Future Business Leaders of America- Phi Beta Lambda The Road to Your Success.

Who are we? Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. Oldest & largest business student association Students preparing for business & community leadership careers Headquartered in Reston, VA near Washington, DC

Membership Structure 4 Membership Divisions –FBLA Middle Level — grades 5-9 –FBLA — grades 9-12 –PBL — postsecondary –Professional Division — alumni, teachers, & business professionals

In other words … A Quarter of a Million Members 6,000+ active local chapters 11,000 local chapter advisers

Our Mission To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Our Goals Strengthening the confidence of students in themselves and their work Developing competent, aggressive business leadership Developing character, preparing for useful citizenship, and fostering patriotism Assisting students in the establishment of occupational goals Creating more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise Encouraging members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community Facilitating the transition from school to work Encouraging scholarship and promoting school loyalty Encouraging and practicing efficient money management

Why join? Networking opportunities Leadership development Scholarships and prizes Travel destinations Friendship and fun!

Curriculum Support Stock Market Game Service Learning Curriculum Integrated Lesson Plans at the end of each section of the Chapter Management Handbook School Store Guide MarketPlace

Competitive Events 40+ Events –Individual, team, chapter Curriculum, competency, & certification-based Open testing MOUS (Certiport) and Brainbench certification tests

Sample Events Individual Events ―Accounting ―Business Communication ―Business Law ―Economics ―Computer Applications ―Impromptu Speaking ―International Business ―Job Interview ―Marketing ―Public Speaking ―Programming ―Technology Concepts ―Word Processing Team Events ―Desktop Publishing ―Entrepreneurship ―Parliamentary Procedure ―Web site Development Chapter Events ― American Enterprise Project ― Community Service Project ― Local Chapter Annual Business Report ― Partnership with Business Project ― Gold Seal Award of Merit

Officer Program National –9 FBLA and 9 PBL Officers President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian 5 Vice Presidents State District/Regional Local

Membership and Chapter Recognition Business Achievement Awards (FBLA) –Future, Business, Leader, America (Individual Awards – 4 Levels) –Chapter Achievement, Chapter Excellence and Outstanding Chapter (Chapter Awards – 3 Levels) CMAP (PBL) –Director, Executive, President (Individual Awards – 3 Levels) –Outstanding Chapter (Chapter Award – 1 Level) MAP (FBLA-ML) –Entrepreneur, Business, Enterprise (Individual Awards – 3 Levels) –Chapter Excellence Award (Chapter Award – 1 Level) Membership Madness (FBLA and PBL) Membership Mania (FBLA and PBL) Body Snatchers I and II (FBLA-ML) 100% Class Achievement Membership Achievement Public Relations Award (FBLA) Community Service Marathon Who’s Who in FBLA-PBL Gold Seal Award of Merit Special State Awards

Scholarships Distinguished Business Leader Johnson and Wales University Culver-Stockton University Northwood University Data Match University of Miami

Conferences 2005 National FBLA and PBL Leadership Conferences –June 24-June 27 (FBLA) and July 29- July 2 (PBL) – Orlando, FL Leadership training Competitive events National officer elections Separate events for high school & college

Conferences Institute for Leaders –Concentrated, focused Leadership Training –Held in conjunction with the NLC. Certificate Program –Required & elective programming –7 tracks Principles of OfficerShip Advanced OfficerShip (FBLA) Mastering OfficerShip Communication Leadership Entrepreneurship Personal Success Adviser Leadership

Conferences National Fall Leadership Conference –2004 Sites Omaha, NE – November 5-6 Buffalo, NY – November Chicago, IL – November New Orleans, LA – November –Leadership Training –Best Practice Sharing –Personal and Career Development Workshop –Membership and Conference Awards –Motivating and Entertaining speakers

Conferences State District/Regional

Publications

National Partnerships Economics for Leaders BrainBench Certiport Junior Tours March of Dimes Cendant Hotels Alamo Rent–a–Car AICPA Booz-Allen & Hamilton Knowledge Matters National Assn. of Parliamentarians

Fundraising Partners DataMatch Ozark Delight Candy Tom-Wat Catalog Sales JAD Acrylics Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Inspirational Hosiery Xpress Promo

Online Resources Online Membership Form Online Conference Registration CMH online Membership Tools –Message Boards –PowerPoint Presentations –Online Library Business Lesson Plans Interactive Games Project Ideas

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