1. Future Business Leaders of America
South Carolina
Future Business Leaders of America

2. Social Media Feeds (
#SCFBLA

3. SC FBLA Theme

4. Our Mission
Bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs

5. FBLA is one of NINE Career and Technical Student Organizations
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.

6. Benefits of Joining a CTSO

7. 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

8. Where We Live
We are 250,000 strong in more than 6,100 chapters throughout the United States, DODDS Europe, Guam, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, and Canada.
We are busy right now, taking the steps necessary to enter the world of business.

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

10. SC FBLA – Four Districts

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

16. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
BEAR HUGS FOR
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN GREENVILLE

17. FBLA Competitive Events
Individual
Team
Chapter
Curriculum, competency, & certification-based

18. 2017 National Leadership Conference Winners
2017 NLC Winners
David Dunlap, Reed Howell, & Sam Stewart ​2nd Place 3D Animation Blue Ridge High School 4th Place American Enterprise Project North Augusta High School Aubree Rubadeau 3rd Place Computer Applications Westwood High School
Christal Harvin 5th Place Electronic Career Portfolio Lower Richland High School Destany Aiken, Juhi Dattani, & Danni Hix 6th Place Hospitality Management Myrtle Beach High School Nyiasha Wright 7th Place Word Processing ​Wando High School

19. 2016-17 SC FBLA State Officer Team
Officer Programs
National
Nine FBLA Officers
Nine PBL Officers
Three Professional Div. Officers
State
9 FBLA Officers
7 Elected and 2 Appointed Positions
2 Middle Level Reps
Local
SC FBLA State Officer Team

20. FBLA National Conferences
National Leadership Conference
Summer (June-July)
Leadership training
Competitive Events
National Officer Elections
National Fall Leadership Rally
Fall (November)
Leadership Training
Personal and Career Development Workshops
Motivating and Entertaining Speakers
2018 NLC
June 28-July 1
Baltimore, MD
2017 NFLR
November 17-18
New Orleans, LA

21. State Conferences State Fall Leadership Rally
Held in October in Columbia
Chapter Management Workshops
Competitive Event Open Testing
2017 SFLR – October 14
Westwood HS – Blythewood

22. 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
2018 DLCs
January 27

23. District Leadership Conference Directors
DISTRICT I
Angie Dover,
DISTRICT II
Tracy Wilbur,
DISTRICT III
Gwen Floyd,
DISTRICT IV
Angela Childs-Kindred,

24. State Conferences State Leadership Conference
Spring (March-April)
Election of State Officers
Compete in Events
Leadership and Teambuilding Workshops
2018 SLC
March 16-17
North Charleston

25. FBLA National Publication

26. Questions? Contact: Mrs. Pat Itter Mrs. Rita Beard State FBLA Adviser
PO Box 90329
Columbia, SC 29290
Mrs. Rita Beard
State FBLA Officer Adviser

27. 2017-2018 State Officer Team Kate Wells, State President
North Augusta High School
Peyton Crowder, District I Vice President
Laurens District High School
Ashley Thomas, District II Vice President
Strom Thurmond Career Center
Jaden English, District III Vice President
Sumter High School
Christian Wade, District IV Vice President
Fort Dorchester High School
Tindall Hutchinson, State Secretary
Florence Career Center
Bennett Velasquez, State Parliamentarian
Palmetto Christian Academy
Ra’Shidah China, Middle Level Representative
Bates Middle School
State Officer Team

28. RESOURCES www.fbla-pbl.org www.scfbla.org
FBLA Chapter Management Handbook, National Publication
FBLA National Website
SC FBLA Website
The Q & A Booklet, FBLA-PBL, Inc.
RESOURCES