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America Phi Beta Lambda Future Business Leaders of America Phi Beta Lambda Soaring to New Heights
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Who are we? Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. Oldest & largest business student association Students preparing for business & community leadership careers Headquartered in Reston, VA near Washington, DC
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Membership Structure 4 Membership Divisions FBLA Middle Level — grades 5-9 FBLA — grades 9-12 PBL — college level Professional Division — alumni, teachers, & business professionals
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In other words … 250,000 members 6,000+ active local chapters 11,000 local chapter advisers
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Our Mission To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
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Our 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 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 Encouraging scholarship
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Why join? Networking opportunities Leadership development Scholarships and prizes Travel destinations Friendship and fun!
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Curriculum Support Stock Market Game Service Learning Curriculum Aligned to the NBEA Standards MarketPlace
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Competitive Events 40+ Events Individual, team, chapter Curriculum, competency, & certification-based Open testing MOUS (Certiport) and Brainbench certification tests
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Sample Events Individual Events ― Accountings ― Business Communication ― Business Law ― Economics ― Computer Applications ― Impromptu Speaking ― International Business ― Job Interview ― Marketing ― Public Speaking ― Technology Concept ― Word Processing Team Events ― Desktop Publishing ― Entrepreneurship ― Parliamentary Procedure ― Website Development Chapter Events ― American Enterprise Project ― Community Service Project ― Local Chapter Annual Business Report ― Partnership with Business Project ― Gold Seal Award of Merit
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Officer Program National 9 FBLA/PBL Officers President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian 5 Vice Presidents State District/Regional Local
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Award Programs Winner’s Circle Gold Member Silver Member Gold Key Chapter Membership Madness Who’s Who in FBLA- PBL Gold Seal Award of Merit Special State Awards
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Scholarships Distinguished Business Leader Johnson and Wales University Culver-Stockton University Northwood University Data Match University of Miami
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Conferences 2004 National Leadership Conference Denver, Colorado-Summer 2004 Leadership training Competitive events National officer elections Separate events for high school & college PBL-July 9-12 FBLA-July 14-17
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Conferences Institute for Leaders July 8-9, PBL July 13-14, FBLA Concentrated, focused Leadership Training Held in conjunction with the NLC. Certificate Program Required & elective programming 6 tracks Principles of OfficerShip Mastering OfficerShip Communication Leadership Entrepreneurship Personal Success Adviser Leadership
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Conferences National Fall Leadership Conference 2003 Sites Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Baltimore MD, and Anaheim, CA. Leadership Training Best Practice Sharing Personal and Career Development Workshop Membership and Conference Awards Motivating and Entertaining speakers
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Conferences State District/Regional
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Publications
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National Partnerships Economics for Leaders BrainBench Certiport Junior Tours March of Dimes Cendant Hotels Alamo Rent–a–Car AICPA Booz-Allen & Hamilton Knowledge Matters National Assn. of Parliamentarians
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Fundraising Partners DataMatch Ozark Delight Candy Tom-Wat Catalog Sales JAD Acrylics Orion Foods - Pizza Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Inspirational Hosiery Xpress Promo
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Online Resources www.fbla-pbl.org www.fbla-pbl.org CMH online Membership Tools Message Boards PowerPoint Presentations Online Library Business Lesson Plans Interactive Games Project Ideas
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