1. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

2. LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS President:Aaron Botts Vice President:Shelby Blanton Secretary:Hogan Gagle Treasurer:Logan Greene Reporter:Logan Donathon Historian:Rose Pidgorodetska Parliamentarian: Chris Charles Web Designer:Heather Smith Media Specialist:Kayla Preece

3. LOCAL CHAPTER ADVISERS Ronda Bowles Crystal Workman Cassidy Davis Angela Barker

4. WHAT IS FBLA? FBLA stands for the Future Business Leaders of America. FBLA is a non-profit organization that prepares today’s students for success in their future careers. Chapter throughout the world.

5. WHAT WE DO? Projects Competitions Business Development Conferences Leadership Opportunities

6. PROJECTS FBLA provides many opportunities for recognition for both individuals and chapters:  Business Achievement Awards  Go Green Project  Community Service Projects  American Enterprise Day

7. COMPETITIONS For the competitive spirit, FBLA gathers students from across the nation to compete in business-related competitions Those who qualify at the state level will advance to the national level

8. COMPETITIONS Over 50 different competitive events, including:  Business Math  Public Speaking  Computer Applications  Business Law  Sports Management  Video Game & Simulation Development  Health Care Administration

9. CONFERENCES State Leadership Conference, Institute for Leaders, National Leadership Conference, and National Fall Leadership Conference: Compete and network with members across the nation Attend workshops by business professionals Compete in aggressive competitions Tour and sight see in cities across the nation

10. CONFERENCES  State Leadership Conference:  Louisville, KentuckyApril 2013  National Fall Leadership Conferences:  Cleveland, OHNovember 15-16  Institute for Leaders:  Nashville, TNJune 28-29  National Leadership Conference:  Nashville, TNJune 29-July 2

11. NATIONAL FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Cleveland, Ohio November 15-16 Attend inspirational workshops Network with people around the country Hang out with your friends

12. CLEVELAND, OH Cost of trip: $450 Includes one meal, transportation, registration, and one activity. November 14 th - November 16 th Your student account money will be deducted from the final payment.

13. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES  Develop speaking, presenting, organizational, discussion, and networking skills  Campaign for a Leadership Role:  Local chapter officer positions  Regional officer positions  State officer positions  National officer positions

14. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FBLA gives members opportunities to develop business skills:  Build a business portfolio  Take business tours  Listen to inspiring speakers  Participate with partnership with businesses project

15. AND MORE! Community Service Socials Networking opportunities

16. HOW YOU BENEFIT? Experience everything that FBLA does Develop business and leadership skills College and career ready Meeting new friends Competitive recognition Looks amazing on your college application Scholarships Being recognized on the local, state, and naional level

17. QUESTIONS? You can always e-mail us at: ronda.bowles@montgomery.kyschools.us @FBLA_NationalFBLA-PBL National Center

18. REMINDERS Dues:  $20 Non refundable  Free T-Shirt upon payment

19. I’VE PAID MY DUES NOW WHAT?

20. Check YOUR student email daily for activities Attend chapter meetings Check hallway bulletin board Check hallway marquee board Look in the designated area in your classroom for announcements Visit the website often: www.montgomerycountyfbla.com Email your teacher Email one of the officers COMMUNICATE

21. Your opinions are important! If you have an idea—approach an officer or teacher Be active and good at those activities you can participate If you are unsure what to do—ASK!!! Activities are always optional Review the POW (Program of Work)  Monthly list of all activities  Will be found on the website PARTICIPATE—BECOME INVOLVED

22. Each student has their own FBLA Account (next slide) Accounts are used for FBLA expenses of current year Candy fundraiser = $5 for each bag you sell goes into your personal account; you cannot transfer your candy sells to someone else or your account balance. Krispy Kreme = $3 for each item you sell goes into your student account. STUDENT ACCOUNTS

23. STUDENT SPENDING ACCOUNT BANK YOUR MONEY Each fundraiser you may earn money to place in your SSA. Use your banked money for FBLA Expenses. Dues Field Trips Over night stays Competitions Unused $ rolls into chapter treasury at the end of the year Sell 6 bags of candy = FREE Membership