Transcript WORKING WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL DIVISION …

The FBLA-PBL
Professional Division
Preparing Students for
Tomorrow’s Business world
Purpose of the Professional Division
•The FBLA-PBL Professional Division is for
businesspeople, educators, parents, former
members, and anyone who supports the goals of
the association.
•Established business professionals can help,
teach, and encourage the rising generation of
business leaders. Professional members give
students the chance to work one-on-one with
experienced leaders.
History of the Professional Division
• In 1979, The Alumni Division was formed to
allow FBLA-PBL alumni a chance to continue
supporting the organization
• In 1989, the Alumni Division was changed to
the Professional Division to include advisers
and business leaders. It allowed our
organization to reach a greater audience.
Who are Professional Division
members?
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Alumni
Educators/Administrators
Business Professionals
Parents
Government Officials
Goals & Objectives
• Like the other divisions of FBLA-PBL, we
follow the same philosophy of Service,
Education & Progress.
– Service – PD members support the associations
programs and serve as liaisons between the workplace
and classroom.
– Education – PD members mentor FBLA-PBL
members to strengthen leadership abilities and
provide career counseling.
– Progress – PD members keep the other divisions
informed & up to date on current business trends.
What can PD Members
do for your chapter?
• Serve as a liaison between business and
the classroom
• Share real life experiences at meetings and
workshops
• Provide professional development training
through workshops
• Arrange tours of local businesses
What can PD Members
do for your chapter? – Cont.
• Guide members as they prepare for
competitive events.
• Judge at local, state and national
competitions.
• Help chapters with fundraising
• Create internship and job shadowing
opportunities
• Offer scholarships and other financial
support
PD Membership Benefits
• Receive The Professional Edge, a
newsletter exclusively for PD members
• Receive Tomorrow’s Business Leader or
PBL Business Leader (depending on
affiliation)
• Discounts at car rentals, stores, and hotels
nationwide
PD Membership Benefits, Cont.
•Discounts at hotels, car rental facilities and stores
nationwide.
Membership Dues Options
• One Year
–$23 with $8 rebate to the state chapter
• Lifetime
–$350 with $50 rebate to the state
chapter
Retaining Members
Now that you have PD members, how do you
get them to comeback each year?
•At the start of the year, request a copy of the
PD members designated to your chapter or
state from the FBLA-PBL National Center.
•Send out renewal letters at the beginning of
the membership year. Samples letters are
available on the national website.
Retaining Members, Cont.
•Provide one on one contact with
PD members. The personal contact
goes far when asking members to
renew.
•Take examples of publications to
PD members, especially ones that
highlight your chapters activities.
Who wouldn’t want to work with
winners & leaders in the community?
Integrate PD Members into
Chapter Activities
• Promote PD members in local and state chapter
newsletters/websites.
• Celebrate American Enterprise Day on
November 15 with PD members,
• Serve on a panel discussion focusing on current
business topics, trends, and issues.
• Send letters to the PD member’s manager or
boss letting them know what the PD member
has done for your chapter.
• During FBLA-PBL Week, celebrate
your PD members for their support of
your chapter.
Some Recommendations
• Using the How to Kit, start recruiting
PD Members—Alumni, Advisers, and
Business Community
• Develop program plans and start
asking for help from PD Members
• Create Directory of PD Members’
Strengths and Area of Concentration
• Call/Contact PD Members Regularly
Professional Division
MembersA Valuable and Priceless
asset for your chapter.
Presented by
FBLA-PBL Professional Division
National Officer Team
Tod Reinhart – National President
[email protected]
Juan Soto – National Vice-President
[email protected]
Angela McCallie – National Sec./Treasurer
[email protected]