TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Future Business Leaders of America
Adviser Karen Knight
Check out the following sites:
www.wafbla.org (State Site)
www.fbla-pbl.org (National Site)
FBLA is for students preparing for careers in business, entrepreneurial or business-related fields. The association
prepares students for the business world by promoting leadership, increasing understanding of American Free
Enterprises, establishing career goals, encouraging scholarship, promoting efficient money management, and developing
character and self-confidence. FBLA activities encourage career development, civic service, economic education,
community involvement and business advocacy.
WHAT DOES AN ACTIVE MEMBER DO?
 Pays membership dues and receives a quarterly leadership magazine and a quality association. To compete at
Winter Conference, dues of $20 must be paid to the ASB Office and the receipt given to Ms. Knight by October 31
to ensure turn-around time with the National office. Talk to me about financial hardships to work out a plan.
 Participates in chapter business and meetings—Club time, on-line, written communications, "Member of the
Month" and the "Ready, Set, Recruit" state programs (see www.wafbla.org).
 Earns a Business Achievement Award (BAA) sponsored by the national FBLA office. Organizes and volunteers
time towards community service activities planned by our chapter
 Plans and participates in fundraising to support chapter activities and to earn travel money for self and chapter.
 Prepares for competitive events and competes at conferences.
 Attends/Competes at Capital Region Conferences—Fall Leadership and Winter Competition.
 Attends/Competes at the State Leadership Conference.
The possibilities are endless. . .
WHEN ARE CONFERENCES/COMPETITIONS?
Capital Region (Local) Fall Leadership Conference—October 2012 at Little Creek Resort, Shelton
*Capital Region (Local) Competitive Events Conference—January 2013 at Little Creek Resort, Shelton
*State Leadership/Competitive Events Conference—April, 2013, Spokane
*National Leadership/Competitive Events Conference—Summer 2013
*Must have paid membership dues by October 31 to participate.
AVAILABLE EVENTS FOR COMPETITION
(See www.wafbla.org for updates and complete guidelines)
Accounting I
Accounting II
Banking and Financial Systems
Business Calculations
Business Communication
Business Ethics
Business Financial Plan
Business Law
Business Math
Business Plan
Business Presentation
Business Procedures
Client Service
Computer Applications
Computer Problem Solving
Computer Game & Simulation
Programming
Creed
Cyber Security
Database Design & Applications
Desktop Application Programming
Desktop Publishing
Promotion/fbla information
Digital Design & Promotion
Digital Video Production
E-Business
Economics
Electronic Career Portfolio
Emerging Business Issues
Entrepreneurship
FBLA Principles and Procedures
Future Business Leader
Global Business
Graphic Design
Help Desk
Impromptu Speaking
Internet Application Programming
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Communication
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures
Introduction to Technology Concepts
Job Interview
Management Decision Making
Management Decision Making
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Network Design
Networking Concepts
Parliamentary Procedures
Personal Finance
Public Speaking I
Public Speaking II
Sports Management
Spreadsheet Applications
Technology Concepts
Virtual Business Challenge
Web Site Design
Word Processing I
Word Processing II