Let FBLA be YOUR “Link to Success!”

ABOUT FBLA Who we are What we do Our History

WHO WE ARE Future Business Leaders of America is a nationwide network of over 250,000 student leaders preparing for careers in business South Carolina FBLA is one of the original first five chapters chartered. Currently with 103 active chapters and over 2,650 members across South Carolina, we are the premier business student organization preparing students for careers in leadership and business related fields!

WHAT WE DO As a member of FBLA, you will get the chance to… – Attend local, state, and national conferences – Participate in competitive events – Develop business and leadership skills as you become a local, state, or national officer – Network with thousands of members just like you – Get involved in your local community – Develop skills and discover talents that you will carry into your future career

Our History In 1937, Hamden L. Forkner proposes the concept of FBLA to business teachers In 1947, Greenville High School chartered the first chapter in South Carolina In 1949, South Carolina FBLA is given an official state charter from FBLA-PBL, Inc. In1996, the SC Department of Education gave control of FBLA to the SC FBLA Board of Directors and the SC FBLA Executive Council

MEMBER EXPERIENCE CONFERENCES CONFERENCES COMPETITIONS COMPETITIONS SERVICE SERVICE

COMPETITIVE EVENTS FBLA offers a wide range of competitive events – Information Technology – Marketing/Hospitality – Business Management – Business Finance – Others (Health Care, Agriculture, and Sports) All competitive events are unique –Team Events –Individual Events – Chapter Events –Skills Tests –Objective Tests –Presentations –Judge Interviews –Case Studies

COMMUNITY SERVICE Local chapters conduct community projects throughout the year – Food Banks – Animal Shelters – Local events – Habitat for Humanity Shriners Hospital for Children: Bear Cub Project – Participate in SC FBLA’s biggest service project by donating Build-a-Bears to be given to the children at Shriners Hospital for Children! – Donations are collected at the State Leadership Conference on March 20-21, 2015.

March of Dimes DID YOU KNOW…that in the United States 1 in 9 babies is born prematurely? March of Dimes is the FBLA national service partner – The MOD Mission is to help make sure every baby is born strong and healthy while bringing awareness and support for premature babies. – At the 2014 NLC, FBLA-PBL announced that we have raised a total of over $400,000 for March of Dimes! – Local and state chapters conduct fundraisers to show their support for March of Dimes!

CONFERENCES DISTRICT STATE NATIONAL

State Fall Leadership Conference An innovative and exciting conference that will introduce and welcome all FBLA members and advisers to the year! When: October 4, 2014 Where: Westwood High School in Blythewood, SC (Columbia Area) What: Workshops for members and advisers, round table discussions, open competitive events, and exciting sessions! Bring your local officers and members and let SFLC be your “Link to Success” this year!

District Leadership Conference Four District Leadership Conferences Top five in each event qualify for the State Leadership Conference To be held on February 7th 2015 in each district Opened to all registered members

State Leadership Conference March 20-21, 2015 at Embassy Suites/Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston Workshops, exciting sessions, college/business exhibitors, campaigns, and competitions! – Top three in all competitive events qualify for national competition

National Leadership Conference June 29-July 2 in Chicago, IL! Over 9,000 Members/Advisers National Competitions Networking Opportunities Inspirational Speakers Workshops and Exhibitors

Overview FBLA is the largest and best business student organization in the world Travel the country for many conferences Meet thousands of new people Compete and earn scholarships Experience once in a lifetime opportunities

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Contact Your State Officer Team SECRETARY Dylan McCrorey TREASURER Wesley Altman REPORTER Karlee Gibson Parliamentarian Grace McClain MIDDLE LEVEL REPS. Malcom Gamble Janiya Steplight PRESIDENT Alyssa Koziarski DISTRICT I VICE PRESIDENT Casey Stancell DISTRICT II VICE PRESIDENT Zane Stripling DISTRICT III VICE PRESIDENT Marlon Priest DISTRICT IV VICE PRESIDENT Allison Kopanski

State Key Contacts DISTRICT I DIRECTOR Angie Dover DISTRICT II DIRECTOR Tracy Wilbur DISTRICT III DIRECTOR Gwen Floyd DISTRICT IV DIRECTOR Angela Childs-Kindred Angela_Childs- Angela_Childs- STATE ADVISER Pat Itter STATE OFFICERS' ADVISER Rita Beard STATE FALL CONFERENCE DIRECTOR Peggy Bozard South Carolina FBLA PO Box Columbia, SC Telephone FAX

For Additional Information: Mr. Tony Dillon, Education Associate Business & Marketing Education SC Dept of Education FBLA-PBL, Inc. Presentation prepared by Alyssa Koziarski, SC FBLA State President