1. 1st Meeting By W. Graham-Johnson
FBLA Organization
1st Meeting
By W. Graham-Johnson

2. Icebreaker
Hi my name is Monica and I am going on a business trip and I am going to take money.
Next student
Her name is Monica. My name is Tony. We are going on a business trip and we are bringing money and a telephone.

3. Welcome!

4. Requirements…..
Must have taken, will take, or are taking a business course at VHS or CTC.
1 year
GPA: 2.0
Dress for Success
Attend meetings in business attire when necessary.
Learn the pledge and song
FBLA Notebook
Every meeting
Participate in Fundraisers

5. Expectations…… Dress for Success Respect GPA: 2.0 Professional
Follow our creed, goals, code of ethics, and pledge.
Sing the song with pride and FBLA spirit.
Every month we will have an activity and/or meeting planned.

6. Two Strikes
Your OUT!

7. Reminder
No REFUNDS
Dress for Success

8. Pledge Please Stand
I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of the Future Business Leaders of America and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

9. Creed I believe education is the right of every person.
I believe the future depends upon mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all these groups.
I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and should carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.
I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation and that this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex, or handicap.
I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.
I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

10. Goals To develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
To strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
To create more interest in, and understanding of, American business enterprise.
To encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and the community.
To develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
To encourage and practice efficient money management.
To encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
To assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
To facilitate the transition from school to work.

11. Code of Ethics I will be honest and sincere.
I will approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.
I will willingly accept responsibilities and duties.
I will seek to profit by my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of my work and myself.
I will abide by the rules and regulations of my school.
I will exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow workers.
I will dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.
I will seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects.

12. Song Verse 2 For freedom in our native land,
For understanding, leadership
In home, in church, and school,
To work and think efficiently,
Live by the Golden Rule,
CHORUS
F-B-L-A, F-B-L-A
For all these things we stand.
We’ll work for thee
With faith and hope,
All members hand in hand!
Verse 2
For freedom in our native land,
In spite of race and creed;
For friendship with our foreign friends,
Together we'll succeed
Repeat the Chorus

13. AGENDA

14. Benefits of Membership Local Chapter Activities Fundraisers
Questions and Answers
Nomination of Officers

15. Officers President-will call meeting to order
Vice President- will work with President ALL the time
Secretary-will create, using the computer, calendars, Minutes of a meeting, agendas, etc.
Treasurer-Trustworthy, Handle ALL the MONEY
2 Reporters- Scrapbook, take pictures, etc.
3 Members
Publicity Committee- gets info. Out into the public (fliers, letters, memos, bulletin board, send out s)

16. Collect Dues/Membership Sign-up
Refreshments
Drawings for Prizes