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FBLA Facts and History

FBLA Facts and History. Exploratory Business Practices. FBLA Pledge. I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

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FBLA Facts and History

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  1. FBLA Facts and History Exploratory Business Practices

  2. FBLA Pledge • I solemnlypromise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

  3. FBLA Creed • I believe education is the right of every person. • I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups. • I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number. • I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life. • I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation and that this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex or handicap. • I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community. • I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

  4. Chapter Information • Bellefonte Area High School • Officers: • Pres.: Kayla Bowman • V.P.: Jerrica Harvey • Sec.: Kayla Tubbs • Treas.: Irene Hernandez • Parli.: Lauren Peters • Advisors: • Ms. Nath • Mrs. Sharp • Region 14

  5. Region 14 Information • Region Advisor: Ms. Nath, Bellefonte • Region Officers: • President: Ben Pugh • Secretary: James Avedesian • Number of Schools in Region: 10

  6. PA FBLA History • Founder: Hamden L. Forkner • Year Started: 1937-1938 school-year • First Chapter: Blairsville High School on March 22, 1943 • First SLC: PSU in 1952

  7. Current PA FBLA Facts • Colors: Blue and Gold • Advisor Online Publication: Penn Pal • Student Quarterly Magazine: Tomorrow’s Business Leader • State Project: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (goal $65,000) • Opening Ceremony for State Functions: Emblem Ceremony • Online Store: Marketplace • Major Awards in FBLA: Keystone Award and Seldon Scholarship

  8. Professional Offices Held • FBLA President and CEO: Jean Buckley • PA FBLA Exec. Dir.: Bruce Boncal • Conf. Coord.: Janet Skiles • Comp. Events: Candace Claar and Stephanie Zigner • State Advisor: Kristi Ryland

  9. State Officers • President: Zachary Roberts-Athens Area High School • First Vice President: Thinh Nguyen-Cumberland Area High School • Secretary: Fallon Shaffer-Chestnut Ridge High School • Treasurer: Curtis Voelker-Littlestown High School • Reporter: Katherine Willard-Waynesboro Area High School • VP 1 at Large: Justin Coleman-Hatboro-Horsham High School • VP 2 at Large: Zachary Gosling-Cocalico High School • VP 3 at Large: Kelly Vaghenas-Stroudsburg High School • Parliamentarian: Stacie Beegle-Chestnut Ridge High School

  10. Breakdown of FBLA/PA FBLA • National Office: 1912 Association Dr. Reston, VA 22091 • Levels: • FBLA Middle Level • FBLA (H.S.) • Phi Beta Lambda (college) • Professional Division • Divisions: • Local • Regional • State • National • State Districts: • Eastern • Central • Western

  11. Dates • Regional Leadership Conference (DBC, Dubois, PA): January 9, 2009 • State Leadership Conference (Hershey, PA): March 30-April 1, 2009 • National Leadership Conference (Anaheim, CA): June 23- June 29, 2009

  12. Awards • Keystone Award • Seldon Scholarship • FBLA Business Honors Society

  13. State-Level Events • E-Business • Electronic Career Portfolio • Business Presentation • Business Plan • Website Development • Digital Video Production

  14. Regional-Level Events • Regular Events: • Accounting I and II • Personal Finance • Business Communications • Desktop Publishing • Performance Events: • Impromptu Speaking • Public Speaking I and II • Client Service • Emerging Business Issues

  15. FBLA Goals • Develop competent, aggressive business leadership • Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work • Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise • Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community • Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism • Encourage and practice efficient money management • Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty • Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals • Facilitate the transition from school to work

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