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Who is the FBLA Board of Directors Chair?

Duke Di Stefano.

Who is the FBLA Board Chair-Elect?

Michael Hecht.

Who is the FBLA Board Past Chair?

Jan Imhoff.

Who is the FBLA High School National President?

Joe Lewis IV.

Who is the FBLA Collegiate National President?

Brianna Le.

Who is the FBLA President & CEO?

Jennifer Woods.

Who governs FBLA nationally?

The National Board of Directors.

What is the Board of Directors' main responsibility?

Guiding FBLA's strategic direction and aligning resources with its strategic plan.

Who serves on the National Board of Directors?

Teachers, state leaders, business and industry leaders, and division National Presidents.

Who developed the concept for FBLA, and when?

Dr. Hamden L. Forkner, in 1937.

When was the first high school FBLA chapter established?

February 3, 1942.

Where was the first high school FBLA chapter established?

Johnson City, Tennessee.

When was Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) created?

1958.

When did FBLA become an independent 501(c)(3)?

1969.

When was FBLA's national headquarters established in Reston?

1979.

Who was FBLA's first full-time Executive Director?

Edward D. Miller, in 1970.

When was FBLA-Middle Level established?

1994.

Where is FBLA's national headquarters?

Reston, Virginia.

What organization donated land for FBLA's headquarters?

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

What are FBLA's official colors?

Blue and Gold.

What does the eagle on the FBLA emblem represent?

America and freedom.

What do the rings on the FBLA emblem represent?

Unity and purpose.

What three words appear on the FBLA emblem?

Service, Education, Progress.

How many paragraphs are in the FBLA Creed?

Seven.

How does each paragraph of the FBLA Creed begin?

"I believe."

What are the seven themes of the FBLA Creed?

Education; useful occupation; earning a living; hard work; business and laws; individual rights; world affairs.

What does the first paragraph of the FBLA Creed emphasize?

Education is the right of every person.

What are FBLA's five regions?

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

Which FBLA region includes Maryland?

Eastern Region.

Which region includes international FBLA chapters?

Eastern Region.

What is FBLA's governing body?

The Board of Directors.

What is the Board of Directors responsible for?

Guiding the organization and setting its direction.

What are the four FBLA divisions?

High School, Middle Level, Collegiate, Professional.

What grades are in FBLA-High School?

Grades 9-12.

What grades are in FBLA-Middle Level?

Grades 5-8.

Who belongs to the FBLA-Collegiate division?

Postsecondary students.

Who belongs to the Professional Division?

Alumni, educators, and business professionals.

What are the national FBLA officer positions?

President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, and five Regional Vice Presidents.

Which national officer position is appointed?

National Parliamentarian.

What does the FBLA President do?

Presides over meetings and leads the organization.

What does the FBLA Vice President do?

Assists the President.

What does the FBLA Secretary do?

Keeps meeting minutes and records.

What does the FBLA Treasurer do?

Manages organizational finances.

What does the FBLA Reporter do?

Shares news and publicizes activities.

What does the FBLA Historian do?

Maintains records and scrapbooks.

What does the FBLA Parliamentarian do?

Advises on parliamentary procedure and meeting rules.

What are the national FBLA dues for high school members?

$6, plus applicable state and local dues.

What is FBLA's fiscal year?

July 1 through June 30.

What is the March 1 FBLA deadline?

The deadline for NLC eligibility.

What are the four Business Achievement Award levels, in order?

Contributor, Leader, Advocate, Capstone.

What does the BAA Contributor level focus on?

Local chapter involvement.

What does the BAA Leader level focus on?

Chapter and school leadership.

What does the BAA Advocate level focus on?

Regional and state involvement.

What does the BAA Capstone level focus on?

National projects and portfolios.

What are the three Community Service Award levels?

Community, Service, Achievement.

How many hours are required for CSA Community?

50 hours.

How many hours are required for CSA Service?

200 hours.

How many hours are required for CSA Achievement?

500 hours.

What is FBLA's national service partner?

March of Dimes.

How long has FBLA partnered with March of Dimes?

More than 40 years.

What are the three competitive event categories?

Individual, Team, Chapter.

How many members usually compete in team events?

Usually 2-3 members.

What grades are eligible for Intro competitive events?

The study plan identifies a 9th/10th-grade limit; verify the exact event rules.

What publication is written for FBLA students?

Tomorrow's Business Leader.

What publication/resource is intended for FBLA advisers?

Adviser Hotline.

What parliamentary authority does FBLA use?

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (RONR).

What is a quorum?

The minimum number of members required to conduct business.

What is the standard order of business?

Call to order, minutes, officer reports, committee reports, unfinished business, new business, adjournment.

What are the four classifications of motions?

Main, Subsidiary, Privileged, Incidental.

What does a main motion do?

Introduces new business.

What does a subsidiary motion do?

Changes how a main motion is considered or handled.

What does a privileged motion do?

Deals with urgent matters affecting the meeting.

What does an incidental motion do?

Addresses questions about procedure or meeting rules.

What does ARQ stand for?

Adjourn, Recess, Question of Privilege.

What is a Point of Order?

Calls attention to a violation of meeting rules.

What does a motion to amend do?

Changes the wording of a pending motion.

What does a motion to lay on the table do?

Temporarily sets aside pending business.

What does a motion to adjourn do?

Ends the meeting.

What does Previous Question mean?

Ends debate and brings the pending question to a vote.

What does Refer to Committee mean?

Sends a question to a committee for consideration.

What does Postpone Indefinitely do?

Attempts to dispose of a main motion without a direct vote on it.

What does Division of the Assembly request?

A counted or otherwise verified vote.

What is the first step before speaking in a meeting?

Obtain recognition from the chair.

Which two actions do not require a second, according to the study guide?

Point of Order and Division of the Assembly.

What is the purpose of a second to a motion?

Shows that another member wants the motion considered.

What does the chair do during a meeting?

Presides, recognizes speakers, and maintains order.

How long is the FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC)?

It takes place in late June or early July.

What happens at the NLC?

National competitions take place, winners are announced, and officers are elected.

What is the Institute for Leaders (IFL)?

Leadership development held alongside the NLC.

What is the National Leadership Experience (NLE)?

A leadership training event typically held in November.

What do voting delegates do at the NLC?

Vote for national officers and constitutional amendments.

How many voting delegates does a chapter with fewer than 50 members receive?

2 delegates.

How many voting delegates does a chapter with 50-100 members receive?

3 delegates.

How many voting delegates does a chapter with over 100 members receive?

4 delegates.

How long is the FBLA national competitive exam?

60 minutes.

How many questions are on the FBLA national competitive exam?

100 multiple-choice questions.

Are points deducted for incorrect answers?

No; there is no penalty for guessing.

How are ties broken on the competitive exam?

By the time taken to finish.