FBLA Presentation By:Shannon Smith

Who is FBLA For? High School Students Junior High and Middle School Students Post Secondary Students Business People and FBLA Alumni

What are the Goals of FBLA? Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise. Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.

FBLA Mission and Pledge The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a relationship through leadership and development programs. I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

Why Should You Join??? Career Preparation Scholarships Challenging competitions Cash Awards and trophies Everlasting Friendships

FBLA Facts Iowa was the first state chapter. The University of Iowa was the first PBL chapter. In 1994, the FBLA Middle Level Division was made for grades 5-9. In 2001, the National Center Mortgage was retired.

FBLA-PBL conferences National Leadership Conference National Fall Leadership Conference Institute for Leaders at NLC State Leadership Conference

FBLA Career Clusters Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Health Science

Miscellaneous Information FBLA meets on Wednesdays. FBLA advisors are Dr.Mikell, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Williams and Mr. Smith