1. Interest Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 2014

2. FBLA at Swansboro High School…  Swansboro High School use to have a very strong and well known Future Business Leaders of America program.  It faded over the years and became inactive. It was brought back a few years ago and is looking to make a roaring comeback.  This year we are “ Bringing Business Back!”

3. What is FBLA?  The oldest and largest national organization for preparing students for careers in business and skills that are useful in all field.  FBLA prepares students for “real world” professional experiences.

4. What do we do in FBLA?  FBLA provides members with the opportunity to…  Travel  Compete in over 50 competitive events.  Earn Scholarships and Prizes  Leadership Development  Community Service Experiences  Make New Friends and Network

5. What trips are we doing this year?  Saturday, December 13, 2014  Central Region Leadership Conference  Monday, Wednesday, April 13 – 15, 2015  NC FBLA State Leadership Conference  Monday – Thursday, June 29 – July 2, 2015*  National Leadership Conference

6. Information on Competitive Events  FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\Information on Competitive Events.docx FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\Information on Competitive Events.docx

7. Business Achievement Awards  FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\BAA Awards.docx FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\BAA Awards.docx

8. Planned Fundraisers  Laptop/Sleeve Bags  Wednesday, August 27 – Monday, September 29, 2014  Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile  Saturday, November 22, 2014  FBLA Love Run 5K and 1 mile  Saturday, February 14, 2015  March of Dimes  Venue and Date - TBD

9. FBLA Week  February 8 – 14, 2015  Fundraiser Opportunity*

10. How do I join?  FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\Joining FBLA.docx FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\Joining FBLA.docx

11. Officers:  If you were an officer two years ago or were hired as an officer last year, you can retain your position.  Besides that we are not going to have anymore officers for the 2014-2015 school year.  You do have the opportunity to run for officer for the 2015-2016 school year at the end of the 2014 – 2015 school year.

12. Committees:  Finance Committee  Fundraiser Committee  Recruitment Committee  Competitive Events Committee  Community Service Committee  Other Committee*

13. Thank you for coming!