FBLA – Meeting Agenda 09.01.15
Call to Order
FBLA pledge
I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of
America- Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the
qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.
WHAT IS FBLA?
Welcome to the premier business student organization in the world! FBLA is an incredible organization that
prides itself on being the largest student run business education organization in the world. Our members have
a wide variety of opportunities everywhere from competing in district, state and national competitions to
simply networking and making new friends. We will have socials, fundraisers, and other activities planned for
this year and participate in Contests. You can be a founding member of Tompkins High School FBLA Chapter!
Nationally, there are 250,000 members including middle school, high school and college students.
If you have questions about FBLA, See Miss Gillikin in Room 2514 or 2515 or Miss Jones in Room 2513 or 2516.
Recap—2014 – 2015
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Area Meeting – Hightower High School
District Competition – Cypress Creek High School
State Competition – San Antonio, TX
National Competition – Chicago, IL
New Business
1. Application Forms – please complete and return before or after school by September 15
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New Members – White Form
Returning Members – Purple Form
2. Dues - $40 new member
3. Officer Position – If interested in running for an office, Applications due Sept 15th
President – Vice President – Secretary – Historian – Freshman Officer
4. Open House – Monday, September 14th. Sign up to work FBLA table; student interest forms, answer
questions
5. T-Shirt Design -- Have an idea? Submit it to Mrs. Jones
6. Remind 101
 Send a text to: 469-507-2180 with @othsfbla as the message
 Email: othsfbla@mail.remind.com
7. BAA Awards – Business Achievement Awards
Mark your calendar….
1. Meeting Dates – 7am and 2:45 pm in LGI
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Next Meeting: September 15
Competitive Event information – October meeting
Competitive Event sign up – November meeting
2. District Fall Leadership Conference - Saturday, October 17, 2015
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Seven Lakes High School, Katy, TX
Time to be announced
Cost: $10/person; money Due to Mrs. Jones by September 22nd
3. District Competition - Saturday, January 9, 2016
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Cypress Creek High School
Estimated cost: $30 per student
Registration payment due November 24, 2015
4. Fundraiser – Popcorn Palace
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Selling dates – to be announced
5. State Leadership Conference – March 3 – 5 , 2016
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Houston, TX
Estimated cost: $ 500.00 per student
Must have participated in District Competition and placed 1st – 5th to compete at State
6. National Leadership Conference – June 29 – July 2, 2016
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Atlanta, GA
Estimated cost: $1,000 per student
Must have participated in State Competition and placed according to FBLA event rules