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WELCOME TO THE 2017 ANNUAL SCBEA CONVENTION!

FBLA & DECA ADVISORY MIND MAPPING Presenters: Marietta Epps-Williams, Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center mdepps-williams@edgefield.k12.sc.us & Rita Beard, Sumter School District, rita.beard@sumterschools.net Coordinator: Denise Myers, Swansea High Freshman Academy

Description This session is design for participants to create an advisory mind map. This visual will help you determine what you will need to become a successful adviser. You will also learn unique strategies such as gathering resources, building your network, chapter preparation, competition readiness, skill building and more. Participants will leave with clear direction and unique strategies that can be used immediately in becoming a successful adviser.

2017-2018 Advisory Mind Map Let’s GO!! Advisory Training Field Trips/ Structured Field Study Chapter Preparation 2017-2018 Advisory Mind Map Competition Readiness Building Your Network Student Skill Building Officers PD Training

Why Advise? Being an adviser to the FBLA or DECA student organizations is a rewarding and challenging experience for a business/marketing education teacher. The adviser’s responsibilities include guiding, motivating, inspiring, and challenging the members to reach the goals of the organization. FBLA and DECA members depend on their advisers. Advisers have the unique opportunity to influence the future of our country. Who knows? Your local chapter president may some day become our President of the United States!

Advisory Training Organization Publications History Goals Code of Ethics Pledge and Creed Publications Chapter Management Handbook Adviser’s Hotline Tomorrow’s Business Leader National Conference Guides Web sites: http://www.scfbla.org, http://www.fbla-pbl.org, http://deca.org

Advisory Training National Programs: American Enterprise Day, FBLA-PBL Week Membership Recruitment: Membership Benefits, Coupons, Door Prizes, Presentations, Bulletin Boards , Posters, Videos Classroom: Enhance Teaching, Integrate into the Classroom, Competitions

Chapter Participation Advisers play a key role throughout the year and provides continuity for the local chapter. Service Activities: March of Dimes, “Build-a-Bear for Shriners Hospital for Children,” Christmas Projects, Salvation Army Social Activities: Ice Cream Social, Halloween/Fall Carnival Financial Activities: Collect membership dues, car washes, talent shows, fundraisers

Building Your Network Business Contacts Networking Contacting “Seasoned” Advisers ADVISER participates with the members in projects

Officers PD Training Leadership Development Elect officers in the Spring Conduct local officer training workshop during the summer Officer responsibilities Recruitment Plan Develop a Program of Work Parliamentary Procedure Chapter Meetings Discuss responsibilities, characteristics, and duties of officers

Student Skill Building Organizational Skills Communication Skills Technology Skills Business Skills FBLA Scholarships SDE Student Leadership Course

Competition Readiness Attend State Fall Conference Select Competitors Early in the Fall and Begin Preparation by November 1 Require Speeches, Presentations, etc., by December 1 Rehearse, Practice, Rehearse, Practice Textbooks to Written Event Competitors (sample tests) Follow Guidelines YouTube

Competition Rewards Win at the District, State, and National Levels Win Big at the National Levels Cash Prizes Range: $250-$1,000

Field Trips/Structured Field Studies Tour Business/Industries During State and National Leadership Conferences Career Specialists – Arrange Field Trips State WBL Funds – Pay for Field trips Career Cluster Business and Marketing: Arrange for a tour of a local bank, etc.

Summary Relationships/Networking Adviser/Member Relationships Member/Member with Chapters Throughout the State/Country Leadership Development Learn Skills Critical to Success in Business Develop Self Confidence and a Positive Attitude Business Contacts Learn First Hand from Business Leaders Networking Community Contacts Service Projects that Benefit the Community Civic Projects with Local Community Members/Businesses

involved are CATE Organizations