1. Garnet Valley FBLA 2012-2013 Please have a seat down front. Passes will NOT be accepted today.

2. Officers  President – Swathi Raman  Vice President –Nathan Hong  Secretary – Shiv Rajesh  Treasurer – Ed Chen Advisors: Mrs. Masishin & Mrs. Rossiello

3. What is FBLA?  Future Business Leaders of America o Nationally-recognized organization created for business orientated students who want to learn more about the field and develop leadership skills

4. Purpose of FBLA “Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.” -PA FBLA

5. Video www.Pafbla.org http://www.thinkcybis.com/media/player_wide- html5.cfm?video=fblamembership2011&title=FBL A - Get Connected

6. What Do FBLA Members Do?  Participate in regional, state and national events that give members a place of distinction!  Competitive events test your abilities and knowledge in various fields of business –Ex. Accounting, Business Law, Marketing, Personal Finance, etc.  Community Service Events and Fundraising for Charities  Take at least 1 business course per school year

7. Business Technology Course Requirement Every FBLA member must be enrolled in at least 1 Business Technology course or Economics course each school year. Please keep this in mind when selecting courses!!!

8. 2011-2012 Accomplishments 50 students participated in regional competitions 35 students won awards!

9. 28 Students Qualified for the State Leadership Conference in Hershey

10. 8 Students Won State Awards

11. 5 Students Qualified and Attended Nationals in San Antonio, TX

12. One National Award Winner!!!

13. FBLA Meetings This Year…  Attendance taken at each meeting o Be sure to turn in slip  Meetings are only once a month o Every member is required to attend to maintain membership. o Guest Speakers at many meetings

14. FBLA Dues $15 Due Friday, October 19th, pay:  Ed Chen, Treasurer  Mrs. Rossiello in A111, before or after school or during enh. DO NOT INTERRUPT CLASSES! Make checks out to “GVHS FBLA” May also pay Cash Be sure to keep receipt Unpaid members will be removed from club after October 19 th.

15. Goals for 2012-2013 Increase Membership participation Competitions Big 33 Business Achievement Award FBLA National Honor Society Increase fundraising and service o Platoon Partners – Local charity for soldiers o Trauma Society State Charity o March of Dimes – National charity

16. Goals: Competitions 1.Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) 2.State Leadership Conference (SLC) 3.National Leadership Conference (NLC)

17. More Goals for 2012-2013 Increased fundraising for club activities Business Achievement Award o Given to an individual that meets certain criteria o Ex- 5 community service hours, pen-pals to seniors, creating a bulletin board to advertise o Information on PAFBLA.org

18. Charitable Work This Year We will be collecting for Platoon Partners.  Some examples of items are: o Candy, beef jerky, powdered drink mix, fruit snacks, gum, sunflower seeds, t oothpaste, mouthwash, Q tips, playing cards, chapstick, magazines  Check out Mrs. Rossiello’s Teacher page for a listed of needed items! Daffodil Days in March o (Proceeds to American Cancer Society) o More info to come!

19. Fundraisers Entertainment Books o Over $14,000 worth of coupons! o $30 per book o EACH MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SELL ATLEAST ONE BOOK! Hot Chocolate fundraiser Any other ideas would be appreciated!

20. Regional Leadership Conference RLC: November 29 th at Marple Newtown High School Events are assigned first come first served o Sign up with Mrs. Rossiello or Mrs. Masishin by November 1st Competitive events can be found at: www.pafbla.org/competitive/main.php

21. Activities To maintain your membership, you must participate in activities Some ways to participate: Activities (Entertainment Book sales, etc.) Conferences/Competitions Community Service Ideas Big 33 Business Achievement Awards Many FBLA Activities can serve as your community service or National Honor Society Requirements!

22. Activity Opportunities Platoon Partners (items for soldiers) Entertainment Books (required to sell atleast one) Decorate FBLA bulletin board outside of A111 and A113 Hot Chocolate fundraiser in winter Business Achievement Award (individual) RLC (regional leadership conference) – REGISTRATION by Nov. 1st

23. Important Dates October 19 th – Dues Must be Paid October 29 th – Next meeting (members blocked in) November 1st - competition signup deadline and $10 dinner fee due

24. HOMEWORK STAY INFORMED! –Go to Mrs. Rossiello’s website frequently for information Sign up for competition in A111 or A113 by November 1 st –Go to pafbla.org to view events avialable Pay $15 dues by Oct 19 th, room A111 Listen to announcements

25. Get Involved! This is a student run organization. You will only get out of it what you put into it!

26. Advisor Announcements Questions & Answers

27. Next Meeting October 29 th $15 dues by October 19 th RLC deadline November 1 st W/ $10 dinner fee