1. FBLA---Lights, Camera, ACTION!!: How to Start & Nurture an FBLA Chapter Workshop Presenters: Rhonda Evans, Shirley Grissett, Kim Miller (Past & Present NC-FBLA Board Members)

2. Have you ever wondered...  How to begin an FBLA Chapter?  How to increase your chapter membership?  How to motivate your FBLA members to be active members?  How to become an expert FBLA Advisor?  How to inject FBLA into your members’ blood? Here are the answers...

3.  Starting a New Chapter  Advisor Resources & Checklists  Conferences & Forms  Dress Code

4.  Complete the Chapter Organization Packet (fbla-pbl.org or lstephens@dpi.state.nc.us)fbla-pbl.orglstephens@dpi.state.nc.us  Complete application  Complete local chapter by-laws (template available on the national website)  Recruit new members  Pay state and national dues of $7 per student (at least 3 students)

5.  Pay charter fee of $20  Submit application, membership list, local chapter bylaws, and payment  Obtain an Advisor Resource CD from the state advisor, Lorraine Stephens  Chapter Management Guide (NC FBLA conferences, Event Dates, Deadlines)  Competitive Events Guidelines  State Handbook (fundraising, chapter program of work, ceremonies, etc.)

6. SAME as Middle School EXCEPT :  Pay state and national dues of $10 per student (at least 5 students)

7.  Chapter Management Guide NC FBLA conferences, Event Dates, Deadlines, Membership Information, State & National Information  Competitive Events Guidelines Event Information, Restrictions, Study Topics, Rating Sheets  State Handbook F undraising, Chapter Program of Work, Ceremonies  Forms Regional/SLC Competitive Events, Registration, Hotel (ALL forms MUST be keyed & received by due date to be accepted.)

8. Start a NEW Chapter!! FBLA Chapter Organization Packet ML Chapter Organization Packet PBL Chapter Organization Packet FBLA Chapter Organization Packet ML Chapter Organization Packet PBL Chapter Organization Packet www.fbla-pbl.org

9. NCFBLA Chapter Management Handbook Calendar of Activities | Membership | State Information | Regional Information | National Information | Dress Code | State Leadership Conference Information | National Competition Eligibility | Directory www.ncfbla.org

10. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP –enrolled in at least one business course, either semester, during the school year OR have already completed at least three business courses ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP –not taking a business course this school year and have not completed at least three business courses, Cannot participate in competitive events nor serve as an officer

11.  Regional Level  Local Chapter Officer Training Conference (optional)  Fall Leadership Conference (FLC)  Competitive Events Conference  State Level  State Leadership Conference (SLC)  National Level  Regional Fall Leadership Conferences  National Leadership Conference (NLC)

12.  MUST adhere to during ALL conferences  REQUIRED for ALL students, advisors, and guests  If attire is questionable, then don’t wear it.  If not in proper business attire, students will be disqualified or not allowed to attend an event.  NCFBLA Dress Code can be found on the Advisor Resource CD or the state website.

13.  Regional Competitive Events Checklist  A Task Timeline from October to January to assist in the preparation for the competitive events conference  State Leadership Conference Checklist  A Task Timeline from January to March/April to assist in the preparation for the State Leadership Conference (Checklists are located on the CTE Conference CD.)

14.  All forms are located on the state website or on the Advisor Resource CD.  All forms MUST be keyed to ensure that the information is not misread.  All forms should be complete and contain accurate information.  All forms MUST be received by their due dates or the school/student will be disqualified.

15. (Link found on the national website)

16.  Membership Recruitment  Training & Planning  Committee Procedures  Recognitions  Communication Procedures  ETC., ETC., ETC...

17. Kim Miller Northwest Region Board Member  Membership Recruitment Suggestions  Open House---Displays, PowerPoint, Brochures  Membership-Drive Cookout  Drawing for FREE membership if dues paid by due date  Officers receive FREE membership if recruit 10 new members  Invitational Letter sent to 2 nd Semester Business Students

18.  Other Membership Recruitment Suggestions  Bulletin boards, Posters, Fliers,  Distribute candy with Join FBLA phrases  Class Membership Competition  Personal Contact with Freshman & Parents  Old members recruit at least 5 new members

19. Shirley Grissett Southeast Region Board Member  Training & Planning Suggestions  Summer Planning Committee (SPC)  Officers & Dedicated Members  Local Chapter Officer Training  Advisor’s home end of July  Conducted by President & Advisor  Team Building, Officer Duties, Goals, Activities/Events

20.  Other Training & Planning Suggestions  Officer Meetings prior to Chapter Meetings  Monthly Leadership Training Activities  Team Building, Skits, Charades, Mind Teasers, etc  Guest Speakers  Conference Workshops  Field Trips

21.  Membership Motivation Suggestions  Attainable Goals  Fun Activities/Events  Meaningful Service Projects  Refreshments/Meals  Door Prizes at meetings  Monthly Recognitions  Point System  Dedication Certificates or Plaques

22.  Chapter Management Suggestions  Plan Ahead  Elect Officers in Spring  Summer Planning Committee  Study Chapter Management Guide  Prepare Membership Booklets/Folders  FBLA Goals, FBLA Creed, Local Officers  Program of Work, Meeting Schedule  FBLA Websites, Other Important Information

23.  Other Chapter Management Suggestions  Keep Organized  Member Data Sheet---daily schedule, email, phone  Meet Deadlines in Advance  Create electronic topic folders for FBLA  Use Time Savers  Delegate Duties  Allow members to use class time  Use Database/Spreadsheet Programs

24.  Other Chapter Management Suggestions  Create Officers’ Teams of Members  Attendance  Correspondence  Activities  Refer often to Chapter’s Program of Work  Constant Communication with members  Email messages, memos, announcements, chapter newsletter, cafeteria marquee Rhonda Evans Former Triad Region Board Member

25.  Other Chapter Management Suggestions  Annual Activities Report /Monthly Article  Data Sheets after each completed activity  Committee Chairperson Procedures  Communicate with committee members & advisor  Organize & Conduct the committee meetings  Responsible for recording points in the Point System

26.  Program of Work: Activities, Projects, Events for the entire school year  Fundraising  Silent Auctions  Raffle Tickets  Sell doughnuts, candy, Tom Watt products, etc.  Sell frozen cookie dough, frozen pizza kits, etc.  Faculty Carwash on Workdays  Request donations from Chamber of Commerce

27.  Program of Work continued...  Community-Service  Miracle Minute---March of Dimes  Relay for Life  March of Dimes Walk-a-thon  Ronald McDonald Soda Can Tabs  Make-a-Wish Foundation  Leukemia Society Pennies for Patients  Special Olympics

28.  Other Community-Service Suggestions  Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes  Can-Food Drives  Soup Kitchen Assistants  School Supplies for the needy  Adopt-a-Highway Program  Provide Computer Workshops

29.  Program of Work continued...  School-Service  Concession Stands & Clean up grounds  Design Bulletin Boards  Faculty Appreciation Meals, Goody Bags, etc.  Open House Assistants  Homecoming Float  Monthly newsletter production  Faculty Computer Workshops

30. Kim Miller Northwest Region Board Member  Program of Work continued...  Chapter  Officer Installation Ceremony  FBLA Week Activities  Attend FLC, Competitive Events, SLC, NLC  Competition Preparations  Social Events  Committees with Chairpersons  Presentations to Civic Groups  Awards Banquet

31.  Recognition & Award Suggestions  Member-of-the-Month Certificate  Committee Chairpersons  Committee Members  Birthday Cards  Newspaper/Newsletter Articles  Conference Winners’ school announcement  End-of-the-Year Dedication Certificates/Plaques

32.  PowerPoint Presentation  Suggestions & Tips & Examples  Advisor Checklists  Competitive Events Helpful Hints (Found on the CTE Conference CD)

33. For further information, contact the state advisor lstephens@dpi.state.nc.us visit the state FBLA website www.ncfbla.org visit the national FBLA website www.fbla-pbl.org

34. Workshop Presenters’ Contact Information Rhonda Evans, Former Triad Region Board Member revans@randolph.k12.nc.us Shirley Grissett, Southeast Region Board Member ShirleyJGrissett@ccs.k12.nc.us Kim Miller, Northwest Region Board Member Kimbused@aol.com

35. Remember---YOU are an essential “star” in...... Lights, Camera, ACTION!!!