this sponsorship package, our students participate in competitive events ranging from accounting to entrepreneurship, from personal finance to website development at the State and National Leadership Conferences. Along with the competitions, the students learn and participate in various community service projects, leadership activities, networking skills, and problem solving techniques. We would like to invite your company to sponsor our organization and State Leadership Conference. In return, Indiana FBLA-PBL would promote your company as a state sponsor to our members, their advisers, their schools, and also their communities across the state. There are a variety of sponsorship levels for you to review in the packet. Just a few recognition types could include your name/logo printed in our conference programs and displayed on the projection screens during the conference sessions. Another might be recognition on the Indiana FBLA-PBL website at www.indianafblapbl.org and in our state newsletters. To become an FBLA-PBL sponsor, complete the enclosed sponsorship form and submit it to the address, on the form, prior to the deadline listed. If you have any questions, you may contact the state chair, Julie Jerzak at jjerzak@indianafblapbl.org or 574-250-7990. Your company is a leading entity in modern business and with your expertise and our future leaders, our partnership promises to be a rewarding one. After all, our students could be your future employees and customers. State Committee Julie Jerzak State Chair Andrea Weadock FBLA State Adviser Jennifer Hoben FBLA State Associate Adviser John Ward PBL State Adviser Sincerely G Loitz Garrett Loitz Saint Joseph High School Indiana FBLA State President
About FBLA-PBL Future Business Leaders of America- Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is the premier non-profit 501-C3 student organization in the country, representing almost a quarter million young people striving to propel their career in business or business-related fields. Our first chapter was chartered in 1942 and today we are approaching 15,000 chapter charters from across the country and around the world. Our mission is to bring students and business together in a progressive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We have made it our deliberate strategy to incorporate all aspects of business into our competitive events program. Students participate in competitive events ranging from entrepreneurship to website development, from business plan to job interview, and from introduction to business communications. Not only do students compete academically, but also they are encouraged to be involved in their communities. FBLA-PBL raises more than $500,000 for the March of Dimes yearly. Annually, thousands of students begin competing on the local, regional, state, and then national levels. Financial burdens, however, often prevent students from achieving their full potential for success. This is where your sponsorship will make a difference. The association has four divisions: 1. FBLA-Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students; 2. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students; 3. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for postsecondary students; and 4. Professional Division for businesspeople, FBLA-PBL alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association. FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state, and national levels. Business and career technical teachers, advisers, and advisory councils (including school officials, businesspeople, and community representatives) guide local chapters. State advisers and committee members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization. The FBLA concept was developed in 1937 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University. The first high school chapter was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942. The Indiana FBLA state chapter was created in 1947. In 1958, the first PBL collegiate chapter was chartered in Iowa. The Professional Division, originally the Alumni Division, began in 1979. Joining FBLA-PBL in 1994 was the FBLA-Middle Level for students in grades 5-9. Membership FBLA-PBL is the largest business and career technical student organization in the world. The high school division has 215,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students. The newest group, FBLA-Middle Level, is showing remarkable growth with over 20,000 student members. Finally, the Professional Division has reached over 3,000 members. Over 11,000 advisers round out the group. Exclusive membership and career recognition programs are designed for each division to provide additional personal and chapter development opportunities.
Funding & Endorsements FBLA-PBL, Inc. is funded by membership dues, conference fees, corporate contributions, and grants. FBLA-PBL is recognized by the Association for Career and Technical Education, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Association of Parliamentarians, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Business Education Association, and the U.S. Department of Education. Competitive Events Program FBLA-PBL s National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and careerrelated areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer. Publications These publications bring fresh ideas, new direction, and network-building news to FBLA-PBL members and advisers. Published four times a year, Tomorrow s Business Leader is the exclusive publication for FBLA and FBLA- Middle Level students and advisers. Distributed three times a year are the FBLA Advisers Hotline for high school teachers, FBLA-Middle Level Advisers Hotline for middle school teachers, and PBL Advisers Hotline for college advisers, and PBL Business Leader for PBL members. The Professional Division receives the The Professional Edge. Conferences & Seminars FBLA-PBL sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers. These programs are designed to foster the development of business leadership skills. National Leadership Conference FBLA-PBL members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA-PBL has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking. Institute for Leaders Held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference, this high-energy, intensive, two-day seminar is a focused-leadership experience for state and local chapter officers, as well as members and advisers. National Fall Leadership Conference Each fall, new leaders and advisers from chapters across the nation gather for one of three conferences designed to guide and motivate their success for the year. This includes workshops, seminars, exhibits, and general sessions, as well as the benefit of networking among their peers from other cities and states.
INDIANA FBLA-PBL SLC When The conference is traditionally held in the spring semester. Who attends? The conference is open to all local FBLA and PBL members, Professional Division members, along with advisers, chaperones, and guests. Conference Highlights Friday Agenda 1 st General Session Keynote Speaker Campaign Rally for State Officers Competitive Events Saturday Agenda Competitive Events Testing Interviews Presentations Performances Campaign Booths Workshops 2 nd General Session Election of State Officers Battle of the Chapters Dance (FBLA) Networking Social (PBL/ Professional) Sunday Awards Program Officer Installation Brunch Presentation of Awards Bringing students and business together in a progressive working relationship!
INDIANA FBLA-PBL SLC 2015 Sponsor Recognition DIAMOND RUBY SAPPHIRE Dr. Thomas Burns Lafayette, Indiana Guido Family Dentistry Lafayette, Indiana
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL COMPARISIONS Criteria Diamond $1500-$751 Ruby $750-$251 Sapphire $250-$100 Logo and link on Indiana s FBLA-PBL website Official Facebook Sponsor Full-page ad in the conference program Half-page ad in the conference program Quarter-page ad in the conference program Logo and link on state newsletter Invitation to Saturday night reception Awards brunch tickets for four Awards brunch tickets for two Awards brunch tickets for one Bringing students and business together in a progressive working relationship!
INDIANA FBLA-PBL Conference Sponsorship Purchase Options The following options are available for you to designate when purchasing a sponsorship level or you may mark the general sponsorship option. General sponsorships will be used to support the activities for the organization. Diamond - Keynote Speaker Sponsor (one available) $1500 Ruby - Judges Luncheon Sponsor (one available) $750 Ruby - Judges Meeting Sponsor (one available) $600 Ruby - Advisers Reception (one available) $600 Ruby - FBLA Social Mixer (one available) $500 Ruby - PBL Social Networking Mixer (one available) $500 Ruby - Conference Program Sponsor (one available) $300
2016 Indiana FBLA-PBL Sponsorship Sponsor Information: Company: Contact Name: Billing Address: City/State/Zip: Contact Phone: ( ) - Contact e-mail: Sponsorship Levels: ( ) DIAMOND $1500 - $751 ( )General ( ) Special ( ) RUBY $750 - $251 ( )General ( )Special ( ) SAPPHIRE $250 - $100 Purchase Options ( ) Payment enclosed ( ) Please invoice Sponsorship Paperwork Deadline - February 1, 2016 Make checks payable to: FBLA - Indiana Chapter Inc. Please return completed form and payment details to: FBLA Indiana Chapter Inc. 57100 Lone Oak Ct. South Bend, IN 46619 For more information contact: Julie Jerzak Indiana FBLA-PBL State Chair 57100 Lone Oak Ct. South Bend, IN 46619 jjerzak@indianafblapbl.org 574-250-7990