Future Business Leaders of America 2019-2020 South Carolina Future Business Leaders of America 2019-2020

MEET YOUR 2019-2020 SC FBLA STATE OFFICER TEAM PRESIDENT Travis Johnson Travis@scfbla.org DISTRICT I VP Zak Brown Zak@scfbla.org

MEET YOUR 2019-2020 SC FBLA STATE OFFICER TEAM DISTRICT II VP Zak Brown Zak@scfbla.org DISTRICT III VP Kerry Singleton Kerry@scfbla.org

MEET YOUR 2019-2020 SC FBLA STATE OFFICER TEAM DISTRICT IV VP Wayne Rivers Wayne@scfbla.org SECRETARY Rita Alan Zak@scfbla.org

MEET YOUR 2019-2020 SC FBLA STATE OFFICER TEAM TREASURER Andrea Clark Andrea@scfbla.org REPORTER Chris Crawford Christopher@scfbla.org

MEET YOUR 2019-2020 SC FBLA STATE OFFICER TEAM PARLIAMENTARIAN Lleyton Abell Lleyton@scfbla.org MIDDLE LEVEL REP Alijah McFadden Alijah@scfbla.org

MEET YOUR 2019-2020 SC FBLA STATE OFFICER TEAM MIDDLE LEVEL REP Paige McKnight Paige@scfbla.org MIDDLE LEVEL REP Diamond Owens Diamond@scfbla.org

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FBLA is one of NINE Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) The United States Department of Education recognizes the educational programs and philosophies embraced by the career and technical student organizations as being an INTEGRAL part of vocational and technical education instructional programs.

Benefits of Joining a CTSO http://www.ctsos.org/

Our Mission FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

WHO WE ARE Members of the student organization, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda Oldest & largest business student association Students preparing for business & leadership careers

Where We Live We are 220,000 strong in more than 5200 chapters throughout the United States, DODDS Europe, Guam, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, China, and Canada. We are busy right now, taking the steps necessary to enter the world of business.

Where We Are Located We are located in middle schools, high schools, and career and technology centers. We are eager to learn all we can.

SC FBLA – Four Districts

Who are the members? FBLA —Grades 9-12 PBL — Post-secondary FBLA Middle Level — Grades 5-8 Professional Division — Alumni & Business Professionals

FBLA 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

FBLA Goals continued… 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

Activities Engage in cooperative efforts with local Chambers of Commerce Invite local businesspeople to speak at chapter meetings Offer member services to act as guides for business events Go on field trips to local businesses and colleges Sponsor a career fair Participate in a Partnership with Business Project

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY March of Dimes 2018 Prematurity Awareness Day James Island Charter HS

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BEAR HUGS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN GREENVILLE

FBLA Competitive Events Individual Team Chapter Apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment

2019-2020 SC FBLA State Officer Team Officer Programs 2019-2020 SC FBLA State Officer Team National Nine FBLA Officers Nine PBL Officers Three Professional Div. Officers State 9 FBLA Officers 7 Elected and 2 Appointed Positions 3 Middle Level Reps Local

FBLA National Conferences 2019 NFLC November 1-2 Washington, D. C. National Fall Leadership Conference Fall (November) Leadership Training Personal and Career Development Workshops Motivating and Entertaining Speakers National Leadership Conference Summer (June-July) Leadership training Competitive Events National Officer Elections 2020 NLC June 29-July 2 Salt Lake City, UT

2019 NLC – SC FBLA San Antonio

Congratulations, Travis Johnson! FBLA National President    In-Coming President Travis Johnson Out-Going President Eu Ro Wang

Travis Johnson FBLA National President!   

2019 NLC – San Antonio

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners 1st Place, Publication Design and $1,200 Cash Award Katie Gilstorf Lauren Watt Mary Werner (Nation Ford HS)

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winner 2nd Place Emerging Business Issues and $500 Cash Award Ja’Quon Williams (High School for Health Professions)

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winner 4th Place Health Care Administration and $200 Cash Award Mary Price (Abbeville High School)

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners 5th Place, Social Media Campaign and $100 Cash Award Dezmond Chavous Kamora Johnson Tiara Missey (North Augusta High School)

Kaianne Allen, (Dorman High School) 2019 NLC Winner 7th Place, Job Interview Kaianne Allen, (Dorman High School)

2019 NLC Winners Recognition Awards 2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners Recognition Awards 1st Place, SC FBLA, Largest Increase in State Chapter Membership in the Southern Region   2nd Place, Indian Land High School, Largest Number of Local Chapter Professional Division Members

2nd Place, Rosemary Middle School, $500 2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners 2nd Place, Rosemary Middle School, $500 Lead4Change Program  

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners 9th Place, SC FBLA, FBLA Connect 10 Program Gold Seal Award of Merit Chapters Crestwood High School North Augusta High School Strom Thurmond Career Center America Level of Business Achievement Awards Travis Johnson, Crestwood High School, and Kaylee Morris, North Augusta High School Gold Level of the LEAD Program for Middle Schools Joshua Cogdell, Alice Drive Middle School

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners Congratulations, North Augusta High School for your membership recognition awards! September Sweeps Action Awareness Non-Stop November Connect 10 Outstanding Chapter Chapter Challenge

2017 National Leadership Conference Winners 2019 NLC Winners Finalists (Top 15) HS for Health Professions (Ja’Quon Williams) Emerging Business Issues Myrtle Beach (Michael Clark and Ashlei Tran) Hospitality Management Dorman (Kaianne Allen) Job Interview Nation Ford (Katie Gilstorf, Lauren Watt, Mary Werner) – Publication Design North Augusta (Dezmond Chavous, Kamora Johnson, Tiara Missey) – Social Media

State Conferences State Fall Leadership Rally Held in Sept/Oct in Columbia Chapter Management Workshops Competitive Event Open Testing 2019 SFLR – October 19 Blythewood HS – Columbia

State Conferences District Leadership Conferences Last Saturday in January or First Saturday in February First Level of FBLA Competition Held in Each of the Four FBLA Districts 2020 DLCs January 25

District Leadership Conference Directors DISTRICT I Angie Dover adover@laurens55.org DISTRICT II Lynda Oswald Loswald@acpsd.net DISTRICT III Gwen Floyd gfloyd@scfbla.org DISTRICT IV Angela Childs-Kindred angela_kindred@charleston.k12.sc.us

State Conferences State Leadership Conference Spring (March) Election of State Officers Compete in Events Leadership and Teambuilding Workshops 2020 SLC March 13-14 North Charleston

2019 State Leadership Conference

FBLA National Publication

Questions? Contact: Mrs. Pat Itter Mrs. Rita Beard State FBLA Adviser PO Box 90329 Columbia, SC 29290 803-603-3994 pitter@scfbla.org Mrs. Rita Beard State FBLA Officer Adviser Sumter School District 803-469-6900 rbeard@scfbla.org Mrs. Dana Depew SC State Dept of Education 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 ddepew@ed.sc.gov