Intro to FBLA study guide

At the State Leadership Conferences

students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills.

Three type of events

Individual, team, chapter

Individual and team events focus on

skills useful in leadership and career development

chapter events recognize

overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth.

Number of entries

71

High school students that join FBLA receive benefits that include

Discounts, Scholarships, Publication, Awards and recognition programs

FBLA members also demonstrate their leadership skills through

community service projects, fundraising activities, and chapter officer positions.

members have exclusive access to

Scholarships, Cash rewards, and individual and chapter recognition programs.

FBLA Publications

FBLA Chapter Management Handbook(CMH), Tomorrow's Business Leader magazine, conference guides, competitive event guides

Mission Statement

Their mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Programs Focus on

Leadership development, academic competitions, educational programs,membership benefits, community service, and Awards & recognition

Divisions

FBLA, FBLA-Middle Level, Phi Beta Lambda, Professional division

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

For high school students, with over 214,000 members and more than 5,250 chapters.

FBLA-Middle Level (FBLA-ML)

for junior high and middle school students, with over 21,500 members and more than 700 chapters.

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

for college students, with over 10,000 members and more than 500 chapters

Professional Division (PD)

for FBLA-PBL alumni, business professionals, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association, with over 3,350 members.

How many FBLA Bylaws are there?

13

Article 1

Name

Article 2

Purpose

Article 3

Membership

Article 4

Dues and finance

Article 5

Organization

Article 6

Officers and Elections

Article 7

Duties of FBLA National Officers

Article 8

National Leadership Conference

Article 9

National Executive Council

Article 10

Committees

Article 11

Emblems and Colors

Article 12

Parliamentary Procedure

Article 13

Amendment

How many administrative regions are there?

5

What are the administrative regions?

Eastern(including foreign chapters)

Mountain Plains

North Central

Southern

Western

FBLA-PBL sponsors and partners provide many benefits and programs for members and advisers including

educational programs, scholarships, and discount programs, and provide the cash awards and trophies for the top winners of our National Leadership Conference (NLC) competitive events program and other conference activities.

Goal #1

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership

Goal #2

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work

Goal #3

Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise

Goal #4

Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community

Goal #5

Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism

Goal #6

Encourage and practice efficient money management

Goal #7

Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty

Goal #8

Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals

Goal #9

Facilitate the transition from school to work

On the national level, the ____ winner receives the ________ .

American Enterprise Project; Edward D. Miller Award

Proposed amendments to the FBLA National Bylaws must be submitted in writing by ____ or by a ____ to the association president and chief executive officer no later than _________.

local or state chapter; national officer; April 1

Each _________ in good standing is entitled to send _________ and _________ from its active membership to the national leadership conference.

state chapter; two voting delegates; one alternative

_________ is head each year in conjunction with the National Fall Leadership Conference and was created to prepare and equip FBLA-PBL members and advisers with The Business Achievement Award include _________.

Institute for Leaders; Future Award, Business Award, Leader Award, and America Award

Where is the FBLA-PBL National Center located?

1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA

Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

Creed

In 1937...

Hamden L. Forkner of Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City proposes to business teachers across the country that a national organization is needed for the thousands of business clubs in the nation's high schools and colleges

In 1940...

The National Council for Business Education (now known as the National Business Education Association) sponsors the proposed student organization. Committees are appointed to formulate the organization's general plans. The name "Future Business Leaders of America" is selected for the organization.

In 1942...

An experimental chapter is chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, on February 3. A second chapter is started two days later in St. Albans, West Virginia. By the end of the year, 39 chapters are added; and over the next three and a half years, another 38 chapters join.

In 1946...

The United Business Education Association assumes sponsorship of FBLA. Headquarters office at the National Education Association Center in Washington, D.C.

In 1947...

Iowa becomes the first FBLA state chapter. Indiana and Ohio quickly follow. Within the next three years, FBLA state chapters total ten.

In 1958...

The postsecondary division, Phi Beta Lambda is created. The University of Northern Iowa is the first PBL chapter.

In 1969...

FBLA-PBL is granted independent status as a nonprofit educational student association under Internal Revenue Cos 501 (c)(3). FBLA-PBL. Inc. acquires its own board of directors and full-time staff.

In 1973...

FBLA-PBL, appoints Edward D. Miller as the association's first full-time executive director.

1979...

The board of directors approves estaclishment of the FBLA-PBL Alumni Division.

In 1981...

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation purchases 1.6 acres of land in the Center for Educational Associtaions, Reston, Virginia, as the site for a future FBLA-PBL National Center.

In 1987...

FBLA annual membership tops 200,000 for the 1st time

In 1989...

The Professional Division is formed to include alumni an professional business persons.

In 1990...

The groundbreaking ceremony is held for the FBLA-PBL National Center.

In 1991...

The grand opening of the FBLA-PBL National Center is held.

In 1994...

The FBLA-Middle Level division is formend for students in grades 5-9.

In 1997...

Edward D. Miller retires as president and chief executive office of the national association. Jean Buckely is appointed president and chief executive officer.

In 2001...

National center mortgage is retired

The quorum for all business meetings of the National Leadership Conference is a ______

majority of the registered voting delegates.

Who recommended and approved the date and location of the National Leadership Conference?

the national staff and approved by the national board of directors

In debate, each member has the right to speak _____________ on a motion.

twice

When is the fiscal year of FBLA?

July 1- June 30

What is the FBLA-PBL pledge?

I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America- Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

The Gold Seal Award of Merit is named after

Hollis and Kitty Guy

The FBLA-PBL official parliamentary authority is what?

Robert's Rules of Order- Newly Revised

The land for the FBLA-PBL National Center was purchased through a grant from the ________?

Conrad Hilton Foundation

How many members are on the National Board of Directors?

15

Who is the policy-making body of FBLA-PBL, Inc?

National Board of Directors

Who is the chapter officer who assists the president in the discharge of duties and presides at the meetings in the absence of the president.

Vice President

The location where the first FBLA local chapter was organized.

Johnson City, TN

FBLA-ML national dues amount

$4

The first FBLA State Chapter was ______?

Iowa

FBLA-PBL Week is held during this month.

February

The official colors of FBLA-PBL are ____ & _______.

Blue & Gold

FBLA-ML state dues amount.

$1.50

A formal proposal by a member suggsting that the assembly take a certain action.

Motion

The chapter officer that presides over and conducts meetings is typically the __________.

President

The three words on the FBLA and PBL emblems are

Service, Education, and Progress

The chapter officer who prepares and reads the minutes of meetings.

Secretary

On the national level, FBLA Competitive Event fall into these categories.

Individual, Team, and Chapter

What is the name of the program offered in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference that is offered to national, state, and local FBLA-PBL officers, members, and advisers for Leadership Development and Training?

Institute for Leaders

The first stanza of the FBLA-PBL Creed.

I believe that education is the right of every person.

What are the three categories of competitive events?

Individual, Team, and Chapter

FBLA-PBL Mission

Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

The official national website address of FBLA-PBL.

www.fbla-pbl.org

The Parliamentary Procedure Event is named after what person?

Dorothy L. Travis

Number of FBLA members in 13,000 chartered chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Cayman Islands, and the Department of the Defense Schools worldwide.

250,000

The FBLA Middle Level membership is open to students in these grades.

5-9

The FBLA-PBL National Center is located where?

Reston, VA