Intro to FBLA

Founder of FBLA

Dr. Hamden L. Forkner proposed FBLA in 1937 at Columbia University Teachers College.

First High School Chapter Location & Year

Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942.

FBLA National Headquarters

Reston, Virginia.

Official FBLA Colors

Blue and Gold.

FBLA Mission Statement

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Five Administrative Regions

Eastern, Southern, North Central, Mountain Plains, and Western.

First State Chapter Chartered

Iowa in 1947.

Official Parliamentary Authority

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

Four Membership Divisions

FBLA Middle School, FBLA High School, FBLA Collegiate, and FBLA Network (Alumni & Professional).

Four Levels of Business Achievement Awards (BAA)

Contributor, Leader, Advocate, and Capstone.

Eagle on FBLA Crest

Leadership and national scope.

Books on FBLA Crest

Knowledge and education.

Lamp on FBLA Crest

Light, learning, and clear vision.

Hands on FBLA Crest

Service and cooperation.

National Leadership Conference (NLC)

Annual summer conference for national testing, officer elections, and leadership workshops.

Top-10 NLC Winner Rule

Members who place in the top 10 at NLC are no longer eligible to compete in that same event in future years.

Number of Core Goals in FBLA Creed

Nine core goals focused on leadership, citizenship, character, and business education.

FBLA Dues Deadline for NLC Eligibility

March 1 of the current program year.

Main Motion Vote Threshold

Simple majority (more than 50% of votes cast).

Motion to Close a Meeting

Motion to Adjourn.

Motion to Modify a Main Motion

Motion to Amend.

Official Member & Adviser Publication

Tomorrow's Business Leader.

Maximum NLC Competitors per State per Event

Four entries per state chapter.

Objective Test Tie-Breaker Method

Performance on pre-determined tie-breaker questions, followed by test completion time.

Male Member Dress Code Tie Requirement

Business suit with dress shirt and necktie (or bow tie).

FBLA Creed Opening Line

"I believe education is the right of every person."

FBLA Creed Second Line

"I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation…"

FBLA High School Division Eligibility

Students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled in business or business-related courses.

Introduction to FBLA Event Eligibility

High school members in 9th and 10th grade only.

National Board of Directors Chair

Governing body setting corporate strategy, policy, and financial direction for FBLA.

National President Main Duties

Presides over national meetings, serves as ex-officio member of committees, represents FBLA.

National Secretary Main Duties

Keeps accurate records of national meetings, handles official correspondence, prepares minutes.

National Treasurer Main Duties

Assists in financial record-keeping, presents reports at conferences, promotes fundraising.

National Parliamentarian Main Duties

Advises the national president and board on parliamentary procedure.

FBLA National Week Month

Second week of February (during CTE Month).

FBLA Adviser Appreciation Day

Wednesday of National FBLA Week.

FBLA Career Awareness Day

Tuesday of National FBLA Week.

FBLA Professional Attire - Females

Business suit with dress pants/skirt, blouse, or business dress with dress shoes.

FBLA Professional Attire - Males

Business suit/blazer with dress trousers, dress shirt, necktie/bow tie, dress shoes.

FBLA Casual Attire Restrictions

Denim, t-shirts, athletic wear, shorts, and open-toed shoes prohibited in event areas.

FBLA Chapter Charter Minimum

Minimum of 5 active student members and 1 local chapter adviser.

State Leadership Conference (SLC) Purpose

State competition where local winners qualify for the National Leadership Conference.

Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) Purpose

Initial competitive event level where members compete to qualify for SLC.

FBLA National Dues Amount

$10.00 national dues per high school member annually.

Tomorrow's Business Leader Publication

Official national magazine for FBLA members and advisers.

National Fiscal Year of FBLA

July 1 through June 30.

Point of Order (Parliamentary Procedure)

Motion raised when a parliamentary rule has been violated.

Quorum in Parliamentary Procedure

Minimum number of voting members needed to conduct official business.

Lay on the Table Motion

Motion used to temporarily set aside a pending main motion.

Subsidiary Motion Definition

Motions that assist in treating, modifying, or disposing of a main motion.

Privileged Motion Definition

High-priority motions dealing with urgent matters of comfort or meeting organization.