FBLA Battle of the Chapters

FBLA National Center number?

800-325-2946

What is the official name of our organization?

Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda incorporated

Who proposed the FBLA concept?

Hamden L. Forkner

How man officers are on the national FBLA officer team?

9

What are the four levels of membership?

Active member, Professional member, Honorary life member, National Honorary life member

Where is your local chapter recognized for the gold seal award?

NLC

What are the 3 levels of the community service awards?

Community, Service, Achievement

How many hours do you need to complete the service level of the community service awards?

200

What is the name of the national publication that all professional members receive?

Professional Edge

Which state became the first FBLA state chapter?

Iowa

Who is the president and CEO of the national staff? (2018)

Jean Buckley

How many officers are on the state officer team?

9

When is American Enterprise day?

November 15

Who is the 2018-2019 PAFBLA president?

Logan Dubil

What are the four divisions of fbla-pbl?

MIDDLE LEVEL, FBLA, PBL, PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

What color candle is used to install a treasurer into the officer team?

Blue

Competitive events fall into which three categories?

Individual, team, chapter

What are the five administrative regions of FBLA-PBL?

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

Who is the national president?

Euro Wang

Name the college or university where the first PBL chapter was created.

University of Northern Iowa

What year was the first FBLA chapter created?

1942

When is World Prematurity Day?

November 17

Finish this FBLA goal, "encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of _______"

Home, business, and community

What is the national newsletter for advisers to be shared with officers, and professional members published four times a year, which provides association news, reports of economic education trends, national association policies, and developments in FBLA-PBL chapter across th U.S.?

FBLA Adviser's Hotline

What is the FBLA-PBL Mission Statement?

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

When is FBLA-PBL week?

Second week in February

When is FBLA-PBL Adviser Appreciation Day?

February 11

Address of FBLA-PBL National Center

1912 Association Dr. Reston Virginia 20191 - 1591

What is the name of the national publication that all FBLA members receive?

Tomorrow's Business Leaders

What year were national due raised from $5.00 to $6.00?

1994

What officer is sworn in with a yellow candle?

Secretary

How many members from each state can receive the Who's Who award.

Two if state has a national officer

How many voting delegates are allowed at NLC for a chapter of 99?

Two

Parlimentary term of motion to secure an immediate vote on or more pending questions thereby ending debate.

Previous Question

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.

Name three of the five major categories of FBLA- PBL chapter activities.

Professional development, community service, social, fundraising, and public relations

Grades the middle level is open to.

5-9

What are the official colors of FBLA?

Blue and Gold

What is the membership year of FBLA?

August 1 - July 31

What supplier provides blazers, jewelry, trophies, and chapter management tools?

FBLA Marketplace

What's the official parliamentary authority for FBLA-PBL

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 11th Edition

What three words are on our emblem excluding the name of our organization?

Service, Education, and Progress

What year was the professional division created?

1989

In the absence of the president and vice-president at a regular meeting, who should call the meeting to order?

Secretary

How many National Professional Division officers are there?

Three

How many administrative regions is FBLA-PBL divided into?

Five

What is the month, day, and year of the dedication/grand opening of the FBLA-PBL National Center?

August 9, 1991

What is the name of the professional division newsletter?

The Professional Edge

What color candle symbolizes the office of reporter?

Violet

What is the name of the national program that allows members to test their knowledge of the stock market?

Investment Challenge

What body approves state chapters?

Board of Directors

The FBLA creed contains how many stanzas?

Seven

According to the FBLA Bylaws, who may be an FBLA chapter adviser?

Any faculty member of the business department

Name the key departments of the National Staff.

Administration, membership, conference, publications, programs

How many chapter events may a member enter?

Any number

What is the name of the publication that includes the procedures and guidelines for running for a national office?

National Officer Candidate Guide

What are the two parts of the Entrepreneurship event?

Written objective test and case study

Which month is national business education month?

November

What is the last sentence of the creed?

I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

How many times a year must a state chapter meet to qualify to be a state chapter?

Once

What year did FBLA-PBL inc., gain independent status?

1969

FBLA-PBL Week is planned every February to coincide with what other celebration?

National Vocational Week

What is the name of the group of representatives from business and industry who support and promote FBLA-PBL on the local, state, and national levels?

National Advisory Council

What is the final date dues can be received in the National Office for the issue of the Tomorrows Business Leader to be mailed?

October 20

When is a chapter considered inactive?

When dues haven't been paid for a year or more

How long does the FBLA-PBL Board of Directors Chairman serve in that office?

One year

In the election of national officers, how many rounds of voting takes place before dropping the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes?

Three

The Board Room located in the National Office was a gift from what FBLA-PBL State Chapter?

Pennsylvania

The Virgin Islands are located in which region?

Eastern

What color candle symbolizes the office of president?

Red

The national scholarship implemented by the then national officers and funded by Wal-Mart.

FBLA Distinguished Leaders Scholarship

What is the FBLA partnership program for juniors, seniors, and teachers focusing on economics and leaders?

Economics for Leaders

Which officer presides over and conducts meeting according to Parliamentary Procedure?

President

At which conference are the national officers elected?

NLC

According to the FBLA Bylaws, what is the vote required for the National Executive Council to adopt action by mail?

3/4

In what year was the PBL division established?

1958

What year was the alumni division (aka Professional Division) established?

1979

At district conferences how many voting delegates would a chapter with 50 member have?

Three

At the NLC, how many votes would a chapter with 120 members have?

Four

How many local chapters must a state have to be issued a state chapter?

Five

Which officer should appoint the committee chairman?

President

What are the parts of the FBLA emblem?

Likeness of an eagle, and the words: service, education, progress

According to the national bylaws, how is a vacancy filled if the office of president becomes vacant?

Vice-President of the President's region

How many candidates can seek the elected national office of president of FBLA or PBL?

One from each local chapter

When does the term of office for the newly elected national officers begin?

Immediately following the close of the NLC

In case of a tie vote, does the motion pass?

No

Excluding the three division presidents, what is the term for National Board of Directors members?

Three years

How many FBLA-PBL goals are there?

9

According to the National FBLA-PBl Handbook, chapter activities fall into five functional areas. Which five are they?

Professional Development, Civic, Service, Social, Financial

The FBLA Local Chapter Officer responsible for maintaining the state scrapbook is the.........

Historian

The discussion of the merits of a motion is called?

A debate

Which of the following is above the Board of Directors on the FBLA/PBL organizational chart?

Articles of Incorporation

In order to compete in the NLC, a member must have paid their dues by........

March 1

Which organization donated the land for the FBLA-PBL National center?

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

How many FBLA creeds statements are there?

Seven

How many FBLA code of ethics are there?

Eight

In what year was the association's first full-time executive director appointed?

1973

In what year did FBLA annual membership top 200,000 for the first time?

1987

In what year was the groundbreaking for the National Center held?

1990

In what year was the grand opening for the National Center held?

1991