NFLC Information... 1 Speakers & Highlights... 2 Dress Code... 3 Code of Conduct... 4 State Meeting (alphabetical list)... 5 FBLA-Middle Level Program... 6 FBLA Foundations... 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS FBLA State Officer Track... 8 Hotel Maps... 9 Schedule... 10 Exhibitors...18 My Schedule...21 Notes...22 FBLA-PBL Regions... 23 Future Conferences... 23
NFLC INFORMATION The 2017 National Fall Leadership Conferences (NFLCs) are designed to help you Elevate Your Leadership. The board of directors, national officers, and national staff welcome you to this year s NFLCs. You have demonstrated your commitment to leadership excellence by being here this weekend. Maximize your investment by participating in as many workshops and other activities as you can. CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS Conference staff will be available in Imperial 4, 4th floor of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans on Friday and Saturday during regular conference hours. NAME BADGES Conference badges must be worn to all conference activities, including the Blue Jeans for Babies Dance. Requests for replacement badges may be made at the registration desk or in conference headquarters. There is a $5 charge for all replacement name badges. This fee must be paid in full onsite. TRAVEL ETIQUETTE If traveling by taxi, ask for the fare before departure. Keep change handy for bellmen and doormen tips and similar situations. Generally, a 15% tip is appropriate for servers and cab drivers for good service. CHAPERONES Chaperones should enforce dress code and curfews, ensure that students attend conference activities, and follow common safety practices. MEMBERS WITH DISABILITIES Members with disabilities add an important dimension to the organization. FBLA PBL is committed to working with these members to ensure they receive maximum benefit from conference activities. Contact a representative of the national staff if you have particular needs or requirements. CURFEW Delegates at FBLA PBL conferences are expected to follow the published curfew times. This requirement is designed both to protect individual delegates and to respect other guests in the hotels we are using for our meetings. Hotel security will enforce the published curfews, which are to be interpreted as being the time by which members should be in their own rooms and quiet for the night. PROHIBITED ITEMS noisemakers (horns, clappers, etc.) are not allowed at the general sessions hats, including novelty hats, are prohibited by the FBLA-PBL dress code selfie sticks, cameras, cell phones, and posters/signs are not allowed on stage 1 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
Rhett Laubach Opening Session Rhett s clients include business professionals, youth organizations, professional associations, and schools. His programs are highenergy and high-impact. He is also the co-creator of Each1 Only1, a personal college recruiting training program. Rhett is a professional keynote speaker; trainer; author; leadership expert; owner of YourNextSpeaker, LLC and PLI, Inc.; and a brain tumor survivor. His 20+ years of experiences have taken him to 48 states, the Bahamas, Canada, and to over one-million audience members. Blue Jeans for Babies Dance Saturday, Nov. 18 @ 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Empire Ballroom C/D Put on your dancing shoes and support FBLA-PBL's national service partner, March of Dimes. Patrick Perez Closing Session Patrick Pac Man Perez is an energetic combination of rhythm, caffeine, and leadership with style! He is the author of four student success books and mentors contestants from America s Got Talent and So, You Think You Can Dance?! He has spoken for national leadership conferences, and has co-hosted binational level Hip Hop competitions with Red Bull Energy Drink. RÉSUMÉ REVIEW Visit the Professional Division (PD) booth to have your résumé critiqued in a one on one session with PD members. Saturday, November 18 Noon 3:00 p.m. SPEAKERS & HIGHLIGHTS All members and advisers are encouraged to participate and contribute to the March of Dimes. Bring your $5 donation and get ready to have a great time! Continuing Education Credit Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota has made continuing education credits available for teachers and professionals attending the NFLC. Find more information at fbla.org/nflc. Room: Foster 2 Friday, November 17 Saturday, November 18 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Visit the MarketPlace for your official FBLA PBL merchandise. From key chains... to bow ties... to phone cases...we have it all! Get your conference T-shirt for only $20! #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 2
DRESS CODE FBLA-PBL members and advisers 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 advisers, members, and guests at all sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. For safety reasons, do not wear name badges when touring. Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL activities includes: FEMALES Business suit with blouse Business pantsuit with blouse Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater Business dress Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee Dress shoes MALES Business suit with collared dress shirt and necktie Sport coat, dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie Dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn Dress shoes and socks INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE (FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN) Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears; denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts; backless, see-through, tight fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts; T-shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, 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 currently are 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. 3 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
FBLA PBL members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at every FBLA PBL function should make a positive contribution to extending that reputation. Listed here are rules of conduct for FBLA-PBL national conferences. All delegates are expected to: 1. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their school, other delegates, advisers, or upon FBLA PBL. 2. Obey all local, state, and federal laws. 3. Avoid conduct not conducive to an educational conference. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting the businesslike atmosphere, association with nonconference individuals, or activities that endanger self or others (running in the general sessions, standing on chairs, using laser pointers during workshops, bodysurfing at dances, etc.). 4. Keep your advisers informed of your activities and whereabouts at all times. Accidents, injuries, and illnesses must be reported to the local or state advisers immediately. 5. Avoid alcoholic beverages (for those under 21 years of age) and controlled or illegal substances of any form. These items must not be used or possessed at any time, or under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances may subject the delegate to criminal prosecution. 6. Act as guests of the hotel and conference center. Participants must obey the rules of these facilities. The facilities have the right to ask a member or members to leave. Do not throw anything out of windows or over balconies. Do not run down hallways. Noise should be kept at a reasonable volume, especially in the hotels. CODE OF CONDUCT Remember there are other guests in the hotels who have rights as well. Trash (this includes pizza boxes, bottles, cans, etc.) must be placed in the proper receptacles and not left on guest room or meeting room floors. Individuals or chapters responsible for damages to any property or furnishings will be responsible for its repair or replacement. Local and state advisers are responsible for the supervision of delegate conduct. Disregarding or Violating the Code of Conduct Delegates who disregard or violate this code will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, forfeiture of privileges to attend further events, confinement to your hotel room, dismissal from the conference, and being sent home at your own expense. Parents and/or guardians will be notified and FBLA PBL reserves the right to notify law enforcement officials. ios Have you downloaded the FREE conference app? Android #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 4
STATE MEETING ALPHABETICAL BY STATE If your state is not listed, no state meeting is scheduled for the conference. Friday, November 17 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Virginia FBLA-PBL State Meeting Strand 13 Brought to you by the 2017-18 National Officer Teams 5 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
The FBLA-Middle Level Program is being held exclusively at #NFLC17LA. Middle Level members attend NFLC sessions on Friday, then have specialized workshops on Saturday. Check out these unique workshops designed especially for FBLA Middle Level members and advisers! (Attendees must be pre-registered for this program and have ribbons to attend this series of workshops.) Saturday, November 18 Foster 1 Morning Sessions 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Welcome 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Programs That Pop Lisa Smothers, Membership Director (FBLA-PBL) Young Leader Award... Champion Chapter... American Enterprise Day... FBLA-PBL Week... from individual to chapter programs, FBLA-Middle Level has something for everyone including Programs Bingo! 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Will You Be a Hero? Keenan Carter, FBLA Southern Region Vice President Learn how you can become a hero for babies by getting involved with the March of Dimes. 10:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Are You Ready to LEAD? Lisa Smothers, Membership Director (FBLA-PBL) Did you know that you can win pins at the local, state, and national levels? In this session we not only learn about the new LEAD program, but begin working on Bronze level activities. 11:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m Networking 101 Eric McGarvey, Professional Division National Secretary/Treasurer From mystery minglers to social strategies this interactive session will prepare and motivate you to engage with peers while illustrating the importance of networking! 11:45 a.m 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break Afternoon Sessions 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. In It to Win It Lisa Smothers, Membership Director (FBLA-PBL) Did you know that you can compete at this year s FBLA NLC in Baltimore? This hands-on session will prepare you for state and national competition. 2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. We are the Champions Lisa Smothers, Membership Director (FBLA-PBL) Your chapter can be a Champion Chapter this year. Find out how. 3:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Start Spreading the Word Ryan James Solis, FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President From publicizing your chapter to the school and community, to working with legislators and your local Chamber of Commerce, this session will provide tips and hands-on activities that you can use! 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m LEAD Bronze Level Achievement Ceremony and Group Photo #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 6 FBLA-MIDDLE LEVEL PROGRAM
FBLA FOUNDATIONS On Friday, FBLA Foundations offers FBLA freshmen and sophomores a chance to learn about FBLA-PBL and the leadership opportunities available. Members will also network with national officers. Look for the FBLA Foundations icon for recommended workshops on Saturday. (Attendees must be pre-registered for this program and have ribbons to attend this series of workshops.) Friday, November 17 1:00 p.m. 1:05 p.m. Welcome Introduction of FBLA National Officers Greetings from PBL Strand 10 B 1:05 p.m. 1:40 p.m. FBLA-PBL History/Programs Attendees will participate in an interactive session using Kahoot to learn more about FBLA and pair up to create a chapter officer team. 1:40 p.m. 2:10 p.m. Chapter Officer Campaigns Learn basic tips that can make you stand out in a crowd. As part of this session, participants will create and present a campaign speech. 2:10 p.m. 2:45 p.m. National Programs from A Z From American Enterprise Day to the Business Achievement Awards, FBLA offers many programs to help you grow as a leader. 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Be a Hero for Babies Find out how you and your chapter can get involved with the March of Dimes, our National Service Partner. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Chapter Officer Meeting Using a case study, you will solve a problem that you and your chapter face. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Chapter Presentations Each chapter officer team will compose a presentation. 4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Wrap up A Google Forms survey will be conducted to poll which chapter officer team had the best plan with the winners receiving an award. 7 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
The NFLC features the FBLA State Officer Track, exclusive for FBLA state officers. State teams will learn to use national programs & social media; recruit & retain members; and network with FBLA national officers and other state officer teams. (Attendees must be pre-registered for this program and have ribbons to attend this series of workshops.) Saturday, November 18 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Welcome 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Be a Torchbearer of Awesomeness Rhett Laubach, Speaker (YourNextSpeaker, LLC) Find out how to lead with confidence. Strand 10 B FBLA STATE OFFICER TRACK 9:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Facilitated Discussion Each state officer team will be split up into groups by office (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Other i.e. Reporter, Webmaster). 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Be Your Best for Babies Learn the mission of the March of Dimes and how to be your best for babies! Tips on the March for Babies and Prematurity Awareness Month. 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. National Programs A Z From American Enterprise Day, to Membership Mania and Madness, and much more, FBLA offers many programs. 10:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. PBL Panel Discussion There is life after FBLA. In this facilitated session, state officers will be able to find out what PBL is really like from PBL National Officers. 11:15 a.m. Noon Speak Up! Jane Anderson, CMP President (PDC Productions) You're a state officer, now what? Hear tips on giving presentations, speaking from a lectern, and presenting yourself on stage. You will also learn how to present awards and more! #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 8
Hotel Map HOTEL MAPS 9 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
Friday, November 17 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Imperial 4, 4th Floor 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Registration Empire Ballroom Foyer 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. MarketPlace Foster 2 1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Workshops Increasing MOS Pass Rates and Skills Strand 10 A Travis W. Wilde, K12 Southeast US Manager (TestOut Corporation) TestOut Desktop Pro Plus has everything a student needs to learn the basics of computers and Microsoft Office 2016 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. (FBLA-PBL Advisers) Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program Strand 11 A Debby Dodge, Lead2Feed Grant Manager (Lift a Life Foundation) Lead2Feed: FREE leadership program designed to guide you through a community service project. Complete project, enter Challenge to win BIG. Not to be missed! www.lead2feed.org (FBLA Members and Advisers) Say Goodbye to Stress! Strand 11 B Nicholas Western, PBL Southern Region Vice President Too much to do, and not enough time? Feeling stressed beyond belief? Together, we'll explore ways to manage your stress to maximize productivity and happiness. (PBL Members) Unreal Campaign: Become a Smarter Consumer Strand 12 Intellectual Property Professional (Unreal Campaign) From cosmetics, to car parts, to food, almost every product has been counterfeited. Come learn about trademarks and the harms of counterfeiting at this workshop. (FBLA Members and Advisers) Careers in Accounting Strand 13 Betsy Sights, Manager, Campus Recruiting (KPMG LLP) Come learn about all of the exciting career opportunities that the Accounting field has to offer. You are sure to be enlightened after this workshop! (FBLA Members) SCHEDULE #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 10
SCHEDULE Friday, November 17 1:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. FBLA Foundations Strand 10 B FBLA Foundations is designed specifically for FBLA freshmen and sophomores. These sessions focus on leadership, the Business Achievement Awards (BAA), and national programs. (See page 7 for more details.) 2:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Workshops 3:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Workshops Developing IT and Cybersecurity Pathways Strand 10 A Travis W. Wilde, K12 Account Manager (TestOut Corporation) We will be demonstrating how TestOut's simulated environment will give your students real world experience in IT career pathways bridging the workforce gap. (FBLA-PBL Advisers) Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program Strand 11 A Debby Dodge, Lead2Feed Grant Manager (Lift a Life Foundation) Lead2Feed: FREE leadership program designed to guide you through a community service project. Complete project, enter Challenge to win BIG. Not to be missed! www.lead2feed.org (FBLA Members and Advisers) Making Sense of College Wellness Strand 11 B Sheri Grotrian-Ryan & Kyle Ryan, PBL Advisers (Peru State College) Wellness encompasses multiple domains. For it all to balance, one must understand each domain. This interactive session will help provide guidance to college wellness. (PBL Members and Advisers) Principles of Persuasion and Leadership Strand 12 Ryan James Solis, FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President An impactful and exciting presentation on ways you can effectively develop your rhetoric, oratory, and leadership skills to Elevate Your Future. (FBLA Members) Careers in Accounting Strand 13 Betsy Sights, Manager, Campus Recruiting (KPMG LLP) Come learn about all of the exciting career opportunities that the Accounting field has to offer. You are sure to be enlightened after this workshop! (FBLA Members) Ethics Making The Right Choices Strand 10 A Tammy Cyrus, FBLA Adviser/MBA Research PD Team Counselor (MBA Research & Curriculum Center) Research shows that ethical decision making can be taught. Free resources are now available to integrate into the curriculum or offer as a stand-alone course. (FBLA Advisers) You CAN Be a Millionaire Strand 11 A Dr. Jayendra Gokhale, Assistant Professor (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) Practicing some basic financial principles, you can look forward to a bright, fiscally sound future. Come learn the fundamentals of personal financial management. (FBLA Members) 11 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
Friday, November 17 3:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Workshops (continued) Campaigning in Action Strand 11 B Glenn Gilyot, FBLA-PBL Professional Member Learn fun, innovative tips for running for office at the local, state, or national level. (FBLA-PBL Members) Having a Business Degree Work for You! Strand 12 Dr. Elizabeth Durango-Cohen, Associate Professor of Operations Management (Illinois Tech Stuart School of Business) In this session, we will discuss the broad range of career opportunities for undergraduate business majors in the areas of operations, finance, and marketing. (FBLA Members) Overcoming Obstacles in Leadership Strand 13 Max Michel, FBLA National President Leadership is never a direct path. Come see how FBLA's programs can make leaders despite the obstacles you may face. (FBLA Members) 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Virginia FBLA-PBL State Meeting Strand 13 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Registration Empire Ballroom Foyer 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. FBLA State Officer Networking Reception Strand 10 B (State officer ribbons are required to attend this event.) 8:15 p.m. Doors Open for Opening Session 9:00 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Opening Session Empire Ballroom Keynote Speaker: Rhett Laubach (PBL Reserved Seating) Midnight Curfew SCHEDULE #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 12
SCHEDULE Saturday, November 18 8:00 a.m. Noon FBLA State Officer Track Strand 10 B (State officer ribbons are required to attend this series of workshops. See page 8 for more details.) 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Empire Ballroom Foyer MarketPlace Foster 2 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Imperial 4, 4th Floor 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Workshops 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Workshops FREE Microsoft Tools for Fun Learning Strand 10 A Ashley Nash Lavine, FBLA Adviser/Microsoft Innovative Expert Trainer (Saint Louis Catholic High School) Free Tools??!! Join me!! Take a look at some ways to empower teachers/students, increase productivity, and engagement while making learning fun across curriculum!!! (FBLA Advisers) Careers in Social Media Marketing Strand 11 A Tim Guella and Kathy Naasz, Director of Social Media and VP for Innovation (Centenary University #thevibe) Like Instagram? Like Snapchat? Did you know that you can make it into a successful career? Learn how to become a Social Media Marketing expert. (FBLA Members) The Virtual Hub of STEM Premier Strand 11 B Channelle Ragland, Director of Strategic Parnterships (STEM Premier) Learn how to create a digital profile to showcase your skills, discover scholarship and internship opportunities, earn digital badges, and connect with colleges and companies. (PBL Members and Advisers) Interview Skills: Passing the Lunch Test Strand 12 Dr. Christopher Salute, Asst. Dean, LIU Global (Long Island University) You've got an 11:00 a.m. interview for your dream job. Your HUNGRY interviewer can't wait to grab lunch at 12 noon. Are they inviting you? Find out. (FBLA Members) Discovering Your Leadership Style Strand 13 Keenan Carter, FBLA Southern Region Vice President This workshop will explore each style of leadership. Discover your leadership style through fun and innovative activities! (FBLA Members) How to Teach Social Media Marketing Strand 10 A Adam Pace, Course Consultant (Stukent) Stukent is a digital courseware provider used by over 700 instructors. We developed the world s #1 digital marketing courseware along with social media marketing courseware. (FBLA-PBL Advisers) 13 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
Saturday, November 18 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Workshops (continued) 11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Workshops Get, Keep, & Advance in a Great Job Strand 11 A Rhett Laubach, Speaker and Owner of YourNextSpeaker, LLC (YourNextSpeaker, LLC) This workshop delivers tangible, real-world advice and strategies on how to get, keep, and advance in a great job made just for you. (FBLA Members) CMAP is a way to invest in your future! Strand 11 B Mark Creech, PBL Western Region Vice President Learn how to develop a professional portfolio by completing all three levels of Career Membership Achievement Program. CMAP will expand your business horizons and personal network. (PBL Members) Best Careers for the Travel Bug in You Strand 12 Dr. Christopher Salute, Asst. Dean, LIU Global (Long Island University) You want to travel. But, traveling isn't a career! Learn from a former executive the best ways to see the country and the world! (FBLA Members) Market Madness Strand 13 Latrell Armstrong, Executive Trainer (FOCUS Training) In the fast-paced world of the stock market, some lose and some win big! This activity focuses on synergy, trust, and individual responsibility. (FBLA Members) A Guide To Free Curriculum Resources Strand 10 A Tammy Cyrus, FBLA Adviser/MBA Research PD Team Counselor (MBA Research/South Central High School) Imagine having research-based learning outcomes, classroom activities, online resources, and more at your fingertips all in a ready-to-use Course Guide for free! (FBLA Advisers) Careers in Social Media Marketing Strand 11 A Tim Guella and Kathy Naasz, Director of Social Media and VP for Innovation (Centenary University #thevibe) Like Instagram? Like Snapchat? Did you know that you can make it into a successful career? Learn how to become a Social Media Marketing expert. (FBLA Members) Building Your Brand Strand 11 B Louisiana PBL State Officers Learn how to effectively market yourself utilizing current social trends and tools. (PBL Members and Advisers) Managing and Leading Others with Swag Strand 12 Dr. Laymon Hicks, Speaker & Leadership Strategist (Laymon Hicks Enterprises) In this jam-packed presentation, Dr. Hicks reveals powerful and candid lessons to help students walk away with principles to unleash their leadership swag! (FBLA Members) SCHEDULE #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 14
SCHEDULE Saturday, November 18 11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Workshops (continued) 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Workshops 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Workshops Etiquette With Louisiana FBLA State Officers Strand 13 Sarah Stafford, Louisiana District IV Vice President (Louisiana FBLA State Officers) Learn proper etiquette through interactive learning with Louisiana State Officers! With games and possible prizes, this fun workshop is not to miss! (FBLA Members) Project Management for FBLA Projects Strand 10 A Tammy Cyrus, FBLA Adviser/MBA Research PD Team Counselor/ (MBA Research & Curriculum Center) Students often panic as deadlines approach, presentations need to be ready, contacts made, proposals written. Reduce the panic use Project Management Tools to improve project outcomes. (FBLA Advisers) The Virtual Hub of STEM Premier Strand 10 B Channelle Ragland, Director of Strategic Parnterships (STEM Premier) Learn how to create a digital profile to showcase your skills, discover scholarship and internship opportunities, earn digital badges, and connect with colleges and companies. (FBLA Members and Advisers) Drones: Jobs and Certification Strand 11 A Angela McCallie, Instructional Specialist (QTL/ExploreNet) Gain a better understanding of job opportunities within UAS industry and of guidelines to UAS regulations related to their use in an educational setting. (FBLA Members) Elevate Your Chapter Through Recruitment Strand 11 B Thomas Meehan, State Treasurer (Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda) Learn how to effectively recruit members for your chapter while improving your chapter's community. (PBL Members) Tackle College Like a Boss Strand 12 Dr. Laymon Hicks, Speaker & Leadership Strategist (Laymon Hicks Enterprises) Many students enroll in college, but never graduate. In this session, Dr. Hicks will show you how to make the most of your college experience! (FBLA Members) Networking Like a Pro Strand 13 Latrell Armstrong, Executive Trainer (FOCUS Training) 70% of all jobs are found through networking. In this interactive session, participants will learn the tools needed to grow and maintain their personal networks. (FBLA Members) There is a Competitive Event for YOU! Strand 10 A Lisa Deen and Julie Ellis, NAP Committee Members Do you want to qualify to be competitors at NLC? The understanding of competitive events and student preparation begins today. (FBLA-PBL Members and Advisers) 15 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
Saturday, November 18 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Workshops (continued) 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Workshops LinkedIn to Business Education Strand 10 B Seth Filo, Executive Vice President (FBLA Arizona) All teens are on social media, so learn how to use social media responsibly and for their benefit in this workshop! (FBLA Members) Ignite Your Future Strand 11 A Bradford Killmeyer, Speaker and Author of "Write to Dream" (Formulate Your Future) Brad will demonstrate how to take the overwhelming task of planning for the future and make it simple. #FormulateYourFuture (FBLA Members) Fundermentals of Fundraising Strand 11 B Warren Sukienik, Professional Member (Mortgage Express LLC) Come and travel into the world of fundraising and sponsorship. Learn how to increase your chapter's revenue in just a few simple steps! (PBL Members) Managing and Leading Others with Swag Strand 12 Dr. Laymon Hicks, Speaker & Leadership Strategist (Laymon Hicks Enterprises) In this jam-packed presentation, Dr. Hicks reveals powerful and candid lessons to help students walk away with principles to unleash their leadership swag! (FBLA Members) Human Machine Strand 13 Latrell Armstrong, Executive Trainer (FOCUS Training) Participants create a moving, functional machine and sell it to the public. This activity gets participants thinking about teamwork and promotion from a new perspective. (FBLA Members) Student Promoted Concert FUNdraiser Strand 10 A April M. Clark, FBLA Adviser (Colbert County High School) Incorporate real-world marketing experience into the classroom through the promotion of an actual rock concert, which can be used as an incredible FUNdraiser. (FBLA PBL Advisers) Coding in Business: Basics of Web Design Strand 10 B Myra Cheng, FBLA Western Region Vice President With the advent of technology, coding is an essential skill in the business world. We will create web pages. This workshop is for beginners bring your laptop! (FBLA Members) "Write to Dream" Strand 11 A Bradford Killmeyer, Speaker and Author of "Write to Dream" (Formulate Your Future) If you have a big goal but are struggling to accomplish it, this is the workshop for you. Learn Brad s system to achieve predictable results. (FBLA Members) SCHEDULE #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 16
SCHEDULE Saturday, November 18 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Workshops (continued) Transformation Success Strand 11 B Seth Barnett, Speaker, Author, Millennial (The Seasoned Group) Join a career development expert for a session on building the foundation to success. This session will dive into what success looks like for you. (PBL Members) Tackle College Like a Boss Strand 12 Dr. Laymon Hicks, Speaker & Leadership Strategist (Laymon Hicks Enterprises) Many students enroll in college, but never graduate. In this session, Dr. Hicks will show you how to make the most of your college experience! (FBLA Members) Four Corners Strand 13 Latrell Armstrong, Executive Trainer (FOCUS Training) You re going to college!... Now what? This interactive session leads students through activities to help them achieve success in college and in life. (FBLA Members) 4:15 p.m. Doors Open for Closing Session 5:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Closing Session Empire Ballroom Keynote Speaker: Patrick Perez (PBL Reserved Seating) 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Blue Jeans for Babies Dance Empire Ballroom C/D Remember to bring your $5 donation, and get ready to have a great time! Midnight Curfew 17 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
Saturday, November 18 @ 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Empire Ballroom Foyer Denotes national sponsor The Art Institutes artinstitutes.edu At The Art Institutes system of schools, students can choose from bachelor s and associate s degree programs in one of eight competitive areas of study. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University daytonabeach.erau.com/cob Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Business offers B.S. in Business Administration (Management, Marketing, Accounting & Finance) and Aviation Business Administration (Air Transportation & Supply Chain Management). FBLA-PBL Professional Division fbla-pbl.org/pd Learn about the Professional Division (PD). PD members give students preparing for business careers the chance to work one-on-one with experienced leaders. Johnson & Wales University jwu.edu JWU has campuses in Providence, RI; North Miami, FL; Denver, CO; and Charlotte, NC. Programs include arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, health science, nutrition, hospitality, and technology. Long Island University liu.edu Long Island University offers more than 500 undergraduate degree programs and is notable for its experiential learning programs, high-tech startup incubator, student-run businessess, and the LIU Promise Student-Mentoring program. MBA Research and Curriculum Center mbaresearch.org We're your not-for-profit research and curriculum partner for entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing. Give your students the research advantage! Phi Beta Lambda fbla-pbl.org/pbl Find out about the postsecondary division of FBLA-PBL. STEM Premier stempremier.com STEM Premier is an online platform where students build digital portfolios to showcase their skills and talents, access scholarships, earn digital badges, and connect with colleges and companies. Stukent stukent.com Stukent is a digital courseware provider used by over 700 instructors in over 40 countries. We developed the #1 Social Media Marketing Courseware along with Internet Marketing Courseware. TestOut Corporation testout.com TestOut is the leader in online labs for academic and IT Professionals. Our goal is to make a difference in a person's life through education using breakthrough technology. University of Louisiana at Lafayette louisiana.edu The second-largest university in Louisiana, with over 19,000 students, offers bachelor s, master s and doctoral degrees. EXHIBITORS #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 18
EXHIBITORS Saturday, November 18 @ 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Empire Ballroom Foyer University of South Florida, Zimmerman Advertising Program usf.edu/zap The University of South Florida Zimmerman Advertising Program is a unique business program with creative advertising courses infused to help prepare students for future careers. Yuda Bands yudabands.org Amazing service project you can do with your chapter! There is no cost to your school! 19 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
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MY SCHEDULE Time Session Room Friday, November 17 1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:15 p.m. Opening Session Empire Ballroom Midnight Curfew Saturday, November 18 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Closing Session Empire Ballroom 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Blue Jeans for Babies Dance Empire Ballroom C/D Midnight Curfew 21 #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA
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Show us how much you are enjoying FBLA PBL's NFLC by posting photos on social media with the hashtag #NFLC17LA 2018 National Fall Leadership Conferences (NFLCs) Nov. 2 3 Chicago, IL Nov. 9 10 Albuquerque, NM Nov. 16 17 Charlotte, NC Make plans to celebrate FBLA-PBL Week! February 4 10, 2018 Sunday: Share Your FBLA-PBL Story Day Monday: National Presidents Forum Tuesday: Each One Reach One Day Wednesday: Adviser Appreciation/Professional Attire Day Thursday: Career Awareness Day Friday: FBLA-PBL Spirit Day Saturday: Community Service Day Learn more at fbla.org/fblapblweek. #NFLC17LA New Orleans, LA 24