Future business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda Florida Communicator The Spring Edition 2012 Resource Guide Important Dates February 15 PBL State/National dues postmark deadline to be eligible for State Competition February 15 PBL postmark deadline for State Conference registration/hotel reservations February 15 PBL postmark deadline for State Conference hotel reservations Postmark deadline for PBL chapter reports, website, digital video, etc. March 15 - 18 PBL State Leadership Conference, Wyndham Westshore, Tampa March 21 FBLA postmark deadline for State Conference registration MArch 21 FBLA postmark deadline for State Conference hotel reservations April 28 - May 1 May 19 June 24 - 27 June 29 - July 2 Postmark deadline for FBLA chapter reports, website, digital video, etc. FBLA State Leadership Conference, Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando FBLA-PBL Pre-NLC, TBA PBL National Leadership Conference, San Antonio, Texas FBLA National Leadership Conference, San Antonio, Texas The Florida FBLA-PBL State Adviser is Mrs. Jody Jones. You may contact the Florida FBLA-PBL office by: PHONE:813.310.2121 FAX: 813.788.1874 MAIL: PO BOX 1106 Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106 WEBSITE: EMAIL: www.floridafbla-pbl.com jjones@floridafbla-pbl.com www.floridafbla-pbl.com From Your F BLA State Officers We are excited to wrap up the 2011 - 2012 Chapter year! We wish you the best of luck as you complete your District Competitions and begin registering for our State Leadership Conference. Don’t forget we have many opportunities for your Chapters to Ignite the Light and participate in our State and National Programs. For more information check out our state website at www.floridafbla-pbl.com. Back From Left: Steven Tessler, Betsy Trujillo, Austin Webster, Mausam Trivedi, Julia Pohlmann, Tiffany Martinez, Albert Amaya Front From Left: Nadine Goldberg, Kaitlyn Bailey, Ashely Nichols www.floridafbla-pbl.com From Your P BL State Officers We have seen your Chapters complete such a successful year and as we get closer to our State Leadership Conference, we want you to be sure to participate in membership recruitment and recognition programs! We are excited to see each of your schools represented at the State Leadership Conference this March. Please contact us for more information or if you have questions while registering for this conference. Your Florida PBL State Officer Team is excited to see your chapter showcase their talents and skills at the SLC! Back From Left: Yessenia Hernandez, Shuyun Xue, Mickie Abel, Alicia Barroso, Emmanuella Casimir Front From Left: James Lewis, Sarah Rasheid, Tyler Lincoln www.floridafbla-pbl.com Florida F BLA-P BL Where is your district or region? www.floridafbla-pbl.com Things to Consider while registering for your State Leadership Conferences Be sure to read and fill out your respective FBLA or PBL SLC registration packet thoroughly before sending in your registration Be sure your chapter members are registered as “Member” with the National Office before proceeding to register members for conferences Be sure you have indicated all membership programs, state and national projects / programs your chapter has participated in, before sending in your SLC registration packet “Post Mark Deadlines” - means all items must be post marked by the US Postal Service with the given date “Received By Deadlines” - means all items must be in the hands of recipient (State Adviser) by the given date Hotels fill up quick, be sure to send in your registration early to ensure your chapter stays at our conference hotel Check out the State and National websites for more information about scholarships and recognition opportunities for upcoming conferences State Website: www.floridafbla-pbl.com National Website: www.fbla-pbl.org Be sure to share dresscode and code of conduct information sheets with your members to prepare them for SLC www.floridafbla-pbl.com . .Stay Connected! “Like Us” on Facebook and get up-to-date information on Florida FBLA-PBL activities and events! Post and share photos from around the state! facebook.com/floridafbla-pbl “Follow Us” on Twitter for updates on Florida FBLA-PBL activities, conferences and events! @floridafbla_pbl www.floridafbla-pbl.com F BLA - P BL Seen Around the State www.floridafbla-pbl.com Smile.. Awards.. . .C onferences www.floridafbla-pbl.com www.floridafbla-pbl.com www.floridafbla-pbl.com