1. Link to presentation:

2. WELCOME TO THE 2017 ANNUAL SCBEA CONVENTION!

3. FBLA & DECA ADVISORY MIND MAPPING
Presenters:
Marietta Epps-Williams,
Strom Thurmond Career & Technology Center
&
Rita Beard,
Sumter School District,
Coordinator:
Denise Myers, Swansea High Freshman Academy

5. Description
This session is design for participants to create an advisory mind map. This visual will help you determine what you will need to become a successful adviser. You will also learn unique strategies such as gathering resources, building your network, chapter preparation, competition readiness, skill building and more. Participants will leave with clear direction and unique strategies that can be used immediately in becoming a successful adviser.

6. 2017-2018 Advisory Mind Map Let’s GO!! Advisory Training
Field Trips/ Structured Field Study
Chapter Preparation
Advisory Mind Map
Competition Readiness
Building Your Network
Student Skill Building
Officers PD Training

7. Why Advise?
Being an adviser to the FBLA or DECA student organizations is a rewarding and challenging experience for a business/marketing education teacher. The adviser’s responsibilities include guiding, motivating, inspiring, and challenging the members to reach the goals of the organization.
FBLA and DECA members depend on their advisers. Advisers have the unique opportunity to influence the future of our country. Who knows? Your local chapter president may some day become our President of the United States!

8. Advisory Training Organization Publications
History
Goals
Code of Ethics
Pledge and Creed
Publications
Chapter Management Handbook
Adviser’s Hotline
Tomorrow’s Business Leader
National Conference Guides
Web sites:

9. Advisory Training
National Programs: American Enterprise Day, FBLA-PBL Week
Membership Recruitment: Membership Benefits, Coupons, Door Prizes, Presentations, Bulletin Boards , Posters, Videos
Classroom: Enhance Teaching, Integrate into the Classroom, Competitions

10. Chapter Participation
Advisers play a key role throughout the year and provides continuity for the local chapter.
Service Activities: March of Dimes, “Build-a-Bear for Shriners Hospital for Children,” Christmas Projects, Salvation Army
Social Activities: Ice Cream Social, Halloween/Fall Carnival
Financial Activities: Collect membership dues, car washes, talent shows, fundraisers

11. Building Your Network Business Contacts Networking
Contacting “Seasoned” Advisers
ADVISER participates with the members in projects

12. Officers PD Training Leadership Development
Elect officers in the Spring
Conduct local officer training workshop during the summer
Officer responsibilities
Recruitment Plan
Develop a Program of Work
Parliamentary Procedure
Chapter Meetings
Discuss responsibilities, characteristics, and duties of officers

13. Student Skill Building
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Technology Skills
Business Skills
FBLA Scholarships
SDE Student Leadership Course

14. Competition Readiness
Attend State Fall Conference
Select Competitors Early in the Fall and Begin Preparation by November 1
Require Speeches, Presentations, etc., by December 1
Rehearse, Practice, Rehearse, Practice
Textbooks to Written Event Competitors (sample tests)
Follow Guidelines
YouTube

15. Competition Rewards
Win at the District, State, and National Levels
Win Big at the National Levels
Cash Prizes
Range: $250-$1,000

16. Field Trips/Structured Field Studies
Tour Business/Industries During State and National Leadership Conferences
Career Specialists – Arrange Field Trips
State WBL Funds – Pay for Field trips
Career Cluster Business and Marketing: Arrange for a tour of a local bank, etc.

17. Summary Relationships/Networking Adviser/Member Relationships
Member/Member with Chapters Throughout the State/Country
Leadership Development
Learn Skills Critical to Success in Business
Develop Self Confidence and a Positive Attitude
Business Contacts
Learn First Hand from Business Leaders
Networking
Community Contacts
Service Projects that Benefit the Community
Civic Projects with Local Community Members/Businesses

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