2. FBLA stands for the Future Business Leaders of America. It is a non-profit organization that prepares today’s students for success in business leadership. What is FBLA?

3. Projects Competitions Business Development Conferences Leadership Opportunities And more! What do we do?

4. FBLA provides many opportunities for recognition for both individuals and chapters: – FBLA State Project – Government Awareness Project – Membership Mania / Madness – Gold Seal Chapter Projects

5. For the competitive spirit, FBLA gathers students from across the nation to compete in business-related competitions Those who qualify at the state level will advance to the national level Competitions

6. Over 50 different competitive events, including: – Business Math – Public Speaking – Computer Applications – Business Law – Sports Management – Video Game & Simulation Development Competitions

8. FBLA gives members opportunities to develop business skills: – Business Achievement Awards – Business tours – Inspiring speakers – Partnership with businesses project Business Development

9. State Leadership Conference, Institute for Leaders, National Leadership Conference, and National Fall Leadership Conference: – 2 day, 1 night conference – Compete and network with members across the nation – Attend workshops by business professionals Conferences

11. Run for chapter officer positions State officer positions Or even national officer positions – Develop speaking, presenting, organizational, discussion, and networking skills Leadership Opportunities

12. Community Service Socials Networking opportunities And more!

13. Experience everything that FBLA does Develop business and leadership skills Meeting new friends Competitive recognition Looks amazing on your college application How you benefit

14. Fall Motivational Rally: October 10, 2013 (Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry) Fall Leadership Conference: November 13-14, 2013 (Classic Center, Athens) Region Leadership Conferences: January 2014 (TBA) Upcoming events

15. FBLA State Leadership Conference: March 14-15, 2014 (Hyatt Regency, Atlanta) National Leadership Conference: June 28 – July 2 (Nashville, TN) Upcoming events

16. All the Way to Nationals!

18. Rasheed Tromp – President Justin Bell – Vice President Kaylah Oates-Marable – Secretary Diyanah Gilchrist - Reporter Chapter Officers

19. Pick up an application from Mrs. Caverly, Room E220. Questions?