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Interest Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 2014. FBLA at Swansboro High School…. Swansboro High School use to have a very strong and well known Future Business Leaders of America program.
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Interest Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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!”
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.
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
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
Information on Competitive Events • FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\Information on Competitive Events.docx
Business Achievement Awards • FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\BAA Awards.docx
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
FBLA Week • February 8 – 14, 2015 • Fundraiser Opportunity*
How do I join? • FBLA\FBLA Tri - Fold\Joining FBLA.docx
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.
Committees: • Finance Committee • Fundraiser Committee • Recruitment Committee • Competitive Events Committee • Community Service Committee • Other Committee*