FBLA
Are you taking DCS, Comp. Apps 1 or 2, Accounting, Networking or Programming this year?
Join FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA needs you for competition and leadership!
$15 dues deadline Oct. 8
See Mrs. Gantt room 108
Next meeting Tues, Oct. 7 3:15pm
Purpose:
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. This club provide, as a integral part of the instruction program, opportunities for students to develop vocational and career competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.
Goals:
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 which 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
Member Eligibility:
Student must be enrolled either semester in one of the following courses:
OR
Have successfully completed 3 business courses during previous years in high school.
Eligibility will be verified by student transcript.
Curriculum Related Competition
Competitive events
Yearly Dues:
$15.00
Websites:
North Carolina FBLA
National FBLA
Fundraising Activities:
Pending School Board Approval:
Fall - Raffle
January/February - DataMatch - Computer Compatibility Matching
Advisors: Diane Gantt
Important Dates: (This list will be updated from time to time)
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Thursday, September 18 |
FBLA Meeting |
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September 26 |
Officer Applications due |
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Tuesday, October 7 |
FBLA Meeting |
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Wednesday, October 8 |
SSHS Fall dues deadline $15.00 |
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Saturday, October 25 |
Northwest Region Fall Leadership Conference at East Surry |
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Tuesday, October 28 |
Meeting (Bring a bag of candy for Teacher Boo Bags) |
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Thursday, November 6 |
Meeting |
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November 14-16 |
National Fall Leadership Conference, Washington, DC |
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Monday, November 26 |
Deadline Registration for Regional Events |
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December |
Holiday Meeting (Meal and Gift to donate) |
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Saturday, January 17 |
Northwest Region Competitive Events, Davie County High School |
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Monday, January 26 |
Deadline Second Semester Dues (last chance to join for State Competition) |
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Saturday, February 2 |
Receipt Deadline for State Leadership Conference projects and competitive events. |
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February 8-15 |
FBLA Week |
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Friday, February 13 |
Deposit for FBLA State Leadership Conference due $60.00 |
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Saturday, February 16 |
National FBLA Service Day
Receipt Deadline for State Leadership Conference registration
and competitive events entry forms |
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Thurs. – Sat., April 16-18 |
State Leadership Conference in Raleigh, NC |
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June 26-June 29 |
National Leadership Conference Anaheim, CA |