1. Garnet Valley FBLA September 30, 2014 Please have a seat down front Passes will NOT be accepted

2. Officers President – Jonathan Bugg Vice President – Teddy Bailey Secretary – Brianna Plush Treasurer – Rena Zhu Advisors: Mrs. Rossiello 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.”

5. Membership Requirements Business Technology Department course or an Economics course this school year (fall or spring semester) $20 Dues Participation – Competitive events – Fundraising – Community Service

6. What do FBLA Members do? Participate in regional, state, and national competitions and conferences Fundraise for charities and community events Service to community

7. Charities State: Twilight Wish – Making hope new and wishes come true National: March of Dimes – Working together for stronger, healthier babies

8. Fundraisers Entertainment Books ($25/book) – Every member must pick up a book from Mrs. Masishin Hot Chocolate – Sign up to help FBLA sell hot chocolate on Friday morning

9. DUES $20 – October 10 th Must pay dues before signing up for competitions Pay Rena in A111 during enhancement only!

10. GV FBLA 2013-2014 Regional: 47 awards, 31 state qualifiers State: 7 awards, 1 national qualifiers Nationals: Congrats to Charles Lu for attending the National Leadership Conference this summer in Nashville.

11. Nationals

12. Regional Leadership Conference Tuesday, December 9 th, 2014 Springfield High School 9:30 – 3pm $10-$15

13. Competitions pafbla.org – list of different events “Run-offs” Team events – 3 people If you qualify for SLC, you will be expected to attend – April 13-15 – Excused from 3 days of school/sports

14. FBLA Meetings This Year… Attendance taken at each meeting – Be sure to turn in attendance slip today Meetings only once a month – Must attend to maintain membership Responsible to sign up for meetings on enhancement scheduler on Powerschool

15. Stay Updated!! Twitter: @gv_fbla (we follow back) Facebook: Garnet Valley FBLA Text @mrsrossie to (484) 319-4966 …And give us your email Check the FBLA tab on Mrs. Rossiello’s website for the other important information

16. Important Dates Oct 10 – Due Date for $20 Dues Oct 17 – Due Date for Competition Sign Up Oct 17 – Run Off Testing Begins Nov 18 – Online In-School Testing Begins Dec 9 – Regional Leadership Conference @ Springfield April 13-14 – State Leadership Conference

17. Questions? Need more info? Ask the Advisors! Mrs. Rossiello’s site