JOIN THE BHS CHAPTER and we’ll help you “Discover Your Passion”!

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students; FBLA-Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students; Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for postsecondary students; and Professional Division for business people, FBLA-PBL alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association. What is FBLA?

Georgia FBLA is a nonprofit student organization committed to preparing today's students for success in business leadership. Georgia FBLA, the premiere organization for student leaders, is an affiliate of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. Georgia is also the largest FBLA chapter in the nation with over 27,000 members. FBLA is an important partner in the success of school-to-work programs, business education curriculums, and student leadership development. Facts About Georgia FBLA

Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Georgia FBLA Mission We bring our mission to life through the application of our motto: Service, Education, and Progress.

Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism Encourage and practice efficient money management Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals Facilitate the transition from school to work 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 which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community FBLA Goals

 Leadership Development  Confidence Builder  Competition  Regional Level  State Level  National Level  Opportunities  Establish Career Goals  Travel  Earn Scholarships and $$$  And much more!!! What can FBLA do for you?

Local Officer State Officer Regional Officer National Officer LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

President Vice President Secretary Reporter Historian Treasurer Parliamentarian FBLA Officers

The President –Conducts meetings at appointed times. –Enforces rules of debate and decorum. –Expedites business. –Decides all questions of order. –Responds to valid inquiries of members. –Adjourns the meeting. –Appoint committee chairpersons. Duties & Responsibilities of FBLA Officers

The Vice President –Assumes the duties of the President in the absence of the President. –Plans the programs for the organization. Duties & Responsibilities of FBLA Officers

The Secretary –Keeps an accurate record of the meetings (minutes). –Prepares minutes of previous meeting. –Calls the roll at the meeting. Duties & Responsibilities of FBLA Officers

The Treasurer –Keeps accurate financial records. –Reports the financial proceedings to the membership. The Parliamentarian –Ensures that meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion, according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Duties & Responsibilities of FBLA Officers

The Reporter –Keeps the membership informed of chapter activities (newsletter). –Informs the public of activities. The Historian –Keeps an up-to-date account of the chapter, including the annual report of chapter activities, awards and publicity (scrapbook). Duties & Responsibilities of FBLA Officers

Learn valuable “first-hand” business skills! Meet other students interested in business Network and meet business people Build your resume and college application Strengthen your leadership skills, communication skills, confidence, goals Compete in career-related competitions to win professionally recognized awards NETWORKING

FBLA Fall Leadership UGA (Athens)

School Work Linking you from school to work!

CONFERENCES –Fall Motivational Rally Perry, GA on October 9, 2014 –Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) Athens, GA on November 18-19, 2014 –Region Leadership Conference (RLC) Throughout GA – January 13-30, 2015 –State Leadership Conference (SLC) Downtown Hyatt - Atlanta, GA on March 20-21, 2015

CONFERENCES Con’t –Institute for Leaders City, ST on –National Leadership Conference (NLC) Chicago, IL on June 28 – July 2, 2015 –Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summit Throughout GA on July 7-10, 2014

Official Dress Code Males Standard solid navy blue blazer with FBLA patch with dress khaki slacks or slacks or matching navy blue suit with the FBLA patch over left chest pocket. White collared, button-up, long- sleeved dress shirt Brown or black dress shoes Dress belt; Dress socks (not white) Official blue FBLA tie

Official Dress Code Females Standard solid navy blue blazer with FBLA patch with dress khaki knee length skirt or slacks or matching navy blue suit with the FBLA patch over left chest pocket. White dress blouse or shell Dress shoes (open or sling back but not both) Official blue FBLA scarf

For Scholarship Info…

For more information: To Join: See Your Business/Computer Science Teacher For an membership application Ms. Fulton – Room 1436 Mrs. L. Thomas – Room 1411 Ms. Schofield – Room 1415 Mr. Peyton – Room State Theme: “Discover Your Passion!” National Theme: Step Up to the Challenge