FBLA Interest Meeting November 28, 2016

Members Sponsors: Mrs. Cossa…………………………………...Kathryn.Cossa@lcps.org Mr. Fenner………………………………….....Gregory.Fenner@lcps.org Officers: Dylan Reed, President Joe Drake, Vice President Alec Kim, Treasurer Omar Boukhriss, Secretary

Mission statement: To ensure that students have the skills necessary to succeed in college and in their career. An FBLA chapter will help students develop the leadership skills and business knowledge they need to excel in any career. Students will prepare for college and careers through a variety of leadership, community service, and academic activities.

FBLA Competitive Events At the Regional Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top regional winners are eligible to compete at the state level and top state winners are then eligible to compete for national awards at the National Leadership Conference each summer. There are over 50 events! http://www.fbla-pbl.org/files/5614/7317/0046/07_FBLA_Competitive_Events-9-6-16.pdf

Service To give back to the community that gives so much to us We are looking for service ideas Service

Gaining Real World Business Knowledge Through Field Trips Generous George’s Pizza Learn about franchising Eat delicious pizza Washington Wizards Sports Career Day December 4th or February 4th Provides insight in careers in sports marketing

Real World Business Knowledge Through Fundraising Marketing and Money Management Skills Help raise money for club events, payments for conferences and scholarships Looking for ideas

How To Join? Submit membership form and payment to Mrs. Cossa by October 7. Since this is a NEW club, everyone’s ideas will be important!!! Regular meetings will take place every other Wed during RAM JAM