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.

FBLA Creed

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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.

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

Region 14 Information

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

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

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

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

State Officers

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President:

Zachary Roberts-Athens Area High School

First Vice President:

School

Secretary:

Thinh Nguyen-Cumberland Area High Fallon Shaffer-Chestnut Ridge High School

Treasurer: Reporter:

Curtis Voelker-Littlestown High School Katherine Willard-Waynesboro Area High School

VP 1 at Large: VP 2 at Large:

Justin Coleman-Hatboro-Horsham High School Zachary Gosling-Cocalico High School

VP 3 at Large:

Kelly Vaghenas-Stroudsburg High School

Parliamentarian:

Stacie Beegle-Chestnut Ridge High School

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

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

Awards

 Keystone Award  Seldon Scholarship  FBLA Business Honors Society

State-Level Events

 E-Business  Electronic Career Portfolio  Business Presentation  Business Plan  Website Development  Digital Video Production

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

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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