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FBLA

FBLA. Membership in FBLA-PBL. Helps students choose the path or direction which they want to pursue. Gives members “hands-on” business experience and a connection to the business world through conferences, tours, and programs. We offer students . . . Networking opportunities

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FBLA

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  1. FBLA

  2. Membership in FBLA-PBL • Helps students choose the path or direction which they want to pursue. • Gives members “hands-on” business experience and a connection to the business world through conferences, tours, and programs.

  3. We offer students . . . • Networking opportunities • Leadership development • Scholarships and prizes • Travel destinations • Friendship and fun

  4. Who are we? • Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. • Oldest & largest business student association • Students preparing for business & community leadership careers

  5. Our Mission To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs

  6. Membership Structure • 4 Membership Divisions • FBLA —grades 9-12 • PBL — postsecondary • FBLA Middle Level — grades 5-8 • Professional Division — alumni, teachers, & business professionals

  7. In a few words ... • 240,000+ members • 13,000 active local chapters in US and Canada

  8. Competitive Events • 60+ Events • Individual, team, chapter • Curriculum, competency, and certification-based • Open testing

  9. Individual Events Accounting Business Communication Business Law Business Plan Economics Computer Applications Impromptu Speaking International Business Job Interview Marketing Public Speaking Technology Concepts Word Processing Team Events Banking & Financial Sys. Desktop Publishing Entrepreneurship Parliamentary Procedure Website Development Sample Events New Events Added Every Year!

  10. National 9 FBLA Officers 9 PBL Officers 3 Professional Div. Officers National & Regional Elected by students @ NLC (FBLA and PBL) State 12 region officers Local/District Local officers Leadership Opportunities

  11. Conferences (Field Trips!) • Motivational Rally • Leadership Training • State Fair • State Leadership Conference • Leadership Training • Educational Workshops • Regional Conference • competitions • State Conference • competitions • National Conference • Competitions • Leadership training • Educational Workshops

  12. National Conference • Held in June/July in cities like Orlando, Chicago, Denver, and Nashville • 2012 – San Antonio, TX • Leadership training • Competitive events • National officer elections • Separate events for high school & college

  13. Scholarships • Distinguished Business Leader • Johnson and Wales University • Culver-Stockton University • Northwood University • Data Match • University of Miami

  14. National Partnerships • Economics for Leaders • BrainBench • Certiport • Junior Tours • March of Dimes • Cendant Hotels • Alamo Rent–a–Car • AICPA • Booz-Allen & Hamilton • Knowledge Matters • National Assn. of Parliamentarians

  15. Community Service We provide students the opportunity to give back to the community with volunteer activities Looks great on college and scholarship applications

  16. When We Meet • We meet the one morning each month • TBA very soon

  17. How to Join • Dues are $15.00/year • Member T-shirt extra • Need new design for this year • Price to be determined • Make checks payable to LCHS-FBLA • Must be a paid & registered member to participate in competitions

  18. Online Resources • Check out these sites to learn more! • www.fbla-pbl.org • www.gafbla.org/fbla/

  19. For More Info • See Mrs. Yonk or Mr. Reese • Room: E-10 and E-11 • Email: cyonk@lumpkin.k12.ga.us • Email: kreese@lumpkin.k12.ga.us

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