1. Please have a seat down front
Garnet Valley FBLA
September 25, 2017
B Day
Please have a seat down front

2. Ms. Dale and Mrs. Masishin
Officers
President – Matt Scherer
Vice President – Daniel O’Connor
Secretary – Billy Vinci
Treasurer – Tyler Bagley
Executive Assistant - Rohith Pamidimukkala
Executive Assistant - Elena Taylor
Advisors:
Ms. Dale and Mrs. Masishin

3. Future Business Leaders of America
The largest and oldest business student organization in the world!

4. Purpose of FBLA
“Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development program.”
Important Links
National Website:
State Website:

5. What do FBLA Members do?
Participate in regional, state, and national competitions and conferences
Must qualify for states and nationals
Fundraise for charities and community events
Fundraising is essential to better your experience as a member
Suggestions are always noted
Service to community
We ARE a community service club

6. Membership Requirements
Business Technology Department course or an Economics course this school year (fall or spring semester)
$20 Dues
Dues MUST be in by Oct. 6
Participation
Competitive events
Fundraising- Garnet Valley Decals
Community Service (Interact or Student Council)

7. Dues $20 – Due by October 6th Cash or Check
Check payable to “GVHS FBLA”
Must pay dues before signing up for competitions
Only accepted in Mrs. Masishin’s room A131 during enhancement!
Preferably in an envelope labeled with your name

8. Charities State: The Alzheimer’s Association
Fund Raising goal: $54,000.00

9. PA FBLA Announces Special Video Production Contest
PA FBLA members- a team up to three members, are invited to participate in the Special Video Production Contest to promote the state project, The Alzheimer’s Association. Members will create a promotional video not to exceed 3 minutes.
The top 3 individuals/teams will automatically qualify to attend the State Leadership Conference in Hershey in April 2018.
Participating in this event DOES NOT prevent a member from competing in the regional, state, or national competitive events program.
See an Advisor or Officer for details

10. Fundraisers Decals Any other suggestions will be noted and considered
We NEED your help!!

11. GV FBLA 2016-2017 State: 8 awards, 5 qualified
Nationals: Congrats to Brendan Sweeney, Daniel O’Connor, Tyler Bagley, Kevin Lu, Swaraj Nagraj, Matt Toner

12. Competitions pafbla.org – list of different events
Also see Mrs. Dale or Mrs. Masishin
“Run-offs”
If more than the required amount sign up for a category, RLC participants will be decided through testing
Team events – 3 people
Must place first at RLC to qualify for SLC
If you qualify for SLC, you will be expected to attend
April 9-11
Excused from 3 days of school/sports
Opportunity to qualify for NLC (Baltimore, MD)

13. FBLA Meetings This Year…
Attendance taken at each meeting
Be sure to sign your name on sign-in sheet
Meetings only once a month
Must attend to maintain membership
Responsible to sign up for meetings on enhancement scheduler on Alma
Meetings are important to attend to keep updated with club events and competitions

14. Important Dates Oct 6 – Due Date for $20 Dues Event Signups by Oct 27
Go to Ms. Dale during enhancement only
School Site and Online Testing - Nov 14
RLC - TBD
April State Leadership Conference in Hershey

15. Text: @fblagvhs to 81010 Stay Updated!!
All student must join the REMIND APP
This is the only way we communicate with students!!!
to 81010
See either Ms. Dale (A129) or Mrs. Masishin (A131)

16. National Business Honors Society
Open to Juniors and Seniors only
Minimum of 3 full credits of Business Technology courses
Must be enrolled in a Business Technology course prior year before applying
Minimum 92% average in all Business courses
Minimum 85% average for general studies
Complete application and properly formatted business letter

17. Ask the Advisors or Officers!
Questions?
Need more info?
Ask the Advisors or Officers!