FBLA Facts and
History
Exploratory Business Practices
FBLA Pledge
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I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and
responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of
America and, as an active member, I shall strive to
develop the qualities necessary in becoming a
responsible business leader.
FBLA Creed
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I believe education is the right of every person.
I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among
business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as
people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding
and cooperation among all of these groups.
I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that
occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political,
community, and family life.
I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation and that
this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex or handicap.
I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in
a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community.
I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise
to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.
Chapter Information
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Bellefonte Area High School
Officers:
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Advisors:
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Pres.: Kayla Bowman
V.P.: Jerrica Harvey
Sec.: Kayla Tubbs
Treas.: Irene Hernandez
Parli.: Lauren Peters
Ms. Nath
Mrs. Sharp
Region 14
Region 14 Information
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Region Advisor: Ms. Nath, Bellefonte
Region Officers:
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President: Ben Pugh
Secretary: James Avedesian
Number of Schools in Region: 10
PA FBLA History
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Founder: Hamden L.
Forkner
Year Started: 1937-1938
school-year
First Chapter: Blairsville
High School on March 22,
1943
First SLC: PSU in 1952
Current PA FBLA Facts
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Colors: Blue and Gold
Advisor Online Publication: Penn Pal
Student Quarterly Magazine: Tomorrow’s Business Leader
State Project: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (goal $65,000)
Opening Ceremony for State Functions: Emblem Ceremony
Online Store: Marketplace
Major Awards in FBLA: Keystone Award and Seldon Scholarship
Professional Offices Held
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FBLA President and CEO:
Jean Buckley
PA FBLA Exec. Dir.: Bruce
Boncal
Conf. Coord.: Janet Skiles
Comp. Events: Candace
Claar and Stephanie Zigner
State Advisor: Kristi Ryland
State Officers
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President: Zachary Roberts-Athens Area High School
First Vice President: Thinh Nguyen-Cumberland Area High
School
Secretary: Fallon Shaffer-Chestnut Ridge High School
Treasurer: Curtis Voelker-Littlestown High School
Reporter: Katherine Willard-Waynesboro Area High School
VP 1 at Large: Justin Coleman-Hatboro-Horsham High School
VP 2 at Large: Zachary Gosling-Cocalico High School
VP 3 at Large: Kelly Vaghenas-Stroudsburg High School
Parliamentarian: Stacie Beegle-Chestnut Ridge High School
Breakdown of FBLA/PA FBLA
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National Office:
1912 Association Dr.
Reston, VA 22091
Levels:
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Divisions:
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FBLA Middle Level
FBLA (H.S.)
Phi Beta Lambda (college)
Professional Division
Local
Regional
State
National
State Districts:
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Eastern
Central
Western
Dates
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Regional Leadership
Conference (DBC, Dubois,
PA): January 9, 2009
State Leadership
Conference (Hershey, PA):
March 30-April 1, 2009
National Leadership
Conference (Anaheim, CA):
June 23- June 29, 2009
Awards
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Keystone Award
Seldon Scholarship
FBLA Business Honors
Society
State-Level Events
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E-Business
Electronic Career
Portfolio
Business Presentation
Business Plan
Website Development
Digital Video
Production
Regional-Level Events
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Regular Events:
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Accounting I and II
Personal Finance
Business Communications
Desktop Publishing
Performance Events:
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Impromptu Speaking
Public Speaking I and II
Client Service
Emerging Business Issues
FBLA Goals
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Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their
work
Create more interest in and understanding of American
business enterprise
Encourage members in the development of individual projects
that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and
community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster
patriotism
Encourage and practice efficient money management
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work
The End
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