Information Sheet for potential FBLA members
What is FBLA?
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California FBLA is a student organization committed to preparing today's students for success in business
leadership
California FBLA is an affiliate of the National Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.
The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through
innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the
application of our Motto: Service, Education, and Progress.
Westlake FBLA is a chapter member of the Gold Coast Section of California FBLA
What is the time commitment?
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Members should attend two chapter meetings a month. These meetings will take place either at lunch or
after school
Members should participate in at least one community service project and at least one fundraising project
prior to the State Leadership Conference
Members may attend the Southern CA Leadership Development Institute (LDI). Must be a paid member
and attended 80% of club meeting by the date of LDI.
Members may attend the Gold Coast Section Conference-an all day Saturday event. Members must
attend the entire conference including the awards ceremony. Must be a paid member, have attended
80% of the club meetings, have participated in at least one community service project and one fundraising
project and attended OAT Day or LDI
Members may only attend the State Leadership Conference if they are a paid member in good standing,
have attended 80% of the club meetings, have participated in at least one community service project and
one fundraising project, attended OAT Day or LDI and the Gold Coast Section Conference
What is the financial commitment?**
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Members are asked make a $20 donation in order to be a paid member in good standing for CAFBLA and
the National FBLA organization. Students must be a paid member in order to participate in FBLA events.
The cost to attend the Southern CA Leadership Development Institute will be $125.00. This is an overnight
trip (one night).
The cost to attend the Gold Coast Section Leadership Conference will be $75.00
The cost to attend the State Leadership Conference will be $300.00. This is an overnight trip (two nights)
Members who qualify for the National Leadership Conference will need to pay all of their own expenses
and have a chaperone who will also need to pay all of their own expenses. Cost depends on airfare and
hotel costs. NLC will be in Chicago for 2015
COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
What is the benefit of joining FBLA?
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Thousands of students across the nation are joining Future Business Leaders of America! FBLA is the
premier organization for students preparing for careers in business and the largest student business
organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA prepares students for "real-world"
professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success.
Members and chapters have the opportunity to compete and win awards on the local, state, and national
levels.
By becoming an active member of FBLA, you will make connections to the business world and form
networks that will last a lifetime!
FBLA and FBLA-PBL partners also offers thousands of dollars in scholarships each year.
**Joining Westlake FBLA is voluntary and extra-curricular. Students who have a financial hardship may speak with
the adviser to determine if any assistance is available.
Westlake Future Business Leaders of America
Member Commitment Form
FBLA Membership Statement: I, _____________________________________ understand that joining the
Westlake High School Chapter of FBLA is a voluntary choice and the program is extra-curricular. Furthermore, I
understand that in order to participate in FBLA events I must fulfill the requirements outlined in the information
sheet for potential members.
I commit to participating in the following FBLA events:
Officer Adviser Training (OAT) Day
October 4 from 8:00 am -2:00 pm Westlake High School
Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
November 22-23 all day Riverside Convention Center
Competitive Events Study Sessions
Various times and dates throughout the year
Community Service Project
Fundraising Project
Individual and Chapter State Project
Gold Coast Section Conference
February 21 6:00 am -9:00 pm West Ranch High School and Magic Mountain
State Leadership Conference
April 10-12 all day Santa Clara, CA
Student Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
As the parent or guardian of the above named student, I give my full support for membership in WHS FBLA.
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____________________
You will not be a member in good standing until you
RETURN THIS FORM TO AN FBLA OFFICER OR ADVISER WITH MEMBERSHIP DUES
If paying by check make payable to WHS FBLA and write your name in the memo line
Deadline to become an official member: November 14, 2014