FBLA H.H.S

Goals of FBLA: Develop competent, aggressive business leadership Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.

Goals of FBLA continued: Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals Facilitate the transition from school to work

Qualities Good of a Leader Have self-confidence Always be democratic Be able to think and act quickly Have a good memory Be skillful in leading people Have a neat appearance Be well-organized Have a knowledge of parliamentary procedure Leader

Respect and Cooperation in the workplace *Develop good interpersonal skills *Respect your co-workers *Be a conscientious worker

Helps you be successful Helps your employer be successful Your positive attitude: Helps you be successful Helps your employer be successful Helps your co-workers be successful

Respect Workplace in the Respect receives respect Cooperation is contagious Treat your co-worker the way you would like to be treated

A Delicate Balance To foster a cooperative work atmosphere Criticize others carefully and constructively Accept your criticisms graciously Learn from your mistakes

Enforces rules of debate and decorum Decides all questions of order Duties and Responsibilities of FBLA Officers: Conducts meetings at appointed times Enforces rules of debate and decorum Expedites business Decides all questions of order Responds to valid inquiries of members Adjourns the meeting Appoints committee chairpersons

Assumes the duties of the President in the absence of the President The Vice-President: Assumes the duties of the President in the absence of the President Plans the program for the organization

Secretary The Keeps an accurate record of the meetings (minutes) Prepares minutes of previous meetings Calls the roll at the meeting

Keeps accurate financial records The Treasurer: Keeps accurate financial records Reports the financial proceedings to the membership

The Parliamentarian: Ensures that members are conducted in an orderly fashion, according to Robert’s Rules or Order, Newly Revised

Keeps the membership informed of chapter activities (newsletter) The Reporter: Keeps the membership informed of chapter activities (newsletter) Informs the public of activities

The Historian: Keeps an up-to-date account of the chapter, including the annual report of chapter activities, awards, and publicity (scrapbook).

Parliamentary Procedure: Purpose: To promote efficient meetings so that business can be conducted in an orderly manner.

-Basic Principles- Courtesy and justice should be extended to everyone The wishes of the majority must be followed The rights of the minority must be prepared The rights of individual members must be established The rights of absentees must be protected Entertain only one motion at a time

Parliamentary Procedure Vocabulary Robert’s Rules of Order, New Revised is the guide for parliamentary procedure. Parliamentary Procedure Vocabulary Assembly- the members present at a meeting Chair (chairman)- presiding officer at the meeting Decision-making- the ability to make a final choice Delegating- assigning or allocating responsibilities, time, or authority to others Gavel- used by the president to call a meeting to order

Parliamentary Procedure Vocabulary continued: Incidental motion- a motion that arises out of a pending motion Motion- a formal proposal by a member in a meeting on which the group takes action Second- immediately follows a motion made by another member; indicates endorsement and willingness to discuss the motion

Parliamentary Procedure of a motion The motion A second Discussion The Vote Statement by the chair

Committees Committees are formed to handle the business of the organization efficiently The president appoints the committee chairperson Committees involved the entire membership in the activities of the organization

Hints for Planning Successful Meetings The executive committee should meet to plan and practice before the meeting. They should prepare an agenda. (Executive committee: officers of the club) The secretary, treasurer, and each committee chairperson should prepare a written report before the meeting.

Hints for Planning Successful Meetings continued. Any guest speakers should be given topic and time limits Conduct the meeting following the order of business Begin and end on time Conduct the meeting according to parliamentary procedure Keep the meeting moving at a good pace Be sure to thank any quests for attending

Agenda for a Business Meeting: Call to order Opening Ceremonies (Optional) Reading and Approval of Minutes Reports of: -Officers (including Treasurer’s Report) -Boards -Standing Committees

Reports of Special Committees Agenda for a Business Meeting cont. Reports of Special Committees Special Orders Unfinished Business New Business Adjournment