1. FBLA Presentation
By:Shannon Smith

2. Who is FBLA For? High School Students
Junior High and Middle School Students
Post Secondary Students
Business People and FBLA Alumni

3. What are the Goals of FBLA?
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 that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.

4. FBLA Mission and Pledge
The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a relationship through leadership and development programs.
I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

5. Why Should You Join??? Career Preparation Scholarships
Challenging competitions
Cash Awards and trophies
Everlasting Friendships

6. FBLA Facts Iowa was the first state chapter.
The University of Iowa was the first PBL chapter.
In 1994, the FBLA Middle Level Division was made for grades 5-9.
In 2001, the National Center Mortgage was retired.

7. FBLA-PBL conferences National Leadership Conference
National Fall Leadership Conference
Institute for Leaders at NLC
State Leadership Conference

8. FBLA Career Clusters Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
• Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication
• Business Management & Administration
• Finance
• Health Science

9. Miscellaneous Information
FBLA meets on Wednesdays.
FBLA advisors are Dr.Mikell, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Williams and Mr. Smith