FUTURE BUSINESS
LEADERS OF AMERICA
LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS
President:
Aaron Botts
Vice President:
Shelby Blanton
Secretary:
Hogan Gagle
Treasurer:
Logan Greene
Reporter:
Logan Donathon
Historian:
Rose Pidgorodetska
Parliamentarian: Chris Charles
Web Designer:
Heather Smith
Media Specialist: Kayla Preece
LOCAL CHAPTER ADVISERS
Ronda Bowles
Crystal Workman
Cassidy Davis
Angela Barker
WHAT IS FBLA?
FBLA stands for the Future Business Leaders of
America.
FBLA is a non-profit organization that prepares
today’s students for success in their future
careers.
Chapter throughout the world.
WHAT WE DO?
Projects
Competitions
Business Development
Conferences
Leadership Opportunities
PROJECTS
FBLA provides many opportunities for
recognition for both individuals and chapters:
Business Achievement Awards
Go Green Project
Community Service Projects
American Enterprise Day
COMPETITIONS
For the competitive spirit, FBLA gathers students
from across the nation to compete in
business-related competitions
Those who qualify at the state level will advance
to the national level
COMPETITIONS
Over 50 different competitive events, including:
Business Math
Public Speaking
Computer Applications
Business Law
Sports Management
Video Game & Simulation Development
Health Care Administration
CONFERENCES
State Leadership Conference, Institute for
Leaders, National Leadership Conference, and
National Fall Leadership Conference:
Compete and network with members across the
nation
Attend workshops by business professionals
Compete in aggressive competitions
Tour and sight see in cities across the nation
CONFERENCES
 State Leadership Conference:
Louisville, Kentucky
April 2013
 National Fall Leadership Conferences:
Cleveland, OH
November 15-16
 Institute for Leaders:
Nashville, TN
June 28-29
 National Leadership Conference:
Nashville, TN
June 29-July 2
NATIONAL FALL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
Cleveland, Ohio
November 15-16
Attend inspirational workshops
Network with people around the country
Hang out with your friends
CLEVELAND, OH
Cost of trip: $450
Includes one meal, transportation, registration,
and one activity.
November 14th - November 16th
Your student account money will be deducted
from the final payment.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Develop speaking, presenting, organizational,
discussion, and networking skills
 Campaign for a Leadership Role:
Local chapter officer positions
Regional officer positions
State officer positions
National officer positions
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FBLA gives members opportunities to
develop business skills:
Build a business portfolio
Take business tours
Listen to inspiring speakers
Participate with partnership with
businesses project
AND MORE!
Community Service
Socials
Networking opportunities
HOW YOU BENEFIT?
Experience everything that FBLA does
Develop business and leadership skills
College and career ready
Meeting new friends
Competitive recognition
Looks amazing on your college application
Scholarships
Being recognized on the local, state, and naional level
QUESTIONS?
You can always e-mail us at:
ronda.bowles@montgomery.kyschools.us
@FBLA_National
FBLA-PBL National Center
REMINDERS
Dues:
$20 Non refundable
Free T-Shirt upon payment
COMMUNICATE
Check YOUR student email daily for activities
Attend chapter meetings
Check hallway bulletin board
Check hallway marquee board
Look in the designated area in your classroom for announcements
Visit the website often:
www.montgomerycountyfbla.com
Email your teacher
Email one of the officers
PARTICIPATE—BECOME INVOLVED
Your opinions are important!
If you have an idea—approach an officer or teacher
Be active and good at those activities you can participate
If you are unsure what to do—ASK!!!
Activities are always optional
Review the POW (Program of Work)
 Monthly list of all activities
 Will be found on the website
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Each student has their own FBLA Account (next slide)
Accounts are used for FBLA expenses of current year
Candy fundraiser = $5 for each bag you sell goes
into your personal account; you cannot transfer
your candy sells to someone else or your account
balance.
Krispy Kreme = $3 for each item you sell goes into
your student account.
Each fundraiser you may earn money to
place in your SSA. Use your banked money
for FBLA Expenses.
• Dues
• Field Trips
• Over night stays
• Competitions
• Unused $ rolls into chapter treasury at
the end of the year
Sell 6 bags of candy = FREE Membership