Transcript FBLA Facts and History - Bellefonte Area School District
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
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
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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