fbla---lights, camera, action!!: how to start & nurture an fbla chapter workshop presenters:...
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FBLA---Lights, Camera, ACTION!!:
How to Start & Nurture an FBLA Chapter
Workshop Presenters:Rhonda Evans, Shirley Grissett,
Kim Miller(Past & Present NC-FBLA Board
Members)
Have you ever wondered . . .
How to begin an FBLA Chapter? How to increase your chapter
membership? How to motivate your FBLA
members to be active members? How to become an expert FBLA
Advisor? How to inject FBLA into your
members’ blood?Here are the answers . . .
Starting a New ChapterAdvisor Resources & Checklists
Conferences & FormsDress Code
Complete the Chapter Organization Packet (fbla-pbl.org or [email protected])
Complete application
Complete local chapter by-laws
(template available on the national website)
Recruit new members
Pay state and national dues of $7 per student (at least 3 students)
Pay charter fee of $20
Submit application, membership list, local chapter bylaws, and payment
Obtain an Advisor Resource CD from the state advisor, Lorraine Stephens
Chapter Management Guide (NC FBLA conferences, Event Dates, Deadlines)
Competitive Events Guidelines
State Handbook (fundraising, chapter program of work, ceremonies, etc.)
SAME as Middle School EXCEPT:
Pay state and national dues of $10 per student
(at least 5 students)
Chapter Management Guide NC FBLA conferences, Event Dates, Deadlines, Membership Information, State & National Information
Competitive Events Guidelines Event Information, Restrictions, Study Topics, Rating Sheets
State Handbook Fundraising, Chapter Program of Work, Ceremonies
Forms Regional/SLC Competitive Events, Registration, Hotel
(ALL forms MUST be keyed & received by due date to be accepted.)
Start a NEW Chapter!!FBLA Chapter Organization PacketML Chapter Organization PacketPBL Chapter Organization Packet
www.fbla-pbl.org
NCFBLA Chapter Management HandbookCalendar of Activities | Membership | State Information | Regional Information | National Information | Dress Code | State Leadership Conference Information | National Competition Eligibility | Directory
www.ncfbla.org
• ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP– enrolled in at least one business
course, either semester, during the school year OR have already completed at least three business courses
• ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP– not taking a business course this
school year and have not completed at least three business courses, Cannot participate in competitive events nor serve as an officer
Regional Level Local Chapter Officer Training
Conference (optional) Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) Competitive Events Conference
State Level State Leadership Conference (SLC)
National Level Regional Fall Leadership Conferences National Leadership Conference (NLC)
MUST adhere to during ALL conferencesREQUIRED for ALL students, advisors,
and guestsIf attire is questionable, then don’t wear it.If not in proper business attire, students
will be disqualified or not allowed to attend an event.
NCFBLA Dress Code can be found on the Advisor Resource CD or the state website.
Regional Competitive Events Checklist A Task Timeline from October to January to assist
in the preparation for the competitive events conference
State Leadership Conference Checklist A Task Timeline from January to March/April to
assist in the preparation for the State Leadership Conference
(Checklists are located on the CTE Conference CD.)
All forms are located on the state website or on the Advisor Resource CD.
All forms MUST be keyed to ensure that the information is not misread.
All forms should be complete and contain accurate information.
All forms MUST be received by their due dates or the school/student will be disqualified.
(Link found on the national website)
Membership RecruitmentTraining & Planning
Committee ProceduresRecognitions
Communication ProceduresETC., ETC., ETC. . .
Kim MillerNorthwest Region Board
MemberMembership Recruitment
Suggestions Open House---Displays, PowerPoint,
Brochures Membership-Drive Cookout Drawing for FREE membership if dues
paid by due date Officers receive FREE membership if
recruit 10 new members Invitational Letter sent to 2nd
Semester Business Students
Other Membership Recruitment Suggestions Bulletin boards, Posters, Fliers, Distribute candy with Join FBLA
phrases Class Membership Competition Personal Contact with Freshman &
Parents Old members recruit at least 5 new
members
Shirley GrissettSoutheast Region Board
MemberTraining & Planning Suggestions
Summer Planning Committee (SPC) Officers & Dedicated Members
Local Chapter Officer Training Advisor’s home end of July Conducted by President & Advisor
Team Building, Officer Duties, Goals, Activities/Events
Other Training & Planning Suggestions Officer Meetings prior to Chapter
Meetings Monthly Leadership Training
Activities Team Building, Skits, Charades, Mind Teasers, etc
Guest Speakers Conference Workshops Field Trips
Membership Motivation Suggestions Attainable Goals Fun Activities/Events Meaningful Service Projects Refreshments/Meals Door Prizes at meetings Monthly Recognitions Point System Dedication Certificates or Plaques
Chapter Management Suggestions Plan Ahead
Elect Officers in Spring Summer Planning Committee Study Chapter Management Guide
Prepare Membership Booklets/Folders FBLA Goals, FBLA Creed, Local Officers Program of Work, Meeting Schedule FBLA Websites, Other Important Information
Other Chapter Management Suggestions Keep Organized
Member Data Sheet---daily schedule, email, phone
Meet Deadlines in Advance Create electronic topic folders for FBLA
Use Time Savers Delegate Duties Allow members to use class time Use Database/Spreadsheet Programs
Other Chapter Management Suggestions Create Officers’ Teams of Members
Attendance Correspondence Activities
Refer often to Chapter’s Program of Work
Constant Communication with members Email messages, memos, announcements, chapter newsletter, cafeteria marquee
Rhonda EvansFormer Triad Region Board
Member
Other Chapter Management Suggestions Annual Activities Report /Monthly
Article Data Sheets after each completed activity
Committee Chairperson Procedures Communicate with committee members & advisor
Organize & Conduct the committee meetings
Responsible for recording points in the Point System
Program of Work: Activities, Projects, Events for
the entire school year Fundraising
Silent Auctions Raffle Tickets Sell doughnuts, candy, Tom Watt products, etc.
Sell frozen cookie dough, frozen pizza kits, etc.
Faculty Carwash on Workdays Request donations from Chamber of Commerce
Program of Work continued . . . Community-Service
Miracle Minute---March of Dimes Relay for Life March of Dimes Walk-a-thon Ronald McDonald Soda Can Tabs Make-a-Wish Foundation Leukemia Society Pennies for Patients Special Olympics
Other Community-Service Suggestions Operation Christmas Child
Shoeboxes Can-Food Drives Soup Kitchen Assistants School Supplies for the needy Adopt-a-Highway Program Provide Computer Workshops
Program of Work continued . . . School-Service
Concession Stands & Clean up grounds
Design Bulletin Boards Faculty Appreciation Meals, Goody Bags, etc.
Open House Assistants Homecoming Float Monthly newsletter production Faculty Computer Workshops
Kim MillerNorthwest Region Board
MemberProgram of Work continued . . .
Chapter Officer Installation Ceremony FBLA Week Activities Attend FLC, Competitive Events, SLC, NLC
Competition Preparations Social Events Committees with Chairpersons Presentations to Civic Groups Awards Banquet
Recognition & Award Suggestions Member-of-the-Month Certificate Committee Chairpersons Committee Members Birthday Cards Newspaper/Newsletter Articles Conference Winners’ school
announcement End-of-the-Year Dedication
Certificates/Plaques
PowerPoint PresentationSuggestions & Tips & Examples
Advisor ChecklistsCompetitive Events Helpful Hints
(Found on the CTE Conference CD)
For further information, contact the state advisor
visit the state FBLA website
www.ncfbla.org
visit the national FBLA website
www.fbla-pbl.org
Workshop Presenters’ Contact Information
Rhonda Evans, Former Triad Region Board Member
[email protected] Grissett, Southeast Region
Board [email protected]
Kim Miller, Northwest Region Board Member
Remember---YOU are an essential “star” in . . .
. . . Lights, Camera, ACTION!!!
